Kenwood KRC-478R/RV Instruction Manual

Cassette receiver
KRC-478R
KRC-478RV
KRC-378R
KRC-33R
CASSETTE RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
B64-1531-00 (EY)
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  • Page 1 KRC-478R KRC-478RV KRC-378R KRC-33R CASSETTE RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL B64-1531-00 (EY)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before use Safety precautions ...3 General features Power...5 Volume ...5 Switching Modes ...6 Attenuator ...6 Loudness ...6 Audio Control Setting ...6 Clock display ...7 TEL Mute ...8 Theft Deterrent Faceplate ...8 Tuner features Tuning ...9 Station Preset Memory ...10 Clock display ...10 RDS features RDS (Radio Data System) ...11...
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    • If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange smells, turn off the power immediately and consult your Kenwood dealer. • Make sure not to get your fingers caught between the faceplate and the unit.
  • Page 4 • 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. EJECT MENU...
  • Page 5: General Features

    General features u A T T LOUD SCAN B.S/RDM D.SCN ATT / LOUD #1 – 5 LOUD indicator ATT indicator Release button Power SRC / ¢ PWR OFF Turning on the power: Press the SRC button. NOTE EJECT MENU Turn the power on before carrying out the following procedures. / PTY Turning off the power: DISC...
  • Page 6: Switching Modes

    General features Switching Modes Switching Modes: Each time you press the SRC button, the mode switches as follows: Tuner mode Tape mode External disc control mode 1 External disc control mode 2/AUX mode Standby mode Selecting the standby mode: Press the SRC button repeatedly to select to "ALL OFF" . When "ALL OFF"...
  • Page 7: Clock Display

    Press the 4/¢ button. Please refer to the following for the adjusting values. Press the AUD button to end the control mode. "EC"/"dB" : Recalling the kenwood preset sound setting Press the preset buttons (#1-5). Settings: #1;FLAT, #2;ROCK, #3;POPS/TOP40, #4;JAZZ, #5;EASY...
  • Page 8: Tel Mute

    General features TEL Mute Shut down the audio system temporarily whenever an incoming call is received. NOTE The function will not work if a cable is not connected to the car phone. When the telephone rings: When a call is received, "CALL" is displayed and all the unit functions are temporarily interrupted.
  • Page 9: Tuner Features

    Tuner features LOUD SCAN B.S/RDM D.SCN #1~6 ST indicator Frequency Tuning ¢ Press the SRC button repeatedly until the tuner mode is obtained. "TUNER" is displayed only when the tuner mode is selected. EJECT MENU Press either the FM or AM button to select the band. / PTY DISC Each time you press the FM button, the band switches...
  • Page 10: Station Preset Memory

    Tuner features Station Preset Memory Store the frequency of the station currently being listened to. You can then recall that station with a single touch of a button. Select the band/ station that you want to have stored. Hold down the button (#1-6) that you want to use for the station, for two seconds or more.
  • Page 11: Rds (Radio Data System)

    RDS (Radio Data System) RDS is a digital information system that lets you receive signals besides those of regular radio programmes, such as network information being transmitted from radio stations. When listening to an RDS station (ie, a station with RDS capability), the programme service name of the station is displayed along with the frequency, advising you quickly which station is being received.
  • Page 12: Presetting Volume For Traffic Information/News

    RDS features Presetting Volume for Traffic Information/News Preset the volume level to be used for traffic information and news broadcasts. Tune into the station for which you want to set the volume. Adjust the volume to the desired level. Hold down the TI VOL ADJ button for two seconds or more. The volume level blinks once in the display to indicate that the data has been stored.
  • Page 13: Cassette Player Features

    1. Music 2. Speech 4. Other Music 5. Serious Classical NOTE Changing the Preset Button Settings for Programme Type After selecting the type of programme to be stored in a certain preset button, hold down that button for two seconds or more. The previously stored data for that button are erased and the new programme type is stored.
  • Page 14: Playing Cassette Tapes

    Cassette player features Playing Cassette Tapes Loading and Playing Cassettes: Load a cassette with the tape exposed on the right. The tape starts playing automatically. Playing Cassettes Already Loaded: Press the SRC button repeatedly until tape mode is obtained. "TAPE" is displayed when the tape mode has been selected. Listening to the other side: Press the 23 button.
  • Page 15: Music Repeat

    Music Repeat Repeatedly plays the current track. Turning Music Repeat Function On/Off: Press the REP button to switch the music repeat function on and off. "REP ON" is displayed when music repeat is turned on. Cancelling Music Repeat Function: Press either the REP or 23 button. NOTE The music repeat function "knows"...
  • Page 16: Playing Disc Mode

    External disc control features When a unit equipped with an O-N switch is to be connected, please also see the instruction manual of this unit. Set the O-N switch to "N". "N"-operation will be set. "N"-operation: • The disc title and track title of the CD text can be displayed. •...
  • Page 17: Disc Search

    twice to search back to the beginning of the previous track, and so forth. Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number. NOTE (For disc changers) Pressing the 4 button whilst listening to track 1 only searches back to the beginning of that track. The reverse search is not "recycled"...
  • Page 18: Disc Scan

    External disc control features Disc Scan Successively play the beginning of each disc on a changer until you find the one that you want to listen to. Starting the disc scan: Press the D.SCN button. "DSCN ON" is displayed and the first 10 seconds of each disc are played, in the order in which they are loaded on the changer.
  • Page 19 Press the CLK button to display the disc title or the track title. Holding down the CLK button for one second or more results in one scrolling display of the titles. To scroll automatically: Press the CLK button to display the disc title or the track title. The titles will be displayed in one scrolling display.
  • Page 20: Presetting Disc Names

    External disc control features Presetting Disc Names Store the names of discs to be displayed when played. Play the disc whose name you want to preset. NOTE • This function is not available for disc changers that do not feature the Disc Name Preset function. •...
  • Page 21: Switching Display For Discs

    Switching Display for Discs Switch the display that appears whilst discs are playing. Switching Display for Discs: Each time you press the CLK button, the display during disc play switches as follows. Track time Disc name (DNPS) Disc title (Units featuring CD text/MD only) Track title (Units featuring CD text/MD only) Clock NOTE...
  • Page 22: Menu Settings Menu System

    Menu settings Menu System You can set the defaults for additional functions in the menu mode. Make a setting for each function, referring to the following operations. Enter the menu mode Hold down the MENU button for one second or more. "MENU"...
  • Page 23: Disabled System Indicator (Dsi)

    set the time manually if the automatic time adjustment function is turned off. The factory default is automatic time adjustment. Display and setting: "SYNC ON" : Automatic time adjustment "SYNC OFF" : Manual time adjustment Adjusting Time Automatically: Tune into an RDS station for 3 or 4 minutes. The time adjusts automatically to the correct local time.
  • Page 24: Selecting Tuning Mode

    Menu settings Selecting Tuning Mode You can choose from three tuning modes: auto seek, preset station seek, and manual. Display and setting: "AUTO 1" : Auto seek tuning mode "AUTO 2" : Preset station seek tuning mode "MANUAL" : Manual tuning mode Auto Memory Entry You can automatically store all the receivable frequencies in the band currently being listened to, and then recall them with...
  • Page 25: Auto Tp Seek Function

    NOTE Sometimes stations in the same network broadcast different programmes or use different programme service names. Auto TP Seek Function When the TI function is on and poor reception conditions are experienced when listening to a traffic information station, another traffic information station with better reception will be searched for automatically.
  • Page 26: Accessories

    Number of items 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.
  • Page 27: Connecting Cables To Terminals

    Plug (P.29) KENWOOD disc changer / DAB control input NOTE To connect the Disc changer or DAB unit, consult each manual. NOTE To connect the KENWOOD TEL mute terminal navigation system, consult your navigation manual. White/Black To front left speaker FRONT •...
  • Page 28 Rear right output (Red) TEL mute terminal NOTE To connect the KENWOOD navigation system, consult your navigation manual. Power Control Terminal Connections The output of the Power Control terminal is switched along with the power on/off switching of the unit.
  • Page 29 Connecting Cables to Terminals Connector Function Guide Connector B Connector A *Plug Pin Numbers for Cable Colour setting ISO Connectors External Power Connector A–4 Yellow A–5 Blue/White A–7 Yellow A–8 Black Speaker Connector B–1 Purple B–2 Purple/Black B–3 Gray B–4 Gray/Black B–5 White...
  • Page 30: Installation

    Installation Installation Firewall or metal support Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) Self-tapping Metal mounting screw strap (Commercially (Commercially available) available) NOTE 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...
  • Page 31 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 locations.
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting Guide

    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.
  • Page 33 Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM The memory is erased when The battery cable has not been connected to the proper the ignition is turned off. terminal. The ignition and battery cable are incorrectly connected. The TEL mute function does The TEL mute cable is not connected properly. not work.
  • Page 34 Cool down the unit by opening the windows or turning on the air conditioner. As the temperature falls below 60°C (140°F), the disc starts playing again. If this indicator continues blinking, it is possible that the tape has become jammed or tangled. Contact the Kenwood dealer if the tape cassette cannot be ejected. — 34 —...
  • Page 35: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. 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 – 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) ...65 dB Selectivity (DIN) (±400 kHz) ...

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