— 2 —EnglishContentsBefore useSafety precautions ........................................................................2General featuresPower............................................................................................4Switching Modes ..........................................................................4Volume ..........................................................................................5Attenuator .....................................................................................5Loudness ......................................................................................5Audio Control Setting ....................................................................5dB (Sound Coordinate) ..................................................................6Clock display .................................................................................6Adjusting Time ..............................................................................6Tuner featuresTuning ...........................................................................................7Station Preset Memory .................................................................8Auto Memory Entry.......................................................................8Frequency Step Setting.................................................................8CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) .......................................8Cassette player featuresPlaying Cassette Tapes .................................................................9Fast Forwarding and Rewinding Cassette Tapes..........................9Tuner Call ....................................................................................10Accessories.........................................................11Installation Procedure.........................................11Connecting Wires to Terminals...........................12Installation ..........................................................13Troubleshooting guide ........................................15Specifications .....................................................16To prevent injury or fire, take thefollowing precautions:• Insert the unit all the way in until it is fullylocked in place. Otherwise it may fall out ofplace when jolted.• When extending the ignition, battery, orground wires, make sure to use automotive-grade wires or other wires with a 0.75mm2(AWG18) or more to prevent wiredeterioration and damage to the wire coating.• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leaveany metallic objects (such as coins or metaltools) inside the unit.• If the unit starts to emit smoke or strangesmells, turn off the power immediately andconsult your Kenwood dealer.• Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it tostrong shock.The unit may break or crack because itcontains glass parts.• Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the LCDis damaged or broken due to shock. Theliquid crystal fluid may be dangerous to yourhealth or even fatal.If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCDcontacts your body or clothing, wash it offwith soap immediately.2WARNINGSafety precautions