Kenwood KRC-435 manual

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    KRC-435 © B64-2235-00 (KW) 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[...]

  • Page 2

    — 2 — English Contents Safety precautions ......................3 About Cassette tape ...................4 General features .........................5 Power Selecting the Source V olume Attenuator Loudness System Q Audio Control Speaker Setting Switching Display Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) Auxiliary Input Display Setting Theft Deterrent Fac[...]

  • Page 3

    — 3 — T o 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 (A WG18) or more to prevent wi[...]

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    — 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 . • Press the reset button if the Disc auto changer fails to operate correctly . Normal operatio[...]

  • Page 5

    Press the [SRC] button. Source required Display T uner "TUNER" T ape "T APE" External disc "DISC-CH" Auxiliary input "AUX" Standby (Illumination only mode) "ALL OFF" For Auxiliary input one of the below optional accessories is necessary . - KCA-S210A - CA-C1AX - CD changer with an Auxiliary input fu[...]

  • Page 6

    1 Select the source for adjustment Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Control mode Press the [AUD] button for at least 1 second. 3 Select the Audio item for adjustment Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted switch as shown below . 4 Adjust the Audio item Audio Control 1 Select the source to [...]

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    For 5 & 4 in. speaker "SP 5/4" For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker "SP 6*9/6" For the OEM speaker "SP OEM" 4 Exit Speaker Setting mode Press the [Q] button. Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type. 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "ALL OFF" display . 2 Ent[...]

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    Attaching a title to a Station or CD. 1 Receive/play the station/disc you want to attach a title to • A title can't be attached to a MD. • Disc Naming can't be done during CD text or clock display . 2 Enter name set mode Press the [NAME] button for at least 2 seconds. "NAME SET" is displayed. 3 Move the cursor to the enter c[...]

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    Selecting the display when this device is switched to Auxiliary input source. 1 Select Auxiliary input source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "AUX" display . 2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the [DISP] button for at least 2 seconds. The presently selected AUX Name is blinks. 3 Select the Auxiliary input display Press [...]

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    T uner features The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Removing the Faceplate 1 Press the Release button. Drop open the faceplate. 2 Drawing the faceplate to left side pull it to the front and remove it. • The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts. For that[...]

  • Page 11

    Putting the station in the memory . 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Select the frequency to put in the memory Press the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button. 3 Put the frequency in the memory Press the [#1] — [#6] button for at least 2 seconds. The preset number display blinks 1 time. On each band, 1 station can be put in the memory on each [...]

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    Cassette player features Calling up the stations in the memory . 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Call up the station Press the [#1] — [#6] button. Preset T uning Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically . 1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Open Auto Memory Entry Pres[...]

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    When there's no Cassette T ape inserted 1 Drop open the faceplate Press the Release button. 2 Insert a Cassette T ape. 3 Press the faceplate on the right side, and return it to its former position. • When the faceplate has been dropped open, it might interfere with the shift lever or something else. If this happens, pay attention to safety a[...]

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    External disc control features Repeating the present song. Press the [REP] button. Each time the button is pressed the Music Repeat turns ON or OFF . When it's ON, "REP ON" is displayed. Music Repeat Fast forwarding automatically when an unrecorded portion continues for at least 10 seconds. Press the [B.S] button. Each time the butto[...]

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    Doing T rack Search by entering the track number . 1 Enter the track number Press the number buttons on the remote. 2 Do T rack Search Press the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button. Canceling Direct T rack Search Press the [ 38 ] button. Direct T rack Search (Function of remote) Selecting the disc you want to hear . Press the [AM] or [FM] button. Album Search ([...]

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    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 . When it's ON, "MRDM ON" is displayed. Magazine Random Play (Function of disc changer) Playing all the songs on the disc in random order . Press the [RDM] button. Ea[...]

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    Menu system Selecting the CD displayed in the DNPS of the CDs set in the Disc changer . 1 Enter DNPP mode Press the [DNPP] button on the remote. When "DNPP " is displayed the DNPS display in order . Forward / Reverse display Press the [DISC–] or [DISC+] button. 2 When the disc you want is displayed Press the [OK] button on the remote. T[...]

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    removed from the vehicle, personalizing this unit is by using the Security Code is a help in preventing theft. When the Security Code function is activated, the code can't be changed and the function can't be released. Note, the Security Code can be set as the 4 digit number of your choice. 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select t[...]

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    Setting the graphic part display ON/OFF . Display Setting "GRPH ON" The graphic part is displayed. "GRPH OFF" The graphic part isn't displayed. Switching Graphic Display A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves. Display Setting "DSI ON" LED flashes. "DSI[...]

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    Basic Operations of remote Setting the displayed text scroll. Display Setting "SCL AUTO" Repeats scroll. "SCL MANU" Scrolls when the display changes. The text scrolled is shown below . • CD text • MD title T ext Scroll <In External disc control mode> T emporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono to reduce mu[...]

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    [FM]/ [AM] buttons Select the band. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. [ 4 ]/ [ ¢ ] buttons T une up or down band. [#0] — [#9] buttons Press buttons [#1] — [#6] to recall preset stations. [DIRECT] button Enters and cancels the <Direct Access T uning> (page 11) mode. In T uner source [VOL[...]

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    [ 4 ]/ [ ¢ ] buttons Doing track forward and backward. [DISC+]/ [DISC–] buttons Doing album forward and backward. [ 38 ] button Each time the button is pressed the song pauses and plays. [DNPP]/ [OK] button Enters and cancels the <DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)> (page 17) mode. [#0] — [#9] buttons When in <Direct T rack Search> (page[...]

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    — 23 — — 23 — 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. 1. T o prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - battery . 2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit[...]

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    English — 24 — — 24 — P.CONT ANT. CONT. FRONT • L FRONT • R REAR • L REAR • R – + FM/AM antenna input 1 Front left output (White) 23 Front right output (Red) 28 Fuse (10A) 24 Wiring harness (Accessory 1 ) 25 29 White/Black 32 Gray/Black 35 Green/Black 38 Purple/Black White 31 Gray 34 Green 37 Purple 40 T o front left speaker 30 T [...]

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    — 25 — Accessory 5 If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit so that it does not fall off, screw in the provided screws (ø4 X 16 mm) in the holes shown below . Bottom panel — 25 — Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip). Metal mounting [...]

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    English — 26 — — 26 — ■ Removing the hard rubber frame 2 When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two locations. The frame can be removed from the top side in the same manner . Catch Lock 1 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 fi[...]

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    — 27 — 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. ☞ After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with one with the[...]

  • Page 28

    English — 28 — Disc source ? "AUX" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode. 50 ✔ O-N switch is set to "O" side. ☞ Set the switch to "N" side. ✔ Unsupported disc changer is connected. 51 ☞ Connect the supported disc changer . (page 3) ? The specified disc does not play , but another one pla[...]

  • Page 29

    — 29 — direction for the first song or in the forward direction for the last song. If the following situations, consult your nearest service center: • Even though the disc changer is connected, the Disc Changer source is not ON, with "AUX" showing in the display during the Changer Mode. • Even though no device (KCA-S210A, CA-C1AX,[...]

  • Page 30

    English — 30 — T roubleshooting 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. E01 ➪ Load the disc magazine properly . No CD in the unit. ➪ Insert the CD. NO DISC: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. E02 ➪ Load a[...]

  • Page 31

    — 31 — Specifications FM tuner section Frequency range (200 kHz space) .............87.9 MHz –107.9 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) ................... 9.3 dBf (0.8 µV/75 Ω ) Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) .............. 15.2 dBf (1.6 µV/75 Ω ) Frequency response ( ± 3 dB) .................................30 Hz – 15 kHz Signal[...]