Theft Deterrent Faceplate; Hiding The Control Panel; Tel Mute - Kenwood KDC-8021 Instruction Manual

General features

Theft Deterrent Faceplate

The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you,
helping to deter theft.
Removing the Faceplate
1
Turn the ignition OFF or press the [SRC] button for at least 1
second.
The power turns OFF and the faceplate slides open.
2
Holding the center part of the faceplate pull it out.
• When the faceplate is kept remove open, according to the <OFF
Wait Time Setting> (page 33) setting, the faceplate is hidden and
the power turns OFF.
• The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be
damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the faceplate in
its special storage case while detached.
• Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to direct sunlight
or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much
dust or the possibility of water splashing.
Reattaching the Faceplate
1
Set the left side of the faceplate in the faceplate bracket.
2
Press the right side of the faceplate until it locks.

Hiding the Control Panel

Prevents tampering with the unit while your car is being serviced
etc.
Hiding the control panel
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.
The faceplate slides open.
When the time set in <OFF Wait Time Setting> (page 33) lapses,
the faceplate is hidden and the power turns OFF.
Showing the control panel
Press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate.
The faceplate will open and show the control panel.

TEL Mute

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 and the audio system comes back
ON.
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