Contents Before use Safety precautions ...3 Buttons and Display Basic operations...4 Tuner features...5 Cassette player features ...5 Other features...6 Basic operations Power...6 Switching Modes ...6 Volume ...6 Attenuator ...7 Loudness ...7 Tuner features Tuning ...7 Monaural Reception ...8 Station Preset Memory ...8 Auto Memory Entry...8 Cassette player features Playing Cassette Tapes ...9...
• If you experience problems during installa- tion, 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. MONO AUTO...
Safety precautions Cleaning the Tape Head After you have used the tape player many times over a long period, magnetic powder from the tapes and dust accumulates on the tape head, causing noise and a deterioration in sound quality. Clean the tape head using a cleaning tape or cleaning kit designed for use in car audio systems.
Buttons and Display Tuner features Cassette player features 4 ¢ MONO MONO MONO AUTO AUTO LOUD LOUD #1-6 AUTO/AME LO.S indicator Preset Station Number Frequency Tape indicator MONO indicator Band display T.C indicator ST indicater AUTO indicater — 5 —...
Buttons and Display Other features PWR OFF Clock display Basic operations Power Turning on the power: Press the SRC button. SRC/ NOTE 4 ¢ 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. Selecting the standby mode: Press the SRC button repeatedly to select to "OFF".
Basic operations (See page 4) Attenuator This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly. Turning Attenuator On/Off: Press the ATT button to switch the attenuator on and off. When the attenuator is on, the ATT indicator blinks. When the attenuator is off, the volume returns to the original level.
Tuner features (See page 5) Monaural Reception Turn monaural reception on and off. Turning Monaural Reception On/Off: Hold down the MONO button one second or more to turn monaural reception on and off. The MONO indicator lights up when monaural reception is on. Station Preset Memory Store the frequency of the station currently being listened to.
Cassette player features (See page 5) 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.
Other features (See page 6) Audio Control Setting Adjust various parameters of sound quality. Press the AUD button to enter the control mode. Each time the AUD button is pressed, the adjustment mode display changes as follows: 7 Bass 7 Treble 7 Balance 7 Fader 7 Volume If you do not move to step 2 in 5 seconds, the unit will switch back to the volume adjustment mode (i.e., the normal mode).
Other features (See page 6) Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Projections Grooves Removing Faceplate: Press the release button. The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach it. NOTE •...
9. Press the reset button. 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.
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Connecting Cables to Terminals Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISO–JASO) (Accessory4) Antenna Cord (ISO) Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for Cable Colour Functions ISO Connectors External Power Connector A–4 Yellow Battery A–5 Blue/White Power Control A–7 Ignition (ACC) A–8 Black Earth (Ground) Connection Speaker Connector...
Connecting Cables to Terminals 2WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.13) 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.
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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 loca- tions.
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.