Kenwood KRC-479R Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 KRC-479R KRC-379R KRC-35R CASSETTE RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL B64-1820-00 (EN)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety precautions...3 General features Power...5 Volume ...5 Attenuator ...5 Switching Modes ...6 Loudness ...6 System Q ...6 Audio Control Setting...7 Mobile Preset...7 TEL Mute ...8 Theft Deterrent Faceplate...8 Tuner features Tuning ...9 Station Preset Memory...10 Clock display ...10 RDS features RDS (Radio Data System) ...11 Enhanced Other Network ...11 Alarm...11... -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
DNPS, DNPP, Magazine random play, and CD Text display. Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302, C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers can be connected. 2CAUTION You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectly. - Page 4 Safety precautions NOTE • 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.
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Page 5: General Features
General features Release button u A T T ATT / LOUD ATT indicator SYSTEM Q indicator LOUD indicator Power Turning on the power: ¢ Q/AUD Press the SRC button. NOTE Turn the power on before carrying out the following procedures. Turning off the power: Hold down the PWR OFF button for one second or more. -
Page 6: Switching Modes
General features Switching Modes Switching Modes: Each time you press the SRC button, the mode switches as follows: Tuner mode Tape mode External disc control mode 1 External disc control mode 2 / AUX mode Standby mode Selecting the standby mode: Press the SRC button repeatedly to select to "ALL OFF"... -
Page 7: Audio Control Setting
Note that some of these parameters cannot be controlled by the audio control setting feature. Their setting values are different depending on the setting of the mobile preset plan mode. Audio Control Setting Adjust various parameters of sound quality. Hold down the AUD button for one second or more to enter the control mode. -
Page 8: Tel Mute
General features TEL Mute Shut down the audio system temporarily whenever an incoming call is received. NOTE The function will not work if a cable is not connected to the car phone. When the telephone rings: When a call is received, "CALL" is displayed and all the unit functions are temporarily interrupted. -
Page 9: Tuner Features
Tuner features #1 – 6 Band display Preset station number ST indicator Tuning ¢ Press the SRC button repeatedly until the tuner mode is obtained. "TUNER" is displayed only when the tuner mode is selected. Press either the FM or AM button to select the band. Each time you press the FM button, the band switches between the FM1, FM2 and FM3. -
Page 10: Station Preset Memory
Tuner features 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. Hold down the button (#1-6) that you want to use for the station, for two seconds or more. -
Page 11: Rds (Radio Data System)
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. When listening to an RDS station (ie, a station with RDS capability), the programme service name of the station is displayed along with the frequency, advising you quickly which station is being received. -
Page 12: Programme Type (Pty) Function
RDS features Programme Type (PTY) Function Conduct auto seek tuning only on those stations with selected kinds of programmes. Press the PTY button. "PTY" is displayed, and the Programme Type Selection (PTY) Mode entered. If you make no key input in 30 seconds, the mode will automatically turn off. -
Page 13: Presetting Volume For Traffic Information/News
When "PTY" is blinking in the display, perform auto seek tuning. The tuner scans for another station with the same type of programme. Cancelling Programme Type Function During Its Operation: Press the PTY button. Presetting Volume for Traffic Information/News Preset the volume level to be used for traffic information and news broadcasts. -
Page 14: Playing Cassette Tapes
Cassette player features Playing Cassette Tapes Loading and Playing Cassettes: Load a cassette with the tape exposed on the right. The tape starts playing automatically. Playing Cassettes Already Loaded: Press the SRC button repeatedly until tape mode is obtained. "TAPE" is displayed when the tape mode has been selected. Listening to the other side: Press the 23 button. -
Page 15: Music Repeat
NOTE The tape advance function "knows" where a track begins by detecting the blank space preceding it (i.e., the space between tracks). However, when the blank space lasts for less than 4 seconds or contains noise, this function may not operate correctly. -
Page 16: External Disc Control Features Playing Disc Mode
External disc control features Playing Disc mode This function permits the connection of optional players and the playing of discs. Playing Discs: Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the external disc control mode. The disc will start playing. NOTE The external disc control mode will differ, depending on the unit that is connected. -
Page 17: Track / Disc Repeat
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc. Making a Forward Disc Search: Press the DISC button to display the desired disc number. Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number increases by one. Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc. NOTE "LOAD"... -
Page 18: Switching Display For Discs
External disc control features Switching Display for Discs Switch the display that appears whilst discs are playing. Switching Display for Discs: Each time you press the CLK button, the display during disc play switches as follows: Track time Disc name (DNPS) (only when being preset) Disc title (Units featuring CD text/MD only) Track title (Units featuring CD text/MD only) Clock... -
Page 19: Random Play
Press either the 4 or ¢ button to move the cursor to the desired position. The 4 button moves the cursor to the left, and the ¢ button to the right. – Press the DISC or DISC button to display the desired character. -
Page 20: 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 on. -
Page 21: Menu System
Menu System You can set the defaults for additional functions in the menu mode. Make a setting for each function, referring to the following operations. Enter the menu mode Hold down the MENU button for one second or more. "MENU" is displayed when the menu mode is entered. The function that you can adjust is indicated with the current settings displayed. -
Page 22: Automatic Time Adjustment
Menu settings Automatic Time Adjustment With automatic time adjustment, you can set the clock time automatically according to time data sent from RDS stations (after receiving RDS signals for several minutes). You can also set the time manually if the automatic time adjustment function is turned off. -
Page 23: Selecting Tuning Mode
Display and setting: "LO.S ON" : The local seek function is on. "LO.S OFF" : The local seek function is off. (Default setting) Selecting Tuning Mode <In Tuner 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"... -
Page 24: Restricting Rds Region (Region Restrict Function)
Menu settings Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function) You can choose whether or not to restrict the RDS channels, received with the AF function for a particular network, to a specific region. When the Region Restrict Function is on, the region is restricted. -
Page 25: Power Off Timer
Power OFF Timer Set the time for the OFF Timer function activated when you selected Standby mode. If the predefined time elapses, this unit's power is automatically turned off. Display and setting: "OFF – – –" : Power OFF Timer function is cancelled. "OFF 20M"... -
Page 26: 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 27: Connecting Cables To Terminals
Car fuse box (Main fuse) – Battery KENWOOD disc changer input Power Control Front left output (White) terminal (P.28) (KRC-479R only) Rear left output (White) Rear right output (Red) Front right output (Red) (KRC-479R only) Wiring harness (Accessory1) Power control/ Motor antenna control cable (Blue/White) P.CONT... - Page 28 (ISO–JASO) (Accessory3) NOTE To connect the Disc changer, consult your Disc changer manual. KENWOOD disc changer input Front left output (White) Power Control (KRC-479R only) terminal (P.28) Rear left output Fuse (10A) (White) FM/AM antenna input Plug (P.29) Rear right...
- Page 29 Connecting Cables to Terminals Connector Function Guide Connector B Connector A *Plug Pin Numbers for Functions setting ISO Connectors External Power Connector A–4 Battery Ignition (ACC) Power Control A–5 A–7 Ignition (ACC) Battery Earth (Ground) A–8 Connection Speaker Connector Rear Right ( B–1 –...
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Page 30: Installation
Installation Installation Firewall or metal support Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) Self-tapping Metal mounting screw strap (commercially (commercially 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). Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or... - Page 31 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 32: 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 33 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 34 Troubleshooting Guide CD/MD/External disc control mode PROBLEM The disc control mode cannot No cable has been connected to the disc changer input be selected. terminal on the unit. The specified disc does not The specified CD is very dirty. play, but another one plays The CD is upside-down.
- Page 35 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. — 35 —...
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Page 36: Specifications
Frequency response (±3 dB) (120 µs)...30 Hz – 14 kHz Separation (1 kHz) ...43 dB Signal to Noise ratio ...54 dB Audio section Maximum output power KRC-479R ...45 W ´ 4 KRC-379R/35R...40 W ´ 4 Output power (DIN 45324, +B=14.4V) KRC-479R ...28 W ´ 4 KRC-379R/35R...26 W ´ 4 Tone action Bass : ...100 Hz ±10 dB...