KRC-409/309S Cover 00.12.29 3:27 PM KRC-409 KRC-309S 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-409_U.S r2 00.12.26 1:17 PM Page 2 English Contents Safety precautions................................................3 Installation Accessories.................................................................................17 Installation Procedure .................................................................17 Connecting Wires to Terminals ..................................................18 Installation ...................................................................................
KRC-409_U.S r2 00.12.26 1:17 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-409_U.S r2 00.12.26 1:17 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. Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.
KRC-409_U.S r2 00.12.26 1:17 PM Page 5 General features Power Release button d Q/AUD 4 u ¢ FM Turning on the power: Press the SRC (source) button. 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. Volume ATT / LOUD SYSTEM Q indicator #1 SRC / PWR OFF #3 Clock indicator Clock display ATT indicator LOUD indicator AM CLK/ADJ Increasing Volume: Press the u button to turn up the volume.
KRC-409_U.S r2 00.12.26 1:17 PM Page 6 English General features Switching Modes Switching Modes: Each time you press the SRC (source) button, the mode switches as follows: ▼ Tuner mode ▼ Tape mode 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-409_U.S r2 00.12.26 1:17 PM Page 7 Scan of Flat – Easy ("SCAn") Bass Fader Easy ("SQ-6") Middle Balance Rock ("SQ-2") Jazz ("SQ-5") Treble Top 40 ("SQ-3") Pops ("SQ-4") Flat ("SQ-1") As you proceed, each indicator would go on. NOTE The System Q function changes the values of the following sound quality parameters: Bass center frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass extend, middle center frequency, middle level, middle quality factor, treble center frequency, and treble level.
KRC-409_U.S r2 00.12.26 1:17 PM Page 8 English General features button to make the hours go back. • Adjusting the minutes Press the ¢ button to advance the minutes, or press the 4 button to make the minutes go back. Mobile Preset This function allows you to adjust the setting that is recalled with the System Q, according to types of speakers. 1 Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode. 4 Press the CLK button to end the clock adjustment mode.
KRC-409_U.S r2 00.12.26 1:17 PM Page 9 Tuner features NOTE • 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. • Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing. Reattaching the Faceplate: 1 Align the projections on the unit with the grooves on the faceplate.
KRC-409_U.S r2 00.12.26 1:17 PM Page 10 English Tuner features received. Tuning You can choose from three tuning modes: auto seek, preset station seek, and manual. The AUTO 1 indicator lights up when auto seek tuning is selected, and the AUTO 2 indicator lights when preset station seek tuning is selected. Station Preset Memory Store the frequency of a station. You can then recall that station with a single touch of a button. Selecting Tuning Mode: Press the AUTO button.
KRC-409_U.S r2 00.12.26 1:17 PM Page 11 Cassette player features Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station. The number of the recalled station is displayed. 23 0 4 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. Turning CRSC On/Off: Press the CRSC button for at least one second to turn the function on/off.
KRC-409_U.S r2 00.12.26 1:17 PM Page 12 English Cassette player features Playing Cassette Tapes Loading and Playing Cassettes: Load a cassette with the tape exposed on the right. The tape starts playing automatically. Playing Cassettes Already Loaded: Press the SRC (source) button repeatedly to select the tape mode. "TAPE" is displayed when the tape mode has been selected. Listening to the other side: Press the 23 button. Tape play switches to the other side.
KRC-409_U.S r2 00.12.26 1:17 PM Page 13 External disc control features Tape Advance 38 Rewinds to the beginning of the track currently being listened to (or fast forwards to the beginning of the next track), continuing tape playback. 4 Rewinding tape to the beginning of current track: Press the 4 button, and the tape will rewind to the beginning of the current track and automatically start playing again.
KRC-409_U.S r2 00.12.26 1:17 PM Page 14 English External disc control features canceled when it reaches the beginning of a track, at which point normal play will automatically resume. Playing Disc mode This function permits the connection of optional players and the playing of discs. Playing Discs: Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the external disc control mode. The disc will start playing.
KRC-409_U.S r2 00.12.26 1:17 PM Page 15 Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc. Making a Forward Disc Search: Press the DISC+ button to display the desired disc number. Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number increases by one. Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc. NOTE Press the SCAN button. The SCN indicator lights up and the first 10 seconds of each track will be played, in order. The track number currently being heard blinks in the display.
KRC-409_U.S r2 00.12.26 1:17 PM Page 16 English External disc control features Magazine Random Play (Function of disc changers) Play the tracks on all the discs in the disc changer in random order. 1 Press the M.RDM button to switch magazine random play on and off. The RDM indicator lights up when magazine random play is turned on. The disc and track numbers will change over and over in the display as the next track is being selected. When the disc/track has been selected, play will begin.
KRC-409_U.S r2 00.12.26 1:17 PM Page 17 Accessories 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-409_U.S r2 00.12.26 1:18 PM Page 18 Connecting Wires to Terminals Rear left output (White) English KENWOOD disc changer control input Front left output (White) (KRC-409 only) NOTE To connect the Disc changer, consult your Disc changer manual. FM/AM antenna input Fuse (10A) Wiring harness (Accessory1) If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.
KRC-409_U.S r2 00.12.26 1:18 PM Page 19 Installation ■ Installing in Japanese-Made Cars ■ Installation 1 Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame (P. 20)” 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-409_U.S r2 00.12.26 1:18 PM Page 20 English Installation ■ Removing the hard rubber frame ■ Removing the Unit 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the 1 Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame” and two locks on the lower level. Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure. then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 Remove the Hex-head screw with integral washer (M4×8) on the back panel.
KRC-409_U.S r2 00.12.26 1:18 PM Page 21 Installation ■ Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit 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-409_U.S r2 00.12.26 1:18 PM Page 22 Troubleshooting Guide English 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. No sound can be heard, or the volume is low. Attenuator is turned on. Turn off Attenuator. The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side.
KRC-409_U.S r2 00.12.26 1:18 PM Page 23 Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Can’t remove tape. The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed since the vehicle ACC switch was turned OFF. The tape can only be removed within 10 minutes of the ACC switch being turned OFF. If more than 10 minutes has elapsed, turn the ACC switch ON again and press the Eject button. Free switching of the sound quality. The system Q function is set on Scan mode.
KRC-409_U.S r2 00.12.26 1:18 PM Page 24 Troubleshooting Guide English CD/MD/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-409_U.S r2 00.12.26 1:18 PM Page 25 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-409_U.S r2 00.12.26 1:18 PM Page 26 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) ...................9.3 dBf (0.8 µV/75 Ω) Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) ..............15.2 dBf (1.6 µV/75 Ω) Frequency response (±3 dB) .................................30 Hz – 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) ..............................................
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