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- Page 1 KRC-597 CASSETTE RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-2715-00/00 (EW/E2W/EN/E2N)
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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 Auxiliary Input Display Setting Switching Display Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute Tuner features ...10 Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning RDS features ...11 Traffic Information... -
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 PTY/PROG MENU B NR SCAN B.S/RDM 4/¢ Power Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. MTL/M.RDM DISP7NAME.S Selecting the Source DISP Press the [SRC] button. Source required Tuner Tape... -
Page 6: Volume
General features Volume Increasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise. Decreasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise. 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 [Q] button. -
Page 7: Speaker Setting
Speaker Setting Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type. Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "ALL OFF" display. Enter Speaker Setting mode Press the [Q] button. Select the Speaker type Press the [4] or [¢] button. Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown below. -
Page 8: Switching Display
General features Switching Display Switching the information displayed. Press the [DISP] button. Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown below. In Tuner source Information Display Program Service name or Frequency Radio text, "R-TEXT" Program Service name or Frequency Clock Displaying the frequency during Program Service name reception... -
Page 9: Tel Mute
Reattaching the Faceplate Align the shaft on the unit with the depression on the faceplate. Push the faceplate in until it clicks. The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit. TEL Mute The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in. When a call comes in "CALL"... -
Page 10: Tuner Features
Tuner features MENU PTY/PROG MENU B NR SCAN B.S/RDM 4/¢ 1 – 6 ST indicator Band display Frequency display Tuning Selecting the station. Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. Select the band MTL/M.RDM DISP7NAME.S Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. -
Page 11: Auto Memory Entry
Auto Memory Entry Putting a station with good reception in the memory automatically. Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. Select the Auto Memory Entry mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. -
Page 12: Traffic Information
RDS features 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. When it's ON, "TI"... -
Page 13: Pty (Program Type
Social Affairs "SOCIAL" Religion "RELIGION" Phone In "PHONE IN" Travel "TRAVEL" Leisure "LEISURE" Jazz Music "JAZZ" Country Music "COUNTRY" National Music "NATION M" Oldies Music "OLDIES" Folk Music "FOLK M" Documentary "DOCUMENT" • Speech and Music include the Program type shown below. —... -
Page 14: Changing Language For Pty Function
RDS features Changing Language for PTY Function Selecting the Program Type display language. Enter PTY mode Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 12). Enter Changing Language mode Press the [DISP] button. Select the language Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is pressed the language switches as shown below. -
Page 15: Playing Cassette Tapes
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 16: Selecting The Tape Type
Cassette player features Selecting the Tape type Press the [MTL] button. Each time the button is pressed the Tape type switches as shown below. Tape type (Type II), FeCr (Type III), Metal (Type IV) Normal (Type I) DPSS (Direct Program Search System) Indicating the songs to skip, and Fast Forwarding or Rewinding. -
Page 17: External Disc Control Features
External disc control features PTY/PROG MENU B NR SCAN B.S/RDM 4/¢ DISC+/ DISC–/ SCAN RDM REP Playing External Disc Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to this unit. Press the [SRC] button. Select the display for the disc player you want. Display examples: MTL/M.RDM DISP7NAME.S Display... -
Page 18: Track Search
External disc control features Track Search Selecting the song you want to hear. Press the [4] or [¢] button. Disc Search (Function of disc changer) Selecting the disc you want to hear. Press the [DISC–] or [DISC+] button. Track/Disc Repeat Replaying the track/disc you're listening to. -
Page 19: Disc Naming (Dnps
Disc Naming (DNPS) Attaching a title to a CD. Play the disc you want to attach a name to • A title can't be attached to a MD. • Refer to the <Switching Display> (page 8) and select the "DNPS" display. -
Page 20: Menu System
Menu system MENU PTY/PROG MENU B NR SCAN B.S/RDM 4/¢ NEWS indicator RDS indicator Menu display 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 21: Security Code
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" in this package. Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "ALL OFF" display. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. -
Page 22: Manual Clock Adjustment
Menu system Manual Clock Adjustment This adjustment can be done when the <Synchronize Clock> (page 22) is set as OFF. Select Clock Adjustment mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "CLK ADJ" display. Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second. The clock display blinks. -
Page 23: News Bulletin With Timeout Setting
Display and Setting "CONT 0" "CONT 7" (Original setting) News Bulletin with Timeout Setting It switches automatically when a news bulletin starts even if the radio isn't being listened to. Also, the time interval when interrupt is prohibited can be set. Display and Setting "NEWS OFF"... -
Page 24: Af (Alternative Frequency)
Menu system 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. When the AF function is ON, the "RDS"... -
Page 25: Function
Power OFF Timer Setting the timer to turn this unit's power OFF automatically when Standby mode continues. Using this setting can save the vehicle's battery power. Display Setting "OFF – – –" Power OFF Timer function is OFF. "OFF 20M" Turns the power OFF after 20 (Original setting) minutes. -
Page 26: Accessories
9. Press the reset button. 2CAUTION • If your car is not prepared for this special connection-system, ... Number of items consult your Kenwood dealer. • Only use antenna conversion adapters (ISO-JASO) when the antenna cord has an ISO plug..1 •... -
Page 27: Connecting Wires To Terminals
Front Left (–) White/Black B–6 Rear Left (+) B–7 Green Rear Left (–) B–8 Green/Black KENWOOD disc changer input To connect the Disc changer, consult your Disc changer manual. To Steering remote REMO.CONT (Optional accessory) Fuse (10A) Battery wire (Yellow) - Page 28 Connecting Wires to Terminals 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. If the ISO connector pins are set as described in 2 or 3, make the connection as illustrated.
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Page 29: Installation
Installation ■ Installation Firewall or metal support Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) Metal mounting Self-tapping strap screw (commercially (commercially available) available) Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (eg, the sound may skip). ■... - Page 30 Installation ■ 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. Accessory2 Removal tool When the upper level is removed, remove the lower two locations.
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Page 31: 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 ✔... - Page 32 Troubleshooting Guide 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.
- Page 33 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 CD in the unit. ➪ Insert the CD. NO DISC: No disc has been loaded in the disc ➪...
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Page 34: Specifications
Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Frequency range (50 kHz space) ...87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) ...0.7 µV /75 Ω Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) ...1.6 µV /75 Ω Frequency response (±3.0 dB) ...30 Hz – 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) ...65 dB Selectivity (DIN) (±400 kHz)...