KRC-X858/708 Cover(K)E,F,S 00.12.29 2:00 PM KRC-X858 KRC-708 Page 1 CASSETTE RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER-LECTEUR DE CASSETTE MODE D’EMPLOI RADIO CASSETTE MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES 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-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:12 PM Page 2 English Contents Track Scan..................................................................................................27 Disc Scan ...................................................................................................27 Disc Name Preset Play (DNPP) ................................................................26 Random Play ..............................................................................................28 Magazine Random Play ...
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:12 PM Page 3 Safety precautions IMPORTANT INFORMATION 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-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:12 PM Page 4 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. When the faceplate controls are not visible, press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate (as illustrated on p.11) for as many times as you have preset to make the faceplate controls appear. The unit returns to factory settings when the RESET button is pressed.
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:12 PM Page 5 General features Power Signal sensor SRC /OFF FM 4 u ¢ SRC PROG / PTY OFF DAB DISC EJECT FM ATT LOUD B NR SCAN B.S / RDM REP D.SCN MTL / M.RDM AUTO AME AM DISP NAME.S MENU AUD d ATT / LOUD #1 ~ 6 DISC You can help prevent theft of the unit by reversing the faceplate so that the control panel cannot be seen, hiding the unit, and shutting off the audio.
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:12 PM Page 6 English General features Switching Modes Switching Modes: Each time you press the SRC (source) button, the mode switches as follows: ▼ Volume Increasing Volume: Press the u button to turn up the volume. Decreasing Volume: Press the d button to turn down the volume. Tuner mode ▼ Tape mode ▼ External disc control mode 1 ▼ Attenuator External disc control mode 2/AUX mode This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly.
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:12 PM Page 7 Function of the KRC-X858 Audio Control Setting Adjust various parameters of sound quality. 1 Press the AUD button to enter the control mode. 2 Selecting mode Press either the FM or AM button. Each time the button is pressed, the adjustment mode will change. Please refer to the following for the contents of the adjustment modes.
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:12 PM Page 8 English General features Function of the KRC-X858 Function of the KRC-X858 "Tre F" : Adjust the center frequency of the treble. Setting values: 10.0 / 12.5 / 15.0 / 17.5 kHz "HPF F" : Adjust the frequency of the High-pass filter for front output. Setting values: Through / 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 100Hz / 120Hz / 150Hz / 180Hz / 220Hz NOTE This mode is available only when the Sound coordinate system is on. ( page36).
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:12 PM Page 9 This mode is available only when Sound coordinate system is on.( page36). Function of the KRC-X858 "NF Phase" : Adjust the phase for Non-Fading output. Setting values: Normal (0°) / Reverse (180°) NOTE • This mode is available only when the non-fading output function is set to on.( page10). • Not available during the Dual zone system is on.
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:12 PM Page 10 English General features Hiding the unit with the ignition turned on (forced closing): Press the SRC button for at least one second. The faceplate will slide open. When the period of time which you have set in the "Time setting for removing the faceplate" in the menu has passed, the faceplate automatically reverses to hide the control panel. However, you can remove the faceplate during that period. For details, refer to the "Removing the faceplate" (page12).
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KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:12 PM Page 12 English General features Removing the Faceplate The faceplate can be detached from the unit, helping to deter theft. Removing the faceplate: 1 Choose the way from among the following and open the faceplate. Turn the ignition off, press the SRC button for at least one second, or press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate (as illustrated on p.
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:12 PM Page 13 Tuner features the faceplate was mounted, check that the faceplate is securely attached to the faceplate bracket by holding its right side and pulling it gently towards you. FM 4 SRC 38 ¢ SRC PROG / PTY OFF DAB DISC EJECT FM Faceplate Angle Adjustment You can adjust the faceplate angle for easy viewing. ATT LOUD B NR SCAN B.S / RDM REP MTL / M.RDM D.SCN AUTO AME AM DISP NAME.
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:12 PM Page 14 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-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:12 PM Page 15 Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station. The number of the recalled station is displayed. Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z NOTE Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z • When the local seek function is turned while auto memory entry takes place, stations with poor reception are not stored. • When the Traffic Information function is on , only the local traffic information station frequency will be stored.
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:12 PM Page 16 English Tuner features Each time you press the DISP button, the display changes as follows: Station Name Preset Play (SNPP) (Function of Remote) You can search for the station for any station if its name has been preset using Station Name Preset. Station frequency SNPS name (only when being preset) / Program Service name (during RDS station reception) (KRC-X858 only) 1 Press the DNPP button on the remote.
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:13 PM Page 17 RDS features Function of the KRC-X858 RDS (Radio Data System) 38/ PTY FM 4 ¢ SRC PROG / PTY OFF DAB DISC EJECT FM ATT LOUD B NR SCAN B.S / RDM REP D.SCN MTL / M.RDM AUTO AME AM DISP NAME.S RDS is a service used by radio stations to transmit data outside normal radio broadcast signals.
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:13 PM Page 18 RDS features English Function of the KRC-X858 type of programs: 1. Music 4. Sports Program Type (PTY) Function Conduct auto seek tuning only on those stations with selected kinds of programs. 3. News 6. Jazz NOTE Changing the Preset Button Settings for Program Type After selecting the type of program to be stored in a certain preset button, press that button for at least two seconds.
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:13 PM Page 19 Cassette player features Registration of a station as a PTY You can register a station as a program type. 4 To register a non-RDS station as a program type: 1 Tune your radio to the non-RDS station that you want to register as the program type. SRC FM ¢ PROG SRC PROG / PTY 2 Press the PTY button to enter the program type selection OFF DAB DISC EJECT FM mode. 3 Press the FM/AM button to select the program type you want ATT LOUD B NR SCAN B.
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:13 PM Page 20 English Cassette player features Playing Cassette Tapes Fast Forwarding and Rewinding Cassette Tapes Loading and Playing Cassettes: Press the ¡(EJECT) button to slide open the faceplate, showing the cassette (insertion) slot. Holding the cassette with the tape exposed to the right, insert in the slot. The faceplate will close, and the tape will start playing. The IN indicator lights up when a cassette has been loaded.
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:13 PM Page 21 Skipping to Beginning of Current Track or to Previous Tracks (Rewind DPSS): Press the 4 button. Press once to rewind to the beginning of the current track, twice to rewind to the beginning of the previous track, and so forth. You can skip up to nine tracks. Playback is continued after the tape is rewound by the indicated number of tracks. Skipping to Later Tracks (Fast Forward DPSS): Press the ¢ button.
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:13 PM Page 22 English Cassette player features External disc control features Tape counter display Switching the Tape display : Each time you press the DISP button, the display during tape play switches as follows: 4 DISC+ SRC 38 SRC Play side/Tape counter PROG / PTY DAB DISC ¢ OFF EJECT FM Play side ATT LOUD B NR SCAN B.S / RDM REP D.SCN Play side/Tape running MTL / M.RDM AUTO AME AM DISP NAME.S MENU AUD REP SCAN NOTE RDM M.RDM DISP/NAME.S D.
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:13 PM Page 23 ■ 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. "N"-operation: • The disc title and track title of the CD text can be displayed. • The disc name will be displayed when the name has been registered to any connected unit with the Presetting Disc Names function, or when the playing unit contains a disc to which the disc title has been recorded.
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:13 PM Page 24 English External disc control features You cannot use reverse play between tracks depending on the model being connected. Instead, the reverse play function is canceled when it reaches the beginning of a track, at which point normal play will automatically resume. Switching Display for Discs Switch the display that appears while discs are playing. Switching Display for Discs: Each time you press the DISP button, the display during disc play switches as follows.
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:13 PM Page 25 Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number decreases by one. 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.
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:13 PM Page 26 English External disc control features Presetting Disc Names (DNPS) NOTE The operation and characters that can be entered may change as listed below, depending on the unit that is connected. A press of the 38 button exits the disc name preset mode. Operations can be followed again from Step 2 at a time such as this, and the characters to be input are selected using the procedure described below. Press the DISC+ or DISC– button to display the desired character.
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:13 PM Page 27 connected. Please see your disc changer manual for details. • Discs are identified by their total length and number of tracks. If another disc happens to have the same specifications as one that you have already stored a name for, the name will be displayed for it, too. • If you want to change the name of a disc, repeat steps 1 and 2 to display the name, and then repeat steps 3 and 4 to input the changes.
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:13 PM Page 28 English External disc control features Random Play Disc Name Preset Play (DNPP) (Function of Remote) If you have preset the name of a disc that you want to listen to in the disc changer, you can look for it by name and start playing it. Play all the tracks on the current disc in random order. 1 Press the RDM button to switch random play on and off. "Random ON" is displayed when random play is turned on.
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:13 PM Page 29 Menu settings 2 To change the track being heard, press the ¢ button. Another disc/track will be selected and played. NOTE FM 4 • Magazine random play is canceled when you eject the disc. • The time needed for random selection depends on the number of discs loaded in the disc magazine. SRC 38 SRC PROG / PTY OFF DAB DISC ¢ EJECT FM ATT LOUD B NR SCAN B.S / RDM REP D.SCN MTL / M.RDM AUTO AME AM DISP NAME.
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:13 PM Page 30 English Menu settings Menu System Touch Sensor Tone You can set the defaults for additional functions in the menu mode. Make a setting for each function, referring to the following operations. This function produces a beep sound that accompanies button operation. It can be switched on or off. Display and setting: "Beep ON" : Beep setting is on. "Beep OFF" : Beep setting is off. 1 Enter the menu mode Press the MENU button for at least one second.
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:13 PM Page 31 Display and setting: 1 Select the display "Date Adjust" during the selecting function in the menu system. 2 Press either the 4 or ¢ button for at least two seconds to enter the Calendar adjustment mode. The date display will blink. 3 Selecting the item (day, month, or year) to adjust Press the 4 or ¢ button. The item blinking in the display can be adjusted. 4 Adjusting the date Press the FM or AM button The item of the date blinking in the display will change.
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:13 PM Page 32 English Menu settings Memo Mode Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z You can input the text to be displayed and set the date when that text will appear in the display with the calendar function. Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z Display and setting: 1 Select the display "Memo Mode" during the selecting function in the menu mode. Numerals and symbols: 0~9 @ ” ‘ ` % & 2 Press either the 4 or ¢ button for at least two seconds to enter the Memo mode.
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:13 PM Page 33 Tune to a RDS station and receive the signal for several minutes. The clock will adjust automatically to the local time. Switching to a Different Traffic Information Station: Use the 4 / ¢ buttons to make an auto seek of the TI stations in a certain band. NOTE NOTE The clock will not adjust automatically if the RDS station tuned to is not transmitting time data. In such a case, try another RDS station.
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:13 PM Page 34 English Menu settings Security Code When the battery is removed from the unit's power switch, you cannot turn on the unit again unless the preset security code is input. This function helps prevent theft. NOTE You must follow steps 1 to 9 to be able to use the Security Code function. Turning off the power during the procedure will deactivate the security code setting. Once the security code function has been activated, "Security" disappears from the MENU system.
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:13 PM Page 35 Selectable Illumination Black Mask You can switch the color of the button illumination between green and red. This function allows you to turn off the lower part of the display if there is too much information in the display. Display and setting: "Color Green" : The color of the illumination is green. "Color Red" : The color of the illumination is red.
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:13 PM Page 36 English Menu settings Function of the KRC-X858 External Amp Control Dual Zone System The following operation allows separate sound sources to control the output of the front and rear speakers. The Dual zone system can only be switched on or off when the source is set to the AUX mode. Display and setting: "Zone 2 ON" : The dual zone system function is on. "Zone 2 OFF" : The dual zone system function is off.
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:13 PM Page 37 Basic Operations of remote KRC-X858 2CAUTION + – FM/DISC + Ð+ TUNE ¢ TRACK FM + ATT ATT AM/DISC – SRC 4 DSIC AM Ð DNPP/ SBF 38 SRC TUNE –/4/TRACK – TUNE +/¢/TRACK + 38 DIRECT OK DNPP Do not set the remote on hot places such as above the dashboard. Loading and Replacing the Batteries: Use two "AAA"-size batteries. Slide the cover while pressing downwards to remove it as illustrated.
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:13 PM Page 38 English Basic Operations of remote Basic operations Tuner features • VOLUME buttons Press the + button to turn the volume up. Press the – button to turn the volume down. • SRC button Each time you press the SRC button, the mode switches as follows: ▼ Tuner mode ▼ Tape mode ▼ External disc control mode 1 ▼ External disc control mode 2/AUX mode ▼ Standby mode NOTE • The mode switches to the next mode from any mode which cannot be used.
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:13 PM Page 39 • AM button Rewinds the tape. • FM button Fast forwards the tape. • 38 button Plays the reverse side of the tape. When pressed during fast forward and rewind, this button stops the tape and starts playing it. • Number/ letter entry buttons (KRC-X858 only) Use to enter the number of tracks you want to skip used in DPSS.(#1-9) External disc control features • 4/¢ buttons Press the 4 button to search through the tracks backward.
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:13 PM Page 40 English Accessories Installation Procedure External view ......... Number of items External view ......... Number of items 1 7 .........1 .........1 2 8 N T R T N .........1 9 R L N L T .........1 3 N T .........1 4 .........1 0 .........1 .........1 5 .........2 6 .........2 2CAUTION Do not use any accessories other than those provided with your unit. If you use other accessories, you may damage the unit. 1.
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:13 PM Page 41 Connecting Wires to Terminals Rear left output (White) Non-fading left output (White) (KRC-X858 only) FM/AM antenna input Front left output (White) KENWOOD disc changer / DAB control input Rear right output (Red) Non-fading right output(Red) (KRC-X858 only) If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. When using the optional power amplifier, connect to its power control terminal.
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:13 PM Page 42 Locking the faceplate to the unit ■ Installation (non-Japanese cars) ■ Locking the faceplate to the unit English Installation (non-Japanese cars) If you want to lock the faceplate to the unit so that it does not fall off, follow the directions below. Firewall or metal support 1 Refer to the function "Removing the faceplate" (page 12) and remove the faceplate.
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:13 PM Page 43 Removing the Unit ■ Removing the Unit ■ Removing the hard rubber frame Insert the removal tool into the indentations in the hard rubber frame, and pull it gently until the lock is released. 1 Make the faceplate control panel appear. 2 Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame” and then remove the hard rubber frame. 3 Remove the hex head machine screw with washer (M4×8) on the back panel.
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:13 PM Page 44 Installation (Japanese-cars) English ■ Installing Radio Bracket in Japanese-made Cars (J-Cars) On the factory-installed radio bracket, flatten all the tabs or holes that are not flush (except those used for screws), using a hammer or similar utensil. Hole Tab Accessory8 J-Car Bracket (follow indications for L/R) After aligning the J-Car bracket with the factory-installed radio bracket, tighten the screws.
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:13 PM Page 45 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. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The power does not turn on. The fuse has blown. After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with one with the same rating. No sound can be heard, or the volume is low. Attenuator is turned on.
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:13 PM Page 46 Troubleshooting Guide English CD/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-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:13 PM Page 47 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. E-04 No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.
KRC-X858_U.S-4 00.12.27 0:13 PM Page 48 Specifications English Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Audio section Frequency Range (200 kHz Space) ....................87.9 - 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 (±3.0dB).................................30 Hz-15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio .............................................
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