KRC-478R KRC-478RV KRC-378R KRC-33R CASSETTE RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL B64-1531-00 (EY)
English Contents Before use External disc control features Safety precautions ........................................................................3 Playing Disc mode.......................................................................16 Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play ...................................16 Track Search................................................................................16 Disc Search ................................................................................
Safety precautions IMPORTANT INFORMATION 2WARNING 2CAUTION To prevent injury and/or fire, take the following precautions: To prevent damage to the machine, 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.
English Safety precautions Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals NOTE • 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 SRC PWR OFF If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.
General features Release button d 4 uA T T AUD SRC / PWR OFF EJECT MENU FM Power ¢ Turning on the power: Press the SRC button. NOTE SRC Turn the power on before carrying out the following procedures. Turning off the power: Hold down the PWR OFF button for one second or more. PWR OFF / PTY DISC LOUD SCAN B.S/RDM REP D.SCN M.RDM TI VOL ADJ ATT / LOUD #1 – 5 CLK NAME.S DISC Volume CLK AM Increasing Volume: Press the u button to turn up the volume.
English General features Switching Modes Switching Modes: Each time you press the SRC button, the mode switches as follows: Turning Attenuator On/Off: Press the ATT button to switch the attenuator on and off. When the attenuator is on, the ATT indicator blinks. When the attenuator is off, the volume returns to the original level. NOTE ▼ Tuner mode ▼ Tape mode Turning the volume up, or turning it all the way down deactivates the attenuator function.
the tone settings made for FM, AM for AM, etc.). 3 Adjust each mode Press the 4/¢ button. Please refer to the following for the adjusting values. "BAL" : Adjust the balance level. Setting values: Left 15 – Right 15 4 Press the AUD button to end the control mode. "FAD" : Adjust the fader level. Setting values: Front 15 – Rear 15 "EC"/"dB" : Recalling the kenwood preset sound setting Press the preset buttons (#1-5).
English General features damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the faceplate in its special storage case whilst detached. 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. Restoring Original Unit Source During Phone Call: Press the SRC button.
Tuner features 4 SRC EJECT FM ¢ Tuning 1 Press the SRC button repeatedly until the tuner mode is obtained. "TUNER" is displayed only when the tuner mode is selected. MENU SRC PWR OFF 2 Press either the FM or AM button to select the band. / PTY DISC LOUD SCAN B.S/RDM REP D.SCN M.RDM CLK TI VOL ADJ NAME.S 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.
English Tuner features RDS features Station Preset Memory 4 Store the frequency of the station currently being listened to. You can then recall that station with a single touch of a button. PTY 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 FM MENU MENU EJECT SRC PWR OFF / PTY DISC station, for two seconds or more. The button number blinks once in the display to indicate that the data has been stored.
RDS (Radio Data System) Traffic Information Function 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.
English RDS features 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.
Cassette player features 1. Music 4. Other Music 2. Speech 5. Serious Classical 3. News 6. Varied 4 23 SRC FM ¢ 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.
English 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. Tape play switches to the other side. Stopping and Ejecting Cassettes: Hold down the 23 button for one second or more.
External disc control features Music Repeat 38 4 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. SRC EJECT DISC + ¢ MENU SRC PWR OFF / PTY DISC LOUD SCAN B.S/RDM REP D.SCN M.RDM TI VOL ADJ CLK NAME.
English 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. • The disc name will be displayed when the name has been registered to any connected unit with the Presetting Disc Names function, or when the playing unit contains a disc to which the disc title has been recorded.
twice to search back to the beginning of the previous track, and so forth. Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number. 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 : 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" to the last track on the disc.
English External disc control features Disc Scan NOTE 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. The disc number currently being heard blinks in the display. Stopping to Listen to the Disc Being Scanned: Press the 38 or D.
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. NOTE When the disc or track to be played changes, the title is displayed in one scrolling display.
English External disc control features 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. Presetting Disc Names Store the names of discs to be displayed when played. 1 Play the disc whose name you want to preset. NOTE NOTE • This function is not available for disc changers that do not feature the Disc Name Preset function.
Menu settings Switching Display for Discs 4 Switch the display that appears whilst discs are playing. FM MENU Switching Display for Discs: Each time you press the CLK button, the display during disc play switches as follows. ¢ MENU EJECT SRC PWR OFF / PTY DISC Track time LOUD SCAN B.S/RDM REP D.SCN M.RDM TI Disc name (DNPS) VOL ADJ CLK NAME.
English Menu settings Menu System Touch Sensor Tone You can set the defaults for additional functions in the menu mode. Make a setting for each function, referring to the following operations. This function produces a beep sound that accompanies button operation. It can be switched on or off. Display and setting: "BEEP ON" : Beep setting is on. "BEEP OFF" : Beep setting is 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.
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. You can arrange to have news bulletins interrupt your current listening source, including other radio stations.
English Menu settings Press the MENU button whilst auto memory entry is taking place to stop the process. Selecting Tuning Mode You can choose from three tuning modes: auto seek, preset station seek, and manual. Recalling a Preset Station: Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station. The number of the recalled station is displayed.
"SCL AUTO" : Automatic scrolling "SCL MANU" : Manual scrolling 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. This function is on, when unit is first powered on.
Accessories English External view Number of items 1 ..........................................1 2 ..........................................2 3 ..........................................1 1:KRC-478R/378R/33R only 2CAUTION 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.
Connecting Cables to Terminals ■ ISO connector unsupported car (KRC-478R/378R/33R only) 2CAUTION Front right output (Red) (KRC-478R/478RV only) Rear left output (White) FRONT When only two speakers are being connected to the system, connect the connectors either to both the front output terminals or to both the rear output terminals (do not mix front and rear).
Connecting Cables to Terminals ■ Power Control Terminal Connections English ■ ISO connector supported car The output of the Power Control terminal is switched along with the power on/off switching of the unit. This terminal can be connected to the P.CON (REMOTE) terminal of the amplifier, or used as the power supply of the special antenna cable for Volkswagen cars. (MAX.
Connecting Cables to Terminals ■ Connector Function Guide ■ Plug Setting 10 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 3 5 7 2 4 6 8 Connector A 1 3 5 7 2 4 6 8 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.
Installation English ■ 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) NOTE Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (eg, the sound may skip).
Installation ■ Removing the hard rubber frame ■ Removing the Unit 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two 1 Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame” and locks on the lower level. Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure. Lock then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 Remove the screw (M4×8) on the back panel. 3 Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side, as shown.
English 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. POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The fuse has blown. After checking for short circuits in the cables, replace the fuse with one having the same rating. No ACC position on vehicle ignition. Connect the same cable to the ignition as the battery cable.
Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM The memory is erased when the ignition is turned off. POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The battery cable has not been connected to the proper terminal. Connect the cable correctly, referring to the section on "Connecting Cables to Terminals". The ignition and battery cable are incorrectly connected. Connect the cable correctly, referring to the section on "Connecting Cables to Terminals". The TEL mute function does not work. The TEL mute cable is not connected properly.
English Troubleshooting Guide The following messages are displayed when certain problems are occurring in your system. Take the recommended actions. EJECT 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 No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. ] Load a disc into the disc magazine. E-04 No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. ] Load a disc into the disc magazine.
Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Audio 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) .........
