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- Page 1 KRC-279RA KRC-279RG KRC-179RA KRC-179RG KRC-25RA KRC-25RG KRC-15RG CASSETTE RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL B64-1854-00 (EN)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Before use Safety precautions ...3 General features Power...5 Volume ...5 Attenuator ...5 Switching Modes ...6 Loudness ...6 Audio Control Setting ...6 TEL Mute ...7 Theft Deterrent Faceplate ...8 Tuner features Tuning ...9 Station Preset Memory ...9 Clock display ...9 RDS features RDS(Radio Data System) ...10 Enhanced Other Network ...10... -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
• 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. - Page 4 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. 4 0 W x 4 0 W x 4...
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Page 5: General Features
General features Release button SRC / PWR OFF 4 0 W x 4 4 0 W x HIGH POWER #1 ~ 5 ATT / LOUD ATT indicator LOUD indicator Power Turning on the power: Press the SRC button. NOTE ¢ Turn the power on before carrying out the following procedures. -
Page 6: Switching Modes
General features Switching Modes Switching Modes: Each time you press the SRC button, the mode switches as follows: Tuner mode Tape mode External disc control mode 1 (KRC-279RA/279RG/25RA/25RG only) External disc control mode 2/AUX mode (KRC-279RA/279RG/25RA/25RG only) Standby mode Selecting the standby mode: •... -
Page 7: Tel Mute
"DB" : Recalling the kenwood preset sound setting Press the preset buttons (#1-5). Settings: #1;FLAT, #2;ROCK, #3;POPS, #4;JAZZ, #5;EASY NOTE You can call the following settings with this function; bass centre frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass extension, treble centre frequency, and treble level setting. -
Page 8: Theft Deterrent Faceplate
General features Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Release button Removing Faceplate: Press the release button. The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach it. NOTE • The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts. -
Page 9: Tuning
Tuning Press the SRC button repeatedly until the tuner mode is obtained. "TUNER" is displayed only when the tuner mode is selected. Press either the FM or AM button to select the band. Each time you press the FM button, the band switches between the FM1, FM2 and FM3. -
Page 10: Rds Features
RDS features TI / VOL ADJ 4 0 W x 4 0 W x 4 HIGH POWER PTY indicator RDS (Radio Data System) RDS is a digital information system that lets you receive signals ¢ besides those of regular radio programmes, such as network FM / PTY information being transmitted from radio stations. -
Page 11: Traffic Information Function
Traffic Information Function You can listen to traffic information. If you are listening to tapes or discs, they will continue playing until a traffic bulletin is broadcast. Turning TI function On/Off: Press the TI button to turn the function on and off. When the function is on, the TI indicator is turned on. -
Page 12: Programme Type (Pty) Function
RDS features Programme Type (PTY) Function Conduct auto seek tuning only on those stations with selected kinds of programmes. Hold down the PTY button for one second or more. The PTY indicator will turn on, and the Programme Type Selection (PTY) Mode entered. If you make no key input in 30 seconds, the mode will automatically turn off. -
Page 13: Cassette Player Features
When "PTY" is blinking in the display, perform auto seek tuning. The tuner scans for another station with the same type of programme. Cancelling Programme Type Function During Its Operation: Hold down the PTY button for one second or more. Cassette player features 4 0 W x 4 0 W x 4... -
Page 14: Playing Cassette Tapes
Cassette player features Playing Cassette Tapes Loading and Playing Cassettes: Load a cassette with the tape exposed on the right. The tape starts playing automatically. With Side A facing up, the 3 indicator lights up when Side A is playing, and 2 when Side B is playing. Playing Cassettes Already Loaded: Press the SRC button repeatedly until tape mode is obtained. -
Page 15: External Disc Control Features
External disc control features Function of the KRC-279RA/279RG/25RA/25RG NAME SET / CLK 4 0 W x 4 0 W x 4 HIGH POWER SCAN M.RDM D.SCN Track number Disc indicator Track time When a unit equipped with an O-N switch is to be connected, please also see the instruction manual of this unit. -
Page 16: Playing Disc Mode
External disc control features Function of the KRC-279RA/279RG/25RA/25RG Playing Disc mode This funciton permits the connection of optional players and the playing of discs. Playing Discs: Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the external disc control mode. The disc will start playing. NOTE The external disc control mode will differ, depending on the unit that is connected. -
Page 17: Track / Disc Repeat
Making a Forward Disc Search: Press the DISC button to display the desired disc number. Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number increases by one. Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc. NOTE "LOAD" is displayed when discs are being exchanged on the disc changer. -
Page 18: Random Play
External disc control features Function of the KRC-279RA/279RG/25RA/25RG Random Play Play all the tracks on the current disc in random order. Press the RDM button to switch the random play function on and off. "RDM ON" is displayed when random play is turned on. The display of the track number changes continuously as the next track is being selected. -
Page 19: Presetting Disc Names
Presetting Disc Names Store the names of discs to be displayed when played. Play the disc whose name you want to preset. NOTE • This function is not available for disc changers that do not feature the Disc Name Preset function. •... -
Page 20: Menu Settings
Menu settings 4 0 W x 4 4 0 W x HIGH POWER #1 ~ 6 AUTO indicator NEWS indicator ™ indicator Menu System You can set the defaults for additional functions in the menu mode. ¢ Make a setting for each function, referring to the following operations. -
Page 21: Touch Sensor Tone
Touch Sensor Tone This function produces a beep sound that accompanies button operation. It can be switched on or off. Display and setting: "BEEP ON" : Beep setting is on. "BEEP OFF" : Beep setting is off. NOTE The beep sound is not output from the preout jacks. Manual Time Adjustment Adjust the time manually. -
Page 22: News Bulletin Function With Pty News Timeout Setting
Menu settings News Bulletin Function with PTY News Timeout Setting You can arrange to have news bulletins interrupt your current listening source, including other radio stations. When the News Bulletin function is on, the PTY News Timeout setting allows you to set the interval during which further news interruption cannot take place. -
Page 23: Af (Aiternative Frequency) Function
Cancelling Auto Memory Entry During Its Operation: Press the MENU button whilst auto memory entry is taking place to stop the process. Recalling a Preset Station: Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station. The number of the recalled station is displayed. AF (Alternative Frequency) Function When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch to another frequency broadcasting the same programme in the... -
Page 24: Accessories
Number of items 2CAUTION • If your car is not prepared for this special connection-system, consult your Kenwood dealer. • Only use antenna conversion adapters (ISO-JASO) when the antenna cord has an ISO plug. • Make sure that all cable connections are securely made by inserting jacks until they lock completely. -
Page 25: Connecting Cables To Terminals
B–5 White/Black Front Left ( B–6 B–7 Green Rear Left ( B–8 Green/Black Rear Left ( KENWOOD disc changer control input (KRC-279RA/279RG/25RA/25RG only) NOTE To connect the Disc changer, consult your Disc changer manual. Fuse (10A) Wiring harness (Accessory1) –... -
Page 26: Installation
Connecting Cables to Terminals 2WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.25) The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type of vehicle you drive. Make sure to make the proper connections to prevent damage to the unit. The default connection for the wiring harness is described in 1 below. - Page 27 Installation Removing the hard rubber frame 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. Lock Accessory2 Removal tool When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two locations.
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Page 28: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide What might appear to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems. PROBLEM The power does not turn on. The fuse has blown. - Page 29 Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM The TEL mute function does The TEL mute cable is not connected properly. not work. The TEL mute function turns on The TEL mute cable is touching a metal part of the car. even though the TEL mute cable is not connected.
- Page 30 Troubleshooting Guide The following messages are displayed when certain problems are occurring in your system. Take the recommended actions. No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded. EJECT Load the disc magazine properly. No CD in the unit.
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Page 31: Specifications
Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Frequency range (50 kHz Space)...87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) ...0.7 µV/75 ½ Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) ...1.6 µV/75 ½ Frequency response (±3.0 dB) ...30 Hz – 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) ...65 dB Selectivity (DIN) (±400 kHz) ...