KRC-V791 KRC-791 CASSETTE RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-2157-00 (EW)
English Contents Safety precautions.............................3 About Cassette tape..........................5 About RDS .........................................5 General features ................................6 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Loudness System Q Audio Control Speaker Setting TEL Mute Switching Display Switching Clock Display Auxiliary Input Display Setting Faceplate Angle Adjustment Theft Deterrent Faceplate Hiding the Control Panel Tuner features.........................
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.
English Safety precautions NOTE • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset button is pressed. After you press the reset button, the Mask Key will be needed to restart the unit. If the unit still fails to operate properly after the Reset button has been pressed, contact your local KENWOOD dealer for assistance.
About Cassette tape About RDS Cleaning the tape head RDS (Radio Data System) When there’s noise or the sound quality is bad during tape play the tape head maybe dirty, clean the tape head. When listening to an RDS station, the programme service name of the station is displayed, advising you quickly which station is being received. RDS (Radio Data System) stations also transmit frequency data for the same station.
English General features SRC/ PWR OFF AM u Power FM ANG Q/AUD Turning ON the Power Turn the vehicle ignition ON. The faceplate reverses and control panel is displayed. Turning OFF the Power Turn the vehicle ignition OFF. When the set time for removing the faceplate (page 10) lapses, the faceplate reverses and the control panel is hidden. Do not apply force to the faceplate during operation. It can cause damage. d DISP/ 4/¢ NAME.
The time until full power OFF can be set in (page 30). System Q You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of the music. Volume 1 Select the source to set Press the [SRC] button. 2 Select the Sound type Press the [Q] button. Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches.
English General features 5 Audio Control 1 Select the source for adjustment Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Control mode Press the [AUD] button for at least 1 second. 3 Select the Audio item for adjustment Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted switch as shown below. 4 Adjust the Audio item Press the [4] or [¢] button.
TEL Mute The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in. When a call comes in "CALL" is displayed. The audio system pauses. Listening to the audio during a call Press the [SRC] button. The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON. When the call ends Hang up the phone. The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON.
English General features Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selecting the display when this device is switched to Auxiliary input source. 1 2 3 4 Select Auxiliary input source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "AUX" display. Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the [NAME.S] button for at least 2 seconds. The presently selected AUX Name is displayed. Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft.
Tuner features Hiding the Control Panel AM Prevents tampering with the unit while your car is being serviced etc. FM SRC Hiding the control panel Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. The faceplate slides open. When the time set in (page 27) lapses, the faceplate is hidden and the power turns OFF. Showing the control panel Press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate. The faceplate will open and show the control panel.
English Tuner features 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 band Press the [4] or [¢] button. During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON. Canceling Direct Access Tuning Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.
RDS features Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "Auto-Memory" display. 4 TI/ VOL ADJ AM FM Open Auto Memory Entry Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 2 seconds. When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory Auto Memory Entry closes. • When the (page 28) is ON, only RDS stations are put in the memory. • When Auto Memory Entry is done in the FM2 band, the RDS stations preset in the FM1 band aren't put in the memory.
English RDS features Traffic Information 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. When a traffic bulletin starts, "Traffic Info" is displayed it and it switches to traffic information.
13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. Rock Music Easy Listening Music Light Classical Serious Classical Other Music Weather Finance Children's programs Social Affairs Religion Phone In Travel Leisure Jazz Music Country Music National Music Oldies Music Folk Music Documentary Press the [PTY] button.
English RDS features Cassette player features Changing Language for PTY Function PROG Selecting the Program Type display language. 1 Enter PTY mode Refer to (page 14). 2 Enter Changing Language mode Press the [DISP] button. 3 Select the language Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is pressed the language switches as shown below.
Rewinding Press the [AM] button. When it's stopped press the [PROG] button. Playing Cassette Tapes When there's no Cassette Tape inserted 1 Slide open the faceplate Press the [0] button. 2 Insert a Cassette Tape. When the faceplate has been slid open, it might interfere 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. Dolby B NR Press the [B NR] button.
English Cassette player features • During the songs first 5 seconds there may be a times when the previous track is recognized as the current track. • As many as 9 songs can be skipped. DPSS (Direct Program Search System) Indicating the songs to skip, and Fast Forwarding or Rewinding. Skipping to a later song Press the [¢] button. Each time the button is pressed the number of songs skipped increases. Skipping to a previous song Press the [4] button.
External disc control features Playing External Disc 38 AM FM SRC 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 RDM REP Track number M.RDM Pause and play Press the [38] button. Each time the button is pressed it pauses and plays. DISP/ 4/¢ NAME.S • Disc #10 is displayed as "0".
English External disc control features Track Search Selecting the song you want to hear. Press the [4] or [¢] button. Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number. 1 Enter the disc number Press the number buttons on the remote. 2 Do Album Search Press the [DISC+] or [DISC–] button. Canceling Direct Album Search Press the [38] button. Input "0" to select disc 10. Album Search (Function of disc changer) Selecting the disc you want to hear. Press the [AM] or [FM] button.
Press the [SCAN] button. "Scan ON" is displayed. 2 Release it when the song you want to listen to is played Press the [SCAN] button. Random Play Playing all the songs on the disc in random order. Press the [RDM] button. Each time the button is pressed Random Play turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "Random ON" is displayed. When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts. Magazine Random Play (Function of disc changer) Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random order.
English External disc control features 7 Disc Naming (DNPS) Attaching a title to a CD. 1 • When operation stops for 10 seconds the name at that time is registered, and Name Set mode closes. • 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. Play the disc you want to attach a name to • A title can't be attached to a MD.
Menu system The disc being displayed is played. Canceling the DNPP mode Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.
English Menu system Menu System Mask Key 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. Example: When you want to set the beep sound select the "Beep" display.
transmit level indicator lights up in the display. "APPROVED" is displayed, and the Mask Key function activates. Press the Reset button and when it's removed from the battery power source 1 2 2 Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second. The clock display blinks. 3 Adjust the hours Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Turn the power ON The vehicle engine turns ON. "TRANSMIT 1" is displayed. Adjust the minutes Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Display "Scan" "SRC" "Time" Switching Graphic Display Setting the graphic part display ON/OFF. Display "Graphic ON" "Graphic OFF" Setting The graphic part is displayed. The graphic part isn't displayed. Blue fine adjustment 1 Press the [#3] button for at least 2 seconds. 2 Press the [4] or [¢] button. When the blue fine adjustment is completed, press the [#3] button. Function of the KRC-V791 Illumination Color Setting You can set the display to a desired color.
Display "System Q ON" "System Q OFF" Dimmer Dimming this unit's display automatically when the vehicle light switch is turned ON. Display "Dimmer ON" "Dimmer OFF" Setting The System Q factors are displayed. The System Q factors aren't displayed. Setting The display dims. The display doesn't dim. B.M.S. (Bass Management System) Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the main unit.
"Local.S ON" News Bulletin with Timeout Setting The local seek function is ON. It switches automatically when a news bulletin starts even if the radio isn't being listened to. Also, the time interval when interrupt is prohibited can be set. Display and Setting "News OFF" "News 00min" Tuning Mode Sets the tuning mode.
When the AF function is ON, the "RDS" indicator is ON. Display "ATPS ON" "ATPS OFF" When no other stations with stronger reception are available for the same program in the RDS network, you may hear the incoming broadcast in bits and snatches. Turn OFF the AF function in such a case. Setting The Auto TP Seek Function is ON. The Auto TP Seek Function is OFF.
English Menu system Basic Operations of remote Power OFF Timer Setting the timer to turn this unit's power OFF automatically when Standby mode continues. Using this setting can save the vehicle's battery power. Display "OFF – – – –" "OFF 20min" (Original setting) "OFF 40min" "OFF 60min" 4/¢ Setting Power OFF Timer function is OFF. Turns the power OFF after 20 minutes. FM/AM/DISC+/DISC– Turns the power OFF after 40 minutes. Turns the power OFF after 60 minutes.
Loading and Replacing the battery Use one lithium battery (CR2025). Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case. In Tuner source [FM]/ [AM] buttons Select the band. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. [4]/ [¢] buttons Tune up or down band. [#0] — [#9] buttons Press buttons [#1] — [#6] to recall preset stations. 2WARNING Store unused batteries out of the reach of children.
English Basic Operations of remote In Cassette tape source [4]/ [¢] buttons Do (page 18). [#0] — [#9] buttons When in (page 20) and (page 20), enter the track/disc number. [38] button Plays the reverse side of the tape. [FM ] button Fast forwards the tape. When the [38] button is pressed it releases. [AM] button Rewinds the tape. When the [38] button is pressed it can be released.
Accessories External view ......... Number of items External view ......... Number of items 1 4 .........1 2 .........2 .........1 5 .........1 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. To prevent short circuits, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - terminal of the battery. 2.
English Connecting Wires to Terminals Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISO–JASO) (Accessory3) 1 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 Antenna Cord (ISO) 3 Wire Color Yellow Blue/White Orange/White Red Black Functions Battery Power Control Dimmer Ignition (ACC) Earth (Ground) Connection FM/AM antenna input 2 Rear left output (White) 12 Rear right output (Red) 11 Front left output (White) 14 Fr
Installtion 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 Removing the Unit 1 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. Insert the removal tool into the indentations in the hard rubber frame, and pull it gently until the lock is released. 1 Refer to the function "Removing the faceplate" (page 10) and remove the faceplate. 2 Insert the provided screw into the hole at the center of the bottom side of the faceplate which you have removed from the unit.
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 ? The power does not turn ON.01 ✔ The fuse has blown. ☞ After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with one with the same rating. ? The TEL mute function does not work.15 ✔ The TEL mute wire is not connected properly.
English Troubleshooting Guide ? The Mask Key item isn’t displayed in the Menu System.33 ✔ The Mask Key function is already activated. ☞ When the Mask Key function is activated it isn’t displayed in the menu items. ? The Touch Sensor Tone doesn’t sound.34 ✔ The preout jack is being used. ☞ The Touch Sensor Tone can’t be output from the preout jack. ? 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.
☞ Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified disc. ✔ The disc is severely scratched.55 ☞ Try another disc instead. ? The specified track will not play.58 ✔ Random play or magazine random play has been selected. ☞ Turn off random play or magazine random play. ? Track repeat, disc repeat, track scan, random play, and magazine random play start by themselves.59 ✔ The setting is not canceled.
English Troubleshooting Guide The messages shown below display your systems condition. Eject: No Disc: TOC Error: turning on the air conditioner. As the temperature falls below 60°C (140°F), the disc will start playing again. No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded.E01 ➪ Load the disc magazine properly. No CD in the unit. ➪ Insert the CD. No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.E02 ➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine.
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) ..............................................65 dB Selectivity (DIN) (±400 kHz)............
