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Kenwood KRC-709 Instruction Manual

Kenwood KRC-709 Instruction Manual

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KRC-709
CASSETTE RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AMPLI-TUNER-LECTEUR DE CASSETTE
MODE D'EMPLOI
RADIO CASSETTE
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Take the time to read through this instruction manual.
Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the
best performance from your new cassette-receiver.
For your records
Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on
the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial
numbers whenever you call upon your KENWOOD dealer for information or service on
the product.
Model KRC-709 Serial number
©B64-1906-00 (KW)

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  • Page 1 Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your KENWOOD dealer for information or service on the product.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Tuning ...12 Station Preset Memory...12 Auto Memory Entry ...12 Station Name Preset (SNPS) ...13 Switching Display for Tuner...13 Cassette player features Playing Cassette Tapes...14 Fast Forwarding and Rewinding Cassette Tapes ...14 Using Dolby B Noise Reduction...15 Switching Tape Types...15 Using Direct Program Search System (DPSS)...15 Using DPSS with the Remote ...16...

  • 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 RESET button is pressed. If the unit still fails to operate properly after the RESET button has been pressed, contact your local KENWOOD dealer for assistance. • Press the reset button if the disc auto changer is first controlled and operates incorrectly.

  • Page 5: General Features

    General features LOUD B NR SCAN B.S/RDM MTL/M.RDM AUTO ∞ ATT/ LOUD Clock indicator ATT indicator LOUD indicator Speaker Setting indicator Power SRC/ PWR OFF You can help prevent theft of the unit by reversing the faceplate so that the control panel cannot be seen, hiding the unit, and shutting off the audio.

  • Page 6: Switching Modes

    General features Switching Modes Switching Modes: Each time you press the SRC (source) 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 standby mode: Press the SRC button repeatedly and switch to "ALL OFF"...

  • Page 7: Loudness

    Loudness This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is turned down. The LOUD indicator lights up when the loudness function is Turning Loudness On/Off: Press the LOUD button for at least one second to switch the loudness on and off. System Q You can recall the best audio setting preset for different types of the music.

  • Page 8: Audio Control Setting

    General features Audio Control Setting Adjust various parameters of sound quality. Press the AUD button for at least one second to enter the control mode. Selecting 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 9: Forced Closing

    NOTE • Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate under setting 2. • The face plate angle cannot be adjusted during tape play. Forced Closing This function prevents tampering with the unit your car is being serviced etc. Hiding the unit with the ignition turned on (forced closing): Press the SRC button for at least one second.

  • Page 10: Removing The Faceplate

    General features Removing the Faceplate The faceplate can be detached from the unit, helping to deter theft. Removing the faceplate: Choose the way from among the following and open the faceplate. Turn the ignition off, press the SRC button for at least one second when the control panel has been hidden.
  • Page 11 Tuner features AUTO /AME LOUD B NR SCAN B.S/RDM MTL/M.RDM AUTO # 1-6 /NAME.s ST indicator Frequency Band display AUTO indicator PROG PWR OFF DISP NAME.S ¢ DISP Preset station number — 11 —...

  • Page 12: Tuner Features Tuning

    Tuner features Tuning 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. Selecting Tuning Mode: Press the AUTO button.

  • Page 13: Station Name Preset (Snps)

    the last station received. Recalling a Preset Station: Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station. The number of the recalled station is displayed. Station Name Preset (SNPS) You can assign names to radio stations with the Station Preset Memory.

  • Page 14: Cassette Player Features

    Cassette player features LOUD B NR SCAN B.S/RDM MTL/M.RDM AUTO B NR B.S REP MTL DISP Play side B NR indicator MTL indicator IN indicator Playing Cassette Tapes Loading and Playing Cassettes: Press the 0(EJECT) button to slide open the faceplate, showing the cassette (insertion) slot.

  • Page 15: Using Dolby B Noise Reduction

    Press the FM button. Rewinding Tapes: Press the AM button. Canceling: Press the 38 button. Normal tape play will begin. Using Dolby B Noise Reduction Listen to tapes recorded using Dolby B NR. Turning Dolby B Noise Reduction On/Off: Press the B NR button to switch Dolby B NR on and off. The B NR indicator lights up when it is turned on.

  • Page 16: Using Dpss With The Remote

    Cassette player features Using DPSS with the Remote Directly input the number of tracks to skip during playback. Enter the number of tracks you want to skip using the number buttons on the remote. Up to nine tracks can be skipped.
  • Page 17 Play side + Tape counter Play side + Tape running Play side NOTE The tape counter is not exact, but only represents an approximation of the elapsed time. External disc control features LOUD B NR SCAN B.S/RDM SCAN RDM REP M.RDM DISP/ Track number —...

  • Page 18: 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 19: Track Search

    canceled when it reaches the beginning of a track, at which point normal play will automatically resume. Track Search Search forward or backward 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.

  • Page 20: Track Scan

    External disc control features Track Scan Successively play the beginning of each track on a disc until you find the track that you want to listen to. Starting the Track Scan: Press the SCAN button. "Scan ON" is displayed and the first 10 seconds of each track will be played, in order.
  • Page 21 made. 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. Each time the 38 button is pressed, the characters to be entered change as listed below.

  • Page 22: Disc Name Preset Play (Dnpp)

    External disc control features Disc Name Preset Play (DNPP) If you have preset the name of a disc that you want to listen to in the disc changer, you can look for it by name and start playing it. Press the DNPP button on the remote. "DNPP"...

  • Page 23: Menu Settings

    Menu settings LOUD B NR SCAN B.S/RDM MTL/M.RDM AUTO # 1-4 DISP Menu display Menu System MENU 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 PROG PWR OFF...

  • Page 24: Security Code

    Menu settings Security Code When the battery is removed from the unit's power switch, you cannot turn on the unit again unless the preset security code is input. This function helps prevent theft. NOTE You must follow steps 1 to 8 to be able to use the Security Code function.

  • Page 25: Touch Sensor Tone

    Touch Sensor Tone This function produces a beep sound that accompanies button operation. It can be switched on or off. Display and setting: "Beep ON" : Beep setting is on. (Default setting) "Beep OFF" : Beep setting is off. NOTE The beep sound is not output from the preout jacks.

  • Page 26: Dimmer

    Menu settings Dimmer You can dim the display. NOTE The dimmer function is not available for units if the dimmer wire is not connected. Display and setting: "Dimmer ON" : The dimmer setting is on. (Default setting) "Dimmer OFF" : The dimmer setting is off. Time setting for removing the faceplate You can set the interval during which the open control panel cannot reverse to be hidden.

  • Page 27: Basic Operations Of Remote

    Basic Operations of remote 2CAUTION Do not set the remote on hot places such as above the dashboard. Loading and Replacing the Batteries: Use two "AAA"-size batteries. Slide the cover while pressing downwards to remove it as illustrated. Insert the batteries with the following the illustration inside the case.
  • Page 28 Basic Operations of remote Basic operations • VOLUME buttons Press the button to turn the volume up. – Press the button to turn the volume down. • SRC button Each time you press the SRC button, the mode switches as follows: Tuner mode Tape mode...
  • Page 29 Cassette player features • 4/¢ buttons Press the 4 button to start play again at the beginning of the current track. Press the ¢ button to start play at the beginning of the next track. • AM button Rewinds the tape.

  • Page 30: Accessories

    Accessories External view External view ... Number of items ...1 ...1 ...2 ...1 ...2 ...2 2CAUTION Do not use any accessories other than those provided with your unit. If you use other accessories, you may damage the unit. Installation Procedure 1.

  • Page 31: Connecting Wires To Terminals

    Dimmer control wire (Orange / White) Ignition wire (Red) Car fuse box Battery wire (Yellow) Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis) — 31 — To KENWOOD disc changer/ DAB control input/ KPA-SD100/KPA-HD100/KPA-SS100 NOTE To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals.

  • Page 32: Installation (Non-Japanese Cars)

    Installation (non-Japanese cars) Installation (non-Japanese cars) Firewall or metal support Accessory4 Phillips truss Accessory2 head sheet Metal mounting metal screw strap (commercially available) NOTE Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip).

  • Page 33: Removing The Unit

    Removing the Unit Removing the hard rubber frame Insert the removal tool into the indentations in the hard rubber frame, and pull it gently until the lock is released. Removing the Unit Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame” and then remove the hard rubber frame.

  • Page 34: Installation (Japanese-Cars)

    Installation (Japanese-cars) Installing Radio Bracket in Japanese-made Cars (J-Cars) Factory-installed Radio Bracket Factory trim bezel Accessory9 J-Car Trim Plate (place thick part on bottom) (For Nissan Car) After aligning the J-Car bracket with the factory-installed radio bracket, tighten the screws. Accessory8 J-Car Bracket (follow indications for L/R)

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting Guide

    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. PROBLEM The power does not turn on. The fuse has blown.
  • Page 36 Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM No sound can be heard, or the Attenuator is turned on. volume is low. The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side. The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected incorrectly. The cassette tape is bad. The values of Volume offset are low.
  • Page 37 Troubleshooting Guide External disc control mode PROBLEM The disc control mode cannot No wire has been connected to the disc changer input be selected. terminal on the unit. The specified disc does not The specified CD is quite dirty. play, but another one plays The CD is upside-down.
  • Page 38 ] 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 will start playing again. If this indicator continues blinking, it is possible that the tape has become jammed or tangled. ] Contact the Kenwood dealer if the cassette tape cannot be ejected. — 38 —...

  • Page 39: Specifications

    AM tuner section Frequency range (10 kHz space) ...530 kHz – 1700 kHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) ...28 dBµ (25 µV) Cassette player section Tape Speed ...4.76 cm/sec. Wow & Flutter (WRMS) ...0.08 % Frequency response (±3 dB) (70 µs)...30 Hz – 20 kHz Separation (1 kHz) ...43 dB...

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