CD-RECEIVER
KDC-M6024G
KDC-M6024
KDC-V6524
KDC-6024
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KDC-5024
KDC-5024V
KDC-507
KDC-5094R
© B64-2522-00/00 (EW)
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 set the removed faceplate or the
faceplate case in areas exposed to direct
sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Also
avoid places with too much dust or the
possibility of water splashing.
• To prevent deterioration, do not touch the
terminals of the unit or faceplate with your
fingers.
• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive
shock, as it is a piece of precision equipment.
• When replacing a fuse, only use a new one
with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with
the wrong rating may cause your unit to
malfunction.
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 touch the liquid crystal fluid if the
LCD is damaged or broken due to shock. The
liquid crystal fluid may be dangerous to your
health or even fatal.
If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD
contacts your body or clothing, wash it off
with soap immediately.
• 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.
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Safety precautions
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get
dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.
The marking of products using lasers
(Except for some areas)
NOTE
• If you experience problems during
installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
• If the unit does not seem to be working
right, try pressing the reset button first. If
that does not solve the problem, consult
your Kenwood dealer.
• Press the reset button if the Disc auto
changer fails to operate correctly. Normal
operation should be restored.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
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
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.
faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile
liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch
the surface or erases characters.
Cleaning the CD Slot
Reset button
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.
• Characters in the LCD may become difficult
to read in temperatures below 41 ˚F (5 ˚C).
• The illustrations of the display and the panel
appearing in this manual are examples used to
explain more clearly how the controls are used.
Therefore, what appears on the display in the
illustrations may differ from what appears on
the display on the actual equipment, and some
of the illustrations on the display may represent
something impossible in actual operation.
Lens Fogging
Right after you turn on the car heater in cold
weather, dew or condensation may form on
the lens in the CD player of the unit. Called
lens fogging, CDs may be impossible to play.
In such a situation, remove the disc and wait
for the condensation to evaporate. If the unit
still does not operate normally after a while,
consult your Kenwood dealer.
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About GSM Hands Free Unit
About CDs
Function of the KDC-M6024G/M6024/V6524/6024
Refer to the instruction manual of GSM
Hands Free Unit KCA-HF521 (optional
accessory), when connected, for the
operation method.
Handling CDs
• Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD.
CD cleaning
Clean from the center of the disc and move
outward.
The locations of the buttons to be pressed are
shown below.
¢
4
SRC
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.
AM
MENU
DISP GSM
FM
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.
• This unit can only play the CDs with
Burrs
.
Burrs
It may not correctly play disks which do not have
the mark.
• A CD-R or CD-RW that hasn’t been finalized
can’t be played. (For the finalization process
refer to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software,
and your CD-R/CD-RW recorder instruction
manual.)
CD accessories
Don’t use disc type accessories.
CD storage
• Don’t place them in direct sunlight (On the
seat or dashboard etc.) and where the
temperature is high.
• Store CDs in their cases.
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Notes on playing MP3
This unit can play MP3(MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer 3). Note,
however, that the MP3 recording media and formats acceptable
are limited. When writing MP3, pay attention to the following
restrictions.
Entering ID3 tag
The Displayable ID3 tag is ID3 version
1.x.
For the character code, refer to the
List of Codes.
Acceptable media
The MP3 recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R,
and CD-RW.
Entering file and folder names
When using CD-RW, do full format not quick format to prevent
malfunction.
The code list characters are the only
file names and folder names that can
be entered and displayed.
Acceptable medium formats
If you use any other character for entry, the file and folder names are
not displayed correctly. They may neither be displayed correctly
depending on the CD writer used.
The unit recognizes and plays only those MP3 which have the MP3
extension (.MP3).
The following formats are available for the media used in this unit. The
maximum number of characters used for file name including the
delimiter (".") and three-character extension are indicated in
parentheses.
• ISO 9660 Level 1 (12 characters)
A file with a name entered with characters not on the code list may not
play correctly.
• ISO 9660 Level 2 (31 characters)
• Joliet (64 characters)
• Romeo (128 characters)
Up to 200 characters can be displayed in the long file name format.
For a list of available characters, see the instruction manual of the
writing software and the section Entering file and folder names below.
The media reproducible on this unit has the following limitations:
• Maximum number of directory levels: 8
• Maximum number of files per folder: 255
• Maximum number of characters for folder name: 64
• Maximum number of folders: 50
Writing files into a medium
When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the unit checks all the
data on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or non-
MP3 files, therefore, it takes a long time until the unit starts playing
MP3.
In addition, it may take time for the unit to move to the next MP3 file
or a File Search or Folder Search may not be performed smoothly.
Loading such a medium may produce loud noise to damage the speakers.
• Do no attempt to play a medium containing a non-MP3 file with the
MP3 extension.
The unit mistakes non-MP3 files for MP3 data as long as they have
the MP3 extension.
MP3 written in the formats other than the above may not be
successfully played and their file names or folder names are not
properly displayed.
Settings for your MP3 encoder and CD writer
Do the following setting when compressing audio data in WMA data
with the WMA encoder.
• Do not attempt to play a medium containing non MP3.
• Transfer bit rate: 8 —320 kbps
• Sampling frequency: 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
When you use your CD writer to record MP3 up to the maximum disc
capacity, disable additional writing. For recording on an empty disc up
to the maximum capacity at once, check Disc at Once.
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MP3 playing order
When a File Search is executed with file ¡$ being played ...
When selected for play, Folder Search, File Search, or for Folder
Select, files and folders are accessed in the order in which they were
written by the CD writer.
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 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 a Folder 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 Folder Search, File Search, or Folder Select as shown below.
Example of a medium's folder/file hierarchy
When Folder 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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General features
¢
4
Release button
SRC
Power
Turning ON the Power
Press the [SRC] button.
When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 24) is displayed
as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF".
Turning OFF the Power
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.
FM
AM/NF
DISP
VOL
System Q/
AUD
Selecting the Source
Press the [SRC] button.
Source required
KDC-M6024G/M6024/V6524/6024
Display
Tuner
CD
"TUNER"
"CD"
External disc (Optional accessory)
Auxiliary input (Optional accessory)
Standby (Illumination only mode)
"DISC CH"/ "CD2"
"AUX1"
"ALL OFF"
This unit automatically turns full power OFF after 20 minutes lapses
in Standby mode in order to save the vehicles battery.
The time until full power OFF can be set in <Power OFF Timer>
(page 29).
KDC-5024/5024V/507/5094R
Volume
Increasing Volume
Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise.
Decreasing Volume
Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise.
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switch as shown below.
System Q
4 Adjust the Audio item
You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of
music.
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Adjustment Item Display
Range
1 Select the source to set
Bass level
Middle level
Treble level
Balance
Fader
Non-Fading level*
"Bass"/ "BAS"
"Middle"/ "MID"
"Treble"/ "TRE"
"Balance"/ "BAL"
"Fader"/ "FAD"
"NF Level"
–8 — +8
–8 — +8
–8 — +8
Left 15 — Right 15
Rear 15 — Front 15
–15 — +15
Press the [SRC] button.
2 Select the Sound type
Press the [System Q] button.
Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches.
Sound setting
Display
Front/Rear High
Pass Filter*
Non-Fading
Low Pass Filter*
Volume offset
Loudness
"HPF"
Through/100/125/170 Hz
Flat
User memory
Rock
Pops
Easy
"Flat"/ "FLAT"
"User"/ "USER"
"Rock"/ "ROCK"
"Pops"/ "POPS"
"Easy"/ "EASY"
"Top40"/ "TOP40"
"Jazz"/ "JAZZ"
"LPF NF"
50/80/120/Through Hz
"V-Offset"/ "V-OFF" –8 —
"LOUD" ON/OFF
0
Top 40
Jazz
• Volume offset: Each source's volume can be set as a difference
from the basic volume.
• Loudness: Compensating for low and high tones during low
volume.
• User memory: The values set on the <Audio control> (page 9).
• Each setting value is changed with the <Speaker setting> (page
10).
• * Function of the KDC-M6024G/M6024/V6524/6024
First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.
5 Exit Audio Control mode
Press the [AUD] button.
Audio Control
1 Select the source for adjustment
Press the [SRC] button.
2 Enter Audio Control mode
Press the [AUD] button for at least 1 second.
3 Select the Audio item for adjustment
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted
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General features
In Tuner source
Speaker Setting
Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting
the speaker type.
Information
Display
Program Service name or Frequency
Radio text,
"R-TEXT"
Program Service name or Frequency
1 Enter Standby
Clock
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "ALL OFF" display.
The frequency is displayed during Program Service name
reception
Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second.
The frequency for the RDS station will be displayed for 5
seconds instead of the Program Service name.
2 Enter Speaker Setting mode
Press the [System Q] button.
3 Select the Speaker type
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown
below.
In CD & External disc source
KDC-M6024G/M6024/V6524/6024:
Information
Display
Speaker type
Display
Disc title
Track title
Track number & Play time
Disc name
Clock
"D-TITLE"
"T-TITLE"
"P-Time"
"DNPS"
OFF
"SP OFF"
For 5 & 4 in. speaker
For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker
For the OEM speaker
"SP 5/4Inch"/ "SP 5/4"
"SP 6*9/6Inch"/ "SP 6*9/6"
"SP O.E.M."/ "SP OEM"
4 Exit Speaker Setting mode
KDC-5024/5024V/507/5094R :
Information
Press the [System Q] button.
Display
Disc title (In External disc source)
Track title (In External disc source)
Track number & Play time
Disc name
"D-TITLE"
"T-TITLE"
"P-TIME"
"DNPS"
Switching Display
Clock
Switching the information displayed.
Press the [DISP] button.
Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown
below.
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In MP3 source
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Selecting the display when this device is switched to Auxiliary
input source.
Information
Display
Song title & Artist name
Album name & Artist name
Folder name
File name
Track number & Play time
Disc name
"TITLE"
"ALBUM"
"FOLDER NAME"
"FILE NAME"
"P-Time"
1 Select Auxiliary input source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "AUX1" display.
"DNPS"
2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the [DISP] button for at least 2 seconds.
The presently selected AUX Name is blinks.
Clock
In Auxiliary input source
Information
3 Select the Auxiliary input display
Auxiliary input name
Clock
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed it switches through the below
displays.
• "AUX1"
• "TV"
• "VIDEO"
• "GAME"
• "PORTABLE"
• "DVD"
If the Disc title, Track title, Song title & Artist name, or Album name
& Artist name is selected when the disc which does not have Disc
title, Track title, Song title, Album name, or Artist name is played,
track number and play time are displayed.
4 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the [DISP] button.
When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time is
selected, and Auxiliary input display setting mode closes.
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General features
2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks.
The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit.
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you,
helping to deter theft.
Removing the Faceplate
1 Press the Release button.
Drop open the faceplate.
2 Drawing the faceplate to left side pull it to the front and
remove it.
TEL Mute
The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in.
When a call comes in
"CALL" is displayed.
• 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 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
Reattaching the Faceplate
Hang up the phone.
The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back
ON.
1 Align the shaft on the unit with the depression on the
faceplate.
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Tuner features
Function of the KDC-M6024G/KDC-M6024/KDC-V6524/KDC-6024
Non-fading Output
¢
4
SRC
Turning the Non-fading output ON or OFF.
Press the [NF] button for at least 1 second.
Each time the button is pressed Non-fading output switches ON
or OFF.
When it’s ON, "NF ON" is displayed.
AM
MENU
1
–
6
FM
KDC-M6024G/M6024/V6524/6024
ST indicator
Preset station number
Band display
Frequency display
KDC-5024/5024V/507/5094R
ST indicator
Preset station number
Band display
Frequency display
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Tuner features
Tuning
Auto Memory Entry
Selecting the station.
Putting a station with good reception in the memory
automatically.
1 Select tuner source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "TUNER" display.
1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2 Select the band
2 Enter Menu mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the
FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"MENU" is displayed.
3 Select the Auto Memory Entry mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "Auto-Memory"/ "A-MEMORY" display.
KDC-5094R: Frequency range
- FM1: 65.0 MHz — 74.0MHz
- FM2, 3: 87.5 MHz — 108.0MHz
4 Open Auto Memory Entry
3 Tune up or down band
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 2 seconds.
When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory
Auto Memory Entry closes.
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
• During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON.
• KDC-5094R: Only monaural reception is available for the FM1.
• When the <AF (Alternative Frequency)> (page 28) is ON, only RDS
stations are put in the memory.
• When Auto Memory Entry is done in the FM2 band, the RDS
stations preset in the FM1 band aren't put in the memory.
Likewise, when it is done in the FM3 band, RDS stations preset in
FM1 or FM2 aren't put in the memory.
Station Preset Memory
Putting the station in the memory.
1 Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2 Select the frequency to put in the memory
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
3 Put the frequency in the memory
Press the desired [1] — [6] button for at least 2 seconds.
The preset number display blinks 1 time.
On each band, 1 station can be put in the memory on each [1] —
[6] button.
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RDS features
Preset Tuning
¢
4
Calling up the stations in the memory.
1 Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2 Call up the station
Press the desired [1] — [6] button.
AM
PTY
1
–
6
DISP TI
FM
KDC-M6024G/M6024/V6524/6024
TI indicator
PTY indicator
KDC-5024/5024V/507/5094R
TI indicator
PTY indicator
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RDS features
Traffic Information
PTY (Program Type)
Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic
bulletin starts even when you aren't listening to the radio.
Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station.
1 Enter PTY mode
Press the [TI] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Traffic Information function
turns ON or OFF.
Press the [PTY] button.
During PTY mode the "PTY" indicator is ON.
When it's ON, "TI" indicator is ON.
This function can't be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception.
When a traffic information station isn't being received the "TI"
indicator blinks.
When a traffic bulletin starts, "Traffic Info"/ "TRAFFIC" is displayed
it and it switches to traffic information.
2 Select the Program Type
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Program Type switches as
shown below.
• During reception of an AM station when the Traffic Information
function is turned ON, it switches to an FM station.
No. Program Type
Display
• 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-M6024G/M6024 KDC-5024/5024V
/V6524/6024
/507/5094R
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Speech
Music
News
Current Affairs
Information
Sport
Education
Drama
"Speech"
"Music"
"News"
"SPEECH"
"MUSIC"
"NEWS"
Receiving other traffic information stations
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Traffic information station switching can be done when listening to
the radio.
"Affairs"
"Info"
"AFFAIRS"
"INFO"
"Sport"
"SPORT"
"Educate"
"Drama"
"Culture"
"Science"
"Varied"
"Pop M"
"Rock M"
"EDUCATE"
"DRAMA"
"CULTURE"
"SCIENCE"
"VARIED"
"POP M"
"ROCK M"
"EASY M"
"LIGHT M"
"CLASSICS"
"OTHER M"
"WEATHER"
Culture
Radio Text Scroll
Scrolling the displayed radio text.
Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second.
10. Science
11. Varied
12. Pop Music
13. Rock Music
14. Easy Listening Music "Easy M"
15. Light Classical
16. Serious Classical
17. Other Music
"Light M"
"Classics"
"Other M"
"Weather"
18. Weather
]
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19. Finance
"Finance"
"Children"
"Social"
"Religion"
"Phone In"
"Travel"
"Leisure"
"Jazz"
"Country"
"Nation M"
"Oldies"
"FINANCE"
"CHILDREN"
"SOCIAL"
"RELIGION"
"PHONE IN"
"TRAVEL"
"LEISURE"
"JAZZ"
"COUNTRY"
"NATION M"
"OLDIES"
Program Type preset
Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory and
calling it up quickly.
20. Children's programs
21. Social Affairs
22. Religion
23. Phone In
24. Travel
Presetting the Program Type
1 Select the Program Type to preset
25. Leisure
Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 16).
26. Jazz Music
27. Country Music
28. National Music
29. Oldies Music
30. Folk Music
31. Documentary
2 Preset the Program Type
Press the desired [1] — [6] button for at least 2 seconds.
Calling up the preset Program Type
"Folk M"
"Document"
"FOLK M"
"DOCUMENT"
1 Enter PTY mode
Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 16).
• Speech and Music include the Program type shown below.
Music: No.12 — 17, 26 — 30
Speech: No.3 — 11, 18 — 25, 31
2 Call up the Program Type
Press the desired [1] — [6] button.
• The Program Type can be put in the [1] — [6] button memory and
called up quickly. Refer to the <Program Type preset> (page 17).
• The display language can be changed. Refer to <Changing
Language for PTY Function> (page 18).
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.
When the selected Program Type isn't found, "NO PTY" is displayed.
Select another Program Type.
4 Exit PTY mode
Press the [PTY] button.
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RDS features
CD/MP3/External disc control features
¢
4
Release button
SRC
Changing Language for PTY Function
Selecting the Program Type display language.
1 Enter PTY mode
Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 16).
2 Enter Changing Language mode
Press the [DISP] button.
3 Select the language
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the button is pressed the language switches as shown
below.
38
SCAN RDM REP F.SEL M.RDM DISP
DISC+ DISC–
/FM /AM
/NAME.S
Language
Display
KDC-M6024G/M6024/V6524/6024
English
French
Swedish
German
"English"/ "ENGLISH"
"French"/ "FRENCH"
"Swedish"/ "SWEDISH"
"German"/ "GERMAN"
Disc number
4 Exit Changing Language mode
Press the [DISP] button.
IN indicator
KDC-5024/5024V/507/5094R
Disc number
IN indicator
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Playing CD & MP3
When there is no disc inserted
1 Drop open the faceplate
Press the Release button.
2 Insert a disc.
3 Press the faceplate on the left side, and return it to its former
position.
3 Press the faceplate on the left side, and return it to its former
• When the faceplate has been dropped 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.
position.
3 in. (8cm) disc can't be played. Using an adapter and inserting them
into this unit can cause damage.
The MP3 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 data are covered in <Notes on playing MP3> (page 6).
Check that section before creating your MP3 media.
• Do not use the unit with the faceplate in the open condition. If it's
used in the open position dust can enter the inside part and cause
damage.
• The models that can play MP3 are shown below.
KDC-M6024G/M6024
• When a disc is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON.
When a disc is inserted
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "CD" display.
Pause and play
Press the [38] button.
Each time the button is pressed it pauses and plays.
Eject the disc
1 Drop open the faceplate
Press the Release button.
2 Eject the disc
Press the [0] button.
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CD/MP3/External disc control features
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Playing External Disc
If the remote with number buttons is used as optional accessories,
a song you'd like to listen to can directly be selected with the
operation below.
Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected
to this unit.
1. Enter a track/file number.
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the display for the disc player you want.
Press the number buttons on the remote.
Display examples:
Display
2. Do the Track/File Search.
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Disc player
"CD"
CD player
"DISC CH"
CD changer/ MD changer
Pause and play
Disc/ Folder Search
Press the [38] button.
Each time the button is pressed it pauses and plays.
Disc Search (Function of disc changer)
Folder Search (Function of MP3)
• Disc 10 is displayed as "0".
Selecting the disc set in the Disc changer or the folder recorded
on the MP3 media.
• The functions that can be used and the information that can be
displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being
connected.
Press the [DISC–] or [DISC+] button.
Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat
Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or MP3 folder
you're listening to.
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
Fast Forwarding
Hold down on the [¢] button.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
Press the [REP] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Repeat Play switches as
Reversing
shown below.
Hold down on the [4] button.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
In CD & External disc source
Repeat play
Display
Track Repeat
Disc Repeat (In Disc Changer)
OFF
"(T-)Repeat ON"/ "(T-)REP ON"
"D-Repeat ON"/ "D-REP ON"
"Repeat OFF"/ "REP OFF"
Track/File Search
Searching for a song on the disc or in the MP3 folder.
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In MP3 source
Magazine Random Play
Repeat play
Display
(Function of disc changer)
Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random
order.
File Repeat
Folder Repeat
OFF
"File REP ON"
"FOLD REP ON"
"Repeat OFF"
Press the [M.RDM] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Magazine Random Play turns
ON or OFF.
When it's ON, "M-Random ON"/ "MRDM ON" is displayed.
Scan Play
When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.
Playing the first part of each song on the disc or MP3 folder you
are listening to and searching for the song you want to listen to.
1 Start Scan Play
Press the [SCAN] button.
"Scan ON"/ "SCAN ON" is displayed.
2 Release it when the song you want to listen to is played
Press the [SCAN] button.
Random Play
Play all the songs on the disc or MP3 folder in random order.
Press the [RDM] button.
Each time the button is pressed Random Play turns ON or OFF.
When it's ON, "Random ON"/ "RDM ON" is displayed.
When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.
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CD/MP3/External disc control features
Canceling the Folder Select mode
Function of the KDC-M6024G/KDC-M6024
Press the [F.SEL] button.
Folder Select (Function of MP3)
Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to.
1 Enter Folder Select mode
Press the [F.SEL] button.
"F" is displayed.
During Select mode the folder information is displayed as shown
below.
Disc Naming (DNPS)
Attaching a title to a CD.
1 Play the disc you want to attach a name to
• A title can't be attached to a MD.
• Refer to the <Switching Display> (page 10) and select the "DNPS"
display.
2 Enter name set mode
Press the [NAME.S] button for at least 2 seconds.
"NAME SET" is displayed.
<Folder name display>
Displays the current folder name.
3 Move the cursor to the enter character position
2 Select the folder level
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
With the [FM] button you move 1 level down and with the [AM]
button 1 level up.
4 Select the character type (KDC-M6024G/M6024/V6524/6024
only)
Press the [38] button.
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.
Each time the button is pressed the character typed switches as
shown below.
Character type
Alphabet upper case
Alphabet lower case
Returning to the top level
Press the [3] button.
Numbers and symbols
Special characters (Accent characters)
3 Decide the folder to play
Press the [38] button.
5 Select the characters
The Folder Select mode releases, and the MP3 in the folder
being displayed is played.
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
The methods for moving to other folders in the folder select mode
are different from those in the folder search mode.
See <Notes on playing MP3> (page 6) for details.
6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 and enter the name.
7 Exit name set mode
Press the [NAME.S] button.
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Menu system
• When operation stops for 10 seconds the name at that time is
registered, and Name Set mode closes.
¢
4
SRC
• Media that you can attach names to
- Internal CD player: 30 (KDC-M6024G/ M6024/ V6524/ 6024)/
10 (KDC-5024/ 5024V /507/ 5094R) discs.
- 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.
1
–
6
FM
AM
MENU
DISP
Text/Title Scroll
Scrolling the displayed CD text, MP3 text, or MD title.
Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second.
KDC-M6024G/M6024/V6524/6024
RDS indicator
NEWS indicator
Menu display
KDC-5024/5024V/507/5094R
NEWS indicator
Menu display
RDS indicator
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Menu system
When the Security Code function is activated it can't be released.
Note, your Security Code is the 4 digit number entered in your "Car
Audio Passport" in this package.
Menu System
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 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.
"MENU" is displayed.
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
When "MENU" is displayed, "Security"/ "SECURITY" is displayed.
2 Select the menu item
3 Enter Security Code mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Example: When you want to set the beep sound select the
"Beep"/ "BEEP" display.
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.
When "ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is displayed.
4 Select the digits to enter
3 Set the menu item
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
5 Select the Security Code numbers
Example: When "Beep"/ "BEEP" is selected, each time the button
is pressed it switches "Beep ON"/ "BEEP ON" or "Beep
OFF"/ "BEEP OFF". Select 1 of them as the setting.
You can continue by returning to step 2 and setting other items.
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5, and complete the Security Code.
7 Confirm the Security Code
4 Exit Menu mode
Press the [¢] button for at least 3 seconds.
When "RE-ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is displayed.
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.)
Also, the explanation for items that aren't applicable (<Manual Clock
Adjustment>etc.) are entered step by step.
8 Do the step 4 through 7 step operation, and reenter the
security code.
"APPROVED" is displayed.
The Security Code function activates.
If you enter a Code different from your Security Code, you have to
start over from step 4.
Press the Reset button and when it's removed from the
battery power source
Security Code
<In Standby mode>
1 Turn the power ON.
Because authorization by the Security Code is required when it's
removed from the vehicle, personalizing this unit is by using the
Security Code is a help in preventing theft.
2 Do the step 4 through 7 step operation, and reenter the
security code.
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"APPROVED" is displayed.
The unit can be used.
3 Adjust the hours
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
If an incorrect code is input, "WAITING" is displayed, and the input
prohibited time shown below is generated.
After the input prohibited time lapses, "CODE" is displayed, and
input can be done.
Adjust the minutes
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
4 Exit Clock adjustment mode
Press the [MENU] button.
Number of times
Input prohibited time
the incorrect code was input
1
2
3
4
—
5 minutes
1 hour
24 hours
Synchronize Clock
Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this unit's clock.
Display
Setting
"SYNC ON"
"SYNC OFF"
Synchronizes the time.
Adjust the time manually.
Touch Sensor Tone
Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF.
It takes 3 to 4 minutes to synchronize the clock.
Display
Setting
"Beep ON"/ "BEEP ON"
"Beep OFF"/ "BEEP OFF"
Beep is heard.
Beep canceled.
DSI (Disabled System Indicator)
A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is
removed, warning potential thieves.
Manual Clock Adjustment
Display
Setting
This adjustment can be done when the <Synchronize Clock> (page
25) is set as OFF.
"DSI ON"
"DSI OFF"
LED flashes.
LED OFF.
1 Select Clock Adjustment mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "Clock Adjust"/ "CLK ADJ" display.
2 Enter Clock Adjust mode
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.
The clock display blinks.
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Menu system
Button
Color
Selectable Illumination
Selecting the button illumination color as green or red.
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
Silky White
Red
Blue
Display
Setting
"Button Red"/ "KEY RED"
"Button Green"/ "KEY GRN"
The illumination color is red.
The illumination color is green.
Blue Green
Selecting the Color mode
Press the [6] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Color mode switches as
shown below.
Switching Display Type
Display
Color mode
Setting the Display type.
"Scan"
"SRC"
"Time"
The color changes in sequence.
The color changes according to the selected source.
The color changes every 6 hours.
Display
Setting
Demonstration.
Normal display type.
Silent display type.
"Display C"/ "DISP C"
"Display A"/ "DISP A"
"Display B"/ "DISP B"
Keeps the presently set color.
Blue fine adjustment
1
2
Press the [3] button for at least 2 seconds.
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
When the blue fine adjustment is completed, press the [3]
button.
Function of the KDC-V6524
Illumination Color Setting
You can set the display to a desired color.
Contrast Adjustment
Adjusting the display contrast.
1 Select Illumination Color Setting Mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "COL" display.
Display and Setting
2 The color continues to change gradually
Hold down on the [4] or [¢] button.
Release your finger at the color you want.
"Contrast 0"/ "CONT 0"
"Contrast 5"/ "CONT 5" (Original setting)
"Contrast 10"/ "CONT 7"
Colors adjusted using either [4] or [¢] will be stored
automatically, and they can be called by pressing [5] button.
Quick call up the preset color
Press the desired [1] — [4] button.
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When it's ON, the "NEWS" indicator is ON.
When the news bulletin starts, "NEWS" is displayed, and it
switches to the news bulletin.
Function of the KDC-M6024G/KDC-M6024/KDC-V6524/KDC-6024
Dimmer
Dimming this unit's display automatically when the vehicle light
switch is turned ON.
• If you choose the "20MIN"/ "20M" setting, further news bulletins
will not be received for 20 minutes once the first news bulletin is
received.
Display
Setting
• The news bulletin volume is the same level that was set for
<Traffic Information> (page 16).
"Dimmer ON"
"Dimmer OFF"
The display dims.
The display doesn't dim.
• 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.
Function of the KDC-M6024G/KDC-M6024/KDC-V6524/KDC-6024
Switching preout <In Standby mode>
Switching the preout between the rear and non-fading. (In non-
fading it outputs without effect from the fader control.)
Local Seek
<In Tuner mode>
Display
Setting
Only stations whose reception is good are searched for in auto
seek tuning.
"SWPRE Rear"
"SWPRE N-Fad"
Rear preout.
Non-fading preout.
Display
Setting
"Local.S OFF"/ "LO.S OFF"
"Local.S ON"/ "LO.S ON"
The local seek function is OFF.
The local seek function is ON.
News Bulletin with Timeout Setting
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.
Tuning Mode
Sets the tuning mode.
<In Tuner mode>
Display and Setting
Tuning mode
Display
"Auto 1"/
"AUTO 1"
Operation
"NEWS OFF"
"NEWS 00MIN"/ "NEWS 00M"
Auto seek
Automatic search for a station.
Preset station seek "Auto 2"/
"AUTO 2"
Search in order of the stations
in the Preset memory.
"NEWS 90MIN"/ "NEWS 90M"
Manual
"Manual"/
"MANUAL"
Normal manual tuning control.
When "NEWS 00MIN"/ "NEWS 00M" — "NEWS 90MIN"/ "NEWS
90M" is set, the News Bulletin Interrupt function is ON.
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Menu system
Auto Memory Entry
<In Tuner mode>
Auto TP Seek
For the operation method refer to <Auto Memory Entry> (page
14).
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
Setting
AF (Alternative Frequency)
"ATPS ON"
"ATPS OFF"
The Auto TP Seek Function is ON.
The Auto TP Seek Function is OFF.
When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch to
another frequency broadcasting the same program in the same
RDS network with better reception.
Display
Setting
"AF ON"
"AF OFF"
The AF function is ON.
The AF function is OFF.
Monaural Reception
Noise can be reduced when stereo broadcasts are received as
monaural.
<In FM reception>
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.
Display
Setting
"MONO OFF"
"MONO ON"
The monaural reception is OFF.
The monaural reception is ON.
Function of the KDC-M6024G/KDC-M6024/KDC-V6524/KDC-6024
External Display Control
Switch the display of the External Display connected to this unit.
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
"OEM DISP"
Display
Setting
Each time the [4] or [¢] button is pressed the display
switches.
"Regional ON"/ "REG ON" The Region Restrict Function is ON.
"Regional OFF"/ "REG OFF" The Region Restrict Function is OFF.
Sometimes stations in the same network broadcast different
programs or use different program service names.
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Function of the KDC-M6024G/KDC-M6024
Text Scroll
Setting the displayed text scroll.
CD Read Setting
<In Standby mode>
When there is a problem on playing a CD with special format,
this setting play the CD by force.
Display
Setting
"Scroll MANU"/ "SCL MANU" Doesn't scroll.
"Scroll Auto"/ "SCL AUTO"
Display
Setting
Scrolls when the display changes.
"CD READ 1"
"CD READ 2"
Play CD and MP3.
Play CD by force.
The text scrolled is shown below.
• CD text
• Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Album name
Setting "CD READ 2" cannot play MP3.
• MD title
• Radio text
Some music CDs may not be played back even in the "CD READ 2"
mode.
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
Setting
"OFF – – –"
Power OFF Timer function is OFF.
"OFF 20MIN"/ "OFF 20M" Turns the power OFF after 20 minutes.
(Original setting)
"OFF 40MIN"/ "OFF 40M" Turns the power OFF after 40 minutes.
"OFF 60MIN"/ "OFF 60M" Turns the power OFF after 60 minutes.
This setting is done after setting <Security Code> (page 24).
— 29 —
Accessories
External view
2CAUTION
External view
......... Number of items
• If your car is not prepared for this special connection-system,
consult your Kenwood dealer.
......... Number of items
• 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
6
.........1
.........1
.........2
.........1
.........2
.........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.
• 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.
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.
• 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.
9. Press the reset button.
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Connecting Wires to Terminals
Front right output (Red)5
(KDC-M6024G/M6024/V6524/6024 only)
Front left output (White)10
(KDC-M6024G/M6024/V6524/6024 only)
FM/AM antenna input 3
To Steering remote
(KDC-5024/5024V/507 only)
REMO.CONT
Antenna Conversion Adaptor
(ISO–JASO) (Accessory3) 2
To External Display/ Steering remote
(KDC-M6024G/M6024/V6524/6024 only)
24
Antenna Cord (ISO) 1
KENWOOD disc changer input 14
To connect the Disc
changer, consult your Disc
changer manual. 15
Rear left output (White) 12
/Non-fading left output (KDC-M6024G/
Fuse (10A) 13
M6024/ V6524/ 6024 only) (White) 26
Rear rightoutput (Red)4
/Non-fading right output (KDC-M6024G/
M6024/ V6524/ 6024 only) (Red) 25
Connector Function Guide
Wiring harness
(Accessory1)
16
Pin Numbers for
Cable Colour
Functions
17
TEL mute wire (Brown)
ISO Connectors
Connect to the terminal that is
External Power
Connector
grounded when either the
telephone rings or during
conversation. 21
TEL MUTE
A–4
A–5
A–6
A–7
A–8
Yellow
Blue/White
Orange/White Dimmer
Red
Battery
Power Control
To connect the
KENWOOD navigation
system, consult your
navigation manual. 22
Battery wire (Yellow) 6A
Ignition (ACC)
Earth (Ground)
Connection
Ignition wire (Red) 7A
If no connections are made,
do not let the wire come out
from the tab. 18a
Black
See page 32 30
Speaker
Connector
Power control/ Motor
antenna control wire
(Blue/White) 20
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 (–)
Connect either to the power
control terminal when using
the optional power amplifier,
or to the antenna control
terminal in the vehicle. 23
A–7 Pin (Red) 8
P.CONT
ANT.CONT
A–4 Pin (Yellow) 9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Connector A
Connector B
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Green/Black
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Connecting Wires to Terminals
When the connection is made as in 3 above, the unit's power will not
be linked to the ignition key. For that reason, always make sure to turn
off the unit's power when the ignition is turned off.
To link the unit's power to the ignition, connect the ignition cable
(ACC...red) to a power source that can be turned on and off with the
ignition key.
2WARNING
Connecting the ISO Connector
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.
Please be sure to reconnect the cable as shown 2 below to
install this unit to the Volkswagen vehicles etc.
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 cable (Red)
A–7 Pin (Red)
Battery cable (Yellow)
A–4 Pin (Yellow)
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
Ignition cable (Red)
A–7 Pin (Red)
Battery cable (Yellow)
A–4 Pin (Yellow)
3 The A-4 pin (yellow) of the vehicle's ISO connector is not
connected to anything, while 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 cable (Red)
A–7 Pin (Red)
Battery cable (Yellow)
A–4 Pin (Yellow)
— 32 —
Installation
■ Installation
3
Tighten the screws (ø2.6 × 12 mm) (Accessory 4) in the holes
shown on the diagram.
Firewall or metal support
Accessory4
Screw (M4X8)
(commercially
available)
Bend the tabs of the
mounting sleeve
with a screwdriver or
similar utensil and
attach it in place.
4
5
Tighten the screws (ø2 × 4 mm) (Accessory 5) in the holes
shown on the diagram.
Metal mounting
strap
(commercially
available)
Self-tapping
screw
(commercially
available)
Accessory5
Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is
unstable, it may malfunction (eg, the sound may skip).
Tighten the screws (ø2 × 6 mm) (Accessory 6) in the holes
shown on the diagram.
■ Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit
If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit so that it
does not fall off.
1
2
Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber frame> (page
34) and then remove the hard rubber frame.
Accessory6
Drop open the faceplate by pressing the Release button.
Never insert the screws in any other screw hole than the one specified.
If you screw them in another hole, it will contact and may cause
damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit.
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Installation
■ Removing the hard rubber frame
■ Removing the Unit
1 Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber frame> and then
1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two
locks on the upper level.
remove the hard rubber frame.
Upper the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure.
2 Remove the screw (M4×8) on the back panel.
3 Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side,
as shown.
Lock
Catch
Accessory2 Removal tool
Screw (M4X8)
(commercially
available)
Accessory2
Removal tool
2 When the upper level is removed, remove the lower two
locations.
4 Lower the removal tool
toward the bottom, 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.
The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the same manner.
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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.
? Even if Loudness is turned ON, high-pitched tone isn't compensated
for. 17
✔
Tuner source is selected.
☞ High-pitched tone isn't compensated for when in Tuner source.
? No sound can be heard, or the volume is low.
General
✔
The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side.21
☞ Center the fader and balance settings.
? The power does not turn ON.01
✔
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 fuse has blown.
☞ After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with
one with the same rating.
✔
The values of Volume offset are low.24
☞ Turn up the Volume offset, referring to the section on <Audio
control> (page 9).
? There’s a source you can’t switch.07
✔
There’s no media inserted.
☞ Set the media you want to listen to. If there’s no media in this
unit, you can't switch to each source.
? The sound quality is poor or distorted.25
✔
The Disc changer isn’t connected.08
✔
One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car.
☞ Check the speaker wiring.
☞ Connect the Disc changer. If the Disc changer isn’t connected to
it's input terminal, You can't switch to an external disc source.
✔
The speakers are not wired correctly.27
☞ Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is
connected to a different speaker.
? The memory is erased when the ignition is turned OFF.10
✔
The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected.11
☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
? There’s no Front High Pass Filter and Rear High Pass Filter effect.31
✔
The Non-fading preout is being used.
☞ There’s no effect in Non-fading preout.
? There’s no loudness effect.12
✔
You’re using Non-fading preout.
? The Touch Sensor Tone doesn’t sound.34
☞ Loudness has no effect in Non-fading preout.
✔
The preout jack is being used.
☞ The Touch Sensor Tone can’t be output from the preout jack.
? The Non-fading output can’t be turned ON or OFF.14
✔
The <Switching Preout> (page 27) is set is set on Rear preout.
? Even though Synchronize Clock is ON, the clock can’t be adjusted.35
☞ Change it to Non-fading preout.
✔
The received RDS station isn’t sending time data.
☞ Receive another RDS station.
? 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 Dimmer function doesn’t work. 38-1
✔
The Dimmer wire isn’t connected correctly.
☞ Check the Dimmer wire connection.
? The TEL mute function turns ON even though the TEL mute wire is
? The display color changes subtly. 38-2
not connected.16
✔
This is because the temperature is different than the temperature
when the setting was done.
✔
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 display color condition changes subtly according.to the
ambient temperature.
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Troubleshooting Guide
? Non-fading output, Non-fading Low Pass Filter and Non-fading
? Can’t remove disc.64
The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed since the vehicle
setting can’t be done.28
✔
✔
The <Switching preout> (page 27) is set on Rear preout.
ACC switch was turned OFF.
☞ Set it on Non-fading preout.
☞ The disc can only be removed within 10 minutes of the ACC
switch being turned OFF. If more than 10 minutes has elapsed,
turn the ACC switch ON again and press the Eject button.
✔
The <Non-fading output> (page 13) is OFF.29
☞ Turn it ON.
? The disc won’t insert.65
Tuner source
✔
There’s already another disc inserted.
☞ Press the [0] button and remove the disc.
? Radio reception is poor.39
✔
✔
The car antenna is not extended.
☞ Pull the antenna out all the way.
? Track Search can't be done.66-2
✔
For the discs/folders first or last song.
☞ For each disc/folder, Track Search can't be done in the backward
direction for the first song or in the forward direction for the last
song.
The antenna control wire is not connected.40
☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
? It isn't the set Traffic information sound volume. 43
MP3 source
✔
The set sound volume is less than the tuner sound volume.
☞ If the tuner sound volume is louder than the set sound volume,the
tuner sound volume is used.
? Cannot play an MP3.67
✔
The media is scratched or dirty.69
☞ Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on
<About CDs> (page 5).
Disc source
? The sound skips when an MP3 is being played.73-1
? "AUX1" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode.50
✔
The media is scratched or dirty.
✔
Unsupported disc changer is connected.51
☞ Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on
<About CDs> (page 5).
☞ Use the disc changer mentioned in the IMPORTANT
INFORMATION of the section on <Safety precautions> (page 3).
✔
The recording condition is bad.73-2
? The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead.52
☞ Record the media again or use another media.
✔
The specified CD is quite dirty.
? The MP3 track time isn’t displayed correctly.80
☞ Clean the CD.
✔
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✔
The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified.54
☞ Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified
disc.
☞ There are times when it isn’t displayed correctly according to the
MP3 recording conditions.
✔
The disc is severely scratched.55
☞ Try another disc instead.
If the following situations, consult your nearest service
center:
Even though the disc changer is connected, the Disc Changer source is not
ON, with "AUX1" showing in the display during the Changer Mode.
? A CD ejects as soon as it is loaded.62
✔
The CD is quite dirty.63
☞ Clean the CD, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on
<About CDs> (page 5).
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Mecha Error/ MECHA ER:
Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the unit
The messages shown below display your systems
condition.
is malfunctioning for some reason.E99
➪ Check the disc magazine. And then press the reset
button on the unit. If the "Mecha Error"/ "MECHA ER"
code does not disappear, consult your nearest
service center.
Eject/ 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.
Hold Error/ HOLD ER:
No Disc/ NO DISC:
No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.E02
➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine.
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.
TOC Error/ TOC ER: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.E04
➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine.
The CDÏ is quite dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD
is scratched a lot.
➪ Clean the CD and load it correctly.
NO NAME:
Attempted to display DNPS during the CD play having no disc
names preset.E51
E-05:
The CD is upside-down.E05
➪ Load the CD correctly.
Load/ LOAD:
Reading:
Discs are being exchanged in the Disc changer.E57-1
Blank Disc/ BLANK: Nothing has been recorded on the MD.E10
The unit is reading the data on the disc.E57-2
No Track/ NO TRACK: No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a
NO ACCESS:
After setting it in the Disc Changer, DNPP was done without
having it been played at least 1 time.E58
title.E11
E-15:
Media was played that doesn’t have data recorded that
the unit can play. E15
➪ Use media that has data recorded that the unit can
play.
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.
No Panel/ NO PANEL: The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to this
unit has been removed.E30
➪ Replace it.
E-77:
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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Specifications
Specifications subject to change without notice.
MP3 decode (KDC-M6024G/M6024/V6524)
FM tuner section
................Compliant with MPEG-1.0/2.0/2.5 Audio Layer-3
Frequency range (50 kHz space) ..............87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz
(KDC-5094R FM1; 30 kHz space) .............65 MHz – 74.0 MHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) ................................0.7 µV /75 Ω
KDC-5094R FM1 ..........................1.4 µV /75 Ω
Audio section
Maximum output power.................................................50 W x 4
Output power (DIN 45324, +B=14.4V) ..........................30 W x 4
Tone action
Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) .............................1.6 µV /75 Ω
Frequency response ( 3 dB).................................30 Hz – 15 kHz
Signal to Noise ratio (MONO)..............................................65 dB
Selectivity (DIN) ( 400 kHz)..............................................≥ 80 dB
Stereo separation (1 kHz) ....................................................35 dB
KDC-5094R FM1 ......................................... —
Bass : ..............................................................100 Hz 10 dB
Middle : .............................................................1 kHz 10 dB
Treble : ............................................................10 kHz 10 dB
Preout level / Load (during disc play)....................2000 mV/10 kΩ
Preout impedance (during disc play) ................................≤ 600 Ω
MW tuner section
Frequency range (9 kHz space) .....................531 kHz – 1611 kHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) ...........................................25 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 155 mm
Weight ................................................................................1.2 kg
LW tuner section
Frequency range .............................................153 kHz – 281 kHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) ...........................................45 µV
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-M6024G/M6024/V6524......1000 – 400 rpm (CLV 2times)
KDC-6024/5024/5024V/507/5094R...........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)
KDC-M6024G/M6024/V6524/6024................................105 dB
KDC-5024/5024V/507/5094R ..........................................93 dB
Dynamic range ....................................................................93 dB
Channel separation
KDC-M6024G/M6024/V6524/6024..................................96 dB
KDC-5024/5024V/507/5094R ..........................................85 dB
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