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- Page 1 KRC-278RA KRC-278RG KRC-178RA KRC-178RG CASSETTE RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL B64-1536-00 (EN)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Before use Safety precautions ...3 General features Power...5 Volume ...5 Attenuator ...5 Switching Modes ...6 Loudness ...6 Audio Control Setting ...6 TEL Mute ...7 Theft Deterrent Faceplate ...8 Tuner features Tuning ...9 Station Preset Memory ...9 Clock display ...9 RDS features RDS(Radio Data System) ...10 Enhanced Other Network ...10... -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
• If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange smells, turn off the power immediately and consult your Kenwood dealer. • Make sure not to get your fingers caught between the faceplate and the unit. - Page 4 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. 4 0 W x 4 0 W x 4...
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Page 5: General Features
General features Release button SRC / PWR OFF 4 0 W x 4 0 W x 4 HIGH POWER VOL ADJ NAME SET LOUD SCAN TC/D.SCN M.RDM #1 ~ 5 ATT / LOUD ATT indicator LOUD indicator Power Turning on the power: Press the SRC button. -
Page 6: Switching Modes
Each time you press the SRC button, the mode switches as follows: Tuner mode Tape mode External disc control mode 1 (KRC-278RA/278RG/23RA/23RG only) External disc control mode 2/AUX mode (KRC-278RA/278RG/23RA/23RG only) Standby mode Selecting the standby mode: Press the SRC button repeatedly to select to "ALL OFF" . -
Page 7: Tel Mute
"DB" : Recalling the kenwood preset sound setting Press the preset buttons (#1-5). Settings: #1;FLAT, #2;ROCK, #3;POPS, #4;JAZZ, #5;EASY NOTE You can call the following settings with this function; bass centre frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass extension, treble centre frequency, and treble level setting. -
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. Release button Removing Faceplate: Press the release button. The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach it. NOTE • The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts. -
Page 9: Tuning
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: Rds Features
RDS features TI / VOL ADJ 4 0 W x 4 0 W x 4 HIGH POWER VOL ADJ NAME SET LOUD SCAN TC/D.SCN M.RDM PTY indicator RDS (Radio Data System) RDS is a digital information system that lets you receive signals ¢... -
Page 11: Traffic Information Function
Traffic Information Function You can listen to traffic information. If you are listening to tapes or discs, they will continue playing until a traffic bulletin is broadcast. Turning TI function On/Off: Press the TI button to turn the function on and off. When the function is on, the TI indicator is turned on. -
Page 12: Program Type (Pty) Function
RDS features Programme Type (PTY) Function Conduct auto seek tuning only on those stations with selected kinds of programmes. Hold down the PTY button for one second or more. The PTY indicator will turn on, 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: Cassette Player Features
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: Hold down the PTY button for one second or more. Cassette player features 4 0 W x 4 4 0 W x... -
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. With Side A facing up, the 3 indicator lights up when Side A is playing, and 2 when Side B is playing. Playing Cassettes Already Loaded: Press the SRC button repeatedly until tape mode is obtained. -
Page 15: External Disc Control Features
External disc control features Function of the KRC-278RA/278RG/23RA/23RG NAME SET / CLK 4 0 W x 4 0 W x 4 HIGH POWER VOL ADJ NAME SET LOUD SCAN TC/D.SCN M.RDM SCAN M.RDM D.SCN Track number Disc indicator Track time When a unit equipped with an O-N switch is to be connected, please also see the instruction manual of this unit. -
Page 16: Playing Disc Mode
External disc control features Function of the KRC-278RA/278RG/23RA/23RG Playing Disc mode This funciton 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. -
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: Random Play
External disc control features Function of the KRC-278RA/278RG/23RA/23RG Random Play Play all the tracks on the current disc in random order. Press the RDM button to switch the random play function on and off. "RDM ON" is displayed when random play is turned on. -
Page 19: Presetting Disc Names
Presetting Disc Names Store the names of discs to be displayed when played. Play the disc whose name you want to preset. NOTE • This function is not available for disc changers that do not feature the Disc Name Preset function. •... -
Page 20: Menu Settings
Menu settings 4 0 W x 4 0 W x 4 HIGH POWER VOL ADJ NAME SET LOUD SCAN TC/D.SCN M.RDM #1 ~ 6 AUTO indicator NEWS indicator ™ indicator Menu System You can set the defaults for additional functions in the menu mode. -
Page 21: 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. "BEEP OFF" : Beep setting is off. NOTE The beep sound is not output from the preout jacks. Manual Time Adjustment Adjust the time manually. -
Page 22: News Bulle Tinfunction With Pty News Timeout Setting
Menu settings News Bulletin Function with PTY News Timeout Setting You can arrange to have news bulletins interrupt your current listening source, including other radio stations. When the News Bulletin function is on, the PTY News Timeout setting allows you to set the interval during which further news interruption cannot take place. -
Page 23: Af (Aiternative Frequency) Function
Display and setting: "MONO ON" : The monaural reception is on. "MONO OFF" : The monaural reception is off. Function of the KRC-278RA/278RG/23RA/23RG Text Scroll This function permits the CD text and MD title to be scrolled and the entire text to be displayed. Switching between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling is permitted. -
Page 24: 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 25: Connecting Cables To Terminals
B–5 White/Black Front Left ( B–6 B–7 Green Rear Left ( B–8 Green/Black Rear Left ( KENWOOD disc changer control input (KRC-278RA/278RG//23RA/23RG only) NOTE To connect the Disc changer, consult your Disc changer manual. Fuse (10A) Wiring harness (Accessory1) –... -
Page 26: Iinstallation
Connecting Cables to Terminals 2WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.25) 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 27: Removing The Hard Rubber Frame
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. -
Page 28: 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 29 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 30 Troubleshooting Guide The following messages are displayed when 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.
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Page 31: 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 Ω Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) ...1.6 µV/75 Ω Frequency response (±3.0 dB) ...30 Hz – 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) ...65 dB Selectivity (DIN) (±400 kHz) ...
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