Kenwood KDC 7021 User Manual

CD-RECEIVER  
KDC-V7521  
KDC-B7021  
KDC-7021  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
KDC-7021SE  
© B64-2594-00/00 (E2W)  
Safety precautions  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION  
2WARNING  
2CAUTION  
About CD players/disc changers  
To prevent injury and/or fire, 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 automotive-  
grade wires or other wires with an area of  
0.75mm2 (AWG18) or more to prevent wire  
deterioration and damage to the wire  
coating.  
To prevent short circuits, never put or leave  
any metallic objects (e.g., coins or metal  
tools) inside the unit.  
• If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange  
smells, turn off the power immediately and  
consult your Kenwood dealer.  
• Make sure not to get your fingers caught  
between the faceplate and the unit.  
• Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to  
strong shock.  
The unit may break or crack because it  
contains glass parts.  
To prevent damage to the machine,  
take the following precautions:  
• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative  
12V DC power supply.  
• Do not open the top or bottom covers of the  
unit.  
• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to  
direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity.  
Also avoid places with too much dust or the  
possibility of water splashing.  
• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive  
shock, as it is a piece of precision  
equipment.  
• When replacing a fuse, only use a new one  
with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with  
the wrong rating may cause your unit to  
malfunction.  
To prevent short circuits when replacing a  
fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.  
• Do not place any object between the  
faceplate and the unit.  
• During installation, do not use any screws  
except for the ones provided. The use of  
improper screws might result in damage to  
the main unit.  
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.  
Setting the "O-N" Switch to the "N" position for  
the applicable KENWOOD disc changers/ CD  
players.  
The functions that can be used and the  
information that can be displayed will differ  
depending on the models being connected.  
You can damage both your unit and the CD  
changer if you connect them incorrectly.  
Do Not Load 8-cm (3-in.) CDs in the CD  
slot  
If you try to load an 8-cm CD with its adapter  
into the unit, the adapter might separate from  
the CD and damage the unit.  
• Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the  
LCD is damaged or broken due to shock. The  
liquid crystal fluid may be dangerous to your  
health or even fatal.  
If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD  
contacts your body or clothing, wash it off  
with soap immediately.  
• Do not apply excessive force to the moving  
faceplate. Doing so will cause damage or  
malfunction.  
• Do not apply excessive force to the open  
faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will  
cause damage or breakdown.  
— 3 —  
Safety precautions  
• The illustrations of the display and the panel  
appearing in this manual are examples used  
to explain more clearly how the controls are  
used. Therefore, what appears on the display  
in the illustrations may differ from what  
appears on the display on the actual  
equipment, and some of the illustrations on  
the display may represent something  
impossible in actual operation.  
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals  
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get  
dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.  
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.  
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.  
When using the unit for the first time  
In order to deactivate the demonstration  
mode. Transmit the Mask Key's signal. (page  
22)  
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.  
• Press the reset button if the Disc auto  
changer fails to operate correctly. Normal  
operatin should be restored.  
Lens Fogging  
Right after you turn on the car heater in cold  
weather, dew or condensation may form on  
the lens in the CD player of the unit. Called  
lens fogging, CDs may be impossible to play.  
In such a situation, remove the disc and wait  
for the condensation to evaporate. If the unit  
still does not operate normally after a while,  
consult your Kenwood dealer.  
Cleaning the CD Slot  
As dust can accumulate in the CD slot, clean it  
occasionally. Your CDs can get scratched if  
you put them in a dusty CD slot.  
Reset button  
• Characters in the LCD may become difficult  
to read in temperatures below 41 ˚F (5 ˚C).  
• If you send products in for repair that include  
a mask key, make sure to present the unit  
together with the mask key.  
— 4 —  
About RDS  
The marking of products using lasers  
(Except for some areas)  
RDS (Radio Data System)  
When listening to an RDS station, the program  
service name of the station is displayed,  
advising you quickly which station is being  
received.  
CLASS 1  
LASER PRODUCT  
RDS (Radio Data System) stations also  
transmit alternative frequency data for the  
same station. When you are making long trips,  
this function automatically switches to the  
particular frequency with the best reception  
for the particular network of stations that you  
want to listen to. The data is automatically  
stored, allowing you to switch quickly to  
another RDS stations, broadcasting the same  
program, that has better reception. These  
include stations stored in the station preset  
memory that you often listen to.  
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.  
Enhanced Other Network  
Stations that offer <Enhanced Other  
Network> also transmit information about  
other RDS stations that have traffic  
information. When you are tuned to a station  
that is not transmitting traffic information, but  
another RDS station starts transmitting a  
traffic bulletin, the tuner automatically  
switches to the other station for the duration  
of the bulletin.  
Alarm  
When an emergency transmission (announcing  
disasters, etc.) is sent, all current functions are  
interrupted to allow the warning to be  
received.  
— 5 —  
About CDs  
Handling CDs  
• Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD.  
CD cleaning  
Clean from the center of the disc and move  
outward.  
Removing CDs  
When removing CDs from this unit pull them  
out horizontally.  
• 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.  
CDs that can’t be used  
• CDs that aren’t round can’t be used.  
When using a new CD  
If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs,  
use it after removing them with a ball pen etc.  
• CDs with coloring on the recording surface  
or that are dirty can’t be used.  
• Don’t use CDs without disc mark  
.
Burrs  
• A CD-R or CD-RW that hasn’t been finalized  
can’t be played. (For the finalization process  
refer to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software,  
and your CD-R/CD-RW recorder instruction  
manual.)  
Burrs  
CD storage  
• Don’t place them in direct sunlight (On the  
seat or dashboard etc.) and where the  
temperature is high.  
CD accessories  
Don’t use disc type accessories.  
• Store CDs in their cases.  
— 6 —  
General features  
Power  
u / d  
AM  
FM  
ANG  
SRC  
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 24) lapses,  
the faceplate reverses and the control panel is hidden.  
Do not apply force to the faceplate during operation. It can cause  
damage.  
The first time the unit is used it is necessary to cancel the  
Demonstration mode with the Mask key (page 22). If the  
Demonstration mode isn't canceled, the unit can't be used normally.  
4 / ¢  
ATT / LOUD  
DISP  
CLK  
Q
/ AUD  
Volume  
Clock indicator  
ATT indicator  
Increasing Volume  
Press the [u] button.  
Decreasing Volume  
Press the [d] button.  
Attenuator  
Turning the volume down quickly.  
Press the [ATT] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator turns ON or OFF.  
Speaker Setting  
indicator  
SYSTEM Q indicator  
When it’s ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks.  
— 7 —  
General features  
Selecting the Source  
System Q  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Source required  
You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of  
the music.  
Display  
Tuner  
CD  
External disc  
Auxiliary input  
"TUNER"  
"CD"  
"DISC"/"CD2"  
"AUX"  
1 Select the source to set  
Press the [SRC] button.  
2 Select the Sound type  
Press the [Q] button.  
Standby (Illumination only mode)  
"ALL OFF"  
Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches.  
• For Auxiliary input one of the below optional accessories is  
necessary.  
Sound setting  
Display  
Flat  
Rock  
Top 40  
Pops  
Jazz  
Easy  
"Flat"  
- KCA-S210A  
- CA-C1AX  
"Rock"  
"Top 40"  
"Pops"  
"Jazz"  
"Easy"  
"Scan"  
"User"  
- CD changer with an Auxiliary input function installed.  
• 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 27).  
Scan of Flat — Easy  
User memory  
• User memory: The values set on the <Audio control> (page 9).  
• Each setting value is changed with the <Speaker setting> (page  
9).  
Loudness  
Compensating for low and high tones during low volume.  
First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.  
Press the [LOUD] button for at least 1 second.  
Each time the button is pressed for at least 1 second the  
Loudness turns ON or OFF.  
When it's ON, "LOUD ON" is displayed.  
— 8 —  
5 Exit Audio Control mode  
Audio Control  
Press the [AUD] button.  
1 Select the source for adjustment  
Press the [SRC] button.  
2 Enter Audio Control mode  
Speaker Setting  
Press the [AUD] button for at least 1 second.  
Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting  
the speaker type.  
3 Select the Audio item for adjustment  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted  
switch as shown below.  
1 Enter Standby  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the "ALL OFF" display.  
4 Adjust the Audio item  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
2 Enter Speaker Setting mode  
Adjustment Item  
Display  
Range  
Press the [Q] button.  
Bass Center Frequency  
Bass level  
Bass Q Factor  
Bass Extend  
Middle Center Frequency "MID F"  
Middle level  
Middle Q Factor  
Treble Center Frequency "TRE F"  
Treble level  
Balance  
Fader  
"Bass F"  
"Bass"  
"Bass Q"  
"Bass EXT"  
60/70/80/100 or 150 Hz  
–8 — +8  
1.00/1.25/1.50/2.00  
ON/OFF  
0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0 kHz  
–8 — +8  
1.0/2.0  
10.0/12.5/15.0/17.5 kHz  
–8 — +8  
Left 15 — Right 15  
Rear 15 — Front 15  
3 Select the Speaker type  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown  
below.  
Speaker type  
Display  
"Middle"  
"Middle Q"  
OFF  
"SP OFF"  
For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker  
For 5 & 4 in. speaker  
For the OEM speaker  
"SP 6*9/6inch"  
"SP 5/4inch"  
"SP O.E.M."  
"Treble"  
"Balance"  
"Fader"  
4 Exit Speaker Setting mode  
Press the [Q] button.  
Volume offset  
"V Offset"  
–8 —  
0
• 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%.  
• Volume offset: Each source's volume can be set as a difference  
from the basic volume.  
— 9 —  
General features  
Switching Display  
Auxiliary Input Display Setting  
Switching the information displayed.  
Selecting the display when this device is switched to Auxiliary  
input source.  
Press the [DISP] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown  
below.  
1 Select Auxiliary input source  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the "AUX" display.  
In Tuner source  
Information  
Display  
2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode  
Press the [DISP] button for at least 2 seconds.  
The presently selected AUX Name is displayed.  
Program Service name or Frequency  
Radio text  
"R-TEXT"  
Displaying the frequency during Program Service name  
reception  
Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second.  
The frequency for the RDS station will be displayed for 5  
seconds instead of the station name.  
3 Select the Auxiliary input display  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Each time the button is pressed it switches through the below  
displays.  
• "AUX"  
• "TV"  
In CD & External disc source  
• "VCP"  
• "GAME"  
• "PORTABLE"  
Information  
Display  
Track Time  
Disc name  
"DNPS"  
4 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode  
Disc title (In External disc source)  
Track title (In External disc source)  
"D-TITLE"  
"T-TITLE"  
Press the [DISP] button.  
When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time is  
selected, and Auxiliary input display setting mode closes.  
Switching Clock Display  
Switching the displayed information.  
Press the [CLK] button.  
Faceplate Angle Adjustment  
Press the [ANG] button for at least 1 second.  
Each time the button is pressed it switches between clock  
display and current source.  
Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate. It can cause damage.  
During clock display the clock indicator is ON.  
— 10 —  
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 <OFF Wait Time Setting> (page 24) lapses,  
the faceplate is hidden and the power turns OFF.  
1 Turn the ignition OFF or press the [SRC] button for at least 1  
second.  
The power turns OFF and the faceplate slides open.  
2 Holding the center part of the faceplate pull it out.  
Showing the control panel  
Press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate.  
The faceplate will open and show the control panel.  
TEL Mute  
The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in.  
• When the faceplate is kept remove open, according to the <OFF  
Wait Time Setting> (page 24) setting, the faceplate is hidden and  
the power turns OFF.  
• The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be  
damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the faceplate in  
its special storage case while detached.  
• Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to direct sunlight  
or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much  
dust or the possibility of water splashing.  
When a call comes in  
"CALL" is displayed.  
The audio system pauses.  
Listening to the audio during a call  
Press the [SRC] button.  
The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back  
ON.  
Reattaching the Faceplate  
When the call ends  
1 Set the left side of the faceplate in the faceplate bracket.  
Hang up the phone.  
The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back  
ON.  
2 Press the right side of the faceplate until it locks.  
— 11 —  
Tuner features  
Tuning  
Selecting the station.  
SRC  
AM  
FM  
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  
4 / ¢  
#1 – 6  
MENU  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON.  
Preset station number  
Band display  
Frequency display  
Direct Access Tuning (Function of remote)  
Entering the frequency and tuning.  
1 Select the band  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
2 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode  
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.  
The "– – – –" display.  
ST indicator  
3 Enter the frequency  
Press the number buttons on the remote.  
Example:  
Desired frequency  
Press button  
92.1 MHz (FM)  
810 kHz (AM)  
[#0], [#9], [#2], [#1]  
[#0], [#8], [#1], [#0]  
Canceling Direct Access Tuning  
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.  
— 12 —  
• When Auto Memory Entry is done in the FM2 band, the RDS  
stations preset in the FM1 band aren't put in the memory.  
Likewise, when it is done in the FM3 band, RDS stations preset in  
FM1 or FM2 aren't put in the memory.  
Station Preset Memory  
Putting the station in the memory.  
1 Select the band  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
2 Select the frequency to put in the memory  
Preset Tuning  
Calling up the stations in the memory.  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
3 Put the frequency in the memory  
1 Select the band  
Press the [#1] — [#6] button for at least 2 seconds.  
The preset number display blinks 1 time.  
On each band, 1 station can be put in the memory on each [#1]  
— [#6] button.  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
2 Call up the station  
Press the [#1] [#6] button.  
Auto Memory Entry  
Putting a station with good reception in the memory  
automatically.  
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  
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 2 seconds.  
When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory  
Auto Memory Entry closes.  
• When the <AF Function> (page 26) is ON, only RDS stations are  
put in the memory.  
— 13 —  
RDS features  
Traffic Information  
Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic  
bulletin starts even when you aren't listening to the radio.  
PTY  
AM  
FM  
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.  
When a traffic bulletin starts, "Traffic Info" is displayed it and it  
switches to traffic information.  
#1 – 6  
4 / ¢  
During reception of a AM station when the Traffic Information  
function is turned ON, it switches to a FM station.  
TI/VOL ADJ DISP  
Receiving other traffic information stations  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Traffic information station switching can be done when listening to  
the radio.  
TI indicator  
Presetting Volume for Traffic Information  
Setting the volume during Traffic Information.  
1 Receive the station.  
2 Set the volume you want.  
PTY indicator  
3 Preset the volume  
Press the [VOL ADJ] button for at least 2 seconds.  
The volume level display blinks 1 time.  
— 14 —  
21. Social Affairs  
22. Religion  
23. Phone In  
24. Travel  
25. Leisure  
26. Jazz Music  
27. Country Music  
28. National Music  
29. Oldies Music  
30. Folk Music  
31. Documentary  
"Social"  
PTY (Program Type)  
Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station.  
"Religion"  
"Phone In"  
"Travel"  
"Leisure"  
"Jazz"  
"Country"  
"Nation M"  
"Oldies"  
"Folk M"  
"Document"  
1 Enter PTY mode  
Press the [PTY] button.  
During PTY mode the "PTY" indicator is ON.  
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.  
• Speech and Music include the Program type shown below.  
Music: No.12 17, 26 30  
Speech: No.3 11, 18 25, 31  
• The Program Type can be put in the [#1] [#6] button memory  
and called up quickly. Refer to the <Program Type preset> (page  
16).  
• The display language can be changed. Refer to <Changing  
Language for PTY Function> (page 16).  
No. Program Type  
Display  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
9.  
Speech  
Music  
News  
Current Affairs  
Information  
Sport  
Education  
Drama  
"Speech"  
"Music"  
"News"  
"Affairs"  
"Info"  
"Sport"  
"Educate"  
"Drama"  
"Culture"  
"Science"  
"Varied"  
3 Search for the selected Program Type station  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
When you want to search for other stations press the [4] or  
[¢] button again.  
Culture  
When the selected Program Type isn't found, "NO PTY" is displayed.  
Select another Program Type.  
10. Science  
11. Varied  
12. Pop Music  
"Pop M"  
"Rock M"  
"Easy M"  
"Light M"  
"Classics"  
"Other M"  
"Weather"  
"Finance"  
"Children"  
4 Exit PTY mode  
13. Rock Music  
14. Easy Listening Music  
15. Light Classical  
16. Serious Classical  
17. Other Music  
18. Weather  
Press the [PTY] button.  
19. Finance  
20. Children's programs  
— 15 —  
RDS features  
Program Type preset  
Changing Language for PTY Function  
Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory and  
calling it up quickly.  
Selecting the Program Type display language.  
1 Enter PTY mode  
Presetting the Program Type  
Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 15).  
1 Select the Program Type to preset  
2 Enter Changing Language mode  
Refer to <PTY(Program Type)> (page 15).  
Press the [DISP] button.  
2 Preset the Program Type  
3 Select the language  
Press the [#1] [#6] button for at least 2 seconds.  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the language switches as shown  
below.  
Calling up the preset Program Type  
1 Enter PTY mode  
Language  
Display  
Refer to <PTY(Program Type)> (page 15).  
English  
"English"  
2 Call up the Program Type  
Spanish  
French  
"Spanish"  
"French"  
Press the [#1] [#6] button.  
Dutch  
"Dutch"  
Norwegian  
Portuguese  
Swedish  
German  
"Norwegian"  
"Portuguese"  
"Swedish"  
"German"  
4 Exit Changing Language mode  
Press the [DISP] button.  
— 16 —  
CD/External disc control features  
Playing CD  
38  
SRC  
AM  
FM  
0
When a CD isn't inserted  
1 Slide open the faceplate  
Press the [0] button.  
2 Insert a CD.  
When the faceplate has been slid 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.  
• The sound will be temporarily muted while the faceplate is  
moving.  
• When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON.  
SCAN RDM REP  
M.RDM  
4 / ¢  
DISP/NAME.S  
When a CD is inserted  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the "CD" display.  
Pause and play  
Track number  
Track time  
Disc number  
Press the [38] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the CD pauses and plays.  
Eject the CD  
1 Eject the CD  
Press the [0] button.  
2 Close the faceplate  
Press the [0] button.  
3 in. (8cm) CD cannot be played. Using an adapter and inserting  
them into this unit can cause damage.  
IN indicator  
— 17 —  
CD/External disc control features  
Playing External Disc  
Track Search  
Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected  
to this unit.  
Selecting the song you want to hear.  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the display for the disc player you want.  
Display examples:  
Display  
Disc player  
Album Search (Function of disc changer)  
Selecting the disc you want to hear.  
"CD2"  
"DISC"  
CD player  
CD changer/MD changer  
Press the [AM] or [FM] button.  
Pause and play  
Press the [38] button.  
Each time the button is pressed it pauses and plays.  
• Disc #10 is displayed as "0".  
• The functions that can be used and the information that can be  
displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being  
connected.  
Direct Track Search (Function of remote)  
Doing Track Search by entering the track number.  
1 Enter the track number  
Press the number buttons on the remote.  
2 Do Track Search  
Fast Forwarding and Reversing  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Fast Forwarding  
Canceling Direct Track Search  
Hold down on the [¢] button.  
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.  
Press the [38] button.  
Reversing  
Hold down on the [4] button.  
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.  
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.  
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2 Do Album Search  
Random Play  
Playing all the songs on the disc in random order.  
Press the [DISC+] or [DISC–] button.  
Canceling Direct Album Search  
Press the [RDM] button.  
Each time the button is pressed Random Play turns ON or OFF.  
Press the [38] button.  
When it's ON, "Random ON" is displayed.  
Input "0" to select disc 10.  
When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.  
Track/Album Repeat  
Replaying the track/disc you're listening to.  
Magazine Random Play  
Press the [REP] button.  
(Function of disc changer)  
Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random  
order.  
Each time the button is pressed the Repeat Play switches as  
shown below.  
Repeat play  
Display  
Press the [M.RDM] button.  
Track Repeat  
Album Repeat  
"Repeat ON"/"T-Repeat ON"  
"D-Repeat ON"  
Each time the button is pressed the Magazine Random Play turns  
ON or OFF.  
(Function of disc changer)  
When it's ON, "M.Random ON" is displayed.  
OFF  
"Repeat OFF"  
When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.  
Track Scan  
Playing the first part of each song on the disc you are listening  
to and searching for the song you want to listen to.  
1 Start Track Scan  
Press the [SCAN] button.  
"Scan ON" is displayed.  
2 Release it when the song you want to listen to is played  
Press the [SCAN] button.  
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CD/External disc control features  
7 Exit name set mode  
Disc Naming (DNPS)  
Attaching a title to a CD.  
Press the [NAME.S] button.  
• 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.  
- 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.  
1 Play the disc you want to attach a name to  
• A title can't be attached to a MD.  
• Disc Naming can't be done during CD text display.  
2 Enter name set mode  
Press the [NAME.S] button for at least 2 seconds.  
"NAME SET" is displayed.  
3 Move the cursor to the enter character position  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
4 Select the character type  
Text/Title Scroll  
Scrolling the displayed CD text or MD title.  
Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second.  
Press the [38] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the character typed switches as  
shown below.  
Character type  
Alphabet upper case  
Alphabet lower case  
Numbers and symbols  
Special characters (Accent characters)  
5 Select the characters  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Characters can be entered by using a remote with a number button.  
Example: If "DANCE" is entered.  
Character  
Button  
#Times pressed  
"D"  
"A"  
"N"  
"C"  
"E"  
[#3]  
[#2]  
[#6]  
[#2]  
[#3]  
1
1
2
3
2
6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 and enter the name.  
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Menu system  
DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)  
(Function of Remote)  
SRC AM  
FM  
Selecting the CD displayed in the DNPS of the CDs set in the  
Disc changer.  
1 Enter DNPP mode  
Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.  
When "DNPP" is displayed the DNPS display in order.  
Forward / Reverse display  
Press the [DISC–] or [DISC+] button.  
2 When the disc you want is displayed  
Press the [OK] button on the remote.  
The disc being displayed is played.  
4 / ¢  
DISP  
MENU  
#1 – 6  
Canceling the DNPP mode  
Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.  
Menu display  
RDS indicator  
NEWS indicator  
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Menu system  
Mask Key is a help in preventing theft.  
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 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.  
1 Enter Menu mode  
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.  
"MENU" is displayed.  
3 Enter Mask key mode  
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.  
"TRANSMIT 1" 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.  
4 Enter the Mask Key's signal  
Hold down the transmit button on the Mask Key until the full  
transmit level indicator lights up in the display.  
"TRANSMIT 2" is displayed.  
3 Set the menu item  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Example: When "Beep" is selected, each time the button is  
pressed it switches "Beep ON" or "Beep OFF". Select 1  
of them as the setting.  
You can continue by returning to step 2 and setting other items.  
4 Exit Menu mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
When other items that are applicable to the basic operation method  
above are displayed afterwards their setting content chart is  
entered. (Normally the uppermost setting in the chart is the original  
setting.)  
Also, the explanation for items that aren't applicable (<Manual Clock  
Adjustment>etc.) are entered step by step.  
• Keep the Mask Key close to the signal sensor when you transmit  
the Mask Key's signal.  
• If the Mask Key's signal does not be received correctly, the display  
will return to "TRANSMIT 1". In this case, repeat the procedure in  
step 4.  
5 Reenter the Mask Key's signal  
Hold down the transmit button on the Mask Key until the full  
transmit level indicator lights up in the display.  
"APPROVED" is displayed, and the Mask Key function activates.  
Mask Key  
Because authorization by the Mask Key is required when it's  
removed from the vehicle, personalizing this unit by using the  
Press the Reset button and when it's removed from the  
battery power source  
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1 Turn the power ON  
4 Exit Clock adjustment mode  
The vehicle engine turns ON.  
"TRANSMIT 1" is displayed.  
Press the [MENU] button.  
2 Enter the Mask Key's signal  
Repeat steps 4 and 5 abobe, and enter the Mask Key's signal.  
"APPROVED" is displayed.  
Synchronize Clock  
The unit can be used.  
Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this unit's clock.  
Display  
Setting  
"SYNC ON"  
"SYNC OFF"  
Synchronizes the time.  
Adjust the time manually.  
Touch Sensor Tone  
It takes 3 to 4 minutes to synchronize the clock.  
Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF.  
Display  
Setting  
"Beep ON"  
"Beep OFF"  
Beep is heard.  
Beep canceled.  
Selectable Illumination  
Selecting the button illumination color as green or red.  
Display  
Setting  
Manual Clock Adjustment  
"Button Green"  
"Button Red"  
The illumination color is green.  
The illumination color is red.  
This adjustment can be done when the <Synchronize Clock> (page  
23) is set as OFF.  
1 Select Clock Adjustment mode  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Select the "Clock Adjust" display.  
Switching Graphic Display  
Setting the graphic part display ON/OFF.  
2 Enter Clock Adjust mode  
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.  
The clock display blinks.  
Display  
Setting  
"Graphic ON"  
"Graphic OFF"  
The graphic part is displayed.  
The graphic part isn't displayed.  
3 Adjust the hours  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Adjust the minutes  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
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Menu system  
The set color memory  
Function of the KDC-V7521  
Press the [#5] button for at least 2 seconds.  
When the setting in the memory is called up press the [#5]  
button.  
Illumination Color Setting  
You can set the display to a desired color.  
The blue fine adjustment setting cannot be stored in memory.  
1 Select Illumination Color Setting Mode  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Select the "COL" display.  
2 The color continues to change gradually  
Continue pressing the [4] or [¢] button.  
Release your finger at the color you want.  
Contrast Adjustment  
Adjusting the display contrast.  
Quick call up the preset color  
Press the [#1] — [#4] button.  
Display and Setting  
"Contrast 0"  
Button  
Color  
[#1]  
[#2]  
[#3]  
[#4]  
Silky White  
Red  
Blue  
"Contrast 5" (Original setting)  
"Contrast 10"  
Blue Green  
Selecting the Color mode  
Press the [#6] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the Color mode switches as  
shown below.  
Dimmer  
Display  
Color mode  
Dimming this unit's display automatically when the vehicle light  
switch is turned ON.  
"Scan"  
"SRC"  
"Time"  
The color changes in sequence.  
The color changes according to the selected source.  
The color changes every six hours.  
Keeps the presently set color.  
Display  
Setting  
"Dimmer ON"  
"Dimmer OFF"  
The display dims.  
The display doesn't dim.  
Blue fine adjustment  
1
2
Press the [#3] button for at least 2 seconds.  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
When the blue fine adjustment is completed, press the [#3]  
button.  
OFF Wait Time Setting  
Setting the time until the faceplate hide operation starts after the  
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power is turned OFF.  
The faceplate can be removed only during the set time period.  
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.  
Display and Setting  
"Off Wait 0s"  
Display and Setting  
"Off Wait 3s" (Original setting)  
"Off Wait 25s"  
"News OFF"  
"News 00min"  
"News 90min"  
When "News 00min" — "News 90min" is set, the News Bulletin  
Interrupt function is ON.  
When it's ON, the "NEWS" indicator is ON.  
When the news bulletin starts, "News" is displayed, and it  
switches to the news bulletin.  
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.  
• If you choose the "20min" setting, further news bulletins will not  
be received for 20 minutes once the first news bulletin is received.  
• The news bulletin volume is the same level that was set for traffic  
information (page 14).  
• This function is only available if the desired station sends PTY-code  
for news bulletin or belongs to <Enhanced Other Network>-  
Network sending PTY-code for news bulletin.  
Display  
Setting  
"System Q ON"  
"System Q OFF"  
The System Q factors are displayed.  
The System Q factors aren't displayed.  
• When the News Bulletin Interrupt function is ON, it switches to an  
FM station.  
B.M.S. (Bass Management System)  
Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the  
main unit.  
Display  
Setting  
"AMP Bass FLT"  
"AMP Bass +6"  
"AMP Bass +12"  
Bass boost level is flat.  
Bass boost level is low (+6dB).  
Bass boost level is high (+12dB).  
Refer to the catalog or instruction manual for power amplifiers that  
can be controlled from this unit.  
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Menu system  
Display  
Setting  
Local Seek <In Tuner mode>  
Only stations whose reception is good are searched for in auto  
seek tuning.  
"AF ON"  
"AF OFF"  
The AF function is ON.  
The AF function is OFF.  
When the AF function is ON, the "RDS" indicator is ON.  
Display  
Setting  
When no other stations with stronger reception are available for the  
same program in the RDS network, you may hear the incoming  
broadcast in bits and snatches. Turn OFF the AF function in such a  
case.  
"Local.S OFF"  
"Local.S ON"  
The local seek function is OFF.  
The local seek function is ON.  
Tuning Mode <In Tuner mode>  
Sets the tuning mode.  
Restricting RDS Region  
(Region Restrict Function)  
Tuning mode  
Display Operation  
You can choose whether or not to restrict the RDS channels,  
received with the AF function for a particular network, to a  
specific region.  
Auto seek  
"Auto1" Automatic search for a station.  
Preset station seek "Auto2" Search in order of the stations in  
the Preset memory.  
Manual  
"Manual" Normal manual tuning control.  
Display  
Setting  
"Regional ON"  
"Regional OFF"  
The Region Restrict Function is ON.  
The Region Restrict Function is OFF.  
Sometimes stations in the same network broadcast different  
programs or use different program service names.  
Auto Memory Entry <In Tuner mode>  
For the operation method refer to <Auto Memory Entry>  
(13page).  
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.  
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Auto TP Seek  
Power OFF Timer  
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.  
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  
Setting  
Display  
Setting  
"OFF – – – –"  
Power OFF Timer function is OFF.  
"ATPS ON"  
"ATPS OFF"  
The Auto TP Seek Function is ON.  
The Auto TP Seek Function is OFF.  
"OFF 20min"  
(Original setting)  
Turns the power OFF after 20 minutes.  
"OFF 40min"  
"OFF 60min"  
Turns the power OFF after 40 minutes.  
Turns the power OFF after 60 minutes.  
Monaural Reception <In FM reception>  
Noise can be reduced when stereo broadcasts are received as  
monaural.  
Display  
Setting  
"MONO OFF"  
"MONO ON"  
The monaural reception is OFF.  
The monaural reception is ON.  
Text Scroll <In Tuner/External disc control mode>  
Setting the displayed text scroll.  
Display  
Setting  
"Scroll MANU"  
"Scroll Auto"  
Doesn't scroll.  
Scrolls when the display changes.  
The text scrolled is shown below.  
• CD text  
• MD title  
• Radio text  
— 27 —  
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.  
4/¢  
FM/AM/DISC+/DISC–  
38  
2WARNING  
Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a doctor  
immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed.  
[#0] — [#9]  
Do not set the remote on hot places such as above the dashboard.  
DIRECT/OK  
DNPP  
ATT  
VOL.  
Basic operations  
SRC  
[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 8).  
[ATT] button  
Turning the volume down quickly.  
When it is pressed again it returns to the previous level.  
— 28 —  
In Tuner source  
In Disc source  
[FM]/ [AM] buttons  
Select the band.  
[4]/ [¢] buttons  
Doing track forward and backward.  
Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the  
FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.  
[DISC+]/ [DISC–] buttons  
Doing album forward and backward.  
[4]/ [¢] buttons  
Tune up or down band.  
[38] button  
Each time the button is pressed the song pauses and plays.  
[#0] — [#9] buttons  
Press buttons [#1] — [#6] to recall preset stations.  
[DNPP]/ [OK] button  
Enters and cancels the <DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)> (page  
[DIRECT] button  
21) mode.  
Enters and cancels the <Direct Access Tuning> (page 12) mode.  
[#0] — [#9] buttons  
[38] button  
When in <Direct Track Search> (page 18) and <Direct Album  
Search> (page 18), enter the track/disc number.  
Enters and cancels the <PTY (Program Type)> (page 15) mode.  
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Accessories  
External view  
External view  
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2CAUTION  
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• If your car is not prepared for this special connection-system,  
consult your KENWOOD dealer.  
• Only use antenna conversion adapters (ISO-JASO) when the  
antenna cord has an ISO plug.  
• Make sure that all wire connections are securely made by  
inserting jacks until they lock completely.  
• If your vehicle's ignition does not have an ACC position, or if the  
ignition wire is connected to a power source with constant  
voltage such as a battery wire, the power will not be linked with  
the ignition (i.e., it will not turn on and off along with the  
ignition). If you want to link the unit's power with the ignition,  
connect the ignition wire to a power source that can be turned  
on and off with the ignition key.  
1
2
3
4
5
.........1  
.........2  
.........1  
.........1  
.........1  
• If the fuse blows, first make sure that the wires have not caused  
a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with the same  
rating.  
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.  
• Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar  
material. To prevent short circuits, also do not remove the caps  
on the ends of the unconnected wires or the terminals.  
• Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to which  
they correspond. The unit may receive damage or fail to work if  
you share the - wires and/or ground them to any metal part in  
the car.  
• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps,  
indicators, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.  
• If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so that the  
faceplate does not hit the lid when closing and opening.  
• Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less.  
Installation Procedure  
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. Take Connector A on the wiring harness and connect it to the  
external power connector on your vehicle.  
6. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.  
7. Install the unit in your car.  
8. Reconnect the - terminal of the battery.  
9. Press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate once to  
make the faceplate control panel appear.  
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Connecting Cables to Terminals  
Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISO–JASO) (Accessory3) 1  
Connector Function Guide  
Antenna Cord (ISO) 3  
Pin Numbers for  
Cable Colour  
Functions  
ISO Connectors  
FM/AM  
Front right output (Red) 13  
antenna input  
External Power  
Connector  
Front left output (White) 14  
2
A–4  
A–5  
A–6  
A–7  
A–8  
Yellow  
Blue/White  
Orange/White Dimmer  
Red  
Battery  
Power Control  
Rear right output (Red) 11  
Rear left output (White) 12  
Ignition (ACC)  
Earth (Ground)  
Connection  
Black  
To KENWOOD disc changer/  
DAB control input/  
KPA-SD100/KPA-HD100/KPA-SS100 16  
Speaker  
Connector  
To connect these leads, refer  
to the relevant instruction  
manuals. 17  
B–1  
B–2  
B–3  
B–4  
B–5  
B–6  
B–7  
B–8  
Purple  
Purple/Black  
Gray  
Gray/Black  
White  
White/Black  
Green  
Rear Right (+)  
Rear Right ()  
Front Right (+)  
Front Right ()  
Front Left (+)  
Front Left ()  
Rear Left (+)  
Rear Left ()  
Fuse(10A)  
4
Wiring harness  
(Accessory1)  
5
External amplifier  
control wire  
(Pink / Black)20  
Green/Black  
To "EXT.AMP.CONT." terminal of the  
EXT.CONT.  
Battery wire (Yellow) 6  
amplifier having the external amp  
control function. 23  
TEL mute wire (Brown) 21  
Ignition wire (Red) 7  
Connect to the terminal that is  
grounded when either the telephone  
rings or during conversation. 24  
TEL MUTE  
To connect the KENWOOD  
navigation system, consult your  
navigation manual. 25  
Power control/ Motor antenna  
A–7 Pin (Red) 8  
A–4 Pin (Yellow) 9  
Connector A  
control wire (Blue/White) 22  
Connect either to the power control  
terminal when using the optional  
power amplifier, or to the antenna  
control terminal in the vehicle. 26  
P.CONT.OUT  
ANT.CONT.  
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
If no connections  
1
are made, do not  
let the cable come  
out from the tab. 27  
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Connector B  
— 31 —  
Connecting Cables to Terminals  
Installtion  
2WARNING  
Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.31)  
Firewall or metal support  
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.  
Screw (M4X8)  
(commercially  
available)  
1 (Default setting) The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO  
connector is linked with the ignition, and the A-4 pin (yellow)  
is connected to the constant power supply.  
Bend the tabs of the  
mounting sleeve  
with a screwdriver or  
similar utensil and  
attach it in place.  
Unit  
Vehicle  
Ignition wire (Red)  
A–7 Pin (Red)  
Self-tapping  
screw  
(commercially  
available)  
Battery wire (Yellow)  
A–4 Pin (Yellow)  
Metal mounting  
strap  
(commercially  
available)  
2 The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO connector is connected  
to the constant power supply, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is  
linked to the ignition.  
Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is  
unstable, it may malfunction (eg, the sound may skip).  
Unit  
Vehicle  
Ignition wire (Red)  
A–7 Pin (Red)  
Battery wire (Yellow)  
A–4 Pin (Yellow)  
3 The A-4 pin (yellow) of the vehicle's ISO connector is not  
connected to anything, whilst the A-7 pin (red) is connected to  
the constant power supply (or both the A-7 (red) and A-4  
(yellow) pins are connected to the constant power supply).  
Unit  
Vehicle  
Ignition wire (Red)  
A–7 Pin (Red)  
To attach this unit, make sure the front of the control panel faces you  
and fit it into the mounting sleeve by pressing the four corners of the  
hard rubber frame at the same time.  
Do not apply strong pressure to other sections than the corners;  
otherwise troubles such as the impossibility of opening or closing the  
panel may result.  
Connect to a power source  
that can be turned on and  
off with the ignition key.  
Battery wire (Yellow)  
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Removing the Unit  
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.  
1 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 11) 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.  
Accessory4  
Removal tool  
Screw (M4X8)  
(commercially available)  
2 Remove the screw (M4×8)  
on the back panel.  
Accessory5  
Accessory2  
Removal tool  
3 Insert the two removal tools  
deeply into the slots on each  
side, as shown.  
3 Refer to the section "Removing the faceplate" (page 11) and  
then reattaching the faceplate.  
Never insert the taptite screws (ø2 X 4 mm) in any other screw holes  
than the one specified. If you insert it in another hole, it will contract and  
may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit.  
4 Push upward the removal tool  
toward the top, and pull out the  
unit halfway while pressing  
towards the inside.  
Be careful to avoid injury from the catch  
pins on the removal tool.  
5 Pull the unit all the way out  
with your hands, being  
careful not to drop it.  
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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 TEL mute function does not work.15  
The TEL mute wire is not connected properly.  
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on  
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.  
? The TEL mute function turns ON even though the TEL mute wire is  
General  
not connected.16  
The TEL mute wire is touching a metal part of the car.  
? The power does not turn ON.01  
Pull the TEL mute wire away from the metal part of the car.  
The fuse has blown.  
After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with  
one with the same rating.  
? Even if Loudness is turned ON, high-pitched tone isn't compensated  
for. 17  
Tuner source is selected.  
No ACC position on vehicle ignition.02  
Connect the same wire to the ignition as the battery wire.  
High-pitched tone isn't compensated for when in Tuner source.  
? The Bass center frequency, Bass quality factor, Bass extend, Middle  
center frequency, Middle quality factor, and Treble center frequency  
can’t be adjusted.19  
? If you have selected Standby mode, the power will go OFF  
automatically.03  
The Power OFF Timer function has been activated.  
If you do not want the power to go OFF automatically, cancel the  
Power OFF Timer function.  
The <System Q> (page 25) is set OFF.  
Set it ON.  
? No sound can be heard, or the volume is low.  
? Nothing happens when the buttons are pressed.04  
The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side.21  
The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.  
Center the fader and balance settings.  
Press the reset button on the unit (page 4).  
The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected incorrectly.22  
Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness correctly.  
See the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>.  
? There’s a source you can’t switch.06  
There’s no CD inserted.  
Set the media you want to listen to. If there’s no media in this  
unit, you can't swhich to each source.  
The values of Volume offset are low.24  
Increase the values of Volume offset. (page 9)  
The Disc changer isn’t connected.08  
Connect the Disc changer. If the Disc changer isn’t connected to  
it's input terminal, You can't switch to an external disc source.  
? The faceplate does not open or close.09  
The faceplate is incorrectly attached.  
Reattach the faceplate correctly, See the section on <Removing  
the Faceplate>(page 11).  
? The memory is erased when the ignition is turned OFF.10  
The battery wire has not been connected to the proper terminal.  
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on  
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.  
The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected.11  
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on  
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.  
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Tuner source  
? The sound quality is poor or distorted.25  
One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car.  
? Radio reception is poor.39  
Check the speaker wiring.  
The car antenna is not extended.  
Pull the antenna out all the way.  
The speakers are not wired correctly.27  
Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is  
connected to a different speaker.  
The antenna control wire is not connected.40  
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on  
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.  
? The Mask Key item isn’t displayed in the Menu System.33  
The Mask Key function is already activated.  
When the Mask Key function is activated it isn’t displayed in the  
menu items.  
? The desired frequency can’t be entered with the Direct Access  
Tuning.41  
A station that can’t be received is being entered.  
Enter a station that can be received.  
? The Touch Sensor Tone doesn’t sound.34  
The preout jack is being used.  
You’re trying to enter a frequency with a 0.01 MHz unit.42  
What can be designated in the FM band is to 0.1 MHz.  
The Touch Sensor Tone can’t be output from the preout jack.  
? Even though Synchronize Clock is ON, the clock can’t be adjusted.35  
? It isn't the set Traffic information sound volume. 43  
The received RDS station isn’t sending time data.  
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.  
Receive another RDS station.  
? Even though the vehicle light switch is turned ON, the unit’s display  
won’t dim.36  
The dimmer wire isn’t connected.  
Connect the dimmer wire correctly.  
? The display color changes subtly. 38-2  
This is because thetemperature is different than the temperature  
when the setting was done.  
The display color condition changes subtly according.to the  
ambient temperature.  
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Troubleshooting Guide  
Disc source  
? A CD ejects as soon as it is loaded.62  
The CD is upside-down.  
? "AUX" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode.50  
Load the CD with the labeled side up.  
O-N switch is set to "O" side.  
Set the switch to "N" side.  
The CD is quite dirty.63  
Clean the CD, referring to the section on <CD cleaning> (page 6).  
Unsupported disc changer is connected.51  
Connect the supported disc changer. (page 3)  
? Can’t remove disc.64  
The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed since the vehicle  
? The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead.52  
ACC switch was turned OFF.  
The specified CD is quite dirty.  
The disc can only be removed within 10 minutes of the ACC  
switch being turned OFF. If more than 10 minutes has elapsed,  
turn the ACC switch ON again and press the Eject button.  
Clean the CD.  
The CD is upside-down.53  
Load the CD with the labeled side up.  
? The disc won’t insert.65  
The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified.54  
Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified  
disc.  
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  
The disc is severely scratched.55  
Try another disc instead.  
Another function is ON.  
Turn Random Play or other functions OFF.  
? The specified track will not play.58  
? Track Search can't be done.66-2  
Random play or magazine random play has been selected.  
For the albums first or last song.  
Turn off random play or magazine random play.  
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.  
? Track repeat, disc repeat, track scan, random play, and magazine  
random play start by themselves.59  
The setting is not canceled.  
The settings for these functions remain on until the setting to off  
or the disc ejected, even if the power is turned off or the source  
changed.  
If the following situations, consult your nearest service  
center:  
• Even though the disc changer is connected, the Disc Changer source is  
not ON, with "AUX" showing in the display during the Changer Mode.  
• Even though no device (KCA-S210A, CA-C1AX, KDC-CPS87, KDC-CX87,  
KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is connected, the  
Auxiliary input is entered when switching modes.  
? Cannot play CD-R or CD-RW.60  
Finalization processing is not being conducted for CD-R/CD-RW.  
Conduct finalization processing with CD recorder.  
A non-compatible CD changer is being used to play the CD-R/CD-  
RW.61  
Use a CD changer compatible with CD-R/CD-RW to play.  
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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.E0d  
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.  
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.  
NO NAME:  
NO TITLE:  
NO TEXT:  
Attempted to display DNPS during the CD play having  
no disc names preset.E51  
No Disc:  
No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.E02  
Load a disc into the disc magazine.  
Attempted to display the disc title or track title while  
the MD having no MD title is being played.E53  
TOC Error:  
No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.E04  
Load a disc into the disc magazine.  
The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD  
is scratched a lot.  
• Attempted to display the disc text or track text  
while the CD having no CD text is being played.E54  
• Attempted to display text during reception of the  
station that isn't sending text data.E55  
Clean the CD and load it correctly.  
Blank DISC: Nothing has been recorded on the MD.E10  
Waiting:  
Load:  
Radio text data is being received.E56  
No Tr DISC: No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a  
Discs are being exchanged in the Disc changer.E57  
title.E11  
NO ACCESS: After setting it in the Disc Changer, DNPP was done  
NO PANEL:  
E-77:  
The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to  
this unit has been removed.E30  
Replace it.  
without having it been played at least 1 time.E58  
IN (Blink):  
The CD player section is not operating properly.E59  
Reinsert the CD. If the CD cannot be ejected or the  
display continues to flash even when the CD has  
been properly reinserted, please switch off the  
power and consult your nearest service center.  
The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.E77  
Press the reset button on the unit. If the "E-77"  
code does not disappear, consult your nearest  
service center.  
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.  
— 37 —  
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  
Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) ..............................1.6 µV/75 Ω  
Frequency response ( 3 dB).................................30 Hz – 15 kHz  
Signal to Noise ratio (MONO)..............................................65 dB  
Selectivity (DIN) ( 400 kHz)..............................................80 dB  
Stereo separation (1 kHz) ....................................................35 dB  
Maximum output power.................................................50 W x 4  
Output power (DIN 45324, +B=14.4V)...........................30 W x 4  
Tone action  
Bass : ...............................................................100 Hz 10 dB  
Middle : ..............................................................1 kHz 10 dB  
Treble : .............................................................10 kHz 10 dB  
Preout level / Load (during disc play)....................1800 mV/10 kΩ  
Preout impedance (during disc play) ................................600 Ω  
MW tuner section  
Frequency range (9 kHz space) .....................531 kHz – 1611 kHz  
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) ...........................................25 µV  
General  
Operating voltage (11 – 16V allowable) ..............................14.4 V  
Current consumption.............................................................10 A  
Installation Size (W x H x D) ..........................182 x 53 x 161 mm  
Weight ................................................................................1.4 kg  
LW tuner section  
Frequency range .............................................153 kHz – 281 kHz  
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) ...........................................45 µV  
CD player section  
Laser diode....................................................GaAlAs (λ=780 nm)  
Digital filter (D/A)......................................8 Times Over Sampling  
D/A Converter .......................................................................1 Bit  
Spindle speed...............................................500 – 200 rpm (CLV)  
Wow & Flutter........................................Below Measurable Limit  
Frequency response ( 1 dB).................................10 Hz – 20 kHz  
Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) ......................................0.01 %  
Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz) ..............................................105 dB  
Dynamic range ....................................................................93 dB  
Channel separation..............................................................85 dB  
— 38 —  

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