Kenwood KDC-8023 Instruction Manual

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KDC-8023
CD-RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
© B64-2463-00/01 (MV)

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    KDC-8023 CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO © B64-2463-00/01 (MV)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety precautions...3 About CDs...5 About GSM Hand Free Unit...5 Notes on Multi-function Key System...6 General features ...7 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator System Q Audio Control Speaker Setting Display Mode Switching Text Display Switching Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) Auxiliary Input Display Setting Non-fading Output Panel Position Setting Theft Deterrent Panel...
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    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...
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5: 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 6: 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 7: General Features

    General features VOLUME CONTROL NAME.S NAME.S ATT indicator Function display Power Turning ON the Power NEXT Turn the vehicle ignition ON. The panel appears. NEXT Turing OFF the Power Turn the vehicle ignition OFF. The panel hides. ¢ Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button.
  • Page 8: Volume

    General features Volume Increasing Volume Turn the [VOLUME CONTROL] knob clockwise. Decreasing Volume Turn the [VOLUME CONTROL] knob counterclockwise. 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"...
  • Page 9 2nd section Adjustment Item Button Display High Pass Filter "HPF" Low Pass Filter* "LPF" Loudness "LOUD" Non-Fading* "N-F" 3rd section Adjustment Item Button Display Volume offset "VOFF" Select the Audio Control item for adjustment Press the [2] — [5] button. Each time the [2] —...
  • Page 10: System Q

    General features 2nd section [2] button Adjustment Item Display Range Front/Rear "HPF" Through/100/125/170 Hz High Pass Filter [3] button Adjustment Item Display Range Non-Fading "LPF NF" 50/80/120/Through Hz Low Pass Filter [4] button Adjustment Item Display Range Loudness "LOUD" ON/OFF [5] button Adjustment Item Display...
  • Page 11 Enter display control mode Press the [3] ("DISP") button. Select the display mode Press the [2] ("MODE") button. Each time the button is pressed the display mode switches as shown below. Display Display Mode "Display C" Demonstration. "Display A" Normal display type "Display B"...
  • Page 12: Text Display Switching

    General features 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] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 6). Enter display control mode Press the [3] ("DISP") button.
  • Page 13: Station/Disc Naming (Snps/Dnps)

    Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) Attaching a title to a Station or CD. Receive/play the station/disc you want to attach a title to • A title can't be attached to MD. • Refer to the <Text Display Switching> (page 12) and select either "DNPS"...
  • Page 14: Auxiliary Input Display Setting

    General features Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selecting the display when this device is switched to Auxiliary input source. Select Auxiliary input source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "AUX"/"AUX1" display. Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the [NAME.S] button for at least 2 seconds. The presently selected AUX Name is blinks.
  • Page 15: Power

    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. After the set time passes in <OFF Wait Time Setting>...
  • Page 16: Dual Zone System

    General features Dual Zone System <In External disc or Auxiliary input source> Makes the sound different for the front channel and rear channel. Select the source Press the [SRC] button. Select the source sound to be output from the Dual zone channel.
  • Page 17: Tuner/Tv Control Features

    Tuner/TV control features NAME.S AUTO/ Band display ST indicator Tuning Mode Choose the tuning mode. NEXT Press the [AUTO] button. Each time the button is pressed the Tuning mode switches as NEXT shown below. Tuning mode Auto seek Preset station seek Manual ¢...
  • Page 18: Direct Access Tuning

    Tuner/TV control features Direct Access Tuning (Function of remote) Entering the frequency and tuning. Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Enter Direct Access Tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote. "– – – –" is displayed. Enter the frequency Press the number buttons on the remote.
  • Page 19: Tv Tuning

    The original setting is FM band 50 kHz, and AM band 9 kHz. While pressing the [1] and [5] button, press the Reset button. The frequency step changes to FM band 200 kHz, and AM band 10 kHz. • When the same operation is repeated, it returns to the original setting.
  • Page 20: Cd/External Disc Control Features

    CD/External disc control features NAME.S SCRL DISC- Track number Playing CD When there is no disc inserted NEXT Open the panel to insert disc Press the [0] button. NEXT Insert a disc. When the faceplate has been slid open, it might interfere with the shift lever or something else.
  • Page 21: 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 "CD2" CD player "DISC CH" CD changer/MD changer Pause and play Press the [38] button.
  • Page 22: Disc Search

    CD/External disc control features Direct Disc Search (Function of disc changers with remote) Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number. Enter the disc number Press the number buttons on the remote. Do Disc Search Press the [DISC+] or [DISC–] button. Canceling Direct Disc Search Press the [38] button.
  • Page 23: Random Play

    Magazine Random Play (Function of disc changer) Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random order. Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "MRDM" is displayed above the [5] button.
  • Page 24: Gsm Hands Free Unit Control Features

    GSM Hands Free Unit control features NAME.S AUTO SCRL Telephone Number Receiving a call Received calls can be answered when a GSM Hands Free Unit (optional accessory) is connected to this unit. NEXT When a Call is Received NEXT "HF CALL" will be displayed. Accept a call Press the [1], [3] —...
  • Page 25: Phone Book Search

    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] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 6). Enter Hands Free mode Press the [2] ("H-F") button.
  • Page 26: Sms (Short Message Service) Mode

    GSM Hands Free Unit control features SMS (Short Message Service) Mode Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "H-F" is displayed above the [2] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 6). Enter Hands Free mode Press the [2] ("H-F") button.
  • Page 27: Menu System

    Menu system NAME.S MENU Menu display 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 NEXT this operation explanation. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
  • Page 28: Security Code

    Menu system Security Code <In Standby mode> 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"...
  • Page 29: Microphone Sensitivity Adjust

    Microphone sensitivity adjust <When hands free unit connecting> Adjusting the volume of the Microphone. Display and Setting "HF MIC 0" "HF MIC 15" (Original setting) "HF MIC 31" Auto Response time Adjust <When hands free unit connecting> Setting the time from an incoming call to the automatic response.
  • Page 30: Off Wait Time Setting

    Menu system Selectable Illumination Selecting the button illumination color as green or red. Display Setting "Button Green" The illumination color is green. "Button Red" The illumination color is red. Contrast Adjustment Adjusting the display contrast. Display and Setting "Contrast 0" "Contrast 5"...
  • Page 31: Built-In Amp Mute Setting

    Built-in Amp Mute Setting <In Standby mode> Toggles ON or OFF the mute control on the built-in amplifier. Turning ON this control enhances the preout quality. Display Setting "AMP Mute OFF" The built-in amplifier activates. "AMP Mute ON" The built-in amplifier deactivates. B.M.S.
  • Page 32: 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. 2WARNING Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a doctor immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed.
  • Page 33 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] button Enters and cancels the <Direct Access Tuning>...
  • Page 34: Accessories

    Accessories External view External view ... Number of items ...1 ...2 ...4 Do not use any accessories other than those provided with your unit. If you use other accessories, you may damage the unit. Installation Procedure 1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - battery.
  • Page 35: Connecting Wires To Terminals

    Ignition wire (Red) Car fuse box Battery wire (Yellow) Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis) – — 35 — To KENWOOD disc changer/ GSM hands free unit/ LX BUS Television/ External optional accessory To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals.
  • Page 36: Installation

    Installation (non-Japanese cars) Firewall or metal support Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) Metal mounting strap Phillips truss head (commercially sheet metal screw available) (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). Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with •...
  • Page 37: Removing The Unit

    Installation (Japanese-cars) After aligning the factory-installed radio bracket, tighten the screws. For Nissan Car For Toyota Car Accessory4 for Toyota car Damage to the unit will result from using screws other than those provided. 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.
  • Page 38: Locking The Backpanel To The Unit

    Removing the Unit ■ Removing the Unit Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber frame> and then remove the hard rubber frame. Remove the screw (M4 × 8) on the back side. Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side, as shown.
  • Page 39: 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.01 ✔...
  • Page 40 Troubleshooting Guide 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. Tuner source Radio reception is poor.39...
  • Page 41 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 has been loaded in the disc ➪...
  • Page 42: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Frequency range (50 kHz space) ...87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz (200 kHz space) ...87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) ...9.3dBf (0.8 µV /75 Ω) Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) ...15.2dBf (1.6 µV /75 Ω) Frequency response (±3 dB) ...30 Hz –...

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