KRC-177RA KRC-177RG CASSETTE RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-1316-00 (EW)
English Contents Before use Cassette player features Safety precautions ........................................................................3 Playing Cassette Tapes ...............................................................16 Fast Forwarding and Rewinding Cassette Tapes........................16 Tuner Call Function .....................................................................16 Buttons and Display Basic operations.........................................................................
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.
English Safety precautions Cleaning the Unit 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. PWR OFF MW/LW T.CALL TI VOL ADJ CLK MENU LOUD If the front panel gets dirty, turn off the power and wipe the panel with a dry silicon cloth or soft cloth.
Buttons and Display Basic operations u d Tuner features SRC/ PWR OFF 4 ¢ 4 ¢ SRC PWR OFF PWR OFF MW/LW T.CALL TI VOL ADJ ATT CLK MENU MW/LW MW/LW T.CALL LOUD TI VOL ADJ FM AM LOUD/MENU #1-6 LOUD indicator Frequency MONO indicator ATT indicator ST indicater —5— CLK MENU LOUD FM AM MENU LO.
English Buttons and Display RDS features Cassette player features AM 0 4 ¢ FM SRC REW FF SRC PWR OFF PWR OFF MW/LW MW/LW MW/LW MW/LW T.CALL TI VOL ADJ #1-6 CLK MENU TI/ VOL ADJ T.CALL LOUD TI VOL ADJ CLK MENU LOUD T.CALL MENU CLK REG indicator PTY indicator AF indicator TP indicator EON indicator TA indicator Tape indicator NEWS indicator TI indicator —6— T.
Other features 4 ¢ SRC AUD PWR OFF MW/LW MW/LW T.
English Basic operations (See page 5) Power Turning on the power: Press the SRC button. NOTE 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. Selecting the standby mode: Press the SRC button repeatedly to select to "ALL OFF". When "ALL OFF" is displayed, the standby mode is turned on. The standby mode turns all functions off although leaving the unit’s power on.
Menu System Function To accommodate a greater number of functions, a menu system has been employed for making settings. Press the MENU button to enter the menu mode and then display the function to make the setting. Details on each setting are explained separately in the corresponding function page. Disabled System Indicator News Bulletin Function 1 Hold down the MENU button for one second or more. "MENU" is displayed when the menu mode is entered.
English Tuner features (See page 5) Selecting Tuning Mode Local Seek Function Select which tuning mode — auto seek or manual — to use as the default. When the AUTO indicator is on, auto seek tuning is selected. When the indicator is off, manual tuning is selected. With the local seek function turned on, auto seek tuning skips stations with relatively poor reception. Turning Local Seek Function On/Off: 1 Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.
Recalling a Preset Station: Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station. The number of the recalled station is displayed. Station Preset Memory Store the frequency of the station currently being listened to. You can then recall that station with a single touch of a button. NOTE 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.
English RDS features (See page 6) RDS (Radio Data System) AF (Alternative Frequency) 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.
2 Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the Region restrict func- NOTE • When you are listening to a tape, 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 stations with better reception. • If you are tuned to a station that is not a traffic information station itself but which provides EON services, you can still have traffic information received.
English RDS features (See page 6) Presetting Volume for Traffic Information/News NOTE Depending on the interval chosen, the "00M" in the display will change when the function is turned on. Preset the volume level to be used for traffic information and news broadcasts. 3 Changing the Function Setting 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 VOL ADJ button for two seconds or more. Press either the FM or AM button.
• 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. Music 2. Speech 3. News 4. Other Music 5. Serious Classical 6. Varied Programme Type (PTY) Function Conduct auto seek tuning only on those stations with selected kinds of programmes. Selecting Type of Programme to be Received: 1 Hold down the MENU button for one second or more. "MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.
English Cassette player features (See page 6) Playing Cassette Tapes Tuner Call Function Loading and Playing Cassettes: Load a cassette with the tape exposed on the right. The tape starts playing automatically. With Side A facing up, the 3 indicator lights up when Side A is playing, and 2 when Side B is playing. The 2 3 indicator lights up whilst play is paused. Playing Cassettes Already Loaded: Press the SRC button repeatedly until tape mode is obtained.
Other features (See page 7) Audio Control Setting Adjusting Time Adjust various parameters of sound quality. When the RDS station tuned into is transmitting a time signal, have the unit’s built-in time adjust automatically to the correct local time. 1 Press the AUD button to enter the control mode. Each time the AUD button is pressed, the adjustment mode display changes as follows: 7 Bass 7 Treble 7 Balance 7 Fader 7 Volume Adjusting the Time: Tune into an RDS station for 3 or 4 minutes.
English Other features (See page 7) DSI (Disabled System Indicator) A red indicator blinks on the unit after the faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves. The factory default for this function is "ON". Turning Disabled System Indicator On/Off: 1 Hold down the MENU button for one second or more. "MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on. 2 Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the Disabled System Indicator function appears in the display. Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.
Accessories External view Number of items 1 ..........................................1 2 ..........................................2 3 ..........................................1 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. To prevent short circuits, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the -terminal of the battery. 2.
English Connecting Cables to Terminals Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISO–JASO) (Accessory3) Antenna Cord (ISO) FM/AM antenna input Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for ISO Connectors Rear left output (White) Cable Colour Functions External Power Connector A–4 A–5 A–7 A–8 Yellow Blue/White Red Black Battery Power Control Ignition (ACC) Earth (Ground) Connection Speaker Connector B–1 B–2 B–3 B–4 B–5 B–6 B–7 B–8 Purple Purple/Black Gray Gray/Black White White/Black Green Green/Black Rear Right (+
Installation 2WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.20) The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type of vehicle you drive. Make sure to make the proper connections to prevent damage to the unit. The default connection for the wiring harness is described in 1 below. If the ISO connector pins are set as described in 2 or 3, make the connection as illustrated.
English 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.
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.
Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Frequency range (50 kHz Space) ..............87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) ..................................0.7 µV/75 Ω Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB)................................1.6 µV/75 Ω Frequency response (±3.0 dB) ..............................30 Hz – 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) ..............................................65 dB Selectivity (DIN) (±400 kHz) .........................
