Kenwood KRC-X858, KRC-708 instruction manual Presetting Disc Names Dnps

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External disc control features

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Presetting Disc Names (DNPS)

Store the names of discs to be displayed when played.

1Play the disc whose name you want to preset.

NOTE

This function is not available for disc changers that do not feature the Disc Name Preset function.

This procedure is not to be used to store the disc and track titles for MDs that you record.

The disc name preset function cannot be used when a disc title name or track title is displayed.

2Press the NAME.S button for at least two seconds.

"NAME SET" is displayed and the disc name preset mode is entered.

The cursor blinks in the position where character input can be made.

3Press either the 4 or ¢ button to move the cursor to the desired position.

The 4 button moves the cursor to the left, and the ¢ button to the right.

You can also move the cursor left or right by pressing the TRACK+ or TRACK– buttons, respectively, on the remote control.

4Each time the 38 button is pressed, the characters to be entered change as listed below.

Press the DISC+ or DISC– button to display the desired character.

Characters that can be displayed are as follows.

Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z

Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z

Numerals and symbols: 0~9 @ ” ‘ ` % & + - = , . / \ < > [ ]

Special characters: á à é è í ì ó ò ú ù Ñ Ç ® ß ‹ fl â ä ê ë î ï ô ö û ü ñ ç © Æ › fi

NOTE

The operation and characters that can be entered may change as listed below, depending on the unit that is connected.

A press of the 38 button exits the disc name preset mode. Operations can be followed again from Step 2 at a time such as this, and the characters to be input are selected using the procedure described below.

Press the DISC+ or DISCbutton to display the desired character. Besides the alphabet (capital letters only) and numbers, you can choose the following characters: /, +, , , =, <, >, [ and ].

NOTE Direct Alphabet Input (KRC-X858 only)

(Function of remote with number/letter entry buttons)

If the disc changers that were manufactured and sold after 1997 are connected (except for KDC-C560), you can directly input letters using the number/letter entry buttons on the remote. Example: Use the following table to enter the name "DANCE".

Character

Button to press

# Times pressed

 

 

 

“D”

#3

1

“A”

#2

1

“N”

#6

2

“C”

#2

3

 

 

 

“E”

#3

2

5Continue steps 3 and 4 until all the characters are chosen for the name.

6Press either the NAME.S button on the main unit or the OK button on the remote.

The disc name is stored and the disc name preset mode is canceled.

If you make no entry in a 10-second period, the name will be stored with the characters input so far.

NOTE

The number of characters and discs whose names can be stored will differ depending on the disc changer that is

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Contents KRC-X858 KRC-708 Contents Safety precautions 2WARNING 2CAUTIONCleaning the Faceplate Terminals Power ON/OFF General featuresPower Attenuator Switching ModesVolume LoudnessAdjust each mode Audio Control SettingSelecting mode Bass F Adjust the center frequency of the bassTreble Adjust the treble level Fader Adjust the fader level. Setting values Front 15 RearRecalling your sound settings Mobile PresetStoring your sound settings Forced Closing Switching DisplayNon-Fading Output Changing the DisplayPage Reattaching the Faceplate Removing the FaceplateRemoving the faceplate Adjusting faceplate angle Tuner featuresFaceplate Angle Adjustment Auto Memory Entry TuningStation Preset Memory Station Name Preset Snps Assigning NamesCanceling mode during input Station Name Preset Play SnppSwitching Display for Tuner RDS Radio Data System RDS featuresAlarm Radio Text ScrollProgram Type PTY Function Switching to Other Stations with the Same Type of ProgramCanceling Program Type Function During Its Operation Confirming Program TypeTo register a non-RDS station as a program type Cassette player featuresRegistration of a station as a PTY Using Direct Program Search System Dpss Using Dolby B Noise ReductionSwitching Tape Types Playing Cassette TapesBlank Skip Music RepeatTape counter display External disc control featuresSwitching the Tape display Operation Playing Disc modePausing and Restarting Disc Play Playing DiscsFast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play Switching Display for DiscsTrack Search Canceling Direct Disc Search While It Is Operating Making a Forward Disc SearchPresetting Disc Names Dnps Track / Disc Repeat Track ScanRandom Play Disc Name Preset Play DnppTo cancel Dnpp mode Rapid display forward / reverseMenu settings Text / Title ScrollMenu System Manual Time AdjustmentCalendar Adjustment Touch Sensor ToneCalendar Mode Adjusting the dateEntering the month or day setting mode Memo ModeAutomatic Time Adjustment Adjusting Time AutomaticallySwitching to a Different Traffic Information Station Manual Open Button SettingClean Reception System Circuit Crsc Traffic Information FunctionIf you press the Reset button or remove the battery Security CodeTime setting for removing the faceplate Contrast AdjustmentSwitching Graphic Display Switching preoutKEX/ec4/dB Sound Coordinate system Dual Zone SystemExternal Amp Control Basic Operations of remote Loading and Replacing the BatteriesBasic operations Tuner featuresCassette player features External disc control features Accessories Installation ProcedureConnecting Wires to Terminals ACCInstallation non-Japanese cars Locking the faceplate to the unitRemoving the Unit Removing the hard rubber frameInstallation Japanese-cars Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause SolutionCD/External disc control mode Eject No Disc Blank No Track No Panel Hold Specifications FM tuner sectionPage Page Page Page Page

KRC-708, KRC-X858 specifications

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