KDC-W7027 KDC-7027 CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-2750-00/02 (EV/E2V) B64-2750-00_U.S(E).Indd 1 03.11.
Contents Safety precautions 3 GSM Hands Free Unit control features 28 Notes 5 Notes on playing MP3/WMA 6 About CDs 8 Receiving a call Phone Book Search Direct Dial SMS (Short Message Service) Mode Phone Book/ Message (SMS) data synchronize Notes on Multi-function Key System 9 General features 10 Power Hiding the Control Panel Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator System Q Speaker Setting Audio Control Rotary Volume knob operation mode select Dual Zone System Display Mode Switching Text Display
Safety precautions 2WARNING 2CAUTION To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions: To prevent damage to the machine, take the following precautions: • Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully locked in place. Otherwise it may fall out of place when jolted. • When extending the ignition, battery, or ground wires, make sure to use automotive-grade wires or other wires with a 0.75mm² (AWG18) or more to prevent wire deterioration and damage to the wire coating.
Safety precautions About CD players/disc changers connected to this unit KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players released in 1998 or later can be connected to this unit. Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwood dealer for connectable models of disc changers/ CD players. Note that any KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players released in 1997 or earlier and disc changers made by other makers cannot be connected to this unit. Unsupported connection may result in damage.
Notes Cleaning the Unit If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth. If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe neutral detergent off. • Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch the surface or erases characters.
Notes on playing MP3/WMA KDC-W7027 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. 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. For recording on an empty disc up to the maximum capacity at once, check Disc at Once.
MP3/WMA playing order When selected for play, Folder Search, File Search, or for Folder 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.
About CDs Handling CDs Removing CDs • Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD. 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. • 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.
Notes on Multi-function Key System Multi-function Key System serves to control various functions with the [2] — [5] buttons. The basic operation of the Multi-function Key System is described below. What’s the Multi-function Key System? This unit is equipped with the Multi-function Key System that enables the operation of multiple functions with one button. For example, you can enter the Display Control Mode or turn ON/OFF the Random Play by pressing the [3] button during CD play.
General features ATT 1–6 NEXT SRC TI VOL Q SCRL/ NAME.S AM/ SW FM 4 ¢ ATT indicator indicator Function display Power Turning ON the Power Turn the vehicle ignition ON. The panel appears. • When the power is ON, the 'Security Code' (page 32) is displayed as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF". Turing OFF the Power Turn the vehicle ignition OFF or press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. The panel hides. Hiding the Control Panel Prevents tampering with the unit while your car is being serviced etc.
Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button. Source required Tuner CD External disc (Optional accessory) Auxiliary input Standby (Illumination only mode) Display "TUNER" "CD" "CD CH"/"CD2" "AUX" "STANDBY" • This unit automatically turns full power OFF after 20 minutes lapses in Standby mode in order to save the vehicles battery. The time until full power OFF can be set in 'Power OFF Timer' (page 36).
General features Audio Control 1 Select the source for adjustment Press the [SRC] button. 2 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "AUD" is displayed above the [2] button. Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 9). 3 Enter Audio Control mode Press the [2] ("AUD") button. • The Adjustment item can also be controlled by the rotary volume knob. Refer to 'Rotary Volume knob operation mode select'(page 13).
2nd section Rotary Volume knob operation mode select [2] button Adjustment Item Display Front/Rear High Pass Filter "HPF" Range THRU/100/125/170 Hz [3] button Adjustment Item Display Subwoofer Low Pass Filter "LPF SW" Range 50/80/120/THRU Hz [4] button Adjustment Item Loudness Display "LOUD" Range ON/OFF Display "Balance" "Fader" Range L 15 — R 15 R 15 — F 15 The rotary volume knob can be used for volume adjustment and various function setups.
General features In External disc, or Auxiliary input source Dual Zone System • Makes the sound different for the front channel and rear channel. Output the Internal source sound from either one of the front or rear channels, and the sound of other source from the Dual zone channel. • • 1 Select the source Press the [SRC] button. Select the source sound to be output from the Dual zone channel. • 2 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button.
Text Display Switching Switching the text display. 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [3] button. Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 9). 2 Enter display control mode Press the [3] ("DISP") button. In Auxiliary input source Information Auxiliary input name Clock Display "AUX Name" "Clock" In Standby Information Clock Display "STANDBY" "Clock" 4 Exit Display Control mode Press the [6] button.
General features External Display Switching Switching the display in the External Display connected. 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [3] button. Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 9). 2 Enter display control mode Press the [3] ("DISP") button. 3 Select the display Press the [4] ("OUT") button. "OEM DISP" is displayed. Each time the button is pressed the display switches.
Theft Deterrent Panel TEL Mute The Backpanel of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in. Removing the Backpanel When a call comes in "CALL" is displayed. The audio system pauses. 1 Turn the ignition OFF or press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. Turn OFF the power, and the control panel becomes horizontal. • After the set time passes in 'OFF Wait Time Setting' (page34), the panel is closed.
Tuner features 1–6 NEXT SRC TI AM ST indicator Band display FM 4 ¢ Preset station number Frequency display Tuning Station Preset Memory Selecting the station. Putting the station in the memory. 1 Select tuner source 1 Select the band 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.
Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning Putting a station with good reception in the memory automatically. Calling up the stations in the memory. 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. 3 Select the Auto Memory Entry mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "Auto-Memory" display. 4 Open Auto Memory Entry 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
RDS features 1–6 NEXT TI PTY TI indicator TI SCRL PTY indicator AM FM 4 ¢ RDS indicator Traffic Information Radio Text Scroll Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic bulletin starts even when you aren’t listening to the radio. Scrolling the displayed radio text. 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.
2 Select the Program Type 3 Search for the selected Program Type Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is pressed the Program Type switches as shown below. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31.
RDS features Changing Language for PTY Function Selecting the Program Type display language. 1 Enter PTY mode Refer to 'PTY (Program Type)' (page 20). 2 Enter Changing Language mode Press the [SCRL] button. 3 Select the language Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is pressed the language switches as shown below. Language English French Swedish German Display "English" "French" "Swedish" "German" 4 Exit Changing Language mode Press the [SCRL] button. 22 | English B64-2750-00_U.S(E).
CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features NEXT 2–5 0 SRC TI 38 Track number SCRL/ DISC–/ DISC+/ NAME.S AM FM IN indicator 4 ¢ Disc number Track time 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 "CD2" "CD CH" "MD CH" Disc player CD player CD changer MD changer Pause and play Press the [38] button.
CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features Playing CD & MP3/WMA Fast Forwarding and Reversing When there is no disc inserted Fast Forwarding Hold down on the [¢] button. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. 1 Open the panel to insert disc Press the [0] button. 2 Insert a disc. • When the faceplate has been slid open, it might interfere with the shift lever or something else.
In CD & External disc source Repeat play Track Repeat Disc Repeat (In Disc Changer) OFF Display "(T-)Repeat ON" "D-Repeat ON" "Repeat OFF" turns ON or OFF. When it’s ON, "Random ON" is displayed. • When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts. In MP3/WMA source Repeat play File Repeat Folder Repeat OFF Display "File REP ON" "FOLD REP ON" "Repeat OFF" Function of disc changer Magazine Random Play Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random order.
CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features Function of the KDC-W7027 Function of MP3/WMA Disc Naming (DNPS) Folder Select Attaching a title to a CD. Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to. 1 Play the disc you want to attach a name to 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "FSEL" is displayed above the [5] button. Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 9). 2 Enter Folder Select mode Press the [5] ("FSEL") button.
Text/Title Scroll Scrolling the displayed CD text, MP3/WMA text, or MD title. Press the [SCRL] button. English | B64-2750-00_U.S(E).Indd 27 27 03.11.
GSM Hands Free Unit control features 1–6 NEXT TI TI SCRL AM FM 4 ¢ Receiving a call Received calls can be answered when a GSM Hands Free Unit (optional accessory) is connected to this unit. • Inserting a disc while a call is in progress will cause the telephone to be hung up. 1 When a Call is Received "HF CALL" will be displayed. 2 Accept a call Press the [1], [3] — [6] or [NEXT] button. Switching between the Name and Telephone Number Press the [TI] button.
Phone Book Search Mode item Initial Select Mode Redial Mode Display "Initial" "Redial" 4 Select the initial of a person to dial (In Initial Select Mode) Press the [FM] or [AM] button. • Initials including no corresponding name will not be displayed. 5 Switch the Name Press the [4] or [¢] button. Switching between the Name and Telephone Number Press the [TI] button. 4 Enter the telephone number Press the number [#], [*] and [+](ANG) buttons on the remote. • You can input max 32 digits.
GSM Hands Free Unit control features SMS (Short Message Service) Mode 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "H-F" is displayed above the [2] button. Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 9). 2 Enter Hands Free mode Press the [2] ("H-F") button. 3 Select the SMS Mode Press the [5] ("SMS") button. "SMS Mode" is displayed. 4 Select the Message Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Menu system SRC TI MENU AM FM 4 ¢ RDS indicator Menu System 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 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. 4 Exit Menu mode Press the [MENU] button.
Menu system In Standby mode The unit can be used. Security Code Because authorization by the Security Code is required when it’s removed from the vehicle, personalizing this unit is by using the Security Code is a help in preventing theft. • If an incorrect code is input, "WAITING" is displayed, and the input prohibited time shown below is generated. After the input prohibited time lapses, "CODE" is displayed, and input can be done. • When the Security Code function is activated it can’t be released.
When hands free unit connecting Auto Response time Adjust Setting the time from an incoming call to the automatic response. Synchronize Clock Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this unit’s clock. Display "SYNC ON" "SYNC OFF" Setting Synchronizes the time. Adjust the time manually. … Display and Setting "HF WT OFF" "HF WT 1S" • It takes 3 to 4 minutes to synchronize the clock.
Menu system Contrast Adjustment "EJCT ANG LVL" Adjusting the display contrast. Opens and closes the panel after setting the angle of the control panel to the horizontal position. … Display and Setting "Contrast 0" … "Contrast 5" (Original setting) In Standby mode Panel action setting "Contrast 10" Sets the panel movement when the panel action (back/forward movement) is set to its most end position. Dimmer Dimming this unit’s display automatically when the vehicle light switch is turned ON.
Built-in Amp Mute Setting Toggles ON or OFF the mute control on the builtin amplifier. Turning ON this control enhances the preout quality. Display "AMP Mute OFF" "AMP Mute ON" Setting The built-in amplifier activates. The built-in amplifier deactivates. B.M.S. (Bass Management System) Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the main unit. Display "AMP Bass FLT" "AMP Bass +6" "AMP Bass +12" "AMP Bass +18" Setting Bass boost level is flat. Bass boost level is low (+6dB).
Menu system In Tuner mode Auto Memory Entry For the operation method refer to 'Auto Memory Entry' (page 19). Display "ATPS ON" "ATPS OFF" Setting The Auto TP Seek Function is ON. The Auto TP Seek Function is OFF. In FM reception AF (Alternative Frequency) Monaural Reception When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch to another frequency broadcasting the same program in the same RDS network with better reception. Noise can be reduced when stereo broadcasts are received as monaural.
4 Adjust the AMP Control item Press the [4] or [¢] button. • This setting is done after setting 'Security Code' (page 32). 5 Exit AMP Control mode Press the [MENU] button. Built-in Auxiliary input Setting • You cannot use the LX AMP operation during standby mode. Set the Built-in Auxiliary Input function. Display "AUX OFF" "AUX ON" Setting When selecting the source there’s no Auxiliary Input. When selecting the source there’s Auxiliary Input.
Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories Installation Procedure 1 ..........1 2 ..........2 3 ..........1 4 ..........2 38 | 1. To prevent short circuits, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - terminal of the battery. 2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit. 3. Connect the wire on the wiring harness. 4. Take Connector B on the wiring harness and connect it to the speaker connector in your vehicle. 5.
Connecting Wires to Terminals Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISO–JASO) (Accessory3) Antenna Cord (ISO) Rear right output (Red)/ Subwoofer right output (Red) REAR SUB WOOFER FM/AM antenna input Rear left output (White)/ Subwoofer left output (White) Front right output (Red) FRONT To External Display/ Steering remote Front left output (White) AUX right input (Red) AUX IN AUX left input (White) To KENWOOD disc changer/ GSM hands free unit/ External optional accessory To connect these leads, refer to
Connecting Wires to Terminals Functions 2WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector Yellow Blue/White Orange/White Red Black Battery Power Control Dimmer Ignition (ACC) Earth (Ground) Connection 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.
Installation Installation Locking the Backpanel to the unit Metal mounting strap (commercially available) If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit so that it does not fall off. Firewall or metal support 1 Refer to the Removing the Backpanel function of 2 the section on 'Theft Deterrent Panel' (page 17) and remove the Backpanel. Insert the panel lock screws into the holes at the sides of the panel.
Removing the Unit Removing the hard rubber frame 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the upper level. Upper the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure. Lock Catch Removing the Unit 1 Refer to the section 'Removing the hard rubber 2 3 frame' (page 42) and then remove the hard rubber frame. Remove the screw (M4 × 8) on the back panel. Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side, as shown.
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. ? No sound can be heard, or the volume is low. ✔ The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side. ☞ Center the fader and balance settings. ✔ The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected incorrectly. ☞ Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness correctly.
Troubleshooting Guide Tuner source ? ? Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is not extended. ☞ Pull the antenna out all the way. ✔ The antenna control wire is not connected. ☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on 'Connecting Wires to Terminals'. It isn’t the set Traffic information sound volume. ✔ The set sound volume is less than the tuner sound volume. ☞ If the tuner sound volume is louder than the set sound volume,the tuner sound volume is used.
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. ➪ Load the disc magazine properly. No CD in the unit. ➪ Insert the CD. No Disc: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. ➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine. TOC Error: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. ➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine. The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upsidedown. The CD is scratched a lot.
Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner 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.
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