Kenwood KDC-8023 User Manual

KDC-8023

CD-RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

Contents

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

About CDs..........................................5

English

About GSM Hand Free Unit...............5

Notes on Multi-function

Key System.....................................6

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

Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator System Q Audio Control Speaker Setting Display Mode Switching Text Display Switching Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) Auxiliary Input Display Setting Non-fading Output Panel Position Setting Theft Deterrent Panel Hiding the Control Panel Dual Zone System

Tuner/TV control features................17

Tuning Mode Tuning Direct Access Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning Frequency Step Setting TV Tuning Preset TV Tuning

CD/External disc control

features.........................................20

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

GSM Hands Free Unit control

features.........................................24

Receiving a call Phone Book Search Direct Dial SMS (Short Message Service) Mode Phone Book/ Message (SMS) data synchronize

Menu system....................................27

Menu System Security Code Phone voice speaker setting Microphone sensitivity adjust Auto Response time Adjust Touch Sensor Tone Manual Clock Adjustment DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Selectable Illumination Contrast Adjustment Dimmer

OFF Wait Time Setting Eject angle setting Switching preout Built-in Amp Mute Setting B.M.S. (Bass Management System) B.M.S. Frequency Offset CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) Text Scroll Built-in Auxiliary input Setting

Basic Operations of remote ............32

Accessories ......................................34

Installation Procedure .....................34

Connecting Wires to Terminals .......35

Installation ......................................36

Removing the Unit...........................37

Locking the Backpanel to the unit .38

Troubleshooting Guide ....................39

Specifications ..................................42

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Safety precautions

2WARNING

To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions:

• Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully locked in place. Otherwise it may fall out of place when jolted.

• When extending the ignition, battery, or ground wires, make sure to use automotivegrade wires or other wires with a 0.75mm (AWG18) or more to prevent wire deterioration and damage to the wire coating.

•To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any metallic objects (such as 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.

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 a short circuit when replacing a fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.

• Do not place any object between the faceplate and the unit.

• Do not use your own screws. Use only the screws provided. If you use the wrong screws, you could damage the 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.

Do Not Load 3-in. CDs in the CD slot

If you try to load a 3 in. CD with its adapter into the unit, the adapter might separate from the CD and damage the unit.

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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.

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.

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. 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 operation should be restored.

Reset button

•We recommend the use of <Security Code> (page. 28) to prevent theft.

• Characters in the LCD may become difficult to read in temperatures below 41 ˚F (5 ˚C).

• 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.

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.

RTN NEXT

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

DAB

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 tends to accumulate in the CD slot, clean it every once in a while. Your CDs can get scratched if you put them in a dusty CD slot.

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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.

• 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 accessories

Don’t use disc type accessories.

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.

• This unit can only play the CDs with

It may not correctly play disks which do not have the 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 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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About GSM Hand Free Unit

Refer to the GSM Hands Free Unit control features of this manual for the operation method of GSM Hands Free Unit KCA-HF521 (optional accessory) when connected.

Notes on Multi-function Key System

Multi-function Key System serves to control various functions with the [2] — [5] buttons.

The basic operation of the Multi-function Key System is described below.

English

What's the Multi-function Key System?

This unit is equipped with the Multi-function Key System that enables the operation of multiple functions with one button. For example, you can enter the Display Control Mode or turn ON/OFF the Random Play by pressing the [3] button during CD play.

Setting each function

The function display will show the controllable function of the [2] — [5] button above the button. Pressing the [2] — [5] button below the desired function enables the setting of the function.

Displaying the desired function

If five or more functions are available to be set with the [2] — [5] button, they are divided into multiple function groups (referred to as sections in this manual) for registration. Press the [NEXT] button to switch the sections. If the display of the desired function is not shown, press the [NEXT] button 1 to 3 times to switch the sections until the wanted function display is shown.

Example: Function display of CD & External disc source

Real operational example of the Multi-function Key System

Example: Turning ON/OFF the Random Play during CD play.

1. Show the function display of the Random Play. If "RDM" is not shown in the display, press the [NEXT] button to

switch the sections until the "RDM" function display is shown above the [3] button.

2. Turn ON/OFF the Random Play. Press the [3] button.

Each time the [3] button under the "RDM" function display is pressed the Random Play is turned ON/OFF.

RTN NEXT

"MRDM","H-F" or "SYNC" are displayed when an optional accessory is connected.

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General features

VOLUME

CONTROL

ATT

ATT indicator

SRC

2-5

NAME.SAME NF

NAME.S

Function display

Power

RTN

RTN NEXT

DAB

Turning ON the Power

Turn the vehicle ignition ON.

The panel appears.

Turing OFF the Power

Turn the vehicle ignition OFF.

The panel hides.

Do not apply force to the panel during operation. It can cause damage.

When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 28) is displayed as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF".

Selecting the Source

Press the [SRC] button.

Source required Display

Tuner "TUNER" CD "CD" TV (Optional accessory) "TV" External disc (Optional accessory) "DISC CH" Auxiliary input (Optional accessory) "AUX1" Internal Auxiliary input "AUX" Standby (Illumination only mode) "ALL OFF"

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General features

Volume

Increasing Volume

English

Turn the [VOLUME CONTROL] knob clockwise.

Decreasing Volume

Turn the [VOLUME CONTROL] knob counterclockwise.

• User memory: The values set on the <Audio control> (page 8).

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

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

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.

System Q

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

1 Select the source to set

Press the [SRC] button.

2 Select the Sound type

Press the [Q] button.

Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches.

Sound setting Display

Flat "Flat" User memory "User" Rock "Rock" Pops "Pops" Easy "Easy" Top 40 "Top40" Jazz "Jazz"

Audio Control

1 Select the source for adjustment

Press the [SRC] button.

2 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "AUD" is displayed above the [2] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 6).

3 Enter Audio Control mode

Press the [2] ("AUD") button.

4 Select the Adjustment item section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until the desired Adjustment item is displayed above the [2] — [5] button.

1st section

Adjustment Item Button Display

Bass [2] "BASS" Middle [3] "MID" Treble [4] "TRE" Balance & Fader [5] "BL/F"

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2nd section

Adjustment Item Button Display

High Pass Filter [2] "HPF" Low Pass Filter* [3] "LPF" Loudness [4] "LOUD" Non-Fading* [5] "N-F"

3rd section

Adjustment Item Button Display

Volume offset [2] "VOFF"

5 Select the Audio Control item for adjustment

Press the [2] — [5] button.

Each time the [2] — [5] button is pressed the adjustable audio items are switched among ranges of all stage section's tables on the following pages.

6 Adjust the Audio Control item

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

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

7 Exit Audio Control mode

Press the [RTN] button.

• The loudness setting can also be adjusted by pressing the [4] button.

•*This mode is available only when <Non-fading Output> (page 14)

is ON.

[3] button

Adjustment Item Display Range

Middle level "Middle" –8 — +8

[4] button

Adjustment Item Display Range

Treble level "Treble" –8 — +8

[5] button

Adjustment Item Display Range

Balance "Balance" Left 15 — Right 15 Fader "Fader" Rear 15 — Front 15

1st section

[2] button

Adjustment Item Display Range

Bass level "Bass" –8 — +8

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General features

2nd section

[2] button

English

[3] button

[4] button

[5] button

3rd section

[2] button

Adjustment Item Display Range

Front/Rear High Pass Filter

Adjustment Item Display Range

Non-Fading "LPF NF" 50/80/120/Through Hz Low Pass Filter

Adjustment Item Display Range

Loudness "LOUD" ON/OFF

Adjustment Item Display Range

Non-Fading level "NF Level" –15 — +15

• Loudness: Compensating for low and high tones during low

• When the Dual Zone System is ON, the setting for the High Pass Filter is nullified.

Adjustment Item Display Range

Volume offset "V-Offset" –8 — ±0

Volume offset: Each source's volume can be set as a difference

"HPF" Through/100/125/170 Hz

volume.

from the basic volume.

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 [2] — [5] button.

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

Speaker type Button Display

OFF [2] "SP OFF" For 5 & 4 in. speaker [3] "SP 5/4inch" For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker [4] "SP 6*9/6inch" For the OEM speaker [5] "SP O.E.M."

4 Exit Speaker Setting mode

Press the [Q] button.

Display Mode Switching

Switching the display mode.

1 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [3] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 6).

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2 Enter display control mode

Press the [3] ("DISP") button.

3 Select the display mode

Press the [2] ("MODE") button.

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

Display Display Mode

"Display C" Demonstration. "Display A" Normal display type "Display B" Silent display type.

4 Exit display control mode

Press the [RTN] button.

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General features

Text Display Switching

Switching the text display.

English

1 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [3] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 6).

2 Enter display control mode

Press the [3] ("DISP") button.

3 Select the text

Press the [3] ("TEXT") button.

It can also be switched by pressing either [4] or [¢] button.

In Tuner source

Information Display

Station name or Frequency "BAND+SNPS" Frequency "BAND+FREQ" Clock "Clock"

In CD & External disc source

Information Display

Disc title "D-TITLE" Track title "T-TITLE" Track number & Play time "P-Time" Disc name "DNPS" Clock "Clock"

In Auxiliary input source

Information Display

Auxiliary input name "AUX Name" Clock "Clock"

In Standby

Information Display

"ALL OFF"

Clock "Clock"

4 Exit Display Control mode

Press the [RTN] button.

If the Disc title or Track title is selected when the disc which does not have disc title or track title is played, track number and play time are displayed.

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Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)

Attaching a title to a Station or CD.

1 Receive/play the station/disc you want to attach a title to

•A title can't be attached to MD.

• Refer to the <Text Display Switching> (page 12) and select either "DNPS" or "SNPS".

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

Press the [2] — [4] button.

Each time the button is pressed the character type switches as shown below.

Character type Button

Alphabet (Upper case/ Lower case) [2] ("CAPS") Numbers and symbols [3] ("NUM") Special characters (Accent characters) [4] ("CHAR")

5 Select the characters

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Characters can be entered by using a remote with a number buttons. Example: If "DANCE" is entered.

Character Button Times pressed

"D" [3] 1 "A" [2] 1 "N" [6] 2 "C" [2] 3 "E" [3] 2

6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 and enter the name.

7 Exit name set mode

Press the [NAME.S] button.

• When operation stops for 10 seconds the name at that time is registered, and Name Set mode closes.

• Memory numbers

- FM: 32 stations

- AM: 16 stations

- Internal CD player: 30 discs

- External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the CD changer/ player. Refer to the CD changer/ player manual.

• The title of station/CD can be changed by the same operation used to name it.

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