Page 2 - English; Contents
— 2 — English Contents Safety precautions.............................3 About Cassette tape ..........................5 About RDS .........................................5 General features ................................6 PowerSelecting the SourceVolumeAttenuatorLoudnessSystem QAudio ControlSpeake...
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; When using the unit for the first time:
— 4 — English • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to factorysettings when the Reset button is pressed.After you press the reset button, the MaskKey will be needed to restart t...
Page 5 - • Don’t use cassette tape that’s 100 minutes; About RDS; Enhanced Other Network; About Cassette tape
— 5 — Cleaning the tape head When there’s noise or the sound quality is badduring tape play the tape head maybe dirty,clean the tape head. About Cassette tape • If the tape is slack tighten it.• If the cassette tape label is peeling off glue it on again. • Don’t use deformed cassette tape.• Don’t pl...
Page 6 - Tuner; Selecting the Source; Turning ON the Power; Power; General features; ATT indicator
Press the [SRC] button. Source required Display Tuner "TUNER" Tape "TAPE" External disc "DISC" Auxiliary input "AUX" Standby (Illumination only mode) "ALL OFF" • For Auxiliary input one of the below optional accessories is necessary. - KCA-S210A- CA-C1AX- CD c...
Page 7 - System Q; Turning the volume down quickly.; Attenuator; Increasing Volume; Volume; Compensating for low and high tones during low volume.; Loudness
You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types ofthe music. 1 Select the source to set Press the [SRC] button. 2 Select the Sound type Press the [Q] button. Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches. Sound setting Display Flat "Flat" Rock "Rock" Top...
Page 8 - Speaker Setting; Bass Q Factor; Audio Control
Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when settingthe speaker type. 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "ALL OFF" display. 2 Enter Speaker Setting mode Press the [Q] button. 3 Select the Speaker type Press the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button. Each time the button is pressed ...
Page 9 - In Tape source; In External disc source; Information; Disc title; Information; Switching Display; Switching the displayed information.; Switching Clock Display; The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in.; TEL Mute
In Tape source Information Play side & Tape counterPlay side & Tape runningPlay side In External disc source Information Display Track TimeDisc name "DNPS" Disc title "D-TITLE" Track title "T-TITLE" Switching the information displayed. Press the [DISP] button. Each ti...
Page 10 - Reattaching the Faceplate; Theft Deterrent Faceplate; Faceplate Angle Adjustment; Select Auxiliary input source; The presently selected AUX Name is displayed.; Select the Auxiliary input display; Auxiliary Input Display Setting
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you,helping to deter theft. Removing the Faceplate 1 Turn the ignition OFF or press the [SRC] button for at least 1second. The power turns OFF and the faceplate slides open. 2 Holding the center part of the faceplate pull it out. • When the fa...
Page 11 - Tuner features; Hiding the control panel; Hiding the Control Panel; SRC; ST indicator
Tuner features Prevents tampering with the unit while your car is being servicedetc. Hiding the control panel Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. The faceplate slides open.When the time set in <OFF Wait Time Setting> (page 27) lapses,the faceplate is hidden and the power turns OFF. S...
Page 12 - Auto Memory Entry; Putting the station in the memory.; Station Preset Memory; Canceling Direct Access Tuning; Direct Access Tuning (Function of remote); Selecting the station.; Tuning
Putting a station with good reception in the memoryautomatically. 1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. 3 Select the Auto Memory Entry mode Auto Memory Entry Putting the sta...
Page 13 - RDS features; Calling up the stations in the memory.; Select the band; Preset Tuning; Open Auto Memory Entry; FM; TI indicator
RDS features Calling up the stations in the memory. 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Call up the station Press the [#1] — [#6] button. Preset Tuning Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "Auto-Memory" display. 4 Open Auto Memory Entry Press the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button for...
Page 14 - Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station.; Enter PTY mode; Scrolling the displayed radio text.; Radio Text Scroll; Setting the volume during Traffic Information.; Preset the volume; The volume level display blinks 1 time.; Presetting Volume for Traffic Information; Receiving other traffic information stations; Traffic Information
Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station. 1 Enter PTY mode Press the [PTY] button. During PTY mode the "PTY" indicator is ON. This function can't be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception. 2 Select the Program Type Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is ...
Page 15 - Presetting the Program Type; Select the Program Type to preset; Calling up the preset Program Type; Program Type preset; Search for the selected Program Type station
Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory andcalling it up quickly. Presetting the Program Type 1 Select the Program Type to preset Refer to <PTY(Program Type)> (page 14). 2 Preset the Program Type Press the [#1] — [#6] button for at least 2 seconds. Calling up the preset Program Ty...
Page 16 - Cassette player features; Selecting the Program Type display language.; Changing Language for PTY Function; Play side
Cassette player features Selecting the Program Type display language. 1 Enter PTY mode Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 14). 2 Enter Changing Language mode Press the [DISP] button. 3 Select the language Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is pressed the language switches as ...
Page 17 - CrO; Selecting the Tape type; Slide open the faceplate; Insert a Cassette Tape.; Eject the Cassette Tape
Press the [MTL] button. Each time the button is pressed the Tape type switches asshown below. Tape type Display CrO 2 (Type II), FeCr (Type III), Metal (Type IV) "Metal ON" Normal (Type I) "Metal OFF" Selecting the Tape type Press the [B NR] button. Each time the button is pressed th...
Page 18 - Repeating the present song.; Music Repeat; Designate the song to skip; Press number buttons on the remote.; Skipping to a later song; Canceling DPSS; DPSS with the Remote; Indicating the songs to skip, and Fast Forwarding or Rewinding.
Repeating the present song. Press the [REP] button. Each time the button is pressed the Music Repeat turns ON orOFF.When it's ON, "Repeat ON" is displayed. Music Repeat Fast forwarding automatically when an unrecorded portioncontinues for at least 10 seconds. Press the [B.S] button. Each tim...
Page 19 - Fast Forwarding and Reversing; Select the display for the disc player you want.; Display; CD player; Playing External Disc; External disc control features; FM SRC; Track 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 20 - Start Track Scan; Track Scan; Track Repeat; Direct Album Search; Doing Track Search by entering the track number.; Track Search
Playing the first part of each song on the disc you are listeningto and searching for the song you want to listen to. 1 Start Track Scan Track Scan Replaying the track/disc you're listening to. Press the [REP] button. Each time the button is pressed the Repeat Play switches asshown below. Repeat pla...
Page 21 - Release it when the song you want to listen to is played; Magazine Random Play; Playing all the songs on the disc in random order.; Random Play
Press the [SCAN] button. "Scan ON" is displayed. 2 Release it when the song you want to listen to is played Press the [SCAN] button. — 21 — Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in randomorder. Press the [M.RDM] button. Each time the button is pressed the Magazine Random Play t...
Page 22 - Scrolling the displayed CD text or MD title.; Attaching a title to a CD.
Selecting the CD displayed in the DNPS of the CDs set in theDisc changer. 1 Enter DNPP mode Press the [DNPP] button on the remote. When "DNPP" is displayed the DNPS display in order. Forward / Reverse display Press the [DISC–] or [DISC+] button. 2 When the disc you want is displayed Press th...
Page 23 - Menu system; The disc being displayed is played.; Menu display
Menu system The disc being displayed is played. Canceling the DNPP mode Press the [DNPP] button on the remote. — 23 — FM SRC MENU 4 / ¢ AM # 1-6 Menu display RDS indicator NEWS indicator KRC-791_U.S 01.10.29 11:54 AM Page 23
Page 24 - Reenter the Mask Key's signal; Hold down the transmit button on the Mask Key until the full; Mask Key; Enter Menu mode; Example: When you want to set the beep sound select the; Set the menu item; You can continue by returning to step 2 and setting other items.; Exit Menu mode; Menu System
Because authorization by the Mask Key is required when it'sremoved from the vehicle, personalizing this unit by using theMask Key is a help in preventing theft. 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "ALL OFF" display. 2 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 seco...
Page 25 - Selecting the button illumination color as green or red.; The illumination color is green.; Selectable Illumination; Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this unit's clock.; Synchronize Clock; The clock display blinks.; Manual Clock Adjustment; transmit level indicator lights up in the display.
Selecting the button illumination color as green or red. Display Setting "Button Green" The illumination color is green. "Button Red" The illumination color is red. Selectable Illumination Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this unit's clock. Display Setting "SYNC ON"...
Page 26 - Adjusting the display contrast.; Display and Setting; Contrast Adjustment; Function of the KRC-V791; Illumination Color Setting
Adjusting the display contrast. Display and Setting "Contrast 0" "Contrast 5" (Original setting) "Contrast 10" … … Contrast Adjustment Display Color mode "Scan" The color changes in sequence. "SRC" The color changes according to the selected source. "Time&...
Page 27 - Bass boost level is flat.; The System Q factors are displayed.; OFF Wait Time Setting; Dimmer
Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using themain unit. Display Setting "AMP Bass FLT" Bass boost level is flat. "AMP Bass +6" Bass boost level is low (+6dB). "AMP Bass +12" Bass boost level is high (+12dB). Refer to the catalog or instruction manual for pow...
Page 28 - The AF function is ON.; News Bulletin with Timeout Setting
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. AF (Alternative Frequency) For the operation method...
Page 29 - Setting the displayed text scroll.; Scrolls when the display changes.; Text Scroll
Setting the displayed text scroll. Display Setting "Scroll MANU" Doesn't scroll. "Scroll Auto" Scrolls when the display changes. The text scrolled is shown below. • CD text• MD title• Radio text Text Scroll Noise can be reduced when stereo broadcasts are received asmonaural. Display ...
Page 30 - Basic Operations of remote; Power OFF Timer function is OFF.; Power OFF Timer; ATT
Basic Operations of remote Setting the timer to turn this unit's power OFF automaticallywhen Standby mode continues.Using this setting can save the vehicle's battery power. Display Setting "OFF – – – –" Power OFF Timer function is OFF. "OFF 20min" Turns the power OFF after 20 minutes...
Page 31 - Tune up or down band.; In Tuner source; Adjusting the volume.; Basic operations; Loading and Replacing the battery
[FM]/ [AM] buttons Select the band.Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between theFM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. [ 4 ]/ [ ¢ ] buttons Tune up or down band. [#0] — [#9] buttons Press buttons [#1] — [#6] to recall preset stations. [DIRECT] button Enters and cancels the <Direct Access Tuning&...
Page 32 - In Disc source; Plays the reverse side of the tape.; In Cassette tape source
[#0] — [#9] buttons When in <Direct Track Search> (page 20) and <Direct AlbumSearch> (page 20), enter the track/disc number. [ 4 ]/ [ ¢ ] buttons Doing track forward and backward. [DISC+]/ [DISC–] buttons Doing album forward and backward. [ 38 ] button Each time the button is pressed the...
Page 33 - External view; Accessories
— 33 — 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 .........1 4 1. To prevent short circuits, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - termin...
Page 34 - Connector Function Guide; Pin Numbers for; Wire Color; Connector B; Connecting Wires to Terminals
English — 34 — Front left output (White) 14 Front right output (Red) 13 Rear right output (Red) 11 Rear left output (White) 12 Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for ISO Connectors Wire Color Functions External PowerConnector A–4A–5A–6A–7A–8 SpeakerConnector B–1B–2B–3B–4B–5B–6B–7B–8 YellowBlue/Whi...
Page 35 - Installtion; below. If the ISO connector pins are set as described in
— 35 — Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit isunstable, it may malfunction (eg, the sound may skip). Bend the tabs of themounting sleevewith a screwdriver orsimilar utensil andattach it in place. Metal mountingstrap (commerciallyavailable) Self-tappingscrew (commercial...
Page 36 - Removing the Unit; Locking the faceplate to the unit
English — 36 — 1 Insert the removal tool into theindentations in the hard rubberframe, and pull it gently until thelock is released. Accessory 4 Removal tool Screw (M4X8)(commercially available) 4 Push upward the removal tooltoward the top, and pull out theunit halfway while pressingtowards the insi...
Page 37 - General; The power does not turn ON.; Troubleshooting Guide
— 37 — — 37 — 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...
Page 38 - Tuner source
English — 38 — — 38 — ? The Mask Key item isn’t displayed in the Menu System. 33 ✔ The Mask Key function is already activated. ☞ When the Mask Key function is activated it isn’t displayed in themenu items. ? The Touch Sensor Tone doesn’t sound. 34 ✔ The preout jack is being used. ☞ The Touch Sensor ...
Page 39 - The specified track will not play.
— 39 — — 39 — ☞ Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specifieddisc. ✔ The disc is severely scratched. 55 ☞ Try another disc instead. ? The specified track will not play. 58 ✔ Random play or magazine random play has been selected. ☞ Turn off random play or magazine random play. ? Trac...
Page 41 - Specifications; Tone action; Specifications subject to change without notice.
— 41 — — 41 — 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 dB) ........
