Kenwood KRC-218 Bedienungsanleitung

KRC-208S KRC-218 KRC-28MR © B64-1538-00 (KW) CASSETTE RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER-LECTEUR DE CASSETTE MODE D’EMPLOI RADIO CASETE 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-receive[...]

— 2 — English Contents Before use Safety precautions ........................................................................3 General features Power ............................................................................................5 Switching Modes ..........................................................................5 Volume ...[...]

— 3 — To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions: • Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully locked in place. Otherwise it may fall out of place when jolted. • When extending the ignition, battery, or ground wires, make sure to use automotive- grade wires or other wires with a 0.75mm 2 (AWG18) or more to prevent wire [...]

— 4 — English • 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. • Characters in the LCD may become difficult to read in temperatures below 41 ˚F (5 ˚C). • T[...]

Switching Modes: Each time you press the SRC (source) button, the mode switches as follows: Selecting standby mode: Press the SRC button repeatedly and switch to "OFF" . When "OFF" is displayed, the standby mode is activated. The standby mode turns all functions off while leaving the power to the unit on. Use this mode when you [...]

"BAL" : Adjust the balance level. Setting values: Left 15 – Right 15 "TRE" : Adjust the treble level. Setting values: - 4 – + 4 "BAS" : Adjust the bass level. Setting values: - 4 – + 4 Press the AUD button for at least one second to enter the control mode. Selecting mode Press either the FM or AM button. Each tim[...]

Adjust the time. When the time is not displayed, first press the CLK button to display the time. Press the CLK button for at least one second to enter the clock adjustment mode. The time display will blink. • Adjusting the hours Press the FM button to advance the hours, or press the AM button to make the hours go back. • Adjusting the minutes P[...]

T uner features 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. For that reason, keep the faceplate in its special st[...]

You can automatically store all the receivable frequencies in the band currently being listened to, and then recall them with the touch of a button later. This function is especially useful when you are travelling and do not know what stations are available. Up to six frequencies can be stored this way. Select the band for auto memory entry. Press [...]

Cassette player features Temporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono to reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station. The factory default for this function is ON. Turning CRSC On/Off: Press the CRSC button for at least one second to turn the function on/off. The indicator lights up when CRSC is on. Strong electrical fields ([...]

Switch automatically to the tuner while you are rewinding or fast forwarding the tape. Turning Tuner Call On/Off: Press the T.C(T.CALL) button to switch tuner call on and off. The T.CALL indicator lights up when tuner call is turned on. Tuner Call Fast Forwarding Tapes: Press the FF button. The tape indicator blinks in the direction of the tape as [...]

Fast Forwarding Disc Play: Hold down on the ¢ button. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play 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. Th[...]

Repeat playing the track or the disc currently being listened to. Turning Repeat Play On/Off: Press the REP button to switch repeat track/disc play on and off as follows: The REP indicator lights up when repeat play is turned on. The track number blinks in the display when track repeat is on. The disc number blinks in the display when disc repeat i[...]

Play the tracks on all the discs in the disc changer in random order. Press the M.RDM button to switch magazine random play on and off. The RDM indicator lights up when magazine random play is turned on. The disc and track numbers will change over and over in the display as the next track is being selected. When the disc/track has been selected, pl[...]

To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button. Another disc/track will be selected and played. • Magazine random play is canceled when you eject the disc. • The time needed for random selection depends on the number of discs loaded in the disc magazine. NOTE 2 — 15 — KRC-208S_U.S-1 00.12.26 4:00 PM Page 15[...]

English — 16 — The use of any accessories except for those provided might result in damage to the unit. Make sure only to use the accessories shipped with the unit, as shown above. 2 CAUTION Accessories ..........................................1 ..........................................1 ..........................................2 ...........[...]

FRONT • L FRONT • R REAR • L REAR • R P.CONT ANT. CONT. — 17 — Connecting Wires to Terminals When only two speakers are being connected to the system, connect the connectors either to both the front output terminals or to both the rear output terminals (do not mix front and rear). For example, if you connect the + connector of the left [...]

English — 18 — Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip). NOTE Accessory 2 Metal mounting strap Self-tapping screw (commercially available) Firewall or metal support Accessory 4 Installation ■ Installation 8 mm MAX. ø 5mm ø 5mm 8mm MAX. Installing in[...]

— 19 — Installation Removing the hard rubber frame ■ When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two locations. 2 The frame can be removed from the top side in the same manner. NOTE Catch Lock 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[...]

English — 20 — Installation Accessory 7 Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit (KRC-208S / 218 only) ■ Never insert the taptite screw ( ø 4 × 16 mm) in any other screw hole than the one specified. If you screw it in another hole, it will contact and may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit. 2 CAUTION If you want to fasten the fa[...]

— 21 — 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. Troubleshooting Guide SOLUTION POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM The tape head is dirty. Clean the tape head, referring to the section on "Cleaning the tape [...]

English — 22 — Troubleshooting Guide External disc control mode The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally. Press the reset button on the unit (see p.4). The disc control mode cannot be selected. No wire has been connected to the disc changer input terminal on the unit. Connect the wire to the disc changer input terminal on the u[...]

— 23 — Troubleshooting Guide The following messages are displayed when certain problems are occurring in your system. Take the recommended actions. Nothing has been recorded on the MD. ] The next MD will automatically be played. E-10 No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded. ] Load the disc mag[...]

English — 24 — Specifications subject to change without notice. Specifications FM tuner section Frequency range (200 kHz space) .............87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) .....................9.3dBf (0.8 µV/75 Ω ) Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) ................ 15.2dBf (1.6 µV/75 Ω ) Frequency response (±3.0 d[...]

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