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KRC-PS978R
KRC-878R
KRC-778R
KRC-778RV
B64-1612-00 (EN)
CASSETTE RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL


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English
Contents
Before use
Safety precautions .......................................................................................3
General features
Power...........................................................................................................6
Switching Modes .........................................................................................6
Volume .........................................................................................................7
Attenuator ....................................................................................................7
Loudness .....................................................................................................7
Forced Closing .............................................................................................8
Faceplate Angle Adjustment........................................................................8
Switching Display (KRC-778R/RV only)........................................................9
Switching Display (KRC-PS978R/878R only)................................................9
Non-Fading Output.......................................................................................9
TEL Mute ...................................................................................................10
Removing the Faceplate ............................................................................10
Audio Control Setting.................................................................................10
Mobile Preset.............................................................................................14
Tuner features
Tuning ........................................................................................................15
Station Preset Memory..............................................................................15
Kenwood intelligent Twin IF (K2I) ..............................................................15
Switching Display for Tuner.......................................................................16
RDS features
RDS (Radio Data System) ..........................................................................17
Enhanced Other Network ..........................................................................17
Alarm..........................................................................................................17
Presetting Volume for Traffic Information/News .......................................17
Radio Text Scroll ........................................................................................18
Programme Type (PTY) Function ...............................................................18
Traffic Information Function.......................................................................18
Cassette player features
Playing Cassette Tapes..............................................................................20
Fast Forwarding and Rewinding Cassette Tapes ......................................21
Using Dolby B/C Noise Reduction .............................................................21
Switching Tape Types................................................................................21
Tape counter display ..................................................................................21
Using DPSS (Direct Programme Search System)......................................22
Blank Skip ..................................................................................................22
Music Repeat.............................................................................................22
External disc control features
Playing Disc mode .....................................................................................24
Switching Display for Discs .......................................................................24
Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play .................................................24
Track Search ..............................................................................................25
Disc Search ................................................................................................25
Track / Disc Repeat....................................................................................25
Track Scan..................................................................................................26
Disc Scan ...................................................................................................26
Random Play ..............................................................................................26
Magazine Random Play .............................................................................26
Text / Title Scroll ........................................................................................27
Presetting Disc Names (DNPS) ................................................................28
Menu setting
Menu System ............................................................................................29
Calendar Adjusting ....................................................................................30
Calendar Mode .........................................................................................30
Memo Mode ..............................................................................................30
Automatic Time Adjustment ....................................................................31
Touch Sensor Tone ....................................................................................31
Manual Time Adjustment ..........................................................................31
Mask Key ...................................................................................................32
Selectable Illumination ...............................................................................32
Contrast Adjustment..................................................................................32
Dimmer ......................................................................................................33
Switching Graphic Display .........................................................................33
Black Mask.................................................................................................33
Time setting for removing the faceplate ...................................................33
Switching preout........................................................................................33
KEX/ec4/dB (Sound Cooydinate system) ...................................................33
External Amp Control.................................................................................33
Dual Zone System .....................................................................................34
Manual Open Button Setting .....................................................................34
News Bulletin Function with PTY News Timeout Setting.........................34
Local Seek Function...................................................................................35
Selecting Tuning Mode ..............................................................................35
Auto Memory Entry ...................................................................................35
AF (Alternative Frequency) Function..........................................................36
Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function)...................................36
Auto TP Seek Function ..............................................................................36
Monaural Reception...................................................................................36
Text Scroll ..................................................................................................36
Basic operations of setting remote control..................37
Installation
Accessories................................................................................................39
Installation Procedure ................................................................................39
Connecting Cables to Terminals ................................................................40
Installation .................................................................................................41
Removing the Unit .....................................................................................42
Locking the faceplate to the unit ...............................................................43
Attaching Steering Remote Control ..........................................................43
Troubleshooting guide ..................................................44
Specifications ...............................................................47


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To prevent injury and/or fire, take the
following precautions:
· Insert the unit all the way until it is fully
locked in place. Otherwise it may fly out of
place during collisions and other jolts.
· When extending the ignition, battery or
ground cables, make sure to use automotive-
grade cables or other cables with an area of
0.75mm2 (AWG18) or more to prevent cable
deterioration and damage to the cable
coating.
· To prevent short circuits, never put or leave
any metallic objects (e.g., coins or metal
tools) inside the unit.
· If the unit starts to emit 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 and the unit.
· Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to
strong shock.
The unit may break or crack because it
contains glass parts.
· Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the
LCD is damaged or broken due to shock. The
liquid crystal fluid may be dangerous to your
health or even fatal.
If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD
contacts your body or clothing, wash it off
with soap immediately.
2WARNING
To prevent damage to the machine,
take the following precautions:
· Make sure to ground the unit to a negative
12V DC power supply.
· Do not open the top or bottom covers of the
unit.
· Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to
direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity.
Also avoid places with too much dust or the
possibility of water splashing.
· Do not subject the faceplate to excessive
shock, as it is a piece of precision
equipment.
· When replacing a fuse, only use a new one
with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with
the wrong rating may cause your unit to
malfunction.
· To prevent short circuits when replacing a
fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.
· Do not place any object between the
faceplate and the unit.
· During installation, do not use any screws
except for the ones provided. The use of
improper screws might result in damage to
the main unit.
· Do not apply excessive force to the moving
faceplate. Doing so will cause damage or
malfunction.
· Do not apply excessive force to the open
faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will
cause damage or breakdown.
2CAUTION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You cannot connect the unit directly to the
following CD automatic changers. For users
who want to use older changers with the
unit, follow the directions below according to
the type of changer you own:
· KDC-C200 / KDC-C300 / KDC-C400
Use the extension cable and the control box
attached to the CD changer, and the optional
CA-DS100 converter cable.
· KDC-C301 / KDC-C600 / KDC-C800 / KDC-
C601 / KDC-C401
Use the extension cable attached to the CD
changer, and the optional CA-DS100
converter cable.
· KDC-C100 / KDC-C302 / C205 / C705 /
non-Kenwood CD changers
Cannot be used with this model.
You can damage both your unit and
the CD changer if you connect them
incorrectly.
2CAUTION
Safety precautions


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English
· If you experience problems during
installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
· If the unit fails to operate properly, press the
RESET button. When the faceplate controls
are not visible, press the left part at the
upper side of the faceplate (as illustrated on
p.8) for as many times as you have preset to
make the faceplate controls appear. The unit
returns to factory settings when the RESET
button is pressed. After you press the reset
button, the Mask Key will be needed to
restart the unit. If the unit still fails to operate
properly after the RESET button has been
pressed, contact your local KENWOOD
dealer for assistance.
· Press the reset button if the CD auto
changer is first controlled and operates
incorrectly. The original operating condition
will return.
· Characters in the LCD may become difficult
to read in temperatures below 41 °F (5 °C).
NOTE
FM
AM
SRC
CLK
AUD
DISP
NAME.S
TI
VOL ADJ
MTL / M.RDM
D.SCN
REP
B.S / RDM
SCAN
ATT
LOUD
NF
DISC
DISC
DAB
OFF
EJECT
MENU
PROG / PTY
BC NR
Reset button
· The illustrations of the display and the panel
appearing in this manual are examples used
to explain more clearly how the controls are
used. Therefore, what appears on the display
in the illustrations may differ from what
appears on the display on the actual
equipment, and some of the illustrations on
the display may represent something
impossible in actual operation.
· The functions that can be used and the
information that can be displayed will differ
depending on the external disc players being
connected.
Safety precautions
Mask key
If you have transmitted the Mask Key's
signal once to the unit in advance, you will
have to transmit it once again if the unit has
been removed from the battery. This
function helps prevent theft.
When using the unit for the first time:
In order to deactivate the demonstration
mode, be sure to press the transmit button
to transmit the Mask Key's signal.
If this procedure is not carried out, the
control panel of the unit will re-open in two
seconds even with your vehicle's ignition
turned off.
Do not loose the "Mask Key".
If power is disconnected from the unit,
correct operation can only be restored by the
"Mask Key's" signal.
The "Mask Key" will also be required for
service repair.
If you send products in for repair that include
a mask key, make sure to present the unit
together with the mask key.
NOTE
2CAUTION
Dolby noise reduction manufactured under
license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
"DOLBY" and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.


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Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get
dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.
Cleaning the Unit
If the front panel gets dirty, turn off the
power and wipe the panel with a dry silicon
cloth or soft cloth.
Do not wipe the panel with a stiff cloth or a
cloth dampened by volatile solvents such as
paint thinner and alcohol. They can scratch
the surface of the panel and/or cause the
indicator letters to peel off.
Cleaning the Tape Head
After you have used the tape player many
times over a long period, magnetic powder
from the tapes and dust accumulates on the
tape head, causing noise and a deterioration
in sound quality. Clean the tape head using a
cleaning tape or cleaning kit designed for use
in car audio systems.
2CAUTION
Handling Cassette Tapes
· Do not play a cassette whose tape has gone
slack. In such a case, wind it tight using a
pencil or the like in one of the spools.
Playing slack cassette 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, as it can
cause the unit to malfunction.
· Do not leave tapes in hot places, such as
above the fascia panel (dashboard) and other
spots exposed to direct sunlight, or near
heater outlets. They can deform the
cassette.
· Avoid using extremely long cassette tapes,
such as 100-minute-long tapes. Such tapes
are very thin, and can tangle easily around
the pinch rollers or other parts inside the
unit, causing unit failure.
· Remove a cassette tape from the unit when
not listening to it for a whilst. If you leave a
tape in the unit too long, it may stick to the
tape head and cause unit malfunction.