Page 2 - English; Contents
— 2 — English Contents Before use Safety precautions ........................................................................3 Basic operations Power ............................................................................................5Switching Modes ............................................
Page 3 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION; non-Kenwood CD changers; CAUTION; 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 cables, make sure to use automotive-grade cables o...
Page 4 - Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals; NOTE; Cleaning the Unit; Cleaning the Tape Head; Reset button
— 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. If that doesnot solve the problem, consult your Kenwooddealer. • Characters in the LCD may become difficult to read in te...
Page 5 - Switching Modes; Turning on the power:; Power; Basic operations; POWER OFF; ATT indicator
Switching Modes: Each time you press the SRC button, the mode switches asfollows: • 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. • The AUX mode is available only when the changer / AUX swi...
Page 6 - Manual; Menu System; This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly.; Attenuator
MENU button to enter the menu mode and then display thefunction to make the setting. Details on each setting areexplained separately in the corresponding function page. Hold down the MENU button for one second or more. "MENU" is displayed when the menu mode is entered. The function that you ...
Page 7 - Tuner features; DISP; III
Tuner features Memory Entry* 3 (A-Memory (start)) ➞ AF Function* 4 (AF ON / OFF) ➞ Region Restrict Function* 4 (REG ON / OFF) ➞ Auto TP Seek* 4 (ATPS ON / OFF) ➞ Monaural Reception* 5 (MONO OFF / ON) ➞ Text Scroll* 6 (SCL Manu / Auto) ➞ Touch Sensor Tone • KRC-577R Switching Clock Display (CLK ON / ...
Page 8 - Local Seek Function; Tuning; Switching settings; Selecting Tuning Mode
With the local seek function turned on, auto seek tuning skipsstations with relatively poor reception. Turning Local Seek Function On/Off: Hold down the MENU button for one second or more."MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on. Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the local seek f...
Page 9 - Station Preset Memory; Recalling a Preset Station:; Auto Memory Entry; Monaural Reception
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 thestation, for two seconds or more.The button number blinks on...
Page 10 - Function of the KRC-577R
You can search for the preset station with Programme Servicename. Press the DNPP button on the remote control.“SNP PLAY/SNPP” will be displayed once the seek mode isentered.The names of the stations preset in the band currently listenedto are displayed for 5 seconds each.The display band switches in...
Page 11 - Alarm; RDS features
When an emergency transmission (announcing disasters, etc.)is sent, all current functions are interrupted to allow thewarning to be received. Alarm Stations that offer EON also transmit information about otherRDS stations that have traffic information. When you are tunedto a station that is not tran...
Page 12 - Traffic Information Function; Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function); indicator lights up when the AF function is turned
You can listen to traffic information. If you are listening totapes or discs, they will continue playing until a traffic bulletinis broadcast. Turning TI function On/Off: Press the TI button to turn the function on and off.When the function is on, the TI indicator is turned on.When none is being rec...
Page 13 - Auto TP Seek Function; Switching to a Different Traffic Information Station:
Switching settings Press either the AM button or FM button.The display and setting will change.If the traffic information station you are tuned to experiencespoor reception, this function automatically seeks another TPstation. Press the MENU button to end the menu mode. 4 3 When the TI function is o...
Page 14 - Programme type; Music
( Speech.....1~9,16~23, 29, Music.....10~15, 24~28) News NEWS 1.News AFFAIRS 2.Current Affairs KRC-577R Programme type KRC-677R INFO 3.Information SPORT 4.Sport Sport EDUCATE 5.Education Educate DRAMA 6.Drama Drama CULTURE 7.Culture Culture SCIENCE 8.Science Science VARIED 9.Varied Varied POP M 10.P...
Page 15 - Text Scroll
To scroll manually: Press the DISP button to display the Radio Text. Holding down the DISP button for one second or more resultsin one scrolling display of the text. Manual/Automatic scroll switching: Hold down the MENU button for one second or more."MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is t...
Page 16 - Changing the Function Setting; Turning on Radio Text Display Mode:; Radio Text
function appears in the display.Press the 4 button to search in the other direction. The function setting is indicated by "NEWS OFF" or "NEWS##M" in the display, indicating that the function is on or off,respectively. Depending on the interval chosen, the "##M" in the display...
Page 17 - Cassette player features; Tune into the station for which you want to set the volume.; Presetting Volume for Traffic Information/News; Release button
Cassette player features Preset the volume level to be used for traffic information andnews broadcasts. Tune into the station for which you want to set the volume. Adjust the volume to the desired level. Hold down the TI VOL ADJ button for two seconds or more.The volume level blinks once in the disp...
Page 18 - Using Dolby B Noise Reduction; Fast Forwarding Tapes:; Fast Forwarding and Rewinding Cassette Tapes; Loading and Playing Cassettes:; Playing Cassette Tapes
Function of the KRC-677R Listen to tapes recorded using the Dolby B NR system. Turning Dolby NR On/Off: Press the B NR button to switch Dolby B NR on and off.The B NR indicator lights up when Dolby B NR is turned on. Using Dolby B Noise Reduction Fast Forwarding Tapes: Press the FM button.The tape i...
Page 19 - Tape Advance; Clock display; Blank Skip; Function of the KRC-677R; Switching Tape Types
Rewinds to the beginning of the current track (or fast forwardsto the beginning of the next track), continuing tape playback. Rewinding tape to the beginning of current track: Press the 4 button, and the tape will rewind to the beginning of the current track and automatically start playing again. To...
Page 20 - External disc control features; Repeatedly plays the current track.; Music Repeat
External disc control features Repeatedly plays the current track. Turning Music Repeat Function On/Off: Press the REP button to switch the music repeat function onand off."REP ON" is displayed when music repeat is turned on. Cancelling Music Repeat Function: Press either the REP or PROG but...
Page 21 - Fast Forwarding Disc Play:; Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play; Pausing and Restarting Disc Play:; Playing Disc mode
Fast Forwarding Disc Play: Hold down on the ¢ button. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Reversing Disc Play: Hold down on the 4 button. Release your finger to play the disc at the point. You cannot use reverse play between tracks depending on themodel being connected. Instead, the ...
Page 22 - Starting the Track Scan :; Track Scan; Repeat playing the current track or disc.; Making a Reverse Disc Search:; Disc Search; Making a Reverse Track Search:; Track Search
Successively play the beginning of each track on a disc untilyou find the track that you want to listen to. Starting the Track Scan : Press the SCAN button. "T-SCN ON" is displayed and the first10 seconds of each track are played, and the tracks are playedin order.The track number currently ...
Page 23 - Play all the tracks on the current disc in random order.; Random Play; Starting the disc scan:; Disc Scan; Stopping to Listen to the Track Being Scanned:
The display of the track number changes continuously as thenext track is being selected.When the track has been selected, play starts.The selected track number blinks in the display as it is beingplayed. When all the tracks on a certain disc have been played using therandom play function, the next d...
Page 24 - Store the names of discs to be displayed when played.; Presetting Disc Names; Magazine Random Play
The cursor blinks in the position where character input can bemade. Press either the 4 or ¢ button to move the cursor to the desired position.The 4 button moves the cursor to the left, and the ¢ button to the right.You can also move the cursor left or right by pressing theTRACK + or TRACK – buttons,...
Page 25 - When the name appears for the disc you want to play; Function of remote control with DNPP button
made by the unit that is playing. • Discs in the disc changer that have never been played before will appear as "NO ACCES" when the disc names are displayed.When you cannot identify a disc because of the "NO ACCES"display after inserting a disc magazine, try playing it using thedisc ...
Page 26 - Switching Display for Discs
Switch the display that appears whilst discs are playing. Switching Display for Discs: Each time you press the DISP button, the display during discplay switches as follows. • You can give names to discs through the presetting disc name function (see p. 24).Note that depending on the unit, display ma...
Page 27 - Audio Control Setting; Other features
Adjust various parameters of sound quality. Press the AUD button to enter the control mode. Press either the FM or AM button.Each time the button is pressed, the adjustment mode willchange as follows: Pressing the FM button advances the display, and pressing theAM button reverses it. Source tone mem...
Page 28 - Dimmer; Switching Display; Switching Graphic Display; Switching Clock Display
Function of the KRC-677R You can dim the display. The dimmer function is not available for units if the dimmer cableis not connected. Turning Dimmer On/Off: NOTE Dimmer Function of the KRC-677R You can change the display in each mode. Changing the Display: Each time you hold down the CLK button for ...
Page 29 - Selectable Illumination; Turning TEL Mute Function Off After Phone Call:; TEL Mute; Automatic Dimmer Function
You can switch the colour of the button illumination betweengreen and amber. Hold down the MENU button for one second or more."MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on. Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the Selectable Illumination function appears in the display.Press the 4 button...
Page 30 - Adjusting Time Automatically:; Adjusting Time; Contrast Adjustment; Navigation Mute Function; Touch Sensor Tone
With automatic time adjustment, you can set the clock timeautomatically according to time data sent from RDS stations(after receiving RDS signals for several minutes). You can alsoset the time manually if the automatic time adjustment functionis turned off. The factory default is automatic time adju...
Page 32 - Shaft; Theft Deterrent Faceplate
£ FM AM Shaft Depression The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you,helping to deter theft. Removing Faceplate: Press the release button and drop open the faceplate.In its dropped condition, whilst drawing the faceplate to oneside, pull it to the front and remove it. • The faceplat...
Page 33 - Accessories; External view; Installation Procedure
— 33 — The use of any accessories except for those provided might resultin damage to the unit. Make sure only to use the accessoriesshipped with the unit, as shown above. 2 CAUTION Accessories ..........................................1 ..........................................2 ......................
Page 34 - KENWOOD disc changer / DAB control input; Connect to the terminal that is; Connecting Cables to Terminals; Pin Numbers for; Cable Colour; Connector A
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 P.CONT TEL MUTE ANT.CONT Rear rightoutput (Red) Rear left output(White) Front leftoutput (White) Front rightoutput (Red) KENWOOD disc changer / DAB control input Battery cable (Yellow) Ignition cable (Red) FM/AM antennainput Antenna Cord (ISO) Antenna Conversion Adapt...
Page 35 - Firewall or metal support; Installation
— 35 — Installation Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.34) 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 conn...
Page 36 - Removing the hard rubber frame; Catch; Removing the Unit; Be careful to avoid injury from the catch pins on the removal tool.; Catch facing up
English — 36 — Removing the hard rubber frame ■ When the lower level is removed, remove the upper twolocations. 2 The frame can be removed from the top side in the samemanner. NOTE Catch Lock Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the twolocks on the lower level.Lower the frame and pul...
Page 37 - Troubleshooting Guide
— 37 — What might appear to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Beforecalling service, first check the following table for possible problems. SOLUTION POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM The tape head is dirty. Clean the tape head, referring to the section on...
Page 38 - External disc control mode
English — 38 — External disc control mode SOLUTION POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM The disc control mode cannotbe selected. No cable has been connected to the disc changer inputterminal on the unit. Connect the cable to the disc changer input terminal on theunit. The specified disc does notplay, but another ...
Page 40 - Specifications; Maximum output power; Specifications subject to change without notice.
English — 40 — Specifications 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 (±3.0dB) ......
