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Kenwood KMD-6527 Instruction Manual

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KMD-6527
MD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
© B64-2768-00/00 (EW)

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  • Page 1 KMD-6527 MD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-2768-00/00 (EW)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety precautions Notes Notes on playing MD Group General features Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator System Q Audio Control Speaker Setting Display Mode Switching Upper text display part select Lower text display part select Level meter display part select Auxiliary Input Display Setting Subwoofer Output Faceplate Angle Adjustment...

  • Page 3: 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 4 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 5: 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 6: Notes On Playing Md Group

    Notes on playing MD Group This unit is equipped with the group management function that enables quick search for a track you want to listen from the grouped MDs (MDs with group registration thereafter). (Refer to the instruction manual of home audio equipped with the group function or another equipment for the creation of MD.) The maximum number of playable...

  • Page 7: General Features

    General features Release button Power Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button. Source required Tuner External disc (Optional accessory) Auxiliary input Standby (Illumination only mode) •...

  • Page 8: System Q

    General features 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 9: Display Mode Switching

    Select the Speaker type Press the [4] or [¢] button. Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown below. Speaker type Display "Speaker OFF" For 5 & 4 in. speaker "Speaker 5/4inch" For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker "Speaker 6*9/6inch"...

  • Page 10: Upper Text Display Part Select

    General features Upper text display part select You can select the information displayed in the upper part in Display mode "Display Type A" or "Display Type B". Enter display control mode Press the [DISP] button. "Display Control" is displayed. Press the [FM] button. Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown below.

  • Page 11: Level Meter Display Part Select

    • If the Disc title, Track title or Group title is selected when the disc which does not have Disc title, Track title or Group title is played, the Indicator is displayed. Exit Display control mode Press the [DISP] button. Level meter display part select You can select the display of the Level meter in Display mode "Display Type A"...

  • Page 12: Faceplate Angle Adjustment

    General features Faceplate Angle Adjustment Press the [ANG] button for at least 1 second. • Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate. It can cause damage. English Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft.

  • Page 13: Tel Mute

    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.

  • Page 14: Tuner Features

    Tuner features Band display 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 15: Auto Memory Entry

    Put the frequency in the memory Press the desired [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 [1] — [6] button. Auto Memory Entry Putting a station with good reception in the memory automatically.

  • Page 16: 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 ON"...

  • Page 17: Program Type Preset

    Program Type Display Speech "All Speech" Music "All Music" News "News" Current Affairs "Current Affairs" Information "Information" Sport "Sport" Education "Education" Drama "Drama" Culture "Cultures" Science "Science" Varied "Varied Speech" Pop Music "Pop Music" Rock Music "Rock Music" Easy Listening Music "Easy Listening M"...

  • Page 18: Changing Language For Pty Function

    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.

  • Page 19: Md/External Disc Control Features

    MD/External disc control features Group number Playing MD 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 20: Playing External Disc

    MD/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 "CD" CD player "CD CH"...

  • Page 21: Scan Play

    Scan Play Playing the first part of each song on the disc or in the MD group you are listening to and searching for the song you want to listen to. Start Scan Play Press the [SCAN] button. "Scan ON" is displayed. Release it when the song you want to listen to is played Press the [SCAN] button.

  • Page 22: English

    MD/External disc control features Function of MD with Group Registration Group Select Displaying the title of the group containing the song you want to listen to, and selecting the group. Enter Group Select mode Press the [G.SEL] button. "Group Select" is displayed. During Select mode the group information is displayed as shown below.

  • Page 23: Text/Title 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 - External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the CD changer/ player. Refer to the CD changer/ player manual.

  • Page 24: 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 25: Touch Sensor Tone

    Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STANDBY" display. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. When "Menu" is displayed, "Security" is displayed. Enter Security Code mode Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.

  • Page 26: Synchronize Clock

    Menu system Synchronize Clock Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this unit’s clock. Display Setting "SYNC ON" Synchronizes the time. "SYNC OFF" Adjust the time manually. • It takes 3 to 4 minutes to synchronize the clock. DSI (Disabled System Indicator) A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves.

  • Page 27: Dual Zone System Setting

    When the Dual Zone System is OFF Dual Zone System Setting Setting the Front channel and Rear channel sound in the Dual Zone System. Display Setting "Zone 2 Rear" The front is this unit’s internal source, and the rear is selected source sound. "Zone 2 Front"...

  • Page 28: Tuning Mode

    Menu system In Tuner mode Tuning Mode Sets the tuning mode. Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek "Auto 1" Automatic search for a station. Preset station seek "Auto 2" Search in order of the stations in the Preset memory. Manual "Manual"...

  • Page 29: Built-In Auxiliary Input Setting

    • The text scrolled is shown below. - CD text - MD title - Radio text - Text for GSM hands free source (message, etc.) Built-in Auxiliary input Setting Set the Built-in Auxiliary Input function. Display Setting "AUX OFF" When selecting the source there’s no Auxiliary Input. "AUX ON"...

  • Page 30: 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 31: In Tuner Source

    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]/ [OK] button Enters and cancels the 'Direct Access Tuning' (page 14) mode.

  • Page 32: Accessories/Installation Procedure

    9. Press the reset button. • If your car is not prepared for this special connection- ...1 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.

  • Page 33: Connecting Wires To Terminals

    Front left output (White) FM/AM antenna input Front right output (Red) KENWOOD disc changer input To KENWOOD disc changer/GSM hands free unit/External optional accessory TEL mute wire (Brown) If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.
  • Page 34 Connecting Wires to Terminals 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 English 2WARNING Functions Connecting the ISO Connector The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type of vehicle you drive.

  • Page 35: 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 36: 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 37: 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. ✔...
  • Page 38 Troubleshooting Guide Tuner source Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is not extended. ☞ Pull the antenna out all the way. ✔ The antenna control wire is not connected. ☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on 'Connecting Wires to Terminals' . The desired frequency can’t be entered with the Direct Access Tuning.
  • Page 39 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 has been loaded in the disc magazine.

  • Page 40: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. 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 (±3.0 dB) : 30 Hz –...

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