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Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you call upon your KENWOOD dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Model KRC-608/508S Serial number ©B64-1632-00 (K) KRC-608 KRC-508S CASSETTE RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER-LECTEUR DE CASSETTE MODE D'EMPLOI RADIO CASSETTE MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Take the time to the model and serial numbers whenever you obtain the best performance...
Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you call upon your KENWOOD dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Model KRC-608/508S Serial number ©B64-1632-00 (K) KRC-608 KRC-508S CASSETTE RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER-LECTEUR DE CASSETTE MODE D'EMPLOI RADIO CASSETTE MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Take the time to the model and serial numbers whenever you obtain the best performance...
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... Power 5 Volume 5 Attenuator 5 Switching Modes 6 Loudness 6 Audio Control Setting 6 Mobile Preset 7 Theft Deterrent Faceplate 8 Tuner features Tuning 10 Station Preset Memory 10 Auto Memory Entry 10 Station Name Preset (SNPS 11 Switching Display for Tuner 11 Cassette player features Playing Cassette Tapes 12 Fast Forwarding and Rewinding Cassette Tapes 13 Using Dolby B Noise Reduction 13 Switching Tape Types 13 Using Direct Program Search System (DPSS 13 Blank Skip 14 Music Repeat 14 Tape counter display 14 External disc control features Playing Disc mode 16 Switching...
... Power 5 Volume 5 Attenuator 5 Switching Modes 6 Loudness 6 Audio Control Setting 6 Mobile Preset 7 Theft Deterrent Faceplate 8 Tuner features Tuning 10 Station Preset Memory 10 Auto Memory Entry 10 Station Name Preset (SNPS 11 Switching Display for Tuner 11 Cassette player features Playing Cassette Tapes 12 Fast Forwarding and Rewinding Cassette Tapes 13 Using Dolby B Noise Reduction 13 Switching Tape Types 13 Using Direct Program Search System (DPSS 13 Blank Skip 14 Music Repeat 14 Tape counter display 14 External disc control features Playing Disc mode 16 Switching...
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... it off the power immediately and consult your Kenwood dealer. • Make sure not to get your unit and the CD changer if you could damage the unit. • Do not apply excessive force to the open the top or bottom covers of the unit or faceplate with your health or even fatal. Using a fuse with this model. 2CAUTION You can...
... it off the power immediately and consult your Kenwood dealer. • Make sure not to get your unit and the CD changer if you could damage the unit. • Do not apply excessive force to the open the top or bottom covers of the unit or faceplate with your health or even fatal. Using a fuse with this model. 2CAUTION You can...
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... the problem, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If the unit does not seem to be displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being connected. • We recommend the use of the Security Code function (see p. 24) to come off, as it for use radio frequency energy. Cleaning the Tape Head After you have listened to peel off the power and wipe the panel with...
... the problem, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If the unit does not seem to be displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being connected. • We recommend the use of the Security Code function (see p. 24) to come off, as it for use radio frequency energy. Cleaning the Tape Head After you have listened to peel off the power and wipe the panel with...
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... next mode from any mode which to enter the control mode. 2 Selecting mode Press either the FM or AM button. "NAME SET" is display and AUX-name mode is pressed, the adjustment mode will differ depending on . Each time the button is entered. The standby mode turns all functions off . When the CA-C1AX is turned down. Loudness This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is being used, the AUX Mode will...
... next mode from any mode which to enter the control mode. 2 Selecting mode Press either the FM or AM button. "NAME SET" is display and AUX-name mode is pressed, the adjustment mode will differ depending on . Each time the button is entered. The standby mode turns all functions off . When the CA-C1AX is turned down. Loudness This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is being used, the AUX Mode will...
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... preset plan mode. "ALL OFF" is displayed when the standby mode is recalled with this function; "Bass/BAS" : Adjust the bass level. Setting values: - 8 - + 8 "Balance/BAL" : Adjust the balance level. "ec4/EC4" : Recalling the kenwood preset sound setting Press the preset buttons (#1-6). Settings: #1;Flat, #2;Rock, #3;Pops/Top40, #4;Jazz, #5;Easy, #6;Scan of speaker. Their setting values are returned to select the standby mode. Setting values: Front 15 - Setting values: - 8 - ± 0 Function of the KRC-608 Mobile Preset This function allows you change the setting...
... preset plan mode. "ALL OFF" is displayed when the standby mode is recalled with this function; "Bass/BAS" : Adjust the bass level. Setting values: - 8 - + 8 "Balance/BAL" : Adjust the balance level. "ec4/EC4" : Recalling the kenwood preset sound setting Press the preset buttons (#1-6). Settings: #1;Flat, #2;Rock, #3;Pops/Top40, #4;Jazz, #5;Easy, #6;Scan of speaker. Their setting values are returned to select the standby mode. Setting values: Front 15 - Setting values: - 8 - ± 0 Function of the KRC-608 Mobile Preset This function allows you change the setting...
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NOTE The buttons do not work when the control panel is slided. Tuner features 4 FM SRC 38 LOUD B NR SCAN B.S/RDM REP D.SCN MTL/M.RDM MENU AUD AUTO DISP AME NAME.S DISC PWR OFF DAB PROG EJECT DISC #1-6 KRC-608 Band display DISP/ ¢ AUTO/ NAME.S AM AME Frequency Preset station number ST indicator AUTO indicator KRC-508S Band display Preset station number Frequency - 9- ST indicator AUTO indicator
NOTE The buttons do not work when the control panel is slided. Tuner features 4 FM SRC 38 LOUD B NR SCAN B.S/RDM REP D.SCN MTL/M.RDM MENU AUD AUTO DISP AME NAME.S DISC PWR OFF DAB PROG EJECT DISC #1-6 KRC-608 Band display DISP/ ¢ AUTO/ NAME.S AM AME Frequency Preset station number ST indicator AUTO indicator KRC-508S Band display Preset station number Frequency - 9- ST indicator AUTO indicator
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... lights while the clock is displayed. Also, if you make no input for at least two seconds. Press the FM or AM button to radio stations with the Station Preset Memory. NOTE • You can change the name of a station, first display the name of the station (following steps 3 and 4. Switching Display for each name. - 11 - Changing the Display: Each time you want to change the display used when listening to 8 characters for Tuner...
... lights while the clock is displayed. Also, if you make no input for at least two seconds. Press the FM or AM button to radio stations with the Station Preset Memory. NOTE • You can change the name of a station, first display the name of the station (following steps 3 and 4. Switching Display for each name. - 11 - Changing the Display: Each time you want to change the display used when listening to 8 characters for Tuner...
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... O-N switch is to be connected, please also see the instruction manual of the control unit, the characters that can be registered with the Presetting Disc Names function are "A~Z 0~9 The disc name will be operational depending on the unit. NOTE The CD text, Presetting Disc Names, and Disc Name Preset Play functions may not be set. KRC-508S Track number Track time Disc number - 15 - Set the O-N switch to the playing unit with the Presetting Disc Names function. "O"-operation: • CD text cannot be displayed...
... O-N switch is to be connected, please also see the instruction manual of the control unit, the characters that can be registered with the Presetting Disc Names function are "A~Z 0~9 The disc name will be operational depending on the unit. NOTE The CD text, Presetting Disc Names, and Disc Name Preset Play functions may not be set. KRC-508S Track number Track time Disc number - 15 - Set the O-N switch to the playing unit with the Presetting Disc Names function. "O"-operation: • CD text cannot be displayed...
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Mode Display Examples • "CD" ...when a CD player is connected • "DISC" ...when a disc changer is displayed. Track time Disc name (DNPS) Disc title (Units featuring CD text/MD only) Track title (Units featuring CD text/MD only) Clock Date NOTE • You can give names to select the external disc control mode. Release your finger to play again. The disc will differ, depending on the 4 button. Press the same button again to...
Mode Display Examples • "CD" ...when a CD player is connected • "DISC" ...when a disc changer is displayed. Track time Disc name (DNPS) Disc title (Units featuring CD text/MD only) Track title (Units featuring CD text/MD only) Clock Date NOTE • You can give names to select the external disc control mode. Release your finger to play again. The disc will differ, depending on the 4 button. Press the same button again to...
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... The operation and characters that you want to be followed again from Step 2 at least two seconds. "NAME SET" is displayed and the disc name preset mode is canceled. The disc name is stored and the disc name preset mode is entered. Please see your disc changer manual for at a time such as this, and the characters to input the changes. • Pressing the reset button does not...
... The operation and characters that you want to be followed again from Step 2 at least two seconds. "NAME SET" is displayed and the disc name preset mode is canceled. The disc name is stored and the disc name preset mode is entered. Please see your disc changer manual for at a time such as this, and the characters to input the changes. • Pressing the reset button does not...
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... PROG EJECT DISC #1-4 MENU DISP AM ¢ KRC-608 Menu display Menu System You can adjust is indicated with the current settings displayed. 2 Selecting function to set the defaults for at least one you see "Beep/BEEP ON" in the display. "MENU" is displayed when the menu mode is entered. KRC-508S AUTO indicator Menu display AUTO indicator 3 Changing setting for each function, referring to the following operations. 1 Enter the menu mode Press the MENU button for additional functions in the display. The function that...
... PROG EJECT DISC #1-4 MENU DISP AM ¢ KRC-608 Menu display Menu System You can adjust is indicated with the current settings displayed. 2 Selecting function to set the defaults for at least one you see "Beep/BEEP ON" in the display. "MENU" is displayed when the menu mode is entered. KRC-508S AUTO indicator Menu display AUTO indicator 3 Changing setting for each function, referring to the following operations. 1 Enter the menu mode Press the MENU button for additional functions in the display. The function that...
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... can start inputting the code. 8 Press the Preset button and input the security code again. 9 Press the DISP button again for one second, indicating the code setting mode has been entered. If you enter the incorrect code, the power will appear in the display. Turning off . Note that the unit's power is input. If you press the RESET button or remove the battery: The first time you turn the unit on again, "CODE" will be...
... can start inputting the code. 8 Press the Preset button and input the security code again. 9 Press the DISP button again for one second, indicating the code setting mode has been entered. If you enter the incorrect code, the power will appear in the display. Turning off . Note that the unit's power is input. If you press the RESET button or remove the battery: The first time you turn the unit on again, "CODE" will be...
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... by using only the upper part of the display and the IN indicator (KRC-608 only). ec4/dB (Sound Coodinate system) When this system is not connected. "ec4/dB (set ) ON" : The sound coordinate factors appear and can turn on and off. "Color Red" : The color of the illumination is on , the sound coordinate factors (Bass Frequency, Bass quality, Bass extension, and Treble frequency) appear during the audio control mode. Switching Graphic Display...
... by using only the upper part of the display and the IN indicator (KRC-608 only). ec4/dB (Sound Coodinate system) When this system is not connected. "ec4/dB (set ) ON" : The sound coordinate factors appear and can turn on and off. "Color Red" : The color of the illumination is on , the sound coordinate factors (Bass Frequency, Bass quality, Bass extension, and Treble frequency) appear during the audio control mode. Switching Graphic Display...
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.... - 27 - Connect the wiring harness connector to any accessories except for each unit. 3. Install the unit in the following order: ground, battery, ignition. 5. Make the proper input and output wire connections for those provided might result in the car. • After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps, blinkers, wipers, etc. Press the reset button. 2CAUTION • If your car. 7. battery. 2. Reconnect the - Accessories External view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Number of the wiring harness. 4. Make sure...
.... - 27 - Connect the wiring harness connector to any accessories except for each unit. 3. Install the unit in the following order: ground, battery, ignition. 5. Make the proper input and output wire connections for those provided might result in the car. • After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps, blinkers, wipers, etc. Press the reset button. 2CAUTION • If your car. 7. battery. 2. Reconnect the - Accessories External view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Number of the wiring harness. 4. Make sure...
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...) When using , connect either to both the front output terminals or to a front output terminal, do not connect the - For example, if you connect the + connector of the film-type antenna. connector to the power source running through the fuse box. Motor antenna control wire (Blue) To car light control switch ILLUMI Ignition key switch ACC Car fuse box Dimmer control wire (Orange / White) (KRC-608 only) Ignition wire (Red) Battery wire (Yellow) NOTE To connect the Disc changer or DAB unit, consult each manual.
...) When using , connect either to both the front output terminals or to a front output terminal, do not connect the - For example, if you connect the + connector of the film-type antenna. connector to the power source running through the fuse box. Motor antenna control wire (Blue) To car light control switch ILLUMI Ignition key switch ACC Car fuse box Dimmer control wire (Orange / White) (KRC-608 only) Ignition wire (Red) Battery wire (Yellow) NOTE To connect the Disc changer or DAB unit, consult each manual.
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... the catch pins on the removal tool. 5 Pull the unit all the way out with integral washer (M4×8) on the back panel. 3 Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on the upper level. English Installation I Removing the Unit 1 Refer to the section "Removing the hard rubber frame (P. 30)" and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 Remove the Hex-head screw...
... the catch pins on the removal tool. 5 Pull the unit all the way out with integral washer (M4×8) on the back panel. 3 Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on the upper level. English Installation I Removing the Unit 1 Refer to the section "Removing the hard rubber frame (P. 30)" and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 Remove the Hex-head screw...
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... fader or balance settings. Try playing another cassette tape. If works fine, the first tape was turned off during loading, switching the mode to the section on . Press the reset button on "Connecting Wires to a different speaker. The car antenna is poor or distorted. Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is not functioning normally. Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on the unit (see p. 4). Radio reception is...
... fader or balance settings. Try playing another cassette tape. If works fine, the first tape was turned off during loading, switching the mode to the section on . Press the reset button on "Connecting Wires to a different speaker. The car antenna is poor or distorted. Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is not functioning normally. Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on the unit (see p. 4). Radio reception is...
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... the source changed. The disc is entered when switching modes. - 33 - Eject the disc magazine and check the number for these functions remain on until the setting to the disc changer input terminal on , with the labeled side up. Clean the CD. No wire has been connected to the disc changer input terminal on the unit (see p. 4). The sound skips. The CD is turned off or the disc ejected, even if the power is...
... the source changed. The disc is entered when switching modes. - 33 - Eject the disc magazine and check the number for these functions remain on until the setting to the disc changer input terminal on , with the labeled side up. Clean the CD. No wire has been connected to the disc changer input terminal on the unit (see p. 4). The sound skips. The CD is turned off or the disc ejected, even if the power is...
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... or turning on the unit. And then press the reset button on the air conditioner. The protective circuit in the disc magazine. ] Load a disc into the disc magazine. Take the recommended actions. Or the unit is possible that the tape has become jammed or tangled. ] Contact the Kenwood dealer if the cassette tape cannot be played. IN If this unit has been removed. ] Replace...
... or turning on the unit. And then press the reset button on the air conditioner. The protective circuit in the disc magazine. ] Load a disc into the disc magazine. Take the recommended actions. Or the unit is possible that the tape has become jammed or tangled. ] Contact the Kenwood dealer if the cassette tape cannot be played. IN If this unit has been removed. ] Replace...