Kenwood KRC-603C User manual

KRC-603C
KRC-503
KRC-403
KRC-S400
CASSETTE RECEIVER
I INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AMPLI-TUNER-LECTEUR DE CASSETTE
MODED’EMPLOI
RADIO CASETE
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
KENWOOD CORPORATION
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Take the time to read through this instruction manual.
Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the
best performance from your new cassette-receiver.
For your records
Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on
the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial
numbers whenever you call upon your KENWOOD dealer for information or service on
the product.
Model KRC-603C/503/403/S400 Serial number_
© B64-0920-00 (KW)

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Contents
Before use
Safety precautions.
Warning.
Buttons and Display
Basic operations.
Tuner features.
Cassette player features.
Disc changer control features.
Other features.
Remote.
Basic operations
Power.
Volume.
Attenuator.
Loudness .
Basic operations of remote .
Tuner features
Tuning.
Station Preset Memory.
Auto Memory Entry...
Clean Reception System Circuit (CRSC).
Direct Access Tuning.
Cassette player features
Playing Cassette Tapes.
Fast Forwarding and Rewinding Cassette Tapes
Using Dolby B NR (Noise Reduction).
Switching Tape Types.
Tuner Call Function.
Blank Skip Function.
Tape Advance Function.
Music Repeat Function.
Disc changer control features
Playing Discs Using Disc Changer.
Switching Display for Discs...
Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play.
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Track Search.1 6
Disc Search.16
Direct Track Search.16
Direct Disc Search. 1 6
Track / Disc Repeat Function.-.16
Track Scan Function. 1 7
Disc Scan Function.17
Random Play Function...17
Magazine Random Play Function.17
Presetting Disc Names.16
Other features
Audio Control Setting.19
Table of Audio Control Setting.19
Selectable Illumination.19
Switching Preout.20
Clock Display. 20
Adjusting Time.20
Disabled System Indicator (DSI).20
Theft Deterrent Faceplate.21
Installation
Accessories.21
Installation Procedure.22
Connecting Wires to Terminals.23
Installation.24
Troubleshooting guide 27
Specifications . 60

oareiy precautions
A WARNING]
To prevent injury or fire, take the fol¬
lowing precautions:
• Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully
locked in place Otherwise it may fall out of
place when jolted
• When extending the ignition, battery, or
ground wires, make sure to use automotive
grade wires or other wires with a 0 /5mm
or more to prevent wire deterioration and
damage to the wire coating.
1 To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave
any metallic objects (such as coins or metal
tools) inside the unit
1 If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange
smells, turn off the power immediately and
consult your Kenwood dealer.
1 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.
Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the LCD
is damaged or broken due to shock. The liq¬
uid crystal fluid may be dangerous to your
health or even fatal.
If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD con¬
tacts your body or clothing, wash it off with
soap immediately.
FCC WARNING
This equipment may generate or use radio
frequency energy. Changes or modifications
to this equipment may cause harmful inter¬
ference unless the modifications are express¬
ly approved in the instruction manual. The
user could lose the authority to operate this
equipment if an unauthorized change or mod¬
ification is made.
To prevent damage to the machine,
take the following precautions:
• Malm sure to ground the unit to a negative
1?V DC power supply
• Do not open the top or bottom covers of the
unit
• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to
direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity.
Also avoid places with too much dust or the
possibility of water splashing.
• Do not set the removed faceplate or the
faceplate case in areas exposed to direct sun¬
light, excessive heat, or humidity. Also avoid
places with too much dust or the possibility
of water splashing.
• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive
shock, as it is a piece of precision equipment.
• To prevent deterioration, do not touch the
terminals of the unit or faceplate with your
fingers.
• When replacing a fuse, only use a new one
with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with
the wrong rating may cause your unit to mal¬
function.
• To prevent a short circuit when replacing a
fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.
• Do not use your own screws. Use only the
screws provided. If you use the wrong
screws, you could damage the unit.
IMPORTANT INFORMA TION
You cannot connect the unit directly to the
following CD automatic changers. If you want
to use older changers with the unit, follow
the directions below according to the type of
changer you own:
• KDC-C200 / KDC-C300 / KDC-C400
Use the extension cable and the control box
attached to the CD changer, and the optional
CA-DS100 converter cord.
• KDC-C301 / KDC-C600 / KDC-C800 / KDC-C601 /
KDC-C401
Use the extension cable attached to the CD
changer, and the optional CA-DS100 convert¬
er cord.
•C705i/C705si
Use the extension cable attached to the CD
changer, and the optional CA-K300 converter
cord.
• KDC-C100 / KDC-C302 / C205 / C705 /
non-Kenwood CD changers
Cannot be used with this model.
You can damage both your unit and
the CD changer if you connect them
incorrectly.
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Safety precautions
1 NOTE 1
• If you experience problems during installa¬
tion, consult your Kenwood dealer.
• If the unit doesn't seem to be working right,
try pressing the reset button first. If that does
not fix the problem, consult your Kenwood
dealer.
Reset button
Cleaning the Unit
If the front panel gets dirty, turn off the
power and wipe the panel with a dry silicon
cloth or soft cloth.
acautioisT
Do not wipe the panel with a hard cloth or a
cloth dampened by volatile solvents such as
paint thinner and alcohol. They can scratch
the surface of the panel and/or cause the
indicator letters to peel off.
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get
dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.
Cleaning the Tape Head
After you have listened to many cassettes
over a long period of time, magnetic powder
from the tapes and dust accumulates on the
tape head, causing noise and a deterioration
in sound quality.' Clean the tape head using a
cleaning tape or cleaning kit designed for use
in car audio systems.
Handling Cassette Tapes
• Do not play a cassette whose tape has gone
slack. In such a case, wind it tight using a
pencil or the like in one of the spools. Playing
slack cassette tapes can result in the tape
tangling around the capstan and/or pinch
rollers, causing trouble.
• Do not play a deformed cassette or one
whose label is starting to come off, as it can
cause the unit to malfunction.
• Do not leave tapes in hot places, such as on
dashboards and other spots exposed to
direct sunlight, or near heater outlets. They
can deform the cassette.
• Avoid using extremely long cassette tapes,
such as 100-mmute-long tapes Such tapes
are very thin, and can tangle easily around
the pinch rollers or other parts inside the unit,
causing unit failure.
• Remove a cassette tape from the unit when
not listening to it for a while If you leave a
tape m the unit too long, it may stick to the
tape head and cause unit malfunction
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A Warnin
T^eoft (^uAtamenr!
Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit \oif \e just
purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now
it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excite
ment your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the
Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics
Group want you to gel the most out of your equipment by
playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through
loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion — and,
most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort
level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds
“normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing.
Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level
BEFORE your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:
• Start your volume control at a low setting.
• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably
and clearly, and without distortion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
• Set the dial and leave it there.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing
damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening
for a lifetime.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of
fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is often
undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the Electronic
Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you
avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels
is included for your protection.
Decible
Level Example
30 Quiet library, soft whispers
40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at
two feet.
THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS
UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE
90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
140 Gunshot blast, jet plane
180 Rocket launching pad
Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.
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Buttons and Displa
Basic operations
A TT indicator
Tuner features
#1-6 AUTO/AME AM
Preset station number
SI indicator
AUTO indicator

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REP indicator T.C indicator MTL indicator Tape indicator
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Basic operations iSee page 61
Power
Turning on the power:
Press one of the following buttons TAPf ( or TUN
Turn the power on before completing the frU-i.vsng procedures
Turning off the power:
Press the PWR OFT button for at least orm ce- onrj
Selecting standby mode:
Press the TUN button repeatedly and switch to “ALL OFF."
When "ALL OFF" is displayed, the standby mode is activated.
The standby mode turns all functions off while leaving the
power to the unit on Use this mode when you want to have
the display illuminated but don’t want to listen to anything
Volume
Increasing Volume:
Press the /s button to turn up the volume.
Decreasing Volume:
Press the v button to turn down the volume.
Attenuator
This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly.
Turning Attenuator On/Off:
Press the ATT button to switch the attenuator on and off.
When the attenuator is on, the ATT indicator blinks.
When the attenuator is off, the volume returns to the original
level.
Turning the volume all the way down deactivates the attenuator
function.
Loudness
This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume
is turned down.
The LOUD indicator lights up when the loudness function is
on.
Turning Loudness On/Off:
Press the LOUD button to switch the loudness on and off.
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Basic operations of remote (See page 8)
Function of the KRC-603C/ 503, Optional for the KRC-403
| ACAUTIOW
Do not set the remote on hot places such as above the dash¬
board.
Replacing the Lithium Battery:
Use one lithium battery (CR2025).
Remove the case following the instructions as illustrated.
To open
© Keep on slide
© Pull out.
Insert the battery with the + and — poles aligned properly, fol¬
lowing the illustration inside the case.
^warning"
Store unused lithium batteries out of the reach of children.
Contact a doctor immediately if the battery is accidentally swal¬
lowed.
Tuner Mode
• Number buttons
Press buttons #1-6 to recall preset stations.
During direct access tuning, use these buttons to input the fre¬
quency of the station.
• TUNE buttons
Press the TUNE — button to decrease the frequency.
Press the TUNE + button to increase the frequency.
• AM/FM button
Press the AM button to select the AM band.
Press the FM button to select and switch between FM1, FM2,
and FM3 bands.
• DIRECT button
Selects the direct access tuning mode, used to input frequen¬
cies directly. Press this button again to cancel the mode while it
is operating.
All Modes
• VOL. buttons
Press the button to turn the volume up.
Press the button to turn the volume down
• TUNER button
Selects the tuner mode. Pressing this button again selects the
standby mode.
• TAPE button
Selects the tape mode.
• CD*MD CH button
Selects the disc changer mode
Tape Mode
• T.ADV (« ◄ / ► ► <) buttons
Press the button to start play again at the beginning of the
current track
Press the button to start play at the beginning of the next
tra' y
• REW button
Rewinds the tape
• FF button
hast forwards the tape
• PROG button
Plays me re., - -.e vde of the tape When pressed during fast for
ward a- d (e.\ ■ l !f e> button stops the tape and starts playing it
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