KRC-208S(En)KW_Cover 00.12.29 1:57 PM KRC-208S KRC-218 KRC-28MR Page 1 CASSETTE RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER-LECTEUR DE CASSETTE MODE D’EMPLOI RADIO CASETE MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES RADIO CASSETE MANUAL DE INSTRUÇÕES Take the time to read through this instruction manual. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best performance from your new cassette-receiver.
KRC-208S_U.S-1 00.12.26 4:00 PM Page 2 English Contents Before use External disc control features Safety precautions ........................................................................3 Playing Disc mode.......................................................................12 Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play ...................................12 Track Search................................................................................13 Disc Search ......................................
KRC-208S_U.S-1 00.12.26 4:00 PM Page 3 Safety precautions IMPORTANT INFORMATION 2WARNING 2CAUTION To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions: To prevent damage to the machine, take the following precautions: • Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully locked in place. Otherwise it may fall out of place when jolted. • When extending the ignition, battery, or ground wires, make sure to use automotivegrade wires or other wires with a 0.
KRC-208S_U.S-1 00.12.26 4:00 PM Page 4 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. SRC PWR OFF REW PR AUTO AME ADJ FM SCAN LOUD 1 2 RDM 3 REP 4 TC/D.SCN 5 CRSC DISC M.RDM 6 AM AUD A.
KRC-208S_U.S-1 00.12.26 4:00 PM Page 5 General features Power Release button SRC / PWR OFF u SRC 4 CLK PWR OFF REW PR FF OG CLK 40Wx 4 HIGH POWER AUTO AME ADJ FM SCAN LOUD 1 ATT ¢ FM 2 RDM 3 REP TC/D.SCN 4 5 NOTE Turn the power on before carrying out the following procedures. Turning off the power: Press the PWR OFF button for at least one second. 40Wx 4 M.RDM 6 AM AUD A.ADJ d CRSC DISC Turning on the power: Press the SRC (source) button.
KRC-208S_U.S-1 00.12.26 4:00 PM Page 6 English General features Volume Increasing Volume: Press the u button to turn up the volume. Decreasing Volume: Press the d button to turn down the volume. Attenuator This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly. 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.
KRC-208S_U.S-1 00.12.26 4:00 PM Page 7 "FAD" : Adjust the fader level. Setting values: Front 15 – Rear 15 Adjusting Time Adjust the time. 1 When the time is not displayed, first press the CLK button to display the time. ec4/dB (Sound Coordinate) You can recall the best audio setting preset for different types of the music. 2 Press the CLK button for at least one second to enter the clock adjustment mode. The time display will blink.
KRC-208S_U.S-1 00.12.26 4:00 PM Page 8 English General features Tuner features Theft Deterrent Faceplate SRC The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. SRC FM / CRSC 4 AUTO / AME PWR OFF REW PR Projections FF OG CLK 40Wx 4 Release button ¢ HIGH POWER AUTO AME ADJ FM CRSC DISC Grooves SCAN LOUD ATT 1 2 RDM 3 REP 4 TC/D.SCN M.RDM 5 6 AM AUD A.ADJ Removing the Faceplate: Press the release button.
KRC-208S_U.S-1 00.12.26 4:00 PM Page 9 Tuning You can choose between auto seek tuning of receivable frequencies and manual tuning. 1 Press the SRC (source) button repeatedly to select the tuner mode. "TUuE" is displayed when the tuner mode has been selected. Recalling a Preset Station: Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station. The number of the recalled station is displayed. NOTE You can store six stations in each of the FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM bands.
KRC-208S_U.S-1 00.12.26 4:00 PM Page 10 English Tuner features Cassette player features Clean Reception System Circuit (CRSC) Temporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono to reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station. The factory default for this function is ON. 0 SRC SRC Turning CRSC On/Off: Press the CRSC button for at least one second to turn the function on/off. The indicator lights up when CRSC is on.
KRC-208S_U.S-1 00.12.26 4:00 PM Page 11 Playing Cassette Tapes Tuner Call Switch automatically to the tuner while you are rewinding or fast forwarding the tape. 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. Playing Cassettes Already Loaded: Press the SRC (source) button repeatedly to select the tape mode.
KRC-208S_U.S-1 00.12.26 4:00 PM Page 12 External disc control features English Function of the KRC-208S/KRC-28MR SRC DISC+ 4 SRC PWR OFF REW PR When the disc changer with the O-N selection switch is connected, set the switch to "N" position to operate the external disc control mode. FF OG CLK 40Wx 4 HIGH POWER AUTO AME ADJ FM SCAN LOUD ATT ¢ 1 2 RDM 3 REP 4 TC/D.SCN 5 CRSC DISC M.
KRC-208S_U.S-1 00.12.26 4:00 PM Page 13 Reversing Disc Play: Hold down on the 4 button. Release your finger to play the disc at the point. Disc Search (Function of disc changers) Search forward or backward through the discs in a disc changer. NOTE You cannot use reverse play between tracks depending on the model being connected. Instead, the reverse play function is canceled when it reaches the beginning of a track, at which point normal play will automatically resume.
KRC-208S_U.S-1 00.12.26 4:00 PM Page 14 External disc control features English Function of the KRC-208S/KRC-28MR Track Scan Random Play Successively play the beginning of each track on a disc until you find the track that you want to listen to. Play all the tracks on the current disc in random order. 1 Press the RDM button to switch random play on and off. Starting the Track Scan : Press the SCAN button. The SCN indicator lights up and the first 10 seconds of each track will be played, in order.
KRC-208S_U.S-1 00.12.26 4:00 PM Page 15 2 To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button. Another disc/track will be selected and played. NOTE • Magazine random play is canceled when you eject the disc. • The time needed for random selection depends on the number of discs loaded in the disc magazine.
KRC-208S_U.S-1 00.12.26 4:00 PM Page 16 Accessories English External view Installation Procedure Number of items 1 ..........................................1 2 ..........................................1 3 ..........................................2 1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - battery. 2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit. 3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness. 4.
KRC-208S_U.S-1 00.12.26 4:00 PM Page 17 Connecting Wires to Terminals KENWOOD disc changer control input (KRC-208S / 28MR only) Rear left output (White) NOTE Rear right output (Red) To connect the Disc changer, consult your Disc changer manual. Fuse (10A) If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.
KRC-208S_U.S-1 00.12.26 4:00 PM Page 18 Installation ■ Installing in Japanese-Made Cars English ■ Installation 1 Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame (P.19)” Firewall or metal support and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 Align the holes in the unit (two locations on each side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with the accessory screws. Accessory4 T N 8 mm MAX.
KRC-208S_U.S-1 00.12.26 4:00 PM Page 19 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 (P.19)” 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 and then remove the hard rubber frame. the back panel.
KRC-208S_U.S-1 00.12.26 4:00 PM Page 20 Installation English ■ Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit (KRC-208S / 218 only) If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit so that it does not fall off, screw in the provided screw (ø4 × 16 mm) in the hole shown below. Accessory7 2CAUTION Never insert the taptite screw (ø4 × 16 mm) in any other screw hole than the one specified. If you screw it in another hole, it will contact and may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit.
KRC-208S_U.S-1 00.12.26 4:00 PM Page 21 Troubleshooting Guide What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The power does not turn on. The fuse has blown. After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with one with the same rating. No sound can be heard, or the volume is low. Attenuator is turned on.
KRC-208S_U.S-1 00.12.26 4:00 PM Page 22 English Troubleshooting Guide External disc control mode PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The disc control mode cannot be selected. No wire has been connected to the disc changer input terminal on the unit. Connect the wire to the disc changer input terminal on the unit. The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead. The specified CD is quite dirty. Clean the CD. The CD is upside-down. Load the CD with the labeled side up.
KRC-208S_U.S-1 00.12.26 4:00 PM Page 23 Troubleshooting Guide The following messages are displayed when certain problems are occurring in your system. Take the recommended actions. E-01 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. E-02 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.
KRC-208S_U.S-1 00.12.26 4:00 PM Page 24 Specifications English Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Audio section Frequency range (200 kHz space) .............87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB).....................9.3dBf (0.8 µV/75 Ω) Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) ................15.2dBf (1.6 µV/75 Ω) Frequency response (±3.0 dB) ..............................30 Hz – 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) ..............................................
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