Kenwood KDC-7021, KDC-7021SE, KDC-B7021, KDC-V7521 User Manual

KDC-V7521 KDC-B7021 KDC-7021 KDC-7021SE

CD-RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Contents

Safety precautions......................3

About RDS ..................................5

English

About CDs...................................6

General features .........................7

Power Volume Attenuator Selecting the Source Loudness System Q Audio Control Speaker Setting Switching Display Switching Clock Display Auxiliary Input Display Setting Faceplate Angle Adjustment Theft Deterrent Faceplate Hiding the Control Panel TEL Mute

Tuner features ...........................12

Tuning Direct Access Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning

RDS features .............................14

Traffic Information Presetting Volume for Traffic Information PTY (Program Type) Program Type preset Changing Language for PTY Function

CD/External disc control

features ..................................17

Playing CD Playing External Disc Fast Forwarding and Reversing Track Search Album Search Direct Track Search Direct Album Search Track/Album Repeat Track Scan Random Play Magazine Random Play Disc Naming (DNPS) Text/Title Scroll DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)

Menu system.............................21

Menu System Mask Key Touch Sensor Tone Manual Clock Adjustment Synchronize Clock Selectable Illumination Switching Graphic Display Illumination Color Setting Contrast Adjustment Dimmer OFF Wait Time Setting System Q B.M.S. (Bass Management System) News Bulletin with Timeout Setting Local Seek

Tuning Mode Auto Memory Entry AF (Alternative Frequency) Restricting RDS Region

(Region Restrict Function) Auto TP Seek Monaural Reception Text Scroll Power OFF Timer

Basic Operations of remote......28

Loading and Replacing the battery Basic operations In Tuner source In Disc source

Accessories...............................30

Installation Procedure ..............30

Connecting Cables to

Terminals................................31

Installtion ..................................32

Removing the Unit....................33

Locking the faceplate

to the unit ..............................33

Troubleshooting Guide .............34

Specifications ...........................38

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Safety precautions

2WARNING

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 automotivegrade wires or other wires with an area of

0.75mm 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.

• 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.

(AWG18) or more to prevent wire

2CAUTION

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.

• 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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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. 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.

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Safety precautions

NOTE

• If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.

English

• 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.

•Press the reset button if the Disc auto changer fails to operate correctly. Normal operatin should be restored.

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.

• 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.

When using the unit for the first time

In order to deactivate the demonstration mode. Transmit the Mask Key's signal. (page

22)

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 Faceplate Terminals

If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.

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.

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.

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The marking of products using lasers (Except for some areas)

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

The label is attached to the chassis/case and says that the component uses laser beams that have been classified as Class 1. It means that the unit is utilizing laser beams that are of a weaker class. There is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the unit.

About RDS

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.

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.

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.

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About CDs

Handling CDs

• Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD.

English

• CD-R and CD-RW are easier to damage than a normal music CD. Use a CD-R or a CD-RW after reading the caution items on the package etc.

• Don’t stick tape etc. on the CD. Also, don’t use a CD with tape stuck on it.

When using a new CD

If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs, use it after removing them with a ball pen etc.

Burrs

CD cleaning

Clean from the center of the disc and move outward.

Removing CDs

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.

• CDs with coloring on the recording surface or that are dirty can’t be used.

• Don’t use CDs without disc mark

•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.)

CD accessories

Don’t use disc type accessories.

CD storage

• Don’t place them in direct sunlight (On the seat or dashboard etc.) and where the temperature is high.

• Store CDs in their cases.

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General features

4 / ¢

FMAM ANG

/ AUD

u / d

ATT / LOUD CLKDISP

SRC

Clock indicator

Speaker Setting indicator

SYSTEM Q indicator

ATT 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.

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.

Volume

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. When it’s ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks.

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General features

Selecting the Source

Press the [SRC] button.

English

Source required Display

Tuner "TUNER" CD "CD" External disc "DISC"/"CD2" 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.

• 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).

Loudness

Compensating for low and high tones during low volume.

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.

System Q

You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of the 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 Display

Flat "Flat" Rock "Rock" Top 40 "Top 40" Pops "Pops" Jazz "Jazz" Easy "Easy" Scan of Flat — Easy "Scan" User memory "User"

• User memory: The values set on the <Audio control> (page 9).

• Each setting value is changed with the <Speaker setting> (page

9). First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.

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Audio Control

1 Select the source for adjustment

Press the [SRC] button.

2 Enter Audio Control mode

Press the [AUD] button for at least 1 second.

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.

4 Adjust the Audio item

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Adjustment Item Display Range

Bass Center Frequency "Bass F" 60/70/80/100 or 150 Hz Bass level "Bass" –8 — +8 Bass Q Factor "Bass Q" 1.00/1.25/1.50/2.00 Bass Extend "Bass EXT" ON/OFF Middle Center Frequency "MID F" 0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0 kHz Middle level "Middle" –8 — +8 Middle Q Factor "Middle Q" 1.0/2.0 Treble Center Frequency "TRE F" 10.0/12.5/15.0/17.5 kHz Treble level "Treble" –8 — +8 Balance "Balance" Left 15 — Right 15 Fader "Fader" Rear 15 — Front 15 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 Bass Center Frequency

1.00/1.25/1.50 60/70/80/100

2.00 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.

5 Exit Audio Control mode

Press the [AUD] button.

Speaker Setting

Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type.

1 Enter Standby

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "ALL OFF" display.

2 Enter Speaker Setting mode

Press the [Q] button.

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

OFF "SP OFF" For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker "SP 6*9/6inch" For 5 & 4 in. speaker "SP 5/4inch" For the OEM speaker "SP O.E.M."

4 Exit Speaker Setting mode

Press the [Q] button.

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General features

Switching Display

Switching the information displayed.

English

Press the [DISP] button.

Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown below.

In Tuner source

Information Display

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.

In CD & External disc source

Information Display

Track Time Disc name "DNPS" Disc title (In External disc source) "D-TITLE" Track title (In External disc source) "T-TITLE"

Switching Clock Display

Switching the displayed information.

Press the [CLK] button.

Each time the button is pressed it switches between clock display and current source. During clock display the clock indicator is ON.

Auxiliary Input Display Setting

Selecting the display when this device is switched to Auxiliary input source.

1 Select Auxiliary input source

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "AUX" display.

2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode

Press the [DISP] button for at least 2 seconds.

The presently selected AUX Name is displayed.

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"

• "VCP"

• "GAME"

• "PORTABLE"

4 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode

Press the [DISP] button.

When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time is selected, and Auxiliary input display setting mode closes.

Faceplate Angle Adjustment

Press the [ANG] button for at least 1 second.

Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate. It can cause damage.

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Theft Deterrent Faceplate

The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft.

Removing the Faceplate

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.

• 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.

Reattaching the Faceplate

1 Set the left side of the faceplate in the faceplate bracket.

Hiding the Control Panel

Prevents tampering with the unit while your car is being serviced etc.

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.

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 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.

When the call ends

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.

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Tuner features

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SRC FMAM

#1 – 6 MENU

English

Tuning

Selecting the station.

1 Select tuner source

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "TUNER" display.

2 Select the band

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.

3 Tune up or down band

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON.

Band display

Frequency display

Preset station number

ST indicator

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.

3 Enter the frequency

Press the number buttons on the remote.

Example:

Desired frequency Press button

92.1 MHz (FM) [#0], [#9], [#2], [#1] 810 kHz (AM) [#0], [#8], [#1], [#0]

Canceling Direct Access Tuning

Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.

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