Kenwood KDC-6021 manual

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    KDC-MV6521 KDC-M6021 KDC-6021 KDC-5021 KDC-5021V KDC-506 © B64-2553-00/00 (EW) CD-RECEIVER INSTR UCTION MANU AL KDC-MV6521(EW) Cover r1 02.10.18 3:11 PM Page 1[...]

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    — 2 — English Contents Safety precautions ......................3 About RDS ..................................5 Notes on playing MP3 ................6 About CDs ...................................8 General features .........................9 Power Selecting the Source V olume Attenuator Loudness System Q Audio Control Speaker Setting TEL Mute S[...]

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    — 3 — 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 0.75mm 2 (A WG18) [...]

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    — 4 — English • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer . • If the unit fails to operate properly , press the Reset button. The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset button is pressed. After you press the reset button, the Mask Key will be needed to restart the unit. If the unit still fails to o[...]

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    — 5 — About RDS The marking of products using lasers (Except for some areas) 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. CLASS 1 [...]

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    — 6 — English 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. Acceptable media The MP3 recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW . When using CD-RW , [...]

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    — 7 — MP3 playing order When selected for play , Album Search, T rack Search, or for Album Select, files and folders are accessed in the order in which they were written by the CD writer . Because of this, the order in which they are expected to be played may not match the order in which they are actually played. Y ou may be able to set the ord[...]

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    — 8 — English 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. • Don’t stick tape etc. on the CD. Also, don’t use a CD with tape stuck on it. When using a new CD If the CD cente[...]

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    Press the [SRC] button. Source required Display T uner "TUNER" CD "CD" External disc "DISC-CH"/"CD2" Auxiliary input "AUX" Standby (Illumination only mode) "ALL OFF" • For Auxiliary input one of the below optional accessories is necessary . - KCA-S210A - CA-C1AX - CD changer with an Auxi[...]

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    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 switch as shown below . 4 Adjust the Audio item Press the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button. Aud[...]

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    The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in. When a call comes in "CALL" is displayed. The audio system pauses. Listening to the audio during a call Press the [SRC] button. The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON. When the call ends Hang up the phone. The "CALL" display disappears[...]

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    KDC-5021/5021V/506 : Information Display T rack number & T rack T ime Disc name "DNPS" Disc title (In External disc source) "D-TITLE" T rack title (In External disc source) "T -TITLE" Clock In MP3 source Information Display T rack number Disc name "DNPS" Folder name "FOL NAME" File name "FI[...]

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    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. • The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep th[...]

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    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 [#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 [...]

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    RDS features Calling up the stations in the memory . 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Call up the station Press the [#1] — [#6] button. Preset T uning 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] butto[...]

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    1 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. 2 Select the Program T ype Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is pressed the Program T ype switches as shown below . No. Program T ype Display KDC-MV6521 KDC-5021 [...]

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    Putting the Program T ype in the Preset button memory and calling it up quickly . Presetting the Program T ype 1 Select the Program T ype to preset Refer to <PTY(Program T ype)> (page 16). 2 Preset the Program T ype Press the [#1] — [#6] button for at least 2 seconds. Calling up the preset Program T ype 1 Enter PTY mode Refer to <PTY(Pro[...]

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    CD/MP3/External disc control features Selecting the Program T ype display language. 1 Enter PTY mode Refer to <PTY (Program T ype)> (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 . Language Display Engl[...]

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    3 Press the faceplate on the right side, and return it to its former 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 precau[...]

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    Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or MP3 folder you're listening to. Press the [REP] button. Each time the button is pressed the Repeat Play switches as shown below . Repeat play Display T rack Repeat (In CD/MD) "REP ON"/"T -REP ON" (In MP3) "REP ON" Album Repeat (In Disc Changer) "D-REP ON" ([...]

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    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 . When it's ON, "MRDM ON" is displayed. When the [ ¢ ] button is pressed, the next song select starts. Magazine Random Play (Function of disc changer) Play all the s[...]

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    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. KDC-MV6521/M6021/6021: • Disc Naming can't be done during CD text display . KDC-5021/5021V/506: • Disc Naming can't be done during CD text or clock display . 2 Enter name set mode Press the [NAME] button for at least 2 se[...]

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    Menu system Scrolling the displayed CD text, MP3 text, or MD title. Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second. T ext/T itle Scroll • When operation stops for 10 seconds the name at that time is registered, and Name Set mode closes. • Media that you can attach names to - Internal CD player: 30 (KDC-MV6521/M6021/6021)/ 10 (KDC-5021/5021V/506)[...]

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    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. Note, your Security Code is the 4 digit number entered in your "Car Audio Passport" in [...]

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    A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves. Display Setting "DSI ON" LED flashes. "DSI OFF" LED OFF . DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this unit's clock. Display Setting "SYNC ON" Synchronizes the time. "SYNC OFF&[...]

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    Menu system — 26 — English Function of the KDC-MV6521 Y ou can set the display to a desired color . 1 Select Illumination Color Setting Mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "COL" display . 2 The color continues to change gradually Continue pressing the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button. Release your finger at the color you want. Quick [...]

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    — 27 — Function of the KDC-MV6521/KDC-M6021/KDC-6021 Switching the preout between the rear and non-fading. (In non- fading it outputs without effect from the fader control.) Display Setting "SWPRE R" Rear preout. "SWPRE NF" Non-fading preout. Switching preout Function of the KDC-MV6521/KDC-M6021/KDC-6021 Dimming this unit&ap[...]

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    — 28 — English 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" The AF function is ON. "AF OFF" The AF function is OFF . When the AF function is ON, the "RDS" indicator is ON. When no ot[...]

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    — 29 — 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 T imer function is OFF . "OFF 20M" T urns the power OFF after 20 minutes. (Original setting) "OFF 40M" T u[...]

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    English — 30 — 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. ..........................................1 ..........................................2 ..........................................1 1 2 3 ...........................[...]

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    — 31 — Connecting Wires to T erminals TEL MUTE P.CONT ANT.CONT. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 FRONT NON FADING REAR 14 Front left output (White) 13 Front right output (Red) 11 Rear right output (Red) / 10 Non-fading right output (Red) (KDC-MV6521/M6021/6021 only) 12 Rear left output (White)/ 10 Non-fading lleft output (White) (KDC-MV6521/M602[...]

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    English — 32 — Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (eg, the sound may skip). Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place. Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Self-tapping screw (commercially available) Firewall or meta[...]

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    — 33 — ■ Removing the hard rubber frame 2 When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two locations. The frame can be removed from the top side in the same manner . Catch Lock 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the lower level. Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure. ■ Removing [...]

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    — 34 — English 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. 01 ✔ The fuse has blown. ☞ After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with one [...]

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    — 35 — ? Even though Synchronize Clock is ON, the clock can’ t be adjusted. 35 ✔ The received RDS station isn’t sending time data. ☞ Receive another RDS station. ? The Dimmer function doesn’ t work. 38-1 ✔ The Dimmer wire isn’t connected correctly . ☞ Check the Dimmer wire connection. ? The display color changes subtly . 38-2 ?[...]

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    — 36 — English ? The disc won’ t insert. 65 ✔ There’ s already another disc inserted. ☞ Press the [ 0 ] button and remove the disc. ? T rack Search can't be done. 66-2 ✔ For the albums first or last song. ☞ For each album, T rack Search can't be done in the backward direction for the first song or in the forward direction [...]

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    — 37 — The messages shown below display your systems condition. EJECT : No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer . The disc magazine is not completely loaded. E01 ➪ Load the disc magazine properly . No CD in the unit. ➪ Insert the CD. No Disc/NO DISC: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. E02 ➪ Load a disc into the disc mag[...]

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    — 38 — English Specifications 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 dB) .................................30 Hz ?[...]

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