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Page 1: Instruction Manual
KRC-PS979R CASSETTE RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL B64-1914-00 (EN) -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety precautions...3 General features Power ...6 Switching Modes ...6 Volume ...7 Attenuator ...7 Loudness...8 System Q ...8 Speaker & Woofer setting...8 Switching Full-Screen Display ...9 Switching the Upper Part Display ...10 Switching the Lower Part Display...11 TEL Mute ...12 Non-Fading Output...12 Faceplate Angle Adjustment ...12 Forced Closing ...12... -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
DNPS, DNPP, Magazine random play, and CD Text display. Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302, C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers can be connected. 2CAUTION You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectly. - Page 4 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. • Press the reset button if the CD auto changer is first controlled and operates incorrectly.
- Page 5 Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth. Cleaning the Unit If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth. If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe neutral detergent off.
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Page 6: General Features
General features ATT/LOUD DISP/NAME LOUD indicator Description about this indicator for these features can be displayed by setting the Lower Part Display (page 11) to "... + Function indicator". Power 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. -
Page 7: Volume
follows: Tuner mode Tape mode External disc control mode 1 External disc control mode 2 / AUX mode Standby mode Selecting the standby mode: Press the SRC button repeatedly to select to "ALL OFF". When "ALL OFF" is displayed, the standby mode is turned on. The standby mode turns all functions off although leaving the unit’s power on. -
Page 8: Loudness
General features Loudness This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is turned down. The LOUD indicator lights up, when the loudness function is Turning Loudness On/Off: Hold down the LOUD button for one second or more to switch the loudness on and off. -
Page 9: Switching Full-Screen Display
woofer setting mode. NOTE • Speaker setting function allows for tuning of bass, middle and treble. • Woofer setting allows for tuing of high-pass filter frequency, low-pass filter frequency and non-fading level. Switching Full-Screen Display This function switches the type of information on the display in the full screen display mode. -
Page 10: Switching The Upper Part Display
General features Switching the Upper Part Display This function switches the type of information on the upper part display when the display mode is in vertical division display. Each time you press the DISP button, the upper part display changes as follows: In Tuner mode: Programme Service name (only during RDS station reception) -
Page 11: Switching The Lower Part Display
Switching the Lower Part Display This function switches the type of information on the lower part display when the display mode is in vertical division display. Each time you press the CLK button, the lower part display changes as follows: In Tuner mode: Spectrum Analyzer1 Spectrum Analyzer2 + Clock... -
Page 12: Tel Mute
General features 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. - Page 13 and press the SRC button to turn the unit back on, then turn it off again to make it close properly. • Do not try to press the buttons on the control panel as the faceplate is moving, as excessive force may damage the unit. •...
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Page 14: Removing The Faceplate
General features Removing the Faceplate The faceplate can be detached from the unit, helping to deter theft. Removing the faceplate: Choose the way from among the following and open the faceplate. Turn the ignition off, hold down the SRC button for one second or more when the control panel has been hidden. -
Page 15: Audio Control Features
Audio control features Selecting Mode Setting Value Audio Control Setting Adjust various parameters of sound quality. Hold down the AUD button for one second or more to enter the control mode. Selecting mode Press either the FM or AM button. Each time the button is pressed, the adjustment mode will change. -
Page 16: Bass Centre Frequency
Audio control features Bass Centre Frequency Adjust the centre frequency of the bass. Display and setting: "Bass FRQ" : 60 / 70 / 80 / 100 (Only when the bass quality factor is set to 1.00, 1.25 or 1.50) / 150 (Only when the bass quality factor is set to 2.00) Hz. -
Page 17: Treble Level
Treble Level Adjust the treble level. Display and setting: "TRE" : - 8 – + 8 Balance Level Adjust the balance level. Display and setting: "Balance" : Left 15 – Right 15 Fader Level Adjust the fader level. Display and setting: "Fader"... -
Page 18: Low-Pass Filter Frequency For Non-Fading Output
Audio control features Low-pass Filter Frequency for Non-Fading Output Adjust the frequency of the Low-pass filter for Non-Fading output. Display and setting: "LPF NF" : 50 Hz / 80 Hz / 120 Hz / Through NOTE • This mode is available only when the non-fading output function is set to on. -
Page 19: Tuning
Tuning Press the SRC button repeatedly until the tuner mode is obtained. "TUNER" is displayed only when the tuner mode is selected. Press either the FM or AM button to select the band. Each time you press the FM button, the band switches between the FM1, FM2 and FM3. -
Page 20: With Programme Service Name
Tuner features Preset station seek with Programme service name (Function of Remote Control) You can search for the preset station with Programme Service name. Press the DNPP button on the remote control. "SNPP" will be displayed once the seek mode is entered. The names of the stations preset in the band currently listened to are displayed for 5 seconds each. -
Page 21: Rds (Radio Data System)
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. 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. -
Page 22: Programme Type (Pty) Function
RDS features Programme Type (PTY) Function Conduct auto seek tuning only on those stations with selected kinds of programmes. Press the PTY button. "PTY Select" 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. -
Page 23: Presetting Volume For Traffic Information/News
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. The volume level blinks once in the display to indicate that the data has been stored. -
Page 24: Changing Language For Programme Type(Pty) Function
RDS features Changing Language for Programme Type(PTY) Function Changing the display language to another language. Press the PTY button. "PTY Select" is displayed, and the Programme Type Selection (PTY) Mode entered. Enter the Changing Language Mode Press the DISP button to enter the changing language mode. Changing the Display Language Press the FM or AM button. -
Page 25: Playing Cassette Tapes
Playing Cassette Tapes Loading and Playing Cassettes: Press the 0(EJECT) 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 faceplate will close, and the tape will start playing. The IN indicator lights up when a cassette has been loaded. -
Page 26: Switching Tape Types
Cassette player features Switching Tape Types Select type of tape being played. 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. Turn the MTL indicator on for the following tape types: (Type II) FeCr (Type III) Metal (Type IV) Selecting the wrong tape type may cause sound quality to... -
Page 27: Blank Skip
trigger the function if they last for 4 seconds or more. Cancelling DPSS During Its Operation: Press the 38 button. Blank Skip Automatically fast forwards to the beginning of the next track when long blank spaces (10 seconds or more) are detected, continuing tape playback. -
Page 28: Playing Disc Mode
External disc control features M.RDM SCAN DISP/NAME Track number Disc number Track time Playing Disc mode This function permits the connection of optional players and DISC+ the playing of discs. Playing Discs: Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the external disc control mode. -
Page 29: Track Search
cancelled when it reaches the beginning of a track, at which point normal play automatically resumes. Track Search 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. -
Page 30: Direct Disc Search
External disc control features Direct Disc Search (Function of disc changers with remote control) Using the remote control, make direct input of the disc number that you want to listen to. Using the numeric buttons on the remote control, enter the number of the disc that you want to listen to. -
Page 31: Random Play
Random Play Play all the tracks on the current disc in random order. 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. -
Page 32: Presetting Disc Names (Dnps)
External disc control features Presetting Disc Names (DNPS) 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 33: Disc Name Preset Play (Dnpp)
Disc Name Preset Play (DNPP) (Function of Remote Control) 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. Press the DNPP button on the remote control. "DNPP"... -
Page 34: Menu System
Menu settings DISP MENU #1 ~ 6 Menu display RDS indicator NEWS indicator Description about this indicator for these features can be displayed by setting the Lower Part Display (page 11) to "... + Function indicator". Menu System You can set the defaults for additional functions in the menu mode. -
Page 35: Mask Key
Mask Key If you have transmitted the Mask Key's signal once to the unit in advance, you will have to transmit it once again if the unit has been removed from the battery. This function helps prevent theft. When using the unit for the first time: In order to deactivate the demonstration mode, be sure to press the transmit button to transmit the Mask Key's signal. -
Page 36: Manual Time Adjustment
Menu settings Manual Time Adjustment Adjust the time manually. NOTE This adjustment is available only when the automatic time adjustment is set to off. (page 37) Display and setting: Select the display "Clock Adjust" during the selecting function in the menu system. Hold down either the 4 or ¢... -
Page 37: Automatic Time Adjustment
Entering the month or day setting mode Press the 4 and ¢ button to enter the month or day setting mode. The month display will blink enter the month setting mode, the day display will blink enter the day setting mode. Changing the month or day Press the FM and AM button. -
Page 38: Switching Display Mode
Menu settings Switching Display Mode You can select the display mode of this unit. Display and setting: "Display Type A" : Divide the display into the upper and lower parts to separately provide different information. (Vertical division display) (page 11) (Default setting) "Display Type B"... -
Page 39: Dual Zone System
Dual Zone System <In AUX mode> 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"... -
Page 40: Local Seek Function
Menu settings Local Seek Function <In Tuner mode> With the local seek function turned on, auto seek tuning skips stations with relatively poor reception. Display and setting: "Local.S ON" : The local seek function is on. "Local.S OFF" : The local seek function is off. (Default setting) Selecting Tuning Mode <In Tuner mode>... -
Page 41: Restricting Rds Region (Region Restrict Function)
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. Display and setting: "Regional ON"... -
Page 42: Basic Operations Of Remote Control
Basic Operations of remote control #0-9/A-Z PROG DNPP DIRECT DIRECT 4/¢ TUNE TRACK FM/DISC AM/DISC – DISC REMOTE CONTROL UNIT CA-R66 2CAUTION Do not set the remote control on hot places such as above the dashboard. Loading and Replacing the Batteries: Use one lithium battery (CR2025). - Page 43 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. • The external disc control mode will differ depending on the unit that is connected.
- Page 44 Basic Operations of remote control Cassette player features • 4/¢ buttons Press the 4 button to start play again at the beginning of the current track. Press the ¢ button to start play at the beginning of the next track. Press either the 4 or ¢...
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Page 45: Accessories
2CAUTION • If your car is not prepared for this special connection-system, consult your KENWOOD dealer..Number of items • Only use antenna conversion adapters (ISO-JASO) when the antenna cord has an ISO plug. -
Page 46: Connecting Cables To Terminals
Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone TEL MUTE rings or during conversation. NOTE To connect the KENWOOD navigation system, consult your navigation manual. Connect either to the power control terminal when using the optional P.CONT power amplifier, or to the antenna ANT.CONT. -
Page 47: Installtion
Connecting Cables to Terminals 2WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.46) 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 48: 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. Accessory4 Removal tool Removing the Unit Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame” and then remove the hard rubber frame. -
Page 49: Locking The Faceplate To The Unit
Locking the faceplate to the unit 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. Refer to the function "Removing the faceplate (page 14)" and remove the faceplate. -
Page 50: 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 51 Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM No sound can be heard, or the The Attenuator function is turned on. volume is low. The fader and/or balance settings are set all the way to one side. The input/output cables or wiring harness are connected incorrectly.
- Page 52 Troubleshooting Guide External disc control mode PROBLEM The disc control mode cannot No cable has been connected to the disc changer input be selected. terminal on the unit. The specified disc does not The specified CD is very dirty. play, but another one plays The CD is upside-down.
- Page 53 ] Cool down the unit by opening the windows or turning on the air conditioner. As the temperature falls below 60°C (140°F), the disc starts playing again. If this indicator continues blinking, it is possible that the tape has become jammed or tangled. ] Contact the Kenwood dealer if the tape cassette cannot be ejected. — 53 —...
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Page 54: Specifications
Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Frequency range (50 kHz space) ...87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) ...0.7 µV/75 ½ Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) ...1.6 µV/75 ½ Frequency response (±3 dB) ...30 Hz – 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) ...65 dB Selectivity (DIN) (±400 kHz)... - Page 55 — 55 —...