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KRC-659R
KRC-559R
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CASSETTE RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
© B64-1149-00 (EW)

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  • Page 1 KRC-659R CASSETTE RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL KRC-559R © B64-1149-00 (EW) Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Bef ore use Using Dolby B NR (Noise Reduction)..........20 Safety precautions ................3 Sw itching Tape Types ................20 Sw itching Display for Tape ..............20 But t ons and D isplay Tape Advance Function..............20 Basic operations...................5 M usic Repeat Function ..............20 Tuner features..................5 RDS features..................6 D isc cont rol f eat ures...
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    • If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange possibility of w ater splashing. • KDC-C100 / KDC-C302 / C205 / C705 / non-Kenwood CD changers smells, turn off the pow er immediately and • Do not subject the faceplate to excessive consult your Kenw ood dealer.
  • Page 4 Handling Cassette Tapes the surface of the panel and/or cause the • Do not play a cassette w hose tape has gone KRC-659R PROG/PTY indicator letters to peel off. slack. In such a case, w ind it tight using a pencil or the like in one of the spools.
  • Page 5: But T Ons And D Isplay Basic Operations

    MENU DISP/TEXT DISP/TEXT AUDIO AUDIO NAME.S NAME.S ATT / LOUD MENU AM #1~6 MENU AM DISP for KRC-659R for KRC-659R LOUD indicator Preset station number Frequency ST indicator ATT indicator LOUD AUTO indicator Band display for KRC-559R for KRC-559R Band display...
  • Page 6: Rds Features

    DISP/TEXT DISP/TEXT AUDIO AUDIO NAME.S NAME.S #1~6 MENU TI / DISP B NR DISP VOL ADJ for KRC-659R for KRC-659R TAPE indicator TI indicator NEWS indicator ¢ indicator TA indicator Number of tracks to be skipped LOUD LOUD NEWS DUAL...
  • Page 7: Disc Control Features

    DISP/TEXT AUDIO AUDIO NAME.S NAME.S D.SCN AUDIO / DISP / MENU SCAN M.RDM MENU NAME.S for KRC-659R for KRC-659R Track time/ Direct inputted track number/ Track number Clock display Disc number Direct inputted disc number LOUD LOUD NEWS DUAL TEXT £...
  • Page 8: Remote Control

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  • Page 9: Basic Operat Ions Pow Er

    Basic operations (See page 5) Pow er Loudness Turning on the pow er: This function amplifies low and high tones w hen the volume is turned dow n. Press the SRC button. The LOUD indicator lights up, w hen the loudness function is N OTE Turn the pow er on before carrying out the follow ing procedures.
  • Page 10: M Enu System

    GRAP ON ↔ GRAP OFF Sw itching Graphic Display ↑↓ Example: If you w ant to sw itch the tuning mode from AUTO1 (KRC-659R Only) to manual, first search through the functions until BEEP ON ↔ BEEP OFF Touch Sensor Tone you see "AUTO 1"...
  • Page 11: Tuner Features Select Ing Tuning M Ode

    Tuner features (See page 5) Select ing Tuning M ode Tuning You can choose from three tuning modes: auto seek, preset Press the SRC button repeatedly until the tuner mode is obtained. station seek, and manual. The “AUTO1” indicator lights up "TUNER"...
  • Page 12: Local Seek Function

    Tuner features (See page 5) Local Seek Funct ion St at ion Preset M em ory With the local seek function turned on, auto seek tuning skips Store the frequency of the station currently being listened to. stations w ith relatively poor reception. You can then recall that station w ith a single touch of a button.
  • Page 13: Direct Access Tuning

    Recalling a Preset Station: N OTE Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station. • When a frequency w hich cannot be received is input, this The number of the recalled station is displayed. frequency is not verified and operation returns to the original N OTE frequency input mode.
  • Page 14: Preset Station Seek W Ith Programme Service

    Tuner features RDS features (See page 5) (See page 6) Function of rem ote control w ith DNPP button (See page 8) RD S (Radio D at a Syst em ) Preset st at ion seek w it h Program m e service nam e RDS is a digital information system that lets you receive signals besides those of regular radio programmes, such as You can search for the preset station w ith Programme Service...
  • Page 15: Af (Alternative Frequency) Function

    A F (A lt ernat ive Frequency) Funct ion Rest rict ing RD S Region (Region Rest rict Funct ion) When poor reception is experienced, automatically sw itch to You can choose w hether or not to restrict the RDS channels, another frequency broadcasting the same programme in the received w ith the AF function for a particular netw ork, to a same RDS netw ork w ith better reception.
  • Page 16: Traffic Information Function

    RDS features (See page 6) Traf f ic Inf orm at ion Funct ion A ut o TP Seek Funct ion You can listen to traffic information. If you are listening to When the TI function is on and poor reception conditions are tapes or discs, they w ill continue playing until a traffic bulletin experienced w hen listening to a traffic information station, is broadcast.
  • Page 17: Presetting Volume For Traffic Information/New S

    Preset t ing V olum e f or Traf f ic Inf orm at ion/N ew s N OTE Depending on the interval chosen, the "##M " in the display w ill Preset the volume level to be used for traffic information and new s broadcasts.
  • Page 18: Programme Type (Pty) Function

    RDS features (See page 6) ( Speech ..1~ 9,16~ 23, 29, M usic ..10~ 15, 24~ 28) Program m e Type (PTY ) Funct ion • You can select the type of programme directly by pressing a Conduct auto seek tuning only on those stations w ith selected preset button.
  • Page 19: Cassette Player Features

    Cassette player features (See page 6) Playing Casset t e Tapes N OTE Remove a cassette from the unit w hen not listening to it for a Loading and Playing Cassettes: w hilst. If you leave it in the unit too long, the tape may stick to A press of the release button results in the faceplate dropping the tape head and cause the unit to malfunction.
  • Page 20: Using Dolby B Nr (Noise Reduction)

    Cassette player features (See page 6) Function of the KRC-659R Tape A dvance Funct ion U sing D olby B N R (N oise Reduct ion) Rew inds to the beginning of the current track (or fast forw ards to the beginning of the next track), continuing tape Listen to tapes recorded using the Dolby B NR system.
  • Page 21: Disc Control Features

    Disc control features (See page 7) 7 When a unit equipped w ith an O-N sw itch is to be connected, Pausing and Restarting Disc Play: please also see the instruction manual of this unit. Press the 38 button to make the disc pause. Set the O-N sw itch to "N".
  • Page 22: Fast Forw Arding And Reversing Disc Play

    Disc control features (See page 7) Fast Forw arding and Reversing D isc Play D isc Search Fast Forw arding Disc Play: Search forw ards or backw ards through the discs in a disc changer until you reach the one that you w ant to listen to. Hold dow n on the ¢...
  • Page 23: Track / Disc Repeat Function

    Track / D isc Repeat Funct ion Track Scan Funct ion Repeat playing the current track or disc. Successively play the beginning of each track on a disc until you find the track that you w ant to listen to. Turning Repeat Play Function On/ Off: Turning Track Scan Function On/ Off: Press the REP button to sw itch the repeat play function on and...
  • Page 24: Disc Scan Function

    Disc control features (See page 7) D isc Scan Funct ion Random Play Funct ion Successively play the beginning of each disc on a changer Play all the tracks on the current disc in random order. until you find the one that you w ant to listen to. Press the RDM button to sw itch the random play function on Turning Disc Scan Function On/ Off: and off.
  • Page 25: M Agazine Random Play Function

    M agazine Random Play Funct ion Sw it ching D isplay f or D iscs Play the tracks on all the discs in the disc changer in random Sw itch the display that appears w hile discs are playing. order. Sw itching Display for Discs: Press the M .RDM button to sw itch the magazine random play Each time you press the DISP button, the display during disc...
  • Page 26: Presetting Disc Names

    Disc control features (See page 7) Preset t ing D isc N am es N OTE Direct Alphabet Input If the disc changers that w ere manufactured and sold after 1997 Store the names of discs to be displayed w hen played. are connected, you can directly input letters using the Play the disc w hose name you w ant to preset.
  • Page 27: Text Scroll

    Function of Rem ote control w ith num ber / letter entry button Text Scroll (See page 8) This function permits the text to be scrolled and the entire D irect Track Search text to be displayed. Sw itching betw een manual scrolling and automatic scrolling is permitted.
  • Page 28: Direct Disc Search

    Disc control features (See page 7) Function of disc changers w ith rem ote control having Function of Rem ote control w ith DNPP button (See page 8) num ber/letter entry buttons (See page 8) D isc N am e Preset Play (D N PP) D irect D isc Search If you have preset the name of a disc that you w ant to listen Using the remote control, make direct input of the disc...
  • Page 29: Ot Her F Eat Ures Audio Control Setting

    Other features (See page 7) A udio Cont rol Set t ing Table of A udio Cont rol Set t ing Adjust various parameters of sound quality. Adjustment Operation of Audio control button mode ¢ button 4 button Press the AUDIO button to enter the control mode. (Display) Press either the FM or AM button.
  • Page 30: Tel M Ute Function

    TEL M ut e Funct ion N avigat ion M ut e Funct ion Shut dow n the audio system temporarily w henever an When the KENWOOD Navigation System is connected, an incoming call is received. interruption of the audio guide results in the temporary low ering of the audio level.
  • Page 31: Automatic Dimmer Function

    Function of the KRC-659R Touch sensor t one A ut om at ic D im m er Funct ion This function produces a beep sound that accompanies button operation. It can be sw itched on or off. The display dims w hen the car's lights are turned on.
  • Page 32: Adjusting Time

    Other features (See page 7) A djust ing Tim e Hold dow n either the AM or FM button for tw o seconds or more to enter the Time Adjustment mode. With automatic time adjustment, you can set the clock time automatically according to time data sent from RDS stations The hour display w ill blink.
  • Page 33: Sw Itching Graphic Display

    Function of the KRC-659R D SI (D isabled Syst em Indicat or) Sw it ching Graphic D isplay A red indicator blinks on the unit after the faceplate is removed, w arning potential thieves. The factory default for This function permits the graphic display to be sw itched to this function is "ON".
  • Page 34: Theft Deterrent Faceplate

    Removing Faceplate: Press the release button and drop open the faceplate. In its dropped condition, w hile draw ing the faceplate to one side, pull it to the front and remove it. Release button KRC-659R PROG DISC LOUD B NR SCAN B.S/RDM...
  • Page 35: Basic Operat Ion Of Rem Ot E Cont Rol (Opt Ional)

    Basic operations of remote control (See page 8) Optional 2CA U TION N OTE Do not set the remote control on hot places such as above the A portion of the operations may not be possible, depending on the fascia panel (dashboard). unit that is connected.
  • Page 36 Basic operations of remote control (See page 8) Optional Tuner M ode Tape M ode • Number/ letter entry buttons • T.ADV buttons Press buttons #1-6 to recall preset stations. Press the 4 button to start play again at the beginning of the During direct access tuning, use these buttons to input the current track.
  • Page 37 D isc Cont rol M ode • Number/ letter entry buttons Used to specify the track (disc) number used in direct track (disc) searches. Used to enter letters during disc name preset. • TRACK buttons – Press the TRACK button to search through the tracks backw ards.
  • Page 38: Inst Allat Ion

    A ccessories External view Number of items 2CA U TION • If your car is not prepared for this special connection-system, consult your Kenw ood dealer...........1 • Only use antenna conversion adapters (ISO-JASO) w hen the antenna cord has an ISO plug. •...
  • Page 39 (White) Pin Numbers for Fuse (10A) FM /AM antenna Cable Colour Functions ISO Connectors input KENWOOD disc changer / DAB control input External Pow er Connector N OTE A–4 Yellow Battery To connect the Disc changer or DAB unit, consult each manual.
  • Page 40 Connect ing Cables t o Term inals 2WA RN IN G Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.39) N OTE The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type When the connection is made as in 3 above, the unit' s pow er w ill of vehicle you drive.
  • Page 41 Inst allat ion Removing the hard rubber frame Removing the Unit Refer to the section “ Removing the hard rubber frame” and Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the tw o then remove the hard rubber frame. locks on the low er level.
  • Page 42: Troubleshoot Ing Guide

    Troubleshoot ing Guide What might appear to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or misw iring. Before calling service, first check the follow ing table for possible problems. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The pow er does not turn on.
  • Page 43 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The memory is erased w hen The battery cable has not been connected to the proper Connect the cable correctly, referring to the section on the ignition is turned off. terminal. "Connecting Cables to Terminals". The ignition and battery cable are incorrectly connected. Connect the cable correctly, referring to the section on "Connecting Cables to Terminals".
  • Page 44 Troubleshoot ing Guide The follow ing messages are displayed w hen 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.
  • Page 45: Specif Icat Ions

    Tape speed ..............4.76 cm/sec. Wow & Flutter (WRM S) ............0.08 % Frequency response (120 µs : KRC-659R) ......30 Hz – 14 kHz (± 3 dB) (70 µs : KRC-559R) ......30 Hz – 18 kHz (± 3 dB) Separation (1 kHz) ..............40 dB Signal to Noise ratio (Dolby NR OFF : KRC-559R) ........54 dB...
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