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KRC-408
KRC-308S
KRC-38MR
CASSETTE RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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-408/308S/38MR Serial number
©B64-1525-00 (KW)
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
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. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Before use Safety precautions ...3 General features Power...5 Switching Modes ...5 Volume ...6 Attenuator ...6 Loudness ...6 ec4/dB (Sound Coordinate) ...6 Audio Control Setting ...6 Mobile Preset...7 Clock display ...7 Theft Deterrent Faceplate ...8 Adjusting Time ...8 Tuner features Tuning ...9 Station Preset Memory ...10 Auto Memory Entry...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 • 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. EJECT A.ADJ...
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Page 5: General Features
General features LOUD B NR SCAN B.S/RDM D.SCN MTL/M.RDM ATT / LOUD ATT indicator Clock display LOUD indicator Release button Power SRC / ¢ PWR OFF Turning on the power: Press the SRC (source) button. NOTE EJECT A.ADJ Turn the power on before carrying out the following procedures. CRSC Turning off the power: DISC... -
Page 6: Volume
General features Volume Increasing Volume: Press the u button to turn up the volume. Decreasing Volume: Press the d button to turn down the volume. Attenuator This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly. Turning Attenuator On/Off: Press the ATT button to switch the attenuator on and off. When the attenuator is on, the ATT indicator blinks. -
Page 7: Mobile Preset
Press the 4/¢ button. Please refer to the following for the adjusting values. Press the AUD button to end the control mode. “BAS”: Adjust the bass level. Setting values: - 4 – + 4 “TRE”: Adjust the treble level. Setting values: - 4 – + 4 “BL”: Adjust the balance level. -
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. Projections Grooves Removing the Faceplate: Press the release button. The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach it. NOTE •... -
Page 9: Tuner Features
Tuner features B NR SCAN B.S/RDM LOUD D.SCN MTL/M.RDM #1~6 indicator Band display Frequency ST indicator Tuning ¢ FM/CRSC You can choose between auto seek tuning of receivable frequencies and manual tuning. EJECT Press the SRC (source) button repeatedly to select the tuner A.ADJ mode. -
Page 10: Station Preset Memory
Tuner features Station Preset Memory Store the frequency of a station. You can then recall that station with a single touch of a button. Select the band/ station that you want to have stored. Press the button (#1-6) that you want to use for the station, for at least two seconds. -
Page 11: Cassette Player Features
Cassette player features LOUD B NR SCAN B.S/RDM D.SCN MTL/M.RDM B NR B NR indicator MTL indicator B.S indicator REP indicator Playing Cassette Tapes ¢ Loading and Playing Cassettes: Load a cassette with the tape exposed on the right. The tape starts playing automatically. EJECT A.ADJ CRSC... -
Page 12: Tape Advance
Press the AM button. Canceling: Press the 23 button. Normal tape play will begin. Function of the KRC-408/KRC-308S Using Dolby B Noise Reduction Listen to tapes recorded using Dolby B NR. Turning Dolby B Noise Reduction On/Off: Press the B NR button to switch Dolby B NR on and off. -
Page 13: Music Repeat
Music Repeat Repeatedly plays the track currently being listened to. Turning Music Repeat On/Off: Press the REP button to switch music repeat on/off. The REP indicator lights up when music repeat is turned on. Canceling Music Repeat: Press either the REP or 23 button. NOTE Music repeat "knows"... -
Page 14: Playing Disc Mode
External disc control features When the disc changer with the O-N selection switch is connected, set the switch to “N” position to operate the external disc control mode. Playing Disc mode This function permits the connection of optional players and the playing of discs. -
Page 15: Disc Search
Disc Search Search forward or backward through the discs in a disc changer. Making a Reverse Disc Search: – Press the DISC button to display the desired disc number. Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number decreases by one. Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc. -
Page 16: Random Play
External disc control features Random Play Play all the tracks on the current disc in random order. Press the RDM button to switch random play on and off. The RDM indicator lights up when random play is turned on. The track number will change over and over in the display as the next track is being selected. -
Page 17: Accessories
Accessories External view ...1 ...1 ...2 ...1 ...4 ...4 ...1 2CAUTION 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. KRC-408/308S only Installation Procedure 1. -
Page 18: Connecting Wires To Terminals
- connector to a rear output terminal. — 18 — Front right output (Red) (KRC-408 only) Fuse (10A) KENWOOD disc changer control input NOTE To connect the Disc changer, consult your Disc changer manual. Wiring harness... -
Page 19: Installation
Installation Installation Firewall or metal support Accessory4 Self-tapping Accessory2 Metal mounting screw strap (commerciall y available) NOTE Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip). Installing in Japanese-Made Cars Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame (P. - Page 20 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 Accessory3 Removal tool When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two locations.
- Page 21 Installation 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 screw (ø4 × 16 mm) in the hole shown below. Accessory7 2CAUTION Never insert the taptite screw (ø4 ×...
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Page 22: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems. PROBLEM The power does not turn on. The fuse has blown. - Page 23 Troubleshooting Guide External disc control mode PROBLEM The disc control mode cannot No wire has been connected to the disc changer input be selected. terminal on the unit. The specified disc does not The specified CD is quite dirty. play, but another one plays The CD is upside-down.
- Page 24 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. E-01 ] Load the disc magazine properly. No CD in the unit.
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Page 25: Specifications
Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner 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 (±3.0dB) ...30 Hz-15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio ...70 dB (MONO) Selectivity ...≥...