KRC-677R KRC-577R CASSETTE RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-1284-00 (EF)
English Contents Before use Music Repeat ..............................................................................20 Safety precautions ........................................................................3 External disc control features Basic operations Playing Disc mode.......................................................................21 Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play ...................................21 Track Search..............................................................
Safety precautions IMPORTANT INFORMATION 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 cables, make sure to use automotivegrade cables or other cables with an area of 0.
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. POWER OFF SRC DAB FM DISC If the front panel gets dirty, turn off the power and wipe the panel with a dry silicon cloth or soft cloth.
Basic operations 4 d u SRC/ FM POWER OFF DAB FM DISC PROG/PTY SCAN ATT LOUD B.S/RDM REP D.SCN MTL/M.RDM TI VOL ADJ Power Turning on the power: Press the SRC button. NOTE SRC POWER OFF ¢ NAME.S DISP DISC Turn the power on before carrying out the following procedures. Turning off the power: Hold down the POWER OFF button for one second or more.
English Basic operations Volume Increasing Volume: Press the u button to turn up the volume. Decreasing Volume: Press the d button to turn down the volume. 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. 1 Hold down the MENU button for one second or more. "MENU" is displayed when the menu mode is entered.
Tuner features Memory Entry* (A-Memory (start)) ➞ AF Function* (AF ON / OFF) ➞ Region Restrict Function*4 (REG ON / OFF) ➞ Auto TP Seek*4 (ATPS ON / OFF) ➞ Monaural Reception*5 (MONO OFF / ON) ➞ Text Scroll*6 (SCL Manu / Auto) ➞ Touch Sensor Tone • KRC-577R Switching Clock Display (CLK ON / OFF) ➞ Time Adjustment*1 (CLK ADJ*2) ➞ Automatic Time Adjustment (SYNC ON / OFF) ➞ Disabled System Indicator (DSI ON / OFF) ➞ Selectable Illumination (COL GRN / AMB) ➞ Touch Sensor Tone (BEEP ON / OFF) ➞ News Bu
English Tuner features lowest number). Selecting Tuning Mode NOTE 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. If the frequencies stored at the preset numbers receive stations which were not originally memorized when traveling long distances, the preset number is not displayed.
the last station received. Monaural Reception When poor stereo reception is experienced, this function will reduce noise and improve listening conditions. 1 Hold down the MENU button for one second or more. "MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on. 2 Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the monaural reception function appears in the display. Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.
English Tuner features Function of the KRC-577R Switching Display for Tuner(non-RDS station) Switching the Display: Each time you press the DISP button, the display switches between the frequency and clock. NOTE The £ indicator lights whilst the clock is displayed. Preset station seek with Programme service name (Function of Remote) You can search for the preset station with Programme Service name. 1 Press the DNPP button on the remote control.
RDS features 4 POWER OFF SRC SRC FM ¢ DAB FM DISC PROG/PTY SCAN ATT LOUD B.S/RDM REP D.SCN MTL/M.RDM TI VOL ADJ NAME.S DISP DISC AM MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 #1~6 AUD MENU AM DISP KRC-677R RDS (Radio Data System) 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.
English RDS features specific region. When the Region Restrict Function is on, the region is restricted. AF (Alternative Frequency) Function When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch to another frequency broadcasting the same programme in the same RDS network with better reception. The ™ indicator lights up when the AF function is turned on. Turning Region Restrict Function On/Off: 1 Hold down the MENU button for one second or more. "MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.
3 Switching settings NOTE Pressing the TI button whilst in the MW/LW band automatically switches reception to the FM band. However, the MW/LW band is not returned to when the TI button is pressed again. Switching to a Different Traffic Information Station: Use the 4 / ¢ buttons to make an auto seek of the TI stations in a certain band. Press either the AM button or FM button. The display and setting will change.
English RDS features Programme Type (PTY) Function Programme type Conduct auto seek tuning only on those stations with selected kinds of programmes. 1 Press the 38(PTY) button. “PTY” is displayed, and the Programme Type Selection (PTY) Mode entered. If you make no key input in 30 seconds, the mode will automatically turn off. NOTE You cannot use this function whilst the traffic information function is turned on.
To scroll manually: 1 Press the DISP button to display the Radio Text. • 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.
English RDS features function appears in the display. Press the 4 button to search in the other direction. The function setting is indicated by "NEWS OFF" or "NEWS ##M" in the display, indicating that the function is on or off, respectively. Radio Text You can display textual information being transmitted by RDS stations. Turning on Radio Text Display Mode: Pressing the DISP button switches the display as follows. Select the Radio Text Display mode.
Cassette player features Presetting Volume for Traffic Information/News PROG Preset the volume level to be used for traffic information and news broadcasts. 4 SRC Release button FM 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 TI VOL ADJ button for two seconds or more. SRC POWER OFF DAB FM DISC DOLBY B NR The volume level blinks once in the display to indicate that the data has been stored.
English Cassette player features with the shift lever or something else. If this happens, pay attention to safety and move the shift lever or take an appropriate action, then operate the unit. • Do not apply excessive force to the open faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will cause damage or breakdown. • Do not use the unit with the faceplate in the open condition. Doing so will cause breakdown.
Function of the KRC-677R Function of the KRC-577R Switching Tape Types Clock display Select type of tape being played. Switching to the clock display : Each time you press the DISP button, the display switches between the tape display and clock. The £ indicator lights whilst the clock is displayed. Switching Tape Types: Press the MTL button to switch the MTL indicator on and off and to select the tape type. Turn the MTL indicator off for normal tape (Type I) playback.
English Cassette player features External disc control features Music Repeat 38 Repeatedly plays the current track. Turning Music Repeat Function On/Off: Press the REP button to switch the music repeat function on and off. "REP ON" is displayed when music repeat is turned on. Cancelling Music Repeat Function: Press either the REP or PROG button. 4 SRC POWER OFF SRC FM/ ¢ DISC+ DAB FM DISC PROG/PTY SCAN ATT LOUD B.S/RDM REP D.SCN MTL/M.RDM TI VOL ADJ NAME.
■ When a unit equipped with an O-N switch is to be connected, please also see the instruction manual of this unit. Set the O-N switch to "N". "N"-operation will be set. ■ When a unit that is not equipped with an O-N switch, or the changer switching unit "KCA-S200" is connected, "O"operation will be set. "N"-operation: • The disc title and track title of the CD text can be displayed.
English External disc control features Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc. Track Search NOTE Search forwards or backwards through the tracks on the disc until you reach the one that you want to listen to. Making a Reverse Track Search: Press the 4 button to display the desired track number. Press once to search back to the beginning of the current track, twice to search back to the beginning of the previous track, and so forth. Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.
Stopping to Listen to the Track Being Scanned: Press the 38 or SCAN button again to stop the scan and keep on listening to a track normally. The display of the track number changes continuously as the next track is being selected. When the track has been selected, play starts. The selected track number blinks in the display as it is being played. NOTE • The track scan function is cancelled when you stop playing a disc. • The track scan function only scans each track on a disc once.
English External disc control features The cursor blinks in the position where character input can be made. Magazine Random Play Play the tracks on all the discs in the disc changer in random order. 3 Press either the 4 or ¢ button to move the cursor to the desired position. The 4 button moves the cursor to the left, and the ¢ button to the right. You can also move the cursor left or right by pressing the TRACK+ or TRACK– buttons, respectively, on the remote control. 1 Press the M.
The disc name is stored and the disc name preset mode is cancelled. If you make no entry in a 10-second period, the name will be stored with the characters input so far. NOTE • The number of characters and discs whose names can be stored will differ depending on the disc changer that is connected. Please see your disc changer manual for details. • Discs are identified by their total length and number of tracks.
English External disc control features Text / Title Scroll Switching Display for Discs This function permits the text to be scrolled and the entire text to be displayed. Switching between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling is permitted. The factory default is manual scrolling. Switch the display that appears whilst discs are playing. Switching Display for Discs: Each time you press the DISP button, the display during disc play switches as follows.
Other features FM/ CLK SRC Release button SRC POWER OFF 1 Press the AUD button to enter the control mode. 2 Press either the FM or AM button. DAB FM Audio Control Setting Adjust various parameters of sound quality. Each time the button is pressed, the adjustment mode will change as follows: Pressing the FM button advances the display, and pressing the AM button reverses it. CLK DISC PROG/PTY SCAN ATT LOUD B.S/RDM REP D.SCN MTL/M.RDM TI VOL ADJ NAME.
English Other features Function of the KRC-577R 3 Switching settings Switching Clock Display Press either the AM button or FM button. The display and setting will change. This function permits switching the clock display on/off when switching the display during each of the modes. 4 Press the MENU button to end the menu mode. Turning the Clock Display On/Off: 1 Hold down the MENU button for one second or more. "MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.
1 Hold down the MENU button for one second or more. "MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on. 2 Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the Dimmer function appears in the display. Press the 4 button to search in the other direction. The function setting is indicated by "DIM ON" or "DIM OFF" in the display, indicated that the current dimmer setting is on or off, respectively. Press the SRC button. "CALL" disappears from the display, and the volume of the original source is restored gradually.
English Other features Function of the KRC-677R Touch Sensor Tone Contrast Adjustment This function produces a beep sound that accompanies button operation. It can be switched on or off. This adjustment permits easy viewing of the display. Turning the Beep On/Off: 1 Hold down the MENU button for one second or more. "MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on. To adjust the contrast: 1 Hold down the MENU button for one second or more. "MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.
Turning Automatic Time Adjustment On/Off: 1 Hold down the MENU button for one second or more. "MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on. Disabled System Indicator (DSI) A red indicator blinks on the unit after the faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves. The factory default for this function is "ON". 2 Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the Automatic Time Adjustment function appears in the display. Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.
English Other features £ Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. AM FM Removing Faceplate: Press the release button and drop open the faceplate. In its dropped condition, whilst drawing the faceplate to one side, pull it to the front and remove it. Shaft Depression £ Release button POWER OFF SRC DAB FM DISC PROG/PTY SCAN ATT LOUD B.S/RDM REP D.SCN MTL/M.RDM TI VOL ADJ NAME.
Accessories External view Number of items 1 ..........................................1 2 ..........................................2 3 ..........................................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. To prevent short circuits, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the -terminal of the battery. 2.
English Connecting Cables to Terminals Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISO–JASO) (Accessory3) Rear left output (White) Antenna Cord (ISO) Front left output (White) Fuse (10A) Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for ISO Connectors External Power Connector A–4 A–5 A–6 A–7 A–8 Speaker Connector B–1 B–2 B–3 B–4 B–5 B–6 B–7 B–8 Cable Colour Functions FM/AM antenna input KENWOOD disc changer / DAB control input NOTE Yellow Blue/White Orange/White Red Black Battery Power Control Dimmer Ignition (ACC) Earth
2WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.34) 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. Lock then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 Remove the screw (M4×8) on the back panel. 3 Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side, 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.
Troubleshooting Guide English 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 CD in the unit. ] Insert the CD. 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.
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 (±3.0dB) .................................30 Hz-15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio .............................................65 dB (MONO) Selectivity (DIN) ..........