Kenwood KDC-M6021, KDC-506, KDC-MV6521, KDC-5021V, KDC-5021 User Manual
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KDC-MV6521
KDC-M6021
KDC-6021
KDC-5021
KDC-5021V
KDC-506
B64-2249-00 (E2W)
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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English
Contents
Safety precautions......................3
About RDS ..................................5
Notes on playing MP3 ................6
About CDs...................................8
General features .........................9
Power
Selecting the Source
Volume
Attenuator
Loudness
System Q
Audio Control
Speaker Setting
TEL Mute
Switching Display
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Non-fading Output
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
Tuner features ...........................14
Tuning
Station Preset Memory
Auto Memory Entry
Preset Tuning
RDS features .............................15
Traffic Information
Radio Text Scroll
PTY (Program Type)
Program Type preset
Changing Language for PTY Function
CD/MP3/External disc control
features ..................................18
Playing CD & MP3
Playing External Disc
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
Track Search
Album Search
Track/Album Repeat
Track Scan
Random Play
Magazine Random Play
Album Select
Disc Naming (DNPS)
Text/Title Scroll
Menu system.............................23
Menu System
Security Code
Touch Sensor Tone
Manual Clock Adjustment
Synchronize Clock
DSI (Disabled System Indicator)
Selectable Illumination
Switching Graphic Display
Switching Display Type
Illumination Color Setting
Contrast Adjustment
Dimmer
Switching preout
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
Accessories...............................30
Installation Procedure ..............30
Connecting Wires to
Terminals ................................31
Installation ................................32
Troubleshooting Guide .............34
Specifications ...........................38
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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 a 0.75mm
2
(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.
• 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.
2WARNING
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 open
faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will
cause damage or breakdown.
2CAUTION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
About the disc changer/CD player to
be connected:
To connect a disc changer having the "O-N"
switch to this unit, set the "O-N" switch to "N".
To connect a disc changer having no "O-N"
switch to this unit, the converter cord CADS100 and/or switching adapter KCA-S210A
are required as options.
A disc changer doesn't work when it is
connected without using these options.
If a model with no "O-N" switch is connected,
some unavailable functions and information
that cannot be displayed are generated.
Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302,
C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers
can be 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.
Safety precautions
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English
• 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.
• Press the reset button if the Disc auto
changer fails to operate correctly. Normal
operation should be restored.
• Characters in the LCD may become difficult
to read in temperatures below 41 ˚F (5 ˚C).
• We strongly recommend the use of the
Code Security function (see p.24) to prevent
theft.
NOTE
• 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.
Safety precautions
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.
Reset button
OFF
DAB
MENUPTY
DISC
NF
LOUD
AUD
SCAN RDM REP M.RDM
DISP
NAME
GSM
TI
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About RDS
The marking of products using lasers
(Except for some areas)
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.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
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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English
Notes on playing MP3
This unit can play MP3(MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer 3). Note,
however, that the MP3 recording media and formats acceptable
are limited. When writing MP3, pay attention to the following
restrictions.
Acceptable media
The MP3 recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R,
and CD-RW.
When using CD-RW, do full format not quick format to prevent
malfunction.
Acceptable medium formats
The following formats are available for the media used in this unit. The
maximum number of characters used for file name including the
delimiter (".") and three-character extension are indicated in
parentheses.
• ISO 9660 Level 1 (12 characters)
• ISO 9660 Level 2 (31 characters)
• Joliet (64 characters; up to 12 characters are displayed on this unit)
• Romeo (128 characters)
Up to 200 characters can be displayed in the long file name format.
For a list of available characters, see the instruction manual of the
writing software and the section Entering file and folder names below.
The media reproducible on this unit has the following limitations:
• Maximum number of directory levels: 8
• Maximum number of files per folder: 255
• Maximum number of characters for folder name: 64
• Maximum number of folders: 50
MP3 written in the formats other than the above may not be
successfully played and their file names or folder names are not
properly displayed.
Settings for your MP3 encoder and CD writer
When you use your CD writer to record MP3 up to the maximum disc
capacity, disable additional writing. For recording on an empty disc up
to the maximum capacity at once, check Disc at Once.
Entering ID3 tag
The Displayable ID3 tag is ID3 version
1.x.
For the character code, refer to the List
of Codes.
Entering file and folder names
The code list characters are the only
file names and folder names that can
be entered and displayed.
If you use any other character for
entry, the file and folder names are not
displayed correctly. They may neither be displayed correctly depending
on the CD writer used.
The unit recognizes and plays only those MP3 which have the MP3
extension (.MP3).
A file with a name entered with characters not on the code list may not
play correctly.
Writing files into a medium
When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the unit checks all the
data on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or nonMP3 files, therefore, it takes a long time until the unit starts playing
MP3.
In addition, it may take time for the unit to move to the next MP3 file
or a Track Search or Album Search may not be performed smoothly.
Loading such a medium may produce loud noise to damage the speakers.
• Do no attempt to play a medium containing a non-MP3
file with
the MP3 extension.
The unit mistakes non-MP3
files for MP3 data as long as they
have the MP3 extension.
• Do not attempt to play a medium containing non MP3.
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MP3 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. You may be able
to set the order in which MP3 are to be played by writing them onto a
medium such as a CD-R with their file names beginning with play
sequence numbers such as "01" to "99", depending on your CD writer.
For example, a medium with the following folder/ file hierarchy is
subject to Album Search, Track Search, or Album Select as shown
below.
When a Track Search is executed with file being played ...
When an Album Search is executed with file being played ...
When Album Select is selected with file being played
to move from folder to folder ...
4 Button ¢ Button AM Button FM Button
Operation of the button
Current
folder number
AM Button FM Button
Operation of the button
Current
folder number
Current
file number
4 Button
¢ Button
Operation of the button
Beginning of file
Folder
Example of a medium's folder/file hierarchy
Level 2 Level 4
Level 1 Level 3
File
Root
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English
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.
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.
• 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 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.
Burrs
Burrs
Press the [SRC] button.
Source required Display
Tuner "TUNER"
CD "CD"
External disc "DISC-CH"/"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 29).
Selecting the Source
Turning ON the Power
Press the [SRC] button.
When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 24) is displayed
as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF".
Turning OFF the Power
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.
Power
General features
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LOUD
NF
DAB
SCAN RDM REP M.RDM
DISP
OFF
AUD
NAME
MENUPTY
GSM
TI
¢
4
FM
AM /
NF
Q
/
AUD
u / d
ATT /
LOUD
DISP
SRC
KDC-MV6521/M6021/6021
KDC-5021/5021V/506
Release button
ATT indicator
Speaker Setting indicator
SYSTEM Q indicator
ATT indicator
Speaker Setting indicator
SYSTEM Q indicator
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.
Audio Control
2 Select the Sound type
Press the [Q] button.
Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches.
Sound setting Display
Flat "Flat"/ "FLAT"
User memory "User"/ "USER"
Rock "Rock"/ "ROCK"
Pops "Pops"/ "POPS"
Easy "Easy"/ "EASY"
Top 40 "Top40"/ "TOP40"
Jazz "Jazz"/ "JAZZ"
• User memory: The values set on the <Audio control> (page 10).
• Each setting value is changed with the <Speaker setting> (page
11).
First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.
You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of
the music.
1 Select the source to set
Press the [SRC] button.
System Q
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.
Loudness
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.
Attenuator
Increasing Volume
Press the [u] button.
Decreasing Volume
Press the [d] button.
Volume
General features
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English
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.
TEL Mute
4 Exit Speaker Setting mode
Press the [Q] button.
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 5 & 4 in. speaker "SP 5/4"
For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker "SP 6*9/6"
For the OEM speaker "SP OEM"
Speaker Setting
Adjustment Item Display Range
Bass level "Bas"/"BAS" –8 — +8
Middle level "Mid"/"MID" –8 — +8
Treble level "Tre"/"TRE" –8 — +8
Balance "Bal"/"BAL" Left 15 — Right 15
Fader "Fad"/"FAD" Rear 15 — Front 15
Volume offset "V-OFF" –8 — ±0
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.
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KDC-5021/5021V/506 :
Information Display
Track number & Track Time
Disc name "DNPS"
Disc title (In External disc source) "D-TITLE"
Track title (In External disc source) "T-TITLE"
Clock
In MP3 source
Information Display
Track number
Disc name "DNPS"
Folder name "FOL NAME"
File name "FIL NAME"
Song title & Artist name "TITLE"
Album name & Artist name "ALBUM"
Track Time
Clock
Switching the information displayed.
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"
Clock
The frequency is displayed 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 Program Service name.
In CD & External disc source
KDC-MV6521/M6021/6021 :
Information Display
Track number
Disc name "DNPS"
Disc title (In External disc source or "D-TITLE"
KDC-MV6521 internal CD source)
Track title (In External disc source or "T-TITLE"
KDC-MV6521 internal CD source)
Track number & Track Time
Clock
Switching Display
General features
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English
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 blinks.
3 Select the Auxiliary input display
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed it switches through the below
displays.
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
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