KRC-259R KRC-159RG KRC-159RA KRC-21R KRC-11RA KRC-11RG CASSETTE RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-1188-00 (EN)
English Contents Cassette player features Before use 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. 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 MW/LW MENU ATT MW/LW LOUD MENU FM AM LOUD/MENU #1-6 LOUD indicator Frequency MONO indicator ATT indicator ST indicater —5— LOUD FM AM MENU LO.
English Buttons and Display RDS features Cassette player features AM FM SRC 0 4 ¢ REW MW/LW MW/LW MENU #1-6 TI/ VOL ADJ FF SRC LOUD MENU LOUD T.C MENU CLK REG indicator PTY indicator AF indicator TP indicator EON indicator TA indicator Tape indicator NEWS indicator TI indicator —6— T.
Disc changer control features Other features Function of the KRC-259R,21R DISC– DISC+ SRC 4 ¢ SRC/ PWR OFF AUD 4 ¢ MW/LW MENU MW/LW LOUD MENU DISP SCN RDM REP D.SCN M.
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 Selectable Illumination 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. "MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.
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 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 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.
Disc changer control features (See page 7) Function of the KRC-259R,21R When the disc changer with the O-N selection switch is connected, set the switch to "O " position to operate the disc changer mode. Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play Playing Discs Using Disc Changer Playing Discs: Press the SRC button repeatedly until disc changer mode is obtained. "DISC" is displayed when the unit is in the disc changer mode. The disc indicator lights up during disc changer mode.
Disc changer control features (See page 7) English Function of the KRC-259R,21R Disc Search NOTE The repeat play function is cancelled when you stop playing the disc. Search forwards or backwards through the discs in a disc changer until you reach the one 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.
Stopping to Listen to the Disc Being Scanned: Press the D.SCN button again to stop the scan and keep on listening to the disc normally. Magazine Random Play Function Play the tracks on all the discs in the disc changer in random order. NOTE • The disc scan function is cancelled when you stop playing a 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. 1 Press the M.
Disc changer control features (See page 7) English Function of the KRC-259R,21R • 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.
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) Function of the KRC-259R,21R Selectable Illumination 7 You can switch the colour of the button illumination between green and amber. Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. 1 Hold down the MENU button for one second or more. Projections "MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.
Accessories External view Number of items 1 ..........................................1 2 ..........................................2 3 ..........................................1 4 ..........................................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.
English Connecting Cables to Terminals Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISO–JASO) (Accessory4) Antenna Cord (ISO) FM/AM antenna input Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for ISO Connectors Cable Colour Rear left output (White) (KRC-259R,159RA/RG,21R Only) 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 Gre
Connecting Cables to Terminals Installation 2WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.24) 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. 2 Remove the Hex-head screw with integral washer (M4×8) on then remove the hard rubber frame. the back panel. 3 Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side, Catch 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.
English 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 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 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. The CD is very dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD is scratched a lot.
English Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. General 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) ........