KDC-PSW9521 KDC-M9021SE KDC-M9021 KDC-8021 CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO © B64-2597-00/00 (EF)
English Contents Safety precautions......................3 About RDS ..................................5 Notes on playing MP3/WMA.......6 About CDs...................................8 General features .........................
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 0.75mm2 (AWG18) or more to prevent wire deterioration and damage to the wire coating.
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. If the unit still fails to operate properly after the Reset button has been pressed, contact your local KENWOOD dealer for assistance.
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.
English Notes on playing MP3/WMA(KDC-PSW9521)/ MP3(KDC-M9021SE/KDC-M9021) This unit can play MP3(MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer 3)/WMA. Note, however, that the MP3/WMA recording media and formats acceptable are limited. When writing MP3/WMA, pay attention to the following restrictions. Acceptable media The MP3/WMA recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW. When using CD-RW, do full format not quick format to prevent malfunction.
MP3/WMA 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.
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. CDs that can’t be used • CDs that aren’t round can’t be used.
General features AM/ NF Power VOL FM Turning ON the Power Turn the vehicle ignition ON. The faceplate reverses and control panel is displayed. Turning OFF the Power Turn the vehicle ignition OFF. When the set time for removing the faceplate (page 16) lapses, the faceplate reverses and the control panel is hidden. Do not apply force to the faceplate during operation. It can cause damage.
English General features Sound setting Flat User memory Rock Pops Easy Top 40 Jazz Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button. Source required Tuner CD External disc Auxiliary input Standby (Illumination only mode) Display "TUNER" "COMPACT DISC"/"CD" "DISC-CH"/"DISC" "AUX" "ALL OFF" Display "FLAT" "User Preset" "ROCK" "POPS" "EASY" "TOP 40" "JAZZ" • User memory: The values set on the
Adjustment Item Display Bass Center Frequency "Bass FRQ" Bass level "Bass" Bass Q Factor "Bass Q" Bass Extend "Bass EXT" Middle Center "MID FRQ" Frequency Middle level "MID" Middle Q Factor "Middle Q" Treble Center Frequency"TRE FRQ" Treble level "TRE" Balance "Balance" Fader "Fader" Non-Fading level* "NF Level" Front High Pass Filter* "HPF Front" Rear High Pass Filter* "HPF Rear" Non-Fading Low Pass Filter* Non-Fading Phase* "LPF NF" Volume offset Loudness Range 60/70/80/100 or 150 Hz –8 — +8 1.00/1.
English General features Function of the KDC-PSW9521/KDC-M9021SE/KDC-M9021 Speaker & Woofer Setting Speaker setting allows the System Q settings to be fine-tuned according to the type of speakers. Woofer setting allows for Network configuration according to the type of subwoofers. 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "ALL OFF" display. 2 Enter Speaker & Woofer Setting mode Press the [Q] button. "Speaker Setting" is displayed. 3 Select the Setting mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Speaker type OFF For 5 & 4 in. speaker For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker For the OEM speaker 4 Display "OFF" "5/4inch" "6*9/6 inch" "O.E.M." 5 Exit Display Control mode Press the [MENU] button. Full Screen display can be selected when "Display Type C" is selected in (page 32). Exit Speaker Setting mode Press the [Q] button. Switching the Standby Display Switching the information displayed in Standby.
English General features Switching Upper and Lower Part Display In Tuner source Switching the upper and lower part display. 1 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. 2 Select Display Control mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "Display Mode Select"/"Disp Mode Select" display. 3 Enter Display Control mode Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second. 4 Switch the Upper part display Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Lower Part Display Information Spectrum Analyzer (KDC-PSW9521) Spectrum Analyzer & Graphic (KDC- M9021SE/ M9021/ 8021) Spectrum Analyzer & Clock (KDC- M9021SE/ M9021/ 8021) Spectrum Analyzer (KDC- M9021SE/ M9021/ 8021) Track Title Disc Title Disc name Date Spectrum Analyzer & Clock (KDC-PSW9521) Clock & Graphic (KDC- M9021SE/ M9021/ 8021) Lower Part Display Information Spectrum Analyzer (KDC-PSW9521) Spectrum Analyzer & Graphic (KDC-M9021SE/ M9021) Spectrum Analyzer & Clock (KDC-M9021SE/ M9021) Spectrum An
English General features Theft Deterrent Faceplate Hiding the Control Panel The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Prevents tampering with the unit while your car is being serviced etc. Removing the Faceplate Hiding the control panel Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. The faceplate slides open. When the time set in (page 33) lapses, the faceplate is hidden and the power turns OFF.
Tuner features AM Tuning FM Selecting the station. #1/5 #2/6 #3/7 #4/8 P.M MENU SRC ¢ 4 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. During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON.
English Tuner features Direct Access Tuning (Function of remote) 4 Select the preset number Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 5 Put the frequency in the memory Press the [P.M] button for at least 2 seconds. The preset number display blinks 1 time. 6 Repeating steps 3 to 5 and putting the desired broadcast station in the memory. On each band, 1 station can be put in the memory on each [#1] — [#8]. 7 Exit Memory mode Press the [P.M] button. Entering the frequency and tuning.
• When the (page 35) is ON, only RDS stations are put in the memory. • When Auto Memory Entry is done with the FM2 band, the RDS stations preset in the FM1 band aren't put in the memory. Likewise, when it is done with the FM3 band, RDS stations preset in FM1 or FM2 aren't put in the memory. 8 stations can be put in the memory on each band. SNPP (Station Name Preset Play) (Function of Remote) Displaying the program service name and selecting the station.
English RDS features Traffic Information FM AM Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic bulletin starts even when you aren't listening to the radio. #1/5 #2/6 #3/7 #4/8 TI /PTY /P.M /SCRL ¢ 4 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.
. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. PTY (Program Type) Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station. 1 Enter PTY mode Press the [PTY] button for at least 1 second. "PTY Select" is displayed. This function can't be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception. 2 Select the Program Type Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is pressed the shown below. No. Program Type 1. Speech 2. Music 3. News 4. Current Affairs 5. Information 6. Sport 7. Education 8. Drama 9.
English RDS features Program Type preset Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory and calling it up quickly. Changing Language for PTY Function Selecting the Program Type display language. 1 Enter PTY mode Refer to (page 21). 2 Enter Changing Language mode Press the [TI] button. "PTY LANG Select" is displayed. 3 Select the language Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is pressed the language switches as shown below.
CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features AM FM 4 ¢ SCN/ REP/ 0 MENU #1 D.REP SCRL RDM/ M.RDM/ F.
English CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features The MP3/WMA media that this unit can play are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW. The medium formats must be ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, Joliet, or Romeo. The methods and precautions to be followed for writing MP3/WMA data are covered in (page 6). Check that section before creating your MP3/WMA media. Playing CD & MP3/WMA When there is no disc inserted 1 Slide open the faceplate Press the [0] button. 2 Insert a disc.
Track Search Searching for a song on the disc or in the MP3/WMA folder. Press the [4] or [¢] button. Album Search Direct Album Search (Function of disc changers with remote) Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number. 1 Enter the disc number Press the number buttons on the remote. 2 Do Album Search Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Canceling Direct Album Search Press the [38] button. Selecting the disc set in the Disc changer or the folder recorded on the MP3/WMA media.
English CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features 2 Album Repeat (Function of CD/MD) Replaying the disc in the Disc changer you're listening to. Release it when the song you want to listen to is played Press the [SCN] button. Press the [REP] button for at least 1 second. Each time the button is pressed Album Repeat turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, the "Disc Repeat ON" is displayed. Random Play Play all the songs on the disc or MP3/WMA folder in random order.
Selecting a folder in the same level Press the [4] or [¢] button. With the [4] button you move to the previous folder, and with the [¢] button to the next folder. Function of the KDC-PSW9521/KDC-M9021SE/KDC-M9021 Album Select (Function of MP3/WMA) Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to. 1 Enter Album Select mode Press the [F.SEL] button for at least 1 second. "Select Mode" is displayed. During Select mode the folder information is displayed as shown below.
English CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features Characters can be entered by using a remote with number buttons. Example: If "DANCE" is entered. Disc Naming (DNPS) Attaching a title to a CD. 1 Character "D" "A" "N" "C" "E" Play the disc you want to attach a name to A title can't be attached to a MD. 2 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. 3 Select Name set mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "Name Set" display.
Menu system Menu System FM AM 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. SRC ¢ 4 1 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. 2 Select the menu item Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Example: When you want to set the beep sound select the "Beep" display.
English Menu system 5 Mask Key Because authorization by the Mask Key is required when it's removed from the vehicle, personalizing this unit by using the Mask Key is a help in preventing theft. 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "ALL OFF" display. 2 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. When "MENU" is displayed, "Mask key" is displayed. 3 Enter Mask key mode Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second. "BAR BAR 1"/"TRANSMIT1" is displayed.
2 3 Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second. The clock display blinks. Adjust the hours Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Adjust the minutes Press the [4] or [¢] button. 4 Date Mode Setting the date format. 1 Select Date Mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "Date Mode" display. 2 Select the date format Press the [4] or [¢] button. Exit Clock adjustment mode Press the [MENU] button. Date Adjustment 1 Select Date Adjust mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
English Menu system Function of the KDC-PSW9521 Switching Display Type Icon/Spectrum analyzer Select Setting the Display type. Display "Display Type A" "Display Type B" "Display Type C" Setting Display type divided into Upper and Lower parts. Display type that uses mainly the display upper part. Full screen display type. • "Display Type C" can't be selected in Standby. • The display of each part can be changed.
Function of the KDC-M9021SE/KDC-M9021/KDC-8021 Font Color Select Selecting the display font color. 1 2 System Q Setting display/don't display for the System Q factors (Bass center frequency, Bass Q factor, Bass extend, Middle center frequency, Middle Q factor, and Treble center frequency) in Audio control. Select Font Color Select Mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "Font Col Select" display. Display "System Q ON" "System Q OFF" Select the color Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Dual Zone System B.M.S. Frequency Offset Makes the sound different for the front channel and rear channel. Display "Zone 2 OFF" "Zone 2 ON" Setting the central frequency boosted by B.M.S. Display "AMP Freq Normal" "AMP Freq Low" Setting Both the front and rear are Auxiliary input sound. The front is this unit's internal source, and the rear is Auxiliary input sound. • When the Dual Zone System is ON, there is no rear channel audio control or other effect.
Local Seek Auto Memory Entry Only stations whose reception is good are searched for in auto seek tuning. Display "Local.S OFF" "Local.S ON" For the operation method refer to (page 18). Setting The local seek function is OFF. The local seek function is ON. AF (Alternative Frequency) When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch to another frequency broadcasting the same program in the same RDS network with better reception.
English Menu system Monaural Reception Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function) 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 "Regional ON" "Regional OFF" Noise can be reduced when stereo broadcasts are received as monaural. Display "MONO OFF" "MONO ON" Setting The Region Restrict Function is ON. The Region Restrict Function is OFF. Setting The monaural reception is OFF.
5 6 Select the Auxiliary input display Press the [4] or [¢] button. Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown below. • "AUX" • "TV" • "VCP" • "GAME" • "PORTABLE" • "DVD" Power OFF Timer Setting the timer to turn this unit's power OFF automatically when Standby mode continues. Using this setting can save the vehicle's battery power. Display "OFF – – – –" "OFF 20min" (Original setting) "OFF 40min" "OFF 60min" Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the [MENU] button.
English Basic Operations of remote Loading and Replacing the battery Use one lithium battery (CR2025). Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case. 2WARNING Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a doctor immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed. Do not set the remote on hot places such as above the dashboard. Basic operations [VOL.] buttons Adjusting the volume.
[#0] — [#9] buttons When in (page 25) and (page 25), enter the track/disc number. In Tuner source [FM]/ [AM] buttons Select the band. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. [4]/ [¢] buttons Tune up or down band. [#0] — [#9] buttons Press buttons [#1] — [#8] to recall preset stations. [DIRECT] button Enters and cancels the (page 18) mode.
English Accessories External view ......... Number of items External view ......... Number of items 1 4 .........1 2 .........2 .........1 5 .........1 3 .........1 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. To prevent short circuits, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - terminal of the battery. 2.
Connecting Wires to Terminals Non-fading right output (Red) (KDC-PSW9521/ M9021SE/ M9021 only) Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISO–JASO) (Accessory3) 1 Non-fading left output (White) (KDC-PSW9521/ M9021SE/ M9021 only) 29 NON FADING Antenna Cord (ISO) 3 Front right output (Red) 13 FRONT FM/AM antenna input 2 Front left output (White) 14 Rear right output (Red) 11 REAR To KENWOOD disc changer/ DAB control input/ KPA-SD100/KPA-HD100/KPA-SS100 16 Rear left output (White) 12 To External Display/ Steering
English Connecting Wires to Terminals Installation 2WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.41) 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.
Removing the Unit 1 Locking the faceplate to the unit If you want to lock the faceplate to the unit so that it does not fall off, follow the directions below. Insert the removal tool into the indentations in the hard rubber frame, and pull it gently until the lock is released. 1 Refer to the function "Removing the faceplate" (page 16) and remove the faceplate. 2 Insert the provided screw into the hole at the center of the bottom side of the faceplate which you have removed from the unit.
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. ? There’s no loudness effect.12 ✔ You’re using Non-fading preout. ☞ Loudness has no effect in Non-fading preout. ? The TEL mute function does not work.15 ✔ The TEL mute wire is not connected properly.
Troubleshooting Guide ? Disc source Non-fading output, Non-fading Low Pass Filter and Non-fading setting can’t be done.28 ✔ The (page 11) is OFF.29 ☞ Turn it ON. ? ✔ The (page 34) is ON.30 ☞ Turn it OFF. ✔ Unsupported disc changer is connected.51 ☞ Connect the supported disc changer. (page 3) ? There’s no Front High Pass Filter and Rear High Pass Filter effect.31 ✔ The Non-fading preout is being used. ☞ There’s no effect in Non-fading preout.
English Troubleshooting Guide ? MP3/WMA source A CD ejects as soon as it is loaded.62 ✔ The CD is upside-down. ☞ Load the CD with the labeled side up. ? ✔ The CD is quite dirty.63 ☞ Clean the CD, referring to the section on (page 8). ? The disc won’t insert.65 ✔ There’s already another disc inserted. ☞ Press the [0] button and remove the disc. ? Direct Track Search and Direct Album Search can’t be done.66-1 ✔ Another function is ON. ☞ Turn Random Play or other functions OFF.
Troubleshooting Guide ? Can’t enter Album Select mode.101 ✔ There’s no folder recorded in the MP3/WMA media. ☞ Use a media with levels. ? The songs in the selected folder aren’t played in Album Select mode.102 ✔ There are no MP3/WMA in the selected folder. ☞ Make sure there’s recorded content in the MP3/WMA media. ? The MP3/WMA track/album search takes time.78 ✔ Many tracks are recorded on the media. ☞ When the media directory is complex, the track/album search can take time.
English Troubleshooting Guide Mecha Error: 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. If the "Mecha Error" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. Hold Error: The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds 60°C (140°F), stopping all operation.
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 (±3.0 dB) ..............................30 Hz – 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) ..............................................65 dB Selectivity (DIN) (±400 kHz).............
