Kenwood KRC-579B, KRC-V679R, KRC-679R Switching Modes, Attenuator, Turning Loudness On/Off

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General features

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Switching Modes

Switching Modes:

Each time you press the SRC button, the mode switches as follows:

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Tuner mode

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Tape mode

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External disc control mode 1

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External disc control mode 2 / AUX mode

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Standby mode

Selecting the standby mode:

Press the SRC button repeatedly to select to "ALL OFF" . When "ALL OFF" is displayed, the standby mode is turned on. The standby mode turns all functions off although leaving the unit’s power on. Use this mode when you want to have the display illuminated but do not want to listen to anything.

NOTE

•The mode switches to the next mode from any mode which cannot be used.

•The external disc control mode will differ depending on the unit that is connected.

•To enable the selection of External disc control mode 2/AUX mode, you should connect optional switching adapter KCA- S210A (which allows you to select both External disc control mode 2 and AUX mode) or CD changer (KDC-CPS87, KDC- CX87, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) or switching adapter CA-C1AX (which allows you to select AUX mode only).

During the AUX mode, "AUX" (or AUX-name display) will show in the display. When the CA-C1AX is being used, the AUX Mode will replace the External Disc Control Mode.

•If you have selected Standby mode, the timer function that turns the power off automatically will be activated.

To find out how to set the time on the timer, and how to cancel the timer function, refer to the section on the Power OFF Timer

function under Menu settings (page 32).

The Power OFF Timer function is enabled only after the security code (page 26) is set up.

NOTE

Selecting AUX-name display

Holding down the DISP button for two seconds or more during the AUX mode, AUX-name display is blinked for AUX-name selection mode.

Pressing 4 or ¢ button during this mode allows you to select "AUX" , "TV" , "VCP" , "GAME" or "PORTABLE" in the AUX mode. The AUX-name selection mode can be exited by pressing the DISP button or doing nothing for 10 seconds.

Attenuator

This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly.

Turning Attenuator On/Off:

Press the ATT button to switch the attenuator on and off. When the attenuator is on, the ATT indicator blinks.

When the attenuator is off, the volume returns to the original level.

NOTE

Turning the volume up, or turning it all the way down deactivates the attenuator function.

Loudness

This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is turned down.

The LOUD indicator lights up, when the loudness function is on.

Turning Loudness On/Off:

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Contents KRC-V679R KRC-679R KRC-579R KRC-579B Contents Safety precautions 2WARNING 2CAUTIONCleaning the Faceplate Terminals Volume General featuresPower Increasing VolumeLoudness Switching ModesAttenuator Turning Loudness On/OffSpeaker Setting Switching the Preset Sound SettingSystem Q Adjust each mode Audio Control SettingSelecting mode Clock displayWhen the telephone rings TEL MuteReattaching the Faceplate Theft Deterrent FaceplateRemoving the Faceplate Hiding the control panelTuner features Switching Display for Tuner Tuner featuresTuning Station Preset MemoryRDS features RDS Radio Data System RDS featuresAlarm Traffic Information FunctionTo scroll manually Presetting Volume for Traffic Information/NewsRadio Text Scroll To scroll automaticallyProgramme Type PTY Function Switching to Other Stations with the Same Type of ProgrammeCancelling Programme Type Function During Its Operation Select the type of programme to be receivedEnter the Changing Language Mode Changing Language for Programme TypePTY FunctionSwitching Tape Types Cassette player featuresUsing Dolby B Noise Reduction Playing Cassette TapesBlank Skip Using Dpss Direct Programme Search SystemCancelling Dpss During Its Operation Skipping to Later Tracks Fast Forward DpssSwitching the Tape display Switching Display for Cassette TapesCancelling Music Repeat Function Music RepeatPausing and Restarting Disc Play Playing Disc modeSwitching Display for Discs Switching Display for DiscsTrack Search External disc control featuresFast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play Disc SearchStarting the Track Scan Track ScanRandom Play Stopping to Listen to the Track Being ScannedPresetting Disc Names Dnps Magazine Random PlayText / Title Scroll Menu settings Menu settings Menu SystemCode Security Function Display and setting Manual Time AdjustmentIf you press the Reset button or remove the battery Display and settingSwitching Graphic Display Automatic Time AdjustmentVariable Illumination Colour Setting Selectable IlluminationDimmer Contrast AdjustmentTo finely adjust blue Blue Adjust Mode External Amp ControlSelecting Tuning Mode In Tuner mode News Bulletin Function with PTY News Timeout SettingLocal Seek Function In Tuner mode Auto Memory Entry In Tuner modeRestricting RDS Region Region Restrict Function Cancelling Auto Memory Entry During Its OperationAF Alternative Frequency Function Auto TP Seek FunctionMonaural Reception FM reception of Tuner mode Text Scroll In FM or External disc control modePower OFF Timer Accessories Installation ProcedureConnecting Cables to Terminals Connector Function GuideInstallation Removing the hard rubber frame Locking the faceplate to the unit Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause SolutionTroubleshooting Guide External disc control mode No Panel Specifications Cassette player section
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KRC-V679R, KRC-579B, KRC-579R, KRC-679R specifications

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