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- Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 1
KRC-PS959R CASSETTE RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL KRC-859R KRC-859C KRC-859W KRC-759R © B64-1159-00 (EW) - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 2
...9 Loudness 10 Menu System 10 Tuner features K2I (Kenwood Intelligent Twin IF 12 Selecting Tuning Mode 12 Tuning Entry 14 Direct Access Tuning 14 Preset station seek with Programme service name 15 RDS features RDS (Radio Data System 15 EON Troubleshooting guide 43 Specifications 46 -2- - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 3
smoke or strange smells, turn off the power immediately and consult your Kenwood dealer. • Make sure not to get your fingers caught between the faceplate converter cable. • KDC-C100 / KDC-C302 / C205 / C705 / non-Kenwood CD changers Cannot be used with this model. 2CAUTION You can damage both your - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 4
Safety precautions NOTE • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If the unit fails to 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 - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 5
-859R/C/W, 759R Band display FM1 AUTO indicator Frequency 92.1 ATT indicator LOUD indicator for KRC-PS959R ATT indicator VOLUME 10 ST indicator Preset station number for KRC-PS959R Preset station number Band display FM1- 5ch Frequency 92.1 Spectrum analyzer display LOUD indicator - 5- Mode - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 6
side Number of tracks to be skipped TAPE-B ((((( TP indicator ™ indicator for KRC-PS959R TI indicator NEWS indicator Band display REG indicator NEWS indicator FM3-6ch KENWOOD MTL indicator B NR indicator for KRC-PS959R Tape running display Tape side TAPE-B ¢ indicator Number of tracks to be - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 7
FM1 Clock display 1235 TEXT indicator Disc number Graphic display £ indicator for KRC-PS959R Disc number D06 Track number T-08 Track time/ Direct inputted track number/ Direct inputted disc number : 2:35 for KRC-PS959R FM1 12:35 Mode display TEXT indicator - 7- Clock display / Spectrum - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 8
Buttons and Display Basic operations (See page 5) English Steering remote control Stealth Retraction Mechanism Optional for the KRC-759R ¢ You can help prevent theft of the unit by reversing the faceplate so that the control panel cannot be seen, hiding the unit, and - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 9
• During the forced closing of the unit (i.e., having the unit left closed whilst ignition is turned on), the faceplate will not open no matter how often the ignition is turned on or off, unless "the touch-sensitive spot" at the rear of the faceplate is pressed in order to open it. You can prevent - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 10
functions backward. Example: If you want to switch the tuning mode from AUTO1 to manual, first search through the functions until you see "AUTO 1" in the display. MENU AUTO 1 AUTO 1 for KRC-PS959R for KRC-859R/C/W,759R 3 Changing setting for currently displayed function Press either the AM or - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 11
759R Only BEEP ON ↔ BEEP OFF ↑↓ SWPRE FRONT ↔ SWPRE N-FAD ↑↓ KRC-PS959R,859R/C/W Only NEWS OFF ↔ NEWS ##MIN ↑↓ LOCAL.S OFF ↔ LOCAL.S ON ↑↓ AUTO1 → AUTO2 → MANUAL ↑↓ AUTO-MEMORY (start) ↑↓ AF ON ↔ AF OFF ↑↓ REG ON ↔ REG OFF ↑↓ ATPS ON ↔ ATPS OFF ↑↓ MONO OFF ↔ MONO ON ↑↓ SCROLL - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 12
Tuner features (See page 5) English K2I (Kenwood Intelligent Twin IF) When the frequency of another . In such cases, pressing the 4/¢ button to use preset station seek will receive channel 1. • Manual Tuning Press the ¢ button to increase the frequency by one step. Press the 4 button to decrease - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 13
either the AM button or FM button. The display and setting will change. 4 Press the MENU button to end the menu mode. Function of the KRC-859R/C/W,759R Switching Display for Tuner(non-RDS station) Switching Display: Each time you press the DISP button, the display switches between the frequency and - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 14
English Tuner features (See page 5) Auto Memory Entry You can automatically store all the receivable frequencies in the band currently being listened to, and then recall them with the touch of a button later. This function is especially useful when you are travelling and do not know what stations - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 15
, such as network information being transmitted from radio stations. When listening to an RDS station (ie, a station with RDS capability), the programme service name of the station is displayed along with the frequency, advising you quickly which station is being received. RDS (Radio Data System - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 16
Frequencies: • When the Switching Clock Display functions is OFF, and for KRC-PS959R: Press the DISP button. • When the Switching Clock Display function is the same network broadcast different programmes or use different programme service names. Traffic Information Function You can listen to traffic - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 17
automatically seeks stations with better reception. • If you are tuned to a station that is not a traffic information station itself but which provides EON services, you can still have traffic information received. • Holding the TI button down for one second or more when the TI function is on in - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 18
RDS features (See page 6) English News Bulletin Function with PTY News Timeout Setting You can arrange to have news bulletins interrupt your current listening source, including other radio stations. When the News Bulletin function is on, the PTY News Timeout setting allows you to set the interval - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 19
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 - - - 19 - Programme Type Display KRC-PS959R KRC-859R/C/W,759R News Current Affairs Information Sport Education Drama Cultures Science Varied Speech Pop Music Rock Music M.o.R Music Light Classics M Serious Classics Other Music Weather - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 20
system. Turning Dolby NR On/Off: Press the NR button repeatedly to switch the Dolby NR selection as follows. w Dolby B NR ON w Dolby C NR ON (KRC-PS959R Only) w OFF The Dolby B NR indicator lights up when Dolby B NR is turned on, and the Dolby C NR indicator when Dolby C NR is turned on - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 21
if they last for 4 seconds or more. Switching Display for Tape Switching the Display: • When the Switching Clock display function is OFF, and for KRC-PS959R: Each time you press the DISP button, the running display switches on or off. • When the Switching Clock display function is ON: Each time you - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 22
equipped with an O-N switch is to be connected, please also see the instruction manual of this unit. Set the O-N switch to "N". "N"-operation will be set disc and starts playing it. • Disc #10 is displayed as "0". (KRC-859R/C/W,759R only) Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play Fast Forwarding Disc - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 23
Making a Forward Track Search: Press the ¢ button to display the desired track number. Press once to fast forward to the next track, twice to fast forward to the track after that, and so forth. Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number. NOTE (for disc changers) You cannot make a - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 24
Disc control features (See page 7) English Function of disc changers Disc Scan Function Successively play the beginning of each disc on a changer until you find the one that you want to listen to. Turning Disc Scan Function On/Off: Press the D.SCN button to switch the disc scan function on and off - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 25
/MD only) w Track title (Units featuring CD text/MD only) w Clock (KRC-859R/C/W, 759R only) NOTE • You can give names to discs through the presetting for one second or more results in one scrolling display of the titles. Manual/Automatic scroll switching: 1 Hold down the MENU button for one second or - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 26
Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z (KRC-PS959R Only) w Numerals and symbols: 1~9 0 w Special characters KRC-PS959R Only) NOTE The operation and characters that can on the disc changer that is connected. Please see your disc changer manual for details. • Discs are identified by their total length and number - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 27
to display the name, and then repeat steps 3 and 4 to input the changes. • Pressing the reset button does not erase the disc names stored in a disc changer. Function of Remote control with number/letter entry buttons (See page 8) Direct Track Search Using the remote control, make direct input of the - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 28
English Disc control features (See page 7) Function of Remote control with DNPP button (See page 8) Disc Name Preset Play (DNPP) If you have preset the name of a disc that you want to listen to in the disc changer, you can look for it by name and start playing it. 1 Press the DNPP button on the - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 29
. Look at the table to adjust the mode being displayed. 4 Press the AUD button to end the control mode. NOTE Setting the high-pass filter (KRC-PS959R,859R/C/W only) You can separately set the high-pass filter for front and rear output, including preouts. The high-pass filter works except during non - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 30
Other features (See page 7) Function of the KRC-PS959R,859R/C/W Switching preout Switch the preout between the volume restored gradually. Navigation Mute Function When the KENWOOD Navigation System is connected, an interruption of the audio guide results in the temporary lowering of the audio level - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 31
are turned on. NOTE The dimmer function is not available for units if the dimmer cable is not connected. Selectable Illumination Function of the KRC-PS959R Contrast Adjustment This adjustment permits easy viewing of the display. To adjust the contrast: 1 Hold down the MENU button for one second or - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 32
(See page 7) Function of the KRC-PS959R Switching Spectrum Analyzer Display This function permits the clock display. • The £ indicator lights whilst the clock is displayed. Function of the KRC-859R/C/W, 759R Switching Graphic Display This function permits the graphic display to be switched to one - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 33
Press either the AM button or FM button. The display and setting will change. 4 Press the MENU button to end the menu mode. Adjusting Time Manually: 1 Turn off the Automatic Time Adjustment as mentioned above. 2 Hold down the MENU button for one second or more. "MENU" is displayed and the menu - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 34
Other features (See page 7) English Code Security Function After a security code has been registered, power cannot be restored if the battery is disconnected from the unit unless the code is first input. NOTE All the steps in this procedure (1 through 7) must be completed before the code security - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 35
Basic operations of steering remote control (See page 8) Optional for KRC-759R 2WARNING To prevent accidents, do not attempt to use the steering remote control whilst turning the steering wheel. Replacing the Lithium Battery: Use one - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 36
such as above the fascia panel (dashboard). Replacing the Lithium Battery: Use one lithium battery (CR2025). Remove the case following the instructions as illustrated. To open x Keep on slide 1 Pull out. 2 Insert the battery with the + and - poles aligned properly, following the illustration - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 37
External view ......... Number of items External view ......... Number of items 1 6 .........1 .........1 2 7 .........2 .........1 3 8 .........1 .........1 4 9 .........1 .........1 6~9...KRC-PS959R,859R/C/W 5 only .........1 2CAUTION The use of any accessories except for - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 38
faceplate control panel appear. Then press the reset button. 2CAUTION • If your car is not prepared for this special connection-system, consult your KENWOOD dealer. • Only use antenna conversion adapters (ISO-JASO) when the antenna cord has an ISO plug. • Make sure that all cable connections are - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 39
Connecting Cables to Terminals Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for ISO Connectors Cable Colour External Power Connector A-4 (Red) (KRC-PS959R, 859R/C/W only) KENWOOD disc changer/DAB control input NOTE To connect the Disc Changer or DAB unit, consult each manual. Fuse Wiring harness - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 40
(Yellow) A-4 Pin (Yellow) Installtion s Installation Firewall or metal support Accessory3 Self-tapping screw (commercially available) Metal mounting strap (commercially available than the corners; otherwise troubles such as the impossibility of opening or closing the panel may result. - 40 - - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 41
Removing the Unit s Removing the hard rubber frame 1 Insert the removal tool5 deeply with the cut placed to the right to remove the upper locks at an angle as shown below. Lock Cut Accessory5 Removal tool 2 Engage the catches on the removal tool2 and remove the two locks on the lower level, leaving - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 42
Attaching Steering Remote Control (Optional for the KRC-759R) Mounting Example English Attach the operation section and the light emitting section of the Steering Remote Control as shown above. Be sure to attach - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 43
Troubleshooting Guide What might appear to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems. PROBLEM The power does not turn on. No sound can be heard, or the volume is low. The - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 44
English Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE The memory is erased when the ignition is TEL mute cable away from the metal part of the car. Warm up your car. Disc control mode PROBLEM The disc control mode cannot be selected. The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 45
Troubleshooting Guide The following messages are displayed when certain problems the unit. If the "E- 77" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service centre. E-99 HOLD ¢ Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the the Kenwood dealer if the tape cassette cannot be ejected. - 45 - - Kenwood KRC-859R | User Manual - Page 46
Hz - 20 kHz (±3 dB) Separation (1 kHz 40 dB Signal to Noise ratio (Dolby NR OFF 57 dB (Dolby B NR ON 65 dB (Dolby C NR ON : KRC-PS959R only 73 dB Audio section Maximum output power 40 W × 4 Output power (DIN 45324, +B=14.4 V 27 W × 4 Tone action Bass 100 Hz ±10 dB Treble 10 kHz
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KRC-PS959R
KRC-859R
KRC-859C
KRC-859W
KRC-759R
© B64-1159-00 (EW)
CASSETTE RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL