KRC-478R KRC-478RV KRC-378R KRC-33R

CASSETTE RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

B64-1531-00 (EY)

Contents

English

Before use

Safety precautions..3

External disc control features
Playing Disc mode...16 Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play..16 Track Search...16 Disc Search...17 Track / Disc Repeat...17 Track Scan...17 Disc Scan...18 Random Play...18 Magazine Random Play...18 Text / Title Scroll...18 Presetting Disc Names...20 Switching Display for Discs..21

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

Menu settings

Menu System...22 Touch Sensor Tone...22 Manual Time Adjustment..22 Automatic Time Adjustment..22 Disabled System Indicator (DSI)..23 Selectable Illumination...23 News Bulletin Function with PTY News Timeout Setting.23 Local Seek Function...23 Selecting Tuning Mode...24 Auto Memory Entry...24 AF (Alternative Frequency) Function..24 Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function)..24 Auto TP Seek Function...25 Monaural Reception...25 Text Scroll...25

RDS features

RDS (Radio Data System)...11 Enhanced Other Network...11 Alarm...11 Traffic Information Function...11 Presetting Volume for Traffic Information/News.12 Programme Type (PTY) Function..12

Cassette player features

Playing Cassette Tapes...14 Fast Forwarding and Rewinding Cassette Tapes.14 Blank Skip...14 Tape Advance....14 Music Repeat...15

Installation

Accessories...26 Installation Procedure...26 Connecting Cables to Terminals..27 Installation...30
Troubleshooting guide..32 Specifications...35

Safety precautions

2WARNING
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 cables, make sure to use automotivegrade cables or other cables with an area of 0.75mm2 (AWG18) or more to prevent cable deterioration and damage to the cable coating. To prevent short circuits, never put or leave any metallic objects (e.g., coins or metal tools) inside the unit. 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. Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to strong shock. The unit may break or crack because it contains glass parts. Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the LCD is damaged or broken due to shock. The liquid crystal fluid may be dangerous to your health or even fatal. If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD contacts your body or clothing, wash it off with soap immediately.

2CAUTION

To prevent damage to the machine, take the following precautions:
Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DC power supply. Do not open the top or bottom covers of the unit. Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing. Do not set the removed faceplate or the faceplate case in areas exposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing. To prevent deterioration, do not touch the terminals of the unit or faceplate with your fingers. Do not subject the faceplate to excessive shock, as it is a piece of precision equipment. When replacing a fuse, only use a new one with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with the wrong rating may cause your unit to malfunction. To prevent short circuits when replacing a fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness. Do not place any object between the faceplate and the unit. During installation, do not use any screws except for the ones provided. The use of improper screws might result in damage to the main unit.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

You cannot connect the unit directly to the following CD automatic changers. For users who want to use older changers with the unit, follow the directions below according to the type of changer you own: KDC-C200 / KDC-C300 / KDC-C400 Use the extension cable and the control box attached to the CD changer, and the optional CA-DS100 converter cable. KDC-C301 / KDC-C600 / KDC-C800 / KDCC601 / KDC-C401 Use the extension cable attached to the CD changer, and the optional CA-DS100 converter cable. KDC-C100 / KDC-C302 / C205 / C705 / non-Kenwood CD changers Cannot be used with this model.

You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectly.
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

Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.

Cleaning the Tape Head

After you have used the tape player many times over a long period, magnetic powder from the tapes and dust accumulates on the tape head, causing noise and a deterioration in sound quality. Clean the tape head using a cleaning tape or cleaning kit designed for use in car audio systems.

Cleaning the Unit

If the front panel gets dirty, turn off the power and wipe the panel with a dry silicon cloth or soft cloth.

PWR OFF / PTY DISC

Do not wipe the panel with a stiff cloth or a cloth dampened by volatile solvents such as paint thinner and alcohol. They can scratch the surface of the panel and/or cause the indicator letters to peel off.

Handling Cassette Tapes

Do not play a cassette whose tape has gone slack. In such a case, wind it tight using a pencil or the like in one of the spools. Playing slack cassette tapes can result in the tape tangling around the capstan and/or pinch rollers, causing trouble. Do not play a deformed cassette or one whose label is starting to come off, as it can cause the unit to malfunction. Do not leave tapes in hot places, such as above the fascia panel (dashboard) and other spots exposed to direct sunlight, or near heater outlets. They can deform the cassette. Avoid using extremely long cassette tapes, such as 100-minute-long tapes. Such tapes are very thin, and can tangle easily around the pinch rollers or other parts inside the unit, causing unit failure. Remove a cassette tape from the unit when not listening to it for a whilst. If you leave a tape in the unit too long, it may stick to the tape head and cause unit malfunction.

B.S/RDM

M.RDM TI VOL ADJ

CLK NAME.S

Reset button
Characters in the LCD may become difficult to read in temperatures below 41 F (5 C). The illustrations of the display and the panel appearing in this manual are examples used to explain more clearly how the controls are used. Therefore, what appears on the display in the illustrations may differ from what appears on the display on the actual equipment, and some of the illustrations on the display may represent something impossible in actual operation. The functions that can be used and the information that can be displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being connected.

When an emergency transmission (announcing disasters, etc.) is sent, all current functions are interrupted to allow the warning to be received.
When you are listening to a tape or disc, you cannot change to another TI station. When the auto TP seek function is turned on and reception starts to weaken, the tuner automatically seeks traffic information stations with better reception. If you are tuned to a station that is not a traffic information station itself but which provides <Enhanced Other Network> services, you can still have traffic information received. Holding the TI button down for one second or more when the TI function is on in the disc control mode results in a change to the frequency display of the traffic information station for five seconds.
Presetting Volume for Traffic Information/News
Preset the volume level to be used for traffic information and news broadcasts. the desired language and then the CLK button. English is #1, French is #2, and German is #3.
2 Select the type of programme to be received
Press either the FM or AM buttons repeatedly until the type of programme you want to listen to. The selection includes: Speech (SPEECH) 1. News (NEWS) 2. Current Affairs (AFFAIRS) 3. Information (INFO) 4. Sports (SPORT) 5. Education (EDUCATE) 6. Drama (DRAMA) 7. Culture (CULTURE) 8. Science (SCIENCE) 9. Varied (VARIED) 10. Pop Music (POP M) 11. Rock Music (ROCK M) 12. Easy Listening Music (EASY M) 13. Light Classical (LIGHT M) 14. Serious Classical (CLASSICS) 15. Other Music (OTHER M) 16. Weather (WEATHER) 17. Finance (FINANCE) 18. Childrens programmes (CHILDREN) 19. Social Affairs (SOCIAL A) 20. Religion (RELIGION) 21. Phone In (PHONE IN) 22. Travel (TRAVEL) 23. Leisure (LEISURE) 24. Jazz Music (JAZZ) 25. Country Music (COUNTRY) 26. National Music (NATION M) 27. Oldies Music (OLDIES) 28. Folk Music (FOLK M) 29. Documentary (DOCUMENT) Music (MUSIC) (Speech..1~9,16~23, 29, Music..10~15, 24~28) You can select the type of programme directly by pressing a preset button. The buttons are factory-set to the following type of programmes:
1 Tune into the station for which you want to set the volume. 2 Adjust the volume to the desired level. 3 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. Future traffic information/news broadcasts are heard at the preset level.
The volume cannot be lowered by this function during tuner reception. The volume is only set when it is louder than the listening volume of the tuner. You can arrange only to listen to traffic information or news bulletins with at preset volume with the volume set at minimum.
Programme Type (PTY) Function
Conduct auto seek tuning only on those stations with selected kinds of programmes.
1 Press the 38(PTY) button.
The PTY indicator will turn on, and the Programme Type Selection (PTY) Mode entered. If you make no key input in 30 seconds, the mode will automatically turn off.

You cannot use this function whilst the traffic information function is turned on.
NOTE Changing the Display Language to French or German In the PTY mode, hold down the CLK button for one second or more to display the name of the language currently used. If you want to change the language, press the preset button for

1. Music 4. Other Music

2. Speech 5. Serious Classical

3. News 6. Varied

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.
3 Seeking the selected programme type
Press the 4 or button to make a seek of frequencies with your selected type of programme. The display blinks and the seek starts. If your selected type of programme is found, the name of the station is displayed and the station is tuned into. "PTY" blinks in the display for about 30 seconds. If you make no key input in 30 seconds, the PTY selection mode will turn off automatically.
If no programme can be found, "NO PTY" is displayed. If you want to select another type of programme, repeat steps 2 and 3 above. Switching to Other Stations with the Same Type of Programme: When "PTY" is blinking in the display, perform auto seek tuning. The tuner scans for another station with the same type of programme. Cancelling Programme Type Function During Its Operation: Press the 38(PTY) button.

Tape indicator

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. Tape play switches to the other side. Stopping and Ejecting Cassettes: Hold down the 23 button for one second or more. The tape stops playing and the cassette ejects.

Blank Skip

Automatically fast forwards to the beginning of the next track when long blank spaces (10 seconds or more) are detected, continuing tape playback. This function is on, when unit is first powered on.
Turning Blank Skip Function On/Off: Press the B.S button to switch the blank skip function on and off. "BS ON" is displayed when the blank skip function is turned on.

Track / Disc Repeat

Repeat playing the current track or disc.
Turning Repeat Play Function On/Off: Press the REP button to switch the repeat play function on and off as follows :

Track Repeat ON

Disc Repeat ON
Track/Disc Repeat OFF "TREP/REP ON" is displayed and the track number blinks in the display when track repeat is on. "DREP ON" is displayed and the disc number blinks in the display when disc repeat is on.
Repeat play is cancelled when you eject the disc.

Disc Search

Search forwards or backwards through the discs in a disc changer until you reach the one that you want to listen to.

Track Scan

Successively play the beginning of each track on a disc until you find the track that you want to listen to.
Making a Reverse Disc Search: Press the DISC button to display the desired disc number. 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. Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc.
Starting the Track Scan: Press the SCAN button. "TSCN/SCAN ON" is displayed and the first 10 seconds of each track are played, and the tracks are played in order. The track number currently being heard blinks in the display. Stopping to Listen to the Track Being Scanned: Press the 38 or SCAN button again to stop the scan and keep on listening to a track normally.
"LOAD" is displayed when discs are being exchanged on the disc changer.
The track scan function is cancelled when you eject the disc. The track scan function only scans each track on a disc once.

Disc Scan

Successively play the beginning of each disc on a changer until you find the one that you want to listen to.
Random play is cancelled when you eject the disc.
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. The disc number currently being heard blinks in the display. Stopping to Listen to the Disc Being Scanned: Press the 38 or D.SCN button again to stop the scan and keep on listening to the disc normally.

Magazine Random Play

Play the tracks on all the discs in the disc changer in random order.
1 Press the M.RDM button to switch the magazine random play
function on and off. "MRDM ON" is displayed when magazine random play is turned on. The display of the disc and track numbers change continuously as the next track is being selected. When the disc/track has been selected, play starts. The selected disc/track number blinks in the display as it is being played.
The disc scan function is cancelled when you eject the disc. The disc scan function only scans each disc on the changer once. "LOAD" is displayed when discs are being exchanged on the disc changer.

Random Play

Play all the tracks on the current disc in random order.
This function is not available with the following models: KDC-C200/C300/C400/C301/C401
2 To change the track being heard, press the button.
Another disc/track is selected and played.
1 Press the RDM button to switch the random play function on
and off. "RDM ON" is displayed when random play is turned on. The display of the track number changes continuously as the next track is being selected. When the track has been selected, play starts. The selected track number blinks in the display as it is being played.
Magazine random play is cancelled when you eject the disc. The time needed for random selection depends on the number of discs loaded in the disc magazine.
When all the tracks on a certain disc have been played using the random play function, the next disc on the changer starts playing (with the random play function still turned on).

Text / Title Scroll

This function permits the text to be scrolled and the entire text to be displayed. The scrolling method differs depending on the setting of scrolling in the menu.
Another track is selected and played.

To scroll manually:

1 Press the CLK button to display the disc title or the track title. 2 Holding down the CLK button for one second or more results in
one scrolling display of the titles. To scroll automatically: 1 Press the CLK button to display the disc title or the track title. The titles will be displayed in one scrolling display.
When the disc or track to be played changes, the title is displayed in one scrolling display.

2 Holding down the CLK button for one second or more results in
one scrolling display of the titles.
Please see the menu settings (page 25) about switching between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling. Only units with a CD text feature permit title display.

Presetting Disc Names

Store the names of discs to be displayed when played. The disc name is stored and the disc name preset mode is cancelled. If you make no entry in a 10-second period, the name will be stored with the characters entered so far.
1 Play the disc whose name you want to preset.
This function is not available for disc changers that do not feature the Disc Name Preset function. This procedure is not to be used to store the disc and track titles for MDs that you record.
2 Hold down the NAME.S button for two seconds or more.
"NAME SET" is displayed and the disc name preset mode is entered. The cursor blinks in the position where character input can be made.
3 Press either the 4 or button to move the cursor to the
desired position. The 4 button moves the cursor to the left, and the button to the right. You can also move the cursor left or right by pressing the TRACK+ or TRACK buttons, respectively, on the remote control.
The number of discs whose names can be stored will differ depending on the disc changer that is connected. Please see your disc changer manual for details. Discs are identified by their total length and number of tracks. If you play another CD that happens to have exactly the same specifications as another CD whose name is stored, the wrong name will be displayed for it. If you want to change the name of a disc, repeat steps 1 and 2 to display the name, and then repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter the changes. Pressing the reset button does not erase the disc names stored in a disc changer.
4 Press the DISC+ or DISC button to display the desired

character.

The operation and characters that can be entered may change as listed below, depending on the unit that is connected. Press the DISC+ or DISC button to display the desired character. Besides the alphabet (capital letters only) and numerals, you can choose the following characters: /, +, , *, =, <, >, [ and ]
5 Continue steps 3 and 4 until all the characters are chosen for

the name.

You can enter up to 8 characters for each name.
6 Press either the NAME.S button on the main unit or the OK
button on the remote control.

Switching Display for Discs
Switch the display that appears whilst discs are playing.

4 MENU FM

Switching Display for Discs: Each time you press the CLK button, the display during disc play switches as follows.
Disc name (DNPS) Disc title (Units featuring CD text/MD only) Track title (Units featuring CD text/MD only) Clock
You can give names to discs through the presetting disc name function (see p. 20). Note that depending on the unit, display may not be possible. If you try to display the name of a disc that does not have one, "NO NAME" is displayed instead. When there is an attempt to display the title of a disc for which the disc title/track title has not been recorded, "NO TEXT" is displayed for CD and "NO TITLE/NO NAME" is displayed for MD. Depending on the type of characters of the CD Text, some characters may not be displayable.

AUTO indicator

Menu display

NEWS indicator

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.

Touch Sensor Tone

This function produces a beep sound that accompanies button operation. It can be switched on or off.

1 Enter the menu mode

Hold down the MENU button for one second or more. "MENU" is displayed when the menu mode is entered. The function that you can adjust is indicated with the current settings displayed.
Display and setting: "BEEP ON" : Beep setting is on. "BEEP OFF" : Beep setting is off.
The beep sound is not output from the preout jacks.
2 Selecting function to set
Press the FM button to search through the functions until you see the one you want to adjust in the display. Press the AM button to search through the functions backward. Example: If you want to switch the setting of the touch sensor tone function from on to off, first search through the functions until you see "BEEP ON" in the display.

Manual Time Adjustment

Adjust the time manually.
3 Changing setting for currently displayed function
This adjustment is available only when the automatic time adjustment is set to off. Display and setting: 1 Select the display "CLK ADJ" during the selecting function in the menu system.
Press either the 4 or button. The setting will change for each function. Example: The setting of the touch sensor tone will switch from on to off, and "BEEP OFF" is displayed.
2 Hold down either the 4 or button for two seconds or
more to enter the Manual time adjustment mode. The time display will blink.

3 Adjusting the hours

Press the FM button to advance the hours, or press the AM button to make the hours go back. Adjusting the minutes Press the button to advance the minutes, or press the 4 button to make the minutes go back.

4 Ending the menu mode

Press the MENU button.
Make sure to end the menu mode when finished. If you fail to end the menu mode, several functions may not operate properly, including the Traffic Information function and the Alarm function.
Automatic Time Adjustment
With automatic time adjustment, you can set the clock time automatically according to time data sent from RDS stations (after receiving RDS signals for several minutes). You can also
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.
News Bulletin Function with PTY News Timeout Setting
You can arrange to have news bulletins interrupt your current listening source, including other radio stations. When the News Bulletin function is on, the PTY News Timeout setting allows you to set the interval during which further news interruption cannot take place. You can adjust the PTY news interruption period from 10 to 90 minutes for each journey.
The time is not adjusted when the RDS station you are tuned to is not transmitting a time signal. Choose another RDS station in such a case.
Display and setting: "NEWS OFF/ 00M/ 10M/ 20M/ 30M/ 40M/ 50M/ 60M/ 70M/ 80M/ 90M" (M= minutes) : When you select the news interruption timeout interval, the News function turns on and the NEWS indicator lights up. When a news bulletin is received, "NEWS" will be displayed and reception will begin at the preset volume.
Disabled System Indicator (DSI)
A red indicator blinks on the unit after the faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves. The factory default for this function is "ON".
Display and setting: "DSI ON" : The disabled system indicator is on. "DSI OFF" : The disabled system indicator is off.

If you choose the "20M" setting, further news bulletins will not be received for 20 minutes once the first news bulletin is received. This function is only available if the desired station sends PTYcode for news bulletin or belongs to <Enhanced Other Network>-Network sending PTY-code for news bulletin. If you turn on the news bulletin function in the MW/LW band, the band is switched automatically to the FM band. However, the MW/LW band is not returned to when you turn off the function.

Selectable Illumination

You can switch the colour of the button illumination between green and red.

Local Seek Function

With the local seek function turned on, auto seek tuning skips stations with relatively poor reception.
Display and setting: "COL GRN" : The colour of the illumination is green. "COL RED" : The colour of the illumination is red.
Display and setting: "LO.S ON" : The local seek function is on. "LO.S OFF" : The local seek function is off.

Selecting Tuning Mode

You can choose from three tuning modes: auto seek, preset station seek, and manual. Press the MENU button whilst auto memory entry is taking place to stop the process.
Display and setting: "AUTO 1" : Auto seek tuning mode "AUTO 2" : Preset station seek tuning mode "MANUAL" : Manual tuning mode
Recalling a Preset Station: Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station. The number of the recalled station is displayed.
AF (Alternative Frequency) Function
When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch to another frequency broadcasting the same programme in the same RDS network with better reception. The indicator lights up when the AF function is turned on.

Auto Memory Entry

You can automatically store all the receivable frequencies in the band currently being listened to, and then recall them with the touch of a button later. This function is especially useful when you are travelling and do not know what stations are available. Up to 6 frequencies can be stored this way.
Display and setting: "AF ON" : The AF function is on. "AF OFF" : The AF function is off.

Display and setting: 1 Select the display "A-MEMORY" during the selecting function in the menu system.
more to start auto memory function. The numbers of the preset station buttons showed in order. When all the stations in a certain band are stored in the preset memory, the auto memory entry stops. The tuner then plays the last station received.
When no other stations with stronger reception are available for the same programme in the RDS network, you may hear the incoming broadcast in bits and snatches. Turn off the AF function in such a case. The AF function can be turned on or off even when the standby mode has been turned on. If the power is on, the AF function tunes in to stations that offer good reception.
When the AF function is turned on whilst auto memory entry takes place, only RDS stations (i.e., stations with RDS capability) are stored. RDS stations that have been preset for FM1 cannot also be preset in FM2 or FM3. When the local seek function is turned whilst auto memory entry takes place, stations with poor reception are not stored. When the Traffic Information function is on , only the local traffic information station frequency will be stored. Cancelling Auto Memory Entry During Its Operation:
Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function)
You can choose whether or not to restrict the RDS channels, received with the AF function for a particular network, to a specific region. When the Region Restrict Function is on, the region is restricted.
Display and setting: "REG ON" : The Region Restrict Function is on. "REG OFF" : The Region Restrict Function is off.
Sometimes stations in the same network broadcast different programmes or use different programme service names.
"SCL AUTO" : Automatic scrolling "SCL MANU" : Manual scrolling

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. This function is on, when unit is first powered on.

Display and setting: "ATPS ON" : The Auto TP Seek Function is on. If the traffic information station you are tuned to experiences poor reception, this function automatically seeks another TP station. "ATPS OFF" : The Auto TP Seek Function is off.

Monaural Reception

When poor stereo reception is experienced, this function will reduce noise and improve listening conditions.
Display and setting: "MONO ON" : The monaural reception is on. "MONO OFF" : The monaural reception is off.

Text Scroll

This function permits the CD text and MD title to be scrolled and the entire text to be displayed. Switching between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling is permitted. The factory default is manual scrolling.

Display and setting:

Accessories
External view Number of items
3 1:KRC-478R/378R/33R only
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.

Installation Procedure

1. To prevent short circuits, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the -terminal of the battery. 2. Make the proper input and output cable connections for each unit. 3. Connect the cable on the wiring harness. 4. Take Connector B on the wiring harness and connect it to the speaker connector in your vehicle. 5. Take Connector A on the wiring harness and connect it to the external power connector on your vehicle. 6. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit. 7. Install the unit in your car. 8. Reconnect the - terminal of the battery. 9. Press the reset button.
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. If your vehicle's ignition does not have an ACC position, or if the ignition cable is connected to a power source with constant voltage such as a battery cable, the power will not be linked with the ignition (i.e., it will not turn on and off along with the ignition). If you want to link the unit's power with the ignition, connect the ignition cable to a power source that can be turned on and off with the ignition key. If the fuse blows, first make sure that the cables have not caused a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with the same rating. Do not let unconnected cables or terminals touch metal on the car or anything else conducting electricity. To prevent short circuits, also do not remove the caps on the ends of the unconnected cables or the terminals. Connect the speaker cables correctly to the terminals to which they correspond. The unit may receive damage or fail to work if you share the - cables and/or ground them to any metal part in the car. After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps, indicators, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly. Insulate unconnected cables with vinyl tape or other similar material. Some disc changers need conversion cables for connection. See the section on "Safety Precautions" for details. If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so that the faceplate does not hit the lid when closing and opening.

Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISOJASO) (Accessory3)
For Volkswagen car Special antenna cable (Commercially available)
To Power Control terminal Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISOJASO) (Accessory3)
Power Control terminal (Flat terminal)
Front right output (Red) (KRC-478R/478RV only) Front left output (White) (KRC-478R/478RV only) Fuse (10A) Plug (P.29)

Power control cable

Power Control terminal (P.28) Antenna Cord (ISO) Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISOJASO) (Accessory3) FM/AM antenna input Cars wiring harness Rear right output (Red)
KENWOOD disc changer / DAB control input
Antenna Cord (ISO) Special antenna cable (For Volkswagen car) (Commercially available)

Power Amplifier

To connect the Disc changer or DAB unit, consult each manual. TEL mute terminal
To connect the KENWOOD navigation system, consult your navigation manual.
Connecting Cables to Terminals s Connector Function Guide s Plug Setting
2WARNING 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.

Connector B

1 The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO connector is linked with the ignition, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is connected to the constant power supply. (Default setting; KRC-478R/378R/33R)

Connector A

Pin Numbers for ISO Connectors

*Plug setting

Cable Colour

Functions

External Power Connector 1 AAAA8 Speaker Connector B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8
Yellow Red Blue/White Red Yellow Black
Battery Ignition (ACC) Power Control Ignition (ACC) Battery Earth (Ground) Connection Rear Right (+) Rear Right () Front Right (+) Front Right () Front Left (+) Front Left () Rear Left (+) Rear Left ()
2 The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO connector is connected to the constant power supply, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is linked to the ignition. (Default setting; KRC-478RV)
Purple Purple/Black Gray Gray/Black White White/Black Green Green/Black
*Plug setting: See right side.
Installation s Installation
Firewall or metal support Screw (M4X8) (commercially available)
Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place. Self-tapping screw (Commercially available) Metal mounting strap (Commercially available)

Mask key

If you have transmitted the Mask Key's signal once to the unit in advance, you will have to transmit it once again if the unit has been removed from the battery. This function helps prevent theft. When using the unit for the first time: In order to deactivate the demonstration mode, be sure to press the transmit button to transmit the Mask Key's signal. If this procedure is not carried out, the control panel of the unit will re-open in two seconds even with your vehicle's ignition turned off.
Do not loose the "Mask Key". If power is disconnected from the unit, correct operation can only be restored by the "Mask Key's" signal. The "Mask Key" will also be required for service repair.
If you send products in for repair that include a mask key, make sure to present the unit together with the mask key.
ATT LOUD B C NR SCAN B.S / RDM REP D.SCN MTL / M.RDM TI VOL ADJ DISP NAME.S MENU DISC

Reset button

will return. Characters in the LCD may become difficult to read in temperatures below 41 F (5 C).
Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBY and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.

Handling Cassette Tapes

Do not play a cassette whose tape has gone slack. In such a case, wind it tight using a pencil or the like in one of the spools. Playing slack cassette tapes can result in the tape tangling around the capstan and/or pinch rollers, causing trouble. Do not play a deformed cassette or one whose label is starting to come off, as it can cause the unit to malfunction. Do not leave tapes in hot places, such as above the fascia panel (dashboard) and other spots exposed to direct sunlight, or near heater outlets. They can deform the cassette. Avoid using extremely long cassette tapes, such as 100-minute-long tapes. Such tapes are very thin, and can tangle easily around the pinch rollers or other parts inside the unit, causing unit failure. Remove a cassette tape from the unit when not listening to it for a whilst. If you leave a tape in the unit too long, it may stick to the tape head and cause unit malfunction.

Cleaning the Unit

If the front panel gets dirty, turn off the power and wipe the panel with a dry silicon cloth or soft cloth.
Do not wipe the panel with a stiff cloth or a cloth dampened by volatile solvents such as paint thinner and alcohol. They can scratch the surface of the panel and/or cause the indicator letters to peel off.

TEL Mute

Shut down the audio system temporarily whenever an incoming call is received.

NOTE 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. Restoring Original Unit Source During Phone Call: Press the SRC button. "CALL" disappears from the display, and the volume of the original source is restored gradually. Turning TEL Mute Function Off After Phone Call: Hang the phone up. "CALL" disappears from the display. The original source (i.e., the one used before the phone call) is returned to automatically, and the volume restored gradually.
If the faceplate's angle adjustment switch is not set to "0" when mounting the faceplate on the faceplate bracket, it may be difficult to mount the faceplate or the faceplate may not be securely attached and could fall off. Set the angle adjustment switch to "0" before removing the faceplate.
3 Slide the faceplate lock switch to the left during the period
which you have set in the "Time setting for removing the faceplate" in the menu.

Faceplate lock switch

4 Holding the centre part of the faceplate, pull it out.
The faceplate bracket will automatically close.

Removing the Faceplate

The faceplate can be detached from the unit, helping to deter theft.
Removing the faceplate: 1 Choose the way from among the following and open the faceplate. Turn the ignition off, hold down the SRC button for one second or more, or press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate (as illustrated on p.8) for as many times as you have preset in the "Manual Open Button Setting" (OPEN SW #) in the menu when the control panel has been hidden.
When removing the faceplate, pull it out only when it is fully open. The detachment of the faceplate whilst it is moving might result in damage to the unit. Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate bracket without attaching the faceplate. Doing so will cause the faceplate bracket to be deformed. Do not touch the connector on the faceplate bracket after removing the faceplate. Touching the connector may cause damage to the unit. Do not touch two metal parts on both sides of the faceplate bracket. Touching those parts may injure you.
2 Set the faceplate's angle adjustment switch to "0" to set the
faceplate angle to the vertical. For details, refer to "Faceplate Angle Adjustment" (page 8).

This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is on. (page33)
"Tre/Trble" : Adjust the treble level. Setting values: - 8 + 8 "Bas/Bass " : Adjust the bass level. Setting values: - 8 + 8 "Balance" : Adjust the balance level. Setting values: Left 15 Right 15 "Bas Q/Bass Q" : Adjust the Bass quality factor. Setting values: 1.00 / 1.25 / 1.50 / 2.00
"Fader" : Adjust the fader level. Setting values: Front 15 Rear 15
"Bas EXT/Bass EXT" : Switch the Bass Extend mode on/off. Setting values: ON / OFF (When the bass extend mode is set to on, low frequency response is extended by 20%.)
Function of the KRC-PS978R/KRC-878R "NF LVL" : Adjust the Non-fading output level. Setting values: - 15 + 15
This mode is available only when the non-fading output function is set to on.( page9). Not available during the Dual zone system is on.
"HPF F" : Adjust the frequency of the High-pass filter for front output. Setting values: Through / 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 100Hz / 120Hz / 150Hz / 180Hz / 220Hz
This mode is available only when the non-fading output function is set to on.( page9) Not available during the Dual zone system is on.
You can separately set the high-pass filter for front and rear output, including preouts. The high-pass filter does not affect the non-fading preout (KRC-PS978R only). The high-pass filter works except during non-fading preout when switching to non-fading.(KRC-878R only) The factory default settings for front output and rear output are "Through".
Function of the KRC-PS978R/KRC-878R "NF PHS" : Adjust the phase for Non-Fading output. Setting values: NOR (0) / RVE (180)
Function of the KRC-PS978R/KRC-878R "HPF R" : Adjust the frequency of the High-pass filter for rear output. Setting values: Through / 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 100Hz / 120Hz / 150Hz / 180Hz / 220Hz
"V OFFSET" : Set the sound level of the each source selected by adjusting the level difference between the basic sound level and the required level. Setting values: - Storing your sound settings: Hold down a preset button (#1-6) for two seconds or more.
This setting can be made only when the Sound coordinate system is on.( page33) The settings you can preset are, bass centre frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass extension, treble centre frequency, and treble level.
Function of the KRC-PS978R/KRC-878R "LPF" : Adjust the frequency of the Low-pass filter for NonFading output. Setting values: 50 Hz / 80 Hz / 120 Hz / Through
Recalling your sound settings: Press a preset button (#1-6) except during the bass center frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass extension, treble center frequency, and treble level adjust mode.

This mode is available only when Sound coordinate system is on. (page33)

Mobile Preset

This function allows you to adjust the setting that is recalled with the sound coordinate system, according to types of speakers.
1 Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode.
"ALL OFF" is displayed when the standby mode is selected.
2 Press the AUD button to enter the mobile preset plan mode. 3 Press either the 4 or button to select the type of
speaker. The setting switches as follows. OFF / For the OEM speaker / For 6/6x9 in. speaker / For 5/4 in. speaker

#1 ~ 6

4 Press the AUD button to end the mobile preset plan mode.
Preset station number Band display Frequency
This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is on. (page33) When you change the setting of type of speaker, the bass and treble tone settings are returned to original levels.

ST indicator

Band display Frequency

Preset station number

Tuning 1 Press the SRC button repeatedly until the tuner mode is
obtained. "TUNER" is displayed only when the tuner mode is selected.
1 Select the band/ station that you want to have stored. 2 Hold down the button (#1-6) that you want to use for the
station, for two seconds or more. The button number blinks once in the display to indicate that the data has been stored. Recalling a Preset Station: Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station. The number of the recalled station is displayed.
2 Press either the FM or AM button to select the band.
Each time you press the FM button, the band switches between the FM1, FM2 and FM3. Press the AM button to select the MW and LW bands.

3 Auto Seek Tuning

Press the button to seek increasing frequencies. Press the 4 button to seek decreasing frequencies. Preset station seek tuning Press the button to move to the next preset station (i.e., the one with the next highest number), and the 4 button to move to the last preset station (i.e., the one with the next lowest number).

To scroll manually: 1 Press the DISP button to display the Radio Text.
2 Holding down the DISP button for one second or more results
in one scrolling display of the text. To scroll automatically: 1 Press the DISP button to display the Radio Text. The text will be displayed in one scrolling display.
in one scrolling display of the text.
Please see the menu settings (page36) about switching between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling.
Programme Type (PTY) Function
Conduct auto seek tuning only on those stations with selected kinds of programmes.
1 Press the 38(PTY) button.
"PTY" is displayed, and the Programme Type Selection (PTY) Mode entered. If you make no key input in 30 seconds, the mode will automatically turn off.
You cannot use this function whilst the traffic bulletin is received.
NOTE Changing the Display Language to French, German, or Swedish In the PTY mode, press the DISP button to display the name of the language currently used. If you want to change the language, press the preset button for the desired language and then the DISP button.

1. Music 4. Other Music

2. Speech 5. Serious Classical

3. News 6. Varied

NOTE Changing the Preset Button Settings for Programme Type After selecting the type of programme to be stored in a certain preset button, press that button for at least two seconds. The previously stored data for that button are erased and the new programme type is stored.
3 Seeking the selected programme type
Press the 4 or button to make a seek of frequencies with your selected type of programme. The display blinks and the seek starts. "PTY" blinks in the display for about 30 seconds. If you make no key input in 30 seconds, the PTY selection mode will turn off automatically.
When the function is on, the TI indicator is turned on. When none is being received, the TI indicator will blink on and off. When a traffic information station is being received, the TI indicator will turn on. When a traffic bulletin begins to be broadcast, "TRAFFIC INFO/TRFFIC" will be displayed, and reception will begin at the preset volume. If you are listening to a tape or disc when a traffic bulletin begins, they will automatically be turned off. When the bulletin ends or poor reception is experienced, the tape or disc will begin playing again.
If no programme can be found, "NO PTY" is displayed. If you want to select another type of programme, repeat steps 2 and 3 above. Switching to Other Stations with the Same Type of Programme: When "PTY" is blinking in the display, perform auto seek tuning. The tuner scans for another station with the same type of programme. Cancelling Programme Type Function During Its Operation: Press the 38(PTY) button.

Mode display

Playing Disc mode
This funciton permits the connection of optional players and the playing of discs. Track time Disc name (DNPS) Disc title (Units featuring CD text/MD only) Track title (Units featuring CD text/MD only) Date (KRC-PS978R/878R)
Playing Discs: Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the external disc control mode. The disc will start playing.
The external disc control mode will differ, depending on the unit that is connected. Mode Display Examples "CD".when a CD player is connected "DISC".when a disc changer is connected "DISC-1" , "DISC-2".when two disc changers are connected Pausing and Restarting Disc Play: Press the 38 button to make the disc pause. Press the same button again to start play again.
When one disc has finished playing its last track, the next disc in the changer starts playing. When the last disc in the changer has finished, the player returns to the first disc and starts playing it. Disc #10 is displayed as "0". (KRC-778R/778RV only)
You can give names to discs through the presetting disc name function (see p28). Note that depending on the unit, display may not be possible. If you try to display the name of a disc that does not have one, "NO NAME" is displayed instead. When there is an attempt to display the title of a disc for which the disc title/track title has not been recorded, "NO TEXT" is displayed for CD and "NO TITLE/NO NAME" is displayed for MD. Depending on the type of characters of the CD Text, some characters may not be displayable.
Switching Display for Discs
Switch the display that appears whilst discs are playing.
Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play
Fast Forwarding Disc Play: Hold down on the button. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Reversing Disc Play: Hold down on the 4 button. Release your finger to play the disc at the point.
Switching Display for Discs: Each time you press the DISP button, the display during disc play switches as follows.
You cannot use reverse play between tracks depending on the model being connected. Instead, the reverse play function is
cancelled when it reaches the beginning of a track, at which point normal play automatically resumes.

Track Search

Search forwards or backwards through the tracks on the disc until you reach the one that you want to listen to.
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. Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc.
Making a RVE Track Search: Press the 4 button to display the desired track number. Press once to search back to the beginning of the current track, twice to search back to the beginning of the previous track, and so forth. Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.

"LOAD" is displayed when discs are being exchanged on the disc changer.

Track / Disc Repeat

Repeat playing the current track or disc.
Pressing the 4 button whilst listening to track 1 only searches back to the beginning of that track. The reverse search is not "recycled" to the last track on the disc. Making a Forward Track Search: Press the button to display the desired track number. Press once to fast forward to the next track, twice to fast forward to the track after that, and so forth. Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.
Turning Repeat Play Function On/Off: Press the REP button to switch the repeat play function on and off as follows :

Track Repeat ON

Disc Repeat ON (Function of disc changers)
Track/Disc Repeat OFF "Track Repeat/T-Repeat/Repeat ON" is displayed and the track number blinks in the display when track repeat is on. "Disc Repeat/D-Repeat ON" is displayed and the disc number blinks in the display when disc repeat is on.
You cannot make a forward track search when listening to the last track on a disc.
Disc Search (Function of disc changers) Search forwards or backwards through the discs in a disc changer until you reach the one that you want to listen to.
Making a RVE Disc Search: Press the DISC button to display the desired disc number. Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number decreases by one.
Repeat play is cancelled when you eject the disc.

Track Scan

Successively play the beginning of each track on a disc until you find the track that you want to listen to.

Random Play

Play all the tracks on the current disc in random order.
Starting the Track Scan: Press the SCAN button. "Track Scan/T-Scan/Scan ON" is displayed and the first 10 seconds of each track are played, and the tracks are played in order. The track number currently being heard blinks in the display. Stopping to Listen to the Track Being Scanned: Press the 38 or SCAN button again to stop the scan and keep on listening to a track normally.

1 Press the RDM button to switch the random play function on
and off. "Random ON" is displayed when random play is turned on. The display of the track number changes continuously as the next track is being selected. When the track has been selected, play starts. The selected track number blinks in the display as it is being played.
The track scan function is cancelled when you eject the disc. The track scan function only scans each track on a disc once.
When all the tracks on a certain disc have been played using the random play function, the next disc on the changer starts playing (with the random play function still turned on).
2 To change the track being heard, press the button.
Another track is selected and played.
Disc Scan (Function of disc changers) 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. "Disc Scan/D-Scan ON" is displayed and the first 10 seconds of each disc are played, in the order in which they are loaded on the changer. The disc number currently being heard blinks in the display. Stopping to Listen to the Disc Being Scanned: Press the 38 or D.SCN button again to stop the scan and keep on listening to the disc normally.
Random play is cancelled when you eject the disc.
Magazine Random Play (Function of disc changers) Play the tracks on all the discs in the disc changer in random order. 1 Press the M.RDM button to switch the magazine random play
function on and off. "M-Random ON" is displayed when magazine random play is turned on. The display of the disc and track numbers change continuously as the next track is being selected. When the disc/track has been selected, play starts. The selected disc/track number blinks in the display as it is being played.
The disc scan function is cancelled when you eject the disc. The disc scan function only scans each disc on the changer once. "LOAD" is displayed when discs are being exchanged on the disc changer.
This function is not available with the following models: KDC-C200/C300/C400/C301/C401
Another disc/track is selected and played.
Magazine random play is cancelled when you eject the disc. The time needed for random selection depends on the number of discs loaded in the disc magazine.

Text / Title Scroll

This function permits the text to be scrolled and the entire text to be displayed. The scrolling method differs depending on the setting of scrolling in the menu.

2 Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.
"MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.
3 Press the FM button repeatedly until the "Mask key" appears in
the display. Press the AM button to search in the other direction.

Selectable Illumination

You can switch the colour of the button illumination between green and red.
4 Hold down either the 4 or button for two seconds or
more. "TRANSMIT 1" will appear in the display, indicating the setting mode has been entered. transmit level indicator lights up in the display. "TRANSMIT 2" will be displayed.
5 Hold down the transmit button on the Mask key until the full
Display and setting: "Color Green" : The colour of the illumination is green. "Color Red" : The colour of the illumination is red.

Contrast Adjustment

This adjustment permits easy viewing of the display. Transmission part Transmit button
Display and setting: "Contrast 0" "Contrast 10"
The initial setting value is "5".
Keep the Mask Key close to the signal sensor when you

Dimmer

You can dim the display.
Display and setting: "OFF WAIT" : 0s / 3s / 5s / 10s / 15s / 20s / 25s (s=sec.)
The dimmer function is not available for units if the dimmer cable is not connected. Display and setting: "Dimmer ON" : The dimmer setting is on. "Dimmer OFF" : The dimmer setting is off.
If you do not slide the faceplate lock switch during the period which you have set, the units power turns off after the control panel is automatically hidden.

Function of the KRC-878R

Switching preout Switching Graphic Display
You can turn the movement of graphic display on and off. The initial setting is ON. Switch the preout between the rear and non-fading. When you switch to non-fading, you can adjust the volume separately. The factory default is rear preout.
Display and setting: "Graphic ON" : The graphic display works. "Graphic OFF" : The graphic display does not work.
Display and setting: "SWPRE Rear" : Rear preout "SWPRE N-Fad" : Non-fading preout
You cannot use the high-pass filter with non-fading preout.

Black Mask

This function allows you to turn off the lower part of the display if there is too much information in the display.
KEX/ec4/dB (Sound Coordinate system)

Display and setting: "NEWS OFF/ 00min/ 10min/ 20min/ 30min/ 40min/ 50min/ 60min/ 70min/ 80min/ 90min" (min= minutes) : When you select the news interruption timeout interval, the News function turns on and the NEWS indicator lights up. When a news bulletin is received, "NEWS" will be displayed and reception will begin at the preset volume.
If you choose the "20min" setting, further news bulletins will not be received for 20 minutes once the first news bulletin is received. This function is only available if the desired station sends PTYcode for news bulletin or belongs to <Enhanced Other Network>-Network sending PTY-code for news bulletin. If you turn on the news bulletin function in the MW/LW band, the band is switched automatically to the FM band. However, the MW/LW band is not returned to when you turn off the function.

Local Seek Function

With the local seek function turned on, auto seek tuning skips stations with relatively poor reception.
Display and setting: "Local.S ON" : The local seek function is on. "Local.S OFF" : The local seek function is off.

Selecting Tuning Mode

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.
When the AF function is turned on whilst auto memory entry takes place, only RDS stations (i.e., stations with RDS capability) are stored. RDS stations that have been preset for FM1 cannot also be preset in FM2 or FM3. When the local seek function is turned whilst auto memory entry takes place, stations with poor reception are not stored. When the Traffic Information function is on , only the local traffic information station frequency will be stored. Cancelling Auto Memory Entry During Its Operation: Press the MENU button whilst auto memory entry is taking place to stop the process.
Recalling a Preset Station: Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station. The number of the recalled station is displayed.
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 the touch of a button later. This function is especially useful when you are travelling and do not know what stations are available. Up to 6 frequencies can be stored this way.

1 (Default setting) The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO connector is linked with the ignition, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is connected to the constant power supply. Unit Vehicle Ignition cable (Red) A7 Pin (Red) Battery cable (Yellow) A4 Pin (Yellow)
Self-tapping screw (commercially available)
2 The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO connector is connected to the constant power supply, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is linked to the ignition. Unit Vehicle Ignition cable (Red) A7 Pin (Red) Battery cable (Yellow) A4 Pin (Yellow)
Metal mounting strap (commercially available)
Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place.
Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (eg, the sound may skip).
3 The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO connector is not connected to anything, whilst the A-4 pin (yellow) is connected to the constant power supply (or both the A-7 (red) and A-4 (yellow) pins are connected to the constant power supply). Unit Vehicle Connect to a power source that can be Ignition cable (Red) turned on and off with the ignition key. Battery cable (Yellow) A4 Pin (Yellow)
To attach this unit, make sure the front of the control panel faces you and fit it into the mounting sleeve by pressing the four corners of the hard rubber frame at the same time. Do not apply strong pressure to other sections than the corners; otherwise troubles such as the impossibility of opening or closing the panel may result.
Removing the Unit s Removing the hard rubber frame s Removing the Unit 1 Make the faceplate control panel appear.
Insert the removal tool into the indentations in the hard rubber frame, and pull it gently until the lock is released.
When the control panel of the faceplate is hidden, the unit will be locked by the sleeve, making it more difficult to remove the unit.
2 Refer to the section Removing the hard rubber frame and
then remove the hard rubber frame.
3 Remove the screw (M48) on the back panel. 4 Insert the removal tool deeply, as illustrated, with the L on the
left and the R on the right.
Accessory4 Removal tool Screw (M4X8) (commercially available)

Accessory2 Removal tool

5 Push upward the both
tools, as shown, and pull the unit toward you until it is halfway out. The unit may drop if you pull it out completely.
6 Pull the unit all the way out
with your hands, being careful not to drop it.
Locking the faceplate to the unit s Locking the faceplate to the unit
If you want to lock the faceplate to the unit so that it does not fall off, follow the directions below.

No sound can be heard, or the volume is low.
The Attenuator function is turned on. The fader and/or balance settings are set all the way to one side. The input/output cables or wiring harness are connected incorrectly. The cassette tape is bad. The values of V OFFSET are low.
The tape does not go in. / No sound can be heard even though the tape display is made. Nothing happens when the buttons are pressed. The sound quality is poor or distorted.
The car ignition was turned off during tape eject; or the tape was pulled out during loading, switching the mode to tape mode even though no tape is in. The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally. The tape head is dirty. A speaker cable may be pinched by a screw in the car. The speakers are not wired correctly.
Press the reset button on the unit (see page 4). Clean the tape head, referring to the section on "Cleaning the tape head" (see page 5). Check the speaker wiring. Reconnect the speaker cables so that each output terminal is connected to a different speaker. Pull out the antenna all the way. Connect the cable correctly, referring to the section on "Connecting Cables to Terminals". Connect the cable correctly, referring to the section on "Connecting Cables to Terminals". Connect the cable correctly, referring to the section on "Connecting Cables to Terminals".

Radio reception is poor.

The car antenna is not extended. The antenna control cable is not connected.
The memory is erased when the ignition is turned off.
The battery cable has not been connected to the proper terminal. The ignition and battery cable are incorrectly connected.

Troubleshooting Guide

The faceplate does not open or close. The TEL mute function does not work. The TEL mute function turns on even though the TEL mute cable is not connected.
The faceplate is incorrectly attached.a The TEL mute cable is not connected properly. The TEL mute cable is touching a metal part of the car.

Reattach the faceplate correctly, See the section on "Rremoving the Faceplate".(page.10) Connect the cable correctly, referring to the section on "Connecting Cables to Terminals". Pull the TEL mute cable away from the metal part of the car.
CD/External disc control mode
The disc control mode cannot be selected. The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead.
No cable has been connected to the disc changer input terminal on the unit. The specified CD is very dirty. The CD is upside-down. The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified. The disc is severely scratched.
Connect the cable to the disc changer input terminal on the unit. Clean the CD. Load the CD with the labelled side up. Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified disc. Try another disc instead. Remove whatever is touching it. If skipping happens at the same place when the car is stopped, something is wrong with the CD. Clean the CD. Press the reset button on the unit (see page 4).

The sound skips.

Something is touching the disc changer. The CD is scratched or dirty.
The display shows that the changer is being played, but no sound can be heard. The specified track does not play. Track repeat, disc repeat, track scan, disc scan, random play, and magazine random play start by themselves.
The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.
Random play or magazine random play has been selected. The setting is not cancelled.
Turn off the random play or magazine random play function. The settings for these functions remain on until the setting to off or the disc ejected, even if the power is turned off or the source changed.
If the following situations, consult your nearest service centre:
Even though the disc changer is connected, the Disc Changer Mode is not on, with "AUX" showing in the display during the Changer Mode. Even though no device (KCA-S210A, CA-C1AX, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is connected, the AUX Mode is entered when switching modes.
Troubleshooting Guide The following messages are displayed when certain problems are occurring in your system. Take the recommended actions.
No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded. ] Load the disc magazine properly. No CD in the unit. ] Insert the CD. No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. ] Load a disc into the disc magazine. No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. ] Load a disc into the disc magazine. The CD is very dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD is scratched a lot. ] Clean the CD and load it correctly. Nothing has been recorded on the MD. No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a title. The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to this unit has been removed. ] Replace it. The unit is malfunctioning for some reason. ] Press the reset button on the unit. If the "E- 77", code does not disappear, consult your nearest service centre. Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the unit is malfunctioning for some reason. ] Check the disc magazine. And then, press the reset button on the unit. If the "E- 99" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds 60C (140F), stopping all operation. ] Cool down the unit by opening the windows or turning on the air conditioner. As the temperature falls below 60C (140F), 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.