Kenwood KRC-666G manual

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    KRC-766 KRC-666R KRC-666G KRC-666 ©B64-2526- 1 0/0 1 (MW) CASSETTE RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL KRC-766(M)_Cover_r1 02.11.11 7:55 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 Switching Display Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) Auxiliary Input Display Setting Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL[...]

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    — 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 (A WG18) or more to prevent wir[...]

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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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    Increasing V olume Tu rn the [VOL] knob clockwise. Decreasing V olume Tu rn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise. V olume Press the [SRC] button. Source required Display T uner "TUNER" T ape "TAPE" External disc ( Optional accessory) "DISC CH"/"CD" Auxiliary input (Optional accessory) "AUX1" Standby (Ill[...]

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    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 Enter Speaker Setting mode Press the [System Q] button. 3 Select the Speaker type Press the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button. Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown below . [...]

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    In T ape source KRC-766 : Information Play side Play side & T ape counter Play side & T ape running Clock KRC-666R/666/666G: Information Play side T ape running & T ape counter T ape running Clock In External disc source Information Display Disc title "D-TITLE" T rack title "T -TITLE" T rack number & Play time &q[...]

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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 "AUX1" display . 2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the [NAME.S] button for at least 2 seconds. The presently selected AUX Name is blinks. 3 Select the Auxiliary input display Pre[...]

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    Function of the KRC-666R 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[...]

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    Entering the frequency and tuning. 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Enter Direct Access T uning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote. "– – – –" is displayed. 3 Enter the frequency Press the number buttons on the remote. Example: Desired frequency Press button 92.1 MHz (FM) [0], [9], [2], [1] 810 kHz (AM) [...]

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    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 • When Auto Memory Entry is done in the FM2 band, the RDS stations preset in the FM1 band aren't put in the memory . Likewise, when it is done in the FM3 band, RDS stations preset[...]

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    Selecting the Program T ype and searching for a station. 1 Enter PTY mode PTY (Program T ype) Scrolling the displayed radio text. Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second. Radio T ext Scroll Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic bulletin starts even when you aren't listening to the radio. Press the [TI] button. Eac[...]

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    25. Leisure "LEISURE" 26. Jazz Music "JAZZ" 27. Country Music "COUNTRY" 28. National Music "NA TION M" 29. Oldies Music "OLDIES" 30. Folk Music "FOLK M" 31. Documentary "DOCUMENT" • Speech and Music include the Program type shown below . Music: No.12 — 17, 26 — 30 Speech: N[...]

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    Language Display English "ENGLISH" French "FRENCH" Swedish "SWEDISH" German "GERMAN" 4 Exit Changing Language mode Press the [DISP] button. 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 S[...]

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    Selecting the station. 1 Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display . 2 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. 3 T une up or down band Press the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button. During reception of stereo stations the "ST&[...]

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    Changing the tuning frequency step. The original setting is FM band 50 kHz, and AM band 9 kHz. While pressing the [1] and [5] button, press the Reset button. The frequency step changes to FM band 200 kHz, and AM band 10 kHz. • When the same operation is repeated, it returns to the original setting. • When the frequency step is switched, the fre[...]

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    Cassette player features — 17 — B.S B NR PRO MTL REP ¢4 SRC FM AM KRC-766 KRC-666R/666/666G IN indicator IN indicator Release button KRC-766(M)_U.S_r2 02.11.11 7:51 PM Page 17[...]

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    Press the [MTL] button. Each time the button is pressed the T ape type switches as shown below . Selecting the T ape type 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 [ PRO[...]

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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, "Repeat 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 button is pre[...]

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    Selecting the song you want to hear . Press the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button. Tr ack Search 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 your finger to play the disc at that point. Fast Forwarding and Reversing Playing discs set in the optional accesso[...]

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    Playing all the songs on the disc in random order . Press the [RDM] button. Each time the button is pressed Random Play turns ON or OFF . When it's ON, "Random ON"/ "RDM ON" is displayed. When the [ ¢ ] button is pressed, the next song select starts. Random Play Playing the first part of each song on the disc you are liste[...]

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    Canceling the DNPP mode Press the [DNPP] button on the remote. Function of the KRC-766/KRC-666R/KRC-666 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 [[...]

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    Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions. The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after this operation explanation. 1 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. 2 Select the menu item Press the [FM] or [AM] bu[...]

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    This adjustment can be done when the <Synchronize Clock> (page 25) is set as OFF . (KRC-666R only) Manual Clock Adjustment Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF . Display Setting "Beep ON"/ "BEEP ON" Beep is heard. "Beep OFF"/ "BEEP OFF" Beep canceled. T ouch Sensor T one Press the Reset[...]

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    Adjusting the display contrast. Display and Setting "Contrast 0"/ "CONT 0" "Contrast 10"/ "CONT 7" … Contrast Adjustment Setting the Display type. Display Setting "Display C"/ "DISP C" Demonstration. "Display A"/ "DISP A" Normal display type. "Display B"/ &q[...]

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    Function of the KRC-766/KRC-666/KRC-666G T emporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono to reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station. Display Setting "CRSC ON" The CRSC is ON. "CRSC OFF" The CRSC is OFF . Strong electrical fields (such as from power lines) may cause unstable sound quality when CRSC is tu[...]

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    Function of the KRC-666R Noise can be reduced when stereo broadcasts are received as monaural. Display Setting "MONO OFF" The monaural reception is OFF . "MONO ON" The monaural reception is ON. Monaural Reception <In FM reception> Function of the KRC-666R When the TI function is ON and poor reception conditions are experie[...]

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    Accessory of the KRC-766/KRC-666R/KRC-666 Basic Operations of remote Function of the KRC-666R 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 Function of the KRC-[...]

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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 10) mode. [ 38 ] button Enters and [...]

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    [0] — [9] buttons When in <Direct T rack Search> (page 21) and <Direct Disc Search> (page 21), enter the track/disc number . [ 4 ]/ [ ¢ ] buttons Doing track forward and backward. [DISC+]/ [DISC–] buttons Doing disc forward and backward. [ 38 ] button Each time the button is pressed the song pauses and plays. [DNPP]/ [OK] button En[...]

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    — 31 — — 31 — 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 — 32 — — 32 — Connecting Wires to T erminals (KRC-766/666/666G) P.CONT ANT. CONT. FRONT • L FRONT • R REAR • L REAR • R – + FRONT FM/AM antenna input 1 Fuse (10A) 24 KENWOOD disc changer control input Wiring harness (Accessory 1 ) 25 29 White/Black 32 Gray/Black 35 Green/Black 38 Purple/Black White 31 Gray 34 Green 37 Purp[...]

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    — 33 — — 33 — 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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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TEL MUTE P.CONT ANT.CONT English — 34 — — 34 — Connecting Wires to T erminals (KRC-666R) Rear right output (Red) 4 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[...]

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    — 35 — ■ Installation Connecting Wires to T erminals (KRC-666R) 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 p[...]

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    English — 36 — — 36 — 8 mm MAX. ø5mm ø5mm 8mm MAX. ■ Installing in Japanese-Made Cars T: T oyota cars N: Nissan cars T N N T T/N Accessory 3 ...for Nissan car Accessory 4 ...for T oyota car • During installation, do not use any screws except for those provided. The use of different screws might result in damage to the main unit. • D[...]

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    — 37 — — 37 — Accessory 2 Removal tool Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) ■ Removing the Unit 4 Lower the removal tool toward the bottom, and pull out the unit halfway while pressing towards the inside. Be careful to avoid injury from the catch pins on the removal tool. 5 Pull the unit all the way out with your hands, being careful not[...]

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    English — 38 — 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 [...]

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    — 39 — Cassette tape source ? Can’ t remove tape. 44 ✔ The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed since the vehicle ACC switch was turned OFF . ☞ The tape can only be removed within 10 minutes of the ACC switch being turned OFF . If more than 10 minutes has elapsed, turn the ACC switch ON again and press the Eject button. ? The DP[...]

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    English — 40 — 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 Disc/ NO DISC: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. E02 ➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine.[...]

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    — 41 — Specifications FM tuner section (KRC-766/ KRC-666/ KRC-666G) Frequency range (50 kHz space) .................................87.5 MHz –108.0 MHz (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) ...........[...]

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