Kenwood KDC-PSW9527, KDC-W9027, KDC-W8027 User Manual

KDC-PSW9527 KDC-W9027 KDC-W8027

CD-RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Safety precautions 4

Notes 6

About CDs 7

Notes on playing MP3/WMA 8

Notes on Multi-function Key System 10

Notes on Sound Management System 11

General features 12

Power Hiding the Control Panel Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Rotary Volume knob operation mode select Display Mode Switching Text Display Switching Side Graphic Display Switching Graphic part/ Spectrum Analyzer Display

Switching Wallpaper selecting Text Display Switching External Display Switching Auxiliary Input Display Setting Panel Position Setting Theft Deterrent Panel TEL Mute System Q (KDC-W8027) System Q (KDC-PSW9527/KDC-W9027) Audio Control (KDC-W8027) Speaker Setting (KDC-W8027) Dual Zone System Subwoofer Output

Sound management features (KDC-PSW9527/KDC-W9027) 26

Audio control Audio Setup (Easy mode) Audio Setup (PRO mode) Audio Setup Memory (PRO mode) Audio Setup memory Recall

Tuner features 33

Tuning Direct Access Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning SNPP (Station Name Preset Play)

RDS features 35

Traffic Information Radio Text Scroll PTY (Program Type) Program Type preset Changing Language for PTY Function

CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features 38

Playing CD & MP3/WMA Playing External Disc Fast Forwarding and Reversing Track/File Search Disc Search/Folder Search Direct Track/File Search Direct Disc Search Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Scan Play Random Play Magazine Random Play Folder Select Disc Naming (DNPS) Tex t/Title Scroll DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)

GSM Hands Free Unit control features 43

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

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Menu system 46

Menu System Security Code Touch Sensor Tone Manual Clock Adjustment Phone voice speaker setting Microphone sensitivity adjust Auto Response time Adjust Date Adjustment Date Mode Synchronize Clock DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Selectable Illumination Triangle indicator setting Font Type Select Dimmer OFF Wait Time Setting Eject angle setting Panel action setting System Q Setting(KDC-W8027) Audio Setup (KDC-PSW9527/KDC-W9027) Built-in Amp Mute Setting 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 (Region Restrict

Function) Auto TP Seek Monaural Reception Tex t Scroll Power OFF Timer Built-in Auxiliary input Setting CD Read Setting Picture downloading (KDC-PSW9527) AMP Control Rotary volume operation select

Basic Operations of remote 55

Loading and Replacing the battery Basic operations In Tuner source In Disc source GSM Hands Free Unit operations

Accessories/ Installation Procedure 57

Connecting Wires to Terminals 58

Installation 60

Removing the Unit 61

Troubleshooting Guide 62

Specifications 66

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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 automotive-grade wires or other wires with a 0.75mm² (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.

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 set the removed faceplate or the faceplate case in areas exposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.

• To prevent deterioration, do not touch the terminals of the unit or faceplate with your fingers.

• 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 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 use your own screws. Use only the screws provided. If you use the wrong screws, you could damage the unit.

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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.

LX-bus connection

The LX AMP and the sensor unit cannot be connected simultaneously. You must connect any of them at a time. (The power supply does not turn ON if you have connected both of them.)

Do Not Load 8 cm (3 in.) CDs in the CD slot

If you try to load a 8 cm (3 in.) CD with its adapter into the unit, the adapter might separate from the CD and damage the unit.

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. 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

• 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.

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Notes

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 Faceplate Terminals

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

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.

WOW, SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

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.

This Product is not installed by the manufacturer of a vehicle on the production line, nor by the professional importer of a vehicle into an EU Member State.

Dolby Pro Logic II

The matrix decoding technologies that have been evolved from the conventional Dolby Pro Logic system and that is based on the latest digital matrix technologies. It realizes the excellent 5.1-channel sound playback of Dolby Surround and ordinary CD stereo sounds. You can enjoy surround channels as full-band sounds (from 20 Hz to 20 kHz) and stereo sources as real 5.1-channel sounds. The Movie mode, Music mode, Matrix mode, can be selected according to the playback source. When the Dolby Pro Logic II mode is selected, the sound level is slightly dropped due to its characteristics.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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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

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 discs 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 CDR/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.

CD accessories

Don’t use disc type accessories.

CD cleaning

Clean from the center of the disc and move outward.

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Notes on playing MP3/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. 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 and folder 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 character) (KDC-W8027; Up to 32 characters are displayed)

• Romeo (128 character) (KDC-W8027; Up to 64 characters are displayed)

• Long file neme (200 characters) (KDC-W8027; Up to 64 characters are displayed)

• Maximum number of characters for folder name: 64 (KDC-W8027; Joliet: Up to 32 characters are displayed)

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 folders: KDC-PSW9527/W9027; 100 KDC-W8027; 50

• Maximum number of files and folders (KDC-W8027): 512

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.

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Settings for your MP3/WMA encoder and CD writer

Do the following setting when compressing audio data in MP3/WMA data with the MP3/WMA encoder.

• Transfer bit rate: MP3: 8 —320 kbps WMA: 48 —192 kbps

• Sampling frequency

MP3: 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz WMA: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz

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.

• Play mode may not be possible when portions of the

functions of Windows Media Player 9 or higher are used.

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/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 File Search or Folder 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 file with the MP3/WMA extension. The unit mistakes non-MP3/WMA files for MP3/WMA data as long as they have the MP3/WMA extension.

• Do not attempt to play a medium containing non MP3/ WMA.

MP3/WMA playing order

When selected for play, Folder Search, File Search, or for Folder 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 Folder Search, File Search, or Folder Select as shown below.

Example of a medium’s folder/file hierarchy

Folder

File

Root

When a File Search is executed with file ¡$ being played ...

Operation of the button

4 Button

¢ Button

(Current file:

Beginning of file

¡% ➜ ¡&

¡$)

¡$ ➜ ¡#

When a Folder Search is executed with file ¡$ being played ...

Operation of the button

AM Button

FM Button

(Current folder:

3 ➜ 2 ➜ 1 ➜ 8 ...

5 ➜ 6 ➜ 7 ➜ 8 ➜ 1 ...

When Folder Select is selected with file ¡$ being played to move from folder to folder ...

Operation of the button

4 Button

¢ Button

AM Button

FM Button

(Current folder:

Level 1 Level 3 Level 5

Level 2 Level 4

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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.

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 Multifunction 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.

EXT

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

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Notes on Sound Management System

The KDC-PSW9527/W9027 allows you to set up the best sound field to your car using the audio setup. This is the Sound Management System.

There are two types of audio setup mode: Easy audio setup (called Easy mode) and Professional audio setup (called PRO mode).

Audio setup (Easy mode)

When you select the cabin size and the speaker type you are using in the easy audio setup (Easy mode), you can set the best sound field to your car automatically.

• Refer to 'Audio Setup (Easy mode)' (page 28).

Audio setup (PRO mode)

While in the professional audio setup (PRO mode), you can fine-tune and memory the X’Over (Cross-over), DTA (Digital Time Alignment), and EQ (Equalizer), controls in addition to the sound quality you have set in the audio setup (Easy mode).

• Refer to 'Audio Setup (PRO mode)' (page 30).

First, set up the sound field in your car by 'Audio setup (Easy mode)' (page 28). Proceed to the following steps for sound field setup.

1. Enter Audio Setup mode. Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "AD SET" is displayed above the [3] button. Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 10).

2. Set the cabin size of your car. Press the [2] ("CABIN") button.

3. Select the cabin size of your car. Press the [4] or [¢] button.

4. Select a speaker Press the [3] ("SP-SEL") button.

5. Set up the speaker Press the [2] — [5] button.

• For the speakers you can set up using buttons [2] to

[5], see the 'Audio setup (Easy mode)' (page 28).

6. Select the speaker size. Press the [4] or [¢] button.

7. Exit Audio setup mode Press the [6] ("RTN") button.

Now, you can create the best sound field to your car. For the detailed speaker setup, see the 'Audio Setup (PRO mode)' (page 30).

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General features

SRCNEXTATT 1 - 6

QVOL AM/

Power

Turning ON the Power

Turn the vehicle ignition ON.

The panel appears.

• When the power is ON, the 'Security Code' (page 46) is displayed as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF".

Turing OFF the Power

Turn the vehicle ignition OFF or press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.

The panel hides.

NAME.S

4 ¢FMSCRL/

Hiding the control panel

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

When the time set in 'OFF Wait Time Setting' (page 49) lapses, the panel is hidden and the power turns OFF.

Showing the control panel

Press the left part at the lower side of the panel.

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

Hiding the Control Panel

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

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The panel is opened to enable the operation.

Selecting the Source

Press the [SRC] button.

Source required Display

Tuner "TUNER" CD "Compact Disc" External disc (Optional accessory) "CD Changer" Auxiliary input "AUX" Standby (Illumination only mode) "STANDBY"

• 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 52).

Vol ume

Increasing Volume

Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise.

Decreasing Volume

Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise.

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, "ATT" is displayed.

Rotary Volume knob operation mode select

The rotary volume knob can be used for volume adjustment and various function setups.

Available setup functions

The rotary volume knob can be used for the following setup:

• Menu system : Item selection

• Audio Control : Adjustment of setup value

• Audio Setup : Adjustment of setup value

• Display control : Display switching

• Disc Naming : Character selection

• Folder select : Folder search

• You can select the Rotary Volume Operation mode only when the " the [1] button during any function setup.

• When the " rotary volume control for function setup and sound level adjustment.

To use the rotary volume knob:

" indicator is displayed above

" indicator is ON, you cannot use the

1 Turn the rotary volume operation ON

See the 'Rotary volume operation select' (54 page) and select "Rotary SEL: ON".

2 Selecting the Rotary Volume Operation

mode

Press the [1] button.

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

3 Setting the function

Rotate the Rotary Volume knob.

4 Terminates the function setup using the

rotary volume knob

Press the [1] button.

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General features

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] (KDC-W8027)/ [4] (KDCPSW9527/W9027) button. Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 10).

2 Enter display control mode

Press the [3] ("DISP") (KDC-W8027)/ [4] ("DISP") (KDC-PSW9527/W9027) 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 Mode Display

"Display:A"

"Display:B"

"Display:C"

"Display:D"

1 Side graphic part 2 Upper text display part 3 Lower text display part 4 Function item display 5 Text display part 6 Graphic & spectrum analyzer display part

4 Exit display control mode

Press the [6] ("RTN") button.

• No function item is displayed if "Display:C" or "Display: D" is selected. To use a function item, press any of [1] to [6] buttons or [NEXT] button. The function item will be displayed approximately 5 seconds.

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• When the 'Dual Zone System' (page 24) is ON, the spectrum analyzer cannot be displayed.

• The display is dimmed during "Display:B" or "Display: C" mode.

• The indicator appears only when the Clock is displayed in the upper or lower position during "Display:A" mode.

Display:A

Te xt Display Switching

Switching the text display.

1 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [3]/ [4] button. Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 10).

2 Enter display control mode

Press the [3]/ [4] ("DISP") button.

3 Select the display mode

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

Select the "Display:A" display.

4 Enter text select mode

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

• In the Rotary Volume Operation mode, you can select the Upper part or Lower part using button [3] ("TEXT") and switch the display using the rotary volume key.

5 Select the text in the upper text display part

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Select the text in the lower text display part

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Refer to the table described later for setting items.

6 Exit Display Control mode

Press the [6] ("RTN") button.

• The setting of this function is available while "Display: A" is selected for the Display mode.

• Upper text display part cannot display the same information as Lower text display part.

• The Album name cannot be displayed during WMA play.

The text display in the Upper text display part

In Tuner source

Information Display

Program Service name or Frequency "BAND+ch+PS" Radio text or Frequency "R-TEXT" Date "DATE" Clock "CLOCK" Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S/ANA+CLOCK"

Displaying the frequency during Program

Service name reception

Press the [SCRL] 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

Information Display

Disc title "DISC-TITLE" Track title "TRACK-TITLE" Track number & Play time "P-Time" Disc name "DNPS" Date "DATE" Clock "CLOCK" Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S/ANA+CLOCK"

In MP3/WMA source

Information Display

Song title & Artist name "TITLE/ARTIST" Album name & Artist name "ALBUM/ARTIST" Folder name "FOLDER NAME" File name "FILE NAME" Play time & File number "P-Time" Date "DATE" Clock "CLOCK" Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S/ANA+CLOCK"

In Auxiliary input source

Information Display

Auxiliary input name "AUX NAME" Date "DATE" Clock "CLOCK" Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S/ANA+CLOCK"

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

In Standby

Information Display

Standby (Illumination only mode) "STANDBY" Date "DATE" Clock "CLOCK"

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General features

The text display in the Lower text display part

In Tuner source

Information Display

KENWOOD Logo "LOGO" Clock "CLOCK" Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S/ANA+CLOCK" Radio text "R-TEXT" Date "DATE"

In CD & External disc source

Information Display

KENWOOD Logo "LOGO" Clock "CLOCK" Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S/ANA+CLOCK" Disc title "DISC-TITLE" Track Title "TRACK-TITLE" Disc name "DNPS" Date "DATE"

In MP3/WMA source

Information Display

KENWOOD Logo "LOGO" Clock "CLOCK" Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S/ANA+CLOCK" Song title & Artist name "TITLE/ARTIST" Album name & Artist name "ALBUM/ARTIST" Folder name "FOLDER NAME" File name "FILE NAME" Date "DATE"

In Standby

Information Display

KENWOOD Logo "LOGO" Clock "CLOCK" Date "DATE"

In Auxiliary input source

Information Display

KENWOOD Logo "LOGO" Clock "CLOCK" Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S/ANA+CLOCK" Date "DATE"

Display:A

Side Graphic Display Switching

Switching the Side graphic Display.

1 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [3]/ [4] button. Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 10).

2 Enter display control mode

Press the [3]/ [4] ("DISP") button.

3 Select the display mode

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

Select the "Display:A" display.

4 Enter display control mode

Press the [4] ("SIDE") button.

"Side Graphic" is displayed.

5 Select the side graphic display

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

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

Side graphic display

Tex t + Source Graphic 1

…

Graphic 3 Spectrum analyzer 1

…

Spectrum analyzer 4 Blank

6 Exit display control mode

Press the [6] ("RTN") button.

• If 'Dual Zone System' (page 24) is turned ON while the spectrum analyzer is displayed, the spectrum analyzer disappears from the display.

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• The setting of this function is available while "Display : A" is selected for the Display mode.

Display:B/ Display:C/ Display:D

Graphic part/ Spectrum Analyzer Display Switching

Switching the graphic Display/ Spectrum analyzer display.

1 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [3]/ [4] button. Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 10).

2 Enter display control mode

Press the [3]/ [4] ("DISP") button.

3 Select the display mode

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

Select the "Display:B"/ "Display:C"/ "Display:D" display.

4 Select the graphic/ spectrum analyzer

display

Press the [4] ("SA-grph") button.

5 Select the graphic/ spectrum analyzer

display part display

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Each time the button is pressed the graphic display/ spectrum analyzer display switches as shown below.

Graphic display/ Spectrum Analyzer display

Movie 1 Movie 2 *Downloaded movie Spectrum analyzer 1

…

Spectrum analyzer 5 Wallpaper

• * Function of the KDC-PSW9527

6 Exit display control mode

Press the [6] ("RTN") button.

Display:B/ Display:C/ Display:D

Wallpaper selecting

Select a wallpaper to display when Display Type is set to "Display:B"/ "Display:C"/ "Display:D".

1 Select the wallpaper display

Refer to 'Graphic part/ Spectrum Analyzer Display Switching' (page 17).

2 Select the wallpaper

Display the wallpapers one after another

and select one

1 Turn the wallpaper scan ON.

Press the [38] button. Each time the button is pressed the Wallpaper scan is turned ON and OFF. When it’s ON, "SCAN" is displayed. When it’s ON, each wallpaper is displayed every several seconds.

2 At the wallpaper you want to display.

Press the [38] button.

Select wallpaper manually

1 Turn the wallpaper scan OFF.

Press the [38] button. Each time the button is pressed the Wallpaper scan is turned ON and OFF.

2 Select the wallpaper.

Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is pressed the wallpaper changes.

3 Exit Display Control mode

Press the [6] ("RTN") button.

• The setting of this function is available while "Display : B"/ "Display:C"/ "Display:D" is selected for the Display mode.

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General features

Display:B/ Display:C

Te xt Display Switching

Switching the text display.

1 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [3]/ [4] button. Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 10).

2 Enter display control mode

Press the [3]/ [4] ("DISP") button.

3 Select the display mode

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

Select the "Display:B"/ "Display:C" display.

4 Select the text

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

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

In Tuner source

Information Display

Program Service name or Frequency "BAND+ch+PS" Radio text "R-TEXT" Date "DATE" Clock "CLOCK"

Displaying the frequency during Program

Service name reception

Press the [SCRL] 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

Information Display

Disc title (In External disc source)

Track title "TRACK-TITLE" Track number & Play time "P-Time" Disc name "DNPS" Date "DATE" Clock "CLOCK"

"DISC-TITLE"

In MP3/WMA source

Information Display

Song title & Artist name "TITLE/ARTIST" Album name & Artist name "ALBUM/ARTIST" Folder name "FOLDER NAME" File name "FILE NAME" Play time & File number "P-Time" Date "DATE" Clock "CLOCK"

In Auxiliary input source

Information Display

Auxiliary input name "AUX NAME" Date "DATE" Clock "CLOCk"

In Standby

Information Display

Standby (Illumination only mode) "STANDBY" Date "DATE" Clock "CLOCK"

5 Exit Display Control mode

Press the [6] ("RTN") button.

External Display Switching

Switching the display in the External Display connected.

1 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [3]/ [4] button. Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 10).

2 Enter display control mode

Press the [3]/ [4] ("DISP") button.

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3 Select the display

Press the [5] ("OUT") button.

"Disp Out Select" is displayed. Each time the button is pressed the display switches.

4 Exit display control mode

Press the [6] ("RTN") button.

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 [NAME.S] 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.

• "AUX"

• "TV"

• "VIDEO"

• "GAME"

• "PORTABLE"

• "DVD"

4 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode

Press the [NAME.S] button.

Panel Position Setting

Setting the angle or back-forward position of the control panel.

1 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "PNL" is displayed above the [4]/ [5] button.

2 Enter Panel Position Setting mode

Press the [4] ("PNL") (KDC-W8027)/ [5] ("PNL") (KDC-PSW9527/W9027) button.

3 Select the item for adjustment

Press the desired [2] — [5] button. Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted switch as shown below.

Adjustment Item Button Display

The panel tilts upwards. [2] "ANG–" The panel tilts downwards. [3] "ANG+" The panel slides backward. [4] "SLD–" The panel slides forward. [5] "SLD+"

4 Exit Panel Position Setting mode

Press the [6] ("RTN") button.

• The control panel may be interfered with the shift lever or another part depending on the angles of the control panel. Set the angle to avoid any interference.

• When a hard rubber frame is mounted Do not use with the panel slid in the forward direction. If so, the hard rubber frame will interfere with the panel when the angle is adjusted downward.

• No sound is produced while the panel is operating.

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

• The Auxiliary Input Display can be set only when the built-in auxiliary input or the auxiliary input of optional KCA-S210A is used.

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General features

Theft Deterrent Panel

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

Removing the Backpanel

1 Turn the ignition OFF or press the [SRC]

button for at least 1 second.

Turn OFF the power, and the control panel becomes horizontal.

• After the set time passes in 'OFF Wait Time Setting' (page49), the panel is closed.

2 Remove the Backpanel forward.

When 'DSI (Disabled System Indicator)' (page49) is set to ON, DSI blinks.

• The back panel is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the back panel in its special storage case while detached.

• Do not expose the Backpanel 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 Backpanel

1 Set the Backpanel to the panel bracket. 2 Hold down on the Backpanel until it is locked.

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.

Function of the KDC-W8027

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

SRS WOW "SRS WOW" Natural "Natural" User memory "USER" Rock "ROCK" Pops "POPS" Easy "EASY" Top 40 "TOP 40" Jazz "JAZZ"

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• User memory: The values set on the 'Audio Control' (KDC-W8027) (page 22).

• Each setting value is changed with the 'Speaker Setting' (page 24). First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.

• When 'Dual Zone System' (page 24) is set to ON, the setting of SRS WOW is disabled.

Function of the KDC-PSW9527/KDC-W9027

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

Natural "Natural" Rock "ROCK" Pops "POPS" Easy "EASY" Top 40 "TOP 40" Jazz "JAZZ" User memory "USER" Installer "INSTALLER"

• User memory: The values set on the 'Audio Setup (PRO mode)' (page 30).

• Installer: The values set on the 'Audio Setup (PRO mode)' (page 30).

• Each setting value is changed with the 'Audio Setup (PRO mode)' (page 30). First , select the Cabin size and the speaker type with 'Audio Setup (Easy mode)' (page 28). Refer to 'Notes on Sound Management System' (page 11).

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Kenwood KDC-PSW9527, KDC-W9027, KDC-W8027 User Manual

Contents

Safety precautions

Notes

About CDs

Notes on playing MP3/WMA

Notes on Multi-function Key System

Notes on Sound Management System

General features