AUDIO RECEIVER

KRF-A4030
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

About the supplied remote control (RC-R0708) . . .

Compared to standard remote controls, the remote control supplied with this receiver has
several operation modes. These modes enable the remote control to control other audio
components. In order to effectively use the remote control it is important to read the
operating instructions and obtain a proper understanding of the remote control and how to
switch its operation modes (etc.).
Using the remote control without completely understanding its design and how to switch
the operation modes may result in incorrect operations.

B60-4557-00 (EN)

Before applying the power

Units are designed for operation as follows.

Europe and U.K. ................................................................. AC 230 V only

Russia ................................................................................. AC 220 V only

Safety precautions
Preparations

WARNING :
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

Unpacking
Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories
are put aside so they will not be lost.
Examine the unit for any possibility of shipping damage. If
your unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer
immediately. If your unit was shipped to you directly, notify
the shipping company without delay. Only the consignee (the
person or company receiving the unit) can file a claim against
the carrier for shipping damage.
We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing materials for use should you transport or ship the unit in
the future.

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Keep this manual handy for future reference.

Accessories
FM indoor antenna (1)

AM loop antenna (1)

Operations

THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL,

WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS INTENDED TO
ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE WITHIN THE PRODUCTS ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL
TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE
PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.

Remote control unit (1)

Batteries (R06/AA) (2)

Maintenance of the set

When the front panel or case becomes dirty, wipe with a soft,
dry cloth. Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. for these
agents may cause discoloration.

In regard to contact cleaner

Other

Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a

malfunction. Be specially careful not to use contact cleaners
containing oil, for they may deform the plastic component.

How to use this manual

This manual is divided in to three sections, Preparations,
Operations, and Other.

Preparations
Shows you how to connect your audio components to the
receiver.
We've tried to make setting up your system as easy as
possible. However, since this receiver works with all of your
audio components, connecting the system can be fairly
complex.

Operations
Shows you how to operate the various functions available
from the receiver.

Other
Shows you additional information such as In case of difficulty (troubleshooting) and Specifications.

Getting started

Special features

Contents

MONITOR

Caution : Read the pages marked

safe operation.

RDS (Radio Data System) tuner

The receiver is equipped with a RDS tuner that provides several

convenient tuning functions: RDS Auto Memory to automatically preset up to 30 stations including RDS broadcasting
different programs and ordinary FM stations; station name
display to show you the name of the current broadcast station;
and PTY Search to let you tune stations by program type.

PTY (Program TYpe) search

Lets you tune stations by specifying the type of program
you want to hear.

EON (Enhanced Other Networks) reservation

The EON function lets you monitor information on other
stations so you can receive traffic or news programs as
soon as they are broadcast, even they are broadcast on a
station different from the one you are currently listening
to. When the broadcast ends, the receiver returns to the
original station. When listening to KENWOOD source
components connected with system control cords, the
input selector on the receiver automatically switches to
the tuner when a program you desire is broadcast.

Remote controllable audio function

By connecting KENWOOD source components such as a
cassette deck and CD player through system control connection, the basic operations of these components can be controlled from the remote control unit provided with this unit. A
single remote control unit can control the entire audio system
easily.

New TRAIT transistor

The new developed TRAIT transistor with extremely superior temperature characteristics is used in this amplifiers
amplification circuit. Through the use of this transistor, distortion generated because of temperature change is kept to a
minimum resulting in pure sound reproduction.

Before applying the power ................................... 2

Safety precautions ........................................................ 2
Unpacking ...................................................................... 2
How to use this manual ................................................ 2
Special features ............................................................. 3

Setting up the system ............................................. 4

Preparations

This unit incorporates a function for storing received stations

in preset memory with a simple operation. It is very convenient to preset the stations you like. The preset stations can
$
be recalled also very easily.

Preparations

Connecting audio components ..................................... 4

Connecting the antennas .............................................. 5
Connecting the speakers .............................................. 5
Connecting the system control .................................... 6

Names and functions of parts .............................. 7

Main unit ....................................................................... 7
Remote control unit ...................................................... 8
Preparing the remote control ........................................ 9

Operations
Normal playback ................................................... 10
Preparing for playback ................................................. 10
Listening to a source component ............................... 10
Adjusting the sound .................................................... 11

Operations

Station preset

Recording ............................................................... 12
Recording audio .......................................................... 12

Listening to radio broadcasts ............................. 13

Tuning (non-RDS) radio stations ................................. 13
Using RDS (Radio Data System) ................................. 13
Using the DISPLAY key .............................................. 14
Presetting RDS stations
13
(RDS AUTO MEMORY) ........................................... 14
Presetting radio stations manually .............................. 15
Receiving preset stations ........................................... 15
Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL) ............... 15
Tuning by program type (PTY search) ........................ 16
Reserving the desired information ............................. 16

Other
In case of difficulty ............................................... 18
Specifications ....................................................... 20

Other

The TAPE2/MONITOR jacks of this unit accept the connection of a cassette deck, graphic equalizer, surround processor, etc. When a 3-head cassette deck is connected to the
TAPE2/MONITOR jacks, it is possible to monitor the sound
@
which has just been recorded during recording.

carefully to ensure

Setting up the system

4

Make connections as shown below.

When connecting the related system components, be
sure to also refer to the instruction manuals supplied
with the components you are connecting.
Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until all
connections are completed.

Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

Connecting audio components

Shape of AC outlets

Microcomputer malfunction
Preparations

If operation is not possible or an erroneous display appears, even though all connections have been made
properly, reset the microcomputer referring to In case of
*
difficulty.

For U.K.

Other countries

SYSTEM CONTROL jacks 6

To AC wall outlet

CAUTION
Be sure to adhere followings. Or proper ventilation
will be blocked causing damage or fire hazard.

Operations

Do not place any objects impairing heat radiation onto

the top of unit.
Leave a space around the unit (from the largest outside
dimension including projection) equal or greater than,
shown below.
Top panel : 50 cm
Side panel : 10 cm
Back panel : 10 cm

PLAY IN PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN

R
PHONO

CD

AUX

MD / TAPE1

TAPE2/
MONITOR

IN

OUT

Cassette deck or
graphic equalizer@

OUT

Other

Cassette deck or
MD recorder
IN

OUT

Video deck

OUT

Notes:
1. Be sure to insert all connection cords securely. If their
connections are imperfect, the sound may not be produced or noise may interfere.
2. Be sure to remove the power cord from the AC outlet
before plugging or unplugging any connection cords. Plugging / unplugging connection cords without disconnecting
the power cord can cause malfunctions and may damage
the unit.
3. Do not connect power cords from components whose
power consumption is larger than what is indicated on the
AC outlet at the rear of this unit.

Monitor TV

CD player

OUT

Record player

Setting up the system

Connecting the antennas

Connecting the speakers

AM Antenna terminal connections

2 Insert cord.

1 Strip coating.

2 Push lever.

3 Insert cord.

4 Return lever.

3 Return lever.

AM loop antenna
The supplied loop antenna is for use indoors. Place it as far as
possible from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power
cord, and adjust the direction for best reception.

Front Speakers A

Front Speakers B

Left

Right

Preparations

1 Push lever.

Right

Left

FM indoor antenna

FM outdoor antenna
Lead the 75 coaxial cable connected to the FM outdoor
antenna into the room and connect it to the FM 75 terminal.

SPEAKERS

ANTENNA

AM loop
antenna

Use the FRONT

SPEAKERS B
terminals if you
want to connect a
second front
speaker system.

AM

GND

To produce sound from

the powered subwoofer,
turn the SPEAKERS A
key on. No sound will be
produced if only the
SPEAKERS B key is on.

FM
75

FM indoor
antenna
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

FM outdoor antenna

Use an antenna adaptor

(Commercially available)

Powered subwoofer

Never short circuit the + and speaker cords.

If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or the
speaker cords are connected with reversed polarity, the
sound will be unnatural with ambiguous acoustic imaging.
Be sure to connect the speakers correctly.

Speaker impedance
After confirming the speaker impedance indications printed
on the rear panel of the receiver, connect speakers with
matching impedance ratings. Using speakers with a rated
impedance other than that indicated on the rear panel of
the receiver could result in malfunctions or damage to the
speakers or receiver.

Other

Operations

The supplied indoor antenna is for temporary use only. For

stable signal reception we recommend using an outdoor
antenna. Disconnect the indoor antenna when you connect
one outdoors.

Setting up the system

Connecting the system control

Preparations

Connecting system control cords after connecting a

KENWOOD audio component system lets you take
advantage of convenient system control operations.

Do not connect a system control cord to a cassette

deck connected to the TAPE2/MONITOR jacks.

This unit is compatible only with the [SL-16] mode. The

system control operation is not available if the unit is
connected in the [XS-8], [XS], or [XR] connection
mode.

SYSTEM CONTROL operations

If your component has the mode select switch, set the

connected components to the [SL16] mode.
SYSTEM CONTROL

Operations

EXAMPLE: [SL16] mode connections

The underlined portion represents the setting of the system
control mode.
Receiver

deck
[SL16] [XS] [XS8] [XR] Cassette
or MD recorder
[SL16] [XS] [XS8]

CD player

[XS]

Record player

Automatic Operation
When you start playback from a source component, the
input selector on this unit switches to that component
automatically.
Synchronized Recording
Lets you synchronize recording with the start of playback
when recording from CD, MD or analog discs.

SYSTEM CONTROL cord

[SL16]

Remote Control
Lets you operate this unit with the system remote supplied with the receiver.

SYSTEM
CONTROL
cord

Other

In order to take advantage of the system control operations, the components must be connected to the correct
jacks. To use a CD player it must be connected to the CD
jacks. To use a cassette deck (or MD recorder) it must be
connected to the MD/TAPE jacks. When using more than
one CD player (etc.) only the one connected to the
specified jacks may be connected for system control.
Some CD players and cassette decks are not compatible
with the [SL16] system control mode.
Some MD players are not system control compatible.
You cannot make system control connections to this
kind of equipment.
Notes
1. [SL16] equipment cannot be combined with [XR], [XS],
and [XS8] equipment for system operations. If your
equipment consists of this kind of combination, please do
not connect any system control cords. Even without
system control cords, normal operations can be carried
out without effecting performance.
2. Do not connect system control cords to any components
other than those specified by KENWOOD. It may cause
a malfunction and damage your equipment.
3. Be sure the system control plugs are inserted all the way
in to the system control terminals.

Names and functions of parts

Main unit

7
Band indicators
STEREO indicator

Speaker indicators
SP. A B MUTE
EON FM
TI. VOL
AM
S.DIRECT
TAPE 2/MONI

RDS indicator
TA

NEWS

TP

PTY MEMO

* * * * * *. * *

STEREO
TUNED
AUTO
MHz
kHz

Preparations

RDS indicator
S.DIRECT indicator

TUNED indicator

MEMO indicator

MUTE indicator

AUTO indicator
Frequency display, Input display,
Preset channel display

TAPE 2/ MONI indicator

Display

STANDBY

MULTI CONTROL

INPUT SELECTOR
BALANCE

ON/STANDBY

Operations

VOLUME CONTROL

PTY

TA/NEWS

DISPLAY

SOUND

SOURCE DIRECT

TAPE 2/MONITOR

BAND

AUTO

MEMORY

POWER
ON

OFF

A SPEAKERS B

DOWN

UP

PHONES

8 PHONES jack
Use for headphone listening.
9 SPEAKERS A B keys
Use to turn speaker system A/B on and off.
0 SOUND key
Use to adjust the sound quality.
! BAND key
Use to select the broadcast band.
@ AUTO key
Use to select the auto tuning mode.
# SOURCE DIRECT key
$ MEMORY key
Use to store radio stations in the preset memory.
0
% TAPE 2/MONITOR key
^ INPUT SELECTOR knob
Use to select the input sources.

!
0
!
#
#
!
$
@
0

Standby mode
While the standby indicator of the unit is lit, a small amount of current is flowing into the units internal circuitry to back up the
memory. This condition is referred to as the standby mode of the unit. While the unit is in the standby mode, it can be turned ON
from the remote control unit.

Other

1 ON/STANDBY (
) key
0
Use to switch the power ON/STANDBY when the POWER
is turned ON.
STANDBY indicator
0
POWER key
2 MULTI CONTROL knob
Used to make a variety of settings.
!
3 BALANCE key
Use to adjust the sound balance.
^
4 PTY key
Use to perform PTY search.
&
5 TA/NEWS key
6 DISPLAY key
$
Use to change the display indications when receiving RDS
broadcasts.
Use to adjust the brightness of the display.
0
7 VOLUME CONTROL knob

Names and functions of parts

Remote control unit

Preparations

2
3
4

POWER

+10

DISC SKIP

BAND

1 TUNING

MEMORY

AUTO A/B +100

P.CALL

MULTI CONTROL
VOL. UP

S.DIRECT

Operations

6
7
8
9

fi

MUTE

SOUND

BALANCE

VOL. DOWN fi
BASS BOOST DIMMER

MD/TAPE1 TUNER

PTY

fi

CD

TA/NEWS DISPLAY

TAPE2/
MONITOR

!
@
#
$

PHONO

3
4

AUX

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

RC-R0708

7
8
Model: RC-R0708
Infrared ray system

Other

1 Numeric keys (1~0, +10)

If CD or MD is selected as the input source, these keys
function as numeric keys. If tuner is selected as the input
source, these keys are used to call up station presets.
2 Component operation keys
Use these keys to operate other components with system
control connections to the receiver.
#
TUNING (1 ) keys
If tuner is selected as the input source, these keys function as tuning keys.
If CD or MD is selected as the input source, these keys
function as search keys.
%
P.CALL (4 ) keys
If tuner is selected as the input source, these keys function as P.CALL keys.
If CD or MD is selected as the input source, these keys
function as skip keys.
2 key
If tape is selected as the input source, this key functions
as the play key for side B of the cassette (the side facing
away from the front of the deck).

9
0
!
@
#
$
%

#
BAND (6) key
If tuner is selected as the input source, this key functions
as the band selector key.
If CD is selected as the input source, this key functions as
the play/pause key.
If MD is selected as the input source, this key functions as
the play key.
DISC SKIP, A/B, +100 key
If CD is selected as the input source, this key functions as
the multi-CD player disc skip key.
If TAPE is selected as the input source, this key is used to
switch between the two decks (A and B) of a double
cassette deck.
If MD is selected as the input source, this key function as
numeric key.
#
AUTO(7) key
If tuner is selected as the input source, this key functions
as the AUTO key.
If CD or MD is selected as the input source, this key
functions as the stop key.
0
VOLUME UP, DOWN keys
MEMORY key
$
Use to store radio stations in the preset memory.
!
SOUND key
Use to adjust the sound quality.
!
BASS BOOST key
Use to select the maximum adjustment setting for the low
frequency range.
$
DIMMER key
Use to adjust the brightness of the display.
0
Input selector keys
Use to select the receivers input source.
#
RDS operation keys
Use to receive RDS broadcasts.
)key
0
POWER (
Use to switch the power ON/STANDBY when the POWER
is turned ON.
!
S.DIRECT key
MUTE key
!
Use to temporarily mute the sound.
MULTI CONTROL keys
Used to make a variety of settings.
!
BALANCE key
Use to adjust the sound balance.
0@
TAPE2/ MONITOR key

Names and functions of parts

Preparing the remote control

Loading the batteries

Preparations

2 Insert the batteries.

3 Close the cover.

Insert two AA-size (R06) batteries as indicated by the

polarity markings.

Operation

Operations

1 Remove the cover.

When the STANDBY indicator is lit, the power turns ON

) key on the remote control.
when you press the POWER (
When the power comes ON, press the key you want to
operate.

6m

30

30

Model: RC-R0708
Infrared ray system
When pressing more than one remote control key successively, press the keys securely by leaving an interval of 1
second or more between keys.
Notes:
1. The supplied batteries may have shorter lives than ordinary
batteries due to use during operation checks.
2. When the remote-controllable distance gets shorter than
before, replace both batteries with new ones.
3. Placing the remote sensor in direct sunlight, or in direct
light from a high frequency fluorescent lamp may cause a
malfunction.
In such a case, change the location of the system installation to prevent malfunction.

Other

Remote sensor

Operating range
(Approx.)

Normal playback
10

ON/STANDBY
SPEAKERS A B
INPUT SELECTOR
POWER
MULTI CONTROL
VOLUME CONTROL
BALANCE

Selecting the speaker system

Press the SPEAKERS A or B key to select the speaker system
to be used.
A ON

Preparations

SOUND

SOURCE DIRECT
AUTO

POWER

VOLUME UP, DOWN

SOUND
BASS BOOST

: Sound from the speakers connected to the

SPEAKERS A terminals on the rear panel.
B ON
: Sound from the speakers connected to the
SPEAKERS B terminals on the rear panel.
A+B ON : Sound from both the speakers connected to
the SPEAKERS A and B terminals on the rear
panel.
A+B OFF : No sound from the speakers. Use this setting
when listening with headphones.

The indicator for the speakers you

want to use should be lit.

S. DIRECT
MUTE
BALANCE
MULTI CONTROL
INPUT SELECTOR

SP. A B

Operations

Listening to a source component

Preparing for playback
Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback.

1 Use the input selector (INPUT SELECTOR) to select

the source you want to listen to.

Turning on the receiver

The input sources change as shown below:

1 Turn on the POWER key to ON.

Selecting a source using the INPUT SELECTOR

2 Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing ON/

) key.
STANDBY (

1
2
3
4
5

TUNER (frequency display)

CD
TAPE 1 or MD
PHONO
AUX

Selecting MD/TAPE 1 (Main unit only)

Other

Select the source name corresponding to the component

connected to the MD/TAPE1 jacks. The initial factory setting
is TAPE 1. To change the source name associated with the
MD/TAPE1 jacks to MD, follow the steps below:
1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select TAPE 1.
2 Hold down the AUTO key for more than 2 seconds.
The source indication changes to MD.
To return to the original indication, repeat the above
procedure.

When selecting an input source by using the remote

control , press the desired input selector key.
The INPUT SELECTOR on the front panel of the receiver
always cycles through all inputs.

2 Start playback from the selected source.

3 Use the VOLUME CONTROL (VOLUME UP , DOWN)
to adjust the volume.

The sound of input source cannot be listened to with

TAPE2/MONITOR is ON.

Normal playback

Adjusting the sound

Adjusting the tone

SOURCE DIRECT playback

Use the following procedure to adjust the bass and treble

levels.

Use this function to pass the source material direct to the

amplifier, by passing any audio processing.
Press the SOURCE DIRECT (S.DIRECT) key.

BASS

: Select this to adjust the low frequency range.

(Press the SOUND key once.)
TREBLE : Select this to adjust the high frequency range.
(Press the SOUND key twice.)
SP. A B

BAss

+4

2 Use the MULTI CONTROL to adjust the sound quality.

The bass and treble levels are adjustable from -10 to +10
in 2 step increments.
The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 8
seconds.

TAPE1

Switch to another input source to cancel SOURCE DIRECT (S.DIRECT) playback.

To cancel
Press the SOURCE DIRECT (S.DIRECT) key again.

Listening with headphones

1 Press the SPEAKERS A or B key so that the speaker
indicator goes off.
Make sure the SPEAKERS indicators are turned off.

Once-touch low frequency emphasis

(BASS BOOST) (Remote control only)

Preparations

SP. A B
S.DIRECT

SP.

TAPE1

Operations

1 Press the SOUND key to select the tone mode to be

adjusted.

11

Use the following procedure to emphasize the bass and

create a richer sound.
2 Connect headphones to the PHONES jack.
Press the BASS BOOST key.

PHONES

SP. A B

BAss + 1)
Switching back to the previous setting

3 Use the VOLUME CONTROL (VOLUME UP, DOWN) to

adjust the volume.

Press the BASS BOOST key again.

To adjust the BALANCE

Muting the sound (Remote control only)

The mode for adjusting the volume balance between the left
and right.

MUTE lets you mute the sound of the speakers.

1 Press the BALANCE key.
Press the MUTE key.
2 Use the MULTI CONTROL to adjust the balance.

Blinks
SP. A B MUTE

TAPE1
Muting can also be cancelled by adjusting the volume.

To cancel
Press the MUTE key again so that the MUTE
indicator goes off.

Indicates the balance setting.

Indicates the center.

SP. A B

L-- t- R

Other

Press the BASS BOOST key once to select the maximum (+10) low frequency emphasis setting.

Recording
12

MULTI CONTROL

INPUT SELECTOR

SOUND

TAPE2 /MONITOR

Preparations
MULTI CONTROL
SOUND

TAPE2 /MONITOR
INPUT SELECTOR

TAPE2/MONITOR function
You can connect a cassette deck or graphic equalizer to
the TAPE2/MONITOR jacks of the receiver. If a graphic
equalizer is connected, the TAPE2/MONITOR key should
be left in the on position. Alternately, if a cassette deck
equipped with a 3-head system is connected to theTAPE2/
MONITOR jacks, you will be able to monitor the justrecorded signal while making recordings on the cassette
deck. By switching the TAPE2/MONITOR key on and off,
you can compare the sound of the source signal and the
just-recorded signal. For more information, refer to the
instruction manual of the connected component.
The equalizer effect can be applied to the played
audio but cannot be recorded together with the
audio signal.
Copy from TAPE 2 to TAPE 1 is not possible.

Input level adjustment

(when using the monitor function)

Recording audio
Operations

Recording a music source

1 Use the input selector (INPUT SELECTOR) to select
the source (other than TAPE 1) you want to record.
2 Set the cassette deck to record.
3 Start playback, then start recording.

If the input level while using the monitor function is too high,
adjust the input level as described below.
The input level cannot be adjusted when in the source direct
playback mode.
1 Press the TAPE2/MONITOR key.
2 Press the SOUND key several times until the INPUT
indication appears.
3 Use the MULTI CONTROL to adjust the input level.

Copying tapes
SP. A B

TAPE 1 = TAPE 2 copying

Other

1 Use the input selector to select TAPE 1.

2 Start playback on the cassette deck connected to the
MD/TAPE1 jacks and start recording on the cassette
deck connected to the TAPE2/MONITOR jacks.
To copy tapes using a double cassette deck, refer to the
instruction manual of the double cassette deck.

TAPE 2/MONI FW

INPUT

-6

The adjustment mode is displayed for approximately 8

seconds.
The input level may be adjusted to any one of 2 settings:
0 and -6. (The initial setting is 0.)
4 Press the SOUND key to return to the input indication.

Listening to radio broadcasts

Using RDS (Radio Data System)

Radio stations can be classified into RDS (Radio Data System)

stations and other stations. To listen to or store RDS stations
in the preset memory, see the section entitled, Using RDS.

RDS is a system that transmits useful information (in the form

of digital data) for FM broadcasts along with the broadcast
signal. Tuners and receivers designed for RDS reception can
extract the information from the broadcast signal for use with
various functions, such as automatic display of the station
name.

TA/NEWS
PTY
DISPLAY

RDS functions:
PTY (Program TYpe identification) Search
^
Automatically tunes to a station that is currently broadcasting the specified program type (genre).
BAND
MEMORY
INPUT SELECTOR
MULTI CONTROL AUTO

DIMMER
PTY

BAND
AUTO
4 P.CALL

PS (Program Service name) Display

Automatically displays the station name transmitted by
the RDS station.

MULTI CONTROL
INPUT SELECTOR
DISPLAY
TA/NEWS

1 Use the input selector (INPUT SELECTOR) to select

the tuner.
2Use the BAND key to select the desired broadcast
band.
Each press switches the band as follows:
1 FM
2 AM

FM or AM indicator
SP. A B
FM
AM

3 Use the AUTO key to select the desired tuning

method.

Each press switches the tuning method as follows:

1 AUTO lit (auto tuning)
2 AUTO not lit (manual tuning)

$
RDS Auto Memory function
Automatically selects and stores up to 30 RDS stations in
the preset memory.
If fewer than 30 RDS stations have been stored in the
preset memory, regular FM stations will be stored in the
remaining places.
Radio Text function
Displays the radio text data transmitted by some RDS
stations when you press the DISPLAY key. There is no
display if no text data was transmitted.

&
TI volume
If you preset the volume level, you can listen to the
information of your choice at that volume level automatically. After the information has been received, the volume
returns to the previous level.

STEREO

.))

AUTO
MHz

Normally, set to AUTO(auto tuning). If the radio

waves are weak and there is a lot of interference, switch
to manual tuning. (With manual tuning, stereo broadcasts will be received in monaural.)

4 Use the MULTI CONTROL to select the station.

The RDS indicator lights up when an RDS broadcast (signal)

is received.
SP. A B MUTE
EON FM
AM
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TP

BBC 1F M

STEREO
TUNED
AUTO
MHz
kHz

Note:
Some functions and function names may differ for certain countries and areas.

Lights when a broadcast is being received in stereo.

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Frequency display

STEREO
TUNED
AUTO
MHz

TUNED is
displayed when
a station is
received

Auto tuning
:The next station is tuned automatically.
Manual tuning :Turn the knob (press the key) to select
the desired station.
You can also use the TUNING key on the remote control
to make the selection.

Operations

VOLUME UP, DOWN

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EON (Enhanced Other Network) reservation
Sets the tuner to automatically switch to stations broadcasting one of two types of programs, even though you are
listening to another station. The tuner returns to the
original station when the broadcast of the selected program ends.

Before using a function utilizing the RDS, be sure to

perform the RDS Auto Memory operation by referring to
the description in Presetting RDS stations (RDS AUTO
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MEMORY).

Other

1~0, +10

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Preparations

Tuning (non-RDS) radio stations

Listening to radio broadcasts

Pressing the DISPLAY key changes the contents of the

display.
Each press switches the display mode as follows:

Preparations

1 PS (Program Service name) display

2 RT (Radio Text) display
3 Frequency display
1 PS (Program Service name) display:
The station name is displayed automatically when an RDS
broadcast is received,
If no PS data was sent, NO PS is displayed.
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STEREO
TUNED
AUTO
MHz
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Operations

2 RT (Radio Text) display:

Text data accompanying the RDS broadcast scrolls across
the display. NO RT or RT---- is displayed if the current
RDS station does not provide RT data.
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ABCDEF GH

STEREO
TUNED
AUTO
MHz
kHz

3 Frequency display:
Displays the frequency of the current station.
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STEREO
TUNED
AUTO
MHz
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Display dimmer adjustment

Other

The dimmer function lets you select the brightness of the

receiver's display. You might find this useful if you darken
your room to watch movies or listen to music.
Each time you hold down the DISPLAY key of the main
unit for more than 2 seconds, the display brightness
changes among the three available settings. Select the
brightness level you find most pleasing.
The same function as above is also available by pressing
the DIMMER key of the remote control unit.
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Presetting RDS stations

(RDS AUTO MEMORY) (Main unit only)
This function automatically stores up to 30 stations including
the RDS stations and ordinary FM stations in the preset
memory. In order to use the EON and PTY functions, the RDS
stations must be stored in the preset memory using the RDS
AUTO MEMORY function.

1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR to select the tuner.

2 Use the BAND key to set the broadcast band to

FM.
3 Press and hold the MEMORY key for more than 2
seconds.
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TP

AUTO

STEREO
TUNED
AUTO
MHz
kHz

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MEMORY

STEREO
TUNED
AUTO
MHz
kHz

After a few minutes, up to 30 RDS stations are preset in

order from channel 01.
Stations already stored in the preset memory may be
replaced by RDS stations. (i.e., If the RDS AUTO
MEMORY function finds 15 RDS stations, the stations
currently preset at numbers 01~15 are replaced by the
RDS stations.)
The RDS AUTO MEMORY may take a few minutes to
preset stations.

Listening to radio broadcasts

Presetting radio stations manually

Receiving preset stations

The RDS auto memory function assigns preset numbers to

RDS stations starting from preset number 01. Therefore,
be sure to execute the RDS auto memory function before
using the following operations to manually store AM stations
and other FM stations, and RDS stations.
Presetting RDS stations (RDS AUTO MEMORY). $

1 Use the input selector (INPUT SELECTOR) to select

When storing radio stations manually, it may take a few

seconds before the MEMO indicator appears in the
display after pressing the MEMORY key depending on
receiving conditions.
Blinks for 5 seconds Lights for 5 seconds
MEMO

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STEREO
TUNED
AUTO
MHz

3 Use the MULTI CONTROL to select one of the station

presets (1 30).
4 Press the MEMORY key to accept the setting.

Repeat steps 1, 2, 3 and 4 to store as many stations

as necessary.
If you store a station at a previously used preset, the old
station will be replaced by the new one.

Press the numeric keys in the following order:

For 15, press .......... 0,5
For 20, press .......... 0,0,)

Preparations

the preset you want to receive (up to 30).

If you make a mistake entering a two digit number, press

the 0 key several times to return to the original
display and start again.

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STEREO
TUNED
AUTO
MHz

Receiving preset stations in order

(P.CALL)
1 Use the input selector (INPUT SELECTOR) to select
the tuner.

Operations

Proceed to step 3 within 5 seconds.

(If more than 5 seconds elapse, press the MEMORY
key again).

the tuner.

2 Using the remote control unit, enter the number of

2 Use the P.CALL key to select the desired station.

Each time you press the P.CALL key, another preset
station is received in order.
Pressing the P.CALL () key does the following:
01=02=03= ....28=29=30=01=02=03=
Pressing the P.CALL (4) key does the following:
01+02+03+....28+29+30+01+02+03+
Holding down the P.CALL key, lets you skip through
the presets, receiving each for 0.5 seconds apiece.

Other

1 Tune to the station you want to store.

2 Press the MEMORY key while receiving the station.

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Listening to radio broadcasts

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Tuning by program type (PTY search)

This function lets you set the tuner to automatically search for
stations which are currently broadcasting the type of program
(genre) you want to listen to.
Under certain receiving conditions, it may take more
than 1 minute to complete the search.

NO PROG is displayed if this operation is attempted

before performing the RDS AUTO MEMORY operation.

3 Press the PTY key to start searching.

Example: Searching for a Rock Music broadcast.
Display while searching
Blinks

Preparations

PTY search cannot be activated during EON override

reception.

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Execute the RDS auto memory procedure.
Set the broadcast band to FM.
Tune to a RDS station.

1 Press the PTY key to activate the PTY search mode.

PTY

STEREO
TUNED
AUTO
MHz
kHz

ROCK M
Blinks for 2 seconds
Program type name display

Display when a station is received.

Goes out
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PTY

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STEREO
TUNED
AUTO
MHz
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Station name display

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TP

PTY

NEWs

STEREO
TUNED
AUTO
MHz
kHz

Operations

When a RDS broadcast is received, the program type is

shown on the display. If no PTY data is available, or if the
station is not a RDS station, NONE is displayed.

2 While the PTY indicator is lit, use the MULTI

CONTROL to select the program type of your choice.

Other

Program type table

Program Type Name
Pop Music
Rock Music
Easy Listening Music
Light Classical
Serious Classical
Other Music
News
Current Affairs
Information
Sport
Education
Drama
Culture
Science
Varied
Weather
Finance
Childrens programs
Social Affairs
Religion
Phone In
Travel
Leisure
Jazz Music
Country Music
National Music
Oldies Music
Folk Music
Documentary

Display
POP M
ROCK M
EASY M
LIGHT M
CLASSICS
OTHER M
NEWS
AFFAIRS
INFO
SPORT
EDUCATE
DRAMA
CULTURE
SCIENCE
VARIED
WEATHER
FINANCE
CHILDREN
SOCIAL
RELIGION
PHONE IN
TRAVEL
LEISURE
JAZZ
COUNTRY
NATION M
OLDIES
FOLK M
DOCUMENT

No sound is heard while PTY is blinking.

If the desired program type cannot be found, NO
PROG is displayed, then after several seconds the
display returns to the original display.

To select another program type

Repeat steps 1, 2 and 3.

Reserving the desired information

When the receiver is tuned to a RDS EON station (a station at
which the EON indicator lights up), this function lets you
set the receiver to automatically switch stations to receive
news or traffic programs as they are broadcast. When the
broadcast is over, the receiver returns to the original station
automatically.

Preparation
Set the broadcast band to FM.

1 Complete steps 1 ~ 3 of Presetting RDS stations

(RDS AUTO MEMORY).

Skip this step if you have already completed the

RDS AUTO MEMORY procedure.
The EON function will not work if all 30 FM preset
stations were stored manually using the procedure shown
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in Presetting radio stations manually.
Be sure to use the RDS AUTO MEMORY function.
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Listening to radio broadcasts

type of your choice.

Display When TA is selected

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TP

PTY

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STEREO
TUNED
AUTO
MHz
kHz

TP lights for stations where TP (Traffic Program) information

can be received.

Each press switches the reservation mode as follows:

1 TA
(Traffic Announcement)
2 NEWS
(News)
3 TA, NEWS (Traffic Announcement and News)
4 Goes off
(EON off)
If TA and NEWS can not be selected, carry out the
Presetting RDS stations (RDS AUTO MEMORY)
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again.

3 Tune to a preset RDS station.

Choose a RDS preset station that displays both the
RDS and EON indicators.

When waiting for information while listening

to a RDS station without the EON function

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If the EON indicator does not light in steps 3 and 4 and

the desired kind of information has already been selected,
the information from only the station being received will
be waited for.

TP (Traffic Program) indication

When the TP indicator is lit, this means that the presently-received station or a station in the same network is
transmitting traffic information. When TP is displayed
for the station being received, the traffic information of
this station can be received without EON reservation.

Preparations

2 Press the TA/NEWS key to select the information

To cancel
Press the TA/NEWS key again.

TA

TP

PTY

NOW TA

STEREO
TUNED
AUTO
MHz
kHz

Be sure EON appears in the display

Setting the volume while receiving information

(TI volume) (Main unit only)

If you want to reserve TA, receive a station with which

the TP indicator lights.
When EON does not light although an RDS station is
received, that station is not transmitting EON data.
Please select a different station.

If you preset the volume level, you can listen to the information of your choice at that volume level automatically. After
the information has been received, the volume returns to the
previous level.

4 Wait for the information you selected while listen-

1 Hold down the TA/NEWS key for more than 2

seconds so that the TI.VOL indicator starts blinking.

ing to the current station.

The receiver will wait for the desired information to start

as long as the tuner is set to a preset RDS station that
displays both the EON and RDS indicators.
When listening to the tuner:
Be sure to stay tuned to stations that display both the
EON and RDS indicators.
To listen sources other than the tuner:
1. Tune in a station which that displays both the EON
and RDS indicators, then use the INPUT SELECTOR
to switch the input to the source you desire.
2. Even when the INPUT SELECTOR is set to a source
other than tuner, it will automatically switch to tuner
when the desired EON program starts to broadcast.
During this period, the source selected in step 1 continues playing, but will not be heard.
3. When reception of the desired EON program is complete, the INPUT SELECTOR returns to the previous
input source.
If a reserved EON program starts to broadcast during
recording, the INPUT SELECTOR switches to the tuner
and the station broadcasting the EON program is recorded.
Do not use the EON function during recording.

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TP

PTY

TI -66 dB

STEREO
TUNED
AUTO
MHz
kHz

Blinks

2 Use the VOLUME CONTROL knob to select the

desired volume level.
Proceed to next step within 5 seconds.
3 Press the TA/NEWS key to enter the new setting.
The TI.VOL indicator stops blinking and remains lit.

To cancel
Hold down the TA/NEWS key for more than 2 seconds
so that the TI.VOL indicator goes off.

Other

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Operations

Display When TA is selected

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Resetting the Microcomputer

If the microcomputer may malfunction (unit cannot be
operated, or shows an erroneous display) if the power cord
is unplugged while the power is ON, or due to some other
external factor. If this happens, execute the following procedure to reset the microcomputer and return the unit to its
normal operating condition.

With the power cord plugged in, turn the POWER key
OFF. Then, while holding down the ON/STANDBY
key, press the POWER key.

Preparations

Please note that resetting the microcomputer will clear

the contents of the memory and returns the unit to the
state it was in when it left the factory.

Amplifier
Symptom
No sound from the speakers.

Cause
The speaker cords are disconnected.
VOLUME is set to the minimum position.
MUTE is ON.
The SPEAKERS switches are set to OFF.

Remedy
Connect properly referring to Setting
5
the speakers.
Adjust the volume to a proper level.
Turn OFF the MUTE.
!
Set the SPEAKERS switch(es) to ON.

Operations

Turn the power off, eliminate the shortcircuiting, then turn on the power again.

Other

The standby indicator blinks and

sound is not output.

Speaker cords are short-circuited.

Sound is not output from one of

the speakers.

The speaker cord is disconnected.

Connect properly referring to Setting

5
the speakers.

A humming noise is generated

when the PHONO input selector is
selected.

The audio cord from the turntable is not

connected to the PHONO jacks.
The turntable is not grounded.

Insert the audio cord plugs securely into

the PHONO jacks.
Connect the grounding wire to the GND
terminal on the rear panel.
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Symptom

Cause

Remedy

Radio stations cannot be received.

No antenna is connected.
The broadcast band is not set properly.
The frequency of the desired station is
not tuned.

Connect an antenna.
5
Set the broadcast band properly.
Tune the frequency of the desired station.
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Interference.

Noise due to ignition noise from an automobile.

Noise due to interference from an electric appliance.
Noise due to a nearby TV set.

Install the outdoor antenna away from

the road.
Turn off the power to the appliance.

The preset station belongs to a frequency

that cannot be received.
The preset memory was cleared because the power cord had been unplugged for a long period of time.

Preset a station with a receivable frequency.

Preset the station again.

Tuner

A station which was preset cannot

be received by pressing the corresponding numeric key.

Install the receiver farther away from the

TV.

In case of difficulty

Remote control unit

Cause

Remedy

Remote control operation is not

possible.

Batteries are exhausted.

The remote control unit is too far away
from the main system, controlling angle
is too large, or there is an obstacle between the receiver and the remote.
The audio cords and system control cords
are not connected properly.
No software is loaded in the source
component.
An attempt is made to play a tape which
is being recorded in the cassette deck.

Replace with new batteries.

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Operate the remote control unit within
the controllable range.
Connect properly referring to Setting
up the system.
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Place software in the source component
you want to play.
Wait until recording has completed.

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Preparations

Symptom

Memory back up function

Other

Power mode
Input selector settings
Volume level
Broadcast band
Frequency setting
Preset stations

Operations

Please note that the following items will be deleted from

the unit's memory if the power cord is disconnected from
the AC outlet or the main power switch is turned off for
approximately 3 days.

Specifications
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Preparations

[ AUDIO section ]
Rated power output during STEREO operation
(DIN) 1 kHz, 0.7 % at 4 ........................ 105 W + 105 W
(IEC) 63 kHz ~ 12.5 kHz, 0.5 % at 4 .. 100 W + 100 W
Total harmonic distortion ....... 0.02 % (1 kHz, 50 W, 4 )
Signal to noise ratio
PHONO (MM) .......................................... 75 dB (IHF'66)
55 dB (DIN 50mW output)
CD ............................................................. 92 dB (IHF'66)
56 dB (DIN 50mW output)
Input sensitivity / impedance
PHONO (MM) ........................................ 2.5 mV / 27 k
CD .......................................................... 200 mV / 47 k
Output level / impedance
TAPE REC ............................................ 200 mV / 2.2 k
PRE OUT (SUBWOOFER) ........................... 2 V / 2.2 k
Tone control
BASS ................................................... 9 dB (at 100 Hz)
TREBLE ............................................... 9 dB (at 10 kHz)

Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

[ AM tuner section ]
Tuning frequency range ................... 531 kHz ~ 1,602 kHz
Usable sensitivity (30% mod., S/N 20 dB)
......................................................... 16 V / (600 V/m)
Signal to noise ratio (30% mod., 1 mV input) ........ 50 dB
[ GENEAL ]
Power consumption ................................................. 280 W
AC outlet
SWITCHED .................................... 2 (total 150 W max.)
Dimensions ........................................................ W: 440mm
H : 144mm
D : 389mm
Weight (Net) ............................................................... 8.0 kg

Operations

[ FM tuner section ]
Tuning frequency range
U.K. and Europe ........................ 87.5 MHz ~ 108.0 MHz
Russia ............... 87.5 MHz ~ 108.0 MHz (10 kHz STEP)
65.0 MHz ~ 74.0 MHz (50 kHz STEP)
Usable sensitivity (DIN, 75 )
MONO ..... 1.2 V / 13.2 dBf (40 kHz DEV., S/N 26 dB)
STEREO .... 45 V / 44.2 dBf (46 kHz DEV., S/N 46 dB)
Total harmonic distortion (DIN, 1 kHz)
MONO .......................................... 0.2% (65.2 dBf input)
STEREO ........................................ 0.8% (65.2 dBf input)
Signal to noise ratio (DIN weighted, 1 kHz)
U.K. and Europe
MONO .... 65 dB (40 kHz DEV., S/N 26 dB, 65.2 dBf input)
STEREO . 58 dB (46 kHz DEV., S/N 46 dB, 65.2 dBf input)
Russia
MONO ... 63 dB (40 kHz DEV., S/N 26 dB, 65.2 dBf input)
STEREO . 58 dB (46 kHz DEV., S/N 46 dB, 65.2 dBf input)

Other

Stereo separation (DIN, 1 kHz) ................................ 36 dB

Selectivity (DIN, 300 kHz) ....................................... 64 dB
Frequency response (30 Hz ~ 15kHz) ....... +0.5 dB ~ 3.0 dB

Notes:
1. KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed
without notice.
2. The full performance may not be exhibited in an extremely cold location (under a water-freezing temperature).

For your records

Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in
the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the
space provided below. Refer to the model and serial
numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product.
Model

Serial Number