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- Page 1 KRC-V679R KRC-679R KRC-579R KRC-579B CASSETTE RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-1926-20 (EW)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety precautions...3 General features Power...5 Volume ...5 Switching Modes ...6 Attenuator ...6 Loudness ...6 System Q ...7 Speaker Setting...7 Audio Control Setting...8 Clock display ...8 TEL Mute ...9 Theft Deterrent Faceplate...10 Tuner features Tuning...12 Station Preset Memory...12 Switching Display for Tuner ...12 RDS features RDS (Radio Data System) ...14 Enhanced Other Network ...14... -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
DNPS, DNPP, Magazine random play, and CD Text display. Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302, C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers can be connected. 2CAUTION You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectly. - Page 4 Safety precautions NOTE • 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.
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Page 5: General Features
SCAN B.S/RDM MTL/M.RDM ∞ ATT/ LOUD KRC-V679R ATT indicator Clock indicator LOUD indicator Speaker setting indicator KRC-679R/KRC-579R/KRC-579B Clock indicator ATT indicator Speaker LOUD indicator setting indicator Power SRC/ PWR OFF 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 External disc control mode 2 / AUX mode Standby mode Selecting the standby mode: Press the SRC button repeatedly to select to "ALL OFF"... -
Page 7: System Q
Hold down the LOUD button for one second or more to switch the loudness on and off. System Q You can recall the best audio setting preset for different types of the music. Switching the Preset Sound Setting: Each time you press the Q button, the preset sound setting switches as follows: Scan of Flat –... -
Page 8: Audio Control Setting
General features Audio Control Setting Adjust various parameters of sound quality. Hold down the AUD button for one second or more to enter the control mode. Selecting mode Press either the FM or AM button. Each time the button is pressed, the adjustment mode will change as follows: Pressing the FM button advances the display, and pressing the AM button reverses it. -
Page 9: Tel Mute
TEL Mute Shut down the audio system temporarily whenever an incoming call is received. NOTE The function will not work if a cable is not connected to the car phone. When the telephone rings: When a call is received, "CALL" is displayed and all the unit functions are temporarily interrupted. -
Page 10: Theft Deterrent Faceplate
General features Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate can be reversed to hide the control panel or detached form the unit, helping to deter theft. Removing the Faceplate: • When the control panel is visible: Press the release button. • When the control panel has been hidden: Press the upper side of the faceplate. - Page 11 Whilst the control panel is sliding, only available buttons are 0, ATT, and SRC. Tuner features LOUD B NR SCAN B.S/RDM # 1-6 KRC-V679R Band display ST indicator AUTO indicator KRC-679R/KRC-579R/KRC-579B Band display ST indicator AUTO indicator — 11 — PWR OFF PROG PROG /PTY MTL/M.RDM DISP VOL ADJ NAME.S ¢...
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Page 12: Tuner Features Tuning
Tuner features 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 13 To prevent accidents, drivers should not look at the display whilst driving. RDS features LOUD B NR SCAN B.S/RDM # 1-6 KRC-V679R Band display PTY indicator TI indicator KRC-679R/KRC-579R/KRC-579B Band display PTY indicator — 13 — VOL ADJ PROG PROG PWR OFF /PTY MTL/M.RDM DISP NAME.S VOL ADJ ¢...
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Page 14: Rds Features Rds (Radio Data System)
RDS features RDS (Radio Data System) RDS is a digital information system that lets you receive signals besides those of regular radio programmes, such as network information being transmitted from radio stations. When listening to an RDS station (ie, a station with RDS capability), the programme service name of the station is displayed along with the frequency, advising you quickly which station is being received. -
Page 15: Presetting Volume For Traffic Information/News
Presetting Volume for Traffic Information/News Preset the volume level to be used for traffic information and news broadcasts. Tune into the station for which you want to set the volume. Adjust the volume to the desired level. Hold down the VOL ADJ button for two seconds or more. The volume level blinks once in the display to indicate that the data has been stored. -
Page 16: Programme Type (Pty) Function
RDS features Programme Type (PTY) Function Conduct auto seek tuning only on those stations with selected kinds of programmes. Press the PTY button. "PTY" is displayed, and the Programme Type Selection (PTY) Mode entered. If you make no key input in 30 seconds, the mode will automatically turn off. -
Page 17: Changing Language For Programme Type(Pty) Function
Cassette player features LOUD B NR SCAN B.S/RDM B NR B.S REP KRC-V679R Play side IN indicator MTL indicator B NR indicator KRC-679R/KRC-579R/KRC-579B Play side IN indicator MTL indicator B NR indicator — 17 — PROG PROG PROG PWR OFF /PTY MTL/M.RDM... -
Page 18: Cassette Player Features Playing Cassette Tapes
Cassette player features Playing Cassette Tapes Loading and Playing Cassettes: Press the release button to slide open the faceplate, showing the cassette insertion slot. Holding the cassette with the tape exposed to the right, insert it in the slot. The tape will start playing. Push back the bottom of the faceplate with your hand until it locks. -
Page 19: Using Dpss (Direct Programme Search System)
Turn the MTL indicator off for normal tape (Type I) playback. Turn the MTL indicator on for the following tape types: (Type II) FeCr (Type III) Metal (Type IV) Selecting the wrong tape type may cause sound quality to suffer. Using DPSS (Direct Programme Search System) Skip forwards or backwards to other tracks during playback. -
Page 20: Music Repeat
The tape counter is not exact, but only represents an approximation of the elapsed time. External disc control features LOUD B NR SCAN B.S/RDM SCAN RDM REP M.RDM DISP/ KRC-V679R Track number KRC-679R/KRC-579R/KRC-579B Track number — 20 — PROG PROG PWR OFF /PTY MTL/M.RDM DISP VOL ADJ NAME.S ¢... -
Page 21: Playing Disc Mode
Playing Disc mode This function 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 22: Fast Forwarding And Reversing Disc Play
External disc control features Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play Fast Forwarding Disc Play: Hold down on the ¢ button. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Reversing Disc Play: Hold down on the 4 button. Release your finger to play the disc at the point. NOTE You cannot use reverse play between tracks depending on the model being connected. -
Page 23: Track Scan
Track Repeat ON Disc Repeat ON Repeat OFF “Repeat ON”/”T-Repeat ON” is displayed and the track number blinks in the display when track repeat is on. “Disc Repeat ON”/”D-Repeat ON” is displayed and the disc number blinks in the display when disc repeat is on. NOTE Repeat play is cancelled when you eject the disc. -
Page 24: Magazine Random Play
External disc control features Magazine Random Play Play the tracks on all the discs in the disc changer in random order. Press the M.RDM button to switch the magazine random play function on and off. “M.Random ON” is displayed when magazine random play is turned on. - Page 25 • Pressing the reset button does not erase the disc names stored in a disc changer. Menu settings + - = , . / \ < > [ ] LOUD B NR KRC-V679R NEWS indicator KRC-679R/KRC-579R/KRC-579B NEWS indicator — 25 — MENU PROG PROG PWR OFF /PTY SCAN B.S/RDM...
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Page 26: Menu Settings Menu System
Menu settings Menu System You can set the defaults for additional functions in the menu mode. Make a setting for each function, referring to the following operations. Enter the menu mode Hold down the MENU button for one second or more. "MENU"... -
Page 27: Touch Sensor Tone
"CODE" appears in the display, you can start inputting the code. Press the Preset button and input the security code again. Hold down the DISP button again for three seconds or more. "APPROVED" will appear in the display, with the code security function turning on. -
Page 28: Automatic Time Adjustment
Menu settings Automatic Time Adjustment With automatic time adjustment, you can set the clock time automatically according to time data sent from RDS stations (after receiving RDS signals for several minutes). You can also set the time manually if the automatic time adjustment function is turned off. -
Page 29: Contrast Adjustment
Scan Mode SRC Mode (Changing colours depending on the source being played) Time Mode (Colour changes every six hours) Situational Mode off When the Situational Mode is off, the original colour setting resumes. To finely adjust blue: (Blue Adjust Mode) Press the #3 button for two seconds or more to enter the blue adjust mode. -
Page 30: 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 31: Af (Alternative Frequency) Function
information station frequency will be stored. Cancelling Auto Memory Entry During Its Operation: Press the 4/¢ 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. -
Page 32: Monaural Reception
Menu settings Monaural Reception <In FM reception of Tuner mode> When poor stereo reception is experienced, this function will reduce noise and improve listening conditions. Display and setting: “MONO ON” : The monaural reception is on. “MONO OFF” : The monaural reception is off. (Default setting) Text Scroll <In FM or External disc control mode>... -
Page 33: Accessories
2CAUTION • If your car is not prepared for this special connection-system, Number of items 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 34: Connecting Wires To Terminals
Connect to the terminal that is TEL MUTE grounded when either the telephone rings or during conversation. NOTE To connect the KENWOOD navigation system, consult your navigation manual. Connect either to the power control P.CONT.OUT terminal when using the optional ANT.CONT. -
Page 35: Installation
Connecting Cables to Terminals 2WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.34) The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type of vehicle you drive. Make sure to make the proper connections to prevent damage to the unit. The default connection for the wiring harness is described in 1 below. - Page 36 Installation Removing the hard rubber frame Refer to the section “Theft deterrent faceplate (P. 10)” and then remove the faceplate. Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the upper level. Push upward the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure.
- Page 37 Installation Locking the faceplate to the unit If you want to lock the faceplate to the unit so that it does not fall off, follow the directions below. Refer to the function "Theft deterrent faceplate" (page 10) and remove the faceplate. Insert the provided screw into the hole at the centre of the bottom side of the faceplate which you have removed from the unit.
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Page 38: 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 39 Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM No sound can be heard, or the The Attenuator function is turned on. volume is low. The fader and/or balance settings are set all the way to one side. The input/output cables or wiring harness are connected incorrectly.
- Page 40 Troubleshooting Guide External disc control mode PROBLEM The disc control mode cannot No cable has been connected to the disc changer input be selected. terminal on the unit. The specified disc does not The specified CD is very dirty. play, but another one plays The CD is upside-down.
- Page 41 Cool down the unit by opening the windows or turning on the air conditioner. As the temperature falls below 60°C (140°F), the disc starts playing again. If this indicator continues blinking, it is possible that the tape has become jammed or tangled. Contact the Kenwood dealer if the tape cassette cannot be ejected. — 41 —...
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Page 42: 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 Ω Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) ...1.6 µV/75 Ω Frequency response (±3 dB) ...30 Hz – 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) ...65 dB Selectivity (DIN) (±400 kHz)...