Kenwood KRC-597 manual

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    KRC-597 © B64-2715-00/00 (EW/E2W/EN/E2N) CASSETTE RECEIVER INSTR UCTION MANU AL KRC-597 Cover 10/7/03 1:37 PM Page 1[...]

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    — 2 — English Contents Safety precautions ......................3 About Cassette tape ...................4 General features .........................5 Power Selecting the Source V olume System Q Audio Control Speaker Setting Auxiliary Input Display Setting Switching Display Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute T uner features ....................[...]

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    — 3 — To prevent injury and/or fire, take the following precautions: • Insert the unit all the way until it is fully locked in place. Otherwise it may fly out of place during collisions and other jolts. • 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) [...]

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

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    General features — 5 — Press the [SRC] button. Source required Display T uner "TUNER" T ape "T APE" External disc (Optional accessory) "DISC CH"/"CD" Auxiliary input (Optional accessory) "AUX1" Standby (Illumination only mode) "ALL OFF" This unit automatically turns full power OFF afte[...]

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    General features — 6 — English 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 Pr[...]

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    — 7 — The presently selected AUX Name is blinks. 3 Select the Auxiliary input display Press the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button. Each time the button is pressed it switches through the below displays. • "AUX1" • "TV" • "VIDEO" • "GAME" • "PORT ABLE" • "DVD" 4 Exit Auxiliary input di[...]

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    General features — 8 — English 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[...]

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    — 9 — The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in. When a call comes in "CALL" is displayed. The audio system pauses. Listening to the audio during a call Press the [SRC] button. The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON. When the call ends Hang up the phone. The "CALL" display [...]

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    T uner features — 10 — English FM AM AUD MENU 38 SCAN B.S/RDM REP B NR MTL/M.RDM DISP 7 NAME.S TI PTY/PROG 1 – 6 FM AM SRC 4 / ¢ MENU ST indicator Frequency display Preset station number Band display 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 [...]

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    RDS features — 11 — Calling up the stations in the memory . 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Call up the station Press the desired [1] — [6] button. Preset T uning Putting a station with good reception in the memory automatically . 1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Enter Menu mode Press[...]

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    Selecting the Program T ype and searching for a station. 1 Enter PTY mode Press the [PTY] button. During PTY mode the "PTY" indicator is ON. This function can't be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception. 2 Select the Program T ype Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is pressed the Program T ype switches as sho[...]

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    Putting the Program T ype in the Preset button memory and calling it up quickly . Presetting the Program T ype 1 Select the Program T ype to preset Refer to <PTY (Program T ype)> (page 12). 2 Preset the Program T ype Press the desired [1] — [6] button for at least 2 seconds. Calling up the preset Program T ype 1 Enter PTY mode Refer to <[...]

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    Cassette player features Selecting the Program T ype display language. 1 Enter PTY mode Refer to <PTY (Program T ype)> (page 12). 2 Enter Changing Language mode Press the [DISP] button. 3 Select the language Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is pressed the language switches as shown below . Language Display English "ENG[...]

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    — 15 — Press the [B NR] button. Each time the button is pressed the Dolby B NR turns ON or OFF . When it's ON, "B-NR" is displayed. Dolby B NR Fast Forwarding Press the [FM] button. When it's stopped press the [PROG] button. Rewinding Press the [AM] button. When it's stopped press the [PROG] button. Fast Forwarding and [...]

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    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 Each time the button is pressed the Blank Skip turns ON or OFF . When it's ON, "BS ON" is displayed. Fast forwarding automatically when an unrecorded p[...]

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    External disc control features — 17 — FM AM AUD MENU 38 SCAN B.S/RDM REP B NR MTL/M.RDM DISP 7 NAME.S TI PTY/PROG DISP/ NAME.S SCAN M.RDM RDM REP 4 / ¢ DISC–/ AM DISC+/ FM SRC 38 Disc number Fast Forwarding Hold down on the [ ¢ ] button. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Reversing Hold down on the [ 4 ] button. Release you[...]

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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. When the [ ¢ ] button is pressed, the next song select starts. Magazine Random Play (Function of disc changer) Playing all th[...]

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    Scrolling the displayed CD text or MD title. Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second. T ext/T itle Scroll — 19 — Attaching a title to a CD. 1 Play the disc you want to attach a name to •A title can't be attached to a MD. • Refer to the <Switching Display> (page 8) and select the "DNPS" display . 2 Enter name set m[...]

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    Because authorization by the Security Code is required when it's removed from the vehicle, personalizing this unit is by using the Security Code is a help in preventing theft. Security Code <In Standby mode> Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions. The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The reference for the[...]

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    Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF . Display Setting "BEEP ON" Beep is heard. "BEEP OFF" Beep canceled. T ouch Sensor T one 2 Do the step 4 through 7 step operation, and reenter the security code. "APPROVED" is displayed. The unit can be used. If an incorrect code is input, "W AITING" is di[...]

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    Adjusting the display contrast. Contrast Adjustment Setting the Display type. Display Setting "DISP C" Demonstration. "DISP A" Normal display type. "DISP B" Silent display type. Switching Display T ype Selecting the button illumination color as green or red. Display Setting "KEY RED" The illumination color is[...]

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    For the operation method refer to <Auto Memory Entry> (page 11). Auto Memory Entry <In T uner mode> Sets the tuning mode. T uning mode Display Operation Auto seek "AUTO 1" Automatic search for a station. Preset station seek "AUTO 2" Search in order of the stations in the Preset memory . Manual "MANUAL" Norm[...]

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    Setting the displayed text scroll. Display Setting "SCL MANU" Doesn't scroll. "SCL AUTO" Scrolls when the display changes. The text scrolled is shown below . • CD text • MD title • Radio text T ext Scroll Noise can be reduced when stereo broadcasts are received as monaural. Display Setting "MONO OFF" The mon[...]

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    Setting the timer to turn this unit's power OFF automatically when Standby mode continues. Using this setting can save the vehicle's battery power . Display Setting "OFF – – –" Power OFF T imer function is OFF . "OFF 20M" T urns the power OFF after 20 (Original setting) minutes. "OFF 40M" T urns the pow[...]

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    English — 26 — 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 short circuits, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - terminal of the battery. 2. Make the proper input and output wire connections fo[...]

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    — 27 — 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TEL MUTE P.CONT ANT.CONT REMO.CONT Connecting Wires to T erminals Rear right output (Red) 4 10 Rear left output (White) Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for ISO Connectors Cable Color Functions External Power Connector A–4 A–5 A–7 A–8 Speaker Connector B–1 B–2 B–3 B–4 B–5 B–6 B–7 [...]

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    English — 28 — — 28 — Connecting Wires to T erminals Connecting the ISO Connector 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 . If the ISO connector pins are s[...]

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    — 29 — Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (eg, the sound may skip). Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place. Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Self-tapping screw (commercially available) Firewall or metal suppor[...]

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    English — 30 — Catch Lock Accessory 2 Removal tool — 30 — ■ Removing the hard rubber frame 2 When the upper level is removed, remove the lower two locations. The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the same manner . 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the upper level. Upper the frame and pull i[...]

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    — 31 — 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[...]

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    — 32 — English T roubleshooting Guide Disc source ? "AUX1" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode. 50 ✔ Unsupported disc changer is connected. 51 ☞ Use the disc changer mentioned in the IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION of the section on <Safety precautions> (page 3). ? The specified disc does not play , but another[...]

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    — 33 — MECHA ER: Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the unit is malfunctioning for some reason. E99 ➪ Check the disc magazine. And then press the reset button on the unit. If the "MECHA ER" code does not disappear , consult your nearest service center . HOLD ER: The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temper[...]

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    — 34 — English Specifications 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 ?[...]

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