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
TEL Mute
Tuner features...........................17
Tuning
Direct Access Tuning
Station Preset Memory
Auto Memory Entry
Preset Tuning
SNPP (Station Name Preset Play)
RDS features .............................20
Traffic Information
Radio Text Scroll
PTY (Program Type)
Program Type preset
Changing Language for PTY Function
CD/MP3/WMA/External disc
control features .....................23
Playing CD & MP3/WMA
Playing External Disc
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
Track Search
Album Search
Direct Track Search
Direct Album Search
Track Repeat
Album Repeat
Track/Album Repeat
Track Scan
Random Play
Magazine Random Play
Album Select
DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)
Disc Naming (DNPS)
Text/Title Scroll
Menu system.............................29
Menu System
Mask Key
Touch Sensor Tone
Manual Clock Adjustment
Date Adjustment
Date Mode
Synchronize Clock
Selectable Illumination
Switching Display Type
Switching Upper and Lower Part Display
Icon/Spectrum analyzer Select
Font Type Select
Font Color Select
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Dimmer
OFF Wait Time Setting
System Q
Built-in Amp Mute Setting
Dual Zone System
B.M.S. (Bass Management System)
B.M.S. Frequency Offset
News Bulletin with Timeout Setting
Local Seek
Tuning Mode
Auto Memory Entry
AF (Alternative Frequency)
Restricting RDS Region
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
(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.
2
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
operation should be restored.
Reset button
• 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
30)
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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Notes on playing MP3/WMA(KDC-PSW9521)/ MP3(KDC-M9021SE/KDC-M9021)
This unit can play MP3(MPEG1, 2, 2.5 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.
English
Acceptable media
The MP3/WMA 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)
• 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/WMA 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/WMA encoder and CD writer
Do the following setting when compressing audio data in WMA data
with the WMA encoder.
•Transfer bit rate: 64k —192 kbps
• Sampling frequency: 32k, 44.1k, 48k Hz
When you use your CD writer to record MP3/WMA 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 and Contents
Description
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/WMA which have the
MP3/WMA extension (.MP3/.WMA).
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/WMA data is loaded, the unit checks
all the data on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or
non-MP3/WMA files, therefore, it takes a long time until the unit starts
playing MP3/WMA.
In addition, it may take time for the unit to move to the next
MP3/WMA 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/WMA
with the MP3/WMA extension.
The unit mistakes non-MP3/WMA
they have the MP3/WMA extension.
• Do not attempt to play a medium containing non MP3/WMA.
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file
files for MP3/WMA data as long as
MP3/WMA playing order
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 2Level 4
Level 1Level 3
File
Root
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/WMA 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 ...
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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
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
AM/
VOL
NF
4
FM
¢
SRCMENU
Q/
AUD
KDC-PSW9521
LOUD indicator
KDC-M9021SE/ KDC-M9021/ KDC-8021
ANG
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 16) 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 30). If the
Demonstration mode isn't canceled, the unit can't be used normally.
• 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 37).
System Q
You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of
the music.
Select the source to set
1
Press the [SRC] button.
2 Select the Sound type
Press the [Q] button.
Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches.
Sound settingDisplay
Flat"FLAT"
User memory"User Preset"
Rock"ROCK"
Pops"POPS"
Easy"EASY"
Top 40"TOP 40"
Jazz"JAZZ"
• User memory: The values set on the <Audio control> (page 10).
• Each setting value is changed with the <Speaker setting> (page
12).
First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.
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.
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Adjustment ItemDisplayRange
Bass Center Frequency "Bass FRQ"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"MID FRQ"0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0 kHz
Frequency
Middle level"MID"–8 — +8
Middle Q Factor"Middle Q"1.0/2.0
Treble Center Frequency"TRE FRQ"10.0/12.5/15.0/17.5 kHz
Treble level"TRE"–8 — +8
Balance"Balance"Left 15 — Right 15
Fader"Fader"Rear 15 — Front 15
Non-Fading level*"NF Level"–15 — +15
Front High Pass Filter* "HPF Front"Through/40/60/80/100/
120/150/180/220 Hz
Rear High Pass Filter* "HPF Rear"Through/40/60/80/100/
• According to the Bass Q Factor setting value, the frequencies that
can be set in Bass Center Frequency change as shown below.
Bass Q FactorBass Center Frequency
1.00/1.25/1.5060/70/80/100
2.0060/70/80/150
• 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.
• Loudness: Compensating for low and high tones during low
volume.
(KDC-PSW9521) The graphic is displayed when
Loudness is ON, and is switched OFF when Loudness
is OFF.
•* :Function of the KDC-PSW9521/ KDC-M9021SE/ KDC-M9021
5 Exit Audio Control mode
Press the [AUD] button.
Function of the KDC-PSW9521/KDC-M9021SE/KDC-M9021
Non-fading Output
Turning the Non-fading output ON or OFF.
Press the [NF] button for at least 1 second.
Each time the button is pressed Non-fading output switches ON
or OFF.
When it’s ON, "NF ON" is displayed.
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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General features
Function of the KDC-PSW9521/KDC-M9021SE/KDC-M9021
Speaker & Woofer Setting
Speaker setting allows the System Q settings to be fine-tuned
English
according to the type of speakers.
Woofer setting allows for Network configuration according to the
type of subwoofers.
1 Enter Standby
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "ALL OFF" display.
2 Enter Speaker & Woofer Setting mode
Press the [Q] button.
"Speaker Setting" is displayed.
3 Select the Setting mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the button is pressed it switches between Speaker
setting mode and Woofer setting mode.
4 Select the Speaker and Woofer type
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown
below.
In Speaker setting mode
Speaker typeDisplay
OFF"OFF"
For 5 & 4 in. speaker"5/4 inch"
For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker"6*9/6inch"
For the OEM speaker"O.E.M."
In Woofer setting mode
Woofer typeDisplay
OFF"Woofer OFF"
12 in. A type"12in type A"
10 in. A type"10in type A"
12 in. B type"12in type B"
10 in. B type"10in type B"
12 in. C type"12in type C"
10 in. C type"10in type C"
8 in. type"8inch"
12 in. D type"12in type D"
10 in. D type"10in type D"
5 Exit Speaker & Woofer Setting mode
Press the [Q] button.
Function of the KDC-8021
Speaker Setting
Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting
the speaker type.
Enter Standby
1
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "ALL OFF" display.
2 Enter Speaker Setting mode
Press the [Q] button.
"Speaker Setting" is displayed.
3 Select the Speaker type
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown
below.
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Speaker typeDisplay
OFF"OFF"
For 5 & 4 in. speaker"5/4inch"
For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker"6*9/6 inch"
For the OEM speaker"O.E.M."
4 Exit Speaker Setting mode
Press the [Q] button.
Switching Full Screen Display
Switching the Full screen display.
1 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"MENU" is displayed.
2 Select Display Control mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "Display Mode Select"/"Disp Mode Select" display.
3 Enter Display Control mode
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.
4 Switch the Full screen display
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed the display switches.
For Disc name registration refer to <Disc Naming (DNPS)> (page
28).
Function of the KDC-PSW9521/KDC-M9021SE/KDC-M9021
In MP3/WMA source
Upper Part Display
InformationDisplay
Track Time"P-Time"
Disc name"DNPS"
Folder name"FOLDER NAME"
File name "FILE NAME"
Song title & Artist name"TITLE/ARTIST"
Album name & Artist name"ALBUM/ARTIST"
(KDC-M9021SE/ M9021)
Spectrum Analyzer (KDC-M9021SE/ M9021) "S/ANA"
Album name & Artist name"ALBUM/ARTIST"
Song title & Artist name"TITLE/ARTIST"
File name "FILE NAME"
Folder name"FOLDER NAME"
Disc name"DNPS"
Date "DATE"
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock (KDC-PSW9521) "S/ANA+CLOCK"
Clock & Graphic (KDC-M9021SE/ M9021)"CLOCK+GRAPHIC"
For Disc name registration refer to <Disc Naming (DNPS)> (page
The Auxiliary input name is always displayed on the Upper part
display.
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"S/ANA+GRAPHIC"
"S/ANA+CLOCK"
(KDC-M9021SE/ M9021/ 8021)
"CLOCK+GRAPHIC"
General features
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you,
helping to deter theft.
English
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 33) 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 33) 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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