KRC-235/225(K)_Cover_r2 01.10.5 KRC-235 KRC-225 0:06 PM 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-235(K)_U.S_r4 01.10.11 6:08 PM Page 2 English Contents Safety precautions.................................................3 About Cassette tape ..............................................4 General features.....................................................5 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Loudness ec4 (Sound Coordinate) Audio Control Switching Clock Display Adjusting Clock Theft Deterrent Faceplate Tuner features ........................................................
KRC-235(K)_U.S_r4 01.10.11 6:08 PM Page 3 Safety precautions 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-235(K)_U.S_r4 01.10.11 6:08 PM Page 4 English Safety precautions 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. • Press the reset button if the Disc auto changer fails to operate correctly. Normal operatin should be restored.
KRC-235(K)_U.S_r4 01.10.11 6:08 PM Page 5 General features Power Release button SRC/ PWR OFF u CLK/ ADJ 4 FM ¢ Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. Turning OFF the Power Press the [PWR OFF] button for at least 1 second. Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button. Source required Tuner Tape External disc (KRC-235 only) Standby (Illumination only mode) d ATT/ LOUD ATT indicator LOUD indicator AUD/ A.
KRC-235(K)_U.S_r4 01.10.11 6:08 PM Page 6 English General features Volume Increasing Volume Press the [u] button. 2 Enter Control mode Press the [AUD] button. 3 Select the Sound type Press the [#1] — [#5] button. Press button Sound setting [#1] Flat [#2] Rock [#3] Pops/ Top 40 [#4] Jazz [#5] Easy Decreasing Volume Press the [d] button. Attenuator Turning the volume down quickly. Press the [ATT] button. Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator turns ON or OFF.
KRC-235(K)_U.S_r4 01.10.11 Adjustment Item Bass level Treble level Balance Fader 5 6:08 PM Display "BAS" "TRE" "BL" "FD" Page 7 Range –4 — 4 –4 — 4 L15 — R15 R15 — F15 Exit Audio Control mode Press the [A.ADJ] button. Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Removing the Faceplate Press the Release button. The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach it.
KRC-235(K)_U.S_r4 01.10.11 6:08 PM Page 8 English Tuner features Tuning Mode Choose the tuning mode. AUTO/ AME 4 SRC #1 - 6 FM/ CRSC ¢ Press the [AUTO] button. Each time the button is pressed the Tuning mode switches as shown below. Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek "AUTO" Automatic search for a station. indicator Manual — Normal manual tuning control. AM Tuning Selecting the station.
KRC-235(K)_U.S_r4 01.10.11 6:08 PM Page 9 Station Preset Memory 2 Putting the station in the memory. 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Select the frequency to put in the memory Press the [4] or [¢] button. 3 Put the frequency in the memory Press the [#1] — [#6] button for at least 2 seconds. The preset number display blinks 1 time. On each band, 1 station can be put in the memory on each [#1] — [#6] button.
KRC-235(K)_U.S_r4 01.10.11 6:08 PM Page 10 English Cassette player features Playing Cassette Tapes SRC 0 REW FF When the Cassette Tape is inserted Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TAPE" display. When you want to listen to the reverse side Press the [REW] and [FF] button at the same time. Eject the Cassette Tape Press the [0] button. Fast Forwarding and Rewinding TC/ T.CALL Fast Forwarding Press the [FF] button. If it's stopped press [REW] button. Rewinding Press the [REW] button.
KRC-235(K)_U.S_r4 01.10.11 6:08 PM Page 11 External disc control features Function of the KRC-235 Playing External Disc SRC 4 SCAN REP RDM M.RDM D.SCN DISC+ ¢ Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to this unit. Press the [SRC] button. Select the display for the disc player you want. Display examples: Display Disc player "DISC" CD player CD changer/ MD changer • Disc #10 is displayed as "0".
KRC-235(K)_U.S_r4 01.10.11 6:08 PM Page 12 External disc control features English Function of the KRC-235 Track Search 2 Selecting the song you want to hear. Release it when the song you want to listen to is played Press the [SCAN] button. Press the [4] or [¢] button. Album Search (Function of disc changer) Selecting the disc you want to hear. Press the [DISC–] or [DISC+] button. Track/Album Repeat Replaying the song/disc you're listening to. Press the [REP] button.
KRC-235(K)_U.S_r4 01.10.11 6:08 PM Page 13 Magazine Random Play (Function of disc changer) Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random order. Press the [M.RDM] button. Each time the button is pressed the Magazine Random Play turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, the "RDM" indicator is ON and the track and disc number blink. When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.
KRC-235(K)_U.S_r4 01.10.11 6:08 PM Page 14 English Accessories External view ......... Number of items External view ......... Number of items 1 3 .........1 .........4 2WARNING If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow) to the car chassis (ground), you may cause a short circuit, that in turn may start a fire. Always connect those wires to the power source running through the fuse box. 2CAUTION 2 .........2 4 .........4 5 .........
KRC-235(K)_U.S_r4 01.10.11 6:08 PM Page 15 Connecting Wires to Terminals KENWOOD disc changer control input (KRC-235 only) 2 To connect the Disc changer, consult your Disc changer manual. 3 Rear left output (White) 23 Rear right output (Red) 28 Fuse (10A) 24 If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.4 Wiring harness (Accessory1)25 ACC 13 Car fuse box 14 Car fuse box (Main fuse) 11 Power control/Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) FRONT • R ANT CONT FRONT • L P.
KRC-235(K)_U.S_r4 01.10.11 6:08 PM Page 16 English Installation ■ Installation ■ Installing in Japanese-Made Cars Firewall or metal support Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) 1 Refer to the section "Removing the hard rubber frame" (page 17) 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. T N 8 mm MAX.
KRC-235(K)_U.S_r4 01.10.11 6:08 PM Page 17 Installation ■ Removing the hard rubber frame ■ Removing the Unit 1 1 Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame” and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 3 Remove the screw (M4 × 8) on the back panel. Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the lower level. Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure. Catch Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side, as shown.
KRC-235(K)_U.S_r4 01.10.11 6:08 PM Page 18 English 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. General ? ? Even if Loudness is turned ON, high-pitched tone isn't compensated for. ✔ Tuner source is selected. ☞ High-pitched tone isn't compensated for when in Tuner source. ? No sound can be heard, or the volume is low.
KRC-235(K)_U.S_r4 01.10.11 6:08 PM Page 19 Troubleshooting Guide Tuner source ? ? Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is not extended. ☞ Pull the antenna out all the way. ✔ The CD is upside-down. ☞ Load the CD with the labeled side up. ✔ The antenna control wire is not connected. ☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on . ✔ The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified.
KRC-235(K)_U.S_r4 01.10.11 6:08 PM Page 20 English Troubleshooting Guide The messages shown below display your systems condition. E-01: E-02: E-0d: No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded. ➪ Load the disc magazine properly. No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds 60°C (140°F), stopping all operation.
KRC-235(K)_U.S_r4 01.10.11 6:08 PM Page 21 Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Audio section Frequency range (200 kHz space) .............87.5 MHz –108.0 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) ...................9.3 dBf (0.8 µV/75 Ω) Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) ..............15.2 dBf (1.6 µV/75 Ω) Frequency response (±3.0 dB) ..............................30 Hz – 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) ..............................................