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KDC-MV6521(E)_U.S r4.5 02.10.8 2:26 PM Page 2 English Contents Safety precautions......................3 About RDS ..................................5 Notes on playing MP3 ................6 About CDs...................................8 General features .........................9 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Loudness System Q Audio Control Speaker Setting TEL Mute Switching Display Auxiliary Input Display Setting Non-fading Output Theft Deterrent Faceplate Tuner features ...............
KDC-MV6521(E)_U.S r4.5 02.10.8 2:26 PM Page 3 Safety precautions 2WARNING 2CAUTION To prevent injury and/or fire, take the following precautions: To prevent damage to the machine, take the following precautions: • Insert the unit all the way until it is fully locked in place. Otherwise it may fly out of place during collisions and other jolts. • When extending the ignition, battery, or ground wires, make sure to use automotivegrade wires or other wires with a 0.
KDC-MV6521(E)_U.S r4.5 02.10.8 2:26 PM Page 4 English Safety precautions NOTE • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset button is pressed. After you press the reset button, the Mask Key will be needed to restart the unit.
KDC-MV6521(E)_U.S r4.5 02.10.8 2:26 PM Page 5 About RDS The marking of products using lasers (Except for some areas) CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT The label is attached to the chassis/case and says that the component uses laser beams that have been classified as Class 1. It means that the unit is utilizing laser beams that are of a weaker class. There is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the unit.
KDC-MV6521(E)_U.S r4.5 02.10.8 2:26 PM Page 6 English Notes on playing MP3 Entering ID3 tag This unit can play MP3(MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer 3). Note, however, that the MP3 recording media and formats acceptable are limited. When writing MP3, pay attention to the following restrictions. The Displayable ID3 tag is ID3 version 1.x. For the character code, refer to the List of Codes. Acceptable media The MP3 recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW.
KDC-MV6521(E)_U.S r4.5 02.10.8 2:26 PM Page 7 MP3 playing order When a Track Search is executed with file ¡$ being played ... When selected for play, Album Search, Track Search, or for Album Select, files and folders are accessed in the order in which they were written by the CD writer. Because of this, the order in which they are expected to be played may not match the order in which they are actually played.
KDC-MV6521(E)_U.S r4.5 02.10.8 2:26 PM Page 8 English About CDs Handling CDs CD cleaning • Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD. Clean from the center of the disc and move outward. Removing CDs • CD-R and CD-RW are easier to damage than a normal music CD. Use a CD-R or a CD-RW after reading the caution items on the package etc. • Don’t stick tape etc. on the CD. Also, don’t use a CD with tape stuck on it. When removing CDs from this unit pull them out horizontally.
KDC-MV6521(E)_U.S r4.5 02.10.8 2:26 PM Page 9 General features u/d SRC FM ¢ Release button Power Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. OFF DAB PTY MENU When the power is ON, the (page 24) is displayed as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF". SCAN RDM REP M.RDM DISP NAME TI AUD NF LOUD 4 ATT / LOUD AM / Q / NF AUD GSM Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. DISP KDC-MV6521/M6021/6021 Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button.
KDC-MV6521(E)_U.S r4.5 02.10.8 2:26 PM Page 10 English General features 2 Volume Increasing Volume Press the [u] button. Decreasing Volume Press the [d] button. Attenuator Turning the volume down quickly. Select the Sound type Press the [Q] button. Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches.
KDC-MV6521(E)_U.S r4.5 Adjustment Item Bass level Middle level Treble level Balance Fader Volume offset 02.10.8 2:26 PM Display "Bas"/"BAS" "Mid"/"MID" "Tre"/"TRE" "Bal"/"BAL" "Fad"/"FAD" "V-OFF" Page 11 Range –8 — +8 –8 — +8 –8 — +8 Left 15 — Right 15 Rear 15 — Front 15 –8 — ±0 Volume offset: Each source's volume can be set as a difference from the basic volume. 5 Exit Audio Control mode Press the [AUD] button. Speaker Setting Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "ALL OFF" display.
KDC-MV6521(E)_U.S r4.5 02.10.8 2:26 PM Page 12 English General features KDC-5021/5021V/506 : Information Track number & Track Time Disc name Disc title (In External disc source) Track title (In External disc source) Clock Switching Display Switching the information displayed. Press the [DISP] button. Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown below.
KDC-MV6521(E)_U.S r4.5 • • • • • • 4 02.10.8 2:26 PM Page 13 "AUX" "TV" "VCP" "GAME" "PORTABLE" "DVD" Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Removing the Faceplate Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the [DISP] button. 1 Press the Release button. Drop open the faceplate. 2 Drawing the faceplate to left side pull it to the front and remove it.
KDC-MV6521(E)_U.S r4.5 02.10.8 2:26 PM Page 14 English Tuner features SRC FM MENU ¢ Tuning Selecting the station. OFF DAB PTY MENU SCAN RDM REP M.RDM DISP NAME TI 1 Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. 2 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. 3 Tune up or down band Press the [4] or [¢] button.
KDC-MV6521(E)_U.S r4.5 02.10.8 2:26 PM Page 15 RDS features ¢ FM PTY Auto Memory Entry Putting a station with good reception in the memory automatically. OFF DAB PTY MENU 1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. SCAN 3 Select the Auto Memory Entry mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "A-Memory"/"A-MEMORY" display.
KDC-MV6521(E)_U.S r4.5 02.10.8 2:26 PM Page 16 English RDS features Traffic Information 1 Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic bulletin starts even when you aren't listening to the radio. Press the [TI] button. Each time the button is pressed the Traffic Information function turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "TI" indicator is ON. When a traffic information station isn't being received the "TI" indicator blinks.
KDC-MV6521(E)_U.S r4.5 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 02.10.8 Religion Phone In Travel Leisure Jazz Music Country Music National Music Oldies Music Folk Music Documentary 2:26 PM "Religion" "Phone In" "Travel" "Leisure" "Jazz" "Country" "Nation M" "Oldies" "Folk M" "Document" Page 17 "RELIGION" "PHONE IN" "TRAVEL" "LEISURE" "JAZZ" "COUNTRY" "NATION M" "OLDIES" "FOLK M" "DOCUMENT" Program Type preset Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory and calling it up quickly.
KDC-MV6521(E)_U.S r4.5 02.10.8 2:26 PM Page 18 English RDS features CD/MP3/External disc control features SRC FM 38 ¢ Changing Language for PTY Function Release button Selecting the Program Type display language. OFF 1 Enter PTY mode Refer to (page 16). 2 Enter Changing Language mode Press the [DISP] button. DAB PTY MENU SCAN RDM REP M.RDM DISP NAME TI GSM AUD NF LOUD 3 4 Select the language Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
KDC-MV6521(E)_U.S r4.5 02.10.8 2:26 PM Page 19 Playing CD & MP3 When there is no disc inserted 1 Drop open the faceplate Press the Release button. 2 3 Insert a disc. Press the faceplate on the right side, and return it to its former position. • When the faceplate has been dropped open, it might interfere with the shift lever or something else. If this happens, pay attention to safety and move the shift lever or take an appropriate action, then operate the unit.
KDC-MV6521(E)_U.S r4.5 02.10.8 2:26 PM Page 20 English CD/MP3/External disc control features Playing External Disc Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to this unit. Press the [SRC] button. Select the display for the disc player you want. Display examples: Display Disc player "CD2" CD player "DISC-CH" CD changer/ MD changer Pause and play Press the [38] button. Each time the button is pressed it pauses and plays. • Disc #10 is displayed as "0".
KDC-MV6521(E)_U.S r4.5 02.10.8 2:26 PM Page 21 Track Scan Playing the first part of each song on the disc or MP3 folder you are listening to and searching for the song you want to listen to. 1 Start Track Scan Press the [SCAN] button. "Scan ON"/ "SCAN ON"/ "SCN ON" is displayed. 2 Release it when the song you want to listen to is played Press the [SCAN] button. Magazine Random Play (Function of disc changer) Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random order. Press the [M.
KDC-MV6521(E)_U.S r4.5 02.10.8 2:26 PM Page 22 English CD/MP3/External disc control features Function of the KDC-MV6521/KDC-M6021 Album Select (Function of MP3) Canceling the Album Select mode Press the [#5] button. Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to. 1 Enter Album Select mode Press the [#5] button. During Select mode the folder information is displayed as shown below. Displays the current folder name.
KDC-MV6521(E)_U.S r4.5 02.10.8 2:26 PM Page 23 Menu system SRC FM MENU ¢ • When operation stops for 10 seconds the name at that time is registered, and Name Set mode closes. • Media that you can attach names to - Internal CD player: 30 (KDC-MV6521/M6021/6021)/ 10 (KDC-5021/5021V/506) discs - External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the CD changer/ player. Refer to the CD changer/ player manual. • The name of a CD can be changed by the same operation you used to name it.
KDC-MV6521(E)_U.S r4.5 02.10.8 2:26 PM Page 24 English Menu system Menu System Security Code Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions. The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after this operation explanation. 1 2 3 4 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. Select the menu item Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
KDC-MV6521(E)_U.S r4.5 02.10.8 2:26 PM Page 25 Press the Reset button and when it's removed from the battery power source 1 2 2 Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second. The clock display blinks. 3 Adjust the hours Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Turn the power ON. Do the step 4 through 7 step operation, and reenter the security code. "APPROVED" is displayed. The unit can be used.
KDC-MV6521(E)_U.S r4.5 02.10.8 2:26 PM Page 26 English Menu system Function of the KDC-MV6521 Selectable Illumination Illumination Color Setting Selecting the button illumination color as green or red. Display "KEY GRN" "KEY RED" You can set the display to a desired color. Setting The illumination color is green. The illumination color is red. 1 Select Illumination Color Setting Mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "COL" display.
KDC-MV6521(E)_U.S r4.5 02.10.8 2:26 PM Page 27 The set color memory Press the [#5] button for at least 2 seconds. When the setting in the memory is called up press the [#5] button. Function of the KDC-MV6521/KDC-M6021/KDC-6021 Switching preout Switching the preout between the rear and non-fading. (In nonfading it outputs without effect from the fader control.) The blue fine adjustment setting cannot be stored in memory.
KDC-MV6521(E)_U.S r4.5 02.10.8 2:26 PM Page 28 News Bulletin with Timeout Setting Tuning Mode It switches automatically when a news bulletin starts even if the radio isn't being listened to. Also, the time interval when interrupt is prohibited can be set. Sets the tuning mode.
KDC-MV6521(E)_U.S r4.5 02.10.8 2:26 PM Page 29 Text Scroll Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function) Setting the displayed text scroll. You can choose whether or not to restrict the RDS channels, received with the AF function for a particular network, to a specific region. Display "REG ON" "REG OFF" Display "SCL MANU" "SCL AUTO" Setting The Region Restrict Function is ON. The Region Restrict Function is OFF. Setting Doesn't scroll. Scrolls when the display changes.
KDC-MV6521(E)_U.S r4.5 02.10.8 2:26 PM Page 30 English Accessories External view Number of items 1 ..........................................1 2 ..........................................2 3 ..........................................1 4 ..........................................2 The use of any accessories except for those provided might result in damage to the unit. Make sure only to use the accessories shipped with the unit, as shown above. Installation Procedure 1.
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KDC-MV6521(E)_U.S r4.5 02.10.8 2:26 PM Page 32 English Connecting Wires to Terminals 2WARNING Installation ■ Installation Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.31) The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type of vehicle you drive. Make sure to make the proper connections to prevent damage to the unit. The default connection for the wiring harness is described in 1 below. If the ISO connector pins are set as described in 2 or 3, make the connection as illustrated.
KDC-MV6521(E)_U.S r4.5 02.10.8 2:26 PM Page 33 ■ Removing the hard rubber frame ■ Removing the Unit 1 1 Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame” and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 3 Remove the screw (M4×8) on the back panel. Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the lower level. Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure. Lock Catch Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side, as shown.
KDC-MV6521(E)_U.S r4.5 02.10.8 2:26 PM Page 34 English Troubleshooting Guide What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems. ? The Non-fading output can’t be turned ON or OFF.14 ✔ The (page 27) is set is set on Rear preout. ☞ Change it to Non-fading preout. ? The TEL mute function does not work.
KDC-MV6521(E)_U.S r4.5 02.10.8 2:26 PM Page 35 ? Even though Synchronize Clock is ON, the clock can’t be adjusted.35 ✔ The received RDS station isn’t sending time data. ☞ Receive another RDS station. ? The Dimmer function doesn’t work. 38-1 ✔ The Dimmer wire isn’t connected correctly. ☞ Check the Dimmer wire connection. ? ? ✔ The CD is upside-down.53 ☞ Load the CD with the labeled side up. ✔ The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified.
KDC-MV6521(E)_U.S r4.5 02.10.8 2:26 PM Page 36 English Troubleshooting Guide ? The disc won’t insert.65 ✔ There’s already another disc inserted. ☞ Press the [0] button and remove the disc. ? ? Track Search can't be done.66-2 ✔ For the albums first or last song. ☞ For each album, Track Search can't be done in the backward direction for the first song or in the forward direction for the last song. MP3 source ? Cannot play an MP3.67 ✔ Not conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, and Romeo.
KDC-MV6521(E)_U.S r4.5 02.10.8 2:26 PM Page 37 The messages shown below display your systems condition. EJECT: No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded.E01 ➪ Load the disc magazine properly. No CD in the unit. ➪ Insert the CD. MECHA ER: Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the unit is malfunctioning for some reason.E99 ➪ Check the disc magazine. And then press the reset button on the unit.
KDC-MV6521(E)_U.S r4.5 02.10.8 2:26 PM Page 38 English Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Audio section Frequency range (50 kHz space) ..............87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) .................................0.7 µV/75 Ω Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) ..............................1.6 µV/75 Ω Frequency response (±3 dB) .................................30 Hz – 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) ................................
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