KDC-PSW9527 KDC-W9027 KDC-W8027 CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-2746-00/00 (EV) KDC-PSW9527(E)_U.S _r5 1 03.11.
Contents Safety precautions 4 Notes 6 About CDs 7 Notes on playing MP3/WMA 8 Notes on Multi-function Key System 10 Notes on Sound Management System 11 General features 12 33 Tuning Direct Access Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning SNPP (Station Name Preset Play) RDS features 35 Traffic Information Radio Text Scroll PTY (Program Type) Program Type preset Changing Language for PTY Function CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features Power Hiding the Control Panel Sel
Menu system Menu System Security Code Touch Sensor Tone Manual Clock Adjustment Phone voice speaker setting Microphone sensitivity adjust Auto Response time Adjust Date Adjustment Date Mode Synchronize Clock DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Selectable Illumination Triangle indicator setting Font Type Select Dimmer OFF Wait Time Setting Eject angle setting Panel action setting System Q Setting(KDC-W8027) Audio Setup (KDC-PSW9527/KDC-W9027) Built-in Amp Mute Setting B.M.S. (Bass Management System) B.M.S.
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.
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.
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 playing MP3/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. Acceptable medium formats The following formats are available for the media used in this unit.
Loading such a medium may produce loud noise to damage the speakers. • Do no attempt to play a medium containing a non-MP3/ WMA file with the MP3/WMA extension. The unit mistakes non-MP3/WMA files for MP3/WMA data as long as they have the MP3/WMA extension. • Do not attempt to play a medium containing non MP3/ WMA. 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.
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.
Notes on Sound Management System The KDC-PSW9527/W9027 allows you to set up the best sound field to your car using the audio setup. This is the Sound Management System. First, set up the sound field in your car by 'Audio setup (Easy mode)' (page 28). Proceed to the following steps for sound field setup. There are two types of audio setup mode: Easy audio setup (called Easy mode) and Professional audio setup (called PRO mode). 1. Enter Audio Setup mode. Press the [NEXT] button.
General features ATT VOL 1-6 Q 38 Power Turning ON the Power Turn the vehicle ignition ON. The panel appears. • When the power is ON, the 'Security Code' (page 46) is displayed as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF". NEXT SCRL/ AM/ NAME.S SW FM 4 SRC ¢ Hiding the control panel Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. When the time set in 'OFF Wait Time Setting' (page 49) lapses, the panel is hidden and the power turns OFF. Showing the control panel Press the left part at the lower side of the panel.
Selecting the Source Rotary Volume knob operation mode select Press the [SRC] button. Source required Tuner CD External disc (Optional accessory) Auxiliary input Standby (Illumination only mode) Display "TUNER" "Compact Disc" "CD Changer" "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 52).
General features Display Mode Switching Switching the display mode. 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [3] (KDC-W8027)/ [4] (KDCPSW9527/W9027) button. Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 10). 2 Enter display control mode Press the [3] ("DISP") (KDC-W8027)/ [4] ("DISP") (KDC-PSW9527/W9027) button.
The text display in the Upper text display part In Tuner source Information Program Service name or Frequency Radio text or Frequency Date Clock Spectrum Analyzer & Clock Display "BAND+ch+PS" "R-TEXT" "DATE" "CLOCK" "S/ANA+CLOCK" Displaying the frequency during Program Service name reception Press the [SCRL] button for at least 1 second. The frequency for the RDS station will be displayed for 5 seconds instead of the Program Service name.
General features The text display in the Lower text display part In Tuner source Display "LOGO" "CLOCK" "S/ANA+CLOCK" "R-TEXT" "DATE" Display "LOGO" "CLOCK" "S/ANA+CLOCK" "DISC-TITLE" "TRACK-TITLE" "DNPS" "DATE" In MP3/WMA source Information KENWOOD Logo Clock Spectrum Analyzer & Clock Song title & Artist name Album name & Artist name Folder name File name Date Display "LOGO" "CLOCK" "S/ANA+CLOCK" "DATE" • If 'Dual Zone System' (page 24) is turned ON while the spectrum analyzer is displayed, the spectru
Display:B/ Display:C/ Display:D Display:B/ Display:C/ Display:D Graphic part/ Spectrum Analyzer Display Switching Wallpaper selecting Switching the graphic Display/ Spectrum analyzer display. 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [3]/ [4] button. Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 10). 2 Enter display control mode Press the [3]/ [4] ("DISP") button.
General features In MP3/WMA source Display:B/ Display:C 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]/ [4] button. Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 10). 2 Enter display control mode Press the [3]/ [4] ("DISP") button. 3 Select the display mode Press the [2] ("MODE") button. Select the "Display:B"/ "Display:C" display.
3 Select the display Press the [5] ("OUT") button. "Disp Out Select" is displayed. Each time the button is pressed the display switches. 4 Exit display control mode Press the [6] ("RTN") button. Panel Position Setting Setting the angle or back-forward position of the control panel. 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "PNL" is displayed above the [4]/ [5] button.
General features 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' (page49), the panel is closed.
Function of the KDC-PSW9527/KDC-W9027 System Q You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of music. 1 Select the source to set Press the [SRC] button. 2 Select the Sound type Press the [Q] button. Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches. Sound setting Natural Rock Pops Easy Top 40 Jazz User memory Installer Display "Natural" "ROCK" "POPS" "EASY" "TOP 40" "JAZZ" "USER" "INSTALLER" • User memory: The values set on the 'Audio Setup (PRO mode)' (page 30).
General features Function of the KDC-W8027 6 Adjust the Audio Control item Audio Control 1 Select the source for adjustment Press the [4] or [¢] button. Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown below. 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 10). 3 Enter Audio Control mode Press the [2] ("AUD") button.
[5] button • According to the Bass Q Factor setting value, the frequencies that can be set in Bass Center Frequency change as shown below. Bass Q Factor 1.00/1.25/1.50 2.00 Bass Center Frequency 60/70/80/100 60/70/80/150 • When the bass extend is set to ON, low frequency response is extended by 20%. • WOW: TruBass, FOCUS and SRS 3D are all set to values shown below. WOW High Low OFF TruBass ON ON OFF FOCUS High Low OFF SRS 3D ON ON OFF • TruBass: Assisting the playback for the super bass sound.
General features Function of the KDC-W8027 4 Select the item for adjustment Speaker Setting Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type. Press the desired [2] — [3] button. Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted switch as shown below. Adjustment Item Dual Zone System Dual Zone System Front & Rear 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STANDBY" display.
• When the 'Dual Zone System' is ON, each of the following setup is ignored. - "WOW"/ "PLII"/ "POSI"/ "PHASE" ('Audio control' (KDC-PSW9527/W9027) (page 26)) - "X'over"/ "EQ"/ "DTA" ('Audio Setup (PRO mode)' (page 30)) - System Q ('System Q' (KDC-PSW9527/W9027) (page 21)) - WOW/ X'OVER ('Audio Control' (KDC-W8027) (page 22)) • The Dual Zone System can be used only when you have set the rear speaker to any mode other than "None" in the 'Audio Setup (Easy mode)' (page 28).
Function of the KDC-PSW9527/KDC-W9027 Sound management features 1-6 NEXT 4 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 "AD CTRL" is displayed above the [2] button. Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 10). 3 Enter Audio Control mode Press the [2] ("AD CTRL") button. 4 Select the Adjustment item section Press the [NEXT] button.
2nd section [2] "PLII" "MUSIC" (Music) "MOVIE" (Movie) "MATRIX" (Matrix) [5] "FINE" [3] "WOW" "LOW" (Low) "MIDDLE" (Middle) "HIGH" (High) "USER" (User) [5] "FINE" [2] "PNRM" [3] "DIM" [4] "CT-WDTH" [2] "FOCUS" [3] "TruBass-F" [3] "TruBass-R" [4] "SRS 3D" 2nd section Multi-function key operation [2] "POSI" [3] "BL/F" [3] "BL" [3] "F" [4] "VOFF" [5] "SW LEVEL" [5] "SW"*2 [5] "PHASE" Audio control item Position setting Balance setting Fader setting Volume offset Subwoofer level Subwoofer Phase setting
Function of the KDC-PSW9527/KDC-W9027 Sound management features Audio Setup (Easy mode) 1 Selects the Easy mode of Audio setup See the 'Audio Setup' (page 50) and select "Audio Setup: Easy". 2 Select the source for adjustment Press the [SRC] button. 3 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "AD SET" is displayed above the [3] button. Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 10). 4 Enter Audio Setup mode Press the [3] ("AD SET") button.
• The Adjustment item can also be controlled by the rotary volume knob. Refer to 'Rotary Volume knob operation mode select' (page 13). • You can select the Speaker level only when you have set the speaker to anything other than "None" using the "SP-SEL". • *2 Function of the KDC-PSW9527 7 Exit Audio setup mode Press the [6] ("RTN") button. English | KDC-PSW9527(E)_U.S _r5 29 29 03.11.
Function of the KDC-PSW9527/KDC-W9027 Sound management features Audio Setup (PRO mode) 1 Selects the PRO mode of Audio setup See the 'Audio Setup' (page 50) and select "Audio Setup: PRO". 2 Select the Audio Setup item for adjustment Select an audio setup item you wish to adjust by referring to Step 2-5 of 'Audio Setup (Easy mode)' (page 28).
2nd section Audio Setup Memory (PRO mode) Audio setup item User Memory User Insttaller Call User Call Insttaller Multi-function key operation [2] [2] "USER" "MEMORY" [3] "INST" [3] [2] "USER" "CALL" [3] "INST" 1 Selects the PRO mode of Audio setup See the 'Audio Setup' (page 50) and select "Audio Setup: PRO". 2 Select the source for adjustment Press the [SRC] button. • You can store an adjusted audio setup value by selecting "MEMORY". Also, you can recall it by selecting "CALL".
Function of the KDC-PSW9527/KDC-W9027 Sound management features Audio Setup memory Recall 1 Enter Audio Setup mode Press the [3] ("AD SET") button. 2 Select the Recall section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "CALL" is displayed above the [3]/[5] button. 3 Call the Audio setup memory and select an item to call the memory value Press the [3]/ [5] ("CALL") button. • If you have set the Audio Setup to "Audio Setup: PRO" using 'Audio Setup' (page 50), press button [3].
Tuner features 1-6 NEXT MENU Band display AM Preset station number FM 4 SRC ¢ Frequency display Tuning Function of remote Selecting the station. Direct Access Tuning 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. Entering the frequency and tuning.
Tuner features Station Preset Memory Preset Tuning Putting the station in the memory. Calling up the stations in the memory. 1 Select the band 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Select the frequency to put in the memory Press the [4] or [¢] button. 3 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "[1]" — "[6]" are displayed above the [1] — [6] buttons. Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 10). Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
RDS features 1-6 PTY TI SCRL AM FM 4 ¢ Frequency display Radio text 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 [SCRL] button. Press the [TI] button. Each time the button is pressed the Traffic Information function turns ON or OFF. When it’s ON, "Traffic Info"/ "Announcement" is displayed.
RDS features PTY (Program Type) Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station. 1 Enter PTY mode Press the [PTY] button. • 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 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.
Changing Language for PTY Function Selecting the Program Type display language. 1 Enter PTY mode Refer to 'PTY (Program Type)' (page 36). 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.
CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features 2-5 38 SCRL/ AM/ FM/ NAME.S DISC- DISC+ Track number Playing CD & MP3/WMA When there is no disc inserted 1 Open the panel to insert disc Press the [0] button. 2 Insert a disc. SRC NEXT 4 ¢ Track time Pause and play Press the [38] button. Each time the button is pressed the song pauses or plays. Eject the disc 1 Eject the disc Press the [0] button. • When the faceplate has been slid open, it might interfere with the shift lever or something else.
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 "Compact Disc" "CD Changer" "MD Changer" Disc player CD player CD changer MD changer Pause and play Press the [38] button. Each time the button is pressed it pauses and plays. Function of remote Direct Track/File Search Doing Track/File Search by entering the track/file number.
CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Random Play Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or MP3/WMA folder you’re listening to. Play all the songs on the disc or MP3/WMA folder in random order. 1 Select the key function section 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "REP" is displayed above the [4] button. Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 10).
Function of MP3/WMA Folder Select Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen 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 10). • The methods for moving to other folders in the folder select mode are different from those in the folder search mode. See 'Notes on playing MP3/WMA' (page 8) for details.
CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features Disc Naming (DNPS) Attaching a title to a CD. 1 Play the disc you want to attach a name to • A title can’t be attached to MD or MP3/WMA media. • Refer to the 'Text Display Switching' (page14/18) and select the "DNPS" display. 2 Enter name set mode • 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 discs.
GSM Hands Free Unit control features 1-6 TI NEXT SCRL AM FM 4 ¢ Name/ Telephone number Receiving a call Received calls can be answered when a GSM Hands Free Unit (optional accessory) is connected to this unit. 1 When a Call is Received 3 Hang up Press the [2] ("HANG") button. • Inserting a disc while a call is in progress will cause the telephone to be hung up. "Hands Free" will be displayed. 2 Accept a call Press the [1], [3] — [6] or [NEXT] button.
GSM Hands Free Unit control features Function of remote Phone Book Search Selecting a telephone number from the phone book. 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "H-F" is displayed above the [2] (KDC-W8027)/ [3] (KDCPSW9527/W9027) button. Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 10). 2 Enter Hands Free mode Inputting the telephone number with number buttons on the remote, and dialing.
4 Select the Message Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 5 Switch the Display Press the [4] or [¢] button. Each time the button is pressed the mode switches as follows: SMS Mode item Name/ Phone Number Date Message When the display line of a message is 'Text Scroll' (page 52) set to "Manual", scrolling is possible with [4]/[¢], and when the setting is set to "Auto", scrolling is automatic. Switching between the Name and Telephone Number Press the [TI] button.
Menu system SRC MENU AM FM 4 ¢ Menu display 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.
• When the Security Code function is activated it can’t be released. Note, your Security Code is the 4 digit number entered in your "Car Audio Passport" in this package. 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STANDBY" display. 2 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. When "MENU" is displayed, "Security" is displayed. • If an incorrect code is input, "WAITING" is displayed, and the input prohibited time shown below is generated.
Menu system When hands free unit connecting; In Standby mode Date Adjustment Phone voice speaker setting 1 Select Date Adjust mode Selecting the speaker to output the Phone voice. Display "SP SEL: ALL" "SP SEL: F-Right" "SP SEL: F-Left" Setting Phone voice sent to the front and rear speaker. Phone voice send to the front right speaker. Phone voice sent to the front left speaker. Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "Date Adjust" display.
DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Dimmer A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves. Dimming this unit’s display automatically when the vehicle light switch is turned ON. Display "DSI: ON" "DSI: OFF" Setting LED flashes. LED OFF. Display "Dimmer: ON" "Dimmer: OFF" Setting The display dims. The display doesn’t dim. Selectable Illumination OFF Wait Time Setting Selecting the button illumination color as green or red.
Menu system In Standby mode In Standby mode Panel action setting Built-in Amp Mute Setting Sets the panel movement when the panel action (back/forward movement) is set to its most end position. Toggles ON or OFF the mute control on the builtin amplifier. Turning ON this control enhances the preout quality. Display "Panel Control:1" "Panel Control:2" Setting No angle can be adjusted if the panel position has been set to its most end position.
In Tuner mode News Bulletin with Timeout Setting 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. Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek "Seek mode: Auto 1" Automatic search for a station. Preset station "Seek mode: Auto 2" Search in order of the stations seek in the Preset memory. Manual "Seek mode: Manual" Normal manual tuning control.
Menu system Auto TP Seek When the TI function is ON and poor reception conditions are experienced when listening to a traffic information station, another traffic information station with better reception will be searched for automatically. Display "ATPS: ON" "ATPS: OFF" Setting The Auto TP Seek Function is ON. The Auto TP Seek Function is OFF. Display "OFF: – – – – –" "OFF: 20min" (Original setting) "OFF: 40min" "OFF:60min" Setting Power OFF Timer function is OFF. Turns the power OFF after 20 minutes.
1 Inset a CD-R/CD-RW. Insert a CD-R/CD-RW containing files to be downloaded into this unit. Refer to 'Playing CD & MP3/WMA' (page 38) for details. Our URL http://www.kenwood.net-disp.com describes how to make CD-R/CD-RW. 2 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STANDBY" display. 3 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. • When a new movie is downloaded, it is overwritten to the currently downloaded movie.
Menu system Rotary volume operation select Various items can be set using the rotary volume knob. Display "Rotary SEL:ON" "Rotary SEL:OFF" Setting The rotary volume knob can be used for item setup. The rotary volume knob cannot be used for item setup. • To use the rotary volume knob for item setup, select "Rotary SEL: ON" and press the [1] button in each setup mode. 54 | English KDC-PSW9527(E)_U.S _r5 54 03.11.
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. Keep on slide Pull out 2WARNING Basic operations [VOL.] buttons Adjusting the volume. [SRC] button Each time the button is pressed the source switches. For the source switching order refer to 'Selecting the Source' (page 13). [ATT] button Turning the volume down quickly.
Basic Operations of remote In Tuner source GSM Hands Free Unit operations [FM]/ [AM] buttons Select the band. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. [4]/ [¢] buttons Switching the display. [4]/ [¢] buttons Tune up or down band. [0] — [9] buttons Press buttons [1] — [6] to recall preset stations. [DIRECT]/ [OK] button Enters and cancels the 'Direct Access Tuning' (page 33) mode. [FM]/ [AM] buttons Switching the initials and messages.
Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories Installation Procedure 1 ..........1 2 ..........2 3 ..........1 4 ..........2 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 A B Subwoofer output (Navy Blue) KDC-W9027 Subwoofer output (Black) KDC-W8027 Subwoofer right output (Red) Center output (Navy Blue) — CENTER Subwoofer left output (White) SUB WOOFER KDC-PSW9527 FRONT Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISO–JASO) (Accessory3) REAR Antenna Cord (ISO) A B Front right output (Red) Front left output (White) Rear right output (Red) Rear left output (White) AUX right input (Red) AUX IN To External Display/ Steering remote FM/AM antenna inp
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. If the ISO connector pins are set as described in 2 or 3, make the connection as illustrated.
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 20) 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 61) 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. General ? The power does not turn ON. ✔ The fuse has blown. ☞ After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with one with the same rating. ✔ Speaker cable touches on chassis etc. ☞ Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly and press the reset button.
? ? ? ? ? The panel is not hidden even when the power is turned off. ✔ The protection function for preventing fingers or other things from getting caught in between the panel and this unit has been activated. ☞ Turn off the power again. Sound is interrupted when Dual Zone System is set to ON. ✔ When Dual Zone System is set to ON while the Menu system’s 'AF (Alternative Frequency)' (page 51) is set to ON, the sound quality may be adversely affected if the internal source is set to the tuner.
Troubleshooting Guide MP3/WMA source ? ? ? Cannot play an MP3/WMA. ✔ The media is scratched or dirty. ☞ Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on 'About CDs' (page 7). The sound skips when an MP3/WMA is being played. ✔ The media is scratched or dirty. ☞ Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on 'About CDs' (page 7). ✔ The recording condition is bad. ☞ Record the media again or use another media. The messages shown below display your systems condition.
Hold Error: NO NAME: The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds 60°C (140°F), stopping all operation. ➪ Cool down the unit by opening the windows or turning on the air conditioner. As the temperature falls below 60°C (140°F), the disc will start playing again. • Attempted to display DNPS during the CD play having no disc names preset. • Attempted to display SNPS during the receiving session of the station having no station name preset.
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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