Kenwood KRC-32R Instruction Manual
Kenwood KRC-32R Instruction Manual

Kenwood KRC-32R Instruction Manual

Cassette receiver

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KRC-477R
KRC-477RV
KRC-377R
KRC-32R
CASSETTE RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
© B64-1326-00 (EW)

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  • Page 1 KRC-477R KRC-477RV KRC-377R KRC-32R CASSETTE RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-1326-00 (EW)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before use Safety precautions ...3 Basic operations Power...5 Switching Modes ...5 Volume ...5 Attenuator ...6 Loudness ...6 Menu System...6 Tuner features Selecting Tuning Mode ...8 Tuning ...8 Local Seek Function ...8 Monaural Reception ...8 Station Preset Memory ...9 Auto Memory Entry...9 Preset station seek with Programme service name ...10 Switching Display for Tuner ...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. EJECT MENU...
  • Page 5: Basic Operations

    Basic operations u A T T CD MD-CHANGER CONTROL LOUD SCAN B.S/RDM T.C/D.SCN ATT / LOUD LOUD indicator ATT indicator Power SRC / ¢ MENU PWR OFF Turning on the power: Press the SRC button. NOTE EJECT MENU Turn the power on before carrying out the following procedures. / PTY Turning off the power: DISC...
  • Page 6: Attenuator

    Basic operations 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. When the attenuator is off, the volume returns to the original level.
  • Page 7 If you fail to end the menu mode, several functions may not operate properly, including the Traffic Information function, the News Bulletin function with PTY news timeout setting, and the Alarm function. • The News function turns on when the setting is made for the news interruption interval.
  • Page 8: Tuner Features Selecting Tuning Mode

    Tuner features Selecting Tuning Mode Select which tuning mode — auto seek or manual — to use as the default. When the AUTO indicator is on, auto seek tuning is selected. When the indicator is off, manual tuning is selected. Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.
  • Page 9: Station Preset Memory

    Switching settings Press either the AM button or FM button. The display and setting will change. Press the MENU button to end the menu mode. Station Preset Memory Store the frequency of the station currently being listened to. You can then recall that station with a single touch of a button. Select the band/ station that you want to have stored.
  • Page 10: Preset Station Seek With Programme Service Name

    Tuner features Function of the KRC-477R/KRC-477RV Preset station seek with Programme service name You can search for the preset station with Programme Service name. Press the DNPP button on the remote control. “SNPP” will be displayed once the seek mode is entered. The names of the stations preset in the band currently listened to are displayed for 5 seconds each.
  • Page 11: Rds Features

    RDS features CD MD-CHANGER CONTROL LOUD SCAN B.S/RDM T.C/D.SCN #1~6 PTY indicator ™ indicator RDS (Radio Data System) ¢ MENU 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

    RDS features AF (Alternative Frequency) Function When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch to another frequency broadcasting the same programme in the same RDS network with better reception. The ™ indicator lights up when the AF function is turned Turning AF Function On/Off: Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.
  • Page 13: Auto Tp Seek Function

    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: News Bulletin Function With Pty News Timeout Setting

    RDS features 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 15 Music(ROCK M) 12.Easy Listening Music(EASY M) 13.Light Classical(LIGHT M) 14.Serious Classical(CLASSICS) 15.Other Music(OTHER M) 16.Weather(WEATHER) 17.Finance(FINANCE) 18.Children’s programmes(CHILDREN) Affairs(SOCIAL A) 20.Religion(RELIGION) In(PHONE IN) 22.Travel(TRAVEL) 24.Jazz Music(JAZZ) 25.Country Music(COUNTRY) 26.National Music(NATION M) 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) •...
  • Page 16: Cassette Player Features

    Cassette player features 2 3/EJECT MENU EJECT CD MD-CHANGER CONTROL LOUD SCAN B.S/RDM T.C/D.SCN M.RDM T.CALL indicator Playing Cassette Tapes ¢ Loading and Playing Cassettes: Load a cassette with the tape exposed on the right. The tape starts playing automatically. MENU Playing Cassettes Already Loaded: / PTY...
  • Page 17: Blank Skip

    Blank Skip Automatically fast forwards to the beginning of the next track when long blank spaces (10 seconds or more) are detected, continuing tape playback. This function is on, when unit is first powered on. Turning Blank Skip Function On/Off: Press the B.S button to switch the blank skip function on and off.
  • Page 18: Clock Display

    Cassette player features Clock display Switching to the clock display : Each time you press the CLK button, the display switches between the tape display and clock. External disc control features LOUD SCAN B.S/RDM D.SCN SCAN Track number Track time —...
  • Page 19: Playing Disc Mode

    The external disc control mode will differ, depending on the unit that is connected. Mode Display Examples • "CD"...when a CD player is connected • "DISC"...when a disc changer is connected • "DISC-1", "DISC-2"...when two disc changers are connected Pausing and Restarting Disc Play: Press the 38 button to make the disc pause.
  • Page 20: 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 21: Disc Scan

    The track number currently being heard blinks in the display. 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 22: Magazine Random Play

    External disc control features Magazine Random Play Function of disc changers) 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. "MRDM ON" is displayed when magazine random play is turned The display of the disc and track numbers change continuously as the next track is being selected.
  • Page 23: Disc Name Preset Play (Dnpp)

    • If you want to change the name of a disc, repeat steps 1 and 2 to display the name, and then repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter the changes. • Pressing the reset button does not erase the disc names stored in a disc changer.
  • Page 24: Text / Title Scroll

    External disc control features Text / Title Scroll This function permits the text to be scrolled and the entire text to be displayed. Switching between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling is permitted. The factory default is manual scrolling. To scroll manually: Press the DISP button to display the disc title or the track title.
  • Page 25: Other Features

    Other features CD MD-CHANGER CONTROL LOUD SCAN B.S/RDM T.C/D.SCN M.RDM Clock display Selectable Illumination ¢ AUD/MENU You can switch the colour of the button illumination between green and amber. Hold down the MENU button for one second or more. EJECT MENU "MENU"...
  • Page 26: Audio Control Setting

    Other features Audio Control Setting Adjust various parameters of sound quality. Press the AUD button to enter the control 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 27: Tel Mute

    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 28: Disabled System Indicator (Dsi)

    Other features Disabled System Indicator (DSI) A red indicator blinks on the unit after the faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves. The factory default for this function is "ON". Turning Disabled System Indicator On/Off: Hold down the MENU button for one second or more. "MENU"...
  • Page 29: 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 30: Connecting Cables To Terminals

    Fuse (10A) Plug (P.32) KENWOOD disc changer / DAB control input NOTE To connect the Disc changer or DAB unit, consult each manual. NOTE To connect the KENWOOD navigation system, consult your navigation manual. – To front left speaker White Gray/Black –...
  • Page 31 DAB unit, consult each manual. Plug (P.32) TEL mute terminal NOTE To connect the KENWOOD navigation system, consult your navigation manual. Power Control Terminal Connections The output of the Power Control terminal is switched along with the power on/off switching of the unit.
  • Page 32 Connecting Cables to Terminals Connector Function Guide Connector B Connector A *Plug Pin Numbers for Cable Colour setting ISO Connectors External Power Connector A–4 Yellow A–5 Blue/White A–7 Yellow A–8 Black Speaker Connector B–1 Purple B–2 Purple/Black B–3 Gray B–4 Gray/Black B–5 White...
  • Page 33: Installation

    Installation Installation Firewall or metal support Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) Self-tapping Metal mounting Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve screw strap (commercially with a screwdriver or similar utensil (commercially and attach it in place. available) available) NOTE Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (eg, the sound may skip).
  • Page 34 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.
  • Page 35: 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 36 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 37 ] 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. — 37 —...
  • Page 38: 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 (±3.0 dB) ...30 Hz – 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) ...65 dB Selectivity (DIN) (±400 kHz) ...
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