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KRC-X858
KRC-708
CASSETTE RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AMPLI-TUNER-LECTEUR DE CASSETTE
MODE D'EMPLOI
RADIO CASSETTE
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-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 provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers
whenever you call upon your KENWOOD dealer for information or service on the product.
Model KRC-X858/708 Serial number
© B64-1611-00 (KW)
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- Page 1 Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your KENWOOD dealer for information or service on the product. Model KRC-X858/708 Serial number...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
RDS (Radio Data System) ...17 Alarm...17 Radio Text Scroll ...17 Program Type (PTY) Function ...18 Registration of a station as a PTY...19 Cassette player features Playing Cassette Tapes...20 Fast Forwarding and Rewinding Cassette Tapes ...20 Using Dolby B Noise Reduction ...20 Switching Tape Types...20 Using Direct Program Search System (DPSS)...20... -
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 Safety precautions NOTE • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If the unit fails to operate properly, press the RESET button. When the faceplate controls are not visible, press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate (as illustrated on p.11) for as many times as you have preset...
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Page 5: General Features
General features Signal sensor ATT / LOUD #1 ~ 6 ATT indicator LOUD indicator Power You can help prevent theft of the unit by reversing the SRC /OFF faceplate so that the control panel cannot be seen, hiding the ¢ unit, and shutting off the audio. -
Page 6: Switching Modes
General features Switching Modes Switching Modes: Each time you press the SRC (source) 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 standby mode: Press the SRC button repeatedly and switch to "ALL OFF" . When "ALL OFF"... -
Page 7: Audio Control Setting
Press the 4/¢ button. Please refer to the following for the adjusting values. Press the AUD button to end the control mode. "Kex"/"ec4"/"dB" : Recalling the kenwood preset sound setting Press the preset buttons (#1-6). Settings: #1;Flat, #2;Rock, #3;Pops/Top40, #4;Jazz, #5;Easy, #6;Scan of #1-5... - Page 8 General features Function of the KRC-X858 "Tre F" : Adjust the center frequency of the treble. Setting values: 10.0 / 12.5 / 15.0 / 17.5 kHz NOTE This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is on. ( page36). "Treble"...
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Page 9: Mobile Preset
• This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is on. (page36) • When you change the setting of type of speaker, the bass and treble tone settings are returned to original levels. — 9 — Function of the KRC-708... -
Page 10: Switching Display
General features Switching Display You can change the display in each mode. Changing the Display: Each time you press the CLK button, the display switches as follows: Mode display Clock Date NOTE The £ indicator lights while the clock is displayed. Function of the KRC-X858 Non-Fading Output You can turn the non-fading output on and off while the preout... - Page 11 — 11 —...
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Page 12: Removing The Faceplate
General features Removing the Faceplate The faceplate can be detached from the unit, helping to deter theft. Removing the faceplate: Choose the way from among the following and open the faceplate. Turn the ignition off, press the SRC button for at least one second, or press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate (as illustrated on p.11) for as many times as you have preset in the "Manual Open Button Setting"... -
Page 13: Faceplate Angle Adjustment
the faceplate was mounted, check that the faceplate is securely attached to the faceplate bracket by holding its right side and pulling it gently towards you. Faceplate Angle Adjustment You can adjust the faceplate angle for easy viewing. Adjusting faceplate angle: Press the ¡... -
Page 14: Tuner Features Tuning
Tuner features Tuning You can choose from three tuning modes: auto seek, preset station seek, and manual. The "AUTO 1" indicator lights up when auto seek tuning is selected, and the "AUTO 2" indicator lights when preset station seek tuning is selected. Selecting Tuning Mode: Press the AUTO button. -
Page 15: Station Name Preset (Snps)
Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station. The number of the recalled station is displayed. NOTE • When the local seek function is turned while auto memory entry takes place, stations with poor reception are not stored. •... -
Page 16: Station Name Preset Play (Snpp)
Tuner features Station Name Preset Play (SNPP) You can search for the station for any station if its name has been preset using Station Name Preset. Press the DNPP button on the remote. "SNPP" will be displayed once the station name preset play mode is entered. -
Page 17: Rds Features (Krc-X858 Only)
RDS features Function of the KRC-X858 #1 ~ 6 DISP/NAME.S PTY indicator RDS (Radio Data System) RDS is a service used by radio stations to transmit data 38/ PTY ¢ outside normal radio broadcast signals. When an RDS station is received, you can immediately find out what kind of data is being transmitted by looking at the program service name, which appears in the display after the frequency. -
Page 18: Program Type (Pty) Function
RDS features Function of the KRC-X858 Program Type (PTY) Function Conduct auto seek tuning only on those stations with selected kinds of programs. Press the 38(PTY) button. "PTY" is displayed once the program type selection mode is entered. NOTE You cannot use this function while the traffic bulletin is received. Select the type of program to be received •... -
Page 19: Registration Of A Station As A Pty
The station will be registered as a program type, allowing it to be the target of frequency seeks just as RDS stations are. Press the PTY button to end the program type selection mode. Cassette player features B NR Tape side... -
Page 20: Cassette Player Features Playing Cassette Tapes
Cassette player features Playing Cassette Tapes Loading and Playing Cassettes: Press the ¡(EJECT) button to slide open the faceplate, showing the cassette (insertion) slot. Holding the cassette with the tape exposed to the right, insert in the slot. The faceplate will close, and the tape will start playing. -
Page 21: Blank Skip
Skipping to Beginning of Current Track or to Previous Tracks (Rewind DPSS): Press the 4 button. Press once to rewind to the beginning of the current track, twice to rewind to the beginning of the previous track, and so forth. You can skip up to nine tracks. -
Page 22: Tape Counter Display
Cassette player features Tape counter display Switching the Tape display : Each time you press the DISP button, the display during tape play switches as follows: Play side/Tape counter Play side Play side/Tape running NOTE The tape counter is not exact, but only represents an approximation of the elapsed time. -
Page 23: Playing Disc Mode
I 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 24: Switching Display For Discs
External disc control features Switching Display for Discs Switch the display that appears while discs are playing. Switching Display for Discs: Each time you press the DISP 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) NOTE... -
Page 25: Direct Track Search
Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number decreases by one. Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc. Making a Forward Disc Search: Press the DISC button to display the desired disc number. Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number increases by one. -
Page 26: Presetting Disc Names (Dnps)
External disc control features Presetting Disc Names (DNPS) 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 27: Track / Disc Repeat
connected. Please see your disc changer manual for details. • Discs are identified by their total length and number of tracks. If another disc happens to have the same specifications as one that you have already stored a name for, the name will be displayed for it, too. -
Page 28: Random Play
External disc control features Disc Name Preset Play (DNPP) If you have preset the name of a disc that you want to listen to in the disc changer, you can look for it by name and start playing it. Press the DNPP button on the remote. "DNPP"... -
Page 29: Text / Title Scroll
To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button. Another disc/track will be selected and played. NOTE • 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. -
Page 30: 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 Press the MENU button for at least one second. "MENU"... -
Page 31: Calendar Mode
Display and setting: Select the display "Date Adjust" during the selecting function in the menu system. Press either the 4 or ¢ button for at least two seconds to enter the Calendar adjustment mode. The date display will blink. Selecting the item (day, month, or year) to adjust Press the 4 or ¢... -
Page 32: Memo Mode
Menu settings Memo Mode You can input the text to be displayed and set the date when that text will appear in the display with the calendar function. Display and setting: Select the display "Memo Mode" during the selecting function in the menu mode. -
Page 33: Manual Open Button Setting
Tune to a RDS station and receive the signal for several minutes. The clock will adjust automatically to the local time. NOTE The clock will not adjust automatically if the RDS station tuned to is not transmitting time data. In such a case, try another RDS station. -
Page 34: Security Code
Menu settings Security Code When the battery is removed from the unit's power switch, you cannot turn on the unit again unless the preset security code is input. This function helps prevent theft. NOTE You must follow steps 1 to 9 to be able to use the Security Code function. -
Page 35: Selectable Illumination
Selectable Illumination You can switch the color of the button illumination between green and red. Display and setting: "Color Green" : The color of the illumination is green. "Color Red" : The color of the illumination is red. Contrast Adjustment This adjustment permits easy viewing of the display. -
Page 36: Dual Zone System
Menu settings Function of the KRC-X858 Dual Zone System The following operation allows separate sound sources to control the output of the front and rear speakers. The Dual zone system can only be switched on or off when the source is set to the AUX mode. -
Page 37: Basic Operations Of Remote
Basic Operations of remote KRC-X858 – FM/DISC ¢ – AM/DISC DNPP #0~9/A~Z KRC-708 – FM/DISC ¢ – AM/DISC DNPP/SBF 2CAUTION Do not set the remote on hot places such as above the dashboard. – – Loading and Replacing the Batteries:... - Page 38 • Number/ letter entry buttons (KRC-X858 only) Press buttons #1-6 to recall preset stations. Use to enter letters (alphabetical) during station name preset. Cassette player features • 4/¢ buttons Press the 4 button to start play again at the beginning of the current track.
- Page 39 • AM button Rewinds the tape. • FM button Fast forwards the tape. • 38 button Plays the reverse side of the tape. When pressed during fast forward and rewind, this button stops the tape and starts playing • Number/ letter entry buttons (KRC-X858 only) Use to enter the number of tracks you want to skip used in DPSS.(#1-9) External disc control features...
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Page 40: Accessories
Accessories External view External view ... Number of items ...1 ...1 ...1 ...1 ...2 ...2 2CAUTION Do not use any accessories other than those provided with your unit. If you use other accessories, you may damage the unit. Installation Procedure 1. -
Page 41: Connecting Wires To Terminals
- connector to a rear output terminal. — 41 — Front right output (Red) KENWOOD disc changer / DAB control input NOTE To connect the Disc changer or DAB unit, consult each manual. -
Page 42: Installation (Non-Japanese Cars)
Installation (non-Japanese cars) Installation (non-Japanese cars) Firewall or metal support Accessory4 Phillips truss Accessory2 head sheet Metal mounting metal screw strap (commercially available) NOTE Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip). -
Page 43: Removing The Unit
Removing the Unit Removing the hard rubber frame Insert the removal tool into the indentations in the hard rubber frame, and pull it gently until the lock is released. Removing the Unit Make the faceplate control panel appear. Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame” and then remove the hard rubber frame. -
Page 44: Installation (Japanese-Cars)
Installation (Japanese-cars) Installing Radio Bracket in Japanese-made Cars (J-Cars) On the factory-installed radio bracket, flatten all the tabs or holes that are not flush (except those used for screws), using a hammer or similar utensil. Hole Factory-installed Radio Bracket Factory trim bezel Accessory8 J-Car Bracket (follow indications for L/R) -
Page 45: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide 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. PROBLEM The power does not turn on. The fuse has blown. - Page 46 Troubleshooting Guide CD/External disc control mode PROBLEM The disc control mode cannot No wire has been connected to the disc changer input be selected. terminal on the unit. The specified disc does not The specified CD is quite dirty. play, but another one plays The CD is upside-down.
- Page 47 ] 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 will start playing again. If this indicator continues blinking, it is possible that the tape has become jammed or tangled. ] Contact the Kenwood dealer if the cassette tape cannot be ejected. — 47 —...
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Page 48: Specifications
Dolby NR OFF...57 dB Dolby B NR ON...65 dB Audio section Preout Level(mV)/Load (KRC-X858; during CD changer mode) ...4500 mV/10 kΩ (KRC-708) ...1800 mV/10 kΩ Preout Impedance (KRC-X858) ...80 Ω (KRC-708) ...≤ 600 Ω Maximum output power ...45 W x 4 Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) ...22 W x 4...