KDC-W6527SE
KDC-W6527
KDC-W657
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
© B64-2879-00/00 (EW/E2W)
Safety precautions
2WARNING
2CAUTION
To prevent injury or fire, take the
following precautions:
• Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully locked
in place. Otherwise it may fall out of place when
jolted.
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.
• When extending the ignition, battery, or ground
wires, make sure to use automotive-grade wires
or other wires with a 0.75mm² (AWG18) or more
to prevent wire deterioration and damage to the
wire coating.
• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any
metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools)
inside the unit.
• 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.
• If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange smells,
turn off the power immediately and consult your
Kenwood dealer.
• To prevent deterioration, do not touch the
terminals of the unit or faceplate with your
fingers.
• Make sure not to get your fingers caught between
the faceplate and the unit.
• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive shock,
as it is a piece of precision equipment.
• Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to
strong shock.
The unit may break or crack because it contains
glass parts.
• When replacing a fuse, only use a new one with
the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with the wrong
rating may cause your unit to malfunction.
• To prevent a short circuit when replacing a fuse,
first disconnect the wiring harness.
• Do not place any object between the faceplate
and the unit.
• Do not apply excessive force to the moving
faceplate. Doing so will cause damage or
malfunction.
• Do not apply excessive force to the open
faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will
cause damage or breakdown.
• Do not use your own screws. Use only the screws
provided. If you use the wrong screws, you could
damage the unit.
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Safety precautions
About CD players/disc changers
connected to this unit
KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players released in
1998 or later can be connected to this unit.
Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwood
dealer for connectable models of disc changers/
CD players.
Note that any KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players
released in 1997 or earlier and disc changers made
by other makers cannot be connected to this unit.
Unsupported connection may result in damage.
Setting the "O-N" Switch to the "N" position for the
applicable KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players.
The functions that can be used and the information
that can be displayed will differ depending on the
models being connected.
NOTE
• If you experience problems during installation,
consult your Kenwood dealer.
• If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset
button. The unit returns to factory settings when
the Reset button is pressed. If the unit still fails to
operate properly after the Reset button has been
pressed, contact your local KENWOOD dealer for
assistance.
• Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails
to operate correctly. Normal operation should be
restored.
•
You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if
you connect them incorrectly.
Reset button
• The illustrations of the display and the panel
appearing in this manual are examples used to
explain more clearly how the controls are used.
Therefore, what appears on the display in the
illustrations may differ from what appears on
the display on the actual equipment, and some
of the illustrations on the display may represent
something impossible in actual operation.
LX-bus connection
The LX AMP and the sensor unit cannot be
connected simultaneously.
You must connect any of them at a time.
(The power supply does not turn ON if you have
connected both of them.)
Do Not Load 8 cm (3 in.) CDs in the CD
slot
If you try to load a 8 cm (3 in.) CD with its adapter
into the unit, the adapter might separate from the
CD and damage the unit.
Lens Fogging
Right after you turn on the car heater in cold
weather, dew or condensation may form on
the lens in the CD player of the unit. Called lens
fogging, CDs may be impossible to play. In such
a situation, remove the disc and wait for the
condensation to evaporate. If the unit still does
not operate normally after a while, consult your
Kenwood dealer.
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Notes
Cleaning the Unit
About GSM Hands Free Unit
Refer to the instruction manual of GSM Hands
Free Unit KCA-HF521 (optional accessory), when
connected, for the operation method.
The locations of the buttons to be pressed are
shown below.
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.
4
¢
SRC
FM
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Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its
mechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth
or using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may
scratch the surface or erases characters.
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty,
wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.
GSM
MENU DISP AM
Cleaning the CD Slot
As dust tends to accumulate in the CD slot, clean it
every once in a while. Your CDs can get scratched if
you put them in a dusty CD slot.
The marking of products using lasers
(Except for some areas)
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
The label is attached to the chassis/case and says
that the component uses laser beams that have
been classified as Class 1. It means that the unit
is utilizing laser beams that are of a weaker class.
There is no danger of hazardous radiation outside
the unit.
This Product is not installed by the manufacturer
of a vehicle on the production line, nor by the
professional importer of a vehicle into an EU
Member State.
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Notes on playing MP3/WMA
KDC-W6527SE/ W6527/ W657 can play MP3
(MPEG1, 2 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.
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Play mode may not be possible when portions of the
functions of Windows Media Player 9 or higher are used.
Entering ID3 tag
The Displayable ID3 tag is ID3 version 1.x.
For the character code, refer to the List of Codes.
Acceptable media
The MP3/WMA recording media acceptable to this
unit are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW.
When using CD-RW, do full format not quick format
to prevent malfunction.
Acceptable medium formats
The following formats are available for the media
used in this unit. The maximum number of
characters used for file and folder name including
the delimiter (".") and three-character extension are
indicated in parentheses.
• ISO 9660 Level 1 (12 characters)
• ISO 9660 Level 2 (31 characters)
• Joliet (64 character; Up to 32 characters are
displayed)
• Romeo (128 character; Up to 64 characters are
displayed)
• Long file name (200 characters; Up to 64
characters are displayed)
• Maximum number of characters for folder name:
64 (Joliet; Up to 32 characters are displayed)
For a list of available characters, see the instruction
manual of the writing software and the section
Entering file and folder names below.
The media reproducible on this unit has the
following limitations:
• Maximum number of directory levels: 8
• Maximum number of files per folder: 255
• Maximum number of folders: 50
Entering file and folder names
The code list characters are the only file names and
folder names that can be entered and displayed.
If you use any other character for entry, the file and
folder names are not displayed correctly. They may
neither be displayed correctly depending on the CD
writer used.
The unit recognizes and plays only those MP3/WMA
which have the MP3/WMA extension (.MP3/.WMA).
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A file with a name entered with characters not on the
code list may not play correctly.
Writing files into a medium
When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is
loaded, the unit checks all the data on the medium.
If the medium contains a lot of folders or non-MP3/
WMA files, therefore, it takes a long time until the
unit starts playing MP3/WMA.
• Maximum number of files and folders: 512
MP3/WMA written in the formats other than the
above may not be successfully played and their file
names or folder names are not properly displayed.
In addition, it may take time for the unit to move
to the next MP3/WMA file or a File Search or Folder
Search may not be performed smoothly.
Settings for your MP3/WMA encoder and
CD writer
Do the following setting when compressing
audio data in MP3/WMA data with the MP3/WMA
encoder.
• Transfer bit rate: MP3: 8 —320 kbps
WMA: 48 —192 kbps
• Sampling frequency
MP3: 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
WMA: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
Loading such a medium may produce loud noise to
damage the speakers.
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Do no attempt to play a medium containing a non-MP3/
WMA file with the MP3/WMA extension.
The unit mistakes non-MP3/WMA files for MP3/WMA data
as long as they have the MP3/WMA extension.
Do not attempt to play a medium containing non MP3/
WMA.
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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 selected for play, Folder Search, File Search,
or for Folder Select, files and folders are accessed
in the order in which they were written by the CD
writer.
Because of this, the order in which they are
expected to be played may not match the order in
which they are actually played. You may be able to
set the order in which MP3/WMA are to be played
by writing them onto a medium such as a CD-R
with their file names beginning with play sequence
numbers such as "01" to "99", depending on your
CD writer.
When a File Search is executed with file ¡$
being played ...
Operation of
(Current file: ¡$)
the button
4 Button
Beginning of file ¡$ ➜ ¡#
¢ Button
¡% ➜ ¡&
When a Folder Search is executed with file ¡$
being played ...
Operation of
(Current folder: 4)
the button
For example, a medium with the following folder/
file hierarchy is subject to Folder Search, File Search,
or Folder Select as shown below.
AM Button
FM Button
3 ➜ 2 ➜ 1 ➜ 8 ...
5 ➜ 6 ➜ 7 ➜ 8 ➜ 1 ...
Example of a medium’s folder/file hierarchy
Folder
When Folder Select is selected with file ¡$
being played to move from folder to folder ...
File
Root
Operation of
(Current folder: 4)
the button
4 Button
¢ Button
AM Button
FM Button
3
6
2
5
Level 1
Level 3
Level 5
Level 2
Level 4
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About CDs
Handling CDs
• Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD.
Removing CDs
When removing CDs from this unit pull them out
horizontally.
CDs that can’t be used
• CDs that aren’t round can’t be used.
• 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 with coloring on the recording surface or that
are dirty can’t be used.
• This unit can only play the CDs with
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.
.
It may not correctly play discs which do not have
the mark.
• A CD-R or CD-RW that hasn’t been finalized can’t
be played. (For the finalization process refer to
your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CD-
R/CD-RW recorder instruction manual.)
Burrs
Burrs
CD storage
• Don’t place them in direct sunlight (On the seat
or dashboard etc.) and where the temperature is
high.
• Store CDs in their cases.
CD accessories
Don’t use disc type accessories.
CD cleaning
Clean from the center of the disc and move
outward.
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General features
4
SRC VOL
FM ANG
¢
Release button
ATT
Q/AUD
DISP/ AM/SW
NAME.S
Power
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This unit automatically turns full power OFF after 20
minutes lapses in Standby mode in order to save the
vehicles battery.
Turning ON the Power
Press the [SRC] button.
Turning OFF the Power
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.
The time until full power OFF can be set in 'Power OFF
Timer' (page 30).
Volume
Selecting the Source
Increasing Volume
Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise.
Press the [SRC] button.
Source required
Tuner
CD
Display
"TUNER"
"CD"
Decreasing Volume
Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise.
External disc (Optional accessory)
Auxiliary input
"CD CH"/ "MD CH"
"AUX"
Attenuator
(KDC-W6527SE/ KDC-W6527)
Turning the volume down quickly.
Auxiliary input (Optional accessory)
Standby (Illumination only mode)
"AUX EXT"
"STANDBY"
Press the [ATT] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator
turns ON or OFF.
When it’s ON, "ATT ON" is displayed.
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General features
System Q
Middle level
Middle Q Factor
Treble Center Frequency "TRE FRQ"
Treble level
Balance
Fader
Sub woofer level*¹
Front/Rear High Pass Filter "HPF"
"MID"
"Middle Q" 1.0/2.0
–8 — +8
You can recall the best sound setting preset for
different types of music.
10.0/12.5/15.0/17.5 kHz
–8 — +8
Left 15 — Right 15
Rear 15 — Front 15
"TRE"
"Balance"
"Fader"
1 Select the source to set
Press the [SRC] button.
"SW Level" –15 — +15
2 Select the Sound type
Press the [Q] button.
Through/100/125/170
Hz
Each time the button is pressed the sound
setting switches.
Sub woofer Low Pass
Filter*¹
Volume offset
"LPF SW"
50/80/120/Through Hz
"Volume
Offset"
"Loudness" ON/OFF
–8 —
0
Sound setting
Natural
User memory
Rock
Pops
Easy
Display
"Natural"
"USER"
"ROCK"
"POPS"
"EASY"
"TOP 40"
"JAZZ"
Loudness
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According to the Bass Q Factor setting value, the
frequencies that can be set in Bass Center Frequency
change as shown below.
Top 40
Jazz
Bass Q Factor
1.00/1.25/1.50
2.00
Bass Center Frequency
60/70/80/100
60/70/80/150
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User memory: The values set on the 'Audio Control'
(page 10).
Each setting value is changed with the 'Speaker
Setting' (page 10).
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When the Bass Extend is set to ON, low frequency
response is extended by 20%.
Volume offset: Each source’s volume can be set as a
difference from the basic volume.
Loudness: Compensating for low and high tones
during low volume.
*¹ You can control this item when 'Switching preout'
(page 27) is set to "SWPRE Sub-W".
First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.
Audio Control
5 Exit Audio Control mode
Press the [AUD] button.
1 Select the source for adjustment
Press the [SRC] button.
2 Enter Audio Control mode
Press the [AUD] button for at least 1 second.
"Audio Control" is displayed.
Speaker Setting
3 Select the Audio item for adjustment
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the button is pressed the items that
can be adjusted switch as shown below.
Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal
when setting the speaker type.
1 Enter Standby
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "STANDBY" display.
4 Adjust the Audio item
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
2 Enter Speaker Setting mode
Press the [Q] button.
"Speaker Setting" is displayed.
Adjustment Item
Bass Center Frequency
Bass level
Display
Range
"Bass FRQ" 60/70/80/100 or 150 Hz
"Bass"
–8 — +8
Bass Q Factor
Bass Extend
"Bass Q"
"Bass EXT" ON/OFF
1.00/1.25/1.50/2.00
3 Select the Speaker type
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Middle Center Frequency "MID FRQ" 0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0 kHz
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Each time the button is pressed the setting
switches as shown below.
DisplayA
page 12
page 12
page 13
DisplayB
page 12
page 12
—
DisplayC
—
—
Upper
Lower
Level
Speaker type
OFF
Display
"Speaker OFF"
page 13
For 5 & 4 in. speaker
For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker
For the OEM speaker
"Speaker 5/4inch."
"Speaker 6*9/6inch"
"Speaker O.E.M."
3 Exit Display Control mode
Press the [DISP] button.
4 Exit Speaker Setting mode
Press the [Q] button.
Display Mode Switching
Switching the display mode.
1 Enter display Control mode
Press the [DISP] button.
"Display Control" is displayed.
2 Select the Display mode
Press the [4] button.
Each time the button is pressed the display
switches as shown below.
Display Mode Display
"Display Type A"
3
1
2
3
"Display Type B"
"Display Type C"
1
2
3
4
3
1 Upper text display part
2 Lower text display part
3 Level meter display part
4 Demonstration
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You can display the information that will be shown
in the Upper text display part, the Lower text display
part or the Level meter display part according to the
setting of Display mode. Refer to the following pages
for how to select the mode.
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General features
and play time are displayed.
Upper text display part select
3 Exit Display control mode
Press the [DISP] button.
You can select the information displayed in the
upper part in Display mode "Display Type A" or
"Display Type B".
1 Enter display control mode
Press the [DISP] button.
"Display Control" is displayed.
Lower text display part select
2 Press the [FM] button.
Each time the button is pressed the display
switches as shown below.
You can select the information displayed in the
lower part in Display mode "Display Type A" or
"Display Type B".
In Tuner source
Information
Program Service name or Frequency "BAND+ch+PS"
Radio text or Frequency "Radio Text"
Display
1 Enter display control mode
Press the [DISP] button.
"Display Control" is displayed.
2 Press the [AM] button.
Displaying the frequency 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.
Each time the button is pressed the display
switches as shown below.
In Tuner source
Information
Indicator
Clock
Display
"Indicator"
"Clock"
In CD & External disc source
Radio text
"Radio Text"
Information
Disc title
Track title
Display
"Disc Title"
"Track Title"
"P-Time"
In CD & External disc source
Information
Indicator
Clock
Display
"Indicator"
"Clock"
Track number & Play time
Disc name (In CD & CD Changer source) "DNPS"
Disc title
Track title
"Disc Title"
"Track Title"
In MP3/WMA source
Information
Display
Disc name (In CD & CD Changer source) "DNPS"
Song title & Artist name
Album name & Artist name
Folder name
File name
Track number & Play time
"Title/Artist"
"Album/Artist"
"Folder Name"
"File Name"
"P-Time"
In MP3/WMA source
Information
Indicator
Clock
Display
"Indicator"
"Clock"
Song title & Artist name
Album name & Artist name
Folder name
"Title/Artist"
"Album/Artist"
"Folder Name"
"File Name"
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You cannot display the same information as the one in
the Lower text display.
During Standby, the upper part always displays
"STANDBY".
When you use Auxiliary input source, the upper part
File name
In STANDBY/Auxilialy input source
always displays "AUX Name".
Information
Indicator
Clock
Display
"Indicator"
"Clock"
If the Disc title, Track title, Song title & Artist name, or
Album name & Artist name is selected when the disc
which does not have Disc title, Track title, Song title,
Album name, or Artist name is played, track number
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Level meter display part select
You can select the display of the Level meter in
Display mode "Display Type A" and "Display Type
C".
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You cannot display the same information as the one in
the Upper text display.
When you select "Display Type B" for the Display mode,
you can select only on and off of the clock display.
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, indicator are
displayed.
The indicator shown in this manual is displayed only
when you chose the "Indicator" item of "Lower text
display part select". No indicator is displayed if you
select any item other than "Indicator".
1 Enter display control mode
Press the [DISP] button.
"Display Control" is displayed.
2 Press the [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed the display
switches as shown below.
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Level meter display part
Search Light
Symphony
3 Exit Display control mode
Press the [DISP] button.
Sniper
Silence
Level Meter A
Level Meter B
3 Exit Display control mode
Press the [DISP] button.
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When 'Dual Zone System' (page 28) is ON, Level meter
cannot be switched (KDC-W6527SE/ KDC-W6527
only).
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General features
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Faceplate Angle Adjustment
Selecting the display when this device is switched
to Auxiliary input source.
Press the [ANG] button for at least 1 second.
1 Select Auxiliary input source
Press the [SRC] button.
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Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate. It can
cause damage.
Select the "AUX"/ "AUX EXT" display.
2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the [DISP] button for at least 2 seconds.
The presently selected AUX Name is blinks.
3 Select the Auxiliary input display
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed it switches
through the below displays.
• "AUX"/ "AUX EXT"
• "TV"
• "VIDEO"
• "GAME"
• "PORTABLE"
• "DVD"
4 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the [DISP] button.
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When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name
at that time is selected, and Auxiliary input display
setting mode closes.
The Auxiliary Input Display can be set only when the
built-in auxiliary input (KDDC-W6527SE/ KKDC-W6527
only) or the auxiliary input of optional KCA-S210A is
used.
Subwoofer Output
Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF.
Press the [SW] button for at least 1 second.
Each time the button is pressed Subwoofer
output switches ON or OFF.
When it’s ON, "Sub-W ON" is displayed.
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You can control this function when 'Switching preout'
(page 27) is set to "SWPRE Sub-W".
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Theft Deterrent Faceplate
TEL Mute
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and
taken with you, helping to deter theft.
The audio system automatically mutes when a
call comes in.
Removing the Faceplate
Press the Release button.
The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach
it.
When a call comes in
"CALL" is displayed.
The audio system pauses.
Listening to the audio during a call
Press the [SRC] button.
The "CALL" display disappears and the audio
system comes back ON.
When the call ends
Hang up the phone.
The "CALL" display disappears and the audio
system comes back ON.
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The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and
can be damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason,
keep the faceplate in its special storage case while
detached.
Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to
direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also
avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of
water splashing.
Reattaching the Faceplate
1 Align the shaft on the unit with the
depression on the faceplate.
2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks.
The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to
use the unit.
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Tuner features
¢
4
SRC
FM
1 – 6
MENU
AM
Band display
Preset station number
Frequency display
Function of remote
Tuning
Direct Access Tuning
Selecting the station.
Entering the frequency and tuning.
1 Select tuner source
Press the [SRC] button.
1 Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "TUNER" display.
2 Select the band
2 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.
"– – – –" is displayed.
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches
between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
3 Enter the frequency
Press the number buttons on the remote.
Example:
3 Tune up or down band
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Desired frequency
92.1 MHz (FM)
810 kHz (AM)
Press button
[0], [9], [2], [1]
[0], [8], [1], [0]
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During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator
is ON.
Canceling Direct Access Tuning
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.
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Station Preset Memory
Preset Tuning
Putting the station in the memory.
Calling up the stations in the memory.
1 Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
1 Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2 Select the frequency to put in the memory
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
2 Call up the station
Press the desired [1] — [6] 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.
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.
2 Enter Menu mode
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 "A-Memory" display.
4 Open Auto Memory Entry
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.
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When the 'AF (Alternative Frequency)' (page 29) 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.
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RDS features
¢
4
SRC
FM
TI
1 – 6
PTY DISP AM
Traffic Information
Radio Text Scroll
Switching to traffic information automatically
when a traffic bulletin starts even when you aren’t
listening to the radio.
Scrolling the displayed radio text.
Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second.
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 it’s ON, "Traffic INFO ON" is displayed.
When a traffic information station isn’t being
received the "TI" indicator blinks.
When a traffic bulletin starts, "Announcement" is
displayed it and it switches to traffic information.
PTY (Program Type)
Selecting the Program Type and searching for a
station.
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During reception of an AM station when the Traffic
Information function is turned ON, it switches to an
FM station.
During reception of traffic information the adjusted
volume is automatically remembered, and the next
time it switches to traffic information it’s automatically
the remembered volume.
1 Enter PTY mode
Press the [PTY] button.
During PTY mode the "PTY Select" displayed.
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This function can’t be used during a traffic bulletin or
AM reception.
Receiving other traffic information stations
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
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2 Select the Program Type
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.
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Program
Type switches as shown below.
No. Program Type
Display
1.
2.
Speech
Music
"All Speech"
"All Music"
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When the selected Program Type isn’t found, "No PTY"
is displayed. Select another Program Type.
3.
News
"News"
4.
5.
6.
Current Affairs
Information
Sport
"Current Affairs"
"Information"
"Sport"
4 Exit PTY mode
Press the [PTY] button.
7.
8.
Education
Drama
"Education"
"Drama"
9.
Culture
"Cultures"
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
Science
Varied
"Science"
Program Type preset
"Varied Speech"
"Pop Music"
"Rock Music"
"Easy Listening M"
"Light Classic M"
"Serious Classics"
"Other Music"
"Weather & Metr"
"Finance"
Pop Music
Rock Music
Easy Listening Music
Light Classical
Serious Classical
Other Music
Weather
Putting the Program Type in the Preset button
memory and calling it up quickly.
Presetting the Program Type
1 Select the Program Type to preset
Refer to 'PTY (Program Type)' (page 18).
2 Preset the Program Type
Press the desired [1] — [6] button for at least
2 seconds.
Finance
Children’s programs
Social Affairs
Religion
Phone In
Travel
"Children's Prog"
"Social Affairs"
"Religion"
Calling up the preset Program Type
"Phone In"
1 Enter PTY mode
Refer to 'PTY (Program Type)' (page 18).
"Travel & Touring"
"Leisure & Hobby"
"Jazz Music"
"Country Music"
"National Music"
"Oldies Music"
"Folk Music"
"Documentary"
Leisure
Jazz Music
Country Music
National Music
Oldies Music
Folk Music
Documentary
2 Call up the Program Type
Press the desired [1] — [6] button.
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Speech and Music include the Program type shown
below.
Music: No.12 — 17, 26 — 30
Speech: No.3 — 11, 18 — 25, 31
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The Program Type can be put in the [1] — [6] button
memory and called up quickly. Refer to the 'Program
Type preset' (page 19).
The display language can be changed. Refer to
'Changing Language for PTY Function' (page 20).
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RDS features
Changing Language for PTY
Function
Selecting the Program Type display language.
1 Enter PTY mode
Refer to 'PTY (Program Type)' (page 18).
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.
Language
English
French
Swedish
German
Display
"English"
"French"
"Swedish"
"German"
4 Exit Changing Language mode
Press the [DISP] button.
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CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features
4
0
SRC
FM
38
DISP AM
/NAME.S
¢
SCAN RDM REP F.SEL M.RDM
/
3
Eject the disc
Playing CD & MP3/WMA
1 Eject the disc
When there is no disc inserted
Press the [0] button.
1 Open the panel to insert disc
Press the [0] button.
2 Insert a disc.
2 Return the panel to the original position
Press the [0] button.
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3 in. (8cm) disc can’t be played. Using an adapter and
inserting them into this unit can cause damage.
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When the faceplate has been slid open, it might
interfere with the shift lever or something else. If this
happens, pay attention to safety and move the shift
lever or take an appropriate action, then operate the
unit.
The MP3/WMA media that this unit can play are CD-
ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW.
The medium formats must be ISO 9660 Level 1, Level
2, Joliet, or Romeo. The methods and precautions to
be followed for writing MP3/WMA data are covered
in 'Notes on playing MP3/WMA' (page 6). Check that
section before creating your MP3/WMA media.
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 the song pauses
or plays.
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CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features
Function of remote
Playing External Disc
Direct Track/File Search
Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc
player connected to this unit.
Doing Track/File Search by entering the track/file
number.
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the display for the disc player you want.
Display examples:
1 Enter the track/file number
Press the number buttons on the remote.
Display
"CD2"
"CD CH"
"MD CH"
Disc player
CD player
CD changer
MD changer
2 Do Track/File Search
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Canceling Direct Track/File Search
Press the [38] button.
Pause and play
Press the [38] button.
Each time the button is pressed it pauses and
plays.
Function of disc changers with remote
Direct Disc Search
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The functions that can be used and the information
that can be displayed will differ depending on the
external disc players being connected.
Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number.
1 Enter the disc number
Press the number buttons on the remote.
2 Do Disc Search
Press the [DISC+] or [DISC–] button.
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
Canceling Direct Disc Search
Press the [38] button.
Fast Forwarding
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.
Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat
Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or
MP3/WMA folder you’re listening to.
Press the [REP] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Repeat Play
switches as shown below.
Track/File Search
Searching for a song on the disc or in the MP3/
WMA folder.
In CD & External disc source
Repeat play
Track Repeat
Display
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
"(Track) Repeat ON"
"Disc Repeat ON"
"Repeat OFF"
Disc Repeat (In Disc Changer)
OFF
Function of disc changer/ MP3/ WMA
In MP3/WMA source
Disc Search/Folder Search
Repeat play
File Repeat
Folder Repeat
OFF
Display
"File Repeat ON"
"Folder Repeat ON"
"Repeat OFF"
Selecting the disc set in the Disc changer or the
folder recorded on the MP3/WMA media.
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
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Function of MP3/WMA
Scan Play
Folder Select
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.
Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to.
1 Enter Folder Select mode
Press the [F.SEL] button.
"Select Mode" is displayed.
During Select mode the folder information is
displayed as shown below.
1 Start Scan Play
Press the [SCAN] button.
"Scan ON"/ "Track Scan ON" is displayed.
2 Release it when the song you want to listen
to is played
Press the [SCAN] button.
Folder number display
Displays the number in the folder
belonging to the currently selected folder.
Random Play
2 Select the folder level
Playing all the songs on the disc in random order.
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
With the [FM] button you move 1 level down and
with the [AM] button 1 level up.
Press the [RDM] button.
Each time the button is pressed Random Play
turns ON or OFF.
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.
When it’s ON, "Random ON" is displayed.
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When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song
select starts.
Returning to the top level
Press the [3] button.
3 Decide the folder to play
Function of disc changer
Press the [38] button.
Magazine Random Play
The Folder Select mode releases, and the MP3/
WMA in the folder being displayed is played.
Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer
in random order.
Press the [M.RDM] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Magazine
Random Play turns ON or OFF.
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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/WMA' (page 6) for details.
When it’s ON, "Magazine RDM ON" is displayed.
Canceling the Folder Select mode
Press the [F.SEL] button.
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When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song
select starts.
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CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features
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Media that you can attach names to
- Internal CD player: 30 discs.
Disc Naming (DNPS)
Attaching a title to a CD.
- External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the
CD changer/ player. Refer to the CD changer/ player
manual.
1 Play the disc you want to attach a name to
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The name of a CD can be changed by the same
operation you used to name it.
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Refer to the 'Upper text display part select' (page
12) and select the "DNPS" display. No name can be
attached to the source if "DNPS" cannot be selected
for it.
Text/Title Scroll
2 Enter name set mode
Press the [NAME.S] button for at least 2
seconds.
Scrolling the displayed CD text or MD title.
Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second.
"Name Set" is displayed.
3 Move the cursor to the enter character
position
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Function of disc changers with remote
DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)
4 Select the character type
Press the [38] button.
Each time the button is pressed the character
typed switches as shown below.
Selecting the CD displayed in the DNPS of the
CDs set in the Disc changer.
1 Enter DNPP mode
Character type
Alphabet upper case
Display
"A"
Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.
When "DNPP" is displayed the DNPS display in
order.
Alphabet lower case
"a"
Numbers and symbols
Special characters (Accent characters)
"✳"
"á"
Forward / Reverse display
Press the [DISC–] or [DISC+] button.
5 Select the characters
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2 When the disc you want is displayed
Press the [OK] button on the remote.
The disc being displayed is played.
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Characters can be entered by using a remote with a
number button.
Example: If "DANCE" is entered.
Canceling the DNPP mode
Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.
Character
"D"
"A"
"N"
"C"
Button
[3]
[2]
[6]
[2]
Times pressed
1
1
2
3
2
"E"
[3]
6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 and enter the name.
7 Exit name set mode
Press the [NAME.S] button.
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When operation stops for 10 seconds the name at
that time is registered, and Name Set mode closes.
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Menu system
¢
4
SRC
FM
MENU
AM
Menu display
Menu System
4 Exit Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button.
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.
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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.
1 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"Menu" is displayed.
2 Select the menu item
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Example: When you want to set the beep sound
select the "Beep" display.
3 Set the menu item
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
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.
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Menu system
In Standby mode
Security Code
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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.
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.
Number of times the
Input prohibited time
incorrect code was input
1
2
3
4
—
5 minutes
1 hour
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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.
24 hours
1 Enter Standby
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "STANDBY" display.
2 Enter Menu mode
Touch Sensor Tone
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
When "Menu" is displayed, "Security" is displayed.
Setting the operation check sound (beep sound)
ON/OFF.
3 Enter Security Code mode
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1
second.
Display
Setting
"Beep ON"
"Beep OFF"
Beep is heard.
Beep canceled.
When "Enter" is displayed, "CODE" is displayed.
4 Select the digits to enter
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
5 Select the Security Code numbers
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Manual Clock Adjustment
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5, and complete the
Security Code.
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This adjustment can be done when the 'Synchronize
Clock' (page 27) is set as OFF.
7 Confirm the Security Code
Press the [¢] button for at least 3 seconds.
When "Re-Enter" is displayed, "CODE" is displayed.
1 Select Clock Adjustment mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "Clock ADJ" display.
8 Do the step 4 through 7 step operation, and
reenter the security code.
2 Enter Clock Adjust mode
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1
second.
"Approved" is displayed.
The Security Code function activates.
The clock display blinks.
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If you enter a Code different from your Security Code,
you have to start over from step 4.
3 Adjust the hours
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Press the Reset button and when it’s removed
from the battery power source
Adjust the minutes
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
1 Turn the power ON.
2 Do the step 4 through 7 step operation, and
reenter the security code.
4 Exit Clock adjustment mode
Press the [MENU] button.
"Approved" is displayed.
The unit can be used.
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Synchronize Clock
System Q Setting
Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this
unit’s clock.
Setting whether the display indicates the System
Q factors (Bass center frequency, Bass Q factor,
Bass extend, Middle center frequency, Middle
Q factor, and Treble center frequency) in Audio
control.
Display
Setting
"SYNC ON"
"SYNC OFF"
Synchronizes the time.
Adjust the time manually.
Display
Setting
"System Q ON"
"System Q OFF"
The System Q factors are displayed.
The System Q factors aren’t displayed.
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It takes 3 to 4 minutes to synchronize the clock.
DSI (Disabled System Indicator)
In Standby mode
A red indicator will blink on the unit after the
faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves.
Switching preout
Switching the preout between the rear and
subwoofer. (In subwoofer it outputs without
effect from the fader control.)
Display
"DSI ON"
"DSI OFF"
Setting
LED flashes.
LED OFF.
Display
Setting
"SWPRE Rear"
"SWPRE Sub-W"
Rear preout.
Subwoofer preout.
Selectable Illumination
Selecting the button illumination color as green
or red.
Function of the KDC-W6527SE/ KDC-W6527
In Standby mode
Display
"Button Red"
"Button Green"
Setting
The illumination color is red.
The illumination color is green.
Built-in Amp Mute Setting
Toggles ON or OFF the mute control on the built-
in amplifier.
Turning ON this control enhances the preout
quality.
Display
"AMP Mute OFF"
"AMP Mute ON"
Setting
The built-in amplifier activates.
The built-in amplifier deactivates.
Dimmer
Dimming this unit’s display automatically when
the vehicle light switch is turned ON.
Display
Setting
"Dimmer ON"
"Dimmer OFF"
The display dims.
The display doesn’t dim.
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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.
Function of the KDC-W6527SE/ KDC-W6527
In External disc, or Auxiliary input source
Dual Zone System
Makes the sound different for the front channel
and rear channel.
Display
Setting
"Zone 2 OFF"
"Zone 2 ON"
The front and rear are the same source sound.
The front and rear are the different source sound.
B.M.S. Frequency Offset
Setting the central frequency boosted by B.M.S.
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When the Dual Zone System is on, there is only sound
effect including Audio control for internal source.
When you set the Dual zone system to ON while the
subwoofer preout is switched ON, the sound of the
subwoofer preout isn’t output.
Display
Setting
"AMP FREQ Normal"
"AMP FREQ Low"
Boost with the normal central frequency.
Drop the normal central frequency 20%.
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When the source is selected to VZ-7000P/N (optional
accessory), the VZ-7000P/N’s sound is not output if the
Dual Zone System is turned 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.
Function of the KDC-W6527SE/ KDC-W6527
When the Dual Zone System is OFF
Dual Zone System Setting
Setting the Front channel and Rear channel
sound in the Dual Zone System.
Display and Setting
"News OFF"
"News 00min"
Display
Setting
"Zone 2 Rear"
The front is this unit’s internal source, and the rear
is selected source sound.
"News 90min"
"Zone 2 Front" The rear is this unit’s internal source, and the front
is selected source sound.
When "News 00min" — "News 90min" is set, the
News Bulletin Interrupt function is ON.
When it’s ON, the "NEWS" indicator is ON.
When the news bulletin starts, "NEWS" is
displayed, and it switches to the news bulletin.
B.M.S. (Bass Management System)
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If you choose the "20min" setting, further news
bulletins will not be received for 20 minutes once the
first news bulletin is received.
Adjust the bass boost level of the external
amplifier using the main unit.
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The news bulletin volume is the same level that was
set for 'Traffic Information' (page 18).
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.
Display
Setting
Bass boost level is flat.
Bass boost level is low (+6dB).
Bass boost level is mid (+12dB).
Bass boost level is high (+18dB).
"AMP Bass Flat"
"AMP Bass +6"
"AMP Bass +12"
"AMP Bass +18"
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When the News Bulletin Interrupt function is ON, it
switches to an FM station.
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Refer to the catalog or instruction manual for power
amplifiers that can be controlled from this unit.
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In Tuner mode
Restricting RDS Region (Region
Restrict Function)
Local Seek
Only stations whose reception is good are
searched for in auto seek tuning.
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
"Local.S OFF"
"Local.S ON"
The local seek function is OFF.
The local seek function is ON.
Display
"Regional ON"
"Regional OFF"
Setting
The Region Restrict Function is ON.
The Region Restrict Function is OFF.
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Sometimes stations in the same network broadcast
different programs or use different program service
names.
In Tuner mode
Tuning Mode
Sets the tuning mode.
Tuning mode
Auto seek
Display
"Auto 1"
Operation
Automatic search for a station.
Auto TP Seek
Preset station seek "Auto 2"
Search in order of the stations
in the Preset memory.
Normal manual tuning control.
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.
Manual
"Manual"
Display
"ATPS ON"
"ATPS OFF"
Setting
The Auto TP Seek Function is ON.
The Auto TP Seek Function is OFF.
In Tuner mode
Auto Memory Entry
For the operation method refer to 'Auto Memory
Entry' (page 17).
In FM reception
Monaural Reception
AF (Alternative Frequency)
Noise can be reduced when stereo broadcasts are
received as monaural.
When poor reception is experienced,
automatically switch to another frequency
broadcasting the same program in the same RDS
network with better reception.
Display
Setting
"MONO OFF"
"MONO ON"
The monaural reception is OFF.
The monaural reception is ON.
Display
"AF ON"
"AF OFF"
Setting
The AF function is ON.
The AF function is OFF.
When the AF function is ON, the "RDS" indicator
is ON.
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When no other stations with stronger reception are
available for the same program in the RDS network,
you may hear the incoming broadcast in bits and
snatches. Turn OFF the AF function in such a case.
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Menu system
External Display Control
Power OFF Timer
Switch the display of the External Display
connected to this unit.
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
"DISP Out Select"
Display
"OFF - - - -"
"OFF 20min"
Setting
Each time the [4] or [¢] button is pressed
the display switches.
Power OFF Timer function is OFF.
Turns the power OFF after 20 minutes.
(Original setting)
"OFF 40min"
"OFF 60min"
Turns the power OFF after 40 minutes.
Turns the power OFF after 60 minutes.
Text Scroll
Setting the displayed text scroll.
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This setting is done after setting 'Security Code' (page
26).
Display
Setting
"Scroll Manual"
"Scroll Auto"
Doesn’t scroll.
Scrolls when the display changes.
In Standby mode
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The text scrolled is shown below.
- CD text
CD Read Setting
- Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/
When there is a problem on playing a CD with
special format, this setting play the CD by force.
Album name
- MD title
- Radio text
Display
Setting
- Text for GSM hands free source (message, etc.)
"CD Read 1"
"CD Read 2"
Play CD and MP3/WMA.
Play CD by force.
Function of the KDC-W6527SE/ KDC-W6527
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Setting "CD Read 2" cannot play MP3/WMA.
Built-in Auxiliary input Setting
Some music CDs may not be played back even in the
"CD Read 2" mode.
Set the Built-in Auxiliary Input function.
Display
Setting
"AUX OFF" When selecting the source there’s no Auxiliary Input.
"AUX ON"
When selecting the source there’s Auxiliary Input.
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When LX AMP unit connecting
AMP Control
You can control the LX AMP connected to the
unit.
1 Select AMP Control mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "AMP Control" display.
2 Enter AMP Control mode
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1
second.
3 Select the AMP Control item for adjustment
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
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For the details of the AMP Control item, see the
Instruction manual attached to the LX AMP.
4 Adjust the AMP Control item
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
5 Exit AMP Control mode
Press the [MENU] button.
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You cannot use the LX AMP operation during standby
mode.
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Accessory of the KDC-W6527SE/ KDC-W6527
Basic Operations of remote
FM/AM
DISC+/DISC–
[0] – [9]
DIRECT/OK
DNPP
ANG
ATT
VOL.
SRC
Loading and Replacing the battery
Basic operations
Use one lithium battery (CR2025).
[VOL.] buttons
Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned
properly, following the illustration inside the case.
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 9).
Keep on slide
[ATT] button
Turning the volume down quickly.
When it is pressed again it returns to the previous
level.
Pull out
2WARNING
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Store unused batteries out of the reach of children.
Contact a doctor immediately if the battery is
accidentally swallowed.
[ANG] button
Adjusting the Faceplate Angle.
Do not set the remote on hot places such as above
the dashboard.
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In Tuner source
[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] — [6] to recall preset stations.
[DIRECT]/ [OK] button
Enters and cancels the 'Direct Access Tuning'
(page 16) mode.
[38] button
Enters and cancels the 'PTY (Program Type)'
(page 18) mode.
In Disc source
[4]/ [¢] buttons
Doing track/file forward and backward.
[DISC+]/ [DISC–] buttons
Doing disc/folder forward and backward.
[38] button
Each time the button is pressed the song pauses
and plays.
[DNPP] button
Enters and cancels the 'DNPP (Disc Name Preset
Play)' (page 24) mode.
[0] — [9] buttons
When in 'Direct Track/File Search' (page 22) and
'Direct Disc Search' (page 22), enter the track/file/
disc number.
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Accessories/ Installation Procedure
Accessories
Installation Procedure
1. To prevent short circuits, remove the key from
the ignition and disconnect the - terminal of
the battery.
1
2. Make the proper input and output wire
connections for each unit.
3. Connect the wire on the wiring harness.
..........1
4. Take Connector B on the wiring harness and
connect it to the speaker connector in your
vehicle.
2
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.
..........2
7. Install the unit in your car.
8. Reconnect the - terminal of the battery.
9. Press the reset button.
3
•
If your car is not prepared for this special connection-
system, consult your Kenwood dealer.
..........1
•
Only use antenna conversion adapters (ISO-JASO) when
the antenna cord has an ISO plug.
4
•
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
•
•
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.
•
•
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.
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Connecting Wires to Terminals
To External Display/ Steering remote
Rear left output (White)/
AUX right input (Red)
Sub Woofer left output (White)
(KDC-W6527SE/ KDC-W6527 only)
Rear right output (Red)/
Sub Woofer right output (Red)
AUX left input (White)
(KDC-W6527SE/ KDC-W6527 only)
Antenna Cord (ISO)
FM/AM antenna input
Antenna Conversion Adaptor
(ISO–JASO) (Accessory3)
Front left output (White)
Front right output (Red)
Fuse (10A)
KENWOOD disc changer input
To connect the Disc changer,
consult your Disc changer manual.
Wiring harness
(Accessory1)
To "EXT.AMP.CONT." terminal of the
amplifier having the external amp
control function.
External amplifier control wire (Pink / Black)
EXT.
CONT
Connect to the terminal that is
grounded when either the telephone
rings or during conversation.
TEL mute wire (Brown)
TEL MUTE
To connect the KENWOOD
navigation system, consult your
navigation manual.
If no connections are made, do not let the
wire come out from the tab.
Power control/ Motor antenna
control wire (Blue/White)
Connect either to the power control
terminal when using the optional
power amplifier, or to the antenna
control terminal in the vehicle.
P.CONT
ANT.CONT
Battery wire (Yellow)
Ignition wire (Red)
See next page
A–7 Pin (Red)
A–4 Pin (Yellow)
Connector A
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Connector B
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Connecting Wires to Terminals
Connector Function Guide
Pin Numbers for Cable Colour
ISO Connectors
External Power
Connector
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.
Functions
A-4
A-5
A-6
A-7
A-8
Yellow
Battery
Power Control
Dimmer
Ignition (ACC)
Earth (Ground)
Connection
Blue/White
Orange/White
Red
Please be sure to reconnect the cable as shown 2 below
to install this unit to the Volkswagen vehicles etc.
Black
Speaker
Connector
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.
B-1
B-2
B-3
B-4
B-5
Purple
Purple/Black
Gray
Gray/Black
White
Rear Right (+)
Rear Right (–)
Front Right (+)
Front Right (–)
Front Left (+)
Ignition cable (Red)
Unit
Battery cable (Yellow)
A-7 Pin (Red)
B-6
B-7
B-8
White/Black
Green
Green/Black
Front Left (–)
Rear Left (+)
Rear Left (–)
Vehicle
A-4 Pin (Yellow)
2The 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.
Ignition cable
A-7 Pin (Red)
(Red)
Unit
Vehicle
A-4 Pin (Yellow)
Battery cable
(Yellow)
3The 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).
Ignition cable (Red)
Unit
Battery cable (Yellow)
A-7 Pin (Red)
Vehicle
A-4 Pin (Yellow)
•
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.
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Installation
Installation
Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit
If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main
unit so that it does not fall off, screw in the
provided screws in the holes shown below.
Metal mounting strap
(commercially available)
Firewall or metal support
Bottom panel
Accessory4
Bend the tabs of the
mounting sleeve with a
screwdriver or similar utensil
and attach it in place.
Self-tapping screw
(commercially available)
•
Never insert the screw 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.
Screw (M4X8)
(commercially available)
•
Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If
the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the
sound may skip).
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Removing the Unit
Removing the hard rubber frame
Removing the Unit
1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and
remove the two locks on the upper level.
Upper the frame and pull it forward as shown in
the figure.
1 Refer to the section 'Removing the hard rubber
frame' (page 38) and then remove the hard
rubber frame.
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.
Screw (M4X8)
(commercially available)
Lock
Catch
Accessory2
Removal tool
2 When the upper level is removed, remove the
lower two locations.
Accessory2
Removal tool
4 Lower the removal tool toward the bottom, and
pull out the unit halfway while pressing towards
the inside.
•
The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the
same manner.
•
Be careful to avoid injury from the catch pins on the
removal tool.
5 Pull the unit all the way out with your hands,
being careful not to drop it.
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Troubleshooting Guide
What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit
may just be the result of slight misoperation or
miswiring. Before calling service, first check the
following table for possible problems.
? No sound can be heard, or the volume is low.
✔
The fader or balance settings are set all the way to
one side.
☞
Center the fader and balance settings.
✔
The input/output wires or wiring harness are
connected incorrectly.
☞
Reconnect the input/output wires or the
wiring harness correctly. See the section on
'Connecting Wires to Terminals'.
General
? The power does not turn ON.
✔
The fuse has blown.
✔
✔
The values of Volume offset are low.
☞
☞
After checking for short circuits in the wires,
replace the fuse with one with the same
rating.
Turn up the Volume offset, referring to the
section on 'Audio Control' (page 10).
The 'Built-in Amp Mute Setting' (page 27) is ON.
Turn it OFF.
✔
Speaker cable touches on chassis etc.
☞
☞
Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly
and press the reset button.
? The sound quality is poor or distorted.
✔
One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a
screw in the car.
? There’s a source you can’t switch.
✔
There’s no media inserted.
☞
Check the speaker wiring.
☞
Set the media you want to listen to. If there’s
no media in this unit, you can’t switch to each
source.
✔
The speakers are not wired correctly.
☞
Reconnect the speaker wires so that each
output terminal is connected to a different
speaker.
✔
The Disc changer isn’t connected.
☞
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 Touch Sensor Tone doesn’t sound.
The preout jack is being used.
✔
☞
The Touch Sensor Tone can’t be output from
the preout jack.
? The memory is erased when the ignition is
turned OFF.
? Even though Synchronize Clock is ON, the clock
can’t be adjusted.
✔
The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly
connected.
✔
The received RDS station isn’t sending time data.
☞
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the
section on 'Connecting Wires to Terminals'.
☞
Receive another RDS station.
? The Dimmer function doesn’t work.
The Dimmer wire isn’t connected correctly.
Check the Dimmer wire connection.
? There’s no loudness effect.
You’re using Subwoofer preout.
Loudness has no effect in Subwoofer preout.
✔
✔
☞
☞
? The TEL mute function does not work.
The TEL mute wire is not connected properly.
Tuner source
✔
☞
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the
section on 'Connecting Wires to Terminals'.
? Radio reception is poor.
✔
The car antenna is not extended.
☞
Pull the antenna out all the way.
? The TEL mute function turns ON even though the
TEL mute wire is not connected.
✔
The antenna control wire is not connected.
☞
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the
section on 'Connecting Wires to Terminals'.
✔
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 desired frequency can’t be entered with the
Direct Access Tuning.
✔
A station that can’t be received is being entered.
? Even if Loudness is turned ON, high-pitched tone
isn’t compensated for.
☞
Enter a station that can be received.
✔
You’re trying to enter a frequency with a 0.01 MHz
unit.
✔
Tuner source is selected.
☞
High-pitched tone isn’t compensated for when
in Tuner source.
☞
What can be designated in the FM band is to
0.1 MHz.
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Troubleshooting Guide
MP3/WMA source
? It isn’t the set Traffic information sound volume.
✔
The set sound volume is less than the tuner sound
volume.
? Cannot play an MP3/WMA.
✔
The media is scratched or dirty.
☞
If the tuner sound volume is louder than the
set sound volume,the tuner sound volume is
used.
☞
Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning
of the section on 'About CDs' (page 8).
? The sound skips when an MP3/WMA is being
played.
Disc source
✔
The media is scratched or dirty.
? "AUX EXT" is displayed without achieving
☞
Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning
of the section on 'About CDs' (page 8).
External disc control mode.
✔
Unsupported disc changer is connected.
✔
The recording condition is bad.
Record the media again or use another media.
☞
Use the disc changer mentioned in the
'About CD players/disc changers connected
to this unit' (page 4) of the section on 'Safety
precautions'.
☞
? The MP3/WMA track time isn’t displayed
correctly.
✔
---
☞
? The specified disc does not play, but another one
plays instead.
There are times when it isn’t displayed
correctly according to the MP3/WMA
recording conditions.
✔
The specified CD is quite dirty.
☞
Clean the CD.
✔
The disc is loaded in a different slot from that
specified.
If the following situations, consult your
nearest service center:
Even though the disc changer is connected, the
Disc Changer source is not ON, with "AUX EXT"
showing in the display during the Changer Mode.
☞
Eject the disc magazine and check the
number for the specified disc.
✔
The disc is severely scratched.
Try another disc instead.
☞
? A CD ejects as soon as it is loaded.
The CD is quite dirty.
✔
☞
Clean the CD, referring to the CD cleaning of
the section on 'About CDs' (page 8).
? Can’t remove disc.
The cause is that more than 10 minutes has
✔
elapsed since the vehicle ACC switch was turned
OFF.
☞
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 disc won’t insert.
There’s already another disc inserted.
Press the [0] button and remove the disc.
✔
☞
? Direct Search can’t be done.
Another function is ON.
Turn Random Play or other functions OFF.
✔
☞
? Track Search can’t be done.
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.
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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.
➪ 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.
The messages shown below display your
systems condition.
Eject:
No disc magazine has been loaded in
the changer. The disc magazine is not
completely loaded.
➪ Load the disc magazine properly.
No CD in the unit.
➪ Insert the CD.
No Name:
No Text:
Attempted to display the ID3 tag while
the MP3/WMA having no ID3 tag is being
played.
No Disc:
No disc has been loaded in the disc
magazine.
➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine.
Attempted to display text during reception
of the station that isn’t sending text data.
TOC Error:
No disc has been loaded in the disc
magazine.
➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine.
The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-
down. The CD is scratched a lot.
➪ Clean the CD and load it correctly.
Waiting:
Load:
Radio text data is being received.
Discs are being exchanged in the Disc
changer.
Error 05:
The CD is upside-down.
➪ Load the CD correctly.
Reading:
The unit is reading the data on the disc.
No Access:
After setting it in the Disc Changer, DNPP
was done without having it been played at
least 1 time.
Blank Disc:
Nothing has been recorded on the MD.
No Track Disc: No tracks are recorded on the MD,
although it has a title.
IN (Blink):
The CD player section is not operating
properly.
Error 15:
Media was played that doesn’t have data
recorded that the unit can play.
➪ Use media that has data recorded that
the unit can play.
➪ 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 Music Data: Media was played that doesn’t have data
recorded that the unit can play.
Unsupported File:
A MP3/WMA is played with a format that
➪ Use media that has data recorded that
the unit can play.
Files for picture downloading only are
recorded in CD-R/CD-RW.
this unit can’t support.
➪ ----
Copy Protection:
No Panel:
Error 77:
The faceplate of the slave unit being
connected to this unit has been removed.
➪ Replace it.
A copy-protected file is played.
➪ ----
The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.
➪ Press the reset button on the unit. If
the "Error 77" code does not disappear,
consult your nearest service center.
Mecha Error: Something is wrong with the disc
magazine. Or the unit is malfunctioning for
some reason.
➪ 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.
Error 99:
The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.
➪ Press the reset button on the unit. If
the "Error 99" code does not disappear,
consult your nearest service center.
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Specifications
Specifications subject to change without notice.
MP3 decode
FM tuner 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
: Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3
WMA decode
: Compliant with Windows Media Audio
Audio section
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)
: 2000 mV/10 kΩ
MW tuner section
Frequency range (9 kHz space)
: 531 kHz – 1611 kHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB)
: 25 µV
Preout impedance
: ≤ 600 Ω
Auxiliary input
(KDC-W6527SE/ KDC-W6527)
Frequency response ( 1 dB)
: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Input Maximum Voltage
: 1200 mV
Input Impedance
: 100 kΩ
LW tuner section
Frequency range
: 153 kHz – 281 kHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB)
: 45 µV
General
CD player section
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
: 1.4 kg
Laser diode
: GaAlAs
Digital filter (D/A)
: 8 Times Over Sampling
D/A Converter
: 1 Bit
Spindle speed
: 1000 – 400 rpm (CLV 2times)
Wow & Flutter
: Below Measurable Limit
Frequency response ( 1 dB)
: 10 Hz – 20 kHz
Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz)
KDC-W6527SE: 0.008 %
KDC-W6527/ W657: 0.01 %
Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz)
KDC-W6527SE: 110 dB
KDC-W6527/ W657: 105 dB
Dynamic range
: 93 dB
Channel separation
: 96 dB
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