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- Page 1 KDC-5027 KDC-508 CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-2701-00 (EN/E2N/EW/E2W)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety precautions Notes About CDs General features Power Selecting the Source Volume System Q Audio Control Speaker Setting Switching Display Auxiliary Input Display Setting Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute Tuner features Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning RDS features Traffic Information Radio Text Scroll... -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
• 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. - Page 4 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.
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Page 5: Notes
Notes Cleaning the Unit If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth. If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe neutral detergent off. -
Page 6: About Cds
About CDs Handling CDs • Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD. • CD-R and CD-RW are easier to damage than a normal music CD. Use a CD-R or a CD-RW after reading the caution items on the package etc. •... -
Page 7: General Features
General features Release button FM AM Power Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. • When the power is ON, the 'Security Code' (page 20) is displayed as “CODE ON” or “CODE OFF” . Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button. -
Page 8: System Q
General features System Q You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of music. Select the source to set Press the [SRC] button. Select the Sound type Press the [Q] button. Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches. -
Page 9: Auxiliary Input Display Setting
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. In CD & External disc source Information Display Disc title (In External disc source) -
Page 10: Theft Deterrent Faceplate
General features Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Removing the Faceplate Press the Release button. Drop open the faceplate. Drawing the faceplate to left side pull it to the front and remove it. -
Page 11: Tuner Features
Tuner features FM AM ST indicator Tuning Selecting the station. Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. Tune up or down band Press the [4] or [¢] button. -
Page 12: Auto Memory Entry
Tuner features Auto Memory Entry Putting a station with good reception in the memory automatically. Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU"... -
Page 13: Rds Features
RDS features FM AM PTY indicator Traffic Information Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic bulletin starts even when you aren't listening to the radio. Press the [TI] button. Each time the button is pressed the Traffic Information function turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "TI"... -
Page 14: Pty (Program Type)
RDS features PTY (Program Type) Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station. Enter PTY mode Press the [PTY] button. During PTY mode the "PTY" indicator is ON. • This function can't be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception. -
Page 15: Changing Language For Pty Function
Changing Language for PTY Function Selecting the Program Type display language. Enter PTY mode Refer to 'PTY (Program Type)' (page 14). Enter Changing Language mode Press the [DISP] button. Select the language Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is pressed the language switches as shown below. -
Page 16: Cd/External Disc Control Features
CD/External disc control features Release button DISC+ DISC– IN indicator Playing CD When there is no disc inserted Drop open the faceplate Press the Release button. Insert a disc. Press the faceplate on the left side, and return it to its former position. •... -
Page 17: Playing External Disc
Press the [SRC] button. Select the display for the disc player you want. Display examples: Display Disc player "CD2" CD player "DISC CH" CD changer/ MD changer Pause and play Press the [38] button. Each time the button is pressed it pauses and plays. -
Page 18: Random Play
Name Set mode closes. • Media that you can attach names to - Internal CD player: 10 discs. - External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the CD changer/ player. Refer to the CD changer/ player manual. -
Page 19: Menu System
Menu system FM AM 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. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. -
Page 20: Security Code
Menu system In Standby mode Security Code 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. • When the Security Code function is activated it can't be released. -
Page 21: Synchronize Clock
Synchronize Clock Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this unit's clock. Display Setting "SYNC ON" Synchronizes the time. "SYNC OFF" Adjust the time manually. • It takes 3 to 4 minutes to synchronize the clock. DSI (Disabled System Indicator) A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves. -
Page 22: Tuning Mode
Menu system In Tuner mode Tuning Mode Sets the tuning mode. Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek "AUTO 1" Automatic search for a station. Preset station seek "AUTO 2" Search in order of the stations in the Preset memory. Manual "MANUAL"... -
Page 23: Power Off Timer
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 20M" Turns the power OFF after 20 minutes. -
Page 24: Accessories/ Installation Procedure
9. Press the reset button. • If your car is not prepared for this special connection- ...1 system, consult your Kenwood dealer. • Only use antenna conversion adapters (ISO-JASO) when the antenna cord has an ISO plug. • Make sure that all wire connections are securely made by inserting jacks until they lock completely. -
Page 25: Connecting Wires To Terminals
Connecting Wires to Terminals REMO.CONT Fuse (10A) Wiring harness (Accessory1) KENWOOD disc changer input To connect the Disc changer, consult your Disc changer manual. TEL mute wire (Brown) Power control/ Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) Battery wire (Yellow) Ignition wire (Red) A –7 Pin (Red) -
Page 26: Connecting The Iso Connector
Connecting Wires to Terminals Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for Cable Colour ISO Connectors External Power Connector Yellow Blue/White Black Speaker Connector Purple Purple/Black Gray Gray/Black White White/Black Green Green/Black English 2WARNING Functions Connecting the ISO Connector The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type of vehicle you drive. -
Page 27: Installation
Installation Installation Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Firewall or metal support Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place. Self-tapping screw (commercially available) 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). -
Page 28: Removing The Unit
Removing the Unit Removing the hard rubber frame 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. Accessory Removal tool When the upper level is removed, remove the lower two locations. -
Page 29: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems. General The power does not turn ON. The fuse has blown. - Page 30 After setting it in the Disc Changer, DNPP was done without having it been played at least 1 time. IN (Blink): The CD player section is not operating properly. Reinsert the CD. If the CD cannot be ejected or the display continues to flash...
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Page 31: Specifications
: 25 µV LW tuner section Frequency range : 153 kHz – 281 kHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) : 45 µV CD player section Laser diode : GaAlAs Digital filter (D/A) : 8 Times Over Sampling D/A Converter : 1 Bit Spindle speed : 500 –...