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Kenwood KDC-PSW9527 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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  • Page 1 KDC-PSW9527 KDC-W9027 KDC-W8027 CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-2746-00/00 (EV)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Text Display Switching External Display Switching Auxiliary Input Display Setting Panel Position Setting Theft Deterrent Panel TEL Mute System Q (KDC-W8027) System Q (KDC-PSW9527/KDC-W9027) Audio Control (KDC-W8027) Speaker Setting (KDC-W8027) Dual Zone System Subwoofer Output Sound management features (KDC-PSW9527/KDC-W9027) Audio control...

  • Page 3: Installation Procedure

    Font Type Select Dimmer OFF Wait Time Setting Eject angle setting Panel action setting System Q Setting(KDC-W8027) Audio Setup (KDC-PSW9527/KDC-W9027) Built-in Amp Mute Setting B.M.S. (Bass Management System) B.M.S. Frequency Offset News Bulletin with Timeout Setting Local Seek Tuning Mode...

  • Page 4: 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 5 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.

  • Page 6: 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 7: 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 8: Notes On Playing Mp3/Wma

    • Maximum number of directory levels: 8 • Maximum number of files per folder: 255 • Maximum number of folders: KDC-PSW9527/W9027; 100 KDC-W8027; 50 • Maximum number of files and folders (KDC-W8027): 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.
  • Page 9 Loading such a medium may produce loud noise to damage the speakers. • 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. •...

  • Page 10: Notes On Multi-Function Key System

    Notes on Multi-function Key System Multi-function Key System serves to control various functions with the [2] — [5] buttons. The basic operation of the Multi-function Key System is described below. What’s the Multi-function Key System? This unit is equipped with the Multi-function Key System that enables the operation of multiple functions with one button.

  • Page 11: Notes On Sound Management System

    Notes on Sound Management System The KDC-PSW9527/W9027 allows you to set up the best sound field to your car using the audio setup. This is the Sound Management System. There are two types of audio setup mode: Easy audio setup (called Easy mode) and Professional audio setup (called PRO mode).

  • Page 12: General Features

    General features Power Turning ON the Power Turn the vehicle ignition ON. The panel appears. • When the power is ON, the 'Security Code' (page 46) is displayed as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF". Turing OFF the Power Turn the vehicle ignition OFF or press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.

  • Page 13: Selecting The Source

    Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button. Source required Tuner External disc (Optional accessory) Auxiliary input Standby (Illumination only mode) • This unit automatically turns full power OFF after 20 minutes lapses in Standby mode in order to save the vehicles battery.

  • Page 14: Display Mode Switching

    Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 10). Enter display control mode Press the [3] ("DISP") (KDC-W8027)/ [4] ("DISP") (KDC-PSW9527/W9027) button. Select the display mode Press the [2] ("MODE") button. Each time the button is pressed the display mode switches as shown below.
  • Page 15 The text display in the Upper text display part In Tuner source Information Display Program Service name or Frequency "BAND+ch+PS" Radio text or Frequency "R-TEXT" Date "DATE" Clock "CLOCK" Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S/ANA+CLOCK" Displaying the frequency during Program Service name reception Press the [SCRL] button for at least 1 second.

  • Page 16: Side Graphic Display Switching

    • 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, Kenwood Logo are displayed. Display:A Side Graphic Display Switching Switching the Side graphic Display.

  • Page 17: Graphic Part/ Spectrum Analyzer Display

    *Downloaded movie Spectrum analyzer 1 Spectrum analyzer 5 Wallpaper • * Function of the KDC-PSW9527 Exit display control mode Press the [6] ("RTN") button. • The setting of this function is available while "Display : B"/ "Display:C"/ "Display:D" is selected for the Display mode.

  • Page 18: Text Display Switching

    General features Display:B/ Display:C Text Display Switching Switching the text display. Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [3]/ [4] button. Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 10).

  • Page 19: Auxiliary Input Display Setting

    [4]/ [5] button. Enter Panel Position Setting mode Press the [4] ("PNL") (KDC-W8027)/ [5] ("PNL") (KDC-PSW9527/W9027) button. Select the item for adjustment Press the desired [2] — [5] button. Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted switch as shown below.

  • Page 20: Theft Deterrent Panel

    General features Theft Deterrent Panel The Backpanel of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Removing the Backpanel Turn the ignition OFF or press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. Turn OFF the power, and the control panel becomes horizontal.

  • Page 21: System Q (Kdc-Psw9527/Kdc-W9027)

    Function of the KDC-PSW9527/KDC-W9027 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 22: Audio Control (Kdc-W8027)

    General features Function of the KDC-W8027 Audio Control Select the source for adjustment Press the [SRC] button. Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "AUD" is displayed above the [2] button. Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 10).
  • Page 23 • According to the Bass Q Factor setting value, the frequencies that can be set in Bass Center Frequency change as shown below. Bass Q Factor Bass Center Frequency 1.00/1.25/1.50 60/70/80/100 2.00 60/70/80/150 • When the bass extend is set to ON, low frequency response is extended by 20%.

  • Page 24: Speaker Setting (Kdc-W8027)

    Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 10). Enter the Dual Zone System Control mode Press the [5] ("2-ZN")(KDC-W8027)/ [2] ("2- ZN")(KDC-PSW9527/W9027) button. English Select the item for adjustment Press the desired [2] — [3] button. Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted switch as shown below.

  • Page 25: Subwoofer Output

    • When the 'Dual Zone System' is ON, each of the following setup is ignored. - "WOW"/ "PLII"/ "POSI"/ "PHASE" ('Audio control' (KDC-PSW9527/W9027) (page 26)) - "X'over"/ "EQ"/ "DTA" ('Audio Setup (PRO mode)' (page 30)) - System Q ('System Q' (KDC-PSW9527/W9027) (page 21))

  • Page 26: Sound Management Features (Kdc-Psw9527/Kdc-W9027)

    Function of the KDC-PSW9527/KDC-W9027 Sound management features Audio control Select the source for adjustment Press the [SRC] button. Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "AD CTRL" is displayed above the [2] button.
  • Page 27 [3] "TruBass-F" Subwoofer Phase setting [3] "TruBass-R" [4] "SRS 3D" • * Function of the KDC-PSW9527 • The Adjustment item can also be controlled by the rotary volume knob. Refer to 'Rotary Volume knob operation mode select' (page 13). • When the 'Dual Zone System' (page 24) is ON, each of the following setup is ignored.

  • Page 28: Audio Setup (Easy Mode)

    Function of the KDC-PSW9527/KDC-W9027 Sound management features Audio Setup (Easy mode) Selects the Easy mode of Audio setup See the 'Audio Setup' (page 50) and select "Audio Setup: Easy". Select the source for adjustment Press the [SRC] button. Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button.
  • Page 29 (page 13). • You can select the Speaker level only when you have set the speaker to anything other than "None" using the "SP-SEL". • * Function of the KDC-PSW9527 Exit Audio setup mode Press the [6] ("RTN") button. English...

  • Page 30: Audio Setup (Pro Mode)

    Function of the KDC-PSW9527/KDC-W9027 Sound management features Audio Setup (PRO mode) Selects the PRO mode of Audio setup See the 'Audio Setup' (page 50) and select "Audio Setup: PRO". Select the Audio Setup item for adjustment Select an audio setup item you wish to adjust by referring to Step 2-5 of 'Audio Setup (Easy mode)' (page 28).

  • Page 31: Audio Setup Memory (Pro Mode)

    SEL" parameters using the 'Audio Setup (Easy mode)' (page 28). Refer to 'Notes on Sound Management System' (page 11). • * Function of the KDC-PSW9527 • When the 'Dual Zone System' (page 24) is ON, each of the following setup is ignored. - "X'over"/ "EQ" / "DTA"...

  • Page 32: Audio Setup Memory Recall

    Sound management features Audio Setup memory Recall Enter Audio Setup mode Press the [3] ("AD SET") button. Select the Recall section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "CALL" is displayed above the [3]/[5] button. Call the Audio setup memory and select an item to call the memory value Press the [3]/ [5] ("CALL") button.

  • Page 33: Tuner Features

    Tuner features 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 34: Station Preset Memory

    Tuner features Station Preset Memory Putting the station in the memory. Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the frequency to put in the memory Press the [4] or [¢] button. Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "[1]"...

  • Page 35: Rds Features

    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, "Traffic Info"/ "Announcement"...

  • Page 36: Pty (Program Type)

    RDS features PTY (Program Type) Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station. Enter PTY mode Press the [PTY] button. • This function can’t be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception. Select the Program Type Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is pressed the Program Type switches as shown below.

  • Page 37: 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 36). Enter Changing Language mode Press the [SCRL] button. Select the language Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is pressed the language switches as shown below.

  • Page 38: Cd/Mp3/Wma/External Disc Control Features

    CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features Playing CD & MP3/WMA When there is no disc inserted Open the panel to insert disc Press the [0] button. Insert a disc. • 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.

  • Page 39: Playing External Disc

    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 "Compact Disc" CD player "CD Changer" CD changer "MD Changer"...

  • Page 40: Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat

    CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or MP3/WMA folder you’re listening to. Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "REP" is displayed above the [4] button. Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 10).

  • Page 41: Folder Select

    Function of MP3/WMA Folder Select Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to. Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "FSEL" is displayed above the [5] button. Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 10).

  • Page 42: Disc Naming (Dnps)

    CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features Disc Naming (DNPS) Attaching a title to a CD. Play the disc you want to attach a name to • A title can’t be attached to MD or MP3/WMA media. • Refer to the 'Text Display Switching' (page14/18) and select the "DNPS"...

  • Page 43: Gsm Hands Free Unit Control Features

    GSM Hands Free Unit control features Receiving a call Received calls can be answered when a GSM Hands Free Unit (optional accessory) is connected to this unit. When a Call is Received "Hands Free" will be displayed. Accept a call Press the [1], [3] —...

  • Page 44: Phone Book Search

    GSM Hands Free Unit control features Phone Book Search Selecting a telephone number from the phone book. Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "H-F" is displayed above the [2] (KDC-W8027)/ [3] (KDC- PSW9527/W9027) button.

  • Page 45: Phone Book/ Message (Sms) Data Synchronize

    Select the Message Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Switch the Display Press the [4] or [¢] button. Each time the button is pressed the mode switches as follows: SMS Mode item Name/ Phone Number Date Message When the display line of a message is 'Text Scroll' (page 52) set to "Manual", scrolling is possible with [4]/[¢], and when the setting is set to "Auto", scrolling is automatic.

  • Page 46: Menu System

    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"...

  • Page 47: Touch Sensor Tone

    • 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. Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STANDBY" display. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.

  • Page 48: Phone Voice Speaker Setting

    Menu system When hands free unit connecting; In Standby mode Phone voice speaker setting Selecting the speaker to output the Phone voice. Display Setting "SP SEL: ALL" Phone voice sent to the front and rear speaker. "SP SEL: F-Right" Phone voice send to the front right speaker. "SP SEL: F-Left"...

  • Page 49: Dsi (Disabled System Indicator)

    DSI (Disabled System Indicator) 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. Selectable Illumination Selecting the button illumination color as green or red. Display Setting "Button: Red"...

  • Page 50: Panel Action Setting

    Setting "System Q: ON" The System Q factors are displayed. "System Q: OFF" The System Q factors aren’t displayed. Function of the KDC-PSW9527/KDC-W9027 Audio Setup Switches between the Easy mode and PRO mode (for detailed setup) during Audio setup. Display Setting "Audio Setup:Easy"...

  • Page 51: News Bulletin With Timeout Setting

    In Tuner mode 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: 00min"...

  • Page 52: Auto Tp Seek

    Play CD by force. • Setting "CD READ: 2" cannot play MP3/WMA. Some music CDs may not be played back even in the "CD READ: 2" mode. Function of the KDC-PSW9527 In Standby mode Picture downloading Downloading movies and wallpapers.

  • Page 53: Amp Control

    'Wallpaper selecting' (page 17) • When you can’t download the pictures to this unit, there may be a problem with the CD-R/CD-RW write method. Refer to the URL http://www.kenwood.net-disp.com, and rewrite the CD-R/CD-RW. When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can control the LX AMP connected to the unit.

  • Page 54: Rotary Volume Operation Select

    Menu system Rotary volume operation select Various items can be set using the rotary volume knob. Display Setting "Rotary SEL:ON" The rotary volume knob can be used for item setup. "Rotary SEL:OFF" The rotary volume knob cannot be used for item setup.

  • Page 55: Basic Operations Of Remote

    Basic Operations of remote Loading and Replacing the battery Use one lithium battery (CR2025). Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case. Keep on slide Pull out 2WARNING • Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a doctor immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed.

  • Page 56: In Tuner Source

    Basic Operations of remote 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] —...

  • Page 57: Accessories/Installation Procedure

    10.Press the [5] button and the reset button..1 • 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.

  • Page 58: Connecting Wires To Terminals

    Rear left output (White) AUX right input (Red) AUX left input (White) To KENWOOD disc changer/ GSM hands free unit/ External optional accessory To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals. To connect the KENWOOD navigation system, consult your navigation manual.
  • Page 59 Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for Cable Colour ISO Connectors External Power Connector Yellow Blue/White Orange/White Black Speaker Connector Purple Purple/Black Gray Gray/Black White White/Black Green Green/Black 2WARNING Functions Connecting the ISO Connector The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type of vehicle you drive.

  • Page 60: 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 61: 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. Accessory2 Removal tool When the upper level is removed, remove the lower two locations.

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting Guide

    Turn it OFF. If the PLII is selected by 'Audio Setup (Easy mode)' (KDC-PSW9527/W9027) (page28) and if the Front speaker is set to "16 — 7 10" and the Center speaker is set to "16 over, " the subwoofer does not sound.
  • Page 63 The panel is not hidden even when the power is turned off. The protection function for preventing fingers or other things from getting caught in between the panel and this unit has been activated. Turn off the power again. Sound is interrupted when Dual Zone System is set to ON.
  • Page 64 Troubleshooting Guide MP3/WMA source Cannot play an MP3/WMA. The media is scratched or dirty. Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on 'About CDs' (page 7). The sound skips when an MP3/WMA is being played. The media is scratched or dirty. Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on 'About CDs' (page 7).
  • Page 65 This unit does not work properly for some reason. Press the reset button to download it again. If this error is still displayed, consult a local Kenwood dealer. No Display File: No file that can be downloaded is contained in the CD-ROM.

  • Page 66: Specifications

    : 14.4 V Current consumption : 10 A Installation Size (W x H x D) : 182 x 53 x 163 m m (KDC-PSW9527/W9027) : 182 x 53 x 162 mm (KDC-W8027) Weight : 2.1 kg (KDC-PSW9527/W9027) : 1.9 kg (KDC-W8027)

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