Kenwood 103AR User manual

KENWOOD
AM-FM STEREO RECEIVER
103AR
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
B60-3188-10 (gS)(K, P, Y) ;MCj
97/12 11 1098765432

Before applying power
Caution: Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation.
Units are designed for operation as follows.
« U.S.A. and Canada . A C 120 V only
Australia . A C 240 V only
China . A C 220 V only
* Other countries . A C 110-120/220-240 V switchable
*AC voltage selection
The AC voltage selector switch on the rear panel is set to the
voltage that prevails in the area to which the unit is shipped
Before connecting the power cord to your AC outlet, make sure
that the setting position of this switch matches your line voltage
If not, it must be set to your voltage in accordance with the fol¬
lowing direction.
AC voltage selector switch
Our warranty does not cover damage caused by excessive line
voltage due to improper setting of the AC voltage selector switch.
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Move switch lever
to match your line
voltage with a
small screwdriver
or other pointed
tool.
Sa fety precautions
A Caution: Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
A
A
A
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN-EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS
INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE"
WITHIN THE PRODUCT'S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE
A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.
T H E EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER
TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN
THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.
Unpacking
Imnar- me u''T ca r e f u uv and maxe su r e "'a* al accessories are put aside so they will not be lost. Examine the unit for any possibility of
sn cc" a asm eye ! * your jmt is oamagea c tars to operate, notify vou- r dealer immediately. If your unit was shipped to you directly, notify
me s' on r 'Q comnanv vvdnout de ay 0•’ ■ v me consignee ire person or company receiving the unit) can file a claim against the carrier for
sn opmg damage We recommeno that yo.. 'etam the oiiGina: carton and packing materials for use snould you transport or ship the unit in the
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Accessories
FM "'doc' antenna O
A M looo ant e n o a (1 1
Loop antenna stand (1!
Remote contrc Batteries (R6/AA) (2)

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Special features
StatimMts
Remote controllable audio function ,
r/r/s unit incorporates a function for stoi
preset memory with a simple operation,
preset the stations you like. The preset s
also very easily.
Setting the Speaker Impedance Selector to match the impedance
of your speakers allows you to take full advantage of you're
speaker's performance characteristics by driving them under the
best possible conditions.
We've also included 2 sets of speaker terminals so you can
connect two different sounding speaker systems, or use two sets
of speakers at once (only when both sets of speakers have an
impedance of 8 ohms or more). - , 6 ,.
By connecting KENWOOD source components such as a cassette
deck and CD player through system control connection, the basic
operations of these components can be controlled from the
remote control unit provided with this unit. A single remote
control unit can control the entire audio system easily. - C X
ring received stations in
It is very convenient to
stations can be recalled
Contents
Before applying power
Special features
System connections
Controls and indicators
Playing music
Sound adjustment functions
Recording
Broadcast reception
Caution : Read the pages marked A carefully to ensure safe operation.
! Before applying power
! Safety precautions
FM DE-EMPHASIS / CHANNEL SPACE switch
Receiving broadcast stations..
Receiving radio stations by specifying its frequency
Storing radio stations in memory (Station preset)....
Receiving a preset station .
Receiving all preset stations in order.
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In case of difficulty
! Specifications

System connections
Connections of Audio and Video components
Make connection as shown below.
When connecting the related system components, refer also
to the instruction manuals of the related components.
Do not plug in the power lead until all connections are
completed.
Malfunction of microcomputer
if operation is not possible or erroneous display appears even
though all connections have been made properly, reset the
microcomputer referring to 'In case of difficulty'. — jjjT
Monitor TV
Video deck or LD player
SYSTEM CONTROL jack
Used for system
control connection
of KENWOOD com-
ponents. - X @
System control cord
t n Yftt
SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
To wall AC outlet
For U S A.. Canada
and China
For other countries (f$ 0 ^
Tape deck or MD recorder
Turntable

About the system control connections
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Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOD audio component system lets you take advantage of convenient
system control operations.
There are two KENWOOD system control modes. Make connections according to the groups of terminal symbols shown below.
Q(SBj Mode: lets you combine DR], DCS], and DCSB terminals
GLIB Mode: for 5LE1 terminals only
This unit is compatible with both (XS8J and [SL16] modes It comes from the factory set to the IXS8] mode. To switch to the [SL161
mode, follow the instructions in "SWITCHING FROM [XS8] TO [SL16]" below.
EXAMPLE: [XS8] mode connections
The underlined portion represents the setting of the system
control mode.
System
control
cord
System
control
cord
ISL16] [XS8]
[SL16]
[SL16] [XS] [XS8] [XR]
[SL16] [XS] [XS8]
[XS]
. Seme CD D aye's a-a cassette decks are not compat.oie with the ISL16! system, control mode. Be sure to use tne [XSSI system control
■ oo e wne-" m a King system connections with eauipment that <s not (SL1 6] compatible
• Seme MD P'avers am not system control compatible You cannot make system control connections to this kind of equipment.
EXAMPLE: [SL16] mode connections
The underlined portion represents the setting of the system
control mode.
[SLT6} [XS8]
[SL16]
[SL16] [XS] [XS8] [XR]
[SL163 [XS] [XS8]
[XS]
[SLl6i equipment cannot be combined witr [XRi. [XS], and [XS8] equipment for system opera¬
tions If yOu r eou.oment consists of this moo of combinatton,
cpt r o i C0’ds. Even w mom system comro cords. no r
rVfectma oer'omnancc
h please do not connect any system
■ a ; operations can be earned out without
no ’ connect system control cords to any components other than those specified by
KENWOOD It may cause a malfunction and damage you' equipment.
do su r e the syste'" control Dluas are inserted ali the way m to
the system control terminals
ABOUT THE SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS
Remote Control (Except ISL 1 6 ] )
Lets you operate source components with the system re¬
mote supplied with this unit.
Automatic Operation (Except [XR] equipment)
When you start playback from a source component, the in¬
put selector on this unit switches to that component auto¬
matically
Synchronized Recording (Except [XR] equipment)
Lets you synchronize recording with the start of playback
when recording from CD, MD, or analog discs
SWITCHING FROM [XS8J TO [SL 16]
You can easily change the system control mode with the
following operation. Do this operation after completing all
connections.
Switching to [SL16]:
Switching back to [XS8]:
Unplug the AC power cord from
the wall outlet, then plug it back
in while holding down the AUTO/
MANUAL key
Unplug the AC power cord from
the wall outlet, then plug it back
in while holding down the BAND
key .
• This operation wil not affect items stored in the memory
Note]
Tne system control mode will revert to [XS8] if the
cower cord is disconnected from the AC outlet for
th^ee consecutive aays. If you would like to make
:oe unit completely (and permanently) JSL16] com¬
patible. please consult your nearest retailer or the
KENWOOD Marketing Department
1 Connect all Coras firmiy i! connections are loose, mere could be loss of sound or noise produced.
2 l\ -.e- piuggmg and unplugging connection cords, be sure to first remove the power cord from the AC outlet Ptuqqmq / unpluo-
cmg connection cords without removal of tne aowe- cord car cause malfunctions or damage to the unit

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Connection of sneakers
Speaker system A
| Speaker protection circuitry
j '< ■ t-e saeake' cords are srort-ci'c.-ited. the speaker protection
; c ■ c j • ■ ' s activated S’'d f'e sound is mutec I* tms occurs.
| S'.', tc- POWER *.ey to OF c remove toe snort-circuit from
’"c sse-a* cc'cs. ana switc" toe POWER r.ey to ON agam
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Speaker system B
• Never short-circuit the + and - speaker cords
• If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or if the
speaker co r d s are connected with reversed polarity, the sound
becomes unnatural with ambiguous acoustic image positioning.
Be Sure to connect the speakers and speaker cords correctly
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Setting the speaker IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
When using the speaker A or speaker B separately
Speaker impedance
Selector position
4 12 6 <2 |
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►
8 i 2 16 12
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When using the speaker A and B simultaneously
Speaker impedance
Selector position
8 ii. 16 12
►
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CAUTION :to prevent fire or damage requiring
SERVICE, SET THE IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
SWITCH AS DESCRIBED BELOW.
According to the impedance of tne soeakers used, set the speaker
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR on the rear panel as shown in the table.
• When the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch is set to "AorB:
LESS THAN 80, AandB: 8Q OR MORE", i* is possible to use
tne A and B speakers at the same time.
Therefore, when using the speakers A and B simultaneously, be
sure to set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch to tne "AorB:
LESS THAN 80, AandB: 80 OR MORE position
• During speaker system connection and operation of the speaker
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR, set the REMOTE POWER key to OFF

Connection of antenna
AM loop antenna connection
Tne supplied antenna is for indoor use. Place it as far as possible
from tne mam system, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and
set it to a direction which provides the best reception,
AM outdoor antenna connection
If the reception is poor when the AM loop antenna is usea. distrib¬
ute a vinyl-coated wire of more than 6 meters outdoors, without
disconnecting the loop antenna
FM indoor antenna connection
Tne accessory antenna is for temDO r a r y indoor use omy For stable
signal receobon we recommend us hg an outdoo' antenna Remove
tne ncoo’ antenna T you connect o n e outdoors
FM outdoor antenna connection
Lead the 75 Q coaxial cable connected to the FM outdoor antenna
into the room and connect it to the FM 75 Si terminal
FM DE-EMPHASIS/CHANNEL SPACE switch
(Except for U.S.A., Canada and Australia)
The FM DE-EMPHASIS / CHANNEL SPACE switch on the rear panel
is set ’o the correct setting that prevails in the area to which the
unit >s shipped However, if the FM DE-EMPHASIS / CHANNEL
SPACE setting is not matched to the area where the un-t >s to be
used, for instance, when you moved from area 1 to area 2 or vice
versa, desired reception of AM / FM broadcasts is not expected. In
this case., change the FM DE-EMPHASIS / CHANNEL SPACE set¬
ting in accordance wdn the area corresponding to the tabie The FM
DE-EMPHASIS is switched over at the same time
• Wnen changing the setting of the FM DE-EMPHASIS / CHANNEL
SPACE switch, first disconnect the power cord of the amplifier,
then reset the channel space switch, connect the power cord
again, and turn the power on.
Area
CHANNEL
FM DE-
SPACE freq.
EMPHASIS
1
U.S.A Canada,
Hawaii, South
American countries
FM: 100kHz
AM 10kHz
?5 ps
2
Other countries
FM: 50kHz
AM- 9kH7
50 ps

Controls and indicators
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MUTE indicator LOUDNESS indicator MEMORY indicator
SPEAKERS indicators |
©POWER key
S'.v *c*'es ’nr- cowe f ON/OF c
©STAIMDBY indicator
©LEVEL MODE key
-'•ess woe - ' dGiusting the tone
©LEVEL CONTROL keys
P f e s r - to ad.ust the tone
©BAND key
Pies;; to sw-tc" me broadcast oar-a
©INPUT SELECTOR knob
to select the 'nput sources
©VOLUME CONTROL knob
©PHONES jack
Used fc r - ■ eadohone hstenma
©LOUDNESS key
Press to enhance low frequencies
©MUTING key
Press to mute sound temoorarily
©SPEAKERS A/B keys
Press to select the A and/or B speaker
systems
©Numeric keys
©AUTO/MANUAL key
Press to select the auto tuning mode
©DIRECT key
Press for direct station tuning based on
numerical input.
©MEMORY key
Press to preset a station in the memory
©P.CALL keys
Recalls preset stations.
©TUNING keys
Press to tune broadcast stations
About the STANDBY indicator
This unit has a STANDBY indicator When the STANDBY indicator is lit, the unit consumes a small amount of power to preserve the memory.
Tm? •« on 1 a n R T ANDBY mone Tm? mode also let? von turn the cower ON/OFF using the remote control.

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Remote control unit
The remote control unit provided with the receiver can also control KENWOOD cassette decks, and CD player connected to the
receiver through system control cords. For details of the controllable functions, refer to the instruction manuals of these
components.
Model: RC-R0301
Infrared ray system
O POWER key
©BAND key -
Press to switch the broadcast band.
©P.CALL keys -.js“
Recalls preset stations
©Piay/pause key ( ► / 1 1 } (CD)
©Stop key ( ■ ) (CD)
©Skip keys (h*^ , ► hn) (CD)
©DISC SKIP key (CD)
For use as the disc skip key of the multi-CD player.
©Input selector keys
Press to select the inputs
©LEVEL MODE key -11.
Press when adjusting the tone
©TAPE A/TAPE B keys (Cassette decks)
©Play keys (-4 , ► ) (Cassette decks)
©Fast Forward/Rewind keys { ■ « , ►► ) (Cassette decks)
©Stop key ( ■ ) (Cassette decks)
©REC/ARM key (Cassette decks)
When recording on TAPE B, puts the deck in record-pause mode
after leaving a non-recorded blank of 4 seconds.
©MUTING key - 4 T
Press to mute sound temporarily.
©LOUDNESS key -IT
Press to enhance low frequencies
©VOLUME/LEVEL CONTROL keys -
Press to adiust the volume If the LEVEL MODE key is pressed
before these keys, these keys can also be used to adjust the
tone
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Operation procedure
When the STANDBY indicator is lit, the powerturns ON when
you press the POWER key on the remote. When the power
comes ON, press the key you want to operate.
Approximate operating range
• When two operation keys on the remote control unit are
pressed successively, press each key securely reserving an
interval of more than 1 second for each press.
1 The supplied batteries are intended for use in operation checks Therefore, their lives may be shorter than ordinary batteries
2 When the remote-controllable distance gets shorter than before, replace both batteries with new ones.
3 Malfunction may occur if direct sunlight or the light of a high-frequency lighting fluorescent lamp enters the remote control light
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: Keys or controls to be used in this operation
A, B OFF
Sound is not output from the speakers. Use this setting for listening
through headphones, etc
A ON
Sound is output from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS A
terminals on the rear panel
B ON
Sound is output from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B
terminals on the rear panel
A, B ON
Sound is output from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS A and
B terminals on the rear panel.
The input sources are switched in the following order
r*- ) TUNER (frequency display)
O' lf"< A ' ~l
2 i fiumu
r Tt
The selected source
is displayed.
3
4' i' i :
'5 7 flf
nr
SPEAKERS
DD ~
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Ti
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• If a KENWOOD MD recorder connected through the system
remote control cord in the 1SL16! mode, it is necessary to
change the TAPE input to MD input using the following proce¬
dure
! Select the input name to be changed.
2 Press and hold the AUTO/MANUAL key for more than 2
seconds.