Page 2 - English; Contents; Connecting Cables
— 2 — English Contents Safety precautions......................3 About Cassette tape ...................4 About RDS ..................................4 General features .........................5 PowerVolumeAttenuatorSelecting the SourceLoudnessdB (Sound Coordinate)Audio ControlSwitching DisplayTEL ...
Page 3 - Safety precautions
— 3 — To prevent injury and/or fire, take thefollowing precautions: • Insert the unit all the way until it is fully locked in place. Otherwise it may fly out ofplace during collisions and other jolts. • When extending the ignition, battery or ground wires, make sure to use automotive-grade wires or ...
Page 4 - NOTE
— 4 — English • 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. Ifthat does not solve the problem, consultyour Kenwood dealer. • Press the reset button if the Disc auto changer fails to...
Page 5 - Turning the volume down quickly.; Attenuator; Increasing Volume; Volume; Turning ON the Power; Power; General features; ATT indicator; Release button
Turning the volume down quickly. Press the [ATT] button. Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator turns ON or OFF.When it’s ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks. Attenuator Increasing Volume Press the [ u ] button. Decreasing Volume Press the [ d ] button. Volume Turning ON the Power Press t...
Page 6 - Audio Control; Press button; Compensating for low and high tones during low volume.; Loudness; Source required; Selecting the Source
1 Select the source for adjustmentPress the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Control modePress the [AUD] button. 3 Select the Audio item for adjustmentPress the [FM] or [AM] button. Audio Control 2 Enter Control modePress the [AUD] button. 3 Select the Audio item for adjustmentPress the [FM] or [AM] butt...
Page 7 - TEL Mute; In Tape source; Switching Display
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 backON. When the call ends Hang up the ph...
Page 8 - Tuner features; Removing the Faceplate; Reattaching the Faceplate; Theft Deterrent Faceplate; SRC; Frequency display
Tuner features The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you,helping to deter theft. Removing the Faceplate Press the Release button. The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach it. • The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts. For that...
Page 9 - Calling up the stations in the memory.; Preset Tuning; Auto Memory Entry; Putting the station in the memory.; Station Preset Memory; Selecting the station.; Tuning
Calling up the stations in the memory. 1 Select the bandPress the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Call up the stationPress the [#1] — [#6] button. Preset Tuning Putting a station with good reception in the memoryautomatically. 1 Select the band for Auto Memory EntryPress the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Enter Menu...
Page 10 - Presetting Volume for Traffic Information; Receiving other traffic information stations; Traffic Information; RDS features; VOL ADJ; PTY indicator
Setting the volume during Traffic Information. 1 Receive the station. 2 Set the volume you want. 3 Preset the volumePress the [VOL ADJ] button for at least 2 seconds. The volume level display blinks 1 time. Presetting Volume for Traffic Information Switching to traffic information automatically when...
Page 11 - Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station.; Display
21. Social Affairs "SOCIAL A" 22. Religion "RELIGION" 23. Phone In "PHONE IN" 24. Travel "TRAVEL" 25. Leisure "LEISURE" 26. Jazz Music "JAZZ" 27. Country Music "COUNTRY" 28. National Music "NATION M" 29. Oldies Music "OLDIES" 30...
Page 12 - Selecting the Program Type display language.; Changing Language for PTY Function; Presetting the Program Type; Select the Program Type to preset; Calling up the preset Program Type; Enter PTY mode; Program Type Preset
4 Exit Changing Language modePress the [CLK] button. Selecting the Program Type display language. 1 Enter PTY mode Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 11). 2 Enter Changing Language modePress the [CLK] button for at least 2 seconds. 3 Select the languagePress the [#1] — [#3] button. Button Lan...
Page 13 - Tuner Call; Fast Forwarding; Fast Forwarding and Rewinding; When the Cassette Tape is inserted; Playing Cassette Tapes; Cassette player features; Tape indicator
Switching to the radio automatically during Fast Forwarding andRewinding. Press the [TC]/[T.CALL] button. Each time the button is pressed the Tuner Call turns ON or OFF.When it's ON, "TC ON" is displayed. Tuner Call Fast Forwarding Press the [FF] button. If it's stopped press [REW] button. R...
Page 14 - Fast Forwarding and Reversing; Select the display for the disc player you want.; CD player; Playing External Disc; External disc control features; Disc number
Fast Forwarding Hold down on the [ ¢ ] button. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Reversing Hold down on the [ 4 ] button. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Fast Forwarding and Reversing Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connectedto this unit....
Page 15 - Playing all the songs on the disc in random order.; Random Play; Repeat play; Track Repeat; Track Search
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, "RDM ON" is displayed. When the [ ¢ ] button is pressed, the next song select starts. Random Play Successively play the beginning of each disc ...
Page 16 - Scrolling the displayed CD text or MD title.; Attaching a title to a CD.; Play the disc you want to attach a name to; Repeat steps 3 through 4 and enter the name.; Magazine Random Play
Scrolling the displayed CD text or MD title. Press the [CLK] button for at least 1 second. Text/Title Scroll • 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 th...
Page 17 - Menu System; Menu system; MENU; NEWS indicator; RDS indicator; mc indicator
Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions.The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. Thereference for the Menu items and their setting content is afterthis operation explanation. 1 Enter Menu modePress the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. 2 Se...
Page 18 - Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this unit's clock.; Synchronize Clock
It switches automatically when a news bulletin starts even if theradio isn't being listened to. Also, the time interval wheninterrupt is prohibited can be set. News Bulletin with Timeout Setting Setting the timer to turn this unit's power OFF automaticallywhen Standby mode continues.Using this setti...
Page 19 - Sets the tuning mode.
When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch toanother frequency broadcasting the same program in the sameRDS network with better reception. Display Setting "AF ON" The AF function is ON. "AF OFF" The AF function is OFF. When the AF function is ON, the "RDS" indic...
Page 20 - Setting the displayed text scroll.; Text Scroll
Function of the KRC-291/KRC-26 Setting the displayed text scroll. Display Setting "SCL MANU" Doesn't scroll. "SCL AUTO" Scrolls when the display changes. The text scrolled is shown below. • CD text• MD title Text Scroll <In External disc control mode> Display Setting "MONO ...
Page 21 - External view; Number of items; Accessories
— 21 — The use of any accessories except for those provided might result indamage to the unit. Make sure only to use the accessories shipped withthe unit, as shown above. ..........................................1 ..........................................1 1 3 External view Number of items 1. To p...
Page 22 - Connector Function Guide; Pin Numbers for; Cable Color; Connector A; Connecting Cables to Terminals
English — 22 — 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TEL MUTE P.CONT ANT CONT Rear rightoutput (Red) 4 10 Rear leftoutput (White) Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for ISO Connectors Cable Color Functions External PowerConnector A–4A–5A–7A–8 SpeakerConnector B–1B–2B–3B–4B–5B–6B–7B–8 YellowBlue/WhiteRed...
Page 23 - Installation; Connecting Wires to Terminals
— 23 — — 23 — Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.22) The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the typeof vehicle you drive. Make sure to make the proper connections toprevent damage to the unit.The default connection for the wiring harness is described in 1 below. If the ISO connector ...
Page 24 - Removing the hard rubber frame
English — 24 — — 24 — ■ Removing the hard rubber frame 2 When the lower level is removed, remove the upper twolocations. The frame can be removed from the top side in the same manner. Catch Lock 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the twolocks on the lower level.Lower the frame an...
Page 25 - General; Troubleshooting Guide
— 25 — What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit mayjust be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring.Before calling service, first check the following tablefor possible problems. General ? The power does not turn ON. 01 ✔ The fuse has blown. ☞ After checking for short circuits in the wi...
Page 26 - Tuner source
— 26 — English Troubleshooting Guide ✔ The setting is not canceled. ☞ The settings for these functions remain on until the setting to offor the disc ejected, even if the power is turned off or the sourcechanged. ? Cannot play CD-R or CD-RW. 60 ✔ Finalization processing is not being conducted for CD-...
Page 28 - Specifications subject to change without notice.; Specifications
English — 28 — FM tuner section Frequency range (50 kHz Space) ..............87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHzUsable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) ................................. 0.7 µV/75 Ω Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) .............................. 1.6 µV/75 Ω Frequency response ( ± 3.0 dB) ....................
