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B64-2437-00 02.9.24 8:42 PM Page 2 English Contents Safety precautions......................3 About Cassette tape ...................4 About RDS ..................................4 General features .........................5 Power Volume Attenuator Selecting the Source Loudness dB (Sound Coordinate) Audio Control Switching Display TEL Mute Theft Deterrent Faceplate Tuner features .............................8 Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning RDS features .................
B64-2437-00 02.9.24 8:42 PM Page 3 Safety precautions 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 wires, make sure to use automotivegrade wires or other wires with an area of 0.
B64-2437-00 02.9.24 8:42 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 operation should be restored.
B64-2437-00 02.9.24 8:42 PM Page 5 General features Power Release button SRC/ PWR OFF u CLK 4 FM ¢ Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. Turning OFF the Power Press the [PWR OFF] button for at least 1 second. Volume d ATT/ LOUD #1 - 5 AUD AM Increasing Volume Press the [u] button. Decreasing Volume Press the [d] button. Attenuator ATT indicator Turning the volume down quickly. Press the [ATT] button. Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator turns ON or OFF.
B64-2437-00 02.9.24 8:42 PM Page 6 English General features Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button. Source required Tuner Tape External disc (KRC-294A/ 294G/ 27A/ Standby (Illumination only mode) Display "TUNER" "TAPE" 27G only) "DISC" "ALL OFF" 2 Enter Control mode Press the [AUD] button. 3 Select the Audio item for adjustment Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "DB " display. 4 Select the Sound type Press the [#1] — [#5] button.
B64-2437-00 02.9.24 8:42 PM Page 7 Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted switch as shown below. 4 5 Adjust the Audio item Press the [4] or [¢] button. Adjustment Item Display Bass level "BAS" Treble level "TRE" Balance "BAL" Fader "FAD" Range –8 — +8 –8 — +8 L15 — R15 R15 — F15 Exit Audio Control mode Press the [AUD] button.
B64-2437-00 02.9.24 8:42 PM Page 8 English General features Tuner features Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. SRC 4 FM ¢ MENU AM Removing the Faceplate Press the Release button. The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach it. • The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the faceplate in its special storage case while detached.
B64-2437-00 02.9.24 8:42 PM Page 9 Tuning Selecting the station. 1 Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. 2 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. 3 Tune up or down the band Press the [4] or [¢] button. During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON. Auto Memory Entry Putting a station with good reception in the memory automatically.
B64-2437-00 02.9.24 8:42 PM Page 10 English RDS features Traffic Information TI/ VOL ADJ CLK 4 #1 - 6 PTY/ FM ¢ Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic bulletin starts even when you aren't listening to the radio. Press the [TI] button. Each time the button is pressed the Traffic Information function turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "TI" indicator is ON. When a traffic information station isn't being received the "TI" indicator blinks.
B64-2437-00 02.9.24 8:42 PM Page 11 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. PTY (Program Type) Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station. 1 Enter PTY mode Press the [PTY] button for at least 1 second. During PTY mode the "PTY" indicator is ON. This function can't be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception. 2 Select the Program Type Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is pressed the Program Type switches as shown below. No. Program Type Display 1.
B64-2437-00 02.9.24 8:42 PM Page 12 English RDS features Program Type Preset 4 Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory and calling it up quickly. Presetting the Program Type 1 Select the Program Type to preset Refer to (page 11). 2 Preset the Program Type Press the [#1] — [#6] button for at least 2 seconds. Calling up the preset Program Type 1 Enter PTY mode Refer to (page 11). 2 Call up the Program Type Press the [#1] — [#6] button.
B64-2437-00 02.9.24 8:42 PM Page 13 Cassette player features Playing Cassette Tapes SRC When the Cassette Tape is inserted Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TAPE" display. REW 0 FF 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. TC/ T.CALL 4 ¢ Fast Forwarding and Rewinding Fast Forwarding Press the [FF] button. If it's stopped press [REW] button. Rewinding Press the [REW] button.
B64-2437-00 02.9.24 8:42 PM Page 14 External disc control features English Function of the KRC-294A/KRC-294G/KRC-27A/KRC-27G Playing External Disc SRC CLK/ NAME SET 4 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 "CD" CD player "DISC" CD changer/MD changer SCAN REP RDM M.RDM D.SCN • Disc #10 is displayed as "0".
B64-2437-00 02.9.24 8:42 PM Page 15 Track Search 1 Start Track Scan Press the [SCAN] button. "TSCN/SCAN ON" is displayed. 2 Release it when the song you want to listen to is played Press the [SCAN] button. Selecting the song you want to hear. Press the [4] or [¢] button. Album Search (Function of disc changer) Selecting the disc you want to hear. Press the [DISC–] or [DISC+] button.
B64-2437-00 02.9.24 8:42 PM Page 16 External disc control features English Function of the KRC-294A/KRC-294G/KRC-27A/KRC-27G • Media that you can attach names to - External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the CD changer/ player. Refer to the CD changer/ player manual. • The name of a CD can be changed by the same operation you used to name it. 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.
B64-2437-00 02.9.24 8:42 PM Page 17 Menu system Menu System 4 MENU AUTO indicator Menu display NEWS indicator FM ¢ AM Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions. The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after this operation explanation. 1 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. 2 Select the menu item Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
B64-2437-00 02.9.24 8:42 PM Page 18 English Menu system Touch Sensor Tone Synchronize Clock Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF. Display "BEEP ON" "BEEP OFF" Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this unit's clock. Setting Beep is heard. Beep canceled. Display "SYNC ON" "SYNC OFF" Setting Synchronizes the time. Adjust the time manually. It takes 3 to 4 minutes to synchronize the clock.
B64-2437-00 02.9.24 8:42 PM Page 19 Display and Setting "NEWS OFF" "NEWS 00M" Tuning Mode Sets the tuning mode. … Tuning mode Auto seek "NEWS 90M" When "NEWS 00M" — "NEWS 90M" is set, the News Bulletin Interrupt function is ON. When it's ON, the "NEWS" indicator is ON. When the news bulletin starts, "NEWS" is displayed, and it switches to the news bulletin.
B64-2437-00 02.9.24 8:42 PM Page 20 English Menu system Display "MONO OFF" "MONO ON" Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function) You can choose whether or not to restrict the RDS channels, received with the AF function for a particular network, to a specific region. Display "REG ON" "REG OFF" When the Monaural Reception function is ON, the "mo" indicator is ON. Setting The Region Restrict Function is ON. The Region Restrict Function is OFF.
B64-2437-00 02.9.24 8:42 PM Page 21 Accessories External view Number of items 1 ..........................................1 2 ..........................................2 3 ..........................................1 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.
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B64-2437-00 02.9.24 8:42 PM Page 23 Connecting Wires to Terminals Installation 2WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.22) 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.
B64-2437-00 02.9.24 8:42 PM Page 24 English 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. Lock Catch Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side, as shown.
B64-2437-00 02.9.24 8:42 PM Page 25 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. ✔ The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected.11 ☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on . ? The TEL mute function does not work.15 ✔ The TEL mute wire is not connected properly.
B64-2437-00 02.9.24 8:42 PM Page 26 English Troubleshooting Guide ? Even though Synchronize Clock is ON, the clock can’t be adjusted.35 ✔ The received RDS station isn’t sending time data. ☞ Receive another RDS station. ? Track repeat, disc repeat, track scan, random play, and magazine random play start by themselves.59 ✔ The setting is not canceled. ☞ The settings for these functions remain on until the setting to off or the disc ejected, even if the power is turned off or the source changed.
B64-2437-00 02.9.24 8:42 PM Page 27 Troubleshooting Guide The messages shown below display your systems condition. EJECT: NO DISC: The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds 60°C (140°F), stopping all operation.E0d ➪ Cool down the unit by opening the windows or turning on the air conditioner. As the temperature falls below 60°C (140°F), the disc will start playing again.
B64-2437-00 02.9.24 8:42 PM Page 28 English 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) ............................................