Kenwood KT-59 User manual
QUARTZ
SYNTHESIZER
AM/FM
STEREO
TUNER
KT-59
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
KENWOOD
CORPORATION
B60-0047-20
CSI
(K,
P,
M,
X,
Y)
(G)
93/87654321
/92/1211109
Introduction
Your
choice
of
this
product
indicates
that
you
are
a
devotee
to
excellence
in
sound
reproduction.
We
appreciate
your
patronage
and
take
pride
in
the
long
tradition
of
quality
components,
that
our
company
repre-
sents.
So
that
you
can
get
the
most
out
of
your
unit,
we
suggest
that
you
take
the
time
to
read
through
this
manual
before
you
hook
up
and
operate
your
system.
This
will
acquaint
you
with
operating
features,
and
system-connection
con-
siderations,
so
that
your
listening
pleasure
will
be
en-
hanced
right
from
the
start.
You
will
notice
that
in
all
aspects
of
planning,
engineering,
styling,
Operating
con-
venience
and
adaptability,
we
have
sought
to
anticipate
your
needs
and
desires.
Keep
this
manual
handy
for
future
reference.
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
dealer
for
informa-
tion
or
service
on
this
product.
Model
Serial
Number
Unpacking
Unpack
the
unit
carefully
and
make
sure
that
all
accesso-
ries
are
put
aside
so
they
will
not
be
lost.
Examine
the
unit
for
any
possibility
of
shipping
damage.
If
your
unit
is
damaged
or
fails
to
operate,
notify
your
dealer
immediately.
If
your
unit
was
shipped
to
you
directly,
notify
the
shipping
company
without
delay.
Only
the
consignee
(the
person
or
company
receiving
the
unit)
can
file
a
claim
against
the
carrier
for
shipping
damage.
We
recommend
that
you
retain
the
original
carton
and
packing
materials
for
use
should
you
transport
or
ship
the
unit
in
the
future.
For
the
U.S.A.
Note
to
CATV
system
installer:
This
reminder
is
provided
to
call
the
CATV
system
installer’s
attention
to
Article
820-40
of
the
NEC
that
provides
guidelines
for
proper
grounding
and.
in
par-
ticular,
specifies
that
the
cable
ground
shall
be
con-
nected
to
the
grounding
system
of
the
building,
as
close
to
the
point
of
cable
entry
as
practical.
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the
pages
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to
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Caution:
Read
this
page
carefully
to
ensure
safe
operation.
Before
applying
power
For
the
U.S.A.
and
Canada
Important!
Units
shipped
to
the
U.S.A.
and
Canada
are
designed
for
opera-
tion
on
120
voits
AC
only.
Safety
precaution
for
a
Polarized
AC
plug
However,
some
products
may
be
supplied
with
a
non-polarized
plug.
CAUTION:
To
PREVENT
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO
NOT
USE
THIS
(POLARIZED}
PLUG
WITH
AN
EXTENSION
CORD,
RECEPTACLE
OR
OTHER
OUTLET
UNLESS
THE
BLADES
CAN
BE
FULLY
INSERTED
TO
PREVENT
BLADE
EXPOSURE.
For
Australia
and
Europe
Important!
Units
shipped
to
Australia
are
designed
for
operation
on
240
V
AC
only.
Units
shipped
to
Europe
are
designed
for
operation
on
220
V
AC
only.
For
other
countries
For
the
United
Kingdom
important!
Units
shipped
to
the
U.K.
are
designed
for
operation
on
240
volts
AC
only.
The
mains
plug
must
be
removed
from
the
wall
socket
prior
to
any
internal
examination.
The
wires
in
this
mains
lead
are
coioured
in
accordance
with
the
following
code:
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ac
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Neutral
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The
wires
in
this
mains
lead
must
be
connected
to
the
termi-
nals
in
the
plug
as
follows:
Wire
colour
Plug
terminal
marking
2]
[C-
anae
N
or
Black
BrOWN
2.0...
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L
or
Red
(>
Brown
to
Live
Blue
to
L
Neutral
w
)
Plug
Notes:
1.
Ifa
13-amp
plug
is
used,
this
must
be
fitted
with
a
5-amp
fuse.
2.
If
a
3-pin
plug
with
earthing
contact
is
used,
no
wire
must
be
connected
to
the
E
terminal.
important!
Units
shipped
to
countries
other
than
the
above
countries
are
equipped
with
an
AC
voltage
selector
switch
on
the
rear
panel.
Refer
to
the
following
paragraph
for
the
proper
setting
of
this
switch.
AC
voltage
selection
This
unit
operates
on
110-120
or
220-240
volts
AC.
The
AC
voltage
selector
switch
Type
A
or
Type
B
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
out-
let,
make
sure
that
the
setting
position
of
this
switch
matches
your
line
voltage.
If
not,
it
must
be
set
to
your
voltage
in
ac-
cordance
with
the
following
direction.
Note:
Our
warranty
does
not
cover
damage
caused
by
excessive
line
voltage
due
to
improper
setting
of
the
AC
voltage
selector
switch.
AC
voltage
selector
switch
Type
A
—_—
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AC240v
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~
240V
~
Move
switch
lever
to
match
your
line
voltage
with
a
small
screwdriver
or
other
pointed
tool.
Safety
precautions
WARNING:
TO
PREVENT
FIRE
OR
SHOCK
HAZARD,
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
APPLIANCE
TO
RAIN
OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO
NOT
OPEN.
CAUTION:
TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
REMOVE
COVER
(OR
BACK).
NO
USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS
INSIDE,
REFER
SER-
VICING
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
VOL-
TAGE’’
WITHIN
THE
PRODUCT'S
ENCLOSURE
THAT
MAY
BE
OF
SUFFICIENT
MAGNITUDE
TO
CONSTITUTE
A
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
TO
PERSONS.
THE
EXCLAMATION
POINT
WITHIN
AN
EQUILATERAL
TRIANGLE
IS
INTENDED
TO
ALERT
THE
USER
TO
THE
PRESENCE
OF
IMPORTANT
OPERATING
AND
MAINTENANCE
(SERVICING)
IN-
STRUCTIONS
IN
THE
LITERATURE
ACCOMPANYING
THE
APPLIANCE.
KT-59
(En)
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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
A\
Caution
:
Read
this
page
carefully
to
ensure
safe
operation.
Please
read
all
of
the
safety
and
operating
instructions
before
operating
this
unit.
For
best
results,
follow
all
warnings
placed
on
the
unit
and
adhere
to
the
operat-
ing
and
use
instructions.
These
safety
and
operating
in-
structions
should
be
retained
for
future
reference.
1.
Power
sources
—
The
unit
should
be
connected
to
a
power
supply
only
of
the
type
described
in
the
operating
instructions
or
as
marked
on
the
appliance.
2.Power-cord
protection
—
Power-supply
cords
should
be
routed
so
that
they
are
not
likely
to
be
walked
on
or
pinched
by
items
placed
upon
or
against
them,
pay
particular
attention
to
cords
at
plugs,
convenience
receptacles,
and
the
point
where
they
exit
from
the
unit.
Never
pull
or
stretch
the
cord.
3.Grounding
or
polarization
—
The
precautions
should
be
taken
so
that
the
grounding
or
polariza-
tion
means
of
this
unit
is
not
defeated.
4.
Ventilation
—
The
unit
should
be
situated
so
that
its
location
or
position
does
not
interfere
with
its
proper
ventilation.
To
maintain
good
ventilation,
do
not
put
records
or
a
table-cloth
on
the
unit.
Place
the
unit
at
least
10
cm
away
from
the
walls.
Do
not
use
the
unit
on
a
bed,
sofa,
rug
or
similar
surface
that
may
block
the
ventilation
openings.
5.
Water
and
moisture
—
The
unit
should
not
be
used
near
water
—
for
example,
near
a
bathtub,
washbowIl,
kitchen
sink,
laundry
tub,
in
a
wet
base-
ment,
or
near
a
swimming
pool,
etc.
6.
Temperature
—
The
unit
may
not
function
pro-
perly
if
used
at
extremely
low,
or
freezing
tempera-
tures.
The
ideal
ambient
temperature
is
above
+
5°C
(41°F).
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1-59
(En)
7.Heat
—
The
unit
should
be
situated
away
from
heat
sources
such
as
radiators,
heat
registers,
stoves,
or
other
units
(including
amplifiers)
that
produce
heat.
8.
Electric
shock
—
Care
should
be
taken
so
that
ob-
jects
do
not
fall
and
liquid
is
not
spilled
into
the
en-
closure
through
openings.
If
a
metal
object,
such
as
a
hair
pin
or
a
needle,
comes
into
contact
with
the
inside
of
this
unit,
a
dangerous
electric
shock
may
result.
For
families
with
children,
never
permit
chil-
dren
to
put
anything,
especially
metal,
inside
this
unit.
9.Enclosure
removal
—
Never
remove
the
en-
closure.
If
the
internal
parts
are
touched
accidentally,
a
serious
electric
shock
might
occur.
10.
Magnetic
fields
—
Keep
the
unit
away
from
sources
of
magnetic
fields
such
as
TV
sets,
speaker
systems,
radios,
motorized
toys
or
magnetized
objects.
11.
Cleaning
—
Do
not
use
volatile
solvents
such
as
alcohol,
paint
thinner,
gasoline,
or
benzine,
etc.
to
clean
the
cabinet.
Use
a
clean
dry
cloth.
A\
Caution:
Read
this
page
carefully
to
ensure
safe
oper-
ation.
12.
Carts
and
stands
—
An
appliance
and
cart
com-
ductors,
location
of
antenna-discharge
unit,
connec-
bination
should
be
moved
with
care.
Quick
stops,
tion
to
grounding
electrodes,
and
requirements
for
excessive
force,
and
uneven
surfaces
may
cause
the the
grounding
electrode.
See
Figure.
appliance
and
cart
combination
to
overturn.
Be
EXAMPLE
OF
ANTENNA
GROUNDING
AS
PER
NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL
CODE
ANTENNA
@
LEAD
IN
WIRE
GROUND
lA
rs
ee
DISCHARGE
UNIT
(NEC
SECTION
810-20)
ELECTRIC
:
;
SERVICE
13.Nonuse
periods
-—-
The
power
cord
of
the
unit
EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
should
be
unplugged
from
the
outlet
when
left
un-
AGUNG
CLANIPS
used
for
a
long
period
of
time.
_=——
POWER
SERVICE
GROUNDING
NEC
~
NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL
CODE
(NEC
ART
250,
PART
H)
14.
Abnormal
smell
—
If
an
abnormal!
smell
or
smoke
-y
-
is
detected,
immediately
turn
the
power
OFF
and
pull
18.
Power
lines
—
An
outdoor
antenna
should
be
lo-
out
the
power
cord.
Contact
your
dealer
or
nearest
cated
away
from
power
lines.
service
center.
POWER
OFF!
19.
AC
outlets
—
Do
not
connect
other
audio
equip-
15.
Damage
requiring
service
—
The
unit
should
be
serviced
by
qualified
service
personnel
when:
A.
The
power-supply
cord
or
the
plug
has
been
damaged;
or
B.
Objects
have
fallen,
or
liquid
has
been
spilled
into
the
unit;
or
C.
The
unit
has
been
exposed
to
rain;
or
D.
The
unit
does
not
appear
to
operate
normally
or
exhibits
a
marked
change
in
performance;
or
E.
The
unit
has
been
dropped,
or
the
enclosure
damaged.
16.
Servicing
—
The
user
should
not
attempt
to
ser-
vice
the
unit
beyond
that
described
in
the
operating
instructions.
All
other
servicing
should
be
referred
to
qualified
service
personnel.
17.
Outdoor
antenna
grounding
—
If
an
outside
an-
tenna
is
connected
to
the
receiver,
be
sure
the
an-
tenna
system
is
grounded
so
as
to
provide
some
protection
against
voltage
surges
and
built
up
static
charges.
Section
810
of
the
National
Electrical
Code,
ANSI/
NFPA
No.
70—
1984,
provides
information
with
respect
to
proper
grounding
of
the
mast
and
supporting
structure,
grounding
of
the
lead-in
wire
to
an
antenna
discharge
unit,
size
of
grounding
con-
Notes:
ment
with
a
power
consumption
larger
than
that
specified
to
the
AC
outlet
on
the
rear
panel.
Never
connect
other
electrical
units,
such
as
an
iron
or
toaster,
to
it
to
prevent
fire
or
electric
shock.
The
maximum
capacities
indicated
for
the
AC
out-
lets
on
the
rear
panel
of
this
unit
are
as
follows.
UNSWITCHED
outlet:
800
W
(for
the
U.S.A.
and
Canada)
400
W
(for
Australia)
500
W
(for
other
countries)
1.
Item
3
is
not
required
except
for
grounded
or
polarized
equipment.
2.
Item
17
and
18
are
not
required
except
for
units
provided
with
antenna
terminals.
3.
item
17
complies
with
UL
in
the
U.S.A.
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System
connections
Basic
system
connections
Make
connections
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.
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a
ANTENNA
Fu
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LOOP
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UNSWITCHED
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MAX.
AM
(Except
for
some
areas)
AC
outlet
and
voltage
selector
(Except
for
some
areas;
refer
page
8)
Audio
connection
cord
supplied
System
control
connection
:
When
connected
to
an
amplifier
or
receiver
having
KEN-
WOOD
SYSTEM
CONTROL
terminals,
system
operation
such
as
remote
control
is
made
possible.
For
details,
refer
to
the
instruction
manual
of
the
amplifier.
lf
your
amplifier
is
not
equipped
with
the
SYSTEM
CONTROL
terminals,
do
not
connect
anything
to
any
SYSTEM
CONTROL
terminal.
Do
not
connect
the
unit
in
any
system
configuration
other
than
specified.
©
Be
sure
to
insert
the
System
Control
cord
plugs
fully
into
the
SYSTEM
CONTROL
terminals.
e\f
the
system
control
cord
and
audio
cords
are
not
connected
properly,
the
automatic
system
governing
remote
control
and
system
functions
will
not
operate.
To
wall
AC
outlet
Notes:
1.
Connect
all
cords
firmly.
If
connections
are
loose
there
could
be
loss
of
sound
or
noise
produced.
2.
Do
not
connect
up
a
power
source
which
is
larger
than
that
indicated
on
the
socket
at
the
rear
of
the
unit.
3.
When
plugging
and
unplugging
connection
cords
after
all
connections
are
completed,
be
sure
to
first
remove
the
power
cord
from
the
AC
outlet.
Plugging/unplugging
connection
cords
without
removal
of
the
power
cord
can
cause
malfunctions
or
damage
to
the
unit.
6
kT-59
(En)
Antenna
connections
FM
outdoor
antenna
750
coaxial
cable
|
FM
indoor
antenna
@
AM
loop
antenna
Install
the
AM
loop
antenna
on
the
supplied
loop
antenna
hoider
and
place
it
on
a
shelf,
etc.,
or
install
tt
on
the
rack
or
wall
with
screws.
Rotate
the
AM
loop
antenna
to
the
G2
right
or
left
for
best
reception.
Keep
the
speaker
leads
and
AC
cords
away
from
the
AM
loop
antenna.
Note:
Do
not
place
the
AM
loop
antenna
on
the
unit.
As
this
unit
employs
a
computing
device,
placing
the
AM
loop
antenna
on
the
unit
may
result
in
noise
generation.
Place
the
AM
loop
antenna
away
from
the
unit.
@
AM
outdoor
antenna
In
steel
buildings
or
at
a
great
distance
from
the
transmit-
ter,
it
may
be
necessary
to
install
an
outside
longwire
antenna.
The
end
of
this
wire
should
be
stripped
of
insulation
and
connected
to
the
AM
terminal.
At
this
time,
keep
the
loop
antenna
connected.
AM
outdoor
antenna
AM
loop
antenna
@
FM
outdoor
antenna
It
is
recommended
to
install
an
exclusive
FM
outdoor
antenna
to
capture
FM
broadcasts
with
high
sound
qual-
ity.
Use
a
coaxial
cable
for
the
connection
between
the
outdoor
antenna
and
FM
ANTENNA
terminal
on
the
rear
panel.
For
the
connection
between
the
coaxial
cable
and
FM
ANTENNA
terminal,
please
refer
to
the
illustration
above.
HFM
indoor
antenna
In
areas
where
FM
waves
are
strong,
FM
broadcasts
can
be
received
by
connecting
the
supplied
T-shaped
antenna
as
shown
in
the
illustration
above.
However,
as
FM
waves
are
susceptible
to
external
radio
interference
causing
distortion,
it
is
recommended
to
use
an
exclusive
FM
outdoor
antenna.
®
To
minimize
auto-ignition
noise,
locate
the
antenna
as
far
from
heavy
traffic
as
possible.
®@
Keep
the
feeder
or
coaxial
cable
as
short
as
possible.
Do
not
bundle
or
roll
up
excess
cable.
@
The
antenna
should
be
at
least
two
meters
(6.6
feet)
from
reinforced
concrete
walls,
or
metal
structures.
FM
outdoor
antenna
setting
KT-59
(En)
7
i
|
System
connections
Antenna
cable
connection
@
Coaxial
cable
connection
Connection
of
coaxial
cable
10 10
mm
Treat
the
coaxial
cable
tip
as
shown
in
the
illustration,
and
fit
the
cable
the
terminals.
Return
Hi
Indoor
antenna
connection
@
Connect
to
ANTENNA
terminals
on
the
rear
panel.
@®
Find
the
position
that
provides
best
re-
ception.
Insert
=e
re
Push
w
@®
Fix
two
ends.
x
Return
ANTENNA
LOOP
ANTENNA
MFM
DE-EMPHASIS/CHANNEL
SPACE
switch
(Except
for
some
areas)
The
FM
DE-EMPHASIS/CHANNEL
SPACE
switch
on
the
rear
panel
is
set
to
the
correct
setting
that
prevails
in
the
area
to
which
the
unit
is
shipped.
However,
if
the
FM
DE-EMPHASIS/CHANNEL
SPACE
setting
is
not
matched
to
the
area
where
the
unit
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
setting
in
accordance
with
the
area
corresponding
to
the
table.
The
FM
DE-EMPHASIS
is
switched
over
at
the
same
time.
Note:
———————___$$
When
changing
the
setting
of
the
FM
DE-EMPHA-
SIS/CHANNEL
SPACE
switch,
first
disconnect
the
power
cord,
then
reset
the
channel
space
switch,
connect
the
power
cord
again,
and
turn
the
power
on.
AM
FM
CHANNEL
SPACE
a>
1OKHz
_
SkHz
1O00kHz
50kHz
75us
SOus
a>
DE
-EMPHASIS
FM
DE-EMPHASIS/CHANNEL
SPACE
table
U.S.A.,
Canada,
FM:
and
South
american
|
AM:
countries
Channel
FM
Space
Freq.
DE-EMPHASIS
100
kHz
10
kHz
tous
50
kHz
9
kHz
one
Other
countries
@
AC
outlet
and
voltage
selector
on
the
rear
panel
Unit
destination
Shape
of
the
AC
outlet
AC
voltage
selector
For
U.S.A.
and
Canada
For
U.S.
military
Not
equipped
110-120V/220-240V
For
Australia
ot
Not
equipped
For
other
countries
8
kt-59
(En)
110-120V/220
-
240V
Controls
and
indicators
AUTO/MANU.
(Manual)
(MONO)
key
MEMORY
key
P.SCAN
key
TUNING
key
KENWOOD
auartz
SYNTHESIZER
AM-FM
STER
-
ON/STAND
BY
POWER
key
one
keys
Preset
A/B
select
key
Band
select
keys
Display
unit
|
(FM,
AM)
AUTO
indicator
STEREO
indicator
MEMORY
indicator
TUNED
indicator
MEMORY
AuTO
[STEREO
mo
“BBG
oad
Band
select
indicators
Preset
channel
display
(FM,
AM)
Frequency
display
Preset
A/B
indicators
POWER
key
standby
A
small
amount
of
current
is
used
to
support
the
memory
when
POWER
is
switched
OFF.
This
is
known
as
standby
mode.
KT-59
(En)
9
RON
TONY
CE
Ne
nT
ee
Operating
instructions
AUTO
indicator
KENWOOD
ouartz
SYNTHESIZER
AM-FM
STEREO
TUNER
KT-59
AUTO/MANU.
(Manual)
(MONO)
key
TUNING
DOWN/UP
key
AUTO/MANU.
[MONG]
DOWN
POWER
key
@
Listening
to
broadcasts
1.
Press
the
POWER
key
ON.
2.
Select
the
desired
broadcast
band
with
the
band
keys:
FM,
AM
@
Station
tuning
AUTO
tuning
By
pressing
the
TUNING
key.
a
broadcasting
station
will
be
searched
and
tuned
in
automatically.
In
the
FM
band,
stereo
or
monaural
reception
mode
will
be
selected
automatically
according
to
the
broadcast
signal.
1.
Press
the
AUTO/MANU.
(MONO)
key
so
that
the
AUTO
indicator
lights
up.
Mw
“auTo
*
Gham
e.
2.
Press
the
TUNING
key
to
tune
to
a
broadcasting
station.
@
When
the
UP
key
is
pressed,
the
frequency
display
changes
towards
the
higher
frequencies.
Press
the
DOWN
key
to
search
and
capture
in,
the
reverse
direction.
@
When
a
station
is
tuned
in,
the
frequency
display
stops,
and
is
indicated
in
the
display.
3.
Repeat
the
above
procedure
until
the
desired
sta-
tion
is
received.
10
=
kt-59
(En)
3.
Referring
to
“Station
tuning”,
tune
to
the
desired
broadcasting
station.
@
MUTING
is
operated
during
station
select,
so
there
is
no
sound.
When
a
station
has
been
tuned
in
the
sound
is
resumed,
so
take
care
over
the
volume
level.
4.
When
you
have
tuned
in
the
station
you
want,
adjust
to
the
volume
with
the
amplifier’s
VOLUME
control.
MANUAL
tuning
A
broadcasting
station
which
has
weak
signal
strength
may
not
be
able
to
be
located
with
auto
tuning
operation.
In
such
a
case,
use
the
manual
tuning
method
to
receive
a
monaural
broadcast.
1.
Press
the
AUTO/MANU.
(MONO)
key
so
that
the
AUTO
indicator
light
goes
out.
>
eee
2.
Press
the
TUNING
key
to
tune
to
the
desired
broadcasting
station.
@
The
display
frequency
changes
one
step
at
a
time
each
time
the
TUNING
keys
are
pressed.
3.
Release
the
TUNING
key
as
soon
as
you
reach
the
frequency
of
the
station
you
want.
©
if
you
are
not
perfectly
tuned
in
to
the
station
there
will
be
noise.
Make
fine
tuning
adjustment
with
UP/DOWN.
Presetting
FM,
AM
broadcasting
stations
This
unit
enables
presetting
of
the
broadcast
station
frequencies
which
are
displayed
when
preset
station
select
is
called.
MEMORY
indicator
KENWOOD
quartz
SYNTHESIZER
AM-FM
STEREO
MEMORY
key
P.SCAN
key
AUTO/MANU.
TUNING
{MON
DOWN
EL]
3
4
3
ON/STAND
BY
Preset
A/B
indicators
Numeric
keys
(1~0)
@
How
to
preset
Using
numeric
keys
for
both
channel
groups
A
and
B,
up
to
20
stations
can
be
preset.
1.
Referring
to
“Station
tuning”,
tune
to
the
desired
station
to
be
preset.
.
Press
the
MEMORY
key.
@
The
MEMORY
indicator
lights.
Ww
"
Auto
i
q
i.
U
-
ri
ch
.
Select
the
channel
group
A
or
B
with
the
A/B
select
key.
@When
the
A/B
select
key
is
pressed,
the
A
or
B
indicator
appears
in
the
display.
.
Press
the
numeric
keys
(1~0)
for
the
preset
you
want
within
5
seconds
of
pressing
the
MEMORY
key.
@
When
the
preset
operation
has
been
completed,
the
MEMORY
indicator
will
go
out
and
the
preset
number
will
be
displayed.
elf
the
input
is
erroneously
made
or
if
more
than
5
seconds
elapse
after
pressing
the
MEMORY
key,
perform
the
procedures
from
the
beginning.
elf
you
press
a
numeric
key
for
a
previously
input
preset,
contents
change
to
the
new
preset.
.
In
the
same
manner,
up
to
20
stations
can
be
preset
in
channel
group
A
and
B.
Last
channel
memory
Whenever
the
POWER
key
is
turned
ON
or
the
receiv-
ing
band
is
switched
between
FM
and
AM,
or
when
the
input
selector
of
the
amplifier
is
switched
to
the
tuner
from
another
source,
the
broadcasting
station
which
was
last
received
will
be
automatically
tuned
in
for
both
FM
and
AM.
Preset
A/B
select
key
@
How
to
tune
in
a
preset
station
When
stations
are
preset
by
input
of
numeric
keys,
the
station
you
want
can
be
tuned
in
with
just
a
one-touch
Operation.
1.
Select
the
channel
group
A
or
B
with
the
A/B
select
key.
2.
Press
the
numeric
key
for
the
preset
station
you
want.
@
The
frequency
of
the
station
you
selected
is
shown
on
the
display,
and
the
station
is
received.
AUTO
TUNED
see
tia
@
Preset
scanning
The
stations
which
are
preset
in
the
numeric
keys
can
be
received
in
sequence.
1.
Press
the
P.SCAN
key.
®
Preset
stations
will
be
received
sequentially
in
5
second
intervals
in
the
following
order.
When
a
frequency
is
not
stored
under
a
key,
the
next
fre-
quency
in
the
sequence
is
received.
A-t—
A-2
+
A-9
—
A-O0
—
B-1—
B-2
----
B-9
—
B-0
C
eo
2.
To
stop
preset
scanning,
press
the
numeric
keys
(1
~
O).
KT-59
(En)
11
3
i
i
1
F
E
In
case
of
difficulty
What
appears
to
be
a
malfunction
may
not
always
be
serious.
If
your
unit
should
not
perform
as
expected,
consult
the
table
below
to
see
if
the
problem
can
be
corrected
before
seeking
help
from
your
dealer
or
service
representative.
Symptom
Cause
No
power
when
POWER
is
switched
ON.
Noise
Remedy
®
Power
cord
is
disconnected.
@
Noise
due
to
car
ignition
system
in
vicinity.
@
Influence
of
electrical
appliances.
@
TV
is
too
close.
®
Plug
the
AC
cord
into
the
AC
outlet
correctly.
®
Set
the
antenna
away
from
the
street.
®
Cut
the
power
to
the
appliances.
@
Place
the
TV
further
away.
Distorted
sound
®
The
provided
AM
loop
antenna
is
installed
in
an
incorrect
direction
or
in
the
wrong
place.
®
Noise
is
introduced
from
other
electrical
equipment.
(such
as
fluorescent
lights
or
an
appliance
using
a
motor)
®
Signal
strength
from
the
broadcasting
sta-
tion
is
too
weak.
®
Set
the
antenna
as
far
from
the
tuner
as
possible
while
changing
the
direction
to
an
optimum
position.
®
Stop
using
the
equipment
generating
noise,
Or
keep
it
away
from
the
tuner.
®
Install
the
AM
outdoor
antenna
and
con-
nect
it
to
the
tuner.
FM/AM
reception
is
impossible.
®@
Antenna
is
not
connected.
®@
Tuning
band
is
not
set
correctly.
®
The
required
station
is
not
tuned
in.
Reception
is
impossible
when
a
numeric
key
(1~0)
is
pressed
after
presetting.
Notes:
®
Frequency
of
the
receivable
station
is
not
preset
into
the
numeric
key
(1~0).
@
The
stored
contents
have
been
erased
due
to
longterm
power
interruption.
®
Connect
the
antenna
to
the
tuner
cor-
rectly.
®
Set
the
tuning
band
correctly.
®
Tune
to
the
required
station
using
the
TUNING
key.
®
Tune
to
the
frequency
of
a
station
which
can
be
received,
and
preset
into
any
of
the
numeric
keys
{1
~0).
®
Perform
presetting
operation
again.
1.
As
this
system
uses
microcomputers,
it
is
open
to
interference
from
external
noise,
and
may
sometimes
not
function
Properly.
in
such
a
case,
unplug
the
power
cord
once,
and
then
plug
it
in
again.
2.
Do
not
use
contact
cleaners
because
it
could
cause
a
malfunction.
Be
specially
careful
against
contact
cleaners
containing
oil,
for
they
may
deform
the
plastic
components.
12
«159
(En)
Specifications
EE
=
hc
laciesh
cael
tatainaceunieiuite
FM
tuner
section
Tuning
frequency
range
.............
87.5
MHz-
108
MHz
Usable
sensitivity
(MONO)
..............
0.95
wV/10.8
dBf
Total
harmonic
distortion
(at
1
kHz
65
dBf
input)
MONO
os
s5codetienc
es
Hie
Seiler
0.4
%
STEREO
ons
ickatetiedseannitieidantinin
cs
0.5
%
Signal
to
noise
ratio
(at
1
kHz,
65
dBf
input)
MONO
visite
k
iio
ben
nate
eta
78
dB
STEREO
sce
ee
eee
73
dB
Stereo
separation
TEKH
E
in
heite
ieeen
ane
dienes
dude
40
dB
Alternate
channel
selectivity
(+400
kHz)
........
50
dB
|
Frequency
response
(30
Hz-
15
KHZ)
0000.
+0.5
dB,
—2
dB
|
Output
level/Impedance
(at
1
kHz,
75
kHz
dev.)
oe
0.6
V/3.3
kn
AM
tuner
section
Tuning
frequency
range
9
kHz
step
0.0...
eee
531
kHz-
1,602
kHz
10
kHz
step
oo...
eee
530
kHz-
1,610
kHz
Usable
sensitivity
..........0...00..0.6.
11
pV/A280
pV/m)
Signal
to
noise
ratio
(at
30%
mod.
TmV
input)
.....0.00
ee
50
dB
Total
harmonic
distortion
2.0.0.0...
ee
0.5
%
Output
level/Impedance
(at
30%
mod.
1mV
input)
...................
0.18
V/3.3
kO
General
Power
CONSUMPTION
00...
eee
cee
cnet
tees
reteeeeneee
8W
Dimensions.
...........0.........:
ee
W:
440
mm
(17-5/16")
H:
74
mm
(2-15/16")
D:
267
mm
(10-1/2")
Weight
(Net)
oo...
cree
eeeeeeenenees
2.5
kg
(5.5
|b)
Note:
KENWOOD
follows
a
policy
of
continuous
advancements
in
development.
For
this
reason
specifications
may
be
changed
without
notice.
KT-59
(En)
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