Kenwood 103AR User manual
KENWOOD
AM-FM
STEREO
RECEIVER
103AR
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
KENWOOD
CORPORATION
B60-3188-10
(gS)(K,
P,
Y)
:MC'
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
switchabfe
*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
yoci''
AC
outlet,
make
sure
that
the
setting
position
of
this
switch
matches
your
line
voltage
If
not.
It
must
be
set
to
your
voltage
m
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
I^^'OOoOm
r
looooo’!
Move
switch
lever
to
match
your
lirre
voltage
with
a
small
screwdriver
or
other
pointed
tool.
Safety
precautions
A
Caution:
Head
this
section
carefully
to
ensure
safe
operation.
WARNING:
TO
PREVENT
FIRE
OR
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
APPLIANCE
TO
RAIN
OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO
NOT
OPEN
A
A
A
CAUTION:
TO
REDUCETHE
RISKOF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOTREMOVE
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"
W'lTHIN
THE
PRODUCT'S
ENCLOSURE
THAT
MAY
BE
OF
SUFFICIENT
MAGNITUDE
TO
CONSTITUTE
A
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
TO
PERSONS.
~HE
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-
f'o
■
*
camfunv
and
ma«,e
su'e
"'a*
al
accessories
are
put
aside
so
they
will
not
be
lost.
Examine
the
unit
for
any
possibility
of
sn
oo'i'g
oan'sye
your
unit
is
oamageo
c
tars
to
operate,
notify
vou'
dealer
immediately.
If
your
unit
was
shipped
to
you
directly,
notify
■
n
e
S’
-Ofj
’'0
comnanv
v.ntnout
de
ay
0'''v
f'lO
consignee
tu'e
person
or
company
receiving
the
unit)
can
file
a
claim
against
the
carrier
for
sn
opinq
da^iagf;
We
recom'mena
that
yo..
'etam
the
ougina;
carton
and
packing
materia;s
for
use
should
you
transport
or
ship
the
unit
m
the
I
u'
e
Accessories
FM
■
•
'
■
noc'
ar
'r-nna
ri
■
AM
1000
antenna
(
1
1
Loop
antenna
stand
(1!
Remote
contre
Batteries
(R6
/AA;i
(2i
103AR
(En)
Special
featw
Remote
coatroliable
audio
function
_
This
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
moref.
-
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
sl.
ring
received
stations
in
It
is
very
convenient
to
ftations
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.
t.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.
2
2
.
3
4
7
8
10
11
12
13
13
14
15
15
15
16
17
In
case
of
difficulty
t
Specifications
System
connections
f^oinn^ctions
of
Audio
and
Video
components
Make
connection
as
shown
below.
When
connecting
the
related
svsten>
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
*ln
case
of
difficulty".
Monitor
TV
Video
deck
or
LD
player
SYSTEM
CONTROL
jack
Used
for
system
control
connection
of
KENWOOD
com-
ponents.
®
System
control
cord
f
ft
ret
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
To
wall
AC
outlet
Fof
U
S
A.,
Canada
and
China
For
other
countries
Tape
deck
or
MD
recorder
Turntable
the
system
control
connections
1D3AR
|En)
i
ili
Connecting
system
control
cords
after
connecting
a
KENWOOD
audio
component
system
lets
you
take
advantage
of
convenient
system
control
operations.
vuiivomem
There
are
two
KENWOOD
system
control
modes.
Make
connections
according
to
the
groups
of
terminal
symbols
shown
below.
CXSSi
Mode;
lets
you
combine
CXU.
CXS^,
and
XS&
terminals
ELTB)
Mode:
for
ELE)
terminals
only
This
unit
IS
compatible
with
both
[XS8]
and
tSL161
modes.
It
comes
from
the
factory
set
to
the
IXS8]
mode.
To
switch
to
the
[SL161
mode,
follow
the
instructions
in
"SWITCHING
FROM
[XS8I
TO
[SL16I”
below.
^
EXAMPLE:
[XS8]
mode
connections
The
underlined
portion
represents
the
setting
of
the
system
control
mode.
System
comrol
cord
System
control
cord
ISL16]
[XS8]
[SL16]
[SL16]
[)«]
(XS81
[XR]
[SL16]
IXS8]
[XS]
.
Sc'r-e
CD
D
ave^s
3'-:c:
cassette
aec.s
are
not
corrtpanole
with
tne
[SL161
syster-.
control
mode.
Be
sure
to
use
tne
[XSSI
systerr^
control
■
oo
e
wne'-
maKing
systerri
connections
with
eouipment
that
is
not
[SL161
compatible
#
Some
MD
piave-s
am
not
system
control
corrtpatibie
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.
[SLtSl
[XS81
[SLtSl
[SL16]
[XS]
[XS8]
(XR)
ISL16]
[XS]
[XS8]
[XS]
;SLl6i
eauip-em
canrcr
pe
combmeo
witr
[XRi,
[XSl.
and
[XSS]
equipment
for
system
opera¬
tions
If
ycu'
eau.oment
consists
of
this
i^mo
of
combination,
cC'-tmi
co'ds.
Even
v\
f'c-^t
system
cof'iro
cords,
no'
aY'ecnnQ
oer'ormancc
1
,
please
do
not
connect
any
system
"ai
operations
can
be
earned
out
without
Jc
no'
connect
sysie"'
control
cords
to
any
components
other
than
those
specified
by
KENWOOD
It
may
cause
a
malfunction
and
damage
you'
equipment.
DO
Sum
the
syste^'
control
plugs
are
mserteci
all
the
way
-n
to
the
system
control
terminals
ABOUT
THE
SYSTEM
CONTROL
OPERATIONS
Remote
Control
(Except
(SL16])
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
[XSS]
TO
[SL16]
You
can
easily
change
the
system
control
mode
with
the
following
operation.
Do
this
operation
after
completing
all
connections.
Switching
to
[SL161:
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
.
•
ThfS
operation
wil
not
affect
items
stored
in
the
memory
Not
3
T.ne
system
control
mode
will
revert
to
[XS8i
if
the
cower
cord
is
disconnected
from
the
AC
outlet
for
thme
consecutive
aays.
If
you
would
like
to
make
tne
unit
completely
(and
permanently.)
ISL161
com¬
patible.
please
consult
your
nearest
retailer
or
the
KENWOOD
Marketing
Department
1
Connect
all
coras
nrm:y
if
connections
are
loose,
mere
could
be
loss
of
sound
or
noise
produced.
2
V\
Dg”
plugging
and
unplugging
co-nectio-'
cords,
be
sure
to
first
remove
the
power
cord
from
the
AC
outlet
Pluqqmq
/
unplua-
g.-,g
ccmneciion
cords
without
mmova!
of
tne
oowe^
coid
can
cause
malfunctions
or
damage
to
the
umt
103AR
(En)
Connection
of
sneakers
Speaker
system
A
I
Speaker
protection
circuitry
I
i;
\"e
s::eake^
cords
are
sro't-c:'c_ited,
■
'i-e
speaker
protection.
I
j'"',
s
activated
a’'d
sojnd
is
rriutec
I'
tois
occurs.
I
SA
tC-
"A:.
power
Key
to
Of-*-,
reoiove
toe
scort-circuit
from
’’'c-
s:>:-a-c'
cc'GS,
ana
svyitc"
f'.r.
POWER
‘;ev
to
ON
agam
R
L
Speaker
system
B
•
Never
short-circuit
the
+
and
-
speaker
cords
•
If
the
lett
and
right
speakers
are
connected
inversely
or
if
the
speaker
co'ds
are
connected
with
reversed
polarity,
the
sound
becomes
unnatural
with
ambiguous
acoustic
image
positioning.
Be
Sure
to
connect
the
speakers
and
speaker
cords
correctly
4
i
Setting
the
speaker
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
When
Lisirig
the
speaker
A
or
speaker
B
separately
Speaker
impedance
Selector
position
4
IJ
6
ii.
\
’
n<
S
ii
16
-€n
When
using
the
speaker
A
and
B
simultaneously
Speaker
impedance
Selector
position
S
LI.
16
il
►
CAUTION
ITO
PREVENT
FIRE
OR
DAMAGE
REQUIRING
SERVICE,
SET
THE
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
SWITCH
AS
DESCRIBED
BELOW.
Accordmn
to
the
impedar'ce
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
812,
AandB:
80
OR
MORE",
n
'S
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
812,
AandB;
812
OR
MORE"
position
•
During
speaker
system
connection
and
operation
of
the
speaker
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR,
set
the
REMOTE
POWER
key
to
OFF
CqnnectiQn
of
antenna
AM
loop
antenna
connection
The
supolied
antenna
is
for
inaoo''
use.
Place
it
as
far
as
possible
from
tne
mam
system,
TV
set,
speaker
cords
and
power
cord,
and
set
i;
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^ary
indoor
use
oniy
For
stable
Signal
receot'on
we
recommend
us
'tg
an
outdoo'
antenna
Remove
tne
nooo'
antenna
if
you
connect
or^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
U
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
oanel
IS
set
'0
the
correct
setting
that
prevails
m
the
area
to
which
the
unit
ts
shipped
However,
if
the
FM
DE-EMPHASIS
CHANNEL
SPACE
setting
is
not
matched
to
the
area
where
the
un-t
is
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
wrtn
the
area
corresponding
to
the
tabre
The
EM
DE-EMPHASIS
IS
switched
over
at
the
same
time
•
When
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
U
S.A
,
Canada,
Hawaii,
South
American
countries
FM:
100kHz
AM:
10kHz
^5
ps
2
Other
countries
FM:
50kHz
AM-
9kH7
50
MS
Controls
and
indicators
8
MUTE
indicator
LOUDNESS
indicator
MEMORY
indicator
SPEAKERS
indicators
I
I
1
©POWER
key
S’.v
'c'es
'nr-
cowe'
ON‘/OP^
©STAIMDBY
indicator
©LEVEL
MODE
key
-'•ess
w-re’'
dOioslinq
the
tone
©LEVEL
CONTROL
keys
press
'0
ad.ust
the
tone
©BAND
key
P'css
to
sw
'C'
:<'c
broaacast
oar'ct
©INPUT
SELECTOR
knob
to
select
ttie
'nout
sources
©VOLUME
CONTROL
knob
©PHONES
jack
Used
fo'
''eadonone
hstenma
©LOUDNESS
key
Press
to
ennar^ce
low
frequences
©MUTING
key
Press
to
mute
sound
lemDoranlv
©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
m
the
memory
©P.CALL
keys
Recalls
preset
stations.
©TUNING
keys
Press
to
tune
broadcast
stations
About
the
STANDBY
indicator
This
unit
has
a
STANDBY
moicaior
When
the
STANDBY
indicator
is
lit,
the
unit
consumes
a
small
amount
of
powerTo
preserve
the
memory.
T-i?
ca'
R^ANDBv
monr
T^ic
mode
also
lets
vou
tinn
the
cower
ON/OFF
uslno
the
re'"r%ote
control.
103AB
(En)
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
GROWER
key
GBAND
key
Press
to
switch
the
broadcast
band
OP.CALL
keys
-.j£
Recalls
preset
stations
OPiay/pause
key
(
►
/
■
■
}
(CD)
OStop
key
(
■
)
(CD)
OSkip
keys
(h<^
,
►►
!)
(CD)
ODiSC
SKIP
key
(CD)
For
use
as
the
disc
skip
key
of
the
multi-CD
player
O
Input
selector
keys
-ji,.
Press
to
select
the
inputs
GLEVEL
MODE
key
-jl.
Press
when
adjusting
the
tone
©TAPE
A/TAPE
B
keys
(Cassette
decks)
©Play
keys
(^
,
►
)
(Cassette
decks)
©Fast
Forward/Rewind
keys
(-4^
,
^>-)
(Cassette
decks)
©Stop
key
(
■
)
(Cassette
decks)
©REC/ARM
key
(Cassette
decks)
When
recording
on
TAPE
B,
puts
the
deck
in
record-pause
nnode
after
leaving
a
non-recorded
blank
of
4
seconds.
©MUTING
key
Press
to
mute
sound
temporarily
©LOUDNESS
key
Press
to
enhance
low
frequencies
©VOLUME/LEVEL
CONTROL
keys
-aL
Press
to
adjust
the
volume
If
the
LEVEL
MODE
key
is
pressed
before
these
keys,
these
keys
can
also
be
used
to
adjust
the
tone
r
--\
Operation
procedure
When
the
STANDBY
indicator
is
lit,
the
power
turns
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
m
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
c.-.’-.c-r--
lo
c.'.'K
3
race
.-t-arnr
c;
*
a
H
i^
,
p,,..
^rPvPn*
ihe
malfunction
:
Keys
or
controls
to
be
used
in
this
operation
mm
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
isoutputfrom
the
speakers
connected
to
the
SPEAKERS
Aand
B
terminals
on
the
rear
panel.
The
input
sources
are
switched
in
the
following
order:
r*-
.1
TUNER
(frequency
display)
A
O
L
J
1^'
^
'
M
2
I
r
I
(^11
SI
L»
r
Tt
The
selected
source
is
displayed.
3
4'
I'l:
■
5
TRf
SPEAKiRS
fesia
j-o
T(
±1
•
If
a
KENWOOD
MD
recorder
connected
through
the
system
remote
control
cord
in
the
(SL161
mode,
it
is
necessary
to
change
the
TAPE
input
to
MD
input
using
the
following
proce¬
dure
1
Select
the
input
name
to
be
changed.
2
Press
and
hold
the
AUTO/MANUAL
key
for
more
than
2
seconds.
Sound
adjustment
functions
1C3AR
lEn)
CD
:
Keys
or
controls
to
be
lised
in
this
operation
Adjusting
the
tone
and
left/right
volume
balance
I
Select
the
tone
mode
to
be
adjusted.
LEVEL
MODE
Proceed
to
step
2
within
5
sec.
|
(If
more
tnan
5
sec
have
elapsed,
press
the
LEVEL
MODE
Key
again.)
2
Adjust.
LEVEL
CONTROL
To
enhance
(To
decrease
the
left
sound
I
To
disenhanee
(To
decrease
the
right
sound)
Each
press
of
the
key
switches
the
mode
as
follows
1
-ft
,
The
mode
for
adjusting
the
volume
balance
between
the
left
and
right.
Indicates
the
center.
—,
Indicates
the
balance
setting.
SPEAKERS
“
1
1
-
-
l-t'
Hn'cib
:
The
mode
for
adjusting
the
low
frequencies
SPEAKERS
“
Ti
G
“I”
111
XI
1
1
-»i
—1
1
1
Tfr'L-
c
;
The
mode
for
adjusting
the
high
frequencies.
SPEAKERS
T
n
c
n
1
c
X
“I
1
1
^
i_
XI
l_
i_
T
Recording
To
record
a
music
source
r
I
Select
the
source
to
be
recorded.
INPUT
SELECTOR
Select
an
input
source
other
than
TAPE.
2
Put
the
cassette
deck
in
record
pause
mode.
3
Play
the
source
and
start
record
ing.
Broadcast
reception
103AR
lEn;
:
Keys
or
controls
to
be
used
in
this
operation
Receiving
broadcast
stations
!
J
Select
the
TUNER
input.
INPUT
SELECTOR
The
input
sources
are
switched
in
the
following
order
1
TUNER
(freq
uency
display)
O
L
.*
I.
J
^
^
I
I
I
2
I
\
_
3
i
II
4
i'UeO
5
thpe
(rtl)
I
I
ri
n
n
I-.I
-i
.i_f
u
Frequency
display
•
The
last
frequency
tuned
before
is
displayed
Select
the
broadcast
band.
BAND
Each
press
switches
the
band
as
follows:
1
FM
L
2
AM
SPEAKERS
LJ
LJ
I
I
I
I
I
■
U
U
I^TCREO)
I
AUTO
1
MHz
“AM”
or
"FM"
ind
icator
^
Select
the
tuning
method.
AUTD/MANUAl
OfPECT
MEMOOV
Eacn
press
switches
the
turning
method
as
follows:
c
1
2
AUTO
li't
lauto
tuning)
AUTO
not
lit
(manual
tuning)
lights
QQ
I
I
LJ
r
I
f
I
I
I
I
•
U
U
MKZ
•
Usually,
set
the
switch
to
AUTO
(auto
tuning).
Select
manual
tuning
when
noise
interferes
due
to
weak
radio
wave.
(The
stereo
broadcasting
is
received
in
monaural
during
manual
tun¬
ing.)
Frequency
display
SPEAKERS
o
"TUNED"
lights
up
when
a
station
is
tuned.
For
Auto
Tuning:
Press
v
or
a
once
and
the
tuner
automatically
tunes
to
a
receivable
station.
For
Manual
Tuning:
Press
repeatedly
until
the
frequency
you
desire
IS
tuned
You
can
also
tune
by
holding
the
but¬
ton
down.
L
M
I
I
I
I
I
U
_l
.I_l
U
'I
:
Keys
or
controls
to
be
used
in
this
operation
Receiving
radio
stations
by
specifying
its
frequency
The
input
sources
ere
switched
m
the
following
order.
t
TUNER
(frequency
display)
01.1
r,
.
I
n
2
i-
f'iunu
-
,
r
Ti
3
I.
1'
4
I
Jic
IJ
5
THPL
(riD)
_
_
^
JsrtBE
OI
n
I
j
I
I
I
I
U
—•
I
I
MHz
Frequency
display
Each
press
switches
the
band
as
follows;
C
1
FM
2
AM
_
_
—.
ISTCBtOl
L
)
LJ
fill
I
AUTTI
I
f_l
_J
.
I_f
l_f
MH,
■
Win-*
"AM"
or
"FM"
indicator
SPEAKERS
(__
f\/l
'
AUTO
\
I
1
1
MKr
blinks
Press
the
numeric
keys
according
to
the
frequency
to
be
tuned
as
shown
below.
*AM10kHz/FM100kHz
territories
(U.S.A
,
Canada,
etc.)
AM
810
kHz.
.[1.
[3
(10
kHz
space)
AM
1260
kHz.
.B,
[D
(10
kHz
space)
FM
90
MHz.
.m,
0
(100
kHz
space)
FM
102.5
MHz.
.0.
[o|,
H].
©
(100
kHz
space)
"AMgkHz/FMEOkHz
territories
(other
countries)
AM
810kHz.
.HI,
[H,
0
(9
kHz
space)
AM
1260
kHz
..
.S,
(H.
H],
®
(9
kHz
space)
FM
90
MHz.
H!,
H],
0.
[H
(50
kHz
Space)
FM
102
5
MHz.H]
,
[o],
®
,
(H
,
(H
<50
space)
"FM
DE-EMPHASIS/CHANNEL
SPACE
switch
Frequency
indicator
o
_
_
_
ISTWSOl
o
G
n
1
1
U
.L_f
LJ
"TUNED"
lights
up
when
a
station
is
tuned.
•
If
you
make
a
mistake,
the
frequency
display
blinks
for
a
few
sec¬
onds.
In
this
case,
repeat
step
3
from
the
beginning.
1D3AR
[En)
'
Preparation
■
*
•
Tune
the
station
to
be
stored
in
memory
L..
--
_/
:
Keys
or
controls
to
be
used
in
this
operation
Storing
radio
stations
preset)
Lights
up
(for
5
sec.
020
n
n
nii
.Ut
LI
MH/
illPWll
Press
the
numeric
k
e
y
s
in
the
following
order
To
store
in
''15"
...
m.
[5]
To
store
in
''20"
l+IOl
,
[-t-IDl
,
•
Repeat
steps
i
and
2
for
each
of
the
stations
to
be
stored
m
memory.
•
You
can
store
a
combined
total
of
up
to
40
FM
and
AM
stations.
•
ha
station
is
stored
in
a
preset
number
which
has
already
stored
a
station
memory
under
it.
the
previous
memory
is
replaced
by
tne
new
memory
content.
Receiving
a
preset
station
Select
the
TUMER
input
with
the
1
INPUT
SELECTOR.
!
irypuT
sELFCTon
2
Press
the
preset
number
of
the
desired
station.
n
.1
■■■
n
\i
o
.1?
Press
'.-C:
numenc
keys
in
the
'ollowing
order
To
n-cai:
"IB"
,
[^.
dj
To
recall
"20''
...
ES,
Eo].
[0]
•
H
you
make
a
mistake
in
entering
the
figure
of
10.
press
the
klOl
Key
repeatedly
un.pi
the
origina:
display
is
snown.
then
enter
the
correct
numoer.
SPEAKERS
“
I
Ha
1
)
■
3
1
\
i
1
Lf
3
—
-
!
STEREO
1
•
1
^
^
Auto":
Preset
nurnber
stored
in
memory
Receiving
all
preset
stations
in
order
Press
the
P
CALL
key
V
p
CfiLL
^
•
Evmv
nme
the
key
s
pressed,
the
-'ext
station
in
tne
order
of
the
preset
nurnbe.'
is
rer.eivea
t
—-
When
you
press
A
key,....
d
if."(
-*“‘f
C
When
you
press
V
key.
1
c'
^
^.
^
8
■
jg
If
the
key
is
held
pressed.
.
Preset
stations
will
oe
mce^ved
succes¬
sively
foi
aooul
half
a
second
each.
In
case
of
difficulty
103AR
(E
n)
Operation
to
reset
Unplug
the
AC
power
cord
from
the
wall
outlet,
then
plug
it
back
in
while
holding
down
the
MEMORY
key.
The
microcomputer
may
fall
into
malfunction
{impossibility
to
'
operate,
erroneous
display,
etc.)
when
the
power
cord
is
un¬
plugged
while
power
is
ON
or
due
to
an
external
factor.
In
this
case,
execute
the
following
procedure
to
reset
the
microcom¬
puter
and
return
it
to
normal
condition.
•
Please
note
that
resetting
the
microcomputer
clears
the
contents
■
--
-----—
1
.
...
...
-
.
■
---
stored
in
it
returns
it
to
the
condition
when
it
left
the
factory.
J
Remote
control
unit
Symptom
Causo
r
-
■
Remvdy
Remote
control
operation
is
not
possible.
•
Batteries
are
exhausted
•
The
remote
control
unit
is
too
far
away
from
the
main
system,
controlling
angle
is
too
large,
or
there
is
an
obstacle
in
between
•
The
audio
cords
and
system
control
cords
are
not
connected
properly.
•
Tne
source
component
to
be
operated
does
not
contain
the
tapels)
or
CD.
•
An
attempt
is
made
to
play
a
tape
which
is
being
recorded
m
the
cassette
deck.
•
Replace
with
new
batteries
•
Operate
the
remote
control
unit
within
the
controllable
range
•
Connect
properly
referring
to
'
■
S
vstem
connections".
•
Place
the
tapefsl
or
CD
in
the
source
com¬
ponent
to
be
played.
•
Wait
until
the
recording
is
comipleted.
Symptom
CMtS9
Sound
is
not
output.
■
The
speaker
cords
are
disconnecteo
•
The
VOLUME
is
set
to
the
minimum
posi¬
tion
•
The
SPEAKERS
switches
are
set
to
OFF
•
Connect
them
properly
referring
to
"Sys¬
tem
connections".
•
Ad|ust
the
volume
to
a
prope-
level
•
Set
the
SPEAKERS
switchiesi
to
ON
The
STANDBY
indicator
blinks
and
sound
is
not
output.
•
Speake'
cords
are
short-circuited
•
Turn
the
power
off,
eliminate
the
short-
circuiting,
then
turn
on
the
power
again
Sound
is
not
output
from
one
of
the
speakers.
;
•
Tne
speaker
cora
is
disconnecteo
•
Tne
BALANCE
control
is
set
to
an
extreme
position.
•
Connect
It
properly
referr
ng
to
"Svstem
connections"
•
Adjust
the
Left/Right
balance.
A
hum
noise
is
generated
when
the
j
•
The
at.dio
cord
from
tne
turntable
is
not
in-
PHONO
input
selector
is
selected.
ser'.eo
securciy
mio
the
PHONO
lacks
.
•
’he
turntable
--s
r^ot
grounoed
1
•
Insert
tne
audio
coed
puigs
secumiy
mto
the
PHONO
lacks
•
Connect
the
grounding
w
re
to
the
GND
terminal
on
the
rear
panel
Tuner
1
Symptom
Cause
Rem«dy
Radio
stations
cannot
be
received
•
N
'
cvienri.’,
IS
connecteo.
•
Tnn
o'oadcasi
banc:
is
not
set
properly
•
Tf-ifi
I'pcuency
0*
the
desired
station
is
not
•
Connect
ah
antenna
•
Set
the
broadcast
band
prooer.v
•
Tune
tne
frequency
of
the
desired
stat;on.
-
ll.
Interference.
•
Noise
.j..e
to
ig^’TiO'"
noise
of
an
autom,ob'‘e
■
Noivv
to
a-"
nfiuence
Homi
an
electric
•
f.o
so
to
a
nearby
TV
set
.
•
Insta'i
the
outdoor
antenna
away
t'om
the
roaa
•
Turn
off
the
powe'
to
the
appa.ance
•
Install
the
system
farther
a-Cvay
from
the
TV
set
A
station
which
was
preset
cannot
be
re¬
ceived
by
pressing
the
corresponding
nu¬
meric
key.
•
Ti-i.
[veset
static-’'
oe-ongs
to
a
frcauency
f
at
ot
pe
'eceivect
•
"'’v
0’-,.'-j'rt
m-emoiy
was
cleared
because
•ire
c-.-.ve
cord
''ad
been
unp'.,gged
tor
a
'i::.'''g
oc'
cci
o'
t-rne.
•
Preset
a
station
wif
a
'cce-vab
-t-
‘re-
quer.cy
•
Preset
the
stai
on
agam
----
Do
''Ot
use
con;?,'.;
C‘Cs:":''s
J
c.;use
^
malfunc*
on
’.nov
mav
ae'or'’i
me
p'as:
c
co^^ocnenis
Be
soec-aliy
careful
against
contact
cleaners
co‘''a
n.'ng
oil.
tor
Sp
e
c
ifications
(For
The
U
S
A,
and
Canada)
_
Caution.
carefully
to
ensure
Audio
section
Rated
power
output
at
the
STEREO
operation
50
watts
per
channel
minimum
RMS,
both
channels
driven
at
8
O,
from
30
Hz
to
20,000
Hz
with
no
more
than
0.09
%
total
harmonic
distortion.
(FTC)
Total
harmonic
distortion
.
0.03
%(1
kHz,
25
W,
8
0
)
Signal
to
noise
ratio
(IHF'
66
)
PHONO
(MM).
75
dB
LINE
(CD,
VIDEO,
TAPE)
.
93
Input
sensitivity
/
impedance
PHONO
(MM).
2.5
mV
/
47
kO
LINE
(CD,
VIDEO,
TAPE)
.
200
mV
/
47
kO
Tone
controls
BASS.
±
8
dB
(at
150
Hz)
treble.
±
8
dB
(at
10
kHz)
LOUDNESS
control
at
-
30
dB
VOLUME
level
.
+6dB{150Hz)
FM
Tuner
section
103AR
(EnJ
Tuning
frequency
range.
Usable
sensitivity
MONO.
50
dB
quieting
sensitivity
STEREO
.
Total
harmonic
distortion
(1
kHz)
.
87.5
MHz
~
108
MHz
1.4
pV
(75
O)
/
14.2
dBf
(75
kHz
dev.,
S/N
30
dB)
...
44
pV
(75
a)
/
44.2dBf
(75
kHz
dev.)
.0.6
%
(65.2
dBf
input)
stereo
.
0.7
%
(65.2
dBf
input)
Signal
to
noise
ratio
(1
kHz,
75
kHz
dev.)
WONO
.
75
dB
(65.2
dBf
input)
STEREO.
68
dB
(65.2
dBf
input)
Stereo
separation
1
^^Hz.
40
dB
Selectivity
(±400
kHz)..
50
dB
Frequency
response.30
Hz
-15
kHz,
+
0.5
dB.
-
3.0
dB
AM
Tuner
section
Tuning
frequency
range.
530
kHz
-
1,700
kHz
Usable
sensitivity
(30
%
mod.,
S/N
20
dB)
.
20
pV
/
(560
pV
/
m)
Total
harmonic
distortion.
0.7
%
Signal
to
noise
ratio
(30
%
mod.,
1
mV
input).
48
dB
Selectivity...
3
q
dg
General
Power
consumption
AC
outlet
SWITCHED.2:
(total
150
W.
1.25
A
max.)
Dimensions.W:440
mm
(17-5/16*’)
H:127
mm
{
5
*')
D:380mm
(14-15/16")
Weight
(net).
0.9
kg
(15.2
lb)
KENWOOD
follows
a
policy
of
continuous
advancements
m
development
For
this
not
ce
reason
specifications
may
be
changed
without
Memory
backup
function
Please
note
that
the
following
items
will
be
deleted
from
this
unit's
memory
if
the
power
cord
is
disconnected
from
the
AC
outlet
for
approximately
three
days.
•
POWER
status
(ON
or
OFF)
•
System
control
mode
setting
(1XS81
or
(SL16))
•
tnou)
setting
•
Votume
level
•
Receiving
band
•
Frequency
•
P'eset
stations
103
AH
(En)
103AR
(En)
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the
U.S.A.
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WARNING
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of
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and
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in
accordance
with
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instructions
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sta
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equipment
ooes
cause
harmfu;
interference
fo
radio
or
eq.,ionient
o"
ana
on.
the
user
is
encouraged
to
try
to
correct
me
interference
'at
to
whicn
tne
receiver
is
connected
For
the
U.S.A.
Note
to
CATV
system
installer:
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15
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to
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the
CATV
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attention
to
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820-40
of
the
NEC
that
provides
guidelines
for
proper
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.n
oa't
cu.a'.
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