Contents Safety precautions...3 About Cassette tape...5 About RDS ...5 General features ...6 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Loudness System Q Audio Control Speaker Setting TEL Mute Switching Display Switching Clock Display Auxiliary Input Display Setting Faceplate Angle Adjustment Theft Deterrent Faceplate Hiding the Control Panel Tuner features...11 Tuning...
KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players released in 1998 or later can be connected to this unit. Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwood dealer for connectable models of disc changers/ CD players. Note that any KENWOOD disc changers/ CD...
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Safety precautions NOTE • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset button is pressed. After you press the reset button, the Mask Key will be needed to restart the unit.
About Cassette tape Cleaning the tape head When there’s noise or the sound quality is bad during tape play the tape head maybe dirty, clean the tape head. About Cassette tape • If the tape is slack tighten it. • If the cassette tape label is peeling off glue it on again.
General features SRC/ PWR OFF ATT/ LOUD SYSTEM Q indicator Clock indicator Speaker Setting indicator Power Q/AUD Turning ON the Power Turn the vehicle ignition ON. The faceplate reverses and control panel is displayed. Turning OFF the Power Turn the vehicle ignition OFF. When the set time for removing the faceplate (page 10) lapses, the faceplate reverses and the control panel is hidden.
The time until full power OFF can be set in <Power OFF Timer> (page 30). Volume Increasing Volume Press the [u] button. Decreasing Volume Press the [d] button. Attenuator Turning the volume down quickly. Press the [ATT] button. Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator turns ON or OFF. When it’s ON, the "ATT"...
General features Audio Control Select the source for adjustment Press the [SRC] button. Enter Audio Control mode Press the [AUD] button for at least 1 second. Select the Audio item for adjustment Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted switch as shown below.
TEL Mute The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in. When a call comes in "CALL" is displayed. The audio system pauses. Listening to the audio during a call Press the [SRC] button. The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back When the call ends Hang up the phone.
General features Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selecting the display when this device is switched to Auxiliary input source. Select Auxiliary input source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "AUX" display. Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the [NAME.S] button for at least 2 seconds. The presently selected AUX Name is displayed.
Hiding the Control Panel Prevents tampering with the unit while your car is being serviced etc. Hiding the control panel Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. The faceplate slides open. When the time set in <OFF Wait Time Setting> (page 27) lapses, the faceplate is hidden and the power turns OFF.
Tuner features Tuning Selecting the station. Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. Tune up or down band Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "Auto-Memory" display. Open Auto Memory Entry Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 2 seconds. When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory Auto Memory Entry closes. •...
RDS features Traffic Information Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic bulletin starts even when you aren't listening to the radio. Press the [TI] button. Each time the button is pressed the Traffic Information function turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "TI"...
Rock Music "Rock M" Easy Listening Music "Easy M" Light Classical "Light M" Serious Classical "Classics" Other Music "Other M" Weather "Weather" Finance "Finance" Children's programs "Children" Social Affairs "Social" Religion "Religion" Phone In "Phone In" Travel "Travel" Leisure "Leisure" Jazz Music "Jazz"...
RDS features Changing Language for PTY Function Selecting the Program Type display language. Enter PTY mode Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 14). Enter Changing Language mode Press the [DISP] button. Select the language Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is pressed the language switches as shown below.
Playing Cassette Tapes When there's no Cassette Tape inserted Slide open the faceplate Press the [0] button. Insert a Cassette Tape. When the faceplate has been slid open, it might interfere with the shift lever or something else. If this happens, pay attention to safety and move the shift lever or take an appropriate action, then operate the unit.
Cassette player features DPSS (Direct Program Search System) Indicating the songs to skip, and Fast Forwarding or Rewinding. Skipping to a later song Press the [¢] button. Each time the button is pressed the number of songs skipped increases. Skipping to a previous song Press the [4] button.
External disc control features SCAN RDM REP M.RDM Track number Playing External Disc FM SRC Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to this unit. Press the [SRC] button. Select the display for the disc player you want. Display examples: Display "CD"...
External disc control features Track Search Selecting the song you want to hear. Press the [4] or [¢] button. Album Search (Function of disc changer) Selecting the disc you want to hear. Press the [AM] or [FM] button. Direct Track Search (Function of remote) Doing Track Search by entering the track number.
Press the [SCAN] button. "Scan ON" is displayed. Release it when the song you want to listen to is played Press the [SCAN] button. Random Play Playing all the songs on the disc in random order. Press the [RDM] button. Each time the button is pressed Random Play turns ON or OFF.
External disc control features Disc Naming (DNPS) Attaching a title to a CD. Play the disc you want to attach a name to • A title can't be attached to a MD. • Disc Naming can't be done during CD text display. Enter name set mode Press the [NAME.S] button for at least 2 seconds.
Menu system The disc being displayed is played. Canceling the DNPP mode Press the [DNPP] button on the remote. 4/¢ # 1-6 MENU Menu display RDS indicator NEWS indicator — 23 —...
Menu system Menu System Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions. The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after this operation explanation. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU"...
transmit level indicator lights up in the display. "APPROVED" is displayed, and the Mask Key function activates. Press the Reset button and when it's removed from the battery power source Turn the power ON The vehicle engine turns ON. "TRANSMIT 1" is displayed. Enter the Mask Key's signal Repeat steps 4 and 5 abobe, and enter the Mask Key's signal.
2 Press the [4] or [¢] button. When the blue fine adjustment is completed, press the [#3] button. Function of the KRC-V791 The set color memory Press the [#5] button for at least 2 seconds. When the setting in the memory is called up press the [#5] button.
Dimmer Dimming this unit's display automatically when the vehicle light switch is turned ON. Display Setting "Dimmer ON" The display dims. "Dimmer OFF" The display doesn't dim. OFF Wait Time Setting Setting the time until the faceplate hide operation starts after the power is turned OFF.
Menu system News Bulletin with Timeout Setting It switches automatically when a news bulletin starts even if the radio isn't being listened to. Also, the time interval when interrupt is prohibited can be set. Display and Setting "News OFF" "News 00min" "News 90min"...
When the AF function is ON, the "RDS" indicator is ON. When no other stations with stronger reception are available for the same program in the RDS network, you may hear the incoming broadcast in bits and snatches. Turn OFF the AF function in such a case.
Menu system Power OFF Timer Setting the timer to turn this unit's power OFF automatically when Standby mode continues. Using this setting can save the vehicle's battery power. Display Setting "OFF – – – –" Power OFF Timer function is OFF. "OFF 20min"...
Loading and Replacing the battery Use one lithium battery (CR2025). Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case. 2WARNING Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a doctor immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed.
Basic Operations of remote In Cassette tape source [4]/ [¢] buttons Do <DPSS (Direct Program Search System)> (page 18). [38] button Plays the reverse side of the tape. [FM ] button Fast forwards the tape. When the [38] button is pressed it releases. [AM] button Rewinds the tape.
2CAUTION ... Number of items • 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..1 •...
Power control/ Motor antenna A–7 Pin (Red) control wire (Blue/White) A–4 Pin (Yellow) Connector A Connector B — 34 — To KENWOOD disc changer/ DAB control input/ KPA-SD100/KPA-HD100/KPA-SS100 To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals. To "EXT.AMP.CONT." terminal of the amplifier having the external amp EXT.CONT.
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.
Removing the Unit Insert the removal tool into the indentations in the hard rubber frame, and pull it gently until the lock is released. Accessory4 Removal tool Screw (M4X8) Remove the screw (M4×8) (commercially available) on the back panel. Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side, as shown.
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. General The power does not turn ON.01 The fuse has blown.
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Troubleshooting Guide The Mask Key item isn’t displayed in the Menu The Mask Key function is already activated. When the Mask Key function is activated it isn’t displayed in the menu items. The Touch Sensor Tone doesn’t sound.34 The preout jack is being used. The Touch Sensor Tone can’t be output from the preout jack.
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The specified disc does not play, but another one plays The specified CD is quite dirty. Clean the CD. The CD is upside-down.53 Load the CD with the labeled side up. The disc is loaded in a different slot from that Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified disc.
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Troubleshooting Guide The messages shown below display your systems condition. Eject: No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded. Load the disc magazine properly. No CD in the unit. Insert the CD. No Disc: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.