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- Page 1 KRC-259R KRC-159RG KRC-159RA KRC-21R KRC-11RA KRC-11RG CASSETTE RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-1188-00 (EN)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Before use Safety precautions ...3 Buttons and Display Basic operations...5 Tuner features...5 RDS features...6 Cassette player features ...6 Disc changer control features ...7 Other features...7 Basic operations Power...8 Switching Modes ...8 Volume ...8 Attenuator ...8 Loudness ...8 Menu System...9 Tuner features Selecting Tuning Mode ...10 Tuning ...10... -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
• If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange smells, turn off the power immediately and consult your Kenwood dealer. • Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to strong shock. The unit may break or crack because it con- tains glass parts. - Page 4 • If you experience problems during installa- tion, 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. MW/LW LOUD...
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Page 5: Buttons And Display Basic Operations
Buttons and Display Basic operations Tuner features SRC/ ¢ ¢ PWR OFF MW/LW MW/LW LOUD MENU LOUD MENU LOUD/MENU #1-6 MENU LOUD indicator LO.S indicator Preset Station Number Frequency MONO indicator Band display ATT indicator ST indicater AUTO indicater — 5 —... -
Page 6: Rds Features
Buttons and Display RDS features Cassette player features ¢ AM FM MW/LW MW/LW LOUD LOUD MENU MENU #1-6 MENU VOL ADJ REG indicator EON indicator TA indicator Tape indicator PTY indicator NEWS indicator T.C indicator AF indicator TI indicator TP indicator —... -
Page 7: Disc Changer Control Features
Disc changer control features Other features Function of the KRC-259R,21R SRC/ ¢ ¢ DISC– DISC+ PWR OFF MW/LW MW/LW LOUD LOUD MENU MENU DISP D.SCN M.RDM NAME SET MENU Disc number Track number Track time REP indicator Disc indicator Clock display... -
Page 8: Basic Operations Power
Basic operations (See page 5) Power 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. Selecting the standby mode: Press the SRC button repeatedly to select to "ALL OFF". -
Page 9: Menu System
• The News function turns on when the setting is made for the news interruption interval. The "00M" display indicates the set- ting selected for the news interruption timeout interval. — 9 — (KRC-259R/21R/159RA,RG) DSI OFF (KRC-259R/21R) COL AMB NEWS OFF LO.S OFF... -
Page 10: Tuner Features
Tuner features (See page 5) Selecting Tuning Mode Select which tuning mode — auto seek or manual — to use as the default. When the AUTO indicator is on, auto seek tuning is selected. When the indicator is off, manual tuning is selected. Hold down the MENU button for one second or more. -
Page 11: Station Preset Memory
Station Preset Memory Store the frequency of the station currently being listened to. You can then recall that station with a single touch of a button. Select the band/ station that you want to have stored. Hold down the button (#1-6) that you want to use for the station, for two seconds or more. -
Page 12: Rds Features Rds (Radio Data System)
RDS features (See page 6) RDS (Radio Data System) RDS is a digital information system that lets you receive sig- nals besides those of regular radio programmes, such as net- work information being transmitted from radio stations. When listening to an RDS station (ie, a station with RDS capa- bility), the programme service name of the station is displayed along with the frequency, advising you quickly which station is being received. -
Page 13: Traffic Information Function
Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the Region restrict func- tion appears in the display. Press the 4 button to search in the other direction. The function setting is indicated by "REG ON" or "REG OFF" in the display, indicating that the function is on or off, respective- Switching settings Press either the AM button or FM button. -
Page 14: Presetting Volume For Traffic Information/News
RDS features (See page 6) Presetting Volume for Traffic Information/News Preset the volume level to be used for traffic information and news broadcasts. Tune into the station for which you want to set the volume. Adjust the volume to the desired level. Hold down the VOL ADJ button for two seconds or more. -
Page 15: Programme Type (Pty) Function
Programme Type (PTY) Function Conduct auto seek tuning only on those stations with selected kinds of programmes. Selecting Type of Programme to be Received: Hold down the MENU button for one second or more. "MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on. Press the ¢... -
Page 16: Cassette Player Features Playing Cassette Tapes
Cassette player features (See page 6) Playing Cassette Tapes Loading and Playing Cassettes: Load a cassette with the tape exposed on the right. The tape starts playing automatically. With Side A facing up, the 3 indicator lights up when Side A is playing, and 2 when Side B is playing. -
Page 17: Disc Changer Control Features
Disc changer control features Function of the KRC-259R,21R When the disc changer with the O-N selection switch is con- nected, set the switch to "O " position to operate the disc changer mode. Playing Discs Using Disc Changer Playing Discs: Press the SRC button repeatedly until disc changer mode is obtained. -
Page 18: Disc Search
Disc changer control features Function of the KRC-259R,21R Disc Search Search forwards or backwards through the discs in a disc changer until you reach the one that you want to listen to. Making a Reverse Disc Search: – Press the DISC button to display the desired disc number. -
Page 19: Random Play Function
Stopping to Listen to the Disc Being Scanned: Press the D.SCN button again to stop the scan and keep on lis- tening to the disc normally. NOTE • The disc scan function is cancelled when you stop playing a disc. •... -
Page 20: Presetting Disc Names
Disc changer control features Function of the KRC-259R,21R Presetting Disc Names Store the names of discs to be displayed when played. Play the disc whose name you want to preset. NOTE • This function is not available for disc changers that do not feature the Disc Name Preset function. -
Page 21: Other Features
Turning TEL Mute Function Off After Phone Call: increased. Hang the phone up. "CALL" disappears from the display. The original source (i.e., the one used before the phone call) is returned to automatically, and the volume restored gradually. — 21 — Function of the KRC-259R,159RA/RG,21R... -
Page 22: Selectable Illumination
Other features (See page 7) Function of the KRC-259R,21R Selectable Illumination You can switch the colour of the button illumination between green and amber. Hold down the MENU button for one second or more. "MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on. -
Page 23: Accessories
Number of items 2CAUTION • If your car is not prepared for this special connection-system, consult your kenwood dealer. • Only use antenna conversion adapters (ISO-JASO) when the antenna cord has an ISO plug. • Make sure that all cable connections are securely made by inserting jacks until they lock completely. -
Page 24: Connecting Cables To Terminals
Green Rear Left ( – B–8 Green/Black Rear Left ( FM/AM antenna input Rear left output (White) (KRC-259R,159RA/RG,21R Only) Fuse KENWOOD disc changer control input (KRC-259R,21R Only) NOTE To connect the Disc changer, consult your Disc changer manual. Rear right output (Red) -
Page 25: Installation
Connecting Cables to Terminals 2WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.24) 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. - Page 26 Installation Removing the hard rubber frame Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the lower level. Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure. Lock Accessory2 Removal tool When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two loca- tions.
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Page 27: Troubleshooting Guide
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. The fuse has blown. - Page 28 Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM The memory is erased when The battery cable has not been connected to the proper the ignition is turned off. terminal. The ignition and battery cable are incorrectly connected. The TEL mute function does The TEL mute cable is not connected properly. not work.
- Page 29 The following messages are displayed when certain problems are occurring in your system. Take the recommended actions. No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded. EJECT Load the disc magazine properly. No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. NO DISC Load a disc into the disc magazine.
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Page 30: Specifications
Tone action Bass: ...100 Hz ±10 dB Treble: ...10 kHz ±10 dB Preout level / load (KRC-259R, 159RA/RG,21R Only) ...1800 mV / 10 kΩ Preout Impedance (KRC-259R, 159RA/RG,21R Only) ...≤ 600 Ω General Operating voltage ...14.4 V (11 – 16 V allowable) Current consumption ...10 A at Rated power...