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KRC-V679R(EW)_U.K_20 02.2.15 11:55 AM Page 2 English Contents Safety precautions..........................................................3 External disc control features Playing Disc mode .....................................................................................21 Switching Display for Discs .......................................................................21 Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play .................................................22 Track Search.......................
KRC-V679R(EW)_U.K_20 02.2.15 11:55 AM 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 cables, make sure to use automotivegrade cables or other cables with an area of 0.
KRC-V679R(EW)_U.K_20 02.2.15 11:55 AM 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. AUD LOUD B NR SCAN B.S/RDM REP MTL/M.RDM Reset button • Characters in the LCD may become difficult to read in temperatures below 41 ˚F (5 ˚C).
KRC-V679R(EW)_U.K_20 02.2.15 11:55 AM Page 5 General features Q/ AUD 5 Power SRC/ PWR OFF CLK Turning on the power: Press the SRC button. NOTE Turn the power on before carrying out the following procedures. Turning off the power: Hold down the PWR OFF button for one second or more. PWR OFF PROG /PTY AUD LOUD B NR SCAN B.S/RDM REP MTL/M.RDM TI VOL ADJ DISP NAME.S NOTE ∞ 4 ATT/ LOUD AM The status of the Code Security Function (page 26) is displayed whenever the power is switched on.
KRC-V679R(EW)_U.K_20 02.2.15 11:55 AM Page 6 English General features function under Menu settings (page 32). The Power OFF Timer function is enabled only after the security code (page 26) is set up. Switching Modes Switching Modes: Each time you press the SRC button, the mode switches as follows: NOTE Selecting AUX-name display Holding down the DISP button for two seconds or more during the AUX mode, AUX-name display is blinked for AUX-name selection mode.
KRC-V679R(EW)_U.K_20 02.2.15 11:55 AM Page 7 Hold down the LOUD button for one second or more to switch the loudness on and off. with the System Q, according to types of speakers. 1 Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode. "ALL OFF" is displayed when the standby mode is selected. 2 Press the Q button to enter the speaker setting mode. 3 Press either the 4 or ¢ button to select the type of speaker. The setting switches as follows. Off ("SP OFF") / For 6/6x9 in.
KRC-V679R(EW)_U.K_20 02.2.15 11:55 AM Page 8 English General features Audio Control Setting Adjustment mode (Display) Adjust various parameters of sound quality. 1 Hold down the AUD button for one second or more to enter Bass ("Bass") the control mode. Operation of Audio control button 4 button Bass decreased. Middle("Middle") Middle decreased. 2 Selecting mode Press either the FM or AM button.
KRC-V679R(EW)_U.K_20 02.2.15 11:55 AM Page 9 TEL Mute Shut down the audio system temporarily whenever an incoming call is received. NOTE The function will not work if a cable is not connected to the car phone. When the telephone rings: When a call is received, "CALL" is displayed and all the unit functions are temporarily interrupted. Restoring Original Unit Source During Phone Call: Press the SRC button. "CALL" disappears from the display, and the volume of the original source is restored gradually.
KRC-V679R(EW)_U.K_20 02.2.15 11:55 AM Page 10 English General features Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate can be reversed to hide the control panel or detached form the unit, helping to deter theft. Removing the Faceplate: 1 • When the control panel is visible: Press the release button. • When the control panel has been hidden: Press the upper side of the faceplate. 2CAUTION Do not set the right side of the faceplate in the faceplate bracket first, when reattaching the faceplate.
KRC-V679R(EW)_U.K_20 02.2.15 11:55 AM Page 11 Tuner features NOTE FM SRC Whilst the control panel is sliding, only available buttons are 0, ATT, ▲, ▼ and SRC. PWR OFF PROG /PTY AUD LOUD B NR SCAN B.S/RDM REP MTL/M.RDM TI VOL ADJ DISP NAME.
KRC-V679R(EW)_U.K_20 02.2.15 11:55 AM Page 12 English Tuner features Tuning You can then recall that station with a single touch of a button. 1 Press the SRC button repeatedly until the tuner mode is 1 Select the band/station that you want to have stored. 2 Hold down the button (#1-6) that you want to use for the obtained. "TUNER" is displayed only when the tuner mode is selected. station, for two seconds or more.
KRC-V679R(EW)_U.K_20 02.2.15 11:55 AM Page 13 RDS features in the display. Whilst awaiting reception, “Waiting” will be displayed. TI/ VOL ADJ PTY 2WARNING FM To prevent accidents, drivers should not look at the display whilst driving. PWR OFF PROG /PTY AUD LOUD B NR SCAN B.S/RDM REP # 1-6 MTL/M.RDM TI VOL ADJ DISP NAME.
KRC-V679R(EW)_U.K_20 02.2.15 11:55 AM Page 14 English RDS features RDS (Radio Data System) Traffic Information Function 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. When listening to an RDS station (ie, a station with RDS capability), the programme service name of the station is displayed along with the frequency, advising you quickly which station is being received.
KRC-V679R(EW)_U.K_20 02.2.15 11:55 AM Page 15 Presetting Volume for Traffic Information/News NOTE Please see the menu settings (page 32) about switching between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling. Preset the volume level to be used for traffic information and news broadcasts. 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 VOL ADJ button for two seconds or more.
KRC-V679R(EW)_U.K_20 02.2.15 11:55 AM Page 16 English RDS features 24. Jazz Music (Jazz) 25. Country Music (Country) 26. National Music (Nation M) 27. Oldies Music (Oldies) 28. Folk Music (Folk M) 29. Documentary (Document) (Speech.....1~9,16~23, 29, Music.....10~15, 24~28) • 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.
KRC-V679R(EW)_U.K_20 02.2.15 11:55 AM Page 17 Cassette player features Changing Language for Programme Type(PTY) Function PROG SRC FM Changing the display language to another language. 1 Press the PTY button. PWR OFF PROG /PTY "PTY" is displayed, and the Programme Type Selection (PTY) Mode entered. AUD LOUD 2 Enter the Changing Language Mode B NR SCAN B.S/RDM REP MTL/M.RDM TI VOL ADJ DISP NAME.S Press the DISP button to enter the changing language mode.
KRC-V679R(EW)_U.K_20 02.2.15 11:55 AM Page 18 English Cassette player features Playing Cassette Tapes Loading and Playing Cassettes: Press the release button to slide open the faceplate, showing the cassette insertion slot. Holding the cassette with the tape exposed to the right, insert it in the slot. The tape will start playing. Push back the bottom of the faceplate with your hand until it locks. The IN indicator lights up when a cassette has been loaded.
KRC-V679R(EW)_U.K_20 02.2.15 11:55 AM Page 19 Turn the MTL indicator off for normal tape (Type I) playback. Turn the MTL indicator on for the following tape types: CrO2 (Type II) FeCr (Type III) Metal (Type IV) Selecting the wrong tape type may cause sound quality to suffer. they last for 4 seconds or more. Cancelling DPSS During Its Operation: Press the PROG button.
KRC-V679R(EW)_U.K_20 02.2.15 11:55 AM Page 20 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. "Repeat ON" is displayed when music repeat is turned on. Cancelling Music Repeat Function: Press either the REP or PROG button. SRC FM PWR OFF PROG /PTY AUD LOUD B NR SCAN B.S/RDM REP MTL/M.RDM TI VOL ADJ DISP NAME.
KRC-V679R(EW)_U.K_20 02.2.15 11:55 AM Page 21 Playing Disc mode This function permits the connection of optional players and the playing of discs. Track time Playing Discs: Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the external disc control mode. The disc will start playing.
KRC-V679R(EW)_U.K_20 02.2.15 11:55 AM Page 22 English External disc control features Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play Fast Forwarding Disc Play: Hold down on the ¢ button. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Reversing Disc Play: Hold down on the 4 button. Release your finger to play the disc at the point. NOTE You cannot use reverse play between tracks depending on the model being connected.
KRC-V679R(EW)_U.K_20 02.2.15 11:55 AM Page 23 Random Play ▼ Track Repeat ON Play all the tracks on the current disc in random order. ▼ Disc Repeat ON 1 Press the RDM button to switch the random play function on ▼ and off. “Random ON” is displayed when random play is turned on. 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.
KRC-V679R(EW)_U.K_20 02.2.15 11:55 AM Page 24 English External disc control features When the disc or track to be played changes, the title is displayed in one scrolling display. Magazine Random Play Play the tracks on all the discs in the disc changer in random order. 2 Holding down the DISP button for one second or more results in one scrolling display of the titles. 1 Press the M.RDM button to switch the magazine random play function on and off. “M.
KRC-V679R(EW)_U.K_20 02.2.15 11:55 AM Page 25 Menu settings Characters that can be displayed are as follows. 38 FM Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z (KDC-__ Only) Numerals and symbols: 0~9 @ ” ‘ ` % & PWR OFF PROG /PTY ∗+-=,./\<>[] Special characters: á à é è í ì ó ò ú ù Ñ Ç ® ß ‹ fl â ä ê ëîïôöûüñç©Æ›fi (KDC-__ Only) AUD LOUD B NR SCAN B.S/RDM REP MTL/M.RDM 5 Continue steps 3 and 4 until all the characters are chosen for # 1-6 the name. TI VOL ADJ DISP NAME.
KRC-V679R(EW)_U.K_20 02.2.15 11:55 AM Page 26 English Menu settings Menu System Code Security Function You can set the defaults for additional functions in the menu mode. Make a setting for each function, referring to the following operations. After a security code has been registered, power cannot be restored if the battery is disconnected from the unit unless the code is first input. 1 Enter the menu mode NOTE Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.
KRC-V679R(EW)_U.K_20 02.2.15 11:55 AM Page 27 "CODE" appears in the display, you can start inputting the code. 6 Press the Preset button and input the security code again. 7 Hold down the DISP button again for three seconds or more. Touch Sensor Tone This function produces a beep sound that accompanies button operation. It can be switched on or off. "APPROVED" will appear in the display, with the code security function turning on.
KRC-V679R(EW)_U.K_20 02.2.15 11:55 AM Page 28 English Menu settings "Graphic ON" : The display will turn on by using the whole part of the display. (Default setting) "Graphic OFF" : The display will turn on by using only the upper part of the display and the IN indicator . Automatic Time Adjustment With automatic time adjustment, you can set the clock time automatically according to time data sent from RDS stations (after receiving RDS signals for several minutes).
KRC-V679R(EW)_U.K_20 02.2.15 11:55 AM Page 29 "Contrast 0" – "Contrast 10" ▼ Scan Mode NOTE ▼ The initial setting value is "5". SRC Mode (Changing colours depending on the source being played) ▼ Time Mode (Colour changes every six hours) ▼ Situational Mode off Dimmer You can dim the display. When the Situational Mode is off, the original colour setting resumes. NOTE The dimmer function is not available for units if the dimmer cable is not connected.
KRC-V679R(EW)_U.K_20 02.2.15 11:55 AM Page 30 English Menu settings Selecting Tuning Mode News Bulletin Function with PTY News Timeout Setting 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. You can arrange to have news bulletins interrupt your current listening source, including other radio stations.
KRC-V679R(EW)_U.K_20 02.2.15 11:55 AM Page 31 information station frequency will be stored. Cancelling Auto Memory Entry During Its Operation: Press the 4/¢ button whilst auto memory entry is taking place to stop the process. 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. When the Region Restrict Function is on, the region is restricted.
KRC-V679R(EW)_U.K_20 02.2.15 11:55 AM Page 32 English Menu settings The Power OFF Timer function is enabled only after the security code (page 26) is set up. Monaural Reception When poor stereo reception is experienced, this function will reduce noise and improve listening conditions. Display and setting: “MONO ON” : The monaural reception is on. “MONO OFF” : The monaural reception is off.
KRC-V679R(EW)_U.K_20 02.2.15 11:55 AM Page 33 Accessories External view 2CAUTION Number of items 1 ..........................................1 2 ..........................................2 3 ..........................................1 4 ..........................................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.
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KRC-V679R(EW)_U.K_20 02.2.15 11:55 AM Page 35 Connecting Cables to Terminals 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.
KRC-V679R(EW)_U.K_20 02.2.15 11:55 AM Page 36 English Installation ■ Removing the hard rubber frame ■ Removing the Unit 1 Refer to the section “Theft deterrent faceplate (P. 10)” and 1 Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame (P. 36)” and then remove the hard rubber frame. then remove the faceplate. 2 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the upper level. Push upward the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure.
KRC-V679R(EW)_U.K_20 02.2.15 11:55 AM Page 37 Installation ■ Locking the faceplate to the unit If you want to lock the faceplate to the unit so that it does not fall off, follow the directions below. 1 Refer to the function "Theft deterrent faceplate" (page 10) and remove the faceplate. 2 Insert the provided screw into the hole at the centre of the bottom side of the faceplate which you have removed from the unit. Accessory4 3 Push back the bottom of the faceplate bracket unit it locks.
KRC-V679R(EW)_U.K_20 02.2.15 11:55 AM Page 38 English 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.
KRC-V679R(EW)_U.K_20 02.2.15 11:55 AM Page 39 Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM No sound can be heard, or the volume is low. POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The Attenuator function is turned on. Turn off the Attenuator function. The fader and/or balance settings are set all the way to one side. Reset the fader and/or balance settings. The input/output cables or wiring harness are connected incorrectly. Reconnect the input/output cables and/or the wiring harness correctly.
KRC-V679R(EW)_U.K_20 02.2.15 11:55 AM Page 40 Troubleshooting Guide English External disc control mode PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The disc control mode cannot be selected. No cable has been connected to the disc changer input terminal on the unit. Connect the cable to the disc changer input terminal on the unit. The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead. The specified CD is very dirty. Clean the CD. The CD is upside-down. Load the CD with the labelled side up.
KRC-V679R(EW)_U.K_20 02.2.15 11:55 AM Page 41 Troubleshooting Guide 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.
KRC-V679R(EW)_U.K_20 02.2.15 11:55 AM Page 42 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 dB) .................................30 Hz – 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) .................................
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