Kenwood KRC-859C - Manual (Page 34)

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Other features
(See page 7)
Code Security Function
After a security code has been registered, power cannot be
restored if the battery is disconnected from the unit unless the
code is first input.
All the steps in this procedure (1 through 7) must be completed
before the code security function can be turned on. However,
once the procedure is finished, it need not be repeated.
Once the code security function has been activated, "SECURITY"
disappears from the MENU system. Note that it will no longer be
possible to cancel this function afterwards.
Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.
"MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.
Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the “SECURITY” appears
in the display.
Press the
4 button to search in the other direction.
Hold down either the AM or FM button for two seconds or
more.
"ENTER" will appear in the display for one second, indicating
the code setting mode has been entered. When "CODE"
appears in the display, you can start inputting the code.
Press the preset button and enter your security code.
Use the security code shown on your Car Audio Passport.
Example: Enter "3510" as your code, pressing the buttons as
follows:
Hold down the DISP button for three seconds or more.
The security code will be set.
"RE-ENTER" will appear in the display for one second, asking
5
4
3
2
1
NOTE
Step Button to press
# Times
pressed
Display
1 #1 4 “3”
3
6 “5” #2 2
#3 “1” 2
4 #4 1 “0”
you to enter the code once again for confirmation. When
"CODE" appears in the display, you can start inputting the
code.
Press the Preset button and input the security code again.
Hold down the DISP button again for three seconds or more.
"APPROVED" will appear in the display, with the code security
function turning on. From this point on, if the unit is
disconnected from the battery, the security code must be
entered the first time that the unit's power is turned on.
"ENTER" and "CODE" will appear in the display, asking you to
input the code.
If you input an incorrect security code, the display ask you once
more to input the correct one. Follow the procedure in step 6
above.
If you press the RESET button or remove the battery:
The first time you turn the unit on again, "CODE" will appear in
the display, asking you to input the security code.
Repeat steps 6 and 7 above, and input the security code.
You can start operating the unit again when "APPROVED"
appears in the display.
If you enter the wrong code, "WAITING" is displayed and you
cannot make further input of the code for a fixed interval (see
table below), which grows longer each time you enter the wrong
code.
When "CODE" is displayed, you can make input again.
The number of wrong inputs is displayed.
NOTE
NOTE
7
6
Number of wrong
inputs
Interval until next input
is allowed
1 -
2 5 minutes
3 1 hour
4 24 hours