Contents Safety precautions...3 About RDS ...5 Notes on playing MP3/WMA...6 About CDs...8 General features ...9 Power Volume Selecting the Source System Q Audio Control Non-fading Output Faceplate Angle Adjustment Speaker & Woofer Setting Speaker Setting Switching Full Screen Display Switching the Standby Display Switching Upper and Lower Part Display Theft Deterrent Faceplate Hiding the Control Panel...
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...
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Safety precautions NOTE • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset button is pressed. After you press the reset button, the Mask Key will be needed to restart the unit.
The marking of products using lasers (Except for some areas) CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT The label is attached to the chassis/case and says that the component uses laser beams that have been classified as Class 1. It means that the unit is utilizing laser beams that are of a weaker class.
Notes on playing MP3/WMA(KDC-PSW9521)/ MP3(KDC-M907/KDC-M9021) This unit can play MP3(MPEG1, 2 Audio Layer 3)/WMA. Note, however, that the MP3/WMA recording media and formats acceptable are limited. When writing MP3/WMA, pay attention to the following restrictions. Acceptable media The MP3/WMA recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW.
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MP3/WMA playing order When selected for play, Album Search, Track Search, or for Album Select, files and folders are accessed in the order in which they were written by the CD writer. Because of this, the order in which they are expected to be played may not match the order in which they are actually played.
About CDs Handling CDs • Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD. • 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. •...
General features ¢ KDC-PSW9521 LOUD indicator KDC-M907/ KDC-M9021/ KDC-8021 P / S AT T LOUD indicator Power 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.
General features Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button. Source required Display Tuner "TUNER" "COMPACT DISC"/"CD" External disc "DISC-CH"/"DISC" Auxiliary input "AUX" Standby (Illumination only mode) "ALL OFF" • For Auxiliary input one of the below optional accessories is necessary. - KCA-S210A - CA-C1AX - CD changer with an Auxiliary input function installed.
Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown below. — 12 — Display "Woofer OFF" "12in type A" "10in type A" "12in type B" "10in type B" "12in type C" "10in type C" "8inch" "12in type D" "10in type D" Function of the KDC-8021...
Speaker type Display "OFF" For 5 & 4 in. speaker "5/4inch" For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker "6 For the OEM speaker "O.E.M." Exit Speaker Setting mode Press the [Q] button. Switching Full Screen Display Switching the Full screen display. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
General features Switching Upper and Lower Part Display Switching the upper and lower part display. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. Select Display Control mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "Display Mode Select"/"Disp Mode Select"...
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Lower Part Display Information Display Spectrum Analyzer (KDC-PSW9521) "S/ANA" Spectrum Analyzer & Graphic "S/ANA+GRAPHIC" (KDC- M907/ M9021/ 8021) Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S/ANA+CLOCK" (KDC- M907/ M9021/ 8021) Spectrum Analyzer "S/ANA" (KDC- M907/ M9021/ 8021) Track Title "TRACK-TITLE" Disc Title "DISC-TITLE" Disc name "DNPS"...
General features Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Removing the Faceplate Turn the ignition OFF or press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. The power turns OFF and the faceplate slides open. Holding the center part of the faceplate pull it out.
Tuner features #1/5 #2/6 ¢ KDC-PSW9521 Preset station number Frequency display Band display ST indicator KDC-M907/ KDC-M9021/ KDC-8021 Preset station number Band display P / S AT T ST indicator Tuning Selecting the station. Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button.
Tuner features Direct Access Tuning (Function of remote) Entering the frequency and tuning. Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Enter Direct Access Tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote. "– – – –" is displayed. Enter the frequency Press the number buttons on the remote.
• When the <AF Function> (page 35) is ON, only RDS stations are put in the memory. • When Auto Memory Entry is done with the FM2 band, the RDS stations preset in the FM1 band aren't put in the memory. Likewise, when it is done with the FM3 band, RDS stations preset in FM1 or FM2 aren't put in the memory.
RDS features #1/5 #2/6 ¢ KDC-PSW9521 Program Service name Radio text TI indicator KDC-M907/ KDC-M9021/ 8021 Program Service name P / S AT T Radio text Traffic Information Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic bulletin starts even when you aren't listening to the radio. Press the [TI] button.
PTY (Program Type) Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station. Enter PTY mode Press the [PTY] button for at least 1 second. "PTY Select" is displayed. This function can't be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception. Select the Program Type Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
RDS features Program Type preset Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory and calling it up quickly. Presetting the Program Type Select the Program Type to preset Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 21). Enter Memory mode Press the [P.M] button for at least 1 second. "PTY Memory"...
KDC-PSW9521 Track time Disc number Track number Track title/ Disc title IN indicator File name/ Folder name/ MP3/WMA text KDC-M907/ KDC-M9021/ KDC-8021 Disc number Track number P / S AT T Track title/ Disc title IN indicator File name/ Folder name/ MP3/WMA text —...
Hold down on the [¢] button. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Reversing Hold down on the [4] button. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. — 24 — Disc player CD player CD changer/ MD changer...
Track Search Searching for a song on the disc or in the MP3/WMA folder. Press the [4] or [¢] button. Album Search Selecting the disc set in the Disc changer or the folder recorded on the MP3/WMA media. Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Direct Track Search (Function of remote) Doing Track Search by entering the track number.
CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features Album Repeat (Function of CD/MD) Replaying the disc in the Disc changer you're listening to. Press the [REP] button for at least 1 second. Each time the button is pressed Album Repeat turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, the "Disc Repeat ON"...
Function of the KDC-PSW9521/KDC-M907/KDC-M9021 Album Select (Function of MP3/WMA) Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to. Enter Album Select mode Press the [F.SEL] button for at least 1 second. "Select Mode" is displayed. During Select mode the folder information is displayed as shown below.
Name Set mode closes. • Media that you can attach a name to - Internal CD player: 30 discs. - External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the CD changer/ player. Refer to the CD changer/ player manual.
Menu system ¢ Signal Sensor KDC-PSW9521 Menu display RDS indicator KDC-M907/ KDC-M9021/ KDC-8021 Menu display P / S AT T 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.
Menu system Mask Key Because authorization by the Mask Key is required when it's removed from the vehicle, personalizing this unit by using the Mask Key is a help in preventing theft. Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "ALL OFF" display. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second. The clock display blinks. Adjust the hours Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Adjust the minutes Press the [4] or [¢] button. Exit Clock adjustment mode Press the [MENU] button.
Menu system Switching Display Type Setting the Display type. Display Setting "Display Type A" Display type divided into Upper and Lower parts. "Display Type B" Display type that uses mainly the display upper part. "Display Type C" Full screen display type. •...
Function of the KDC-M907/KDC-M9021/KDC-8021 Font Color Select Selecting the display font color. Select Font Color Select Mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "Font Col Select" display. Select the color Press the [4] or [¢] button. Dimmer Dimming this unit's display automatically when the vehicle light switch is turned ON.
Menu system Dual Zone System <In Auxiliary input source> Makes the sound different for the front channel and rear channel. Display Setting "Zone 2 OFF" Both the front and rear are Auxiliary input sound. "Zone 2 ON" The front is this unit's internal source, and the rear is Auxiliary input sound.
Local Seek <In Tuner mode> Only stations whose reception is good are searched for in auto seek tuning. Display Setting "Local.S OFF" The local seek function is OFF. "Local.S ON" The local seek function is ON. Tuning Mode <In Tuner mode> Sets the tuning mode.
Menu system Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function) You can choose whether or not to restrict the RDS channels, received with the AF function for a particular network, to a specific region. Display Setting "Regional ON" The Region Restrict Function is ON. "Regional OFF"...
Select the Auxiliary input display Press the [4] or [¢] button. Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown below. • "AUX" • "TV" • "VCP" • "GAME" • "PORTABLE" • "DVD" Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the [MENU] button.
Basic Operations of remote Loading and Replacing the battery Use one lithium battery (CR2025). Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case. 2WARNING Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a doctor immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed.
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In Tuner source [FM]/ [AM] buttons Select the band. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. [4]/ [¢] buttons Tune up or down band. [#0] — [#9] buttons Press buttons [#1] — [#8] to recall preset stations. [DIRECT] button Enters and cancels the <Direct Access Tuning>...
8. Reconnect the - terminal of the battery. 2CAUTION ... Number of items • 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..1 •...
Connecting Wires to Terminals Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISO–JASO) (Accessory3) Antenna Cord (ISO) To KENWOOD disc changer/ DAB control input/ KPA-SD100/KPA-HD100/KPA-SS100 To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals. Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for Cable Colour Functions ISO Connectors...
Connecting Wires to Terminals 2WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.41) The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type of vehicle you drive. Make sure to make the proper connections to prevent damage to the unit. The default connection for the wiring harness is described in 1 below.
Removing the Unit Insert the removal tool into the indentations in the hard rubber frame, and pull it gently until the lock is released. 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.01 The fuse has blown.
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Troubleshooting Guide Non-fading output, Non-fading Low Pass Filter and Non-fading setting can’t be done.28 The <Non-fading output> (page 11) is OFF.29 Turn it ON. The <Dual zone system> (page 34) is ON.30 Turn it OFF. There’s no Front High Pass Filter and Rear High Pass Filter The Non-fading preout is being used.
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Troubleshooting Guide A CD ejects as soon as it is loaded.62 The CD is upside-down. Load the CD with the labeled side up. The CD is quite dirty.63 Clean the CD, referring to the section on <CD cleaning> (page 8). The disc won’t insert.65 There’s already another disc inserted.
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Troubleshooting Guide Can’t enter Album Select mode.101 There’s no folder recorded in the MP3/WMA media. Use a media with levels. The songs in the selected folder aren’t played in Album Select mode.102 There are no MP3/WMA in the selected folder. Make sure there’s recorded content in the MP3/WMA media.
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1 time. •••••••• IN (Blink): The CD player section is not operating properly. 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.