Contents Safety precautions...3 About RDS ...5 Notes on playing MP3 ...6 About CDs...8 General features ...9 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Loudness System Q Audio Control Speaker Setting TEL Mute Switching Display Auxiliary Input Display Setting Non-fading Output Theft Deterrent Faceplate Tuner features ...14 Tuning Station Preset Memory...
Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302, C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers can be connected. You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectly.
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Safety precautions NOTE • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset button is pressed. After you press the reset button, the Mask Key will be needed to restart the unit.
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.
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.
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MP3 playing order When selected for play, Album Search, Track Search, or for Album Select, files and folders are accessed in the order in which they were written by the CD writer. Because of this, the order in which they are expected to be played may not match the order in which they are actually played.
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. •...
General features ¢ u / d MENU SCAN LOUD ATT / AM / LOUD KDC-MV6521/M6021/6021 ATT indicator Speaker Setting indicator SYSTEM Q indicator KDC-5021/5021V/506 ATT indicator Speaker Setting indicator SYSTEM Q indicator Release button Power Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. When the power is ON, the <Security Code>...
General features Volume Increasing Volume Press the [u] button. Decreasing Volume Press the [d] button. Attenuator Turning the volume down quickly. Press the [ATT] button. Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator turns ON or OFF. When it’s ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks. Loudness Compensating for low and high tones during low volume.
Adjustment Item Display Range Bass level "Bas"/"BAS" –8 — +8 Middle level "Mid"/"MID" –8 — +8 Treble level "Tre"/"TRE" –8 — +8 Balance "Bal"/"BAL" Left 15 — Right 15 Fader "Fad"/"FAD" Rear 15 — Front 15 Volume offset "V-OFF" –8 — ±0 Volume offset: Each source's volume can be set as a difference from the basic volume.
General features Switching Display Switching the information displayed. Press the [DISP] button. Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown below. In Tuner source Information Display Program Service name or Frequency Radio text "R-TEXT" Clock The frequency is displayed during Program Service name reception Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second.
• "AUX" • "TV" • "VCP" • "GAME" • "PORTABLE" • "DVD" Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the [DISP] button. • When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time is selected, and Auxiliary input display setting mode closes. KDC-5021/5021V/506: •...
Tuner features ¢ MENU MENU SCAN LOUD #1 – 6 KDC-MV6521/M6021/6021 ST indicator Preset station number Frequency display Band display KDC-5021/5021V/506 ST indicator Band display Frequency display Tuning Selecting the station. Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. M.RDM DISP NAME...
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" is displayed. Select the Auto Memory Entry mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
RDS features 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"...
Religion "Religion" Phone In "Phone In" Travel "Travel" Leisure "Leisure" Jazz Music "Jazz" Country Music "Country" National Music "Nation M" Oldies Music "Oldies" Folk Music "Folk M" Documentary "Document" • Speech and Music include the Program type shown below. — —...
RDS features Changing Language for PTY Function Selecting the Program Type display language. Enter PTY mode Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 16). 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.
Playing CD & MP3 When there is no disc inserted Drop open the faceplate Press the Release button. Insert a disc. Press the faceplate on the right side, and return it to its former position. • When the faceplate has been dropped open, it might interfere with the shift lever or something else.
CD/MP3/External disc control features Playing External Disc Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to this unit. Press the [SRC] button. Select the display for the disc player you want. Display examples: Display Disc player "CD2" CD player "DISC-CH"...
Track Scan Playing the first part of each song on the disc or MP3 folder you are listening to and searching for the song you want to listen to. Start Track Scan Press the [SCAN] button. "Scan ON"/ "SCAN ON"/ "SCN ON" is displayed. Release it when the song you want to listen to is played Press the [SCAN] button.
CD/MP3/External disc control features Function of the KDC-MV6521/KDC-M6021 Album Select (Function of MP3) Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to. Enter Album Select mode Press the [#5] button. During Select mode the folder information is displayed as shown below.
• 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) discs - External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the CD changer/ player.
Menu system 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. "MENU"...
Press the Reset button and when it's removed from the battery power source Turn the power ON. Do the step 4 through 7 step operation, and reenter the security code. "APPROVED" is displayed. The unit can be used. If an incorrect code is input, "WAITING" is displayed, and the input prohibited time shown below is generated.
Selecting the button illumination color as green or red. Display Setting "KEY GRN" The illumination color is green. "KEY RED" The illumination color is red. Function of the KDC-5021/KDC-5021V/KDC-506 Switching Graphic Display Setting the graphic part display ON/OFF. Display Setting "GRPH ON" The graphic part is displayed.
The set color memory Press the [#5] button for at least 2 seconds. When the setting in the memory is called up press the [#5] button. The blue fine adjustment setting cannot be stored in memory. Function of the KDC-MV6521/KDC-M6021/KDC-6021 Contrast Adjustment Adjusting the display contrast.
Menu system 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. Display and Setting "NEWS OFF" "NEWS 00M" "NEWS 90M"...
Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function) You can choose whether or not to restrict the RDS channels, received with the AF function for a particular network, to a specific region. Display Setting "REG ON" The Region Restrict Function is ON. "REG OFF"...
2CAUTION Number of items • If your car is not prepared for this special connection-system, consult your Kenwood dealer. • Only use antenna conversion adapters (ISO-JASO) when the antenna cord has an ISO plug. • Make sure that all wire connections are securely made by inserting jacks until they lock completely.
Front left output (White) FM/AM antenna input Antenna Cord (ISO) Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISO–JASO) (Accessory3) To External Display/ Steering remote (KDC-MV6521/M6021/6021 only)30 To KENWOOD disc changer/ DAB control input/ KPA-SD100/KPA-HD100/KPA-SS100 To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals. Wiring harness Fuse(10A)
Connecting Wires to Terminals 2WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.31) 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.
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■ Removing the hard rubber frame 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. Lock Accessory2 Removal tool When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two locations.
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.01 ✔...
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Even though Synchronize Clock is ON, the clock can’t be ✔ 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.
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Troubleshooting Guide The disc won’t insert.65 ✔ There’s already another disc inserted. ☞ Press the [0] button and remove the disc. Track Search can't be done.66-2 ✔ For the albums first or last song. ☞ For each album, Track Search can't be done in the backward direction for the first song or in the forward direction for the last song.
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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 Disc/NO DISC: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.