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

Cleaning the Unit

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 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.
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. 6

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MP3/WMA 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/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.
Example of a medium's folder/file hierarchy
When a Track Search is executed with file $ being played.

Current file number

Operation of the button

4 Button Button

Beginning of file
When an Album Search is executed with file $ being played.

Current folder number

Operation of the button AM Button FM Button
When Album Select is selected with file $ being played to move from folder to folder.

AM Button

FM Button
Folder File Root Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

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About CDs

Handling CDs

Dont touch the recording surface of the CD.

CD cleaning

Clean from the center of the disc and move outward.

Removing CDs

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. Dont stick tape etc. on the CD. Also, dont use a CD with tape stuck on it. When removing CDs from this unit pull them out horizontally.

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.
1 Select the source to set

2 Select the Sound type

Press the [Q] button. Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches.

4 Adjust the Audio item

Press the [4] or [] button.

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Adjustment Item Display Bass Center Frequency "Bass FRQ" Bass level "Bass" Bass Q Factor "Bass Q" Bass Extend "Bass EXT" Middle Center "MID FRQ" Frequency Middle level "MID" Middle Q Factor "Middle Q" Treble Center Frequency"TRE FRQ" Treble level "TRE" Balance "Balance" Fader "Fader" Non-Fading level* "NF Level" Front High Pass Filter* "HPF Front" Rear High Pass Filter* Non-Fading Low Pass Filter* Non-Fading Phase* Volume offset Loudness "HPF Rear" "LPF NF" "NF Phase"
Range 60/70/80/100 or 150 Hz 8 +8 1.00/1.25/1.50/2.00 ON/OFF 0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0 kHz 8 +8 1.0/2.0 10.0/12.5/15.0/17.5 kHz 8 +8 Left 15 Right 15 Rear 15 Front +15 Through/40/60/80/100/ 120/150/180/220 Hz Through/40/60/80/100/ 120/150/180/220 Hz 50/80/120/Through Hz
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 its ON, "NF ON" is displayed.
Normal (0)/Reverse (180) "Volume Offset" "LOUD" ON/OFF
According to the Bass Q Factor setting value, the frequencies that can be set in Bass Center Frequency change as shown below. Bass Q Factor Bass Center Frequency 1.00/1.25/1.50 60/70/80/100 2.00 60/70/80/150 When the bass extend is set to ON, low frequency response is extended by 20%. Volume offset: Each source's volume can be set as a difference from the basic volume.
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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Speaker & Woofer Setting
Speaker setting allows the System Q settings to be fine-tuned 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.
In Woofer setting mode Woofer type OFF 12 in. A type 10 in. A type 12 in. B type 10 in. B type 12 in. C type 10 in. C type 8 in. type 12 in. D type 10 in. D type Press the [Q] button.
Display "Woofer OFF" "12in type A" "10in type A" "12in type B" "10in type B" "12in type C" "10in type C" "8inch" "12in type D" "10in type D"
5 Exit Speaker & Woofer Setting mode
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 type OFF For 5 & 4 in. speaker For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker For the OEM speaker Display "OFF" "5/4 inch" "6*9/6inch" "O.E.M." Function of the KDC-8021

Speaker Setting

Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type.
2 Enter Speaker Setting mode
3 Select the Speaker type
Press the [4] or [] button. Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown below. 12

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Speaker type OFF For 5 & 4 in. speaker For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker For the OEM speaker
Display "OFF" "5/4inch" "6*9/6 inch" "O.E.M."
5 Exit Display Control mode

Press the [MENU] button.

Full Screen display can be selected when "Display Type C" is selected in <Switching Display Type> (page 32).
4 Exit Speaker Setting mode

Press the [Q] button.

Switching the Standby Display
Switching the information displayed in Standby.
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 Enter Menu mode

2 Select Display Control mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "Display Mode Select"/"Disp Mode Select" display.

3 Select Display Control mode
3 Enter Display Control mode
Press the [4] or [] button for at least 1 second.
4 Enter Display Control mode
4 Switch the Full screen display
Press the [4] or [] button. Each time the button is pressed the display switches. Information Demonstration Spectrum Analyzer 1 Spectrum Analyzer 2 Spectrum Analyzer 3 Graphic 1 (KDC-PSW9521) Spectrum Analyzer 4 (KDC-M9021SE/ M9021/ 8021) Graphic 2 (KDC-PSW9521) Spectrum Analyzer 5 (KDC-M9021SE/ M9021/ 8021)

5 Switch the display

Press the [4] or [] button. Each time the button is pressed the display switches. Information Display Demonstration "DEMONSTRATION" Date & Clock "DATE"/"CLOCK" Standby display "ALL OFF"
6 Exit Display Control mode
Demonstration can be selected when "Display Type A" or "Display Type C" is selected in <Switching Display Type> (page 32).

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Switching Upper and Lower Part Display
Switching the upper and lower part display. In Tuner source Upper Part Display Information Program Service name or Frequency Radio text Lower Part Display Information Spectrum Analyzer (KDC-PSW9521) Spectrum Analyzer & Graphic (KDC- M9021SE/ M9021/ 8021) Spectrum Analyzer & Clock (KDC- M9021SE/ M9021/ 8021) Spectrum Analyzer (KDC- M9021SE/ M9021/ 8021) Radio text Date Spectrum Analyzer & Clock (KDC-PSW9521) Clock & Graphic (KDC- M9021SE/ M9021/ 8021) Display "BAND+ch+PS" "R-TEXT" Display "S/ANA" "S/ANA+GRAPHIC" "S/ANA+CLOCK" "S/ANA" "R-TEXT" "DATE" "S/ANA+CLOCK" "CLOCK+GRAPHIC"
4 Switch the Upper part display
Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Switch the Lower part display Press the [4] or [] button. Each time the button is pressed the display switches. The Reference for the display content is after this operation's explanation.
The same information can't be displayed on the Upper part display and lower part display. The Upper part display and Lower part display switching can be selected when "Display Type A" is selected in <Display Mode switching> (page 32). When "Display Type B" is selected the Lower part display content is clock ON or OFF.

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.

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.
Reattaching the Faceplate
1 Set the left side of the faceplate in the faceplate bracket.
2 Press the right side of the faceplate until it locks.

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Tuner features

Tuning

Selecting the station.

1 Select tuner source

Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display.

2 Select the band

Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
4 SRC #1/5 #2/6 #3/7 #4/8 P.M MENU

3 Tune up or down band

During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON.
KDC-PSW9521 Preset station number Frequency display

Band display

ST indicator
KDC-M9021SE/ KDC-M9021/ KDC-8021 Band display Preset station number Frequency display

ST indicator 17

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Direct Access Tuning (Function of remote)
Entering the frequency and tuning.
4 Select the preset number
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

1 Select the band

5 Put the frequency in the memory
Press the [P.M] button for at least 2 seconds. The preset number display blinks 1 time.
2 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote. " " is displayed.
6 Repeating steps 3 to 5 and putting the desired broadcast
station in the memory. On each band, 1 station can be put in the memory on each [#1] [#8].

During reception of a AM station when the Traffic Information function is turned ON, it switches to a FM station. During reception of traffic information the adjusted volume is automatically remembered, and the next time it switches to traffic information it's automatically the remembered volume.
#1/5 #2/6 #3/7 #4/8 TI /PTY /P.M /SCRL
KDC-PSW9521 Program Service name
Receiving other traffic information stations Press the [4] or [] button.
Traffic information station switching can be done when listening to the radio.

Radio text

TI indicator
KDC-M9021SE/ KDC-M9021/ 8021 Program Service name

Radio Text Scroll

Scrolling the displayed radio text. Press the [SCRL] button for at least 1 second.
Radio text TI indicator 20

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PTY (Program Type)
Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station.

1 Enter PTY mode

Press the [PTY] button for at least 1 second. "PTY Select" is displayed.
This function can't be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception.
2 Select the Program Type
Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is pressed the shown below. No. Program Type 1. Speech 2. Music 3. News 4. Current Affairs 5. Information 6. Sport 7. Education 8. Drama 9. Culture 10. Science 11. Varied 12. Pop Music 13. Rock Music 14. Easy Listening Music 15. Light Classical 16. Serious Classical 17. Other Music 18. Weather 19. Finance 20. Children's programs Program Type switches as Display "All Speech" "All Music" "News" "Current Affairs" "Information" "Sport" "Education" "Drama" "Cultures" "Science" "Varied Speech" "Pop Music" "Rock Music" "Easy Listening M" "Light Classic M" "Serious Classics" "Other Music" "Weather & Metr" "Finance" "Children's Prog"
21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31.
Social Affairs Religion Phone In Travel Leisure Jazz Music Country Music National Music Oldies Music Folk Music Documentary

1 Start Track Scan

Press the [SCN] button. "Scan ON" is displayed.

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Album Select (Function of MP3/WMA)
Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to.
Selecting a folder in the same level Press the [4] or [] button. With the [4] button you move to the previous folder, and with the [] button to the next folder. Returning to the top level Press the [#1] button.
1 Enter Album Select mode
Press the [F.SEL] button for at least 1 second. "Select Mode" is displayed. During Select mode the folder information is displayed as shown below. KDC-PSW9521 Folder name display
3 Decide the folder to play
Press the [38] button. The Album Select mode releases, and the MP3/WMA in the folder being displayed is played.
The methods for moving to other folders in the album select mode are different from those in the album search mode. See <Notes on playing MP3/WMA> (page 6) for details.
Canceling the Album Select mode Press the [F.SEL] button. Folder number display KDC-M9021SE/ KDC-M9021 Folder name display
DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play) (Function of disc changers with remote)
Selecting the CD displayed in the DNPS of the CDs set in the Disc changer.

Folder number display

Folder name display: Displays the current folder name. Folder number display: Displays the number in the folder belonging to the currently selected folder.

1 Enter DNPP mode

Press the [DNPP] button on the remote. When "DNPP" is displayed the DNPS display in order. Forward / Reverse display Press the [DISC] or [DISC+] button.
2 Select the folder level
Press the [FM] or [AM] button. With the [FM] button you move 1 level down and with the [AM] button 1 level up.
2 When the disc you want is displayed
Press the [OK] button on the remote. The disc being displayed is played. Canceling the DNPP mode Press the [DNPP] button on the remote. 27

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Disc Naming (DNPS)
Attaching a title to a CD.
Characters can be entered by using a remote with number buttons. Example: If "DANCE" is entered.

Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Adjust the minutes Press the [4] or [] button.

1 Select Date Mode

Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "Date Mode" display.

2 Select the date format

4 Exit Clock adjustment mode

Date Adjustment

Synchronize Clock
Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this unit's clock. Display "SYNC ON" "SYNC OFF" Setting Synchronizes the time. Adjust the time manually.
1 Select Date Adjust mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "Date Adjust" display.

2 Enter Date Adjust mode

Press the [4] or [] button for at least 1 second. The date display blinks.
It takes 3 to 4 minutes to synchronize the clock.
3 Selecting the item (day, month, or year) to adjust
Press the [4] or [] button. The items that are blinking are items that can be adjusted.

4 Adjust each item

Selectable Illumination
Selecting the button illumination color as green or red. Display "Button Color Green"/ "Button Green" "Button Color Red"/ "Button Red" 31 Setting The illumination color is green. The illumination color is red.
5 Repeat step 3 and 4 operation and adjust the date. 6 Exit Date adjustment mode

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Switching Display Type
Setting the Display type. Display "Display Type A" "Display Type B" "Display Type C" Setting Display type divided into Upper and Lower parts. Display type that uses mainly the display upper part. Full screen display type. Function of the KDC-PSW9521
Icon/Spectrum analyzer Select
This function permits switching of the Icon/Spectrum analyzer display.
1 Select Icon/Spectrum analyzer Select mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "Icon/Speana Select" display.
"Display Type C" can't be selected in Standby. The display of each part can be changed. - Switching Upper and Lower Part Display: (page 14) - Switching Full Screen Display: (page 13) - Icon/Spectrum analyzer Select: (page 32)
2 Select the Icon/Spectrum analyzer
Function of the KDC-PSW9521

Font Type Select

Selecting the display font.
For the setting method refer to the <Switching Upper and Lower Part Display> (page 14)/<Switching the Standby Display> (page 13).

B.M.S. (Bass Management System)
Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the main unit. Display "AMP Bass "AMP Bass "AMP Bass "AMP Bass Flat" +6" +12" +18" Setting Bass boost Bass boost Bass boost Bass boost level level level level is is is is flat. low (+6dB). mid (+12dB). high (+18dB).
"News 90min" When "News 00min" "News 90min" is set, the News Bulletin Interrupt function is ON. When the news bulletin starts, "News" is displayed, and it switches to the news bulletin.
If you choose the "20min" setting, further news bulletins will not be received for 20 minutes once the first news bulletin is received. The news bulletin volume is the same level that was set for traffic information (page 20). This function is only available if the desired station sends PTY-code for news bulletin or belongs to <Enhanced Other Network>Network sending PTY-code for news bulletin. When the News Bulletin Interrupt function is ON, it switches to an FM station.
Refer to the catalog or instruction manual for power amplifiers that can be controlled from this unit. For amplifiers there are the model that can be set from Flat to +18 dB, and the model that can be set from Flat to +12 dB. When an amplifier that can only be set to +12 is connected to the unit, "AMP Bass +18" won't work correctly even if it's selected.

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Local Seek <In Tuner mode>
Only stations whose reception is good are searched for in auto seek tuning. Display "Local.S OFF" "Local.S ON" Setting The local seek function is OFF. The local seek function is ON.
Auto Memory Entry <In Tuner mode>
For the operation method refer to <Auto Memory Entry> (page 18).
AF (Alternative Frequency) Tuning Mode <In Tuner mode>
Sets the tuning mode. Tuning mode Auto seek Operation Automatic search for a station. Preset station seek "Seek Mode Auto2" Search in order of the stations in the Preset memory. Manual "Seek Mode Manual" Normal manual tuning control. Display "Seek Mode Auto1" When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch to another frequency broadcasting the same program in the same RDS network with better reception. Display "AF ON" "AF OFF" Setting The AF function is ON. The AF function is OFF.
When the AF function is ON, the "RDS" indicator is ON.
When no other stations with stronger reception are available for the same program in the RDS network, you may hear the incoming broadcast in bits and snatches. Turn OFF the AF function in such a case.

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Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function)
You can choose whether or not to restrict the RDS channels, received with the AF function for a particular network, to a specific region. Display "Regional ON" "Regional OFF" Setting The Region Restrict Function is ON. The Region Restrict Function is OFF.

Wiring harness (Accessory1) 5
External Power Connector A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 Speaker Connector B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8
External amplifier control wire (Pink / Black)0

EXT.CONT

Yellow Blue/White Orange/White Red Black
Battery Power Control Dimmer Ignition (ACC) Earth (Ground) Connection Rear Right (+) Rear Right () Front Right (+) Front Right () Front Left (+) Front Left () Rear Left (+) Rear Left ()
Battery wire (Yellow) 6 Ignition wire (Red) 7 TEL mute wire (Brown) 21

TEL MUTE

To "EXT.AMP.CONT." terminal of the amplifier having the external amp control function. 23 Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone rings or during conversation. 24 To connect the KENWOOD navigation system, consult your navigation manual. 25
Purple Purple/Black Gray Gray/Black White White/Black Green Green/Black
Power control/ Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) 22 A7 Pin (Red) 8 A4 Pin (Yellow) 9

P.CONT ANT.CONT

Connect either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle. 26

Connector A Connector B

If no connections are made, do not let the cable come out from the tab. 27

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2WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.41) The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type of vehicle you drive. Make sure to make the proper connections to prevent damage to the unit. The default connection for the wiring harness is described in 1 below. If the ISO connector pins are set as described in 2 or 3, make the connection as illustrated.

Installation

Firewall or metal support Screw (M4X8) (commercially available)
1 (Default setting) The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO connector is linked with the ignition, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is connected to the constant power supply. Unit Vehicle Ignition wire (Red) A7 Pin (Red) Battery wire (Yellow) A4 Pin (Yellow)
Self-tapping screw (commercially available) Metal mounting strap (commercially available)
Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place.
2 The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO connector is connected to the constant power supply, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is linked to the ignition. Unit Vehicle A7 Pin (Red) Ignition wire (Red) Battery wire (Yellow) A4 Pin (Yellow)
Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (eg, the sound may skip).
3 The A-4 pin (yellow) of the vehicle's ISO connector is not connected to anything, whilst the A-7 pin (red) is connected to the constant power supply (or both the A-7 (red) and A-4 (yellow) pins are connected to the constant power supply). Unit Vehicle Ignition wire (Red) A7 Pin (Red) Connect to a power source that can be turned on and off with the ignition key.

To attach this unit, make sure the front of the control panel faces you and fit it into the mounting sleeve by pressing the four corners of the hard rubber frame at the same time. Do not apply strong pressure to other sections than the corners; otherwise troubles such as the impossibility of opening or closing the panel may result.

Battery wire (Yellow)

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Removing the Unit

1 Insert the removal tool into the
indentations in the hard rubber frame, and pull it gently until the lock is released.
Locking the faceplate to the unit
If you want to lock the faceplate to the unit so that it does not fall off, follow the directions below.
1 Refer to the function "Removing the faceplate" (page 16) and

remove the faceplate.

2 Insert the provided screw into the hole at the center of the

Accessory4 Removal tool

bottom side of the faceplate which you have removed from the unit.

2 Remove the screw (M48)

on the back panel.
Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) Accessory2 Removal tool Accessory5
3 Insert the two removal tools
deeply into the slots on each side, as shown.
3 Refer to the section "Removing the faceplate" (page 16) and
then reattaching the faceplate.
Never insert the taptite screws (2 X 4 mm) in any other screw holes than the one specified. If you insert it in another hole, it will contract and may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit.
4 Push upward the removal tool
toward the top, and pull out the unit halfway while pressing towards the inside.
Be careful to avoid injury from the catch pins on the removal tool.
5 Pull the unit all the way out
with your hands, being careful not to drop it.

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Troubleshooting Guide
What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems. General
Theres no loudness effect.12 Youre using Non-fading preout. Loudness has no effect in Non-fading preout. The TEL mute function does not work.15 The TEL mute wire is not connected properly. Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>. The TEL mute function turns ON even though the TEL mute wire is not connected.16 The TEL mute wire is touching a metal part of the car. Pull the TEL mute wire away from the metal part of the car. The Bass center frequency, Bass quality factor, Bass extend, Middle center frequency, Middle quality factor, and Treble center frequency cant be adjusted.19 The <System Q> (page 10) is set OFF. Set it ON. No sound can be heard, or the volume is low. The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side.21 Center the fader and balance settings. The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected incorrectly.22 Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness correctly. See the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>. The values of Volume offset are low.24 Increase the values of Volume offset. (page 10) The <Built-in Amp Mute Setting> (page 33) is ON.100 Turn it OFF.

The power does not turn ON.01 The fuse has blown. After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with one with the same rating. No ACC position on vehicle ignition.02 Connect the same wire to the ignition as the battery wire.
If you have selected Standby mode, the power will go OFF automatically.03 The Power OFF Timer function has been activated. If you do not want the power to go OFF automatically, cancel the Power OFF Timer function. Nothing happens when the buttons are pressed.04 The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally. Press the reset button on the unit (page 4). Theres a source you cant switch.06 Theres no CD inserted. Set the media you want to listen to. If theres no media in this unit, you can't switch to each source. The faceplate does not open or close.09 The faceplate is incorrectly attached. Reattach the faceplate correctly, See the section on <Removing the Faceplate>(page 16). The memory is erased when the ignition is turned OFF.10 The battery wire has not been connected to the proper terminal. Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>. The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected.11 Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
The sound quality is poor or distorted.25 One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car. Check the speaker wiring. The speakers are not wired correctly.27 Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is connected to a different speaker.

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Non-fading output, Non-fading Low Pass Filter and Non-fading setting cant be done.28 The <Non-fading output> (page 11) is OFF.29 Turn it ON. The <Dual zone system> (page 34) is ON.30 Turn it OFF.

Disc source

"AUX" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode.50 O-N switch is set to "O" side. Set the switch to "N" side. Unsupported disc changer is connected.51 Connect the supported disc changer. (page 3)
Theres no Front High Pass Filter and Rear High Pass Filter effect.31 The Non-fading preout is being used. Theres no effect in Non-fading preout. The Mask Key item isnt displayed in the Menu System.33 The Mask Key function is already activated. When the Mask Key function is activated it isnt displayed in the menu items. The Touch Sensor Tone doesnt sound.34 The preout jack is being used. The Touch Sensor Tone cant be output from the preout jack. Even though Synchronize Clock is ON, the clock cant be adjusted.35 The received RDS station isnt sending time data. Receive another RDS station.

KDC-PSW9521 KDC-M9021 KDC-8021

CD-RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

B64-2218-00 (EY)

Contents

English

Safety precautions..3 About RDS..5 Notes on playing MP3/WMA.6 About CDs..8 General features..9
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
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 2
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 (Region Restrict Function) Auto TP Seek Monaural Reception Auxiliary Input Display Setting & Disc Naming Text Scroll Power OFF Timer

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
Basic Operations of remote.38 Accessories.40 Installation Procedure.40 Connecting Wires to Terminals..41 Installation..42 Removing the Unit..43 Locking the faceplate to the unit..43 Troubleshooting Guide.44 Specifications..49

Safety precautions

2WARNING
To prevent injury and/or fire, take the following precautions:
Insert the unit all the way until it is fully locked in place. Otherwise it may fly out of place during collisions and other jolts. When extending the ignition, battery, or ground wires, make sure to use automotivegrade wires or other wires with a 0.75mm2 (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.

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 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". When you connect a model with no "O-N" switch, the converter cord CA-DS100 available as an option may be required. For details, consult your Kenwood dealer. 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.
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. 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.
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.

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 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 If you send products in for repair that include a mask key, make sure to present the unit together with the mask key.

About RDS

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

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.

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.
When an emergency transmission (announcing disasters, etc.) is sent, all current functions are interrupted to allow the warning to be received.
Notes on playing MP3/WMA(KDC-PSW9521)/ MP3(KDC-M9021)

CD accessories

Dont use disc type accessories.

General features

AM/ NF

VOL FM

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.

SRC Q/ AUD

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.

KDC-PSW9521

Volume
Increasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise. LOUD indicator KDC-M9021/ KDC-8021 Decreasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise.

LOUD indicator

Selecting the Source
Press the [SRC] button. Source required Tuner CD External disc Auxiliary input Standby (Illumination only mode) Display "TUNER" "COMPACT DISC"/"CD" "DISC-CH"/"DISC" "AUX" "ALL OFF" Sound setting Flat User memory Rock Pops Easy Top 40 Jazz Display "FLAT" "User Preset" "ROCK" "POPS" "EASY" "TOP 40" "JAZZ"
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).
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.

System Q
You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of the music.
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.
1 Select the source to set

2 Select the Sound type

Press the [Q] button. Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches.

Display "S/ANA" "S/ANA+GRAPHIC" "S/ANA+CLOCK" "S/ANA" "TRACK-TITLE" "DISC-TITLE" "DNPS" "DATE" "S/ANA+CLOCK" "CLOCK+GRAPHIC"
Lower Part Display Information Spectrum Analyzer (KDC-PSW9521) Spectrum Analyzer & Graphic (KDC- M9021) Spectrum Analyzer & Clock (KDC- M9021 only) Spectrum Analyzer (KDC- M9021 only) Album name & Artist name Song title & Artist name File name Folder name Disc name Date Spectrum Analyzer & Clock (KDC-PSW9521) Clock & Graphic (KDC- M9021)
Display "S/ANA" "S/ANA+GRAPHIC" "S/ANA+CLOCK" "S/ANA" "ALBUM/ARTIST" "TITLE/ARTIST" "FILE NAME" "FOLDER NAME" "DNPS" "DATE" "S/ANA+CLOCK" "CLOCK+GRAPHIC"
For Disc name registration refer to <Disc Naming (DNPS)> (page 28).
In Auxiliary input source Function of the KDC-PSW9521/KDC-M9021 In MP3/WMA source
Upper Part Display Information Track Time Disc name Folder name File name Song title & Artist name Album name & Artist name Display "P-Time" "DNPS" "FOLDER NAME" "FILE NAME" "TITLE/ARTIST" "ALBUM/ARTIST" Lower Part Display Information Spectrum Analyzer (KDC-PSW9521) Spectrum Analyzer & Graphic (KDC- M9021/ 8021) Spectrum Analyzer & Clock (KDC- M9021/ 8021 only) Spectrum Analyzer (KDC- M9021/ 8021 only) Date Spectrum Analyzer & Clock (KDC-PSW9521) Clock & Graphic (KDC- M9021/ 8021) Display "S/ANA" "S/ANA+GRAPHIC" "S/ANA+CLOCK" "S/ANA" "DATE" "S/ANA+CLOCK" "CLOCK+GRAPHIC"
The Auxiliary input name is always displayed on the Upper part display.
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft.

Hiding the Control Panel

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

Removing the Faceplate

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

2 If the station you want is displayed
Press the [OK] button on the remote. The station for the program service name being displayed is received.

2 Call up the station

Press the [#1/5] [#4/8] button. The stations are called up as shown below. Press button Call up number [#1/5] No.1 j No.5 [#2/6] No.2 j No.6 [#3/7] No.3 j No.7 [#4/8] No.4 j No.8
Each time the button is pressed, the called up station switches cyclically.
Canceling the SNPP mode Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.

RDS features

Traffic Information
Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic bulletin starts even when you aren't listening to the radio. Press the [TI] button. Each time the button is pressed the Traffic Information function turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "TI" indicator is ON. When a traffic information station isn't being received the "TI" indicator blinks. When a traffic bulletin starts, "Traffic Info" is displayed it and it switches to traffic information.
During reception of a AM station when the Traffic Information function is turned ON, it switches to a FM station. During reception of traffic information the adjusted volume is automatically remembered, and the next time it switches to traffic information it's automatically the remembered volume.
#1/5 #2/6 #3/7 #4/8 TI /PTY /P.M /SCRL
KDC-PSW9521 Program Service name
Receiving other traffic information stations Press the [4] or [] button.
Traffic information station switching can be done when listening to the radio.
Radio text KDC-M9021/ 8021

TI indicator

Program Service name

Radio Text Scroll

Scrolling the displayed radio text. Press the [SCRL] button for at least 1 second.

Radio text TI indicator

PTY (Program Type)
Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station.

1 Enter PTY mode

Press the [PTY] button for at least 1 second. "PTY Select" is displayed.

Selecting the Program Type display language.
Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 21).
Presetting the Program Type
1 Select the Program Type to preset
2 Enter Changing Language mode
Press the [TI] button. "PTY LANG Select" is displayed.
Press the [P.M] button for at least 1 second. "PTY Memory" is displayed.

3 Select the language

Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is pressed the language switches as shown below. Language Display English "English" Spanish "Spanish" French "French" Dutch "Dutch" Norwegian "Norwegian" Portuguese "Portuguese" Swedish "Swedish" German "German"
3 Select the preset number
4 Preset the Program Type

5 Exit Memory mode

Calling up the preset Program Type
2 Call up the Program Type
Press the [#1/5] [#4/8] button. They are called up as shown below. Press button Call up number [#1/5] No.1 j No.5 [#2/6] No.2 j No.6 [#3/7] No.3 j No.7 [#4/8] No.4 j No.8
Each time the button is pressed, the called up Program Type switches cyclically.
4 Exit Changing Language mode

Press the [TI] button.

CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features
SCN/ REP/ 0 MENU #1 D.REP SCRL RDM/ M.RDM/ F.SEL
KDC-PSW9521 Disc number Track number Track time

IN indicator

Track title/ Disc title File name/ Folder name/ MP3/WMA text
KDC-M9021/ KDC-8021 Disc number Track number Track time

Playing CD & MP3/WMA

When there is no disc inserted
The MP3/WMA media that this unit can play are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW. The medium formats must be ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, Joliet, or Romeo. The methods and precautions to be followed for writing MP3/WMA data are covered in <Notes on playing MP3/WMA> (page 6). Check that section before creating your MP3/WMA media.
1 Slide open the faceplate

Press the [0] button.

2 Insert a disc.
When the faceplate has been slid open, it might interfere with the shift lever or something else. If this happens, pay attention to safety and move the shift lever or take an appropriate action, then operate the unit. The sound will be temporarily muted while the faceplate is moving. The models that can play MP3 are shown below. KDC-PSW9521/ M9021 The model that can play WMA is shown below. KDC-PSW9521 When a disc is inserted the "IN" indicator is ON.

Playing External Disc

2 Release it when the song you want to listen to is played

Press the [SCN] button.

Random Play
Play all the songs on the disc or MP3/WMA folder in random order.
Track/Album Repeat (Function of MP3/WMA)
Replaying MP3/WMA file or folder you're listening to. Press the [REP] button. Each time the button is pressed the Repeat Play switches as shown below. Repeat play Display Track Repeat "File Repeat ON" Album Repeat "Folder Repeat ON" OFF "Repeat OFF"
Press the [RDM] button. Each time the button is pressed Random Play turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "Random ON" is displayed.
When the [] button is pressed, the next song select starts.
Magazine Random Play (Function of disc changer)
Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random order. Press the [M.RDM] button for at least 1 second. Each time the button is pressed the Magazine Random Play turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "M.Random ON" is displayed.

Track Scan

Playing the first part of each song on the disc or MP3/WMA folder you are listening to and searching for the song you want to listen to.

1 Start Track Scan

Press the [SCN] button. "Scan ON" is displayed.
Album Select (Function of MP3/WMA)
Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to.
Selecting a folder in the same level Press the [4] or [] button. With the [4] button you move to the previous folder, and with the [] button to the next folder. Returning to the top level Press the [#1] button.
1 Enter Album Select mode
Press the [F.SEL] button for at least 1 second. "Select Mode" is displayed. During Select mode the folder information is displayed as shown below. KDC-PSW9521
3 Decide the folder to play
Press the [38] button. The Album Select mode releases, and the MP3/WMA in the folder being displayed is played.
The methods for moving to other folders in the album select mode are different from those in the album search mode. See <Notes on playing MP3/WMA> (page 6) for details.

Folder name display

Canceling the Album Select mode Press the [F.SEL] button. Folder number display KDC-M9021 Folder name display
DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play) (Function of disc changers with remote)
Selecting the CD displayed in the DNPS of the CDs set in the Disc changer.

Folder number display

Folder name display: Displays the current folder name. Folder number display: Displays the number in the folder belonging to the currently selected folder.

1 Enter DNPP mode

Press the [DNPP] button on the remote. When "DNPP" is displayed the DNPS display in order. Forward / Reverse display Press the [DISC] or [DISC+] button.
2 Select the folder level

"Display Type C" can't be selected in Standby. The display of each part can be changed. - Switching Upper and Lower Part Display: (page 14) - Switching Full Screen Display: (page 13) - Icon/Spectrum analyzer Select: (page 32)
2 Select the Icon/Spectrum analyzer

Font Type Select

Selecting the display font.
For the setting method refer to the <Switching Upper and Lower Part Display> (page 14)/<Switching the Standby Display> (page 13).
1 Select Font Type Select Mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "Font Select" display.

2 Select the font

Function of the KDC-M9021/KDC-8021
Setting display/don't display for the System Q factors (Bass center frequency, Bass Q factor, Bass extend, Middle center frequency, Middle Q factor, and Treble center frequency) in Audio control. Display "System Q ON" "System Q OFF" Setting The System Q factors are displayed. The System Q factors aren't displayed.

Font Color Select

Selecting the display font color.
1 Select Font Color Select Mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "Font Col Select" display.

2 Select the color

Dimmer
Dimming this unit's display automatically when the vehicle light switch is turned ON. Display "Dimmer ON" "Dimmer OFF" Setting The display dims. The display doesn't dim.
Built-in Amp Mute Setting <In Standby mode>
Toggles ON or OFF the mute control on the built-in amplifier. Turning ON this control enhances the preout quality. Display "Builtin AMP Mute OFF"/ "AMP Mute OFF" "Builtin AMP Mute ON"/ "AMP Mute ON" Setting The built-in amplifier activates. The built-in amplifier deactivates.

OFF Wait Time Setting

Setting the time until the faceplate hide operation starts after the power is turned OFF. The faceplate can be removed only during the set time period. Display and Setting "Off Wait 0sec" "Off Wait 3sec" (Original setting) "Off Wait 25sec" 33
Dual Zone System <In Auxiliary input source>
Makes the sound different for the front channel and rear channel. Display "Zone 2 OFF" "Zone 2 ON" Setting Both the front and rear are Auxiliary input sound. The front is this unit's internal source, and the rear is Auxiliary input sound.

B.M.S. Frequency Offset

Setting the central frequency boosted by B.M.S. Display "AMP Freq Normal" "AMP Freq Low" Setting Boost with the normal central frequency Drop the normal central frequency 20%
When the Dual Zone System is ON, there is no rear channel audio control or other effect. When the Dual Zone System is being used the front channel can't be used with External disc source. When you set the Dual zone system to ON while the non-fading preout is switched ON, the sound of the non-fading preout isnt output.

When the AF function is ON, the "RDS" indicator is ON.
When no other stations with stronger reception are available for the same program in the RDS network, you may hear the incoming broadcast in bits and snatches. Turn OFF the AF function in such a case.
Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function)
You can choose whether or not to restrict the RDS channels, received with the AF function for a particular network, to a specific region. Display "Regional ON" "Regional OFF" Setting The Region Restrict Function is ON. The Region Restrict Function is OFF.
Monaural Reception <In FM reception>
Noise can be reduced when stereo broadcasts are received as monaural. Display "MONO OFF" "MONO ON" Setting The monaural reception is OFF. The monaural reception is ON.
Sometimes stations in the same network broadcast different programs or use different program service names.
Auxiliary Input Display Setting & Disc Naming
For selecting the display when switched to Auxiliary input source. For the Disc Naming refer to the <Disc Naming> (page 28).
1 Select Auxiliary input source

Auto TP Seek

When the TI function is ON and poor reception conditions are experienced when listening to a traffic information station, another traffic information station with better reception will be searched for automatically. Display "ATPS ON" "ATPS OFF" Setting The Auto TP Seek Function is ON. The Auto TP Seek Function is OFF. Press the [SRC] button. Select the "AUX" display.
3 Select Auxiliary input display setting mode
4 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the [4] or [] button for at least 1 second. The presently selected Auxiliary input display is displayed.
5 Select the Auxiliary input display
Press the [4] or [] button. Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown below. "AUX" "TV" "VCP" "GAME" "PORTABLE" "DVD"

Power OFF Timer

Setting the timer to turn this unit's power OFF automatically when Standby mode continues. Using this setting can save the vehicle's battery power. Display "OFF " "OFF 20min" (Original setting) "OFF 40min" "OFF 60min" Setting Power OFF Timer function is OFF. Turns the power OFF after 20 minutes. Turns the power OFF after 40 minutes. Turns the power OFF after 60 minutes.
6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode

The power does not turn ON.01 The fuse has blown. After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with one with the same rating. No ACC position on vehicle ignition.02 Connect the same wire to the ignition as the battery wire.
If you have selected Standby mode, the power will go OFF automatically.03 The Power OFF Timer function has been activated. If you do not want the power to go OFF automatically, cancel the Power OFF Timer function. Nothing happens when the buttons are pressed.04 The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally. Press the reset button on the unit (page 4). Theres a source you cant switch.06 Theres no CD inserted. Set the media you want to listen to. If theres no media in this unit, you can't switch to each source. The faceplate does not open or close.09 The faceplate is incorrectly attached. Reattach the faceplate correctly, See the section on <Removing the Faceplate>(page 16). The memory is erased when the ignition is turned OFF.10 The battery wire has not been connected to the proper terminal. Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>. The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected.11 Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
The sound quality is poor or distorted.25 One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car. Check the speaker wiring. The speakers are not wired correctly.27 Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is connected to a different speaker.
Non-fading output, Non-fading Low Pass Filter and Non-fading setting cant be done.28 The <Non-fading output> (page 11) is OFF.29 Turn it ON. The <Dual zone system> (page 34) is ON.30 Turn it OFF.

Disc source

"AUX" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode.50 O-N switch is set to "O" side. Set the switch to "N" side. Unsupported disc changer is connected.51 Connect the supported disc changer. (page 3)
Theres no Front High Pass Filter and Rear High Pass Filter effect.31 The Non-fading preout is being used. Theres no effect in Non-fading preout. The Mask Key item isnt displayed in the Menu System.33 The Mask Key function is already activated. When the Mask Key function is activated it isnt displayed in the menu items. The Touch Sensor Tone doesnt sound.34 The preout jack is being used. The Touch Sensor Tone cant be output from the preout jack. Even though Synchronize Clock is ON, the clock cant be adjusted.35 The received RDS station isnt sending time data. Receive another RDS station.

The disc wont insert.65 Theres already another disc inserted. Press the [0] button and remove the disc. Direct Track Search and Direct Album Search cant be done.66-1 Another function is ON. Turn Random Play or other functions OFF. Track Search can't be done.66-2 For the albums first or last song. For each album, Track Search can't be done in the backward direction for the first song or in the forward direction for the last song.
Noise or no sound generated when an MP3/WMA is played.70 The track has the MP3/WMA track name extension while it is not an MP3/WMA. Do not use the ".MP3/.WMA" extension in non-MP3/WMA. Takes time before the unit starts playing MP3/WMA.71 The medium contains many albums, tracks, and hierarchical levels. The unit checks all tracks on the loaded medium first. If the medium has many tracks recorded, it may take a long time for the unit before it starts playing MP3/WMA. Fails to play MP3/WMA in the intended order.72 The MP3/WMA tracks were not written by the CD writer in the order in which you wanted them to be played. Depending on the CD writer, you may be able to set the order in which MP3/WMA tracks are to be played by writing them onto a medium with their track names beginning with play sequence numbers such as "01" to "99". The sound skips when an MP3/WMA is being played.73-1 The media is scratched or dirty. Clean the media, referring to the section on <CD cleaning> (page 8). The recording condition is bad.73-2 Record the media again or use another media.
Can't display the ID3 tag information correctly.75 Record is not made in conformity with the ID 3 tag version1.x. Record in conformity with the ID 3 tag version1.x.
Cant enter Album Select mode.101 Theres no folder recorded in the MP3/WMA media. Use a media with levels. The songs in the selected folder arent played in Album Select mode.102 There are no MP3/WMA in the selected folder. Make sure theres recorded content in the MP3/WMA media. The MP3/WMA track/album search takes time.78 Many tracks are recorded on the media. When the media directory is complex, the track/album search can take time. The MP3/WMA related text isnt displayed correctly.79 A character is entered that this unit can't display. For the characters that can be used for MP3/WMA text entry, refer to <Notes on playing MP3/WMA> (page 6). The MP3/WMA track time isnt displayed correctly.80 -- There are times when it isnt displayed correctly according to the MP3/WMA recording conditions.
The messages shown below display your systems condition.
Eject: No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded.E01 Load the disc magazine properly. No CD in the unit. Insert the CD. No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.E02
Load a disc into the disc magazine.

No Disc: TOC Error:

The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD is scratched a lot. Clean the CD and load it correctly. The CD is upside-down.E05 Load the CD correctly. Nothing has been recorded on the MD.E10

E-05: Blank Disc:

If the following situations, consult your nearest service center:
Even though the disc changer is connected, the Disc Changer source is not ON, with "AUX" showing in the display during the Changer Mode. Even though no device (KCA-S210A, CA-C1AX, KDC-CPS87, KDC-CX87, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is connected, the Auxiliary input is entered when switching modes.
No Track Disc: No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a title.E11 No Music Data: Media was played that doesnt have data recorded that the unit can play. E15 Use media that has data recorded that the unit can play. No Panel: The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to this unit has been removed.E30 Replace it. The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.E77 Press the reset button on the unit. If the "E-77" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center.
Mecha Error: Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the unit is malfunctioning for some reason.E99 Check the disc magazine. And then press the reset button on the unit. If the "Mecha Error" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. Hold Error: The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds 60C (140F), stopping all operation.E0d Cool down the unit by opening the windows or turning on the air conditioner. As the temperature falls below 60C (140F), the disc will start playing again. Attempted to display DNPS during the CD play having no disc names preset.E51 Attempted to display the disc title or track title while the MD having no MD title is being played.E53 Attempted to display the disc text or track text while the CD having no CD text is being played.E54 Attempted to display text during reception of the station that isn't sending text data.E55 Attempted to display the ID3 tag while the MP3/WMA having no ID3 tag is being played.E52 Radio text data is being received.E56 Discs are being exchanged in the Disc changer.E57-1 The unit is reading the data on the disc.

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The CD player section is not operating properly.E59 Reinsert the CD. If the CD cannot be ejected or the display continues to flash even when the CD has been properly reinserted, please switch off the power and consult your nearest service center.