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- Page 1 KRC-677R KRC-577R CASSETTE RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-1284-00 (EF)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Before use Safety precautions ...3 Basic operations Power...5 Switching Modes ...5 Volume ...6 Attenuator ...6 Loudness ...6 Menu System...6 Tuner features Selecting Tuning Mode ...8 Tuning ...8 Local Seek Function ...8 Monaural Reception ...9 Auto Memory Entry...9 Station Preset Memory ...9 Switching Display for Tuner (non-RDS station) ...10 Preset station seek with Programme service name ...10 RDS features... -
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. POWER PROG/PTY NAME.S...
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Page 5: Basic Operations
Basic operations SCAN B.S/RDM D.SCN MTL/M.RDM LOUD ATT/LOUD KRC-677R LOUD indicator LOUD ATT indicator KRC-577R LOUD indicator LOUD ATT indicator Power ¢ SRC/ POWER OFF Turning on the power: Press the SRC button. NOTE POWER Turn the power on before carrying out the following procedures. -
Page 6: Volume
Dimmer (DIM ON / OFF) Switching Graphic Display(GRAP ON / OFF) Function (NEWS OFF / ##M) Selecting Tuning Mode* (Auto 1 / Auto 2 / Manual) — 6 — KRC-577R Manual Time Adjustment* Contrast News Bulletin Local seek* (LO.S OFF / ON) - Page 7 (ATPS ON / OFF) Monaural Reception* OFF / ON) Text Scroll* (SCL Manu / Auto) Tone • KRC-577R Switching Clock Display (CLK ON / OFF) Adjustment* <Manual> (CLK ADJ* Adjustment (SYNC ON / OFF) Disabled System Indicator (DSI ON / OFF)
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Page 8: Tuner Features Selecting Tuning Mode
Tuner features Selecting Tuning Mode You can choose from three tuning modes: auto seek, preset station seek, and manual. The “AUTO 1” indicator lights up when auto seek tuning is selected, and the “AUTO 2” indicator lights when preset station seek tuning is selected. Hold down the MENU button for one second or more. -
Page 9: Monaural Reception
Monaural Reception When poor stereo reception is experienced, this function will reduce noise and improve listening conditions. Hold down the MENU button for one second or more. "MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on. Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the monaural reception function appears in the display. -
Page 10: Switching Display For Tuner(Non-Rds Station)
Tuner features Function of the KRC-577R Switching Display for Tuner(non-RDS station) Switching the Display: Each time you press the DISP button, the display switches between the frequency and clock. NOTE The £ indicator lights whilst the clock is displayed. Preset station seek with Programme service... -
Page 11: Rds Features
LOUD #1~6 KRC-677R NEWS indicator NEWS TEXT TI indicator ™ indicator KRC-577R NEWS indicator Band display NEWS TI 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 information being transmitted from radio stations. -
Page 12: Af (Alternative Frequency) Function
Press the MENU button to end the menu mode. Displaying Frequencies: • KRC-677R Press the DISP button. • KRC-577R Hold down the DISP button for one second or more. The frequency for the RDS station will be displayed for five seconds instead of the station name. -
Page 13: Auto Tp Seek Function
NOTE Pressing the TI button whilst in the MW/LW band automatically switches reception to the FM band. However, the MW/LW band is not returned to when the TI button is pressed again. Switching to a Different Traffic Information Station: Use the 4 / ¢ buttons to make an auto seek of the TI stations in a certain band. -
Page 14: Programme Type (Pty) Function
27.Oldies Music Oldies 28.Folk Music Folk M 29.Documentary Document Music Music Speech Speech ( Speech ...1~9,16~23, 29, Music ...10~15, 24~28) — 14 — KRC-677R KRC-577R NEWS AFFAIRS INFO SPORT EDUCATE DRAMA CULTURE SCIENCE VARIED POP M ROCK M EASY M... -
Page 15: Text Scroll
• You can select the type of programme directly by pressing a preset button. The buttons are factory-set to the following type of programmes: 1. Music 2. Speech 4. Other Music 5. Serious Classical NOTE Changing the Preset Button Settings for Programme Type After selecting the type of programme to be stored in a certain preset button, press that button for at least two seconds. -
Page 16: Radio Text
RDS features Radio Text You can display textual information being transmitted by RDS stations. Turning on Radio Text Display Mode: Pressing the DISP button switches the display as follows. Select the Radio Text Display mode. Programme Service name Radio text NOTE If the RDS station currently tuned to is transmitting no text whilst the Radio Text Display mode is turned on, "NO TEXT"... -
Page 17: Presetting Volume For Traffic Information/News
B.S/RDM D.SCN LOUD B NR KRC-677R MTL indicator Tape side B NR indicator B NR Tape indicator ¢ indicator KRC-577R Number of tracks to be skipped ¢ indicator Tape indicator — 17 — Release button POWER DISC PROG/PTY NAME.S DISC DISP MTL/M.RDM... -
Page 18: Playing Cassette Tapes
Cassette player features Playing Cassette Tapes Loading and Playing Cassettes: A press of the release button results in the faceplate dropping open to the front, thereby exposing the cassette insertion slot. Holding the cassette with the tape exposed to the right, insert it in the slot. -
Page 19: Switching Tape Types
However, when the blank space lasts for less than 4 seconds or contains noise, this function may not operate correctly. Furthermore, sections recorded at low levels may trigger the function if they last for 4 seconds or more. — 19 — Function of the KRC-577R... -
Page 20: Music Repeat
4 seconds or more. External disc control features SCAN B.S/RDM D.SCN LOUD D.SCN SCAN KRC-677R Track time TEXT Track number KRC-577R Track number Disc number — 20 — ¢ DISC POWER DISC PROG/PTY NAME.S DISC MTL/M.RDM... -
Page 21: Playing Disc Mode
When a unit equipped with an O-N switch is to be connected, please also see the instruction manual of this unit. Set the O-N switch to "N". "N"-operation will be set. When a unit that is not equipped with an O-N switch, or the changer switching unit "KCA-S200"... -
Page 22: Track Search
External disc control features Track Search Search forwards or backwards through the tracks on the disc until you reach the one that you want to listen to. Making a Reverse Track Search: Press the 4 button to display the desired track number. Press once to search back to the beginning of the current track, twice to search back to the beginning of the previous track, and so forth. -
Page 23: Disc Scan
Stopping to Listen to the Track Being Scanned: Press the 38 or SCAN button again to stop the scan and keep on listening to a track normally. NOTE • The track scan function is cancelled when you stop playing a 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-RDM ON" is displayed when magazine random play is turned on. -
Page 25: Disc Name Preset Play (Dnpp)
The disc name is stored and the disc name preset mode is cancelled. If you make no entry in a 10-second period, the name will be stored with the characters input so far. NOTE • The number of characters and discs whose names can be stored will differ depending on the disc changer that is connected. -
Page 26: Text / Title Scroll
NOTE • Only units with a CD text feature permit title display. • This function is not supported for MD changers. (KRC-577R only) Switching Display for Discs Switch the display that appears whilst discs are playing. -
Page 27: Other Features
Other features SCAN B.S/RDM D.SCN MTL/M.RDM LOUD KRC-677R KRC-577R Clock display Audio Control Setting Release button Adjust various parameters of sound quality. Press the AUD button to enter the control mode. Press either the FM or AM button. POWER Each time the button is pressed, the adjustment mode will... -
Page 28: Switching Clock Display
Other features Function of the KRC-577R Switching Clock Display This function permits switching the clock display on/off when switching the display during each of the modes. Turning the Clock Display On/Off: Hold down the MENU button for one second or more. -
Page 29: Automatic Dimmer Function
Hold down the MENU button for one second or more. "MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on. Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the Dimmer function appears in the display. Press the 4 button to search in the other direction. The function setting is indicated by "DIM ON"... -
Page 30: Touch Sensor Tone
Press the MENU button to end the menu mode. NOTE The beep sound is not output from the preout jacks. Navigation Mute Function When the KENWOOD Navigation System is connected, an interruption of the audio guide results in the temporary lowering of the audio level. NOTE The Navigation mute function cannot be used unless a TEL mute cable is connected to the KENWOOD Navigation System. -
Page 31: Disabled System Indicator (Dsi)
Turning Automatic Time Adjustment On/Off: Hold down the MENU button for one second or more. "MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on. Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the Automatic Time Adjustment function appears in the display. Press the 4 button to search in the other direction. -
Page 32: Theft Deterrent Faceplate
Other features Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Removing Faceplate: Press the release button and drop open the faceplate. In its dropped condition, whilst drawing the faceplate to one side, pull it to the front and remove it. -
Page 33: 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 34: Connecting Cables To Terminals
A–4 Pin (Yellow) Connector A Connector B — 34 — Fuse (10A) KENWOOD disc changer / DAB control input NOTE To connect the Disc changer or DAB unit, consult each manual. Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either the... -
Page 35: Installation
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 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 37: 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 38 Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM The memory is erased when The battery cable has not been connected to the proper the ignition is turned off. terminal. The ignition and battery cable are incorrectly connected. The TEL mute function does The TEL mute cable is not connected properly. not work.
- Page 39 ] 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. — 39 —...
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Page 40: Specifications
Frequency response (±3 dB) ...30~18 kHz (70 µV) Separation ...43 dB (1 kHz) Signal to Noise ratio Dolby NR OFF (KRC-677R) ...57 dB Dolby NR OFF (KRC-577R) ...54 dB Dolby B NR ON (KRC-677R) ...65 dB Audio section Preout Level(mV)/Load ...1800 mV/10 kΩ...