KRC-591 - Car stereo KENWOOD - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL KRC-591 KENWOOD

KRC-691/691V/591 Cover (EW)

9:15 AM Page 3 Safety precautions 2WARNING 2CAUTION To prevent injury and/or fire, take the following precautions: To prevent damage to the machine, 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 wires, make sure to use automotivegrade wires or other wires with a 0.75mm2 (AWG18) or more to prevent wire deterioration and damage to the wire 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.

• 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 set the removed faceplate or the faceplate case in areas exposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.
• To prevent deterioration, do not touch the terminals of the unit or faceplate with your fingers.
• 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. —3— IMPORTANT INFORMATION About the disc changer/CD player to be connected: To connect a disc changer having the "O-N" switch to this unit, set the "O-N" switch to "N". To connect a disc changer having no "O-N" switch to this unit, the converter cord CADS100 and/or switching adapter KCA-S210A are required as options. A disc changer doesn't work when it is connected without using these options. If a model with no "O-N" switch is connected, some unavailable functions and information that cannot be displayed are generated. Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302, C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers can be connected. You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectly. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. KRC-691_U.S_r3

9:15 AM Page 4 English Safety precautions About RDS 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.
• Press the reset button if the Disc auto changer fails to operate correctly. Normal operation should be restored. OFF DAB B NR SCAN

Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals RDS (Radio Data System) If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth. When listening to an RDS station, the program service name of the station is displayed, advising you quickly which station is being received. RDS (Radio Data System) stations also transmit frequency data for the same station. When you are making long trips, this function automatically alternative switches to the particular frequency with the best reception for the particular network of stations that you want to listen to. The data is automatically stored, allowing you to switch quickly to another RDS stations, broadcasting the same program, that has better reception. These include stations stored in the station preset memory that you often listen to. Cleaning the Unit If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth. If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe neutral detergent off. Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch the surface or erases characters.

LOUD Enhanced Other Network Reset button

• Characters in the LCD may become difficult to read in temperatures below 41 ˚F (5 ˚C).
• 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.
• We strongly recommend the use of the Code Security function (see p.20) to prevent theft. About Cassette tape Cleaning the tape head When there’s noise or the sound quality is bad during tape play the tape head maybe dirty, clean the tape head. About Cassette tape
• If the tape is slack tighten it.
• If the cassette tape label is peeling off glue it on again.
• Don’t use deformed cassette tape.
• Don’t place cassette tape on the dashboard etc. where the temperature is high.
• Don’t use cassette tape that’s 100 minutes long or longer. —4— Stations that offer <Enhanced Other Network> also transmit information about other RDS stations that have traffic information. When you are tuned to a station that is not transmitting traffic information, but another RDS station starts transmitting a traffic bulletin, the tuner automatically switches to the other station for the duration of the bulletin. Alarm When an emergency transmission (announcing disasters, etc.) is sent, all current functions are interrupted to allow the warning to be received. KRC-691_U.S_r3

9:15 AM Page 5 General features

SRC/ PWR OFF Release button

Power Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. OFF When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 20) is displayed as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF". DAB SCAN B NR

Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. LOUD d 4 ATT/ LOUD

AUD AM ¢ DISP Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button. Source required Tuner Tape External disc Auxiliary input Standby (Illumination only mode) KRC-691 SYSTEM Q indicator ATT indicator Speaker Setting indicator

• For Auxiliary input one of the below optional accessories is necessary. - KCA-S210A - CA-C1AX - CD changer with an Auxiliary input function installed.
• This unit automatically turns full power OFF after 20 minutes lapses in Standby mode in order to save the vehicles battery. The time until full power OFF can be set in <Power OFF Timer> (page 24). Clock indicator

• Each setting value is changed with the <Speaker setting> (page 7). First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting. Turning the volume down quickly. Press the [ATT] button. Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator turns ON or OFF. When it’s ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks. Audio Control Loudness Compensating for low and high tones during low volume. Press the [LOUD] button for at least 1 second. Each time the button is pressed for at least 1 second the Loudness turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "LOUD ON" is displayed.

Select the source for adjustment Press the [SRC] button.

Enter Audio Control mode Press the [AUD] button for at least 1 second.

Select the Audio item for adjustment Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted switch as shown below.

Adjust the Audio item Press the [4] or [¢] button. Adjustment Item Display Bass level "Bas"/"BAS" Middle level "Mid"/"MID" Treble level "Tre"/"TRE" Balance "Bal"/"BAL" Fader "Fad"/"FAD" System Q You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of the music.

Select the source to set Press the [SRC] button.

Select the Sound type Press the [Q] button. Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches. —6— Range –8 — +8 –8 — +8 –8 — +8 Left 15 — Right 15 Rear 15 — Front 15 KRC-691_U.S_r3

Volume offset 9:15 AM Page 7 "V-OFF" –8 — ±0 Volume offset: Each source's volume can be set as a difference from the basic volume.

Press the [DISP] button. Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown below. Exit Audio Control mode Press the [AUD] button. 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.

Select the Speaker type Press the [4] or [¢] button. Each time the button is pressed the below. Speaker type OFF For 5 & 4 in. speaker For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker For the OEM speaker

Switching Display Switching the information displayed. Exit Speaker Setting mode Press the [Q] button. In Tuner source Information Program Service name or Frequency Radio text Clock Display "R-TEXT" Displaying the frequency during Program Service name reception Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second. The frequency for the RDS station will be displayed for 5 seconds instead of the Program Service name. setting switches as shown Display "SP OFF" "SP 5/4" "SP 6*9/6" "SP OEM" In Tape source Information Play side Tape running Clock In External disc source Information Track number (KRC-691) Track number & Track Time (KRC-591V/591) Disc name Disc title Track title Track number & Track Time (KRC-691) Clock —7— Display "DNPS" "D-TITLE" "T-TITLE" KRC-691_U.S_r3

9:15 AM Page 8 English General features Drop open the faceplate. Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selecting the display when this device is switched to Auxiliary input source.

Select Auxiliary input source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "AUX" display.

Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the [DISP] button for at least 2 seconds. The presently selected AUX Name is blinks.

Select the Auxiliary input display Press the [4] or [¢] button. Each time the button is pressed it switches through the below displays.

• "DVD" Drawing the faceplate to left side pull it to the front and remove it.

• The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the faceplate in its special storage case while detached.
• Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing. 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. Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the [DISP] button.

• When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time is selected, and Auxiliary input display setting mode closes.
• This function doesn't work when CA-C1AX is used. Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Removing the Faceplate

TEL Mute The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in. When a call comes in "CALL" is displayed. The audio system pauses. Press the Release button. —8— KRC-691_U.S_r3

9:15 AM Page 9 Tuner features Listening to the audio during a call Press the [SRC] button. The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON. SRC FM MENU OFF When the call ends Hang up the phone. The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON. DAB B NR SCAN

9:15 AM Page 10 English Tuner features 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.

Tune up or down band Press the [4] or [¢] button. 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.

Open Auto Memory Entry Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 2 seconds. When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory Auto Memory Entry closes. During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON.

• When the <AF Function> (page 23) is ON, only RDS stations are put in the memory.
• When Auto Memory Entry is done in the FM2 band, the RDS stations preset in the FM1 band aren't put in the memory. Likewise, when it is done in the FM3 band, RDS stations preset in FM1 or FM2 aren't put in the 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 [#1] — [#6] button for at least 2 seconds. The preset number display blinks 1 time. On each band, 1 station can be put in the memory on each [#1] — [#6] button. Preset Tuning Calling up the stations in the memory.

Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Call up the station Press the [#1] — [#6] button. Auto Memory Entry Putting a station with good reception in the memory — 10 — KRC-691_U.S_r3

9:15 AM Page 11 RDS features Traffic Information

PTY 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" indicator is ON. When a traffic information station isn't being received the "TI" indicator blinks. When a traffic bulletin starts, "Traffic"/"TRAFFIC" is displayed it and it switches to traffic information. OFF DAB B NR SCAN

• During reception of a AM station when the Traffic Information function is turned ON, it switches to a FM station.
• During reception of traffic information the adjusted volume is automatically remembered, and the next time it switches to traffic information it's automatically the remembered volume. KRC-691 PTY indicator RDS indicator TI indicator Receiving other traffic information stations Press the [4] or [¢] button. Traffic information station switching can be done when listening to the radio. Radio Text Scroll Scrolling the displayed radio text.

Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second. RDS indicator PTY indicator TI indicator — 11 — KRC-691_U.S_r3

9:15 AM Page 12 English RDS features

PTY (Program Type) Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station.

Enter PTY mode 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. No. Program Type Display KRC-691 KRC-591V / KRC-591 Speech "Speech" "SPEECH" Music "Music" "MUSIC" News "News" "NEWS" Current Affairs "Affairs" "AFFAIRS" Information "Info" "INFO" Sport "Sport" "SPORT" Education "Educate" "EDUCATE" Drama "Drama" "DRAMA" Culture "Culture" "CULTURE"

"Classics" "CLASSICS"

"Weather" "WEATHER" Finance Children's programs Social Affairs Religion Phone In Travel Leisure Jazz Music Country Music National Music Oldies Music Folk Music Documentary "Finance" "Children" "Social" "Religion" "Phone In" "Travel" "Leisure" "Jazz" "Country" "Nation M" "Oldies" "Folk M" "Document" "FINANCE" "CHILDREN" "SOCIAL" "RELIGION" "PHONE IN" "TRAVEL" "LEISURE" "JAZZ" "COUNTRY" "NATION M" "OLDIES" "FOLK M" "DOCUMENT"

• Speech and Music include the Program type shown below. Speech: No.3 — 11, 18 — 25, 31 Music: No.12 — 17, 26 — 30
• The Program Type can be put in the [#1] — [#6] button memory and called up quickly. Refer to the <Program Type preset> (page 13).
• The display language can be changed. Refer to <Changing Language for PTY Function> (page 13).

Search for the selected Program Type station Press the [4] or [¢] button. When you want to search for other stations press the [4] or [¢] button again. When the selected Program Type isn't found, "No PTY"/"NO PTY" is displayed. Select another Program Type.

9:15 AM Page 13 German Program Type preset

Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory and calling it up quickly. Presetting the Program Type

Preset the Program Type Press the [#1] — [#6] button for at least 2 seconds. Calling up the preset Program Type

Call up the Program Type Press the [#1] — [#6] button. Changing Language for PTY Function Selecting the Program Type display language.

Select the language Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is pressed the language switches as shown below. Language Display English "English"/"ENGLISH" French "French"/"FRENCH" Swedish "Swedish"/"SWEDISH" — 13 — "German"/"GERMAN" Exit Changing Language mode Press the [DISP] button. KRC-691_U.S_r3

9:15 AM Page 14 English Cassette player features SRC FM Release button PROG Playing Cassette Tapes When there's no Cassette Tape inserted OFF DAB B NR SCAN

Insert a Cassette Tape. Press the faceplate on the right 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. If this happens, pay attention to safety and move the shift lever or take an appropriate action, then operate the unit.
• Do not use the unit with the faceplate in the open condition. If it's used in the open position dust can enter the inside part and cause damage. MTL KRC-691 Play side IN indicator When there's a Cassette Tape inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON. When there's a Cassette Tape inserted Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TAPE" display. When you want to listen to the reverse side Press the [PROG] button. Eject the Cassette Tape

9:15 AM Page 15 Tape type CrO2 (Type II), FeCr (Type III), Metal (Type IV) Normal (Type I) Display "MTL ON" "MTL OFF" Tape Advance Skipping to the next song or the start of the current song.

Press the faceplate on the right side, and return it to its former position. Fast Forwarding and Rewinding Fast Forwarding Press the [FM] button. When it's stopped press the [PROG] button. Rewinding Press the [AM] button. When it's stopped press the [PROG] button. Skipping to the next song Press the [¢] button. Skips to the start of the current song Press the [4] button. Blank Skip Fast forwarding automatically when an unrecorded portion continues for at least 10 seconds. Press the [B.S] button. Each time the button is pressed the Blank Skip turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "BS ON" is displayed. Dolby B NR Press the [B NR] button. Each time the button is pressed the Dolby B NR turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "B-NR" is displayed. Music Repeat Repeating the present song. Press the [REP] button. Each time the button is pressed the Music Repeat turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "REP ON" is displayed. Selecting the Tape type Press the [MTL] button. Each time the button is pressed the Tape type switches as shown below. — 15 — KRC-691_U.S_r3

9:15 AM Page 16 English External disc control features Playing External Disc SRC FM

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: Display Disc player "CD" CD player "DISC-CH" CD changer/ MD changer OFF DAB B NR SCAN

NAME Pause and play Press the [38] button. Each time the button is pressed it pauses and plays.

• Disc #10 is displayed as "0".
• The functions that can be used and the information that can be displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being connected. KRC-691 Track number Track time Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc number Reversing Hold down on the [4] button. Release your finger to play the disc at that point.

Track number Fast Forwarding Hold down on the [¢] button. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Track time Disc number — 16 — KRC-691_U.S_r3

9:15 AM Page 17 Press the [SCAN] button. Track Search Selecting the song you want to hear. Press the [4] or [¢] button. Random Play Playing all the songs on the disc in random order. Press the [RDM] button. Each time the button is pressed Random Play turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "RDM ON" is displayed. Album Search (Function of disc changer) Selecting the disc you want to hear. Press the [AM] or [FM] button. When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts. Track/Album Repeat Replaying the track/disc you're listening to. Press the [REP] button. Each time the button is pressed the Repeat shown below. Repeat play Track Repeat Album Repeat (Function of disc changer) OFF Play switches as Display "T-REP ON" "D-REP ON" "REP OFF" Magazine Random Play (Function of disc changer) Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random order. Press the [M.RDM] button. Each time the button is pressed the Magazine Random Play turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "MRDM ON" is displayed. Track Scan When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts. Playing the first part of each song on the disc you are listening to and searching for the song you want to listen to.

Start Track Scan Press the [SCAN] button. "Scan ON"/"SCAN ON" is displayed.

Release it when the song you want to listen to is played — 17 — KRC-691_U.S_r3

9:15 AM Page 18 English External disc control features Disc Naming (DNPS) Text/Title Scroll Scrolling the displayed CD text or MD title. Attaching a title to a CD.

Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second. Play the disc you want to attach a name to

• A title can't be attached to a MD.
• Disc Naming can't be done during CD text or clock display.

Enter name set mode Press the [NAME] button for at least 2 seconds. "NAME SET" is displayed.

Move the cursor to the enter character position Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Select the character type (KRC-691 only) Press the [38] button. Each time the button is pressed the character typed switches as shown below. Character type Alphabet upper case Alphabet lower case Numbers and symbols Special characters (Accent characters)

Select the characters Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Repeat steps 3 through 5 and enter the name. Exit name set mode Press the [NAME] button.

• When operation stops for 10 seconds the name at that time is registered, and Name Set mode closes.
• Media that you can attach names to - External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the CD changer/ player. Refer to the CD changer/ player manual.
• The name of a CD can be changed by the same operation you used to name it. — 18 — KRC-691_U.S_r3

9:15 AM Page 19 Menu system Menu System SRC FM MENU 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. OFF DAB B NR SCAN

Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed.

Select the menu item Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Example: When you want to set the beep sound select the "Beep"/"BEEP" display.

Set the menu item Press the [4] or [¢] button. Example: When "Beep"/"BEEP" is selected, each time the button is pressed it switches "Beep ON"/"BEEP ON" or "Beep OFF"/"BEEP OFF". Select 1 of them as the setting. You can continue by returning to step 2 and setting other items.

KRC-691 NEWS indicator RDS indicator When other items that are applicable to the basic operation method above are displayed afterwards their setting content chart is entered. (Normally the uppermost setting in the chart is the original setting.) Also, the explanation for items that aren't applicable (<Manual Clock Adjustment>etc.) are entered step by step. Menu display

9:15 AM Page 20 English Menu system Security Code 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. battery power source

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. When "MENU" is displayed, "Security"/ "SECURITY" is displayed.

Enter Security Code mode Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second. When "ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is displayed.

Select the Security Code numbers Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Repeat steps 4 and 5, and complete the Security Code.

Do the step 4 through 7 step operation, and reenter the security code. "APPROVED" is displayed. The Security Code function activates. Do the step 4 through 7 step operation, and reenter the security code. "APPROVED" is displayed. The unit can be used. If an incorrect code is input, "WAITING" is displayed, and the input prohibited time shown below is generated. After the input prohibited time lapses, "CODE" is displayed, and input can be done. Number of times the incorrect code was input

Input prohibited time 5 minutes 1 hour 24 hours Touch Sensor Tone Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF. Display "Beep ON"/"BEEP ON" "Beep OFF"/"BEEP OFF" Confirm the Security Code Press the [¢] button for at least 3 seconds. When "RE-ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is displayed. If you enter a Code different from your Security Code, you have to start over from step 4. Turn the power ON. Setting Beep is heard. Beep canceled. Manual Clock Adjustment This adjustment can be done when the <Synchronize Clock> (page

Press the Reset button and when it's removed from the — 20 — Select Clock Adjustment mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "CLK ADJ" display. KRC-691_U.S_r3

9:15 AM Page 21 Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second. The clock display blinks. Selectable Illumination Selecting the button illumination color as green or red. Display "KEY GRN" "KEY RED" Adjust the hours Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Adjust the minutes Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Exit Clock adjustment mode Press the [MENU] button. Setting The illumination color is green. The illumination color is red. Function of the KRC-591V/KRC-591 Switching Graphic Display Setting the graphic part display ON/OFF. Display "GRPH ON" "GRPH OFF" Synchronize Clock Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this unit's clock. Display "SYNC ON" "SYNC OFF" Setting Synchronizes the time. Adjust the time manually. It takes 3 to 4 minutes to synchronize the clock. Setting The graphic part is displayed. The graphic part isn't displayed. Function of the KRC-691 Switching Display Type Setting the Display type. Display "DisplayD" "DisplayA" "DisplayB" "DisplayC" DSI (Disabled System Indicator) A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves. Display "DSI ON" "DSI OFF" Setting LED flashes. LED OFF. — 21 — Setting Demonstration. Circle Display is play time. Circle Display is clock. Silent display type. KRC-691_U.S_r3

9:15 AM Page 22 Interrupt function is ON. When it's ON, the "NEWS" indicator is ON. When the news bulletin starts, "NEWS" is displayed, and it switches to the news bulletin. Function of the KRC-691 Contrast Adjustment Adjusting the display contrast. Display and Setting "CONT 0"

• If you choose the "20M" setting, further news bulletins will not be received for 20 minutes once the first news bulletin is received.
• The news bulletin volume is the same level that was set for traffic information (page 11).
• This function is only available if the desired station sends PTY-code for news bulletin or belongs to <Enhanced Other Network>Network sending PTY-code for news bulletin.
• When the News Bulletin Interrupt function is ON, it switches to an FM station.

"CONT 5" (Original setting) "CONT 10" Function of the KRC-691 Dimmer Dimming this unit's display automatically when the vehicle light switch is turned ON. Display "DIM ON" "DIM OFF" Local Seek <In Tuner mode> Only stations whose reception is good are searched for in auto seek tuning. Setting The display dims. The display doesn't dim. 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

"LO.S ON" Setting The local seek function is OFF. The local seek function is ON. Tuning Mode <In Tuner mode> Sets the tuning mode. Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek "AUTO 1" Automatic search for a station. Preset station seek "AUTO 2" Search in order of the stations in the Preset memory. Manual "Manual"/ Normal manual tuning control. "MANUAL" Display and Setting "NEWS OFF" "NEWS 00M"

9:15 AM Page 23 Auto Memory Entry <In Tuner mode> For the operation method refer to <Auto Memory Entry> (page 10). Auto TP Seek When the TI function is ON and poor reception conditions are experienced when listening to a traffic information station, another traffic information station with better reception will be searched for automatically. AF (Alternative Frequency) Display "ATPS ON" "ATPS OFF" When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch to another frequency broadcasting the same program in the same RDS network with better reception. Display "AF ON" "AF OFF" Setting The AF function is ON. The AF function is OFF. When the AF function is ON, the "RDS" indicator is ON. Monaural Reception <In FM reception> Noise can be reduced when stereo broadcasts are received as monaural. Display "MONO OFF" "MONO ON" When no other stations with stronger reception are available for the same program in the RDS network, you may hear the incoming broadcast in bits and snatches. Turn OFF the AF function in such a case. Setting The monaural reception is OFF. The monaural reception is ON. Text Scroll Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function) Setting the displayed text scroll. You can choose whether or not to restrict the RDS channels, received with the AF function for a particular network, to a specific region. Display "REG ON" "REG OFF" Setting The Auto TP Seek Function is ON. The Auto TP Seek Function is OFF. Display "SCL MANU" "SCL AUTO" Setting The Region Restrict Function is ON. The Region Restrict Function is OFF. Setting Doesn't scroll. Scrolls when the display changes. The text scrolled is shown below.

• Radio text Sometimes stations in the same network broadcast different programs or use different program service names. — 23 — KRC-691_U.S_r3

9:15 AM Page 24 English Menu system 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 "OFF – – –" "OFF 20M" (Original setting) "OFF 40M" "OFF 60M" Setting Power OFF Timer function is OFF. Turns the power OFF after 20 minutes. Turns the power OFF after 40 minutes. Turns the power OFF after 60 minutes. This setting is done after setting <Security Code> (page 20). — 24 — KRC-691_U.S_r3

9:15 AM Page 25 Accessories External view Number of items

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

1. To prevent short circuits, remove the key from the ignition and

disconnect the - terminal of the battery.

2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit.

3. Connect the wire on the wiring harness.

4. Take Connector B on the wiring harness and connect it to the

speaker connector in your vehicle.

5. Take Connector A on the wiring harness and connect it to the

external power connector on your vehicle.

6. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.

7. Install the unit in your car.

8. Reconnect the - terminal of the battery.

9. Press the reset button.

• 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 wire connections are securely made by inserting jacks until they lock completely.
• If your vehicle's ignition does not have an ACC position, or if the ignition wire is connected to a power source with constant voltage such as a battery wire, the power will not be linked with the ignition (i.e., it will not turn on and off along with the ignition). If you want to link the unit's power with the ignition, connect the ignition wire to a power source that can be turned on and off with the ignition key.
• If the fuse blows, first make sure that the wires have not caused a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with the same rating.
• Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar material. To prevent short circuits, also do not remove the caps on the ends of the unconnected wires or the terminals.
• Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to which they correspond. The unit may receive damage or fail to work if you share the - wires and/or ground them to any metal part in the car.
• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps, indicators, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.
• If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so that the faceplate does not hit the lid when closing and opening.
• Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less. — 25 — KRC-691_U.S_r3

9:15 AM Page 26 English Connecting Wires to Terminals Rear left output (White) Antenna Cord (ISO) 1 Front left output (White) 12 Fuse (10A) 13 Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISO–JASO) (Accessory3) 2 To KENWOOD disc changer/ DAB control input/

KPA-SD100/KPA-HD100/KPA-SS100 16

FM/AM antenna input 3 To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals. 17 Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for Cable Colour ISO Connectors External Power Connector A–4 Yellow A–5 Blue/White A–6 Orange/White (KRC-691 only) A–7 Red A–8 Speaker Connector B–1 B–2 B–3 B–4 B–5 B–6 B–7 B–8 Black Purple Purple/Black Gray Gray/Black White White/Black Green Green/Black Functions Battery*1 Ignition (ACC)*2 Power Control Dimmer Ignition (ACC)*1 Battery*2 Earth (Ground) Connection Rear Right (+) Rear Right (–) Front Right (+) Front Right (–) Front Left (+) Front Left (–) Rear Left (+) Rear Left (–) Rear right output (Red)

To Steering remote (KRC-691 only) 30 Front right output (Red)

Wiring harness (Accessory1) 16 TEL mute wire (Brown) *1 KRC-691/591 Battery wire (Yellow) *2 KRC-591V : Ignition wire (Red) 6 TEL MUTE *1 KRC-691/591 Ignition wire (Red) *2 KRC-591V : Battery wire (Yellow) 7 If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. 18 Power control/ Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) 20 A–7 Pin (Red) 8 P.CONT A–4 Pin (Yellow) 9 ANT.CONT Connector A

— 26 — Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone rings or during conversation. 21 To connect the KENWOOD navigation system, consult your navigation manual. 22 Connect either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle. 23 KRC-691_U.S_r3

9:15 AM Page 27 Installation 2WARNING ■ Installation Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.26) 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. Firewall or metal support Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) 1 (Default setting) The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO connector is linked with the ignition, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is connected to the constant power supply. Unit Vehicle Ignition cable (Red) A–7 Pin (Red) Battery cable (Yellow) Self-tapping screw (commercially available) 2 The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO connector is connected to the constant power supply, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is linked to the ignition. Unit Vehicle Ignition cable (Red) Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (eg, the sound may skip). A–4 Pin (Yellow) 3 The A-4 pin (yellow) of the vehicle's ISO connector is not connected to anything, while the A-7 pin (red) is connected to the constant power supply (or both the A-7 (red) and A-4 (yellow) pins are connected to the constant power supply). Unit Battery cable (Yellow) Metal mounting strap (commercially available) A–7 Pin (Red) Battery cable (Yellow) Ignition cable (Red) Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place. A–4 Pin (Yellow) Vehicle A–7 Pin (Red) A–4 Pin (Yellow) ■ Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit so that it does not fall off, screw in the provided screws (ø4 X 16 mm) in the holes shown below. When the connection is made as in 3 above, the unit's power will not be linked to the ignition key. For that reason, always make sure to turn off the unit's power when the ignition is turned off. To link the unit's power to the ignition, connect the ignition cable (ACC...red) to a power source that can be turned on and off with the ignition key. — 27 — Accessory4 Bottom panel Never insert the taptite screw (ø4 × 16 mm) in any other screw hole than the one specified. If you screw it in another hole, it will contact and may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit. KRC-691_U.S_r3

9:15 AM Page 28 English Installation ■ Removing the hard rubber frame ■ Removing the Unit

Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame” and then remove the hard rubber frame.

Remove the screw (M4×8) on the back panel. Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the lower level. Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure. Lock Catch Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side, as shown. Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) Accessory2 Removal tool Accessory2 Removal tool

When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two locations.

Lower the removal tool toward the bottom, and pull out the unit halfway while pressing towards the inside. Be careful to avoid injury from the catch pins on the removal tool.

The frame can be removed from the top side in the same manner. — 28 — Pull the unit all the way out with your hands, being careful not to drop it. KRC-691_U.S_r3

9:15 AM Page 29 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. ☞ After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with one with the same rating.

The TEL mute function turns ON even though the TEL mute wire is not connected.16 ✔ The TEL mute wire is touching a metal part of the car. ☞ Pull the TEL mute wire away from the metal part of the car.

Even if Loudness is turned ON, high-pitched tone isn't compensated for. 17 ✔ Tuner source is selected. ☞ High-pitched tone isn't compensated for when in Tuner source.

No sound can be heard, or the volume is low. ✔ The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side.21 ☞ Center the fader and balance settings. ✔ No ACC position on vehicle ignition.02 ☞ Connect the same wire to the ignition as the battery wire.

✔ The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected incorrectly.22 ☞ Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness correctly. See the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>. If you have selected Standby mode, the power will go OFF automatically.03 ✔ The Power OFF Timer function has been activated. ☞ If you do not want the power to go OFF automatically, cancel the Power OFF Timer function. ✔ The cassette tape is bad.23 ☞ Try playing another cassette tape. If works fine, the first tape was bad. ✔ The values of Volume offset are low.24 ☞ Increase the values of Volume offset. (page 6)

Nothing happens when the buttons are pressed.04 ✔ The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally. ☞ Press the reset button on the unit (page 4).

There’s a source you can’t switch.05 ✔ There’s no tape inserted. ☞ Set the media you want to listen to. If there’s no media in this unit, you can't switch to each source. ✔ The tape head is dirty.26 ☞ Clean the tape head. ✔ The Disc changer isn’t connected.08 ☞ Connect the Disc changer. If the Disc changer isn’t connected to it's input terminal, You can't switch to an external disc source. ✔ The speakers are not wired correctly.27 ☞ Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is connected to a different speaker.

The memory is erased when the ignition is turned OFF.10 ✔ The battery wire has not been connected to the proper terminal. ☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>.

✔ The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected.11 ☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>.

The TEL mute function does not work.15 ✔ The TEL mute wire is not connected properly. ☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>. — 29 — The sound quality is poor or distorted.25 ✔ One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car. ☞ Check the speaker wiring. The Security Code item isn’t displayed in the Menu System.32 ✔ The Security Code function is already activated. ☞ When the Security Code function is activated it isn’t displayed in the menu items. KRC-691_U.S_r3

Cassette tape source The Touch Sensor Tone doesn’t sound.34 ✔ The preout jack is being used. ☞ The Touch Sensor Tone can’t be output from the preout jack.

Even though Synchronize Clock is ON, the clock can’t be adjusted.35 ✔ The received RDS station isn’t sending time data. ☞ Receive another RDS station.

Even though the vehicle light switch is turned ON, the unit’s display won’t dim.36 ✔ The dimmer wire isn’t connected. ☞ Connect the dimmer wire correctly.

The DPSS, Tape Advance and Music Repeat don’t operate correctly.45 ✔ The space between the songs on the tape can’t be recognized because it’s too short. ☞ Have at least 4 seconds between songs. ✔ The space between songs can’t be recognized because there’s too much noise between songs.46 ☞ Reduce the noise between songs. Radio reception is poor.39 ✔ The car antenna is not extended. ☞ Pull the antenna out all the way. ✔ The antenna control wire is not connected.40 ☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>.

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. The Dimmer function doesn’t work. 38-1 ✔ The Dimmer wire isn’t connected correctly. ☞ Check the Dimmer wire connection. Tuner source

The blank skip doesn’t work.47 ✔ Because noise is too loud, the non-recorded part can’t be recognized. ☞ Reduce the noise between songs.

Blank Skip functions at places that are recorded.48 ✔ Because the recording level is low, it’s recognized as not recorded. ☞ Turn Blank Skip OFF. It isn't the set Traffic information sound volume. 43 ✔ The set sound volume is less than the tuner sound volume. ☞ If the tuner sound volume is louder than the set sound volume,the tuner sound volume is used. — 30 — KRC-691_U.S_r3

"AUX" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode.50 ✔ O-N switch is set to "O" side. ☞ Set the switch to "N" side. ✔ Unsupported disc changer is connected.51 ☞ Connect the supported disc changer. (page 3)

If the following situations, consult your nearest service center:

• Even though the disc changer is connected, the Disc Changer source is not ON, with "AUX" showing in the display during the Changer Mode.
• Even though no device (KCA-S210A, CA-C1AX, KDC-CPS87, KDC-CX87, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is connected, the Auxiliary input is entered when switching modes. The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead.52 ✔ The specified CD is quite dirty. ☞ Clean the CD. ✔ The CD is upside-down.53 ☞ Load the CD with the labeled side up. ✔ The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified.54 ☞ Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified disc. ✔ The disc is severely scratched.55 ☞ Try another disc instead.

The specified track will not play.58 ✔ Random play or magazine random play has been selected. ☞ Turn off random play or magazine random play.

Track repeat, disc repeat, track scan, random play, and magazine random play start by themselves.59 ✔ The setting is not canceled. ☞ The settings for these functions remain on until the setting to off or the disc ejected, even if the power is turned off or the source changed.

Cannot play CD-R or CD-RW.60 ✔ Finalization processing is not being conducted for CD-R/CD-RW. ☞ Conduct finalization processing with CD recorder. ✔ A non-compatible CD changer is being used to play the CD-R/CDRW.61 ☞ Use a CD changer compatible with CD-R/CD-RW to play.

Track Search can't be done.66-2 ✔ For the albums first or last song. ☞ For each album, Track Search can't be done in the backward direction for the first song or in the forward direction for the last song. — 31 — KRC-691_U.S_r3

9:15 AM Page 32 English 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 CD in the unit. ➪ Insert the CD. NO DISC: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.E02 ➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine. TOC ER: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.E04 ➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine. The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD is scratched a lot. ➪ Clean the CD and load it correctly. BLANK: Nothing has been recorded on the MD.E10 NO TRACK: No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a title.E11 NO PANEL: E-77: The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to this unit has been removed.E30 ➪ Replace it. The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.E77 ➪ Press the reset button on the unit. If the "E-77" HOLD ER: The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds 60°C (140°F), stopping all operation.E0d ➪ Cool down the unit by opening the windows or turning on the air conditioner. As the temperature falls below 60°C (140°F), the disc will start playing again. NO NAME: Attempted to display DNPS during the CD play having no disc names preset.E51 NO TITLE: Attempted to display the disc title or track title while the MD having no MD title is being played.E53 NO TEXT:

• Attempted to display the disc text or track text while the CD having no CD text is being played.E54
• Attempted to display text during reception of the station that isn't sending text data.E55 WAITING: Radio text data is being received.E56 LOAD: Discs are being exchanged in the Disc changer.E57 READING: The unit is reading the data on the disc.E57-2 NO ACCES: After setting it in the Disc Changer, DNPP was done without having it been played at least 1 time.E58 IN (Blink): The tape player section is not operating properly.E60 ➪ Reinsert the Tape. If the tape cannot be ejected or code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. MECHA ER: Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the unit is malfunctioning for some reason.E99 ➪ Check the disc magazine. And then press the reset button on the unit. If the "MECHA ER" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. — 32 — the display continues to flash even when the tape has been properly reinserted, please switch off the power and consult your nearest service center. KRC-691_U.S_r3

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