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KDC-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:16 PM Page 2 English Contents Safety precautions......................3 About RDS ..................................5 Notes on playing MP3/WMA.......6 About CDs...................................8 General features .........................
KDC-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:16 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-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:16 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. If the unit still fails to operate properly after the Reset button has been pressed, contact your local KENWOOD dealer for assistance.
KDC-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:16 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-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 PM Page 6 English Notes on playing MP3/WMA(KDC-PSW9521)/ MP3(KDC-M907/KDC-M9021) Entering ID3 tag and Contents Description This unit can play MP3(MPEG1, 2 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. The Displayable ID3 tag is ID3 version 1.x. For the character code, refer to the List of Codes.
KDC-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 PM Page 7 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.
KDC-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 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-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 PM Page 9 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.
KDC-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 PM Page 10 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
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KDC-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 PM Page 12 English General features Function of the KDC-PSW9521/KDC-M907/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.
KDC-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 PM Page 13 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.
KDC-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 PM Page 14 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.
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KDC-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 PM Page 16 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.
KDC-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 PM Page 17 Tuner features Tuning AM 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.
KDC-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 PM Page 18 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.
KDC-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 PM Page 19 • 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.
KDC-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 PM Page 20 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.
KDC-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 PM Page 21 21. 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.
KDC-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 PM Page 22 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.
KDC-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 PM Page 23 CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features AM FM 4 ¢ SCN/ REP/ 0 MENU #1 D.REP SCRL RDM/ M.RDM/ F.
KDC-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 PM Page 24 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.
KDC-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 PM Page 25 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.
KDC-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 PM Page 26 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.
KDC-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 PM Page 27 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-M907/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.
KDC-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 PM Page 28 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.
KDC-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 PM Page 29 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. ¢ 4 SRC 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.
KDC-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 PM Page 30 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.
KDC-M907 2 3 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 PM Page 31 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 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.
KDC-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 PM Page 32 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.
KDC-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 PM Page 33 Function of the KDC-M907/KDC-M9021/KDC-8021 Font Color Select Selecting the display font color. 1 Select Font Color Select Mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "Font Col Select" display. 2 Select the color Press the [4] or [¢] button. Display "System Q ON" "System Q OFF" Dimmer Setting The System Q factors are displayed. The System Q factors aren't displayed.
KDC-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 PM Page 34 Dual Zone System B.M.S. Frequency Offset Setting the central frequency boosted by B.M.S. Makes the sound different for the front channel and rear channel. Display "Zone 2 OFF" "Zone 2 ON" 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.
KDC-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 PM Page 35 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.
KDC-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 PM Page 36 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.
KDC-M907 5 6 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 PM Page 37 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.
KDC-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 PM Page 38 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.
KDC-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 PM Page 39 [#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.
KDC-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 PM Page 40 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.
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KDC-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 PM Page 42 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.
KDC-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 PM Page 43 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.
KDC-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 PM Page 44 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.
KDC-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 PM Page 45 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.
KDC-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 PM Page 46 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.
KDC-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 PM Page 47 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.
KDC-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 PM Page 48 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.
KDC-M907 _U.S 04.2.4 4:17 PM Page 49 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) ..............................................
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