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Kenwood KRC-666 Instruction Manual

Kenwood KRC-666 Instruction Manual

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CASSETTE RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
©B64-2526-10/01 (MW)

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  • Page 1 KRC-766 KRC-666R KRC-666G KRC-666 CASSETTE RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL ©B64-2526-10/01 (MW)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety precautions ...3 About Cassette tape ...4 General features...5 Power Selecting the Source Volume System Q Audio Control Speaker Setting Switching Display Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) Auxiliary Input Display Setting Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute Tuner features (KRC-666R)...10 Tuning Direct Access Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players released in 1998 or later can be connected to this unit. Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwood dealer for connectable models of disc changers/ CD players. Note that any KENWOOD disc changers/ CD...

  • Page 4: About Cassette Tape

    Safety precautions NOTE • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If the unit does not seem to be working right, try pressing the reset button first. If that does not solve the problem, consult your Kenwood dealer.

  • Page 5: General Features

    General features Release button ¢ System Q/ KRC-766 KRC-666R/666/666G Power Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 24) is displayed as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF". Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.

  • Page 6: Volume

    General features System Q You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of music. Select the source to set Press the [SRC] button. Select the Sound type Press the [System Q] button. Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches. Sound setting Display Flat...

  • Page 7: System Q

    Speaker type Display "SP OFF" For 5 & 4 in. speaker "SP 5/4Inch"/ "SP 5/4" For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker "SP 6*9/6Inch"/ "SP 6*9/6" For the OEM speaker "SP O.E.M."/ "SP OEM" Exit Speaker Setting mode Press the [System Q] button. Switching Display Switching the information displayed.

  • Page 8: Station/Disc Naming (Snps/Dnps)

    General features Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) Attaching a title to a Station(KRC-766/666/666G only) or CD. Receive/play the station/disc you want to attach a title to • A title can't be attached to a MD. • Refer to the <Switching Display> (page 7) and select either "DNPS"...

  • Page 9: Theft Deterrent Faceplate

    Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the [NAME.S] button. When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time is selected, and Auxiliary input display setting mode closes. Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft.

  • Page 10: Tuner Features (Krc-666R)

    Tuner features Function of the KRC-666R ¢ MENU 1 – 6 ST indicator Band display Tuning Selecting the station. Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.

  • Page 11: Station Preset Memory

    Station Preset Memory Putting the station in the memory. Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the frequency to put in the memory Press the [4] or [¢] button. Put the frequency in the memory Press the desired [1] — [6] button for at least 2 seconds. The preset number display blinks 1 time.

  • Page 12: Rds Features (Krc-666R)

    RDS features Function of the KRC-666R ¢ 1 – 6 TI indicator PTY indicator Traffic Information Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic bulletin starts even when you aren't listening to the radio. Press the [TI] button. Each time the button is pressed the Traffic Information function turns ON or OFF.

  • Page 13: Program Type Preset

    Press the [PTY] button. During PTY mode the "PTY" indicator is ON. This function can't be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception. Select the Program Type Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is pressed the Program Type switches as shown below.

  • Page 14: Pty (Program Type

    RDS features Function of the KRC-666R Program Type preset Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory and calling it up quickly. Presetting the Program Type Select the Program Type to preset Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 12). Preset the Program Type Press the desired [1] —...

  • Page 15: Tuner Features (Krc-766/666/666G)

    Tuner features Function of the KRC-766/KRC-666/KRC-666G ¢ 1 – 6 Reset button KRC-766 ST indicator Band display Frequency display KRC-666/666G ST indicator Band display Tuning Mode Choose the tuning mode. Press the [AUTO] button. Each time the button is pressed the Tuning mode switches as shown below.

  • Page 16: Direct Access Tuning

    Tuner features Function of the KRC-766/KRC-666/KRC-666G Function of the KRC-766/KRC-666 Direct Access Tuning (Function of remote) Entering the frequency and tuning. Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Enter Direct Access Tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.

  • Page 17: Cassette Player Features

    Cassette player features Release button ¢ B NR KRC-766 IN indicator KRC-666R/666/666G IN indicator — 17 —...

  • Page 18: Playing Cassette Tapes

    Cassette player features Playing Cassette Tapes When there's no Cassette Tape inserted Drop open the faceplate Press the Release button. Insert a Cassette Tape. Press the faceplate on the left side, and return it to its former position. • When the faceplate has been dropped open, it might interfere with the shift lever or something else.

  • Page 19: Dpss (Direct Program Search System)

    • During the songs first 5 seconds the previous song may be recognized as the current song. • As many as 9 songs can be skipped. Function of the KRC-766/KRC-666R/KRC-666 DPSS with the Remote Designating the song to be skipped with the remote control number buttons.

  • Page 20: External Disc Control Features

    Hold down on the [4] button. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Track Search Selecting the song you want to hear. Press the [4] or [¢] button. — 20 — Disc player CD player CD changer/ MD changer...

  • Page 21: Track Search

    Disc Search (Function of disc changer) Selecting the disc you want to hear. Press the [DISC–] or [DISC+] button. Function of the KRC-766/KRC-666R/KRC-666 Direct Track Search (Function of remote) Doing Track Search by entering the track number. Enter the track number Press the number buttons on the remote.

  • Page 22: Magazine Random Play

    Text/Title Scroll Scrolling the displayed CD text or MD title. Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second. Function of the KRC-766/KRC-666R/KRC-666 DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play) (Function of disc changers with remote) Selecting the CD displayed in the DNPS of the CDs set in the Disc changer.

  • Page 23: Menu System

    Menu system ¢ MENU KRC-766 Menu display KRC-666R/666/666G NEWS indicator Menu display RDS indicator Menu System Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions. The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after this operation explanation.

  • Page 24: Security Code

    Menu system Security Code <In Standby mode> Because authorization by the Security Code is required when it's removed from the vehicle, personalizing this unit is by using the Security Code is a help in preventing theft. When the Security Code function is activated it can't be released. Note, your Security Code is the 4 digit number entered in your "Car Audio Passport"...

  • Page 25: Selectable Illumination

    Select Clock Adjustment mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "Clock Adjust"/ "CLK ADJ" display. Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second. The clock display blinks. Adjust the hours Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Adjust the minutes Press the [4] or [¢] button.

  • Page 26: News Bulletin With Timeout Setting

    Automatic search for a station. Search in order of the stations in the Preset memory. "MANUAL" Normal manual tuning control. Function of the KRC-666R <In Tuner mode> Function of the KRC-766/KRC-666/KRC-666G <In FM reception> Setting The CRSC is ON. The CRSC is OFF.

  • Page 27: Af (Alternative Frequency)

    Function of the KRC-666R AF (Alternative Frequency) When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch to another frequency broadcasting the same program in the same RDS network with better reception. Display Setting "AF ON" The AF function is ON. "AF OFF" The AF function is OFF.

  • Page 28: Basic Operations Of Remote

    Menu system Function of the KRC-766/KRC-666/KRC-666G Text Scroll Setting the displayed text scroll. Display Setting "Scroll Auto"/ "SCL AUTO" Repeats scroll. "Scroll MANU"/ "SCL MANU" Scrolls when the display changes. The text scrolled is shown below. • CD text • MD title Text Scroll Setting the displayed text scroll.
  • Page 29 Loading and Replacing the battery Use one lithium battery (CR2025). Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case. 2WARNING Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a doctor immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed.
  • Page 30 Basic Operations of remote Accessory of the KRC-766/KRC-666R/KRC-666 In Cassette tape source [4]/ [¢] buttons Do <DPSS (Direct Program Search System)> (page 19). [38] button Plays the reverse side of the tape. [FM ] button Fast forwards the tape. When the [38] button is pressed it releases.

  • Page 31: (Krc-766/666/666G)

    Accessories (KRC-766/666/666G) External view External view ... Number of items ...1 ...2 ...4 ...4 The use of any accessories except for those provided might result in damage to the unit. Make sure only to use the accessories shipped with the unit, as shown above. Installation Procedure (KRC-766/666/666G) 1.

  • Page 32: Connecting Wires To Terminals (Krc-766/666/666G)

    Ignition wire (Red) Battery wire (Yellow) Ground wire (Black) · (To car chassis) — 32 — — 32 — FM/AM antenna input KENWOOD disc changer control input To connect the Disc changer, consult your Disc changer manual. Wiring harness (Accessory1)25...

  • Page 33: Accessories (Krc-666R)

    Accessories (KRC-666R) External view External view ... Number of items ...1 ...2 ...4 ...4 The use of any accessories except for those provided might result in damage to the unit. Make sure only to use the accessories shipped with the unit, as shown above. Installation Procedure (KRC-666R) 1.

  • Page 34: Connecting Wires To Terminals (Krc-666R)

    — 34 — Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISO–JASO) (Accessory8) Antenna Cord (ISO) FM/AM antenna input KENWOOD disc changer input To connect the Disc changer, consult your Disc changer manual. Connect to the terminal TEL MUTE that is grounded when either the telephone rings or during conversation.
  • Page 35 Connecting Wires to Terminals (KRC-666R) 2WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type of vehicle you drive. Make sure to make the proper connections to prevent damage to the unit. The default connection for the wiring harness is described in 1 below.

  • Page 36: Installation

    Installation Installing in Japanese-Made Cars Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber frame> (page 37) and then remove the hard rubber frame. Align the holes in the unit (two locations on each side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with the accessory screws.
  • Page 37 Removing the hard rubber frame Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the upper level. Upper the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure. Lock Accessory2 Removal tool When the upper level is removed, remove the lower two locations.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide What might seem 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. General The power does not turn ON.01 The fuse has blown.
  • Page 39 Cassette tape source Can’t remove tape.44 The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed since the vehicle ACC switch was turned OFF. The tape can only be removed within 10 minutes of the ACC switch being turned OFF. If more than 10 minutes has elapsed, turn the ACC switch ON again and press the Eject button.
  • Page 40 Troubleshooting Guide The messages shown below display your systems condition. EJECT: No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded.E01 Load the disc magazine properly. No Disc/ NO DISC: No disc has been loaded in the disc Load a disc into the disc magazine.

  • Page 41: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section (KRC-766/ KRC-666/ KRC-666G) Frequency range (50 kHz space) ...87.5 MHz –108.0 MHz (200 kHz space) ...87.9 MHz –107.9 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) ...9.3 dBf (0.8 µV /75 Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) ...15.2 dBf (1.6 µV /75 Frequency response (±3.0 dB) ...30 Hz –...

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