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- Page 1 KRC-291 KRC-26 KRC-191 KRC-16 CASSETTE RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL B64-2106-00 (EW/EN)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety precautions...3 About Cassette tape ...4 About RDS ...4 General features ...5 Power Volume Attenuator Selecting the Source Loudness dB (Sound Coordinate) Audio Control Switching Display TEL Mute Theft Deterrent Faceplate Tuner features ...8 Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning RDS features ...10 Traffic Information... -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302, C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers can be connected. You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectly. -
Page 4: About Cassette Tape
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. -
Page 5: General Features
General features Release button SRC/ PWR OFF #1 - 5 ATT/ LOUD ATT indicator LOUD indicator Power Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. ¢ Turning OFF the Power Press the [PWR OFF] button for at least 1 second. Volume Increasing Volume Press the [u] button. -
Page 6: Selecting The Source
Source required Display Tuner "TUNER" Tape "TAPE" External disc (KRC-291/ 26 only) "DISC" Standby (Illumination only mode) "ALL OFF" This unit automatically turns full power OFF after 20 minutes lapses in Standby mode in order to save the vehicles battery. -
Page 7: Audio Control
Press the [CLK] button for at least 2 seconds. The frequency for the RDS station will be displayed for 5 seconds instead of the station name. In Tape source Information Play side Clock In External disc source (KRC-291/26) Information Track Time Disc name Disc title Track title Clock TEL Mute The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in. -
Page 8: Theft Deterrent Faceplate
General features Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Removing the Faceplate Press the Release button. The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach it. • The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts. -
Page 9: Tuning
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 the band Press the [4] or [¢] button. -
Page 10: Rds Features
RDS features VOL ADJ #1 - 6 PTY indicator Traffic Information Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic bulletin starts even when you aren't listening to the radio. PTY/ ¢ Press the [TI] button. Each time the button is pressed the Traffic Information function turns ON or OFF . -
Page 11: Pty (Program Type)
PTY (Program Type) Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station. Enter PTY mode Press the [PTY] button for at least 1 second. During PTY mode the "PTY" indicator is ON. This function can't be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception. Select the Program Type Press the [FM] or [AM] button. -
Page 12: Program Type Preset
RDS features Program Type Preset Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory and calling it up quickly. Presetting the Program Type Select the Program Type to preset Refer to <PTY(Program Type)> (page 11). Preset the Program Type Press the [#1] — [#6] button for at least 2 seconds. Calling up the preset Program Type Enter PTY mode Refer to <PTY(Program Type)>... -
Page 13: Cassette Player Features
Cassette player features T.CALL Tape indicator Playing Cassette Tapes When the Cassette Tape is inserted Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TAPE" display. When you want to listen to the reverse side Press the [REW] and [FF] button at the same time. Eject the Cassette Tape Press the [0] button. -
Page 14: External Disc Control Features
External disc control features Function of the KRC-291/KRC-26 NAME SET SCAN M.RDM D.SCN Track number Track time Playing External Disc Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to this unit. ¢ DISC+ Press the [SRC] button. Select the display for the disc player you want. -
Page 15: Track Search
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 [DISC–] or [DISC+] button. Track/Album Repeat Replaying the track/disc you're listening to. Press the [REP] button. -
Page 16: Magazine Random Play
External disc control features Function of the KRC-291/KRC-26 Magazine Random Play (Function of disc changer) Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random order. Press the [M.RDM] button. Each time the button is pressed the Magazine Random Play turns ON or OFF . -
Page 17: Menu System
Menu system AUTO indicator NEWS indicator Menu display 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. -
Page 18: Touch Sensor Tone
Menu system Touch Sensor Tone Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF . Display Setting "BEEP ON" Beep is heard. "BEEP OFF" Beep canceled. Manual Clock Adjustment This adjustment can be done when the <Synchronize Clock> (page 18) is set as OFF . Select Clock Adjustment mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. -
Page 19: Local Seek
Display and Setting "NEWS OFF" "NEWS 00M" … "NEWS 90M" When "NEWS 00M" — "NEWS 90M" is set, the News Bulletin Interrupt function is ON. When it's ON, the "NEWS" indicator is ON. When the news bulletin starts, "NEWS" is displayed, and it switches to the news bulletin. -
Page 20: Restricting Rds Region
The monaural reception is OFF . "MONO ON" The monaural reception is ON. When the Monaural Reception function is ON, the "mc" indicator is ON. Function of the KRC-291/KRC-26 Text Scroll <In External disc control mode> Setting the displayed text scroll. Display Setting "SCL MANU"... -
Page 21: Accessories
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. • Make sure that all wire connections are securely made by inserting jacks until they lock completely. -
Page 22: Connecting Cables To Terminals
Connector B Rear left output (White) Fuse (10A) FM/AM antenna input Wiring harness KENWOOD disc changer input (KRC-291/26 only) (Accessory1) To connect the Disc changer, consult your Disc changer manual. TEL mute wire (Brown) If no connections are made, do not let the wire Ignition wire (Red) come out from the tab. -
Page 23: Installation
Connecting Wires to Terminals 2WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.22) 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. - Page 24 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 25: 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. General The power does not turn ON.01 The fuse has blown. - Page 26 Troubleshooting Guide Even though Synchronize Clock is ON, the clock can’t be The received RDS station isn’t sending time data. Receive another RDS station. Tuner source Radio reception is poor.39 The car antenna is not extended. Pull the antenna out all the way. The antenna control wire is not connected.40 Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on...
- Page 27 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 DISC: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. Load a disc into the disc magazine.
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Page 28: 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 ½ Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) ...1.6 µV/75 ½ Frequency response (±3.0 dB) ...30 Hz – 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) ...65 dB Selectivity (DIN) (±400 kHz) ...