CD-RECEIVER
KDC-PSW9521
KDC-M9021SE
KDC-M9021
KDC-8021
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
© B64-2597-00/00 (EF)
Safety precautions
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
2WARNING
2CAUTION
About CD players/disc changers
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 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 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.
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.
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.
• 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.
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Safety precautions
• 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.
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.
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.
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.
When using the unit for the first time
In order to deactivate the demonstration
mode. Transmit the Mask Key's signal. (page
30)
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.
• Press the reset button if the Disc auto
changer fails to operate correctly. Normal
operation should be restored.
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.
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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.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
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.
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.
Alarm
When an emergency transmission (announcing
disasters, etc.) is sent, all current functions are
interrupted to allow the warning to be
received.
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Notes on playing MP3/WMA(KDC-PSW9521)/ MP3(KDC-M9021SE/KDC-M9021)
This unit can play MP3(MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer 3)/WMA. Note,
however, that the MP3/WMA recording media and formats
acceptable are limited. When writing MP3/WMA, pay attention to
the following restrictions.
Entering ID3 tag and Contents
Description
The Displayable ID3 tag is ID3 version
1.x.
For the character code, refer to the List
of Codes.
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.
Entering file and folder names
The code list characters are the only file
Acceptable medium formats
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 following formats are available for the media used in this unit. The
maximum number of characters used for file name including the
delimiter (".") and three-character extension are indicated in
parentheses.
The unit recognizes and plays only those MP3/WMA which have the
MP3/WMA extension (.MP3/.WMA).
• ISO 9660 Level 1 (12 characters)
• ISO 9660 Level 2 (31 characters)
• Joliet (64 characters)
• Romeo (128 characters)
A file with a name entered with characters not on the code list
may not play correctly.
Up to 200 characters can be displayed in the long file name format.
For a list of available characters, see the instruction manual of the
writing software and the section Entering file and folder names below.
The media reproducible on this unit has the following limitations:
• Maximum number of directory levels: 8
• Maximum number of files per folder: 255
• Maximum number of characters for folder name: 64
• Maximum number of folders: 50
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.
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.
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.
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
• Do not attempt to play a medium containing non MP3/WMA.
• 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.
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MP3/WMA playing order
When a Track Search is executed with file ¡$ being played ...
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.
Operation of the button
¢ Button
Current
file number
4 Button
Beginning of file
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.
When an Album Search is executed with file ¡$ being played ...
Operation of the button
Current
folder number
AM Button
FM Button
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 Album Select is selected with file ¡$ being played to move
from folder to folder ...
Operation of the button
Current
folder number
4 Button
¢ Button
AM Button
FM Button
Folder
File
Root
Level 1
Level 3
Level 2
Level 4
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About CDs
Handling CDs
• Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD.
CD cleaning
Clean from the center of the disc and move
outward.
Removing CDs
When removing CDs from this unit pull them
out horizontally.
• 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.
CDs that can’t be used
• CDs that aren’t round can’t be used.
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.
• CDs with coloring on the recording surface
or that are dirty can’t be used.
• Don’t use CDs without disc mark
.
Burrs
• A CD-R or CD-RW that hasn’t been finalized
can’t be played. (For the finalization process
refer to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software,
and your CD-R/CD-RW recorder instruction
manual.)
Burrs
CD storage
• Don’t place them in direct sunlight (On the
seat or dashboard etc.) and where the
temperature is high.
CD accessories
Don’t use disc type accessories.
• Store CDs in their cases.
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General features
Power
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
MENU
ANG
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.
¢
4
KDC-PSW9521
Volume
Increasing Volume
Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise.
LOUD indicator
KDC-M9021SE/ KDC-M9021/ KDC-8021
Decreasing Volume
Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise.
TI
IN
P/S
ATT
ST
LOUD
RDS
LOUD indicator
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General features
Sound setting
Display
Selecting the Source
Press the [SRC] button.
Source required
Flat
User memory
Rock
Pops
Easy
"FLAT"
"User Preset"
"ROCK"
"POPS"
"EASY"
"TOP 40"
"JAZZ"
Display
Tuner
CD
External disc
Auxiliary input
"TUNER"
"COMPACT DISC"/"CD"
"DISC-CH"/"DISC"
"AUX"
Top 40
Jazz
Standby (Illumination only mode)
"ALL OFF"
• User memory: The values set on the <Audio control> (page 10).
• Each setting value is changed with the <Speaker setting> (page
12).
• For Auxiliary input one of the below optional accessories is
necessary.
- KCA-S210A
First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.
- 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).
Audio Control
1 Select the source for adjustment
Press the [SRC] button.
System Q
2 Enter Audio Control mode
You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of
the music.
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
1 Select the source to set
Press the [SRC] button.
switch as shown below.
2 Select the Sound type
4 Adjust the Audio item
Press the [Q] button.
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches.
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• Loudness: Compensating for low and high tones during low
volume.
Adjustment Item
Display
Range
Bass Center Frequency "Bass FRQ"
Bass level
Bass Q Factor
Bass Extend
Middle Center
Frequency
60/70/80/100 or 150 Hz
–8 — +8
1.00/1.25/1.50/2.00
ON/OFF
(KDC-PSW9521) The graphic is displayed when
Loudness is ON, and is switched OFF when Loudness
is OFF.
"Bass"
"Bass Q"
"Bass EXT"
"MID FRQ"
• * :Function of the KDC-PSW9521/ KDC-M9021SE/ KDC-M9021
0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0 kHz
5 Exit Audio Control mode
Press the [AUD] button.
Middle level
"MID"
–8 — +8
Middle Q Factor
"Middle Q"
1.0/2.0
Treble Center Frequency"TRE FRQ"
10.0/12.5/15.0/17.5 kHz
–8 — +8
Left 15 — Right 15
Rear 15 — Front 15
–15 — +15
Treble level
Balance
Fader
"TRE"
"Balance"
"Fader"
Function of the KDC-PSW9521/KDC-M9021SE/KDC-M9021
Non-Fading level*
"NF Level"
Non-fading Output
Turning the Non-fading output ON or OFF.
Front High Pass Filter* "HPF Front"
Through/40/60/80/100/
120/150/180/220 Hz
Through/40/60/80/100/
120/150/180/220 Hz
Rear High Pass Filter* "HPF Rear"
Press the [NF] button for at least 1 second.
Each time the button is pressed Non-fading output switches ON
or OFF.
Non-Fading
"LPF NF"
50/80/120/Through Hz
Low Pass Filter*
When it’s ON, "NF ON" is displayed.
Non-Fading Phase*
"NF Phase"
Normal (0°)/Reverse
(180°)
Volume offset
Loudness
"Volume Offset" –8 —
"LOUD" ON/OFF
0
• According to the Bass Q Factor setting value, the frequencies that
can be set in Bass Center Frequency change as shown below.
Faceplate Angle Adjustment
Press the [ANG] button for at least 1 second.
Bass Q Factor
1.00/1.25/1.50
2.00
Bass Center Frequency
60/70/80/100
60/70/80/150
Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate. It can cause damage.
• 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.
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General features
In Woofer setting mode
Function of the KDC-PSW9521/KDC-M9021SE/KDC-M9021
Woofer type
Display
Speaker & Woofer Setting
OFF
"Woofer OFF"
"12in type A"
"10in type A"
"12in type B"
"10in type B"
"12in type C"
"10in type C"
"8inch"
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.
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
1 Enter Standby
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "ALL OFF" display.
2 Enter Speaker & Woofer Setting mode
Press the [Q] button.
12 in. D type
10 in. D type
"12in type D"
"10in type D"
"Speaker Setting" is displayed.
5 Exit Speaker & Woofer Setting mode
3 Select the Setting mode
Press the [Q] button.
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.
Function of the KDC-8021
Speaker Setting
Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting
the speaker type.
In Speaker setting mode
Speaker type
Display
1 Enter Standby
OFF
"OFF"
"5/4 inch"
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "ALL OFF" display.
For 5 & 4 in. speaker
For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker
For the OEM speaker
"6 9/6inch"
*
2 Enter Speaker Setting mode
Press the [Q] button.
"O.E.M."
"Speaker Setting" is displayed.
3 Select the Speaker type
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown
below.
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Speaker type
Display
5 Exit Display Control mode
Press the [MENU] button.
OFF
"OFF"
For 5 & 4 in. speaker
For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker
For the OEM speaker
"5/4inch"
Full Screen display can be selected when "Display Type C" is
selected in <Switching Display Type> (page 32).
"6 9/6 inch"
*
"O.E.M."
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 Standby
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "ALL OFF" display.
1 Enter Menu mode
2 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"MENU" is displayed.
"MENU" is displayed.
2 Select Display Control mode
3 Select Display Control mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "Display Mode Select"/"Disp Mode Select" display.
Select the "Display Mode Select"/"Disp Mode Select" display.
3 Enter Display Control mode
4 Enter Display Control mode
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.
4 Switch the Full screen display
5 Switch the display
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed the display switches.
Each time the button is pressed the display switches.
Information
Information
Display
Demonstration
Demonstration
Date & Clock
Standby display
"DEMONSTRATION"
"DATE"/"CLOCK"
"ALL OFF"
Spectrum Analyzer 1
Spectrum Analyzer 2
Spectrum Analyzer 3
Graphic 1 (KDC-PSW9521)
Spectrum Analyzer 4 (KDC-M9021SE/ M9021/ 8021)
Graphic 2 (KDC-PSW9521)
6 Exit Display Control mode
Press the [MENU] button.
Demonstration can be selected when "Display Type A" or "Display
Type C" is selected in <Switching Display Type> (page 32).
Spectrum Analyzer 5 (KDC-M9021SE/ M9021/ 8021)
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General features
Switching Upper and Lower Part Display
Switching the upper and lower part display.
In Tuner source
Upper Part Display
Information
1 Enter Menu mode
Display
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"MENU" is displayed.
Program Service name or Frequency
Radio text
"BAND+ch+PS"
"R-TEXT"
2 Select Display Control mode
Lower Part Display
Information
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Display
Select the "Display Mode Select"/"Disp Mode Select" display.
Spectrum Analyzer (KDC-PSW9521)
Spectrum Analyzer & Graphic
(KDC- M9021SE/ M9021/ 8021)
"S/ANA"
"S/ANA+GRAPHIC"
3 Enter Display Control mode
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock
(KDC- M9021SE/ M9021/ 8021)
Spectrum Analyzer
(KDC- M9021SE/ M9021/ 8021)
Radio text
Date
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock
(KDC-PSW9521)
"S/ANA+CLOCK"
"S/ANA"
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.
"R-TEXT"
"DATE"
"S/ANA+CLOCK"
Clock & Graphic
(KDC- M9021SE/ M9021/ 8021)
"CLOCK+GRAPHIC"
5 Exit Display Control mode
Press the [MENU] button.
• 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).
In CD/ External disc source
• When "Display Type B" is selected the Lower part display content
is clock ON or OFF.
Upper Part Display
Information
Display
Track Time
Disc name
Disc title
"P-Time"
"DNPS"
"DISC-TITLE"
"TRACK-TITLE"
Track title
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Lower Part Display
Lower Part Display
Information
Display
Information
Display
Spectrum Analyzer (KDC-PSW9521)
"S/ANA"
Spectrum Analyzer (KDC-PSW9521)
"S/ANA"
Spectrum Analyzer & Graphic
(KDC- M9021SE/ M9021/ 8021)
"S/ANA+GRAPHIC"
Spectrum Analyzer & Graphic
(KDC-M9021SE/ M9021)
"S/ANA+GRAPHIC"
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock
(KDC- M9021SE/ M9021/ 8021)
Spectrum Analyzer
"S/ANA+CLOCK"
"S/ANA"
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock
(KDC-M9021SE/ M9021)
Spectrum Analyzer (KDC-M9021SE/ M9021) "S/ANA"
"S/ANA+CLOCK"
(KDC- M9021SE/ M9021/ 8021)
Album name & Artist name
Song title & Artist name
File name
Folder name
Disc name
"ALBUM/ARTIST"
Track Title
Disc Title
Disc name
Date
"TRACK-TITLE"
"DISC-TITLE"
"DNPS"
"TITLE/ARTIST"
"FILE NAME"
"FOLDER NAME"
"DNPS"
"DATE"
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock
(KDC-PSW9521)
Clock & Graphic
"S/ANA+CLOCK"
Date
"DATE"
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock (KDC-PSW9521) "S/ANA+CLOCK"
Clock & Graphic (KDC-M9021SE/ M9021) "CLOCK+GRAPHIC"
"CLOCK+GRAPHIC"
(KDC- M9021SE/ M9021/ 8021)
For Disc name registration refer to <Disc Naming (DNPS)> (page
28).
For Disc name registration refer to <Disc Naming (DNPS)> (page
28).
In Auxiliary input source
Lower Part Display
Information
Display
Function of the KDC-PSW9521/KDC-M9021SE/KDC-M9021
Spectrum Analyzer (KDC-PSW9521)
"S/ANA"
Spectrum Analyzer & Graphic
(KDC-M9021SE/ M9021/ 8021)
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock
(KDC-M9021SE/ M9021/ 8021 only)
Spectrum Analyzer
(KDC-M9021SE/ M9021/ 8021 only)
Date
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock (KDC-PSW9521) "S/ANA+CLOCK"
Clock & Graphic (KDC-M9021SE/ M9021/ 8021) "CLOCK+GRAPHIC"
"S/ANA+GRAPHIC"
In MP3/WMA source
Upper Part Display
Information
"S/ANA+CLOCK"
"S/ANA"
Display
Track Time
Disc name
Folder name
File name
Song title & Artist name
Album name & Artist name
"P-Time"
"DNPS"
"FOLDER NAME"
"FILE NAME"
"TITLE/ARTIST"
"ALBUM/ARTIST"
"DATE"
The Auxiliary input name is always displayed on the Upper part
display.
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General features
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
Hiding the Control Panel
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you,
helping to deter theft.
Prevents tampering with the unit while your car is being serviced
etc.
Removing the Faceplate
Hiding the control panel
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.
The faceplate slides open.
When the time set in <OFF Wait Time Setting> (page 33) lapses,
the faceplate is hidden and the power turns OFF.
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.
Showing the control panel
Press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate.
The faceplate will open and show the control panel.
• 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.
TEL Mute
• 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.
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
Reattaching the Faceplate
Press the [SRC] button.
1 Set the left side of the faceplate in the faceplate bracket.
The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back
ON.
When the call ends
Hang up the phone.
The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back
ON.
2 Press the right side of the faceplate until it locks.
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Tuner features
Tuning
Selecting the station.
AM
FM
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.
#4/8
MENU
#3/7
P.M
SRC
#2/6
#1/5
3 Tune up or down band
¢
4
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON.
KDC-PSW9521
Frequency display
Preset station number
Band display
KDC-M9021SE/ KDC-M9021/ KDC-8021
ST indicator
Preset station number
Frequency display
Band display
TI
IN
P/S
ATT
ST
LOUD
RDS
ST indicator
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Tuner features
4 Select the preset number
Direct Access Tuning (Function of remote)
Entering the frequency and tuning.
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
5 Put the frequency in the memory
1 Select the band
Press the [P.M] button for at least 2 seconds.
The preset number display blinks 1 time.
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
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].
3 Enter the frequency
Press the number buttons on the remote.
Example:
7 Exit Memory mode
Press the [P.M] button.
Desired frequency
Press button
92.1 MHz (FM)
810 kHz (AM)
[#0], [#9], [#2], [#1]
[#0], [#8], [#1], [#0]
Canceling Direct Access Tuning
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.
Auto Memory Entry
Putting a station with good reception in the memory
automatically.
1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Station Preset Memory
Putting the station in the memory.
2 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"MENU" is displayed.
1 Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
3 Select the Auto Memory Entry mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "Auto Memory"/"A-Memory" display.
2 Enter Memory mode
Press the [P.M] button for at least 1 second.
"Preset Memory" is displayed.
4 Open Auto Memory Entry
3 Select the frequency to put in the memory
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 2 seconds.
When 8 stations that can be received are put in the memory
Auto Memory Entry closes.
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
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• When the <AF Function> (page 35) is ON, only RDS stations are
put in the memory.
• When Auto Memory Entry is done with the FM2 band, the RDS
stations preset in the FM1 band aren't put in the memory.
Likewise, when it is done with the FM3 band, RDS stations preset
in FM1 or FM2 aren't put in the memory.
SNPP (Station Name Preset Play)
(Function of Remote)
Displaying the program service name and selecting the station.
1 Enter SNPP mode
Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.
When "SNPP" is displayed, the program service name displays
the FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM band in order.
8 stations can be put in the memory on each band.
For stations without a program service name the frequency is
displayed instead.
Changing the display order
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Preset Tuning
Calling up the stations in the memory.
Changing the displayed band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
1 Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
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.
Canceling the SNPP mode
Press button
Call up number
Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.
j
j
j
j
[#1/5]
[#2/6]
[#3/7]
[#4/8]
No.1
No.2
No.3
No.4
No.5
No.6
No.7
No.8
Each time the button is pressed, the called up station switches
cyclically.
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RDS features
Traffic Information
Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic
bulletin starts even when you aren't listening to the radio.
FM
AM
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.
#1/5 #2/6 #3/7 #4/8 TI
¢
4
/PTY /P.M
/SCRL
• 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.
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
Radio Text Scroll
Program Service name
Scrolling the displayed radio text.
Press the [SCRL] button for at least 1 second.
TI
IN
P/S
ATT
ST
LOUD
RDS
Radio text
TI indicator
— 20 —
21. Social Affairs
22. Religion
23. Phone In
"Social Affairs"
"Religion"
"Phone In"
PTY (Program Type)
Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station.
24. Travel
25. Leisure
"Travel & Touring"
"Leisure & Hobby"
"Jazz Music"
"Country Music"
"National Music"
"Oldies Music"
"Folk Music"
1 Enter PTY mode
Press the [PTY] button for at least 1 second.
"PTY Select" is displayed.
26. Jazz Music
27. Country Music
28. National Music
29. Oldies Music
30. Folk Music
31. Documentary
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 Program Type switches as
shown below.
"Documentary"
• Speech and Music include the Program types shown below.
Speech: No.3 — 11, 18 — 25, 31
Music: No.12 — 17, 26 — 30
• The Program Type can be put in the memory on the [#1/5] —
[#4/8] buttons and called up quickly. Refer to <Program Type
preset> (page 22).
• The display language can be changed. Refer to <Changing
Language for PTY Function> (page 22).
No. Program Type
Display
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Speech
Music
News
Current Affairs
Information
Sport
Education
Drama
"All Speech"
"All Music"
"News"
"Current Affairs"
"Information"
"Sport"
"Education"
"Drama"
"Cultures"
3 Search for the selected Program Type station
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
When you want to search for other stations press the [4] or
[¢] button again.
Culture
When the selected Program Type isn't found, "NO PTY" is displayed.
Select another Program Type.
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
"Science"
"Varied Speech"
"Pop Music"
"Rock Music"
"Easy Listening M"
"Light Classic M"
"Serious Classics"
"Other Music"
"Weather & Metr"
"Finance"
4 Exit PTY mode
Press the [PTY] button for at least 1 second.
19. Finance
20. Children's programs
"Children's Prog"
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RDS features
Program Type preset
Changing Language for PTY Function
Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory and
calling it up quickly.
Selecting the Program Type display language.
1 Enter PTY mode
Presetting the Program Type
Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 21).
1 Select the Program Type to preset
2 Enter Changing Language mode
Press the [TI] button.
Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 21).
"PTY LANG Select" is displayed.
2 Enter Memory mode
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.
3 Select the preset number
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Language
Display
4 Preset the Program Type
English
"English"
Press the [P.M] button for at least 2 seconds.
The preset number display blinks 1 time.
Spanish
French
"Spanish"
"French"
5 Exit Memory mode
Dutch
"Dutch"
Press the [P.M] button.
Norwegian
Portuguese
Swedish
German
"Norwegian"
"Portuguese"
"Swedish"
"German"
Calling up the preset Program Type
1 Enter PTY mode
Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 21).
4 Exit Changing Language mode
2 Call up the Program Type
Press the [TI] button.
Press the [#1/5] — [#4/8] button.
They are called up as shown below.
Press button
Call up number
j
j
j
j
[#1/5]
[#2/6]
[#3/7]
[#4/8]
No.1
No.2
No.3
No.4
No.5
No.6
No.7
No.8
Each time the button is pressed, the called up Program Type
switches cyclically.
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CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features
FM
AM
SRC
SCN/ REP/
#1 D.REP
0
¢
4
MENU
SCRL
RDM/
M.RDM/
F.SEL
KDC-PSW9521
Track time
Disc number Track number
Track title/ Disc title
File name/ Folder name/ MP3/WMA text
KDC-M9021SE/ KDC-M9021/ KDC-8021
IN indicator
Track time
Disc number
Track number
TI
IN
P/S
ATT
ST
LOUD
RDS
Track title/ Disc title
File name/ Folder name/ MP3/WMA text
IN indicator
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CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features
The MP3/WMA media that this unit can play are CD-ROM, CD-R,
and CD-RW.
Playing CD & MP3/WMA
When there is no disc inserted
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.
Playing External Disc
Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected
to this unit.
• The sound will be temporarily muted while the faceplate is
moving.
• The models that can play MP3 are shown below.
KDC-PSW9521/ M9021SE/ KDC-M9021
The model that can play WMA is shown below.
KDC-PSW9521
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the display for the disc player you want.
Display examples:
Display
Disc player
• When a disc is inserted the "IN" indicator is ON.
"COMPACT DISC2"/"CD2"
"DISC-CH"/"DISC"
CD player
CD changer/ MD changer
When a disc is inserted
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "COMPACT DISC"/"CD" display.
Pause and play
Press the [38] button.
Each time the button is pressed it pauses and plays.
Pause and play
Press the [38] button.
The functions that can be used and the information that can be
displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being
connected.
Each time the button is pressed the song pauses or plays.
Eject the disc
1 Eject the disc
Press the [0] button.
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
2 Close the faceplate
Press the [0] button.
Fast Forwarding
3 in. (8cm) disc can't be played. Using an adapter and inserting them
into this unit can cause damage.
Hold down on the [¢] button.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
Reversing
Hold down on the [4] button.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
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Track Search
Searching for a song on the disc or in the MP3/WMA folder.
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Direct Album Search
(Function of disc changers with remote)
Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number.
1 Enter the disc number
Press the number buttons on the remote.
2 Do Album Search
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Canceling Direct Album Search
Press the [38] button.
Album Search
Selecting the disc set in the Disc changer or the folder recorded
on the MP3/WMA media.
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Track Repeat (Function of CD/MD)
Replaying the song you're listening to.
Press the [REP] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Track Repeat turns ON or
OFF.
Direct Track Search (Function of remote)
When it's ON, "Track Repeat ON"/"Repeat ON" is displayed.
Doing Track Search by entering the track number.
1 Enter the track number
Press the number buttons on the remote.
2 Do Track Search
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Canceling Direct Track Search
Press the [38] button.
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CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features
2 Release it when the song you want to listen to is played
Album Repeat (Function of CD/MD)
Replaying the disc in the Disc changer you're listening to.
Press the [SCN] button.
Press the [REP] button for at least 1 second.
Each time the button is pressed Album Repeat turns ON or OFF.
When it's ON, the "Disc Repeat ON" is displayed.
Random Play
Play all the songs on the disc or MP3/WMA folder in random
order.
Function of the KDC-PSW9521/KDC-M9021SE/KDC-M9021
Track/Album Repeat (Function of MP3/WMA)
Replaying MP3/WMA file or folder you're listening to.
Press the [RDM] button.
Each time the button is pressed Random Play turns ON or OFF.
When it's ON, "Random ON" is displayed.
Press the [REP] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Repeat Play switches as
When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.
shown below.
Repeat play
Display
Track Repeat
Album Repeat
OFF
"File Repeat ON"
"Folder Repeat ON"
"Repeat OFF"
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.
Track Scan
When it's ON, "M.Random ON" is displayed.
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.
When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.
1 Start Track Scan
Press the [SCN] button.
"Scan ON" is displayed.
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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.
Function of the KDC-PSW9521/KDC-M9021SE/KDC-M9021
Album Select (Function of MP3/WMA)
Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to.
1 Enter Album Select mode
Returning to the top level
Press the [#1] button.
Press the [F.SEL] button for at least 1 second.
"Select Mode" is displayed.
3 Decide the folder to play
During Select mode the folder information is displayed as shown
below.
KDC-PSW9521
Press the [38] button.
The Album Select mode releases, and the MP3/WMA in the
folder being displayed is played.
Folder name display
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.
TI
IN
P/S
ATT
ST
LOUD
RDS
1 Enter DNPP mode
Folder number display
Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.
When "DNPP" is displayed the DNPS display in order.
• Folder name display: Displays the current folder name.
• Folder number display: Displays the number in the folder
belonging to the currently selected folder.
Forward / Reverse display
Press the [DISC–] or [DISC+] button.
2 Select the folder level
2 When the disc you want is displayed
Press the [OK] button on the remote.
The disc being displayed is played.
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
With the [FM] button you move 1 level down and with the [AM]
button 1 level up.
Canceling the DNPP mode
Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.
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CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features
Characters can be entered by using a remote with number buttons.
Example: If "DANCE" is entered.
Disc Naming (DNPS)
Attaching a title to a CD.
Character
Button
#Times pressed
1 Play the disc you want to attach a name to
"D"
"A"
"N"
"C"
"E"
[#3]
[#2]
[#6]
[#2]
[#3]
1
1
2
3
2
A title can't be attached to a MD.
2 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"MENU" is displayed.
8 Repeat steps 5 through 7 and enter the name.
3 Select Name set mode
9 Exit name set mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "Name Set" display.
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
• When operation stops for 10 seconds the name at that time is
registered, and Name Set mode closes.
• Media that you can attach a name to
4 Enter Name set mode
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.
- Internal CD player: 30 discs.
5 Move the cursor to the enter character position
- External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the CD changer/
player. Refer to the CD changer/ player manual.
• The name of a CD can be changed by the same operation you
used to name it.
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
6 Select the character type
Press the [38] button.
Each time the button is pressed the character typed switches as
shown below.
Character type
Alphabet upper case
Alphabet lower case
Numbers and symbols
Text/Title Scroll
Scrolling the displayed CD text, MP3/WMA text, or MD title.
Press the [SCRL] button for at least 1 second.
Special characters (Accent characters)
7 Select the characters
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
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Menu system
Menu System
FM
AM
Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions.
The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The
reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after
this operation explanation.
1 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"MENU" is displayed.
2 Select the menu item
¢
SRC
MENU
4
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Example: When you want to set the beep sound select the
"Beep" display.
Signal Sensor
3 Set the menu item
KDC-PSW9521
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Menu display
Example: When "Beep" is selected, each time the button is
pressed it switches "Beep ON" or "Beep OFF". Select 1
of them as the setting.
You can continue by returning to step 2 and setting other items.
4 Exit Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button.
When other items that are applicable to the basic operation method
above are displayed afterwards their setting content chart is
entered. (Normally the uppermost setting in the chart is the original
setting.)
RDS indicator
KDC-M9021SE/ KDC-M9021/ KDC-8021
Also, the explanation for items that aren't applicable (<Manual Clock
Adjustment>etc.) are entered step by step.
Menu display
TI
IN
P/S
ATT
ST
LOUD
RDS
RDS indicator
— 29 —
Menu system
5 Reenter the Mask Key's signal
Mask Key
Hold down the transmit button on the Mask Key until the full
transmit level indicator lights up in the display.
"BAR BAR BAR"/"APPROVED" is displayed, and the Mask Key
function activates.
Because authorization by the Mask Key is required when it's
removed from the vehicle, personalizing this unit by using the
Mask Key is a help in preventing theft.
1 Enter Standby
Press the Reset button and when it's removed from the
battery power source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "ALL OFF" display.
1 Turn the power ON
2 Enter Menu mode
The vehicle engine turns ON.
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
When "MENU" is displayed, "Mask key" is displayed.
"BAR BAR
1"/"TRANSMIT1" is displayed.
2 Enter the Mask Key's signal
3 Enter Mask key mode
Repeat steps 4 and 5 above, and enter the Mask Key's signal.
"BAR BAR BAR"/"APPROVED" is displayed.
The unit can be used.
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.
"BAR BAR
1"/"TRANSMIT1" is displayed.
4 Enter the Mask Key's signal
Hold down the transmit button on the Mask Key until the full
transmit level indicator lights up in the display.
"BAR BAR
2"/"TRANSMIT2" is displayed.
Touch Sensor Tone
Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF.
Display
Setting
"Beep ON"
"Beep OFF"
Beep is heard.
Beep canceled.
• Keep the Mask Key close to the signal sensor when you transmit
the Mask Key's signal.
Manual Clock Adjustment
• If the Mask Key's signal does not be received correctly, the display
This adjustment can be done when the <Synchronize Clock> (page
31) is set as OFF.
will return to "BAR BAR
the procedure in step 4.
1"/"TRANSMIT1" . In this case, repeat
1 Select Clock Adjustment mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "Clock Adjust" display.
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2 Enter Clock Adjust mode
Date Mode
Setting the date format.
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.
The clock display blinks.
1 Select Date Mode
3 Adjust the hours
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "Date Mode" display.
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Adjust the minutes
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
2 Select the date format
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
4 Exit Clock adjustment mode
Press the [MENU] button.
Synchronize Clock
Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this unit's clock.
Date Adjustment
1 Select Date Adjust mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "Date Adjust" display.
Display
Setting
"SYNC ON"
"SYNC OFF"
Synchronizes the time.
Adjust the time manually.
2 Enter Date Adjust mode
It takes 3 to 4 minutes to synchronize the clock.
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.
The date display blinks.
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.
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
5 Repeat step 3 and 4 operation and adjust the date.
Display
Setting
6 Exit Date adjustment mode
"Button Color Green"/
"Button Green"
The illumination color is green.
Press the [MENU] button.
"Button Color Red"/
"Button Red"
The illumination color is red.
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Menu system
Function of the KDC-PSW9521
Switching Display Type
Setting the Display type.
Icon/Spectrum analyzer Select
This function permits switching of the Icon/Spectrum analyzer
display.
Display
Setting
"Display Type A"
Display type divided into Upper and
Lower parts.
1 Select Icon/Spectrum analyzer Select mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "Icon/Speana Select" display.
"Display Type B"
"Display Type C"
Display type that uses mainly the display
upper part.
Full screen display type.
2 Select the Icon/Spectrum analyzer
• "Display Type C" can't be selected in Standby.
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
• 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)
Function of the KDC-PSW9521
Font Type Select
Selecting the display font.
Switching Upper and Lower Part Display
1 Select Font Type Select Mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "Font Select" display.
For the setting method refer to the <Switching Upper and Lower
Part Display> (page 14)/<Switching the Standby Display> (page
13).
2 Select the font
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
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Function of the KDC-M9021SE/KDC-M9021/KDC-8021
System Q
Font Color Select
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.
Selecting the display font color.
1 Select Font Color Select Mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "Font Col Select" display.
Display
Setting
"System Q ON"
"System Q OFF"
The System Q factors are displayed.
The System Q factors aren't displayed.
2 Select the color
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Dimmer
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.
Dimming this unit's display automatically when the vehicle light
switch is turned ON.
Display
Setting
Display
Setting
"Dimmer ON"
"Dimmer OFF"
The display dims.
The display doesn't dim.
"Builtin AMP Mute OFF"/ The built-in amplifier activates.
"AMP Mute OFF"
"Builtin AMP Mute ON"/
"AMP Mute ON"
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"
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Menu system
Dual Zone System <In Auxiliary input source>
B.M.S. Frequency Offset
Makes the sound different for the front channel and rear
channel.
Setting the central frequency boosted by B.M.S.
Display
Setting
Display
Setting
"AMP Freq Normal"
"AMP Freq Low"
Boost with the normal central frequency
Drop the normal central frequency 20%
"Zone 2 OFF"
"Zone 2 ON"
Both the front and rear are Auxiliary input sound.
The front is this unit's internal source, and the
rear is Auxiliary input sound.
• 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.
News Bulletin with Timeout Setting
• When you set the Dual zone system to ON while the non-fading
preout is switched ON, the sound of the non-fading preout isn’t
output.
It switches automatically when a news bulletin starts even if the
radio isn't being listened to. Also, the time interval when
interrupt is prohibited can be set.
Display and Setting
"News OFF"
"News 00min"
"News 90min"
B.M.S. (Bass Management System)
Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the
main unit.
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.
Display
Setting
"AMP Bass Flat"
"AMP Bass +6"
"AMP Bass +12"
"AMP Bass +18"
Bass boost level is flat.
• 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).
Bass boost level is low (+6dB).
Bass boost level is mid (+12dB).
Bass boost level is high (+18dB).
• 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.
• 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.
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Local Seek <In Tuner mode>
Auto Memory Entry <In Tuner mode>
Only stations whose reception is good are searched for in auto
seek tuning.
For the operation method refer to <Auto Memory Entry> (page
18).
Display
Setting
"Local.S OFF"
"Local.S ON"
The local seek function is OFF.
The local seek function is ON.
AF (Alternative Frequency)
When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch to
another frequency broadcasting the same program in the same
RDS network with better reception.
Tuning Mode <In Tuner mode>
Sets the tuning mode.
Display
Setting
Tuning mode
Display
Operation
"AF ON"
"AF OFF"
The AF function is ON.
The AF function is OFF.
Auto seek
"Seek Mode Auto1" Automatic search for
a station.
When the AF function is ON, the "RDS" indicator is ON.
Preset station seek "Seek Mode Auto2" Search in order of the
stations in the Preset
memory.
"Seek Mode Manual" Normal manual tuning
control.
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.
Manual
— 35 —
Menu system
Monaural Reception <In FM reception>
Noise can be reduced when stereo broadcasts are received as
monaural.
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
Setting
"MONO OFF"
"MONO ON"
The monaural reception is OFF.
The monaural reception is ON.
Display
Setting
"Regional ON"
"Regional OFF"
The Region Restrict Function is ON.
The Region Restrict Function is OFF.
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
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "AUX" display.
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.
2 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"MENU" is displayed.
3 Select Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "Name Set" display.
Display
Setting
"ATPS ON"
"ATPS OFF"
The Auto TP Seek Function is ON.
The Auto TP Seek Function is OFF.
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.
— 36 —
5 Select the Auxiliary input display
Power OFF Timer
Setting the timer to turn this unit's power OFF automatically
when Standby mode continues.
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown
below.
• "AUX"
Using this setting can save the vehicle's battery power.
Display
Setting
• "TV"
• "VCP"
"OFF – – – –"
Power OFF Timer function is OFF.
• "GAME"
• "PORTABLE"
• "DVD"
"OFF 20min"
(Original setting)
"OFF 40min"
"OFF 60min"
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
Press the [MENU] button.
When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time is
selected, and Auxiliary input display setting mode closes.
Text Scroll
Setting the displayed text scroll.
Display
Setting
"Scroll Manual"
"Scroll Auto"
Doesn't scroll.
Scrolls when the display changes.
The text scrolled is shown below.
• CD text
• Folder name/ File name/ MP3/WMA text
• MD title
• Radio text
— 37 —
Basic Operations of remote
Loading and Replacing the battery
Use one lithium battery (CR2025).
Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly,
following the illustration inside the case.
2WARNING
Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a doctor
immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed.
Do not set the remote on hot places such as above the dashboard.
Basic operations
[VOL.] buttons
Adjusting the volume.
[SRC] button
Each time the button is pressed the source switches.
For the source switching order refer to <Selecting the Source>
(page 10).
[ATT] button
Turning the volume down quickly.
When it is pressed again it returns to the previous level.
[ANG] button
Adjusting the Faceplate Angle.
— 38 —
[#0] — [#9] buttons
When in <Direct Track Search> (page 25) and <Direct Album
In Tuner source
Search> (page 25), enter the track/disc number.
[FM]/ [AM] buttons
Select the band.
Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the
FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
[4]/ [¢] buttons
Tune up or down band.
[#0] — [#9] buttons
Press buttons [#1] — [#8] to recall preset stations.
[DIRECT] button
Enters and cancels the <Direct Access Tuning> (page 18) mode.
[38] button
Enters and cancels the <PTY (Program Type)> (page 21) mode.
[DNPP]/ [OK] button
Enters and cancels the <SNPP (Station Name Preset Play)> (page
19) mode.
In Disc source
[4]/ [¢] buttons
Doing track forward and backward.
[DISC+]/ [DISC–] buttons
Doing album forward and backward.
[38] button
Each time the button is pressed the song pauses and plays.
[DNPP]/ [OK] button
Enters and cancels the <DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)> (page
27) mode.
— 39 —
Accessories
External view
External view
......... Number of items
2CAUTION
......... Number of items
• If your car is not prepared for this special connection-system,
consult your KENWOOD dealer.
• Only use antenna conversion adapters (ISO-JASO) when the
antenna cord has an ISO plug.
• Make sure that all wire connections are securely made by
inserting jacks until they lock completely.
• If your vehicle's ignition does not have an ACC position, or if the
ignition wire is connected to a power source with constant
voltage such as a battery wire, the power will not be linked with
the ignition (i.e., it will not turn on and off along with the
ignition). If you want to link the unit's power with the ignition,
connect the ignition wire to a power source that can be turned
on and off with the ignition key.
1
2
3
4
5
.........1
.........2
.........1
.........1
.........1
• If the fuse blows, first make sure that the wires have not caused
a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with the same
rating.
The use of any accessories except for those provided might result in
damage to the unit. Make sure only to use the accessories shipped with
the unit, as shown above.
• Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar
material. To prevent short circuits, also do not remove the caps
on the ends of the unconnected wires or the terminals.
• Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to which
they correspond. The unit may receive damage or fail to work if
you share the - wires and/or ground them to any metal part in
the car.
• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps,
indicators, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.
• If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so that the
faceplate does not hit the lid when closing and opening.
• Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less.
Installation Procedure
1. To prevent short circuits, remove the key from the ignition and
disconnect the - terminal of the battery.
2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit.
3. Connect the wire on the wiring harness.
4. Take Connector B on the wiring harness and connect it to the
speaker connector in your vehicle.
5. Take Connector A on the wiring harness and connect it to the
external power connector on your vehicle.
6. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.
7. Install the unit in your car.
8. Reconnect the - terminal of the battery.
— 40 —
Connecting Wires to Terminals
Non-fading right output (Red)
(KDC-PSW9521/ M9021SE/ M9021 only)
Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISO–JASO) (Accessory3) 1
Antenna Cord (ISO) 3
Non-fading left output (White)
(KDC-PSW9521/ M9021SE/ M9021 only) 29
FM/AM
antenna input
2
Front right output (Red) 13
Front left output (White) 14
Rear right output (Red) 11
Rear left output (White) 12
To KENWOOD disc changer/
DAB control input/
KPA-SD100/KPA-HD100/KPA-SS100 16
To External Display/
Steering remote
To connect these leads, refer
to the relevant instruction
manuals. 17
Fuse(10A)
4
Connector Function Guide
Wiring harness
(Accessory1)
5
Pin Numbers for
ISO Connectors
Cable Colour
Functions
External amplifier control wire
(Pink / Black)0
External Power
Connector
To "EXT.AMP.CONT." terminal of the
amplifier having the external amp
control function. 23
EXT.CONT
Battery wire (Yellow) 6
A–4
A–5
A–6
A–7
A–8
Yellow
Blue/White
Orange/White Dimmer
Red
Battery
Power Control
Connect to the terminal that is
grounded when either the telephone
rings or during conversation. 24
TEL mute wire (Brown) 21
Ignition wire (Red) 7
TEL MUTE
Ignition (ACC)
Earth (Ground)
Connection
Black
To connect the KENWOOD
navigation system, consult your
navigation manual. 25
Speaker
Power control/ Motor antenna
Connector
control wire (Blue/White) 22
Connect either to the power control
terminal when using the optional
power amplifier, or to the antenna
control terminal in the vehicle. 26
B–1
B–2
B–3
B–4
B–5
B–6
B–7
B–8
Purple
Purple/Black
Gray
Gray/Black
White
White/Black
Green
Rear Right (+)
Rear Right (–)
Front Right (+)
Front Right (–)
Front Left (+)
Front Left (–)
Rear Left (+)
Rear Left (–)
A–7 Pin (Red) 8
P.CONT
ANT.CONT
A–4 Pin (Yellow) 9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Connector A
If no connections are
made, do not let the
cable come out from
the tab. 27
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Connector B
Green/Black
— 41 —
Connecting Wires to Terminals
Installation
2WARNING
Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.41)
Firewall or metal support
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.
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.
Bend the tabs of the
mounting sleeve
with a screwdriver or
similar utensil and
attach it in place.
Unit
Vehicle
Ignition wire (Red)
A–7 Pin (Red)
Self-tapping
screw
(commercially
available)
Battery wire (Yellow)
A–4 Pin (Yellow)
Metal mounting
strap
(commercially
available)
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.
Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is
unstable, it may malfunction (eg, the sound may skip).
Unit
Vehicle
A–7 Pin (Red)
Ignition wire (Red)
Battery wire (Yellow)
A–4 Pin (Yellow)
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)
A–7 Pin (Red)
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.
Connect to a power source
that can be turned on and
off with the ignition key.
Battery wire (Yellow)
— 42 —
Removing the Unit
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 Insert the removal tool into the
indentations in the hard rubber
frame, and pull it gently until the
lock is released.
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
bottom side of the faceplate which you have removed from the
unit.
Accessory4
Removal tool
Screw (M4X8)
(commercially available)
2 Remove the screw (M4×8)
on the back panel.
Accessory5
Accessory2
Removal tool
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 (ø2 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.
— 43 —
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.
? There’s no loudness effect.12
✔
You’re 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>.
General
? The power does not turn ON.01
✔
The fuse has blown.
? The TEL mute function turns ON even though the TEL mute wire is
☞ After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with
one with the same rating.
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.
✔
No ACC position on vehicle ignition.02
☞ Connect the same wire to the ignition as the battery wire.
? The Bass center frequency, Bass quality factor, Bass extend, Middle
center frequency, Middle quality factor, and Treble center frequency
can’t be adjusted.19
? If you have selected Standby mode, the power will go OFF
automatically.03
✔
The <System Q> (page 10) is set OFF.
✔
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.
☞ 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
? Nothing happens when the buttons are pressed.04
☞ Center the fader and balance settings.
✔
The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.
☞ Press the reset button on the unit (page 4).
✔
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>.
? There’s a source you can’t switch.06
✔
There’s no CD inserted.
✔
✔
The values of Volume offset are low.24
☞ Increase the values of Volume offset. (page 10)
☞ Set the media you want to listen to. If there’s no media in this
unit, you can't switch to each source.
The <Built-in Amp Mute Setting> (page 33) is ON.100
☞ Turn it OFF.
? 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 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 memory is erased when the ignition is turned OFF.10
✔
The speakers are not wired correctly.27
☞ Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is
connected to a different speaker.
✔
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>.
— 44 —
Troubleshooting Guide
Disc source
? Non-fading output, Non-fading Low Pass Filter and Non-fading
setting can’t be done.28
? "AUX" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode.50
✔
The <Non-fading output> (page 11) is OFF.29
✔
✔
O-N switch is set to "O" side.
☞ Set the switch to "N" side.
☞ Turn it ON.
✔
The <Dual zone system> (page 34) is ON.30
Unsupported disc changer is connected.51
☞ Turn it OFF.
☞ Connect the supported disc changer. (page 3)
? There’s no Front High Pass Filter and Rear High Pass Filter effect.31
? The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead.52
✔
The Non-fading preout is being used.
✔
✔
✔
The specified CD is quite dirty.
☞ There’s no effect in Non-fading preout.
☞ Clean the CD.
? The Mask Key item isn’t displayed in the Menu System.33
The CD is upside-down.53
☞ Load the CD with the labeled side up.
✔
The Mask Key function is already activated.
☞ When the Mask Key function is activated it isn’t displayed in the
menu items.
The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified.54
☞ Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified
disc.
? The Touch Sensor Tone doesn’t sound.34
✔
The preout jack is being used.
✔
The disc is severely scratched.55
☞ The Touch Sensor Tone can’t be output from the preout jack.
☞ Try another disc instead.
? Even though Synchronize Clock is ON, the clock can’t be adjusted.35
? The specified track will not play.58
✔
The received RDS station isn’t sending time data.
✔
Random play or magazine random play has been selected.
☞ Receive another RDS station.
☞ Turn off random play or magazine random play.
? Track repeat, disc repeat, track scan, random play, and magazine
Tuner source
random play start by themselves.59
? Radio reception is poor.39
✔
The setting is not canceled.
✔
✔
The car antenna is not extended.
☞ Pull the antenna out all the way.
☞ The settings for these functions remain on until the setting to off
or the disc ejected, even if the power is turned off or the source
changed.
The antenna control wire is not connected.40
☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
? The specified track will not play.58-a
✔
Random play has been selected.
☞ Turn off random play.
? The desired frequency can’t be entered with the Direct Access
Tuning.41
? Cannot play CD-R or CD-RW.60
✔
A station that can’t be received is being entered.
✔
Finalization processing is not being conducted for CD-R/CD-RW.
☞ Enter a station that can be received.
☞ Conduct finalization processing with CD recorder.
✔
You’re trying to enter a frequency with a 0.01 MHz unit.42
✔
A non-compatible CD changer is being used to play the CD-R/CD-
RW.61
☞ What can be designated in the FM band is to 0.1 MHz.
☞ Use a CD changer compatible with CD-R/CD-RW to play.
— 45 —
Troubleshooting Guide
MP3/WMA source
? A CD ejects as soon as it is loaded.62
✔
✔
The CD is upside-down.
? Cannot play an MP3/WMA.67
☞ Load the CD with the labeled side up.
✔
Not conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, and Romeo.
☞ Use a medium conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, and
Romeo.
The CD is quite dirty.63
☞ Clean the CD, referring to the section on <CD cleaning> (page 8).
✔
✔
The MP3/WMA has no or invalid track name extension.68
☞ Add the ".MP3/.WMA" extension to the MP3/WMA track name.
? The disc won’t insert.65
✔
There’s already another disc inserted.
☞ Press the [0] button and remove the disc.
The media is scratched or dirty.69
☞ Clean the media, referring to the section on <CD cleaning> (page
? Direct Track Search and Direct Album Search can’t be done.66-1
8).
✔
Another function is ON.
☞ Turn Random Play or other functions OFF.
? 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.
? Track Search can't be done.66-2
✔
For the albums first or last song.
☞ Do not use the ".MP3/.WMA" extension in non-MP3/WMA.
☞ 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.
? 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.
— 46 —
Troubleshooting Guide
The messages shown below display your systems
condition.
? Can’t enter Album Select mode.101
✔
There’s no folder recorded in the MP3/WMA media.
☞ Use a media with levels.
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.
? The songs in the selected folder aren’t played in Album Select
mode.102
✔
There are no MP3/WMA in the selected folder.
☞ Make sure there’s recorded content in the MP3/WMA media.
➪ Insert the CD.
? The MP3/WMA track/album search takes time.78
No Disc:
No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.E02
➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine.
✔
Many tracks are recorded on the media.
☞ When the media directory is complex, the track/album search can
take time.
TOC Error:
The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD
is scratched a lot.
? The MP3/WMA related text isn’t displayed correctly.79
✔
A character is entered that this unit can't display.
➪ Clean the CD and load it correctly.
☞ For the characters that can be used for MP3/WMA text entry,
refer to <Notes on playing MP3/WMA> (page 6).
E-05:
The CD is upside-down.E05
➪ Load the CD correctly.
? The MP3/WMA track time isn’t displayed correctly.80
✔
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Blank Disc:
Nothing has been recorded on the MD.E10
☞ There are times when it isn’t displayed correctly according to the
MP3/WMA recording conditions.
No Track Disc: No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a
title.E11
If the following situations, consult your nearest service
center:
No Music Data: Media was played that doesn’t have data recorded
that the unit can play. E15
• 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.
➪ Use media that has data recorded that the unit
can play.
No Panel:
E-77:
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.
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Troubleshooting Guide
Mecha Error: Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the
unit is malfunctioning for some reason.E99
••••••••
IN (Blink):
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.
➪ 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 60°C (140°F), stopping all operation.E0d
➪ Cool down the unit by opening the windows or
turning on the air conditioner. As the temperature
falls below 60°C (140°F), the disc will start playing
again.
Unsupported File: A MP3/WMA is played with a format that this unit can't
support.E63
➪ ----
Protected File: A copy-protected file is played.E64
➪ ----
NO NAME:
NO TITLE:
NO TEXT:
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
Waiting:
Load:
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.
Reading:
NO ACCESS: After setting it in the Disc Changer, DNPP was done
without having it been played at least 1 time.E58
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Specifications
Specifications subject to change without notice.
FM tuner section
Audio section
Frequency range (50 kHz space) ..............87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) .................................0.7 µV/75 Ω
Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) ..............................1.6 µV/75 Ω
Frequency response ( 3.0 dB)..............................30 Hz – 15 kHz
Signal to Noise ratio (MONO)..............................................65 dB
Selectivity (DIN) ( 400 kHz)..............................................≥ 80 dB
Stereo separation (1 kHz) ....................................................35 dB
Maximum output power.................................................50 W x 4
Output power (DIN 45324, +B=14.4V) ..........................30 W x 4
Tone action
Bass : ..............................................................100 Hz 10 dB
Middle : .............................................................1 kHz 10 dB
Treble : ............................................................10 kHz 10 dB
Preout level / Load (during disc play)
(KDC-PSW9521/ M9021SE/ M9021) ..................4500 mV/10 kΩ
(KDC-8021) ..........................................................1800 mV/10 kΩ
Preout impedance
MW tuner section
Frequency range (9 kHz space) .....................531 kHz – 1611 kHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) ...........................................25 µV
(KDC-PSW9521/ M9021SE/ M9021)......................................80 Ω
(KDC-8021) ........................................................................≤ 600 Ω
LW tuner section
Frequency range .............................................153 kHz – 281 kHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) ...........................................45 µV
General
Operating voltage (11 – 16V allowable) .............................14.4 V
Current consumption.............................................................10 A
Installation Size (W x H x D) .........................182 x 53 x 162 mm
Weight ................................................................................1.5 kg
CD player section
Laser diode....................................................GaAlAs (λ=780 nm)
Digital filter (D/A)......................................8 Times Over Sampling
D/A Converter .......................................................................1 Bit
Spindle speed
(KDC-PSW9521/ M9021SE/ M9021)
..............................................1000 – 400 rpm (CLV 2times)
(KDC-8021)..........................................500 – 200 rpm (CLV)
Wow & Flutter........................................Below Measurable Limit
Frequency response ( 1 dB).................................10 Hz – 20 kHz
Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) ......................................0.01 %
Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz) ..............................................105 dB
Dynamic range ....................................................................93 dB
Channel separation..............................................................95 dB
MP3 decode
(KDC-PSW9521/ M9021SE/ M9021)
...................Compliant with MPEG-1.0/2.0/2.5 Audio Layer-3
WMA decode
(KDC-PSW9521).........Compliant with Windows Media Audio 8
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