AUDIO RECEIVER
KRF-A4020
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
About the supplied remote control (RC-R0708) . . .
Compared to standard remote controls, the remote control supplied with this receiver has
several operation modes. These modes enable the remote control to control other audio
components. In order to effectively use the remote control it is important to read the operating
instructions and obtain a proper understanding of the remote control and how to switch its
operation modes (etc.).
Using the remote control without completely understanding its design and how to switch the
operation modes may result in incorrect operations.
B60-4129-00 00 CS MA (E2, T, Q)
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Getting started
KRF-A4020 (En/E2T)
Special features
Contents
Caution : Read the pages marked
safe operation.
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carefully to ensure
MONITOR
The TAPE2/MONITOR jacks of this unit accept the connec-
tion of a cassette deck, graphic equalizer, surround proces-
sor, etc. When a 3-head cassette deck is connected to the
TAPE2/MONITOR jacks, it is possible to monitor the sound
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which has just been recorded during recording.
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Getting started ......................................................... 2
Before applying the power ........................................... 2
Safety precautions ........................................................ 2
Unpacking...................................................................... 2
How to use this manual ................................................ 2
Special features............................................................. 3
Station preset
This unit incorporates a function for storing received stations
in preset memory with a simple operation. It is very conve-
nient to preset the stations you like. The preset stations can
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be recalled also very easily.
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Setting up the system ............................................. 4
Connecting audio components ..................................... 4
Connecting the antennas .............................................. 5
Connecting the speakers .............................................. 5
Connecting the system control .................................... 6
RDS (Radio Data System) tuner
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ThereceiverisequippedwithaRDStunerthatprovidesseveral
convenient tuning functions: RDS Auto Memory to automati-
cally preset up to 30 stations including RDS broadcasting
different programs and ordinary FM stations; station name
display to show you the name of the current broadcast station;
and PTY Search to let you tune stations by program type.
Names and functions of parts .............................. 7
Main unit ....................................................................... 7
Remote control unit ...................................................... 8
Preparing the remote control ........................................ 9
PTY (Program TYpe) search
Lets you tune stations by specifying the type of program
you want to hear.
Operations
Normal playback................................................... 10
Preparing for playback................................................. 10
Listening to a source component ............................... 10
Adjusting the sound .................................................... 11
Operations
EON (Enhanced Other Networks) reservation
The EON function lets you monitor information on other
stations so you can receive traffic or news programs as
soon as they are broadcast, even they are broadcast on a
station different from the one you are currently listening
to. When the broadcast ends, the receiver returns to the
original station. When listening to KENWOOD source
components connected with system control cords, the
input selector on the receiver automatically switches to
the tuner when a program you desire is broadcast.
Recording ............................................................... 12
Recording audio .......................................................... 12
Listening to radio broadcasts............................. 13
Tuning (non-RDS) radio stations ................................. 13
Using RDS (Radio Data System) ................................. 13
Using the DISPLAY key .............................................. 14
Presetting RDS stations
13
(RDS AUTO MEMORY) ........................................... 14
Presetting radio stations manually.............................. 15
Receiving preset stations ........................................... 15
Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL)............... 15
Tuning by program type (PTY search) ........................ 16
Reserving the desired information ............................. 16
Remote controllable audio function
By connecting KENWOOD source components such as a
cassette deck and CD player through system control connec-
tion, the basic operations of these components can be con-
trolled from the remote control unit provided with this unit. A
single remote control unit can control the entire audio system
easily.
Other
Other
In case of difficulty ............................................... 18
Specifications ....................................................... 20
New “TRAIT“ transistor
The new developed “TRAIT” transistor with extremely supe-
rior temperature characteristics is used in this amplifier‘s
amplification circuit. Through the use of this transistor, distor-
tion generated because of temperature change is kept to a
minimum resulting in “pure” sound reproduction.
Setting up the system
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
KRF-A4020 (En/E2T)
Make connections as shown below.
Connecting audio components
When connecting the related system components, be
sure to also refer to the instruction manuals supplied
with the components you are connecting.
Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until all
connections are completed.
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Shape of AC outlets
Microcomputer malfunction
For U.K.
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If operation is not possible or an erroneous display ap-
pears, even though all connections have been made
properly, reset the microcomputer referring to “In case of
Other countries
difficulty”.
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SYSTEM CONTROL jacks 6
To AC wall outlet
CAUTION
Be sure to adhere followings. Or proper ventilation
will be blocked causing damage or fire hazard.
• Do not place any objects impairing heat radiation onto
the top of unit.
• Leave a space around the unit (from the largest outside
dimension including projection) equal or greater than,
shown below.
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PLAY IN PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN
L
Top panel : 50 cm
Side panel : 10 cm
Back panel : 10 cm
R
PHONO
CD
AUX
MD / TAPE1
TAPE2/
MONITOR
IN
OUT
Cassette deck or
graphic equalizer@
OUT
Cassette deck or
MD recorder
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IN
OUT
Video deck
Monitor TV
OUT
CD player
Notes:
1. Be sure to insert all connection cords securely. If their
connections are imperfect, the sound may not be pro-
duced or noise may interfere.
2. Be sure to remove the power cord from the AC outlet
before plugging or unplugging any connection cords. Plug-
ging / unplugging connection cords without disconnecting
the power cord can cause malfunctions and may damage
the unit.
OUT
Record player
3. Do not connect power cords from components whose
power consumption is larger than what is indicated on the
AC outlet at the rear of this unit.
Setting up the system
KRF-A4020 (En/E2T)
Connecting the antennas
Connecting the speakers
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Antenna terminal connections
1 Strip coating.
2 Push lever.
1 Push lever.
2 Insert cord.
3 Return lever.
3 Insert cord.
4 Return lever.
AM loop antenna
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The supplied loop antenna is for use indoors. Place it as far as
possible from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power
cord, and adjust the direction for best reception.
Front Speakers A
Front Speakers B
Left
Left
Right
Right
FM indoor antenna
The supplied indoor antenna is for temporary use only. For
stable signal reception we recommend using an outdoor
antenna. Disconnect the indoor antenna when you connect
one outdoors.
FM outdoor antenna
Lead the 75Ω coaxial cable connected to the FM outdoor
antenna into the room and connect it to the FM 75Ω terminal.
SPEAKERS
R
L
Operations
A
- -
+
+
+
- -
+
Use the FRONT
SPEAKERS B
B
R
L
terminals if you
want to connect a
second front
ANTENNA
AM loop
antenna
speaker system.
AM
Other
GND
FM
75Ω
To produce sound from
the powered subwoofer,
turn the SPEAKERS A
key on. No sound will be
produced if only the
FM indoor
antenna
SPEAKERS B key is on.
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT
Powered subwoofer
FM outdoor antenna
• Never short circuit the + and – speaker cords.
• If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or the
speaker cords are connected with reversed polarity, the
sound will be unnatural with ambiguous acoustic imaging.
Be sure to connect the speakers correctly.
Use an antenna adaptor
(Commercially available)
Speaker impedance
Afterconfirmingthespeakerimpedanceindicationsprinted
on the rear panel of the receiver, connect speakers with
matching impedance ratings. Using speakers with a rated
impedance other than that indicated on the rear panel of
the receiver could result in malfunctions or damage to the
speakers or receiver.
Setting up the system
KRF-A4020 (En/E2T)
Connecting the system control
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Connecting system control cords after connecting a
KENWOOD audio component system lets you take
advantage of convenient system control operations.
There are two KENWOOD system control modes.
Make connections according to the groups of terminal
symbols shown below.
• Some MD players are not system control compatible.
You cannot make system control connections to this
kind of equipment.
Notes:
1. [SL16] equipment cannot be combined with [XR],
[XS], and [XS8] equipment for system operations. If
your equipment consists of this kind of combination,
please do not connect any system control cords. Even
without system control cords, normal operations can
be carried out without effecting performance.
2. Do not connect system control cords to any compo-
nentsotherthanthosespecifiedbyKENWOOD. Itmay
cause a malfunction and damage your equipment.
3. Be sure the system control plugs are inserted all the
way in to the system control terminals.
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ƒ Mode : lets you combine f, ƒ, and F
terminals
Mode : for
terminals only
This unit is compatible with both[XS8] and[SL16] modes.
It comes from the factory set to the [SL16] mode. To
switch to the [XS8] mode, follow the instructions in
“Switching from [SL16] to [XS8]” below.
SYSTEM CONTROL
SYSTEM CONTROL cord
Do not connect a system control cord to a cassette
deck connected to the TAPE2/MONITOR jacks.
SYSTEM CONTROL switch
SL16
(
)
XS 8
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Example: [XS8] mode connections
The underlined portion represents the setting of the sys-
tem control mode.
SYSTEM CONTROL operations
Receiver
[SL16] [XS8]
Remote Control
Lets you operate this unit with the system remote sup-
plied with the receiver.
MD recorder
[SL16]
System
control cord
Cassette deck
Automatic Operation (except [XR] equipment)
When you start playback from a source component, the
input selector on this unit switches to that component
automatically.
[SL16] [XS] [XS8] [XR]
[SL16] [XS] [XS8]
[XS]
CD player
Record player
Synchronized Recording (except [XR] equipment)
Lets you synchronize recording with the start of playback
when recording from CD, MD or analog discs.
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Example: [SL16] mode connections
The underlined portion represents the setting of the sys-
tem control mode.
Switching from [SL16] to [XS8]
Receiver
[SL16] [XS8]
[SL16] [XS] [XS8] [XR]
[SL16] [XS] [XS8]
[XS]
You can easily change the system control mode by adjust-
ing the position of the SYSTEM CONTROL switch on the
rear panel.
System
control cord
Cassette deck
or MD recorder
Do this operation after completing all connections.
CD player
For [SL16]
For [XS8]
Record player
SL16
(
)
XS 8
• In order to take advantage of the system control opera-
tions, the components must be connected to the correct
jacks. To use a CD player it must be connected to the CD
jacks. To use a cassette deck (or MD recorder) it must be
connected to the MD/TAPE1 jacks. When using more
than one CD player (etc.) only the one connected to the
specified jacks may be connected for system control.
• Some CD players and cassette decks are not compatible
with the[SL16] system control mode. Be sure to use the
[XS8] system control mode when making system con-
nections with equipment that is not [SL16] compatible.
• Thisoperationwillnoteffectitemsstoredinthememory.
• Afterswitchingthesystemcontrolmode, turnthepower
off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, then
plug it back.
Names and functions of parts
KRF-A4020 (En/E2T)
Main unit
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Band indicators
TUNED indicator
STEREO indicator
MEMO indicator
MUTE indicator
Speaker indicators
RDS indicator
TA NEWS
TP PTY
MEMO
STEREO
TUNED
AUTO
MHz
SP. A B MUTE
EON
FM
AM
RDS indicator
S.DIRECT indicator
TI. V
S.DI
TAPE 2/MONI
OL
RECT
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kHz
AUTO indicator
Frequency display, Input display,
Preset channel display
TAPE 2/ MONI indicator
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Display
7
8
2
3 4 5 6
1
TRAIT
AV SURROUND RECEIVER
VOLUME CONTROL
STANDBY
PTY
TA/NEWS DISPLAY
BAND
AUTO
MEMORY
MULTI CONTROL
INPUT SELECTOR
ON
/
STANDBY
SPEAKERS
TAPE2/
MONITOR
SOURCE
DIRECT
POWER
A
BALANCE
B
MUTE
BASS BOOST
SOUND
-ON
OFF–
Operations
R D S
PHONES
DOWN
UP
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0 ! @ # $ % ^ &
*
(
1 ON/STANDBY (
) key
0
0 SPEAKERS A key
0
Use to switch the power ON/STANDBY when the POWER
is turned ON.
STANDBY indicator
Use to turn speaker system A on and off.
! SPEAKERS B key
Use to turn speaker system B on and off.
@ MUTE key
Use to temporarily mute the sound.
# BASS BOOST key
0
!
!
Other
POWER key
2 PTY key
0
^
Use to perform PTY search.
3 TA/NEWS key
4 DISPLAY key
&
$
Use to select the maximum adjustment setting for the low
frequency range.
Use to change the display indications when receiving RDS
broadcasts.
Use to adjust the brightness of the display.
$ TAPE2/MONITOR key
% SOURCE DIRECT key
^ BALANCE key
0 @
!
!
5 BAND key
Use to select the broadcast band.
6 AUTO key
Use to select the auto tuning mode.
7 MEMORY key
Use to store radio stations in the preset memory.
8 VOLUME CONTROL knob
9 PHONES jack
#
#
%
Use to adjust the sound balance.
& SOUND key
!
0
Use to adjust the sound quality.
* MULTI CONTROL knob
Used to make a variety of settings.
( INPUT SELECTOR knob
Use to select the input sources.
0
!
Use for headphone listening.
Standby mode
While the standby indicator of the unit is lit, a small amount of current is flowing into the unit’s internal circuitry to back up the
memory. This condition is referred to as the standby mode of the unit. While the unit is in the standby mode, it can be turned ON
from the remote control unit.
Names and functions of parts
KRF-A4020 (En/E2T)
Remote control unit
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BAND (6) key
#
If tuner is selected as the input source, this key functions
as the band selector key.
If CD is selected as the input source, this key functions as
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the play/pause key.
If MD is selected as the input source, this key functions as
the play key.
DISC SKIP, A/B, +100 key
If CD is selected as the input source, this key functions as
the multi-CD player disc skip key.
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
POWER
0
0
1
2
7
+10
If TAPE is selected as the input source, this key is used to
switch between the two decks (A and B) of a double
cassette deck.
2
6
7
DISC SKIP
A/B +100
BAND
AUTO
1TUNING ¡ 4 P.CALL ¢
If MD is selected as the input source, this key function as
MULTI CONTROL
fi
3
4
VOL. UP
S.DIRECT
MEMORY
SOUND
numeric key.
AUTO(7) key
!
@
#
#
MUTE
If tuner is selected as the input source, this key functions
as the AUTO key.
BALANCE
If CD or MD is selected as the input source, this key
O
5
$
%
VOL. DOWN
BASS BOOST DIMMER
fi
TAPE2/
functions as the stop key.
3 VOLUME UP, DOWN keys
4 MEMORY key
MONITOR
0
%
6
7
8
MD/TAPE1 TUNER
CD
PHONO
AUX
Use to store radio stations in the preset memory.
5 SOUND key
Use to adjust the sound quality.
6 BASS BOOST key
!
!
PTY
TA/NEWS DISPLAY
9
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
RC-R0708
Use to select the maximum adjustment setting for the low
frequency range.
7 DIMMER key
Use to adjust the brightness of the display.
8 Input selector keys
Use to select the receiver’s input source.
9 RDS operation keys
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0
#
0
Model: RC-R0708
Infrared ray system
Use to receive RDS broadcasts.
0 POWER (
1 Numeric keys (1~0, +10)
)key
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If CD or MD is selected as the input source, these keys
function as numeric keys. If tuner is selected as the input
source, these keys are used to call up station presets.
2 Component operation keys
Use to switch the power ON/STANDBY when the POWER
is turned ON.
! S.DIRECT key
!
@ MUTE key
!
Use these keys to operate other components with system
control connections to the receiver.
Use to temporarily mute the sound.
# MULTI CONTROL keys
Used to make a variety of settings.
$ BALANCE key
Use to adjust the sound balance.
% TAPE2/ MONITOR key
TUNING (1 ¡) keys
#
If tuner is selected as the input source, these keys func-
tion as tuning keys.
!
If CD or MD is selected as the input source, these keys
function as search keys.
0@
P.CALL (4 ¢) keys
%
If tuner is selected as the input source, these keys func-
tion as P.CALL keys.
If CD or MD is selected as the input source, these keys
function as skip keys.
2key
If tape is selected as the input source, this key functions
as the play key for side B of the cassette (the side facing
away from the front of the deck).
Names and functions of parts
KRF-A4020 (En/E2T)
Preparing the remote control
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Loading the batteries
1 Remove the cover.
2 Insert the batteries.
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3 Close the cover.
• Insert two AA-size (R06) batteries as indicated by the
polarity markings.
Operation
Operations
When the “STANDBY” indicator is lit, the power turns ON
when you press the POWER (
) key on the remote control.
When the power comes ON, press the key you want to
operate.
Remote sensor
Operating range
(Approx.)
6 m
Other
30˚
30˚
Model: RC-R0708
Infrared ray system
• When pressing more than one remote control key succes-
sively, press the keys securely by leaving an interval of 1
second or more between keys.
Notes:
1. The supplied batteries may have shorter lives than ordinary
batteries due to use during operation checks.
2. When the remote-controllable distance gets shorter than
before, replace both batteries with new ones.
3. Placing the remote sensor in direct sunlight, or in direct
light from a high frequency fluorescent lamp may cause a
malfunction.
In such a case, change the location of the system installa-
tion to prevent malfunction.
Normal playback
KRF-A4020 (En/E2T)
ON/STANDBY
Selecting the speaker system
INPUT SELECTOR
AUTO
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POWER
SPEAKERS A B
VOLUME CONTROL
PresstheSPEAKERSAor Bkeytoselectthespeakersystem
to be used.
A ON
B ON
: Sound from the speakers connected to the
SPEAKERS A terminals on the rear panel.
: Sound from the speakers connected to the
SPEAKERS B terminals on the rear panel.
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A+B ON : Sound from both the speakers connected to
the SPEAKERS A and B terminals on the rear
panel.
MUTE
MULTI CONTROL
BASS BOOST
SOUND
BALANCE
SOURCE DIRECT
A+B OFF : No sound from the speakers. Use this setting
when listening with headphones.
POWER
The indicator for the speakers you
want to use should be lit.
S. DIRECT
MUTE
VOLUME UP, DOWN
SOUND
BASS BOOST
BALANCE
MULTI CONTROL
SP. A
B
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Listening to a source component
Preparing for playback
Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback.
1Use the input selector (INPUT SELECTOR) to select
the source you want to listen to.
The input sources change as shown below:
Turning on the receiver
Selecting a source using the INPUT SELECTOR knob
1 Turn on the POWER key to ON.
1 TUNER (frequency display)
2 “CD”
3 “TAPE 1” or “MD”
4 “PHONO”
2 Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing ON/
STANDBY (
) key.
5 “AUX”
Selecting MD/TAPE 1 (Main unit only)
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• When selecting an input source by using the remote
control , press the desired input selector key.
• The INPUT SELECTOR on the front panel of the receiver
always cycles through all inputs.
Select the source name corresponding to the component
connected to the MD/TAPE1 jacks. The initial factory setting
is “TAPE 1”. To change the source name associated with the
MD/TAPE1 jacks to “MD”, follow the steps below:
1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select “TAPE 1”.
2Start playback from the selected source.
2 Hold down the AUTO key for more than 2 seconds.
3Use the VOLUME CONTROL (VOLUME UP , DOWN)
• The source indication changes to “MD”.
• To return to the original indication, repeat the above
procedure.
to adjust the volume.
• The sound of input source cannot be listened to with
TAPE2/MONITOR is ON.
Normal playback
KRF-A4020 (En/E2T)
Adjusting the sound
Adjusting the tone
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SOURCE DIRECT playback
Use this function to pass the source material direct to the
amplifier, by passing any audio processing.
Use the following procedure to adjust the bass and treble
levels.
Press the SOURCE DIRECT (S.DIRECT) key.
1 Press the SOUND key to select the tone mode to be
SP.
A
B
adjusted.
S.DI
RECT
TAPE1
BASS : Select this to adjust the low frequency range.
(Press the SOUND key once.)
TREBLE: Select this to adjust the high frequency range.
(Press the SOUND key twice.)
• Switch to another input source to cancel SOURCE DI-
RECT (S.DIRECT) playback.
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SP.
A
B
To cancel
BAss +4
Press the SOURCE DIRECT (S.DIRECT) key again.
2 Use the MULTI CONTROL to adjust the sound quality.
• The bass and treble levels are adjustable from -10 to +10
in 2 step increments.
Listening with headphones
• The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 8
seconds.
1 Press the SPEAKERS A or B key so that the speaker
indicator goes off.
Make sure the SPEAKERS indicators are turned off.
Once-touch low frequency emphasis
(BASS BOOST)
SP.
Operations
TAPE1
Use the following procedure to emphasize the bass and
create a richer sound.
2 Connect headphones to the PHONES jack.
Press the BASS BOOST key.
PHONES
SP.
A
B
BAss + 1)
• Press the BASS BOOST key once to select the maxi-
mum (+10) low frequency emphasis setting.
3 Use the VOLUME CONTROL (VOLUME UP, DOWN) to
adjust the volume.
Switching back to the previous setting
Other
Press the BASS BOOST key again.
To adjust the BALANCE
Muting the sound
The mode for adjusting the volume balance between the left
and right.
MUTE lets you mute the sound of the speakers.
1 Press the BALANCE key.
Press the MUTE key.
2 Use the MULTI CONTROL to adjust the balance.
Blinks
SP.
A
B
MUTE
Indicates the balance setting.
Indicates the center.
TAPE1
• Muting can also be cancelled by adjusting the volume.
To cancel
SP.
A
B
L-- t- R
Press the MUTE key again so that the “MUTE”
indicator goes off.
Recording
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TAPE2/MONITOR function
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INPUT SELECTOR
You can connect a cassette deck or graphic equalizer to
the TAPE2/MONITOR jacks of the receiver. If a graphic
equalizer is connected, the TAPE2/MONITOR key should
be left in the on position. Alternately, if a cassette deck
equippedwitha3-headsystemisconnectedtotheTAPE2/
MONITOR jacks, you will be able to monitor the just-
recorded signal while making recordings on the cassette
deck. By switching the TAPE2/MONITOR key on and off,
you can compare the sound of the source signal and the
just-recorded signal. For more information, refer to the
instruction manual of the connected component.
• The equalizer effect can be applied to the played
audio but cannot be recorded together with the
audio signal.
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TAPE2 /MONITOR
MULTI CONTROL
SOUND
• Copy from “TAPE 2” to ”TAPE 1“ is not possible.
MULTI CONTROL
TAPE2 /MONITOR
SOUND
Input level adjustment
(when using the monitor function)
Recording audio
Recording a music source
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If the input level while using the monitor function is too high,
adjust the input level as described below.
The input level cannot be adjusted when in the source direct
playback mode.
1 Use the input selector (INPUT SELECTOR) to select
the source (other than “TAPE 1”) you want to record.
1 Press the TAPE2/MONITOR key.
2 Set the cassette deck to record.
2 Press the SOUND key several times until the “INPUT”
indication appears.
3 Start playback, then start recording.
3 Use the MULTI CONTROL to adjust the input level.
Copying tapes
SP.
A
B
TAPE 2/MONI FW
TAPE 1 =TAPE 2 copying
INPUT -6
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1 Use the input selector to select “TAPE 1”.
• The adjustment mode is displayed for approximately 8
seconds.
• The input level may be adjusted to any one of 2 settings:
0 and -6. (The initial setting is 0.)
2 Start playback on the cassette deck connected to the
MD/TAPE1 jacks and start recording on the cassette
deck connected to the TAPE2/MONITOR jacks.
4 Press the SOUND key to return to the input indication.
• To copy tapes using a double cassette deck, refer to the
instruction manual of the double cassette deck.
Listening to radio broadcasts
KRF-A4020 (En/E2T)
Tuning (non-RDS) radio stations
Radio stations can be classified into RDS (Radio Data System)
stations and other stations. To listen to or store RDS stations
in the preset memory, see the section entitled, “Using RDS”.
Using RDS (Radio Data System)
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RDS is a system that transmits useful information (in the form
of digital data) for FM broadcasts along with the broadcast
signal. Tuners and receivers designed for RDS reception can
extract the information from the broadcast signal for use with
various functions, such as automatic display of the station
name.
MEMORY
AUTO
INPUT SELECTOR
VOLUME CONTROL
DISPLAY
TA/NEWS
PTY
BAND
RDS functions:
PTY (Program TYpe identification) Search
^
Automatically tunes to a station that is currently broad-
casting the specified program type (genre).
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EON (Enhanced Other Network) reservation ^
Sets the tuner to automatically switch to stations broad-
castingoneoftwotypesofprograms, eventhoughyouare
listening to another station. The tuner returns to the
original station when the broadcast of the selected pro-
gram ends.
MULTI CONTROL
1~0, +10
BAND
AUTO
VOLUME UP, DOWN
4P.CALL ¢
PS (Program Service name) Display
Automatically displays the station name transmitted by
the RDS station.
MULTI CONTROL
DIMMER
PTY
DISPLAY
TA/NEWS
RDS Auto Memory function
$
Automatically selects and stores up to 30 RDS stations in
the preset memory.
Operations
If fewer than 30 RDS stations have been stored in the
preset memory, regular FM stations will be stored in the
remaining places.
1Use the input selector (INPUT SELECTOR) to select
the tuner.
2Use the BAND key to select the desired broadcast
band.
Radio Text function
Each press switches the band as follows:
“FM“ or “AM” indicator
Displays the radio text data transmitted by some RDS
stations when you press the DISPLAY key. There is no
display if no text data was transmitted.
1 FM
2 AM
SP. A
B
FM
AM
TI volume
&
If you preset the volume level, you can listen to the
information of your choice at that volume level automati-
cally. After the information has been received, the volume
returns to the previous level.
3Use the AUTO key to select the desired tuning
method.
Other
Each press switches the tuning method as follows:
STEREO
1 AUTO lit (auto tuning)
The ”RDS“ indicator lights up when an RDS broadcast (signal)
AUTO
MHz
is received.
2 AUTO not lit (manual tuning) .))
TP
STEREO
TUNED
AUTO
MHz
SP.
A
B
EON
MUTE
FM
AM
• Normally, set to “AUTO”(auto tuning). If the radio
waves are weak and there is a lot of interference, switch
to manual tuning. (With manual tuning, stereo broad-
casts will be received in monaural.)
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Note:
Some functions and function names may differ for cer-
tain countries and areas.
4Use the MULTI CONTROL to select the station.
Lights when a broadcast is being received in stereo.
STEREO
TUNED
AUTO
MHz
SP.
A
B
”TUNED“ is
displayed when
a station is
received
FM
Before using a function utilizing the RDS, be sure to
perform the RDS Auto Memory operation by referring to
the description in “Presetting RDS stations (RDS AUTO
-- 89.))
Frequency display
Auto tuning
:The next station is tuned automatically.
Manual tuning :Turn the knob (press the key) to select
MEMORY)”.
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the desired station.
• You can also use the TUNING key on the remote control
to make the selection.
Listening to radio broadcasts
KRF-A4020 (En/E2T)
Using the DISPLAY key
Presetting RDS stations
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(RDS AUTO MEMORY) (Main unit only)
Pressing the DISPLAY key changes the contents of the
display.
This function automatically stores up to 30 stations including
the RDS stations and ordinary FM stations in the preset
memory. In order to use the EON and PTY functions, the RDS
stations must be stored in the preset memory using the RDS
AUTO MEMORY function.
Each press switches the display mode as follows:
Pperations
1 PS (Program Service name) display
2 RT (Radio Text) display
3 Frequency display
1Use the INPUT SELECTOR to select the tuner.
2Use the BAND key to set the broadcast band to
1 PS (Program Service name) display:
The station name is displayed automatically when an RDS
broadcast is received,
“FM”.
3Press and hold the MEMORY key for more than 2
If no PS data was sent, “NO PS” is displayed.
seconds.
TP
STEREO
TUNED
AUTO
MHz
TP
SP.
A
B
EON
MUTE
STEREO
TUNED
AUTO
MHz
SP.
R.D.S EON
A
B
MUTE
FM
AM
FM
AM
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AUTO
kHz
kHz
2 RT (Radio Text) display:
Text data accompanying the RDS broadcast scrolls across
the display. “NO RT” or “RT----” is displayed if the current
RDS station does not provide RT data.
Oeprations
TP
STEREO
TUNED
AUTO
MHz
SP.
R.D.S EON
A
B
MUTE
FM
AM
S.DI
TAPE 2/MONI
RECT
MEMORY
kHz
TP
STEREO
TUNED
AUTO
MHz
SP.
A
B
EON
MUTE
FM
AM
• After a few minutes, up to 30 RDS stations are preset in
order from channel “01”.
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ABCDEF GH
kHz
• Stations already stored in the preset memory may be
replaced by RDS stations. (i.e., If the RDS AUTO
MEMORY function finds 15 RDS stations, the stations
currently preset at numbers 01~15 are replaced by the
RDS stations.)
3 Frequency display:
Displays the frequency of the current station.
TP
STEREO
TUNED
AUTO
MHz
SP.
A
B
EON
MUTE
FM
AM
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kHz
• The RDS AUTO MEMORY may take a few minutes to
preset stations.
Display dimmer adjustent
The dimmer function lets you select the brightness of the
receiver's display. You might find this useful if you darken
your room to watch movies or listen to music.
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Each time you hold down the DISPLAY key of the main
unit for more than 2 seconds, the display brightness
changes among the three available settings. Select the
brightness level you find most pleasing.
The same function as above is also available by pressing
the DIMMER key of the remote control unit.
SP.
A
B
TAPE1
TAPE1
TAPE1
SP.
A B
SP.
A B
Listening to radio broadcasts
KRF-A4020 (En/E2T)
Presetting radio stations manually
Receiving preset stations
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The RDS auto memory function assigns preset numbers to
RDS stations starting from preset number ”01“. Therefore,
be sure to execute the RDS auto memory function before
using the following operations to manually store AM stations
and other FM stations, and RDS stations.
1Use the input selector (INPUT SELECTOR) to select
the tuner.
2Using the remote control unit, enter the number of
the preset you want to receive (up to ”30“).
“Presetting RDS stations (RDS AUTO MEMORY)”.$
Press the numeric keys in the following order:
1Tune to the station you want to store.
For ”15“, press.......... 0,5
2Press the MEMORY key while receiving the station.
For ”20“, press.......... 0,0,)
Proceed to step 3 within 5 seconds.
(If more than 5 seconds elapse, press the MEMORY
key again).
Peprations
• If you make a mistake entering a two digit number, press
the 0 key several times to return to the original
display and start again.
• When storing radio stations manually, it may take a few
seconds before the “MEMO” indicator appears in the
display after pressing the MEMORY key depending on
receiving conditions.
STEREO
TUNED
AUTO
MHz
SP.
A
B
FM
15 9).))
Receiving preset stations in order
(P.CALL)
Blinks for 5 seconds
Lights for 5 seconds
MEMO
STEREO
TUNED
AUTO
MHz
SP.
A
B
FM
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1Use the input selector (INPUT SELECTOR) to select
Operations
the tuner.
3Use the MULTI CONTROL to select one of the station
presets (1 – 30).
2Use the P.CALL key to select the desired station.
4Press the MEMORY key to accept the setting.
• Each time you press the P.CALL key, another preset
station is received in order.
• Repeat steps 1, 2, 3 and 4 to store as many stations
as necessary.
• If you store a station at a previously used preset, the old
station will be replaced by the new one.
Pressing the P.CALL (¢) key does the following:
....
01=02=03= 28=29=30=01=02=03=
Pressing the P.CALL (4) key does the following:
....
01+02+03+ 28+29+30+01+02+03+
Holding down the P.CALL key, lets you skip through
the presets, receiving each for 0.5 seconds apiece.
Other
Listening to radio broadcasts
KRF-A4020 (En/E2T)
“NO PROG” is displayed if this operation is attempted
before performing the RDS AUTO MEMORY operation.
Tuning by program type (PTY search)
This function lets you set the tuner to automatically search for
stations which are currently broadcasting the type of program
(genre) you want to listen to.
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3Press the PTY key to start searching.
Example: Searching for a Rock Music broadcast.
Under certain receiving conditions, it may take more
than 1 minute to complete the search.
Display while searching
Blinks
Pperations
PTY
STEREO
TUNED
AUTO
MHz
SP.
A
B
MUTE
• PTY search cannot be activated during EON override
reception.
EON
FM
AM
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ROCK M
Blinks for 2 seconds
kHz
Preparations
Program type name display
• Execute the RDS auto memory procedure.
• Set the broadcast band to ”FM“.
• Tune to a RDS station.
Display when a station is received.
Goes out
TP PTY
STEREO
TUNED
AUTO
MHz
SP.
A
B
EON
MUTE
FM
AM
S.DI
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R
ECT
1Press the PTY key to activate the PTY search mode.
BBC 1F M
Station name display
kHz
TA
TP PTY
STEREO
TUNED
AUTO
MHz
SP.
A
B
EON
L
ECT
MUTE
FM
AM
TI. V
O
R
• No sound is heard while “PTY” is blinking.
• If the desired program type cannot be found, “NO
PROG” is displayed, then after several seconds the
display returns to the original display.
S.DI
TAPE 2/MONI
NEWs
kHz
When a RDS broadcast is received, the program type is
shown on the display. If no PTY data is available, or if the
station is not a RDS station, ”NONE” is displayed.
Oeprations
To select another program type
2While the “PTY” indicator is lit, use the MULTI
Repeat steps 1, 2 and 3.
CONTROL to select the program type of your choice.
Program type table
Program Type Name
Display
POP M
Reserving the desired information
Pop Music
Rock Music
Easy Listening Music
Light Classical
Serious Classical
Other Music
News
ROCK M
EASY M
LIGHT M
CLASSICS
OTHER M
NEWS
When the receiver is tuned to a RDS EON station (a station at
which the “EON” indicator lights up), this function lets you
set the receiver to automatically switch stations to receive
news or traffic programs as they are broadcast. When the
broadcast is over, the receiver returns to the original station
automatically.
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Current Affairs
Information
Sport
AFFAIRS
INFO
SPORT
Preparation
• Set the broadcast band to ”FM”.
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Education
Drama
EDUCATE
DRAMA
1Complete steps 1~ 3 of ”Presetting RDS stations
(RDS AUTO MEMORY)“.
Culture
Science
Varied
Weather
CULTURE
SCIENCE
VARIED
WEATHER
FINANCE
CHILDREN
SOCIAL
RELIGION
PHONE IN
TRAVEL
LEISURE
JAZZ
COUNTRY
NATION M
OLDIES
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Skip this step if you have already completed the
RDS AUTO MEMORY procedure.
Finance
Children’s programs
Social Affairs
Religion
Phone In
Travel
• The EON function will not work if all 30 FM preset
stationswerestoredmanuallyusingtheprocedureshown
in “Presetting radio stations manually”.
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Be sure to use the RDS AUTO MEMORY function.
Leisure
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Jazz Music
Country Music
National Music
Oldies Music
Folk Music
Documentary
FOLK M
DOCUMENT
Listening to radio broadcasts
KRF-A4020 (En/E2T)
2Press the TA/NEWS key to select the information
type of your choice.
When waiting for information while listening
to a RDS station without the EON function
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Display When ”TA“ is selected
TA
TP PTY
STEREO
TUNED
AUTO
MHz
SP.
A
B
EON
MUTE
FM
AM
If the “EON” indicator does not light in steps 3 and 4 and
the desired kind of information has already been selected,
the information from only the station being received will
be waited for.
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R
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BBC 1F M
kHz
”TP“ lights for stations where TP (Traffic Program) information
can be received.
Each press switches the reservation mode as fol-
lows:
TP (Traffic Program) indication
1 TA
2 NEWS
(Traffic Announcement)
(News)
When the “TP” indicator is lit, this means that the pres-
ently-received station or a station in the same network is
transmitting traffic information. When “TP” is displayed
for the station being received, the traffic information of
this station can be received without EON reservation.
3 TA, NEWS (Traffic Announcement and News)
4 Goes off (EON off)
Peprations
• If “TA” and “NEWS” can not be selected, carry out the
“Presetting RDS stations (RDS AUTO MEMORY)”
again.
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To cancel
3Tune to a preset RDS station.
Press the TA/NEWS key again.
Choose a RDS preset station that displays both the
“RDS” and “EON” indicators.
Display When “TA” is selected
TA
TP PTY
STEREO
TUNED
AUTO
MHz
SP.
A
B
EON
MUTE
FM
AM
Setting the volume while receiving information
(TI volume) (Main unit only)
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NOW TA
Be sure “EON” appears in the display
kHz
Operations
• If you want to reserve TA, receive a station with which
the “TP” indicator lights.
When “EON” does not light although an RDS station is
received, that station is not transmitting EON data.
Please select a different station.
If you preset the volume level, you can listen to the informa-
tion of your choice at that volume level automatically. After
the information has been received, the volume returns to the
previous level.
1 Hold down the TA/NEWS key for more than 2
seconds so that the “TI.VOL” indicator starts blink-
ing.
4Wait for the information you selected while listen-
ing to the current station.
The receiver will wait for the desired information to start
as long as the tuner is set to a preset RDS station that
displays both the “EON” and “RDS” indicators.
TA
TP PTY
STEREO
TUNED
AUTO
MHz
SP.
A
B
EON
L
ECT
MUTE
FM
AM
TI. V
O
R
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Blinks
kHz
When listening to the tuner:
Be sure to stay tuned to stations that display both the
“EON” and “RDS” indicators.
Other
2 Use the VOLUME CONTROL knob to select the
desired volume level.
To listen sources other than the tuner:
Proceed to next step within 5 seconds.
1. Tune in a station which that displays both the “EON”
and“RDS” indicators, thenusetheINPUTSELECTOR
to switch the input to the source you desire.
2. Even when the INPUT SELECTOR is set to a source
other than tuner, it will automatically switch to tuner
when the desired EON program starts to broadcast.
During this period, the source selected in step 1 contin-
ues playing, but will not be heard.
3 Press the TA/NEWS key to enter the new setting.
• The “TI.VOL” indicator stops blinking and remains lit.
To cancel
3. When reception of the desired EON program is com-
plete, the INPUT SELECTOR returns to the previous
input source.
Hold down the TA/NEWS key for more than 2 seconds
so that the “TI.VOL” indicator goes off.
•If a reserved EON program starts to broadcast during
recording, the INPUT SELECTOR switches to the tuner
and the station broadcasting the EON program is re-
corded.
•Do not use the EON function during recording.
In case of difficulty
KRF-A4020 (En/E2T)
Resetting the Microcomputer
If the microcomputer may malfunction (unit cannot be
operated, or shows an erroneous display) if the power cord
is unplugged while the power is ON, or due to some other
external factor. If this happens, execute the following pro-
cedure to reset the microcomputer and return the unit to its
normal operating condition.
With the power cord plugged in, turn the POWER key
OFF. Then, while holding down the ON/STANDBY
key, press the POWER key.
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• Please note that resetting the microcomputer will clear
the contents of the memory and returns the unit to the
state it was in when it left the factory.
Pperations
Amplifier
Remedy
Symptom
Cause
•Connect properly referring to “Setting
the speakers”.
• Adjust the volume to a proper level.
• The speaker cords are disconnected.
No sound from the speakers.
5
• VOLUME is set to the minimum posi-
tion.
• MUTE is ON.
• TheSPEAKERSswitchesaresettoOFF.
• Turn OFF the MUTE.
• Set the SPEAKERS switch(es) to ON.
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!
Oeprations
• Turn the power off, eliminate the short-
circuiting, then turn on the power again.
5
• Speaker cords are short-circuited.
• The speaker cord is disconnected.
The standby indicator blinks and
sound is not output.
•Connect properly referring to “Setting
Sound is not output from one of
the speakers.
the speakers”.
5
• Insert the audio cord plugs securely into
the PHONO jacks.
• The audio cord from the turntable is not
connected to the PHONO jacks.
• The turntable is not grounded.
A humming noise is generated
when the PHONO input selector is
selected.
• Connect the grounding wire to the GND
terminal on the rear panel.
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Tuner
Symptom
Cause
Remedy
Radio stations cannot be received. • No antenna is connected.
• The broadcast band is not set properly.
• Connect an antenna.
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• Set the broadcast band properly.
• The frequency of the desired station is • Tune the frequency of the desired sta-
not tuned.
tion.
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Interference.
• Noise due to ignition noise from an auto- • Install the outdoor antenna away from
mobile. the road.
• Noise due to interference from an elec- • Turn off the power to the appliance.
tric appliance.
• Noise due to a nearby TV set.
• Installthereceiverfartherawayfromthe
TV.
A station which was preset cannot • Thepresetstationbelongstoafrequency • Preset a station with a receivable fre-
be received by pressing the corre-
sponding numeric key.
that cannot be received.
• The preset memory was cleared be- • Preset the station again.
cause the power cord had been un-
quency.
plugged for a long period of time.
In case of difficulty
KRF-A4020 (En/E2T)
Remote control unit
Cause
Remedy
•Replace with new batteries.
Symptom
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• Batteries are exhausted.
• The remote control unit is too far away •Operate the remote control unit within
from the main system, controlling angle
is too large, or there is an obstacle be-
tween the receiver and the remote.
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Remote control operation is not
possible.
the controllable range.
• Theaudiocordsandsystemcontrolcords •Connect properly referring to “Setting
are not connected properly. up the system”.
• No software is loaded in the source •Place software in the source component
component. you want to play.
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• An attempt is made to play a tape which •Wait until recording has completed.
is being recorded in the cassette deck.
Peprations
Memory back up function
Please note that the following items will be deleted from
the unit's memory if the power cord is disconnected from
the AC outlet or the main power switch is turned off for
approximately 3 days.
• Power mode
• Input selector settings
• Volume level
• Broadcast band
• Frequency setting
• Preset stations
Operations
Other
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
Specifications
KRF-A4020 (En/E2T)
[ AUDIO section ]
[ AM tuner section ]
Rated power output during STEREO operation
(DIN) 1 kHz, 0.7 % at 4 Ω ........................ 105 W + 105 W
(IEC) 63 kHz ~ 12.5 kHz, 0.5 % at 4 Ω .. 100 W + 100 W
Total harmonic distortion ....... 0.02 % (1 kHz, 50 W, 4 Ω)
Signal to noise ratio
Tuning frequency range................... 531 kHz ~ 1,602 kHz
Usable sensitivity (30% mod., S/N 20 dB)
......................................................... 16 µV / (600 µV/m)
Signal to noise ratio (30% mod., 1 mV input)........ 50 dB
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PHONO (MM) .......................................... 75 dB (IHF'66)
55 dB (DIN 50mW output)
CD ............................................................. 92 dB (IHF'66)
56 dB (DIN 50mW output)
[ GENEAL ]
Power consumption ................................................. 280 W
AC outlet
SWITCHED .................................... 2 (total 150 W max.)
Dimensions........................................................ W: 440mm
H : 144mm
Pperations
Input sensitivity / impedance
PHONO (MM) ........................................ 2.5 mV / 27 kΩ
CD .......................................................... 200 mV / 47 kΩ
Output level / impedance
D : 390mm
Weight (Net)............................................................... 8.0 kg
TAPE REC ............................................ 200 mV / 2.2 kΩ
PRE OUT (SUBWOOFER) ........................... 2 V / 2.2 kΩ
Tone control
BASS ................................................... 9 dB (at 100 Hz)
TREBLE ............................................... 9 dB (at 10 kHz)
[ FM tuner section ]
Tuning frequency range
U.K. and Europe........................ 87.5 MHz ~ 108.0 MHz
Russia............... 87.5 MHz ~ 108.0 MHz (10 kHz STEP)
65.0 MHz ~ 74.0 MHz (50 kHz STEP)
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Usable sensitivity (DIN, 75 Ω)
MONO ..... 1.2 µV / 13.2 dBf (40 kHz DEV., S/N 26 dB)
STEREO.... 45 µV / 44.2 dBf (46 kHz DEV., S/N 46 dB)
Total harmonic distortion (DIN, 1 kHz)
MONO .......................................... 0.2% (65.2 dBf input)
STEREO........................................ 0.8% (65.2 dBf input)
Signal to noise ratio (DIN weighted, 1 kHz)
U.K. and Europe
MONO .... 65 dB (40 kHz DEV., S/N 26 dB, 65.2 dBf input)
STEREO . 58 dB (46 kHz DEV., S/N 46 dB, 65.2 dBf input)
Russia
MONO ... 63 dB (40 kHz DEV., S/N 26 dB, 65.2 dBf input)
STEREO . 58 dB (46 kHz DEV., S/N 46 dB, 65.2 dBf input)
Stereo separation (DIN, 1 kHz) ................................ 36 dB
Selectivity (DIN, 300 kHz) ....................................... 64 dB
Frequency response (30 Hz ~ 15kHz) ....... +0.5 dB ~ –3.0 dB
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Notes:
1. KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed
without notice.
2. The full performance may not be exhibited in an extremely cold location (under a water-freezing temperature).
Foryourrecords
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 dealer for informa-
tion or service on this product.
Model
Serial Number
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