Kenwood KDC W8027 User Manual

KDC-PSW9527  
KDC-W9027  
KDC-W8027  
CD-RECEIVER  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
© B64-2746-00/00 (EV)  
Menu system  
46  
Basic Operations of remote  
55  
Menu System  
Security Code  
Loading and Replacing the battery  
Basic operations  
Touch Sensor Tone  
In Tuner source  
Manual Clock Adjustment  
Phone voice speaker setting  
Microphone sensitivity adjust  
Auto Response time Adjust  
Date Adjustment  
Date Mode  
Synchronize Clock  
DSI (Disabled System Indicator)  
Selectable Illumination  
Triangle indicator setting  
Font Type Select  
In Disc source  
GSM Hands Free Unit operations  
Accessories/  
Installation Procedure  
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Connecting Wires to Terminals  
Installation  
Removing the Unit  
Troubleshooting Guide  
Specifications  
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  
Auto Memory Entry  
AF (Alternative Frequency)  
Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict  
Function)  
Auto TP Seek  
Monaural Reception  
Text Scroll  
Power OFF Timer  
Built-in Auxiliary input Setting  
CD Read Setting  
Picture downloading (KDC-PSW9527)  
AMP Control  
Rotary volume operation select  
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Safety precautions  
2WARNING  
2CAUTION  
To prevent injury or fire, take the  
following precautions:  
• Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully locked  
in place. Otherwise it may fall out of place when  
jolted.  
To prevent damage to the machine, take  
the following precautions:  
• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V  
DC power supply.  
• Do not open the top or bottom covers of the unit.  
• When extending the ignition, battery, or ground  
wires, make sure to use automotive-grade wires  
or other wires with a 0.75mm² (AWG18) or more  
to prevent wire deterioration and damage to the  
wire coating.  
• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any  
metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools)  
inside the unit.  
• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct  
sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid  
places with too much dust or the possibility of  
water splashing.  
• Do not set the removed faceplate or the faceplate  
case in areas exposed to direct sunlight, excessive  
heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much  
dust or the possibility of water splashing.  
• If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange smells,  
turn off the power immediately and consult your  
Kenwood dealer.  
• To prevent deterioration, do not touch the  
terminals of the unit or faceplate with your  
fingers.  
• Make sure not to get your fingers caught between  
the faceplate and the unit.  
• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive shock,  
as it is a piece of precision equipment.  
• Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to  
strong shock.  
The unit may break or crack because it contains  
glass parts.  
• When replacing a fuse, only use a new one with  
the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with the wrong  
rating may cause your unit to malfunction.  
• To prevent a short circuit when replacing a fuse,  
first disconnect the wiring harness.  
• Do not place any object between the faceplate  
and the unit.  
• Do not apply excessive force to the moving  
faceplate. Doing so will cause damage or  
malfunction.  
• Do not apply excessive force to the open  
faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will  
cause damage or breakdown.  
• Do not use your own screws. Use only the screws  
provided. If you use the wrong screws, you could  
damage the unit.  
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English  
About CD players/disc changers  
connected to this unit  
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.  
Unsupported connection may result in damage.  
Setting the "O-N" Switch to the "N" position for the  
applicable KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players.  
The functions that can be used and the information  
that can be displayed will differ depending on the  
models being connected.  
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. 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.  
You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if  
you connect them incorrectly.  
Reset button  
LX-bus connection  
• The illustrations of the display and the panel  
appearing in this manual are examples used to  
explain more clearly how the controls are used.  
Therefore, what appears on the display in the  
illustrations may differ from what appears on  
the display on the actual equipment, and some  
of the illustrations on the display may represent  
something impossible in actual operation.  
The LX AMP and the sensor unit cannot be  
connected simultaneously.  
You must connect any of them at a time.  
(The power supply does not turn ON if you have  
connected both of them.)  
Do Not Load 8 cm (3 in.) CDs in the CD  
slot  
If you try to load a 8 cm (3 in.) CD with its adapter  
into the unit, the adapter might separate from the  
CD and damage the unit.  
Lens Fogging  
Right after you turn on the car heater in cold  
weather, dew or condensation may form on  
the lens in the CD player of the unit. Called lens  
fogging, CDs may be impossible to play. In such  
a situation, remove the disc and wait for the  
condensation to evaporate. If the unit still does  
not operate normally after a while, consult your  
Kenwood dealer.  
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Notes  
Cleaning the Unit  
The marking of products using lasers  
(Except for some areas)  
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.  
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.  
There is no danger of hazardous radiation outside  
the unit.  
Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its  
mechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth  
or using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may  
scratch the surface or erases characters.  
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals  
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty,  
wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.  
This Product is not installed by the manufacturer  
of a vehicle on the production line, nor by the  
professional importer of a vehicle into an EU  
Member State.  
Cleaning the CD Slot  
As dust tends to accumulate in the CD slot, clean it  
every once in a while. Your CDs can get scratched if  
you put them in a dusty CD slot.  
Dolby Pro Logic II  
The matrix decoding technologies that have been  
evolved from the conventional Dolby Pro Logic  
system and that is based on the latest digital matrix  
technologies. It realizes the excellent 5.1-channel  
sound playback of Dolby Surround and ordinary CD  
stereo sounds. You can enjoy surround channels as  
full-band sounds (from 20 Hz to 20 kHz) and stereo  
sources as real 5.1-channel sounds. The Movie  
mode, Music mode, Matrix mode, can be selected  
according to the playback source. When the Dolby  
Pro Logic II mode is selected, the sound level is  
slightly dropped due to its characteristics.  
WOW, SRS and  
Labs, Inc.  
WOW technology is incorporated under license  
from SRS Labs, Inc.  
symbol are trademarks of SRS  
Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
"Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol  
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
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About CDs  
Handling CDs  
• Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD.  
Removing CDs  
When removing CDs from this unit pull them out  
horizontally.  
CDs that can’t be used  
• CDs that aren’t round can’t be used.  
• 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.  
• Don’t stick tape etc. on the CD.  
Also, don’t use a CD with tape stuck on it.  
• CDs with coloring on the recording surface or that  
are dirty can’t be used.  
• This unit can only play the CDs with  
When using a new CD  
If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs, use it  
after removing them with a ball pen etc.  
.
It may not correctly play discs which do not have  
the mark.  
• A CD-R or CD-RW that hasn’t been finalized can’t  
be played. (For the finalization process refer to  
your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CD-  
R/CD-RW recorder instruction manual.)  
Burrs  
Burrs  
CD storage  
• Don’t place them in direct sunlight (On the seat  
or dashboard etc.) and where the temperature is  
high.  
• Store CDs in their cases.  
CD accessories  
Don’t use disc type accessories.  
CD cleaning  
Clean from the center of the disc and move  
outward.  
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Notes on playing MP3/WMA  
Note, however, that the MP3/WMA recording  
media and formats acceptable are limited. When  
writing MP3/WMA, pay attention to the following  
restrictions.  
Settings for your MP3/WMA encoder and  
CD writer  
Do the following setting when compressing  
audio data in MP3/WMA data with the MP3/WMA  
encoder.  
• Transfer bit rate: MP3: 8 —320 kbps  
WMA: 48 —192 kbps  
• Sampling frequency  
Acceptable media  
The MP3/WMA recording media acceptable to this  
unit are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW.  
When using CD-RW, do full format not quick format  
to prevent malfunction.  
MP3: 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz  
WMA: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz  
Acceptable medium formats  
The following formats are available for the media  
used in this unit. The maximum number of  
characters used for file and folder name including  
the delimiter (".") and three-character extension are  
indicated in parentheses.  
When you use your CD writer to record MP3/WMA  
up to the maximum disc capacity, disable additional  
writing. For recording on an empty disc up to the  
maximum capacity at once, check Disc at Once.  
• ISO 9660 Level 1 (12 characters)  
• ISO 9660 Level 2 (31 characters)  
• Joliet (64 character)  
(KDC-W8027; Up to 32 characters are displayed)  
• Romeo (128 character)  
Play mode may not be possible when portions of the  
functions of Windows Media Player 9 or higher are used.  
Entering ID3 tag  
The Displayable ID3 tag is ID3 version 1.x.  
For the character code, refer to the List of Codes.  
(KDC-W8027; Up to 64 characters are displayed)  
• Long file neme (200 characters)  
(KDC-W8027; Up to 64 characters are displayed)  
• Maximum number of characters for folder name:  
64  
(KDC-W8027; Joliet: Up to 32 characters are  
displayed)  
For a list of available characters, see the instruction  
manual of the writing software and the section  
Entering file and folder names below.  
The media reproducible on this unit has the  
following limitations:  
• 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  
Entering file and folder names  
The code list characters are the only file names and  
folder names that can be entered and displayed.  
If you use any other character for entry, the file and  
folder names are not displayed correctly. They may  
neither be displayed correctly depending on the CD  
writer used.  
The unit recognizes and plays only those MP3/WMA  
which have the MP3/WMA extension (.MP3/.WMA).  
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.  
A file with a name entered with characters not on the  
code list may not play correctly.  
Writing files into a medium  
When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is  
loaded, the unit checks all the data on the medium.  
If the medium contains a lot of folders or non-MP3/  
WMA files, therefore, it takes a long time until the  
unit starts playing MP3/WMA.  
In addition, it may take time for the unit to move  
to the next MP3/WMA file or a File Search or Folder  
Search may not be performed smoothly.  
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When a File Search is executed with file ¡$  
being played ...  
Loading such a medium may produce loud noise to  
damage the speakers.  
Operation of  
(Current file: ¡$)  
the button  
Do no attempt to play a medium containing a non-MP3/  
WMA file with the MP3/WMA extension.  
The unit mistakes non-MP3/WMA files for MP3/WMA data  
as long as they have the MP3/WMA extension.  
Do not attempt to play a medium containing non MP3/  
WMA.  
4 Button  
Beginning of file ¡$ ¡#  
¢ Button  
¡% ¡&  
When a Folder Search is executed with file ¡$  
being played ...  
MP3/WMA playing order  
When selected for play, Folder Search, File Search,  
or for Folder 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. You may be able to  
set the order in which MP3/WMA are to be played  
by writing them onto a medium such as a CD-R  
with their file names beginning with play sequence  
numbers such as "01" to "99", depending on your  
CD writer.  
Operation of  
(Current folder: 4)  
the button  
AM Button  
FM Button  
3 2 1 8 ...  
5 6 7 8 1 ...  
When Folder Select is selected with file ¡$  
being played to move from folder to folder ...  
Operation of  
(Current folder: 4)  
the button  
4 Button  
¢ Button  
AM Button  
FM Button  
3
6
2
5
For example, a medium with the following folder/  
file hierarchy is subject to Folder Search, File Search,  
or Folder Select as shown below.  
Example of a mediums folder/file hierarchy  
Folder  
File  
Root  
Level 1  
Level 3  
Level 5  
Level 2  
Level 4  
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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.  
Real operational example of the Multi-  
function Key System  
Example: Turning ON/OFF the Random Play during  
CD play.  
1. Show the function display of the Random Play.  
If "RDM" is not shown in the display, press the  
[NEXT] button to switch the sections until the  
"RDM" function display is shown above the [3]  
button.  
Whats 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.  
2. Turn ON/OFF the Random Play.  
Press the [3] button.  
Each time the [3] button under the "RDM"  
function display is pressed the Random Play is  
turned ON/OFF.  
For example, you can enter the Display Control  
Mode or turn ON/OFF the Random Play by pressing  
the [3] button during CD play.  
Setting each function  
The function display will show the controllable  
function of the [2] — [5] button above the button.  
Pressing the [2] — [5] button below the desired  
function enables the setting of the function.  
Displaying the desired function  
EXT  
If five or more functions are available to be set with  
the [2] — [5] button, they are divided into multiple  
function groups (referred to as sections in this  
manual) for registration.  
Press the [NEXT] button to switch the sections.  
If the display of the desired function is not shown,  
press the [NEXT] button 1 to 3 times to switch the  
sections until the wanted function display is shown.  
Example: Function display of CD & External disc  
source  
"MRDM", "H-F", "SYNC" or "DISP" are displayed when an  
optional accessory is connected.  
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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.  
First, set up the sound field in your car by 'Audio  
setup (Easy mode)' (page 28). Proceed to the  
following steps for sound field setup.  
There are two types of audio setup mode:  
Easy audio setup (called Easy mode) and  
Professional audio setup (called PRO mode).  
1. Enter Audio Setup mode.  
Press the [NEXT] button.  
Repeatedly press the button until "AD SET" is  
displayed above the [3] button.  
Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System'  
(page 10).  
2. Set the cabin size of your car.  
Press the [2] ("CABIN") button.  
3. Select the cabin size of your car.  
Audio setup (Easy mode)  
When you select the cabin size and the speaker  
type you are using in the easy audio setup (Easy  
mode), you can set the best sound field to your  
car automatically.  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
4. Select a speaker  
Press the [3] ("SP-SEL") button.  
Refer to 'Audio Setup (Easy mode)' (page 28).  
5. Set up the speaker  
Press the [2] — [5] button.  
Audio setup (PRO mode)  
While in the professional audio setup (PRO  
mode), you can fine-tune and memory the  
X’Over (Cross-over), DTA (Digital Time Alignment),  
and EQ (Equalizer), controls in addition to the  
sound quality you have set in the audio setup  
(Easy mode).  
For the speakers you can set up using buttons [2] to  
[5], see the 'Audio setup (Easy mode)' (page 28).  
6. Select the speaker size.  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
7. Exit Audio setup mode  
Press the [6] ("RTN") button.  
Refer to 'Audio Setup (PRO mode)' (page 30).  
Now, you can create the best sound field to your  
car.  
For the detailed speaker setup, see the 'Audio Setup  
(PRO mode)' (page 30).  
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General features  
ATT  
1 - 6  
NEXT  
SRC  
VOL  
Q
38  
SCRL/ AM/  
NAME.S SW  
FM  
4
¢
Hiding the control panel  
Power  
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.  
When the time set in 'OFF Wait Time Setting'  
(page 49) lapses, the panel is hidden and the  
power turns OFF.  
Turning ON the Power  
Turn the vehicle ignition ON.  
The panel appears.  
Showing the control panel  
Press the left part at the lower side of the  
panel.  
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.  
The panel hides.  
Do not apply force to the panel during operation. It  
can cause damage.  
The panel is opened to enable the operation.  
Hiding the Control Panel  
Prevents tampering with the unit while your car is  
being serviced etc.  
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English  
Selecting the Source  
Rotary Volume knob operation  
mode select  
Press the [SRC] button.  
The rotary volume knob can be used for volume  
adjustment and various function setups.  
Source required  
Tuner  
Display  
"TUNER"  
CD  
"Compact Disc"  
"CD Changer"  
"AUX"  
Available setup functions  
The rotary volume knob can be used for the  
following setup:  
External disc (Optional accessory)  
Auxiliary input  
Standby (Illumination only mode)  
"STANDBY"  
• Menu system : Item selection  
• Audio Control : Adjustment of setup value  
• Audio Setup : Adjustment of setup value  
• Display control : Display switching  
• Disc Naming : Character selection  
• Folder select : Folder search  
This unit automatically turns full power OFF after 20  
minutes lapses in Standby mode in order to save the  
vehicles battery.  
The time until full power OFF can be set in 'Power OFF  
Timer' (page 52).  
You can select the Rotary Volume Operation mode  
only when the " " indicator is displayed above  
the [1] button during any function setup.  
When the "  
" indicator is ON, you cannot use the  
rotary volume control for function setup and sound  
level adjustment.  
Volume  
To use the rotary volume knob:  
Increasing Volume  
Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise.  
1 Turn the rotary volume operation ON  
See the 'Rotary volume operation select' (54  
page) and select "Rotary SEL: ON".  
Decreasing Volume  
Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise.  
2 Selecting the Rotary Volume Operation  
mode  
Press the [1] button.  
When it’s ON, the "  
" indicator blinks.  
Attenuator  
3 Setting the function  
Rotate the Rotary Volume knob.  
Turning the volume down quickly.  
Press the [ATT] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator  
turns ON or OFF.  
4 Terminates the function setup using the  
rotary volume knob  
Press the [1] button.  
When it’s ON, "ATT" is displayed.  
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General features  
When the 'Dual Zone System' (page 24) is ON, the  
spectrum analyzer cannot be displayed.  
The display is dimmed during "Display:B" or "Display:  
C" mode.  
The indicator appears only when the Clock is  
displayed in the upper or lower position during  
"Display:A" mode.  
Display Mode Switching  
Switching the display mode.  
1 Select the key function section  
Press the [NEXT] button.  
Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is  
displayed above the [3] (KDC-W8027)/ [4] (KDC-  
PSW9527/W9027) button.  
Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System'  
(page 10).  
Display:A  
2 Enter display control mode  
Press the [3] ("DISP") (KDC-W8027)/ [4]  
("DISP") (KDC-PSW9527/W9027) button.  
Text Display Switching  
Switching the text display.  
3 Select the display mode  
1 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).  
Press the [2] ("MODE") button.  
Each time the button is pressed the display  
mode switches as shown below.  
Display Mode Display  
"Display:A"  
1
2
3
4
1
2 Enter display control mode  
Press the [3]/ [4] ("DISP") button.  
3 Select the display mode  
Press the [2] ("MODE") button.  
Select the "Display:A" display.  
"Display:B"  
"Display:C"  
"Display:D"  
6
5
4
4 Enter text select mode  
Press the [3] ("TEXT") button.  
6
6
5
In the Rotary Volume Operation mode, you can select  
the Upper part or Lower part using button [3] ("TEXT")  
and switch the display using the rotary volume key.  
5 Select the text in the upper text display part  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Select the text in the lower text display part  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Refer to the table described later for setting  
items.  
1 Side graphic part  
2 Upper text display part  
3 Lower text display part  
4 Function item display  
5 Text display part  
6 Exit Display Control mode  
Press the [6] ("RTN") button.  
6 Graphic & spectrum analyzer display part  
4 Exit display control mode  
The setting of this function is available while "Display:  
A" is selected for the Display mode.  
Upper text display part cannot display the same  
information as Lower text display part.  
The Album name cannot be displayed during WMA  
play.  
Press the [6] ("RTN") button.  
No function item is displayed if "Display:C" or "Display:  
D" is selected. To use a function item, press any of [1]  
to [6] buttons or [NEXT] button. The function item will  
be displayed approximately 5 seconds.  
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The text display in the Upper text display  
part  
In Auxiliary input source  
Information  
Auxiliary input name  
Date  
Display  
"AUX NAME"  
"DATE"  
"CLOCK"  
"S/ANA+CLOCK"  
In Tuner source  
Information  
Display  
Clock  
Program Service name or Frequency "BAND+ch+PS"  
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock  
Radio text or Frequency  
"R-TEXT"  
Date  
"DATE"  
Clock  
"CLOCK"  
"S/ANA+CLOCK"  
If the Disc title, Track title, Song title & Artist name, or  
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock  
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, track number  
and play time are displayed.  
Displaying the frequency during Program  
Service name reception  
Press the [SCRL] button for at least 1 second.  
The frequency for the RDS station will be  
displayed for 5 seconds instead of the Program  
Service name.  
In CD & External disc source  
Information  
Disc title  
Track title  
Track number & Play time  
Disc name  
Display  
"DISC-TITLE"  
"TRACK-TITLE"  
"P-Time"  
"DNPS"  
Date  
"DATE"  
Clock  
"CLOCK"  
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock  
"S/ANA+CLOCK"  
In MP3/WMA source  
Information  
Display  
Song title & Artist name  
Album name & Artist name  
Folder name  
File name  
Play time & File number  
Date  
"TITLE/ARTIST"  
"ALBUM/ARTIST"  
"FOLDER NAME"  
"FILE NAME"  
"P-Time"  
"DATE"  
Clock  
"CLOCK"  
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock  
"S/ANA+CLOCK"  
In Standby  
Information  
Standby (Illumination only mode)  
Date  
Display  
"STANDBY"  
"DATE"  
Clock  
"CLOCK"  
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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.  
The text display in the Lower text display  
part  
In Tuner source  
Information  
KENWOOD Logo  
Clock  
Display  
"LOGO"  
"CLOCK"  
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock  
Radio text  
Date  
"S/ANA+CLOCK"  
"R-TEXT"  
"DATE"  
Display:A  
Side Graphic Display Switching  
Switching the Side graphic Display.  
In CD & External disc source  
Information  
KENWOOD Logo  
Clock  
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock  
Disc title  
Track Title  
Disc name  
Date  
Display  
"LOGO"  
"CLOCK"  
"S/ANA+CLOCK"  
"DISC-TITLE"  
"TRACK-TITLE"  
"DNPS"  
1 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).  
2 Enter display control mode  
Press the [3]/ [4] ("DISP") button.  
"DATE"  
In MP3/WMA source  
3 Select the display mode  
Press the [2] ("MODE") button.  
Select the "Display:A" display.  
Information  
KENWOOD Logo  
Clock  
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock  
Song title & Artist name  
Album name & Artist name  
Folder name  
Display  
"LOGO"  
"CLOCK"  
"S/ANA+CLOCK"  
"TITLE/ARTIST"  
"ALBUM/ARTIST"  
"FOLDER NAME"  
"FILE NAME"  
"DATE"  
4 Enter display control mode  
Press the [4] ("SIDE") button.  
"Side Graphic" is displayed.  
5 Select the side graphic display  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the side graphic  
display switches as shown below.  
File name  
Date  
In Standby  
Side graphic display  
Text + Source  
Graphic 1  
Information  
KENWOOD Logo  
Clock  
Display  
"LOGO"  
"CLOCK"  
"DATE"  
Graphic 3  
Spectrum analyzer 1  
Date  
In Auxiliary input source  
Spectrum analyzer 4  
Blank  
Information  
KENWOOD Logo  
Clock  
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock  
Date  
Display  
"LOGO"  
"CLOCK"  
"S/ANA+CLOCK"  
"DATE"  
6 Exit display control mode  
Press the [6] ("RTN") button.  
The setting of this function is available while "Display :  
A" is selected for the Display mode.  
If 'Dual Zone System' (page 24) is turned ON while the  
spectrum analyzer is displayed, the spectrum analyzer  
disappears from the display.  
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Display:B/ Display:C/ Display:D  
Graphic part/ Spectrum Analyzer  
Display Switching  
Display:B/ Display:C/ Display:D  
Wallpaper selecting  
Select a wallpaper to display when Display Type is  
set to "Display:B"/ "Display:C"/ "Display:D".  
Switching the graphic Display/ Spectrum analyzer  
display.  
1 Select the wallpaper display  
Refer to 'Graphic part/ Spectrum Analyzer Display  
Switching' (page 17).  
1 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).  
2 Select the wallpaper  
Display the wallpapers one after another  
and select one  
1 Turn the wallpaper scan ON.  
Press the [38] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the Wallpaper  
scan is turned ON and OFF.  
When it’s ON, "SCAN" is displayed.  
When it’s ON, each wallpaper is displayed every  
several seconds.  
2 Enter display control mode  
Press the [3]/ [4] ("DISP") button.  
3 Select the display mode  
Press the [2] ("MODE") button.  
Select the "Display:B"/ "Display:C"/ "Display:D"  
display.  
2 At the wallpaper you want to display.  
Press the [38] button.  
4 Select the graphic/ spectrum analyzer  
display  
Select wallpaper manually  
1 Turn the wallpaper scan OFF.  
Press the [38] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the Wallpaper  
scan is turned ON and OFF.  
2 Select the wallpaper.  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the wallpaper  
changes.  
Press the [4] ("SA-grph") button.  
5 Select the graphic/ spectrum analyzer  
display part display  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the graphic  
display/ spectrum analyzer display switches as  
shown below.  
Graphic display/ Spectrum Analyzer display  
Movie 1  
Movie 2  
*Downloaded movie  
Spectrum analyzer 1  
3 Exit Display Control mode  
Press the [6] ("RTN") button.  
Spectrum analyzer 5  
Wallpaper  
* Function of the KDC-PSW9527  
6 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.  
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Display:B/ Display:C  
In MP3/WMA source  
Text Display Switching  
Information  
Song title & Artist name  
Album name & Artist name  
Folder name  
File name  
Play time & File number  
Date  
Display  
"TITLE/ARTIST"  
"ALBUM/ARTIST"  
"FOLDER NAME"  
"FILE NAME"  
"P-Time"  
Switching the text display.  
1 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).  
"DATE"  
"CLOCK"  
Clock  
In Auxiliary input source  
2 Enter display control mode  
Information  
Auxiliary input name  
Date  
Display  
"AUX NAME"  
"DATE"  
Press the [3]/ [4] ("DISP") button.  
3 Select the display mode  
Press the [2] ("MODE") button.  
Select the "Display:B"/ "Display:C" display.  
Clock  
"CLOCk"  
In Standby  
4 Select the text  
Press the [3] ("TEXT") button.  
Information  
Display  
Standby (Illumination only mode) "STANDBY"  
Date  
Clock  
"DATE"  
"CLOCK"  
It can also be switched by pressing either [4] or  
[¢] button.  
In Tuner source  
5 Exit Display Control mode  
Press the [6] ("RTN") button.  
Information  
Display  
Program Service name or Frequency "BAND+ch+PS"  
Radio text  
Date  
Clock  
"R-TEXT"  
"DATE"  
"CLOCK"  
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, track number  
and play time are displayed.  
Displaying the frequency during Program  
Service name reception  
Press the [SCRL] button for at least 1 second.  
The frequency for the RDS station will be  
displayed for 5 seconds instead of the Program  
Service name.  
In CD & External disc source  
External Display Switching  
Information  
Disc title  
(In External disc source)  
Display  
"DISC-TITLE"  
Switching the display in the External Display  
connected.  
1 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).  
Track title  
Track number & Play time  
Disc name  
Date  
Clock  
"TRACK-TITLE"  
"P-Time"  
"DNPS"  
"DATE"  
"CLOCK"  
2 Enter display control mode  
Press the [3]/ [4] ("DISP") button.  
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3 Select the display  
Panel Position Setting  
Press the [5] ("OUT") button.  
"Disp Out Select" is displayed.  
Each time the button is pressed the display  
switches.  
Setting the angle or back-forward position of the  
control panel.  
1 Select the key function section  
Press the [NEXT] button.  
Repeatedly press the button until "PNL" is  
displayed above the [4]/ [5] button.  
4 Exit display control mode  
Press the [6] ("RTN") button.  
2 Enter Panel Position Setting mode  
Press the [4] ("PNL") (KDC-W8027)/ [5] ("PNL")  
(KDC-PSW9527/W9027) button.  
3 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.  
Auxiliary Input Display Setting  
Selecting the display when this device is switched  
to Auxiliary input source.  
Adjustment Item  
Button  
[2]  
[3]  
[4]  
[5]  
Display  
"ANG–"  
"ANG+"  
"SLD–"  
"SLD+"  
1 Select Auxiliary input source  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the "AUX" display.  
The panel tilts upwards.  
The panel tilts downwards.  
The panel slides backward.  
The panel slides forward.  
2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode  
Press the [NAME.S] button for at least 2  
seconds.  
4 Exit Panel Position Setting mode  
Press the [6] ("RTN") button.  
The presently selected AUX Name is blinks.  
3 Select the Auxiliary input display  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
The control panel may be interfered with the shift  
lever or another part depending on the angles of the  
control panel.  
Set the angle to avoid any interference.  
When a hard rubber frame is mounted  
Do not use with the panel slid in the forward  
direction.  
If so, the hard rubber frame will interfere with the  
panel when the angle is adjusted downward.  
No sound is produced while the panel is operating.  
Each time the button is pressed it switches  
through the below displays.  
• "AUX"  
• "TV"  
• "VIDEO"  
• "GAME"  
• "PORTABLE"  
• "DVD"  
4 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode  
Press the [NAME.S] button.  
When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name  
at that time is selected, and Auxiliary input display  
setting mode closes.  
The Auxiliary Input Display can be set only when the  
built-in auxiliary input or the auxiliary input of optional  
KCA-S210A is used.  
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Theft Deterrent Panel  
TEL Mute  
The Backpanel of the unit can be detached and  
taken with you, helping to deter theft.  
The audio system automatically mutes when a  
call comes in.  
Removing the Backpanel  
When a call comes in  
"CALL" is displayed.  
The audio system pauses.  
1 Turn the ignition OFF or press the [SRC]  
button for at least 1 second.  
Turn OFF the power, and the control panel  
becomes horizontal.  
Listening to the audio during a call  
Press the [SRC] button.  
The "CALL" display disappears and the audio  
system comes back ON.  
After the set time passes in 'OFF Wait Time Setting'  
(page49), the panel is closed.  
When the call ends  
Hang up the phone.  
The "CALL" display disappears and the audio  
system comes back ON.  
2 Remove the Backpanel forward.  
When 'DSI (Disabled System Indicator)' (page49)  
is set to ON, DSI blinks.  
Function of the KDC-W8027  
System Q  
You can recall the best sound setting preset for  
different types of music.  
1 Select the source to set  
Press the [SRC] button.  
2 Select the Sound type  
Press the [Q] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the sound  
setting switches.  
The back panel is a precision piece of equipment and  
can be damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason,  
keep the back panel in its special storage case while  
detached.  
Do not expose the Backpanel 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.  
Sound setting  
SRS WOW  
Natural  
User memory  
Rock  
Pops  
Easy  
Top 40  
Jazz  
Display  
"SRS WOW"  
"Natural"  
"USER"  
"ROCK"  
"POPS"  
"EASY"  
"TOP 40"  
"JAZZ"  
Reattaching the Backpanel  
1 Set the Backpanel to the panel bracket.  
2 Hold down on the Backpanel until it is locked.  
User memory: The values set on the 'Audio Control'  
(KDC-W8027) (page 22).  
Each setting value is changed with the 'Speaker  
Setting' (page 24).  
First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.  
When 'Dual Zone System' (page 24) is set to ON, the  
setting of SRS WOW is disabled.  
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Function of the KDC-PSW9527/KDC-W9027  
System Q  
You can recall the best sound setting preset for  
different types of music.  
1 Select the source to set  
Press the [SRC] button.  
2 Select the Sound type  
Press the [Q] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the sound  
setting switches.  
Sound setting  
Natural  
Rock  
Display  
"Natural"  
"ROCK"  
Pops  
"POPS"  
Easy  
"EASY"  
Top 40  
Jazz  
"TOP 40"  
"JAZZ"  
User memory  
Installer  
"USER"  
"INSTALLER"  
User memory: The values set on the 'Audio Setup (PRO  
mode)' (page 30).  
Installer: The values set on the 'Audio Setup (PRO  
mode)' (page 30).  
Each setting value is changed with the 'Audio Setup  
(PRO mode)' (page 30).  
First , select the Cabin size and the speaker type with  
'Audio Setup (Easy mode)' (page 28). Refer to 'Notes  
on Sound Management System' (page 11).  
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Function of the KDC-W8027  
6 Adjust the Audio Control item  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the setting  
switches as shown below.  
Audio Control  
1 Select the source for adjustment  
Press the [SRC] button.  
2 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).  
The Adjustment item can also be controlled by the  
rotary volume knob. Refer to 'Rotary Volume knob  
operation mode select'(page 13).  
7 Exit Audio Control mode  
Press the [6] ("RTN") button.  
3 Enter Audio Control mode  
The loudness setting can also be adjusted by pressing  
the [5] button.  
Press the [2] ("AUD") button.  
WOW can be set when SRS WOW or User memory is  
selected at 'System Q' (KDC-W8027) (page 20).  
The Loudness can not be set when SRS WOW is  
selected at 'System Q' (KDC-W8027) (page 20).  
*This mode is available only when 'Subwoofer Output'  
(page 25) is ON.  
4 Select the Adjustment item section  
Press the [NEXT] button.  
Repeatedly press the button until the desired  
Adjustment item is displayed above the [2] — [5]  
button.  
1st section  
Adjustment Item  
Bass  
Middle  
Treble  
WOW  
Button  
[2]  
[3]  
[4]  
[5]  
Display  
"BASS"  
"MID"  
"TRE"  
"WOW"  
1st section  
[2] button  
Adjustment Item  
Display  
Range  
Bass Center Frequency "BASS F"  
60/70/80/100 or 150 Hz  
–8 — +8 dB  
1.00/1.25/1.50/2.00  
ON/OFF  
2nd section  
Bass level  
"BASS L"  
Adjustment Item  
Subwoofer*  
Button  
[2]  
Display  
"SW"  
Bass Q Factor  
Bass Extend  
"BASS Q"  
"BASS Ext"  
High Pass Filter  
Low Pass Filter*  
Loudness  
[3]  
[4]  
[5]  
"HPF"  
"LPF"  
"LOUD"  
[3] button  
Adjustment Item  
Display  
Range  
Middle Center Frequency "MIDDLE F" 0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0 kHz  
3rd section  
Middle level  
"MIDDLE L"  
–8 — +8 dB  
Adjustment Item  
Balance & Fader  
Volume offset  
Button  
[2]  
[3]  
Display  
"BL/F"  
"VOFF"  
Middle Q Factor  
"MIDDLE Q" 1.0/2.0  
[4] button  
Adjustment Item  
Treble Center Frequency "TREBLE F" 10.0/12.5/15.0/17.5 kHz  
Treble level  
Display  
Range  
5 Select the Audio Control item for  
adjustment  
Press the [2] — [5] button.  
"TREBLE L" –8 — +8 dB  
Each time the [2] — [5] button is pressed the  
adjustable audio items are switched among  
ranges of all stage section’s tables on the  
following pages.  
[5] button  
Adjustment Item  
SRS WOW  
FOCUS  
TruBass  
SRS 3D  
Display  
"SRS WOW" OFF/LOW/HIGH  
"FOCUS"  
"TruBass"  
"SRS 3D"  
Range  
OFF/LOW/HIGH  
ON/OFF  
ON/OFF  
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[5] button  
Adjustment Item Display  
Range  
ON/OFF  
According to the Bass Q Factor setting value, the  
frequencies that can be set in Bass Center Frequency  
change as shown below.  
Loudness  
"LOUD"  
Bass Q Factor  
1.00/1.25/1.50  
2.00  
Bass Center Frequency  
60/70/80/100  
60/70/80/150  
Loudness: Compensating for low and high tones  
during low volume.  
When the bass extend is set to ON, low frequency  
response is extended by 20%.  
WOW: TruBass, FOCUS and SRS 3D are all set to values  
shown below.  
3rd section  
[2] button  
WOW  
High  
Low  
TruBass FOCUS SRS 3D  
Adjustment Item  
Balance  
Fader  
Display  
"BL"  
"F"  
Range  
Left 15 — Right 15  
Rear 15 — Front 15  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
High  
Low  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
TruBass: Assisting the playback for the super bass  
sound.  
[3] button  
Adjustment Item  
Volume offset  
Display  
"VOL OFFSET"  
Range  
–8 — 0  
FOCUS: Adjusts the sound image by changing the  
vertical position of the speakers virtually and  
increases or decreases the soundscape.  
SRS 3D: Making a natural 3D sound field.  
SRS 3D cannot be set in tuner source.  
Volume offset: Each source’s volume can be set as a  
difference from the basic volume.  
2nd section  
[2] button  
Adjustment Item Display  
Range  
Subwoofer level  
Subwoofer phase  
"SW LEVEL"  
"PHASE"  
–15 — +15  
Normal (0°)/Reverse (180°)  
[3] button  
Adjustment Item  
Display  
Range  
Front High Pass Filter "X'OVER Front" Through/40/60/80/100/  
120/150/180/220 Hz  
Rear High Pass Filter  
"X'OVER Rear" Through/40/60/80/100/  
120/150/180/220 Hz  
[4] button  
Adjustment Item Display  
Range  
Subwoofer  
"X'OVER Sub Woofer" 50/80/120/Through Hz  
Low Pass Filter  
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4 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.  
Speaker Setting  
Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal  
when setting the speaker type.  
Adjustment Item Button Display  
Range  
ON/OFF  
Front/Rear  
1 Enter Standby  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the "STANDBY" display.  
Dual Zone System  
[2]  
[3]  
"ON/OFF"  
Dual Zone System  
Front & Rear  
"F j R"  
2 Enter Speaker Setting mode  
Press the [Q] button.  
"SP SELECT" is displayed.  
Dual Zone System Rear:  
The front is this unit’s internal source, and the rear is  
selected source sound.  
3 Select the Speaker type  
Press the [2] — [5] button.  
Dual Zone System Front:  
The rear is this unit’s internal source, and the front is  
selected source sound.  
Each time the button is pressed the setting  
switches as shown below.  
5 Exit the Dual Zone System Control mode  
Speaker type  
OFF  
For 5 & 4 in. speaker  
For 6x9 & 6 in. speaker  
For the OEM speaker  
Button Display  
Press the [6] ("RTN") button.  
[2]  
[3]  
[4]  
[5]  
"OFF"  
"5/4"  
"6*9/6"  
"OEM"  
6 Select the source  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the source sound to be output from the  
internal source channel.  
4 Exit Speaker Setting mode  
Press the [Q] button.  
The Dual Zone System can be used with the sources  
shown below.  
- Internal auxiliary input  
- KCA-S210A  
- CA-C1AX  
In External disc, or Auxiliary input source  
Dual Zone System  
- External disc changer/ player  
While Dual Zone System is ON, the setting of Dual  
Zone System Front or Rear is disabled.  
Set Dual Zone System Front or Rear first, and then set  
the Dual Zone System to ON.  
When the Dual Zone System is ON, there is no Dual  
zone channel audio control or other effect.  
When you use the Dual Zone System by selecting the  
optional accessory source for the output of the Dual  
zone channel, you cannot select another optional  
accessory source as the source for the Internal source  
channel.  
Makes the sound different for the front channel  
and rear channel.  
Output the Internal source sound from either one  
of the front or rear channels, and the sound of  
other source from the Dual zone channel.  
1 Select the source  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the source sound to be output from the  
Dual zone channel.  
When "SRS WOW" is selected at 'System Q' (KDC-  
W8027) (page 20) the Dual Zone System cannot be  
turned on and off.  
Also set all the 'Audio Control' (KDC-W8027) (page 22)  
WOW items to OFF.  
The Dual Zone System cannot be turned on and off if  
even one of the items is set to ON.  
The Dual Zone System cannot be used if a GSM hands  
free unit or a DAB control unit is connected.  
2 Select the key function section  
Press the [NEXT] button.  
Repeatedly press the button until "2-ZN" is  
displayed above the [5] /[2] button.  
Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System'  
(page 10).  
3 Enter the Dual Zone System Control mode  
Press the [5] ("2-ZN")(KDC-W8027)/ [2] ("2-  
ZN")(KDC-PSW9527/W9027) button.  
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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))  
- WOW/ X'OVER  
('Audio Control' (KDC-W8027) (page 22))  
The Dual Zone System can be used only when you  
have set the rear speaker to any mode other than  
"None" in the 'Audio Setup (Easy mode)' (page 28).  
Subwoofer Output  
Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF.  
Press the [SW] button for at least 1 second.  
Each time the button is pressed Subwoofer  
output switches ON or OFF.  
When it’s ON, "SUB WOOFER ON" is displayed.  
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Function of the KDC-PSW9527/KDC-W9027  
Sound management features  
1 - 6  
NEXT  
SRC  
4
¢
Each time the [2] — [5] button is pressed the  
adjustable audio items are switched among  
ranges of all stage section’s tables on the  
following pages.  
Audio control  
1 Select the source for adjustment  
Press the [SRC] button.  
1st section  
2 Select the key function section  
Press the [NEXT] button.  
Repeatedly press the button until "AD CTRL" is  
displayed above the [2] button.  
Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System'  
(page 10).  
Audio control item  
Dolby ProLogic II setting  
SRS WOW setting  
OFF setting  
Panorama setting  
Dimension control  
Multi-function key operation  
[2] "PLII"*  
[3] "WOW"  
[4] "OFF"  
[5] "FINE"  
[2] "PNRM"  
[3] "DIM"  
3 Enter Audio Control mode  
Press the [2] ("AD CTRL") button.  
[4] "CT-WDTH" Center width control  
[2] "FOCUS" FOCUS setting  
[3] "TruBass-F" SRS TruBass Front setting  
[3] "TruBass-R" SRS TruBass Rear setting  
4 Select the Adjustment item section  
Press the [NEXT] button.  
[4] "SRS 3D"  
SRS 3D setting  
Repeatedly press the button until the desired  
Adjustment item is displayed above the [2] — [5]  
button.  
When you select the "MUSIC" using "PLII", you can set  
5 Select the Audio Control item for  
adjustment  
Press the [2] — [5] button.  
the "PNRM", "DIM" and "CT-WDTH" using the "FINE"  
function. Also, when you select the "WOW", you can  
set the "FOCUS", "TruBass-F/TruBass-R", and "SRS 3D"  
using the "FINE" function.  
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2nd section  
[2] "PLII"  
"MUSIC" (Music)  
"MOVIE" (Movie)  
"MATRIX" (Matrix)  
[5] "FINE"  
[5] "FINE"  
Audio Control Item  
Position setting  
Balance setting  
Fader setting  
Volume offset  
Range  
ALL/ Front-L/ Front-R/ Front  
L15 — R15  
R15 — F15  
-8 — 0  
[2] "PNRM"  
[3] "DIM"  
[4] "CT-WDTH"  
[3] "WOW"  
"LOW" (Low)  
[2] "FOCUS"  
Subwoofer level  
Subwoofer Phase setting  
-10 — +10  
Normal/ Reverse  
"MIDDLE" (Middle)  
"HIGH" (High)  
"USER" (User)  
[3] "TruBass-F"  
[3] "TruBass-R"  
[4] "SRS 3D"  
* Function of the KDC-PSW9527  
2nd section  
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.  
- "WOW"/ "PLII"/ "POSI"/ "PHASE"  
WOW: TruBass, FOCUS and SRS 3D are all set to values  
shown below.  
Audio control item  
Position setting  
Balance setting  
Fader setting  
Volume offset  
Multi-function key operation  
[2] "POSI"  
[3] "BL/F"  
[3] "BL"  
[3] "F"  
[4] "VOFF"  
[5] "SW"*2  
[5] "SW LEVEL" Subwoofer level  
[5] "PHASE" Subwoofer Phase setting  
WOW  
HIGH  
MIDDLE  
LOW  
FOCUS  
TruBass SRS 3D  
8
6
3
4
3
2
4
2
1
Volume offset: Each source’s volume can be set as a  
difference from the basic volume.  
*2 You can control this item when 'Subwoofer Output'  
(page 25) is set to "SUB WOOFER ON". Note that you  
can control it only when "SP-LEV" is set to any item  
other than "None" by 'Audio Setup (Easy mode)'  
(page28).  
FOCUS: Adjusts the sound image by changing the  
vertical position of the speakers virtually and  
increases or decreases the soundscape.  
TruBass: Assisting the playback for the super bass  
sound.  
SRS 3D: Making a natural 3D sound field.  
SRS 3D cannot be set in tuner source.  
The Dimension Control can be set only when the rear  
speaker is ON.  
The Center Width Control can be set only when the  
center speaker is ON.  
Before you set the "TruBass-F"/ "TruBass-R" to get  
the best sound, set the speaker size using the 'Audio  
Setup (Easy mode)' (page 28) function. Refer to 'Notes  
on Sound Management System' (page 11).  
6 Adjust the Audio Control item  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the setting  
switches as shown below.  
1st section  
Audio Control Item  
Dolby ProLogic II setting*  
SRS WOW setting  
OFF setting  
Panorama setting  
Dimension control  
Center width control  
FOCUS setting  
Range  
MUSIC/ MOVIE/ MATRIX  
LOW/ MIDDLE/ HIGH/ USER  
Through/ Bypass  
ON/ OFF  
R3 — R1/ Neutral/ F1 — F3  
0 — 7  
7 Exit Audio Control mode  
Press the [6] ("RTN") button.  
OFF/ 1 — 9  
SRS TruBass Front setting  
SRS TruBass Rear setting  
OFF/ 1 — 4  
SRS 3D setting  
OFF/ 1 — 4  
English  
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Function of the KDC-PSW9527/KDC-W9027  
Sound management features  
Function of the KDC-PSW9527  
Audio Setup (Easy mode)  
Audio setup item  
Cabin setting  
Multi-function key operation  
[2]  
"CABIN"  
1 Selects the Easy mode of Audio setup  
See the 'Audio Setup' (page 50) and select "Audio  
Setup: Easy".  
[3]  
[2] "FRONT"  
[3] "REAR"  
[4] "CNTR"  
[5] "SW"  
Speaker select Front  
Speaker select Rear  
Speaker select Center  
Speaker select Subwoofer  
"
SP-SEL  
"
2 Select the source for adjustment  
Press the [SRC] button.  
3 Select the key function section  
Press the [NEXT] button.  
[4]  
[2] "FRONT" [2] "Front-L"  
Speaker level Front Left  
"
SP-LEV  
"
[2] "Front-R" Speaker level Front Right  
[3] "REAR" [3] "Rear-L"  
Speaker level Rear Left  
Speaker level Rear Right  
Speaker level Center  
Speaker level Subwoofer  
Speaker level Test tone  
Repeatedly press the button until "AD SET" is  
displayed above the [3] button.  
Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System'  
(page 10).  
[3] "Rear-R"  
[4] "CT/SW" [4] "Center"  
[4] "SubWoofer  
"
[5] "T-TONE"*  
[5]  
[2] "USER"  
Call User  
Call Insttaller  
4 Enter Audio Setup mode  
Press the [3] ("AD SET") button.  
"CALL" [3] "INST"  
5 Select the Audio Setup item for adjustment  
Press the [2] — [5] button.  
Each time the [2] — [5] button is pressed the  
adjustable audio items are switched among  
ranges of all stage section’s tables on the  
following pages.  
You can recall the value you have adjusted in the  
Audio setup PRO mode by selecting the "CALL". Refer  
to 'Audio Setup memory Recall' (page 32).  
* You can listen to the "T-TONE" when you have  
tuned it. The sound level is reduced when "T-TONE"  
is selected. The sound returns to the normal level  
when the original source is selected.  
Function of the KDC-W9027  
Audio setup item  
Cabin setting  
Multi-function key operation  
[2]  
"CABIN"  
6 Adjust the Audio setup item  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the setting  
switches as shown below.  
[3]  
[2] "FRONT"  
[3] "REAR"  
[4] "SW"  
Speaker select Front  
Speaker select Rear  
Speaker select Subwoofer  
"SP-SEL  
"
Audio setup Item  
Range  
[4]  
[2] "FRONT" [2] "Front-L"  
Speaker level Front Left  
Cabin setting  
OFF/ Compact/ Sedan/ Wagon1/  
Wagon2/ MiniVan1/ MiniVan2/ SUV/  
Passenger Van  
"
SP-LEV  
"
[2] "Front-R" Speaker level Front Right  
[3] "REAR" [3] "Rear-L"  
[3] "Rear-R"  
[4] "SW"  
[5] "T-TONE"*  
Speaker level Rear Left  
Speaker level Rear Right  
Speaker level Subwoofer  
Speaker level Test tone  
Speaker select Front  
Speaker select Rear  
Speaker select Center*2  
O.E.M./ 10/ 13/ 16/ 17/ 18 (cm)/  
4✳  
6/ 5  
None/ O.E.M./ 10/ 13/ 16/ 17/ 18 (cm)/  
6/ 5 7/ 6 8/ 6 9/ 7 10 (inch)  
None/ 40 70 (mm)/ 5/ 10/ 13/ 16  
Over (cm)  
Speaker select Subwoofer 16/ 20/ 25/ 30/ 38 Over (cm)/ None  
7/ 68/ 69/ 710 (inch)  
[5]  
[2] "USER"  
Call User  
Call Insttaller  
4
"CALL" [3] "INST"  
Speaker level Front Left  
Speaker level Front Right  
Speaker level Rear Left  
Speaker level Rear Right  
-10 — +10  
Speaker level Center*2  
-10 — +10  
Speaker level Subwoofer  
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The Adjustment item can also be controlled by the  
rotary volume knob. Refer to 'Rotary Volume knob  
operation mode select' (page 13).  
You can select the Speaker level only when you have  
set the speaker to anything other than "None" using  
the "SP-SEL".  
*2 Function of the KDC-PSW9527  
7 Exit Audio setup mode  
Press the [6] ("RTN") button.  
English  
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Function of the KDC-PSW9527/KDC-W9027  
Sound management features  
Function of the KDC-PSW9527  
Audio setup Item  
Audio Setup (PRO mode)  
Multi-function key operation  
[2] [2] "FRONT"  
1 Selects the PRO mode of Audio setup  
See the 'Audio Setup' (page 50) and select "Audio  
Setup: PRO".  
High Pass Filter Front  
High Pass Filter Rear  
High Pass Filter Center  
Low Pass Filter Subwoofer  
Subwoofer Phase setting  
"X’Over" [3] "REAR"  
[4] "CNTR"  
[5] "SW"  
[5] "PHASE"  
2 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).  
[3]  
[2] "FRONT"  
DTA Front  
DTA Rear  
DTA Center  
DTA Subwoofer  
"DTA" [3] "REAR"  
[4] "CNTR"  
[5] "SW"  
1st section  
[4]  
[2] "FRONT" [2] "BASS"* EQ Front Bass setting  
"EQ"  
[3] "MID"*  
[4] "TRE"*  
EQ Front Middle setting  
EQ Front Treble setting  
Function of the KDC-W9027  
Audio setup Item  
High Pass Filter Front  
High Pass Filter Rear  
Low Pass Filter Subwoofer  
Subwoofer Phase setting  
DTA Front  
DTA Rear  
DTA Subwoofer  
Multi-function key operation  
[2] [2] "FRONT"  
"X’Over" [3] "REAR"  
[4] "SW"  
[3] "REAR" [2] "BASS"* EQ Rear Bass setting  
[3] "MID"*  
[4] "TRE"*  
EQ Rear Middle setting  
EQ Rear Treble setting  
[4] "CNTR" [2] "BASS"* EQ Center Bass setting  
[4] "PHASE"  
[3] "MID"*  
[4] "TRE"*  
EQ Center Middle setting  
EQ Center Treble setting  
[3]  
[2] "FRONT"  
[5]  
"SP-  
[2] "FRONT" [2] "Front-L" SP-LEV Front Left  
[2] "Front-R" SP-LEV Front Right  
"DTA" [3] "REAR"  
[4] "SW"  
LEV" [3] "REAR" [3] "Rear-L" SP-LEV Rear Left  
[3] "Rear-R" SP-LEV Rear Right  
[4] * [2] "FRONT" [2] "BASS"*  
EQ Front Bass setting  
EQ Front Middle setting  
EQ Front Treble setting  
EQ Rear Bass setting  
EQ Rear Middle setting  
EQ Rear Treble setting  
"EQ"  
[3] "MID"*  
[4] "TRE"*  
[4] "CT/SW" [4] "Center  
"
SP-LEV Center  
[4] "Sub Woofer" SP-LEV Subwoofer  
[5] "T-TONE" SP-LEV Test tone  
[3] "REAR" [2] "BASS"*  
[3] "MID"*  
2
*
[4] "TRE"*  
[5]  
"SP-  
[2] "FRONT" [2] "Front-L"  
[2] "Front-R"  
SP-LEV Front Left  
SP-LEV Front Right  
SP-LEV Rear Left  
SP-LEV Rear Right  
SP-LEV Subwoofer  
SP-LEV Test tone  
* The followings can be adjusted each time button [2]  
"BASS", button [3] "MID" or button [4] "TRE" of "EQ"  
functions is pressed.  
[2]"BASS" : "BASS F" (Bass Center Frequency)  
"BASS L" (Bass Level)  
LEV" [3] "REAR" [3] "Rear-L"  
[3] "Rear-R"  
[4] "SW"  
[5] "T-TONE"  
2
*
"BASS Q" (Bass Q Factor)  
[3]"MID" : "MID F" (Middle Center Frequency)  
"MID L" (Middle Level)  
"MID Q" (Middle Q Factor)  
[4]"TRE" : "TRE F" (Treble Center Frequency)  
"TRE L" (Treble Level)  
"TRE Q" (Treble Q Factor)  
*2 You can listen to the "T-TONE" when you have  
tuned it. The sound level is reduced when "T-TONE"  
is selected. The sound returns to the normal level  
when the original source is selected.  
X'over (Crossover Network Setup)  
You can manually set a crossover frequency of  
speakers.  
DTA (Digital Time Alignment)  
Manually set the sound output timing of each  
channel.  
EQ (Equalizer)  
You can manually set the equalizer curve.  
SP-LEV (Speaker Level)  
Set the volume at each setup position.  
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2nd section  
Audio Setup Memory (PRO mode)  
Audio setup item  
User Memory  
User Insttaller  
Multi-function key operation  
1 Selects the PRO mode of Audio setup  
See the 'Audio Setup' (page 50) and select "Audio  
Setup: PRO".  
[2]  
[2] "USER"  
"MEMORY" [3] "INST"  
[3]  
"CALL"  
[2] "USER"  
[3] "INST"  
Call User  
Call Insttaller  
2 Select the source for adjustment  
Press the [SRC] button.  
3 Select the key function section  
Press the [NEXT] button.  
Repeatedly press the button until "AD SET" is  
displayed above the [3] button.  
Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System'  
(page 10).  
You can store an adjusted audio setup value by  
selecting "MEMORY". Also, you can recall it by  
selecting "CALL". Refer to 'Audio Setup memory Recall'  
(page 32).  
3 Adjust the Audio setup item  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the setting  
switches as shown below.  
4 Enter Audio Setup mode  
Press the [3] ("AD SET") button.  
5 Select the Adjustment item section  
Press the [NEXT] button.  
Repeatedly press the button until the desired  
Adjustment item is displayed above the [2] — [5]  
button.  
Adjustment Item  
Range  
Through/30 — 250 (Hz)  
High Pass Filter Front  
High Pass Filter Rear  
High Pass Filter Center*3  
Low Pass Filter Subwoofer  
Subwoofer Phase setting  
DTA Front/DTA Rear/  
DTA Subwoofer  
DTA Center*3  
Bass Center Frequency  
Middle Center Frequency  
Treble Center Frequency  
Bass Level/ Middle Level/  
Treble Level  
30 — 250 (Hz)  
Normal/ Reverse  
0 — 610 (cm)  
6 Select the Audio Setup item for adjustment  
Press the [2] — [5] button.  
Adjust the audio setup by referring to the 'Audio  
Setup (PRO mode)' (page 30).  
0 — 170 (cm)  
60 — 400 (Hz)  
500 (Hz) — 3.15 (KHz)  
4.00 (kHz) — 16.00 (KHz)  
-9 — +9 dB  
7 Select the Memory item section  
Press the [NEXT] button.  
Repeatedly press the button until "MEMORY" is  
displayed above the [2] button.  
Bass Q Factor/ Middle Q Factor/  
Treble Q Factor  
0.25/ 0.50/ 1.00/ 2.00  
8 Select the Memory item  
Press the [2] ("MEMORY") button.  
SP-LEV Front Left/SP-LEV Front Right -10 — +10  
SP-LEV Rear Left/SP-LEV Rear Right  
9 Stores the adjusted audio setup value in  
memory  
SP-LEV Center*3/SP-LEV Subwoofer  
Press the [2] ("USER")/ [3] ("INST") button for  
at least 2 seconds.  
The "MEMORY" display blinks 1 time.  
"USER": The values are erased from memory if the  
battery is removed or if the reset button  
is pressed.  
"INST": The values are held in memory even if the  
battery is removed or if the reset button  
is pressed.  
The Adjustment item can also be controlled by the  
rotary volume knob. Refer to 'Rotary Volume knob  
operation mode select' (page 13).  
To get the best sound, first set the "CABIN" and "SP-  
SEL" parameters using the 'Audio Setup (Easy mode)'  
(page 28). Refer to 'Notes on Sound Management  
System' (page 11).  
*3 Function of the KDC-PSW9527  
When the 'Dual Zone System' (page 24) is ON, each of  
the following setup is ignored.  
10 Exit Audio Setup mode  
Press the [6] ("RTN") button.  
- "X'over"/ "EQ" / "DTA"  
4 Exit Audio setup mode  
Press the [6] ("RTN") button.  
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Function of the KDC-PSW9527/KDC-W9027  
Sound management features  
Audio Setup memory Recall  
1 Enter Audio Setup mode  
Press the [3] ("AD SET") button.  
2 Select the Recall section  
Press the [NEXT] button.  
Repeatedly press the button until "CALL" is  
displayed above the [3]/[5] button.  
3 Call the Audio setup memory and select an  
item to call the memory value  
Press the [3]/ [5] ("CALL") button.  
If you have set the Audio Setup to "Audio Setup: PRO"  
using 'Audio Setup' (page 50), press button [3]. If you  
have set the Audio Setup to "Audio Setup: Easy", press  
button [5].  
4 Recalls the value from memory  
Press the [2] ("USER")/ [3] ("INST") button.  
5 Exit Audio Setup mode  
Press the [6] ("RTN") button.  
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Tuner features  
1 - 6  
NEXT  
SRC  
MENU  
AM  
FM  
4
¢
Preset station  
number  
Band display  
Frequency display  
Function of remote  
Tuning  
Direct Access Tuning  
Selecting the station.  
Entering the frequency and tuning.  
1 Select tuner source  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the "TUNER" display.  
1 Select the band  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
2 Select the band  
2 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode  
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.  
"– – – –" is displayed.  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches  
between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.  
3 Enter the frequency  
Press the number buttons on the remote.  
Example:  
3 Tune up or down band  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Desired frequency  
92.1 MHz (FM)  
810 kHz (AM)  
Press button  
[0], [9], [2], [1]  
[0], [8], [1], [0]  
Canceling Direct Access Tuning  
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.  
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Tuner features  
Station Preset Memory  
Preset Tuning  
Putting the station in the memory.  
Calling up the stations in the memory.  
1 Select the band  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
1 Select the band  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
2 Select the frequency to put in the memory  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
2 Select the key function section  
Press the [NEXT] button.  
Repeatedly press the button until "[1]" — "[6]" are  
displayed above the [1] — [6] buttons.  
Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System'  
(page 10).  
3 Select the key function section  
Press the [NEXT] button.  
Repeatedly press the button until "[1]" — "[6]" are  
displayed above the [1] — [6] buttons.  
Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System'  
(page 10).  
3 Call up the station  
Press the desired [1] [6] button.  
4 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.  
Function of Remote  
SNPP (Station Name Preset Play)  
Displaying the program service name and  
selecting the station.  
Auto Memory Entry  
1 Enter SNPP mode  
Putting a station with good reception in the  
memory automatically.  
Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.  
When "SNPP" is displayed, the program service  
name displays in the FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM  
band in order.  
1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
2 Enter Menu mode  
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.  
"MENU" is displayed.  
For stations without a program service name the  
frequency is displayed instead.  
3 Select the Auto Memory Entry mode  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Select the "Auto Memory" display.  
Changing the display order  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Changing the displayed band  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
4 Open Auto Memory Entry  
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 2  
seconds.  
When 6 stations that can be received are put in  
the memory Auto Memory Entry closes.  
2 If the station you want is displayed  
Press the [OK] button on the remote.  
The station for the program service name being  
displayed is received.  
Canceling the SNPP mode  
Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.  
When the 'AF (Alternative Frequency)' (page 51) is ON,  
only RDS stations are put in the memory.  
When Auto Memory Entry is done in the FM2 band,  
the RDS stations preset in the FM1 band aren’t put in  
the memory.  
Likewise, when it is done in the FM3 band, RDS  
stations preset in FM1 or FM2 aren’t put in the  
memory.  
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RDS features  
1 - 6  
PTY  
TI  
SCRL AM  
FM  
4
¢
Frequency display  
Radio text  
Traffic Information  
Radio Text Scroll  
Switching to traffic information automatically  
when a traffic bulletin starts even when you aren’t  
listening to the radio.  
Scrolling the displayed radio text.  
Press the [SCRL] button.  
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" is  
displayed.  
When a traffic bulletin starts, "Traffic Info"/  
"Announcement" is displayed it and it switches to  
traffic information.  
During reception of an AM station when the Traffic  
Information function is turned ON, it switches to an  
FM station.  
During reception of traffic information the adjusted  
volume is automatically remembered, and the next  
time it switches to traffic information it’s automatically  
the remembered volume.  
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RDS features  
PTY (Program Type)  
Selecting the Program Type and searching for a  
station.  
Speech and Music include the Program type shown  
below.  
Music: No.12 17, 26 30  
Speech: No.3 11, 18 25, 31  
The Program Type can be put in the [1] — [6] button  
memory and called up quickly. Refer to the 'Program  
Type preset' (page 36).  
The display language can be changed. Refer to  
'Changing Language for PTY Function' (page 37).  
1 Enter PTY mode  
Press the [PTY] button.  
This function can’t be used during a traffic bulletin or  
AM reception.  
2 Select the Program Type  
3 Search for the selected Program Type  
station  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
When you want to search for other stations press  
the [4] or [¢] button again.  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the Program  
Type switches as shown below.  
No.  
1.  
Program Type  
Speech  
Display  
"All Speech"  
"All Music"  
2.  
Music  
When the selected Program Type isn’t found, "NO PTY"  
is displayed. Select another Program Type.  
3.  
News  
"News"  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Current Affairs  
Information  
Sport  
"Current Affairs"  
"Information"  
"Sport"  
4 Exit PTY mode  
Press the [PTY] button.  
7.  
8.  
Education  
Drama  
"Education"  
"Drama"  
9.  
Culture  
"Cultures"  
10.  
11.  
12.  
13.  
14.  
15.  
16.  
17.  
18.  
19.  
20.  
21.  
22.  
23.  
24.  
25.  
26.  
27.  
28.  
29.  
30.  
31.  
Science  
Varied  
"Science"  
Program Type preset  
"Varied Speech"  
"Pop Music"  
"Rock Music"  
"Easy Listening M"  
"Light Classic M"  
"Serious Classics"  
"Other Music"  
"Weather & Metr"  
"Finance"  
Putting the Program Type in the Preset button  
memory and calling it up quickly.  
Pop Music  
Rock Music  
Easy Listening Music  
Light Classical  
Serious Classical  
Other Music  
Weather  
Presetting the Program Type  
1 Select the Program Type to preset  
Refer to 'PTY (Program Type)' (page 36).  
2 Preset the Program Type  
Press the desired [1] — [6] button for at least  
2 seconds.  
Finance  
Children's programs  
Social Affairs  
Religion  
Phone In  
Travel  
"Children's Prog"  
"Social Affairs"  
"Religion"  
Calling up the preset Program Type  
"Phone In"  
1 Enter PTY mode  
Refer to 'PTY (Program Type)' (page 36).  
"Travel & Touring"  
"Leisure & Hobby"  
"Jazz Music"  
"Country Music"  
"National Music"  
"Oldies Music"  
"Folk Music"  
"Documentary"  
Leisure  
2 Call up the Program Type  
Press the desired [1] — [6] button.  
Jazz Music  
Country Music  
National Music  
Oldies Music  
Folk Music  
Documentary  
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Changing Language for PTY  
Function  
Selecting the Program Type display language.  
1 Enter PTY mode  
Refer to 'PTY (Program Type)' (page 36).  
2 Enter Changing Language mode  
Press the [SCRL] button.  
3 Select the language  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the language  
switches as shown below.  
Language  
English  
Spanish  
Display  
"English"  
"Spanish"  
"French"  
French  
Dutch  
"Dutch"  
Norwegian  
Portuguese  
Swedish  
German  
"Norwegian"  
"Portuguese"  
"Swedish"  
"German"  
4 Exit Changing Language mode  
Press the [SCRL] button.  
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CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features  
SRC  
2 - 5  
NEXT  
38  
SCRL/ AM/ FM/  
NAME.S DISC- DISC+  
4
¢
Track number  
Track time  
Pause and play  
Press the [38] button.  
Playing CD & MP3/WMA  
Each time the button is pressed the song pauses  
or plays.  
When there is no disc inserted  
1 Open the panel to insert disc  
Press the [0] button.  
Eject the disc  
2 Insert a disc.  
1 Eject the disc  
Press the [0] button.  
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.  
2 Return the panel to the original position  
Press the [0] button.  
3 in. (8cm) disc can’t be played. Using an adapter and  
inserting them into this unit can cause damage.  
The sound will be temporarily muted while the  
faceplate is moving.  
The MP3/WMA media that this unit can play are CD-  
ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW.  
When a disc is inserted  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the "Compact Disc" display.  
The medium formats must be ISO 9660 Level 1, Level  
2, Joliet, or Romeo. The methods and precautions to  
be followed for writing MP3/WMA data are covered  
in 'Notes on playing MP3/WMA' (page 8). Check that  
section before creating your MP3/WMA media.  
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Function of remote  
Playing External Disc  
Direct Track/File Search  
Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc  
player connected to this unit.  
Doing Track/File Search by entering the track/file  
number.  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the display for the disc player you want.  
Display examples:  
1 Enter the track/file number  
Press the number buttons on the remote.  
Display  
Disc player  
CD player  
CD changer  
MD changer  
2 Do Track/File Search  
"Compact Disc"  
"CD Changer"  
"MD Changer"  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Canceling Direct Track/File Search  
Press the [38] button.  
Pause and play  
Press the [38] button.  
Each time the button is pressed it pauses and  
plays.  
Function of disc changers with remote  
Direct Disc Search  
The functions that can be used and the information  
that can be displayed will differ depending on the  
external disc players being connected.  
Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number.  
1 Enter the disc number  
Press the number buttons on the remote.  
2 Do Disc Search  
Press the [DISC+] or [DISC–] button.  
Fast Forwarding and Reversing  
Canceling Direct Disc Search  
Press the [38] button.  
Fast Forwarding  
Hold down on the [¢] button.  
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.  
Reversing  
Hold down on the [4] button.  
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.  
Track/File Search  
Searching for a song on the disc or in the MP3/  
WMA folder.  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Function of disc changer/ MP3/ WMA  
Disc Search/Folder Search  
Selecting the disc set in the Disc changer or the  
folder recorded on the MP3/WMA media.  
Press the [DISC–] or [DISC+] button.  
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CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features  
Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat  
Random Play  
Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or  
MP3/WMA folder you’re listening to.  
Play all the songs on the disc or MP3/WMA folder  
in random order.  
1 Select the key function section  
Press the [NEXT] button.  
1 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).  
Repeatedly press the button until "RDM" is  
displayed above the [3] button.  
Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System'  
(page 10).  
2 Turn ON/OFF the Repeat Play  
Press the [4] ("REP") button.  
Each time the button is pressed the Repeat Play  
switches as shown below.  
2 Turn ON/OFF the Random Play  
Press the [3] ("RDM") button.  
Each time the button is pressed Random Play  
turns ON or OFF.  
When it’s ON, "Random ON" is displayed.  
In CD & External disc source  
Repeat play  
Track Repeat  
(In Disc Changer)  
Display  
"Repeat ON"  
"Track Repeat ON"  
When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song  
select starts.  
Disc Repeat (In Disc Changer)  
OFF  
"Disc Repeat ON"  
"Repeat OFF"  
In MP3/WMA source  
Function of disc changer  
Repeat play  
File Repeat  
Folder Repeat  
OFF  
Display  
Magazine Random Play  
"File Repeat ON"  
"Folder Repeat ON"  
"Repeat OFF"  
Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer  
in random order.  
1 Select the key function section  
Press the [NEXT] button.  
Repeatedly press the button until "M.RDM" is  
displayed above the [5] button.  
Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System'  
(page 10).  
Scan Play  
Playing the first part of each song on the disc  
or MP3/WMA folder you are listening to and  
searching for the song you want to listen to.  
2 Turning ON/OFF the Magazine Random Play  
Press the [5] ("M.RDM") button.  
Each time the button is pressed the Magazine  
Random Play turns ON or OFF.  
1 Select the key function section  
Press the [NEXT] button.  
Repeat to press the button until "SCAN" is  
displayed above the [2] button.  
Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System'  
(page 10).  
When it’s ON, "M.Random ON" is displayed.  
When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song  
select starts.  
2 Start Scan Play  
Press the [2] ("SCAN") button.  
"Scan ON" is displayed.  
3 Release it when the song you want to listen  
to is played  
Press the [2] button.  
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Function of MP3/WMA  
Folder Select  
The methods for moving to other folders in the folder  
select mode are different from those in the folder  
search mode.  
Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to.  
1 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).  
See 'Notes on playing MP3/WMA' (page 8) for details.  
Canceling the Folder Select mode  
Press the [3] ("EXIT") button.  
2 Enter Folder Select mode  
Press the [5] ("FSEL") button.  
"FOLDER SELECT" is displayed.  
During Select mode the folder information is  
displayed as shown below.  
Folder name display  
Displays the current folder name.  
Folder number display  
Displays the number in the folder  
belonging to the currently selected folder.  
3 Select the folder level  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
With the [FM] button you move 1 level down and  
with the [AM] button 1 level up.  
Selecting a folder in the same level  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
With the [4] button you move to the previous  
folder, and with the [¢] button to the next  
folder.  
Returning to the top level  
Press the [4] ("HOME") button.  
Scrolling the folder name display  
Press the [SCRL] button.  
4 Decide the folder to play  
Press the [2] ("OK") button.  
The Folder Select mode releases, and the MP3/  
WMA in the folder being displayed is played.  
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CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features  
Disc Naming (DNPS)  
Attaching a title to a CD.  
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 discs.  
1 Play the disc you want to attach a name to  
- External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the  
CD changer/ player. Refer to the CD changer/ player  
manual.  
The name of a CD can be changed by the same  
operation you used to name it.  
A title can’t be attached to MD or MP3/WMA media.  
Refer to the 'Text Display Switching' (page14/18) and  
select the "DNPS" display.  
2 Enter name set mode  
Press the [NAME.S] button for at least 2  
seconds.  
"NAME SET" is displayed.  
Text/Title Scroll  
3 Move the cursor to the enter character  
position  
Scrolling the displayed CD text or MD title.  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Press the [SCRL] button.  
4 Select the character type  
Press the [2] — [4] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the character  
type switches as shown below.  
Function of disc changers with remote  
DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)  
Character type  
Button  
Alphabet (Upper case/ Lower case)  
Numbers and symbols  
Special characters (Accent characters)  
[2] ("A • a")  
[3] ("1")  
[4] ("CHAR")  
Selecting the CD displayed in the DNPS of the  
CDs set in the Disc changer.  
1 Enter DNPP mode  
5 Select the characters  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.  
When "DNPP" is displayed the DNPS display in  
order.  
Forward / Reverse display  
Press the [DISC–] or [DISC+] button.  
Characters can be entered by using a remote with a  
number button.  
Example: If "DANCE" is entered.  
2 When the disc you want is displayed  
Press the [OK] button on the remote.  
The disc being displayed is played.  
Character  
"D"  
Button  
[3]  
Times pressed  
1
1
2
3
2
"A"  
[2]  
Canceling the DNPP mode  
Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.  
"N"  
[6]  
"C"  
[2]  
"E"  
[3]  
6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 and enter the name.  
7 Exit name set mode  
Press the [NAME.S] button.  
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GSM Hands Free Unit control features  
1 - 6  
NEXT  
TI SCRL AM  
FM  
4
¢
Name/ Telephone number  
Receiving a call  
3 Hang up  
Press the [2] ("HANG") button.  
Received calls can be answered when a GSM  
Hands Free Unit (optional accessory) is connected  
to this unit.  
Inserting a disc while a call is in progress will cause the  
telephone to be hung up.  
1 When a Call is Received  
"Hands Free" will be displayed.  
2 Accept a call  
Press the [1], [3] — [6] or [NEXT] button.  
Display: A  
Switching between the Name and Telephone  
Number  
Press the [TI] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the display  
switches as shown below.  
Information  
Name  
Telephone Number  
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GSM Hands Free Unit control features  
Function of remote  
Phone Book Search  
Direct Dial  
Selecting a telephone number from the phone  
book.  
Inputting the telephone number with number  
buttons on the remote, and dialing.  
1 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.  
1 Select the key function section  
Press the [NEXT] button.  
Repeatedly press the button until "H-F" is  
displayed above the [2]/ [3] button.  
Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System'  
(page 10).  
Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System'  
(page 10).  
2 Enter Hands Free mode  
Press the [2]/ [3] ("H-F") button.  
2 Enter Hands Free mode  
Press the [2]/ [3] ("H-F") button.  
3 Select the Phone Book Search Mode item  
Press the [2] ("SRCH") button.  
Each time the button is pressed the mode  
switches as follows:  
3 Select the Dial Mode  
Press the [3] ("DIAL") button.  
"Number Dial" is displayed.  
4 Enter the telephone number  
Press the number [#], [*] and [+](ANG)  
buttons on the remote.  
Phone Book Search Mode item  
Initial Select Mode  
Redial Mode  
Display  
"Initial SEL"  
"Redial"  
You can input max 32 digits.  
If an incorrect digit is entered, pressing the [4]  
button will clear it.  
4 Select the initial of a person to dial (In Initial  
Select Mode)  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
5 Dial an input number  
Press the [4] ("CALL") button.  
Initials including no corresponding name will not be  
displayed.  
6 Hang up  
Press the [2] ("HANG") button.  
5 Switch the Name  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Canceling the Hands Free mode  
Press the [6] ("RTN") button.  
Switching between the Name and Telephone  
Number  
Press the [TI] button.  
SMS (Short Message Service) Mode  
Not available if the name has not been stored.  
Not applicable if the text scroll function has been set  
to Auto (in menu).  
1 Select the key function section  
Press the [NEXT] button.  
Repeatedly press the button until "H-F" is  
displayed above the [2]/ [3] button.  
Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System'  
(page 10).  
Scrolling the Name and Telephone Number  
Press the [SCRL] button.  
6 Dial a selected number  
Press the [4] ("CALL") button.  
2 Enter Hands Free mode  
Press the [2]/ [3] ("H-F") button.  
7 Hang up  
Press the [2] ("HANG") button.  
3 Select the SMS Mode  
Press the [5] ("SMS") button.  
"SMS Mode" is displayed.  
Canceling the Hands Free mode  
Press the [6] ("RTN") button.  
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4 Select the Message  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
5 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.  
Switching between the Name and Telephone  
Number  
Press the [TI] button.  
Scrolling the Name and Telephone Number  
display  
Press the [SCRL] button.  
6 Exit Hands Free mode  
Press the [6] ("RTN")  
button.  
When New Message is Received, "New Message" is  
displayed.  
Phone Book/ Message (SMS) data  
synchronize  
Synchronizing the data in this unit with the data  
in the GSM telephone.  
1 Select the key function section  
Press the [NEXT] button.  
Repeatedly press the button until "SYNC" is  
displayed above the [3] (KDC-W8027)/ [4] (KDC-  
PSW9527/W9027) button.  
Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System'  
(page 10).  
2 Synchronize the data  
Press the [3]/[4] ("SYNC") button.  
The "GSM Memory SYNC" display turns off when  
data synchronization starts.  
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Menu system  
SRC  
MENU  
AM  
FM  
4
¢
Menu display  
Menu System  
4 Exit Menu mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
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.  
When other items that are applicable to the basic  
operation method above are displayed afterwards  
their setting content chart is entered. (Normally the  
uppermost setting in the chart is the original setting.)  
Also, the explanation for items that aren’t applicable  
('Manual Clock Adjustment' etc.) are entered step by  
step.  
1 Enter Menu mode  
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.  
"MENU" is displayed.  
2 Select the menu item  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Example: When you want to set the beep sound  
select the "Beep" display.  
In Standby mode  
3 Set the menu item  
Security Code  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Example: When "Beep" is selected, each time the  
button is pressed it switches "Beep: ON"  
or "Beep: OFF". Select 1 of them as the  
setting.  
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.  
You can continue by returning to step 2 and  
setting other items.  
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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.  
If an incorrect code is input, "WAITING" is displayed,  
and the input prohibited time shown below is  
generated.  
After the input prohibited time lapses, "CODE" is  
displayed, and input can be done.  
1 Enter Standby  
Number of times the  
incorrect code was input  
Input prohibited time  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the "STANDBY" display.  
1
2
3
4
5 minutes  
1 hour  
2 Enter Menu mode  
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.  
When "MENU" is displayed, "Security" is displayed.  
24 hours  
3 Enter Security Code mode  
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1  
second.  
When "ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is displayed.  
Touch Sensor Tone  
4 Select the digits to enter  
Setting the operation check sound (beep sound)  
ON/OFF.  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
5 Select the Security Code numbers  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Display  
Setting  
"Beep: ON"  
"Beep: OFF"  
Beep is heard.  
Beep canceled.  
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5, and complete the  
Security Code.  
7 Confirm the Security Code  
Press the [¢] button for at least 3 seconds.  
When "RE-ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is  
displayed.  
Manual Clock Adjustment  
8 Do the step 4 through 7 step operation, and  
reenter the security code.  
"APPROVED" is displayed.  
This adjustment can be done when the 'Synchronize  
Clock' (page 48) is set as OFF.  
The Security Code function activates.  
1 Select Clock Adjustment mode  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Select the "Clock Adjust" display.  
If you enter a Code different from your Security Code,  
you have to start over from step 4.  
2 Enter Clock Adjust mode  
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1  
second.  
Press the Reset button and when its removed  
from the battery power source  
1 Turn the power ON.  
The clock display blinks.  
2 Do the step 4 through 7 step operation, and  
reenter the security code.  
"APPROVED" is displayed.  
3 Adjust the hours  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Adjust the minutes  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
The unit can be used.  
4 Exit Clock adjustment mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
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Menu system  
When hands free unit connecting; In Standby  
mode  
Date Adjustment  
Phone voice speaker setting  
1 Select Date Adjust mode  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Select the "Date Adjust" display.  
Selecting the speaker to output the Phone voice.  
Display  
"SP SEL: ALL"  
Setting  
2 Enter Date Adjust mode  
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1  
second.  
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" Phone voice sent to the front left speaker.  
The date display blinks.  
3 Selecting the item (day, month, or year) to  
adjust  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
The items that are blinking are items that can be  
adjusted.  
When hands free unit connecting  
Microphone sensitivity adjust  
4 Adjust each item  
Adjusting the volume of the Microphone.  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Display and Setting  
"HF MIC ADJ: 00"  
5 Repeat step 3 and 4 operation and adjust the  
date.  
6 Exit Date adjustment mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
"HF MIC ADJ: 15" (Original setting)  
"HF MIC ADJ: 31"  
Date Mode  
When hands free unit connecting  
Setting the date format.  
Auto Response time Adjust  
1 Select Date Mode  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Select the "Date Mode" display.  
Setting the time from an incoming call to the  
automatic response.  
2 Select the date format  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Display and Setting  
"Wait Time: OFF"  
"Wait Time: 1s"  
"Wait Time: 5s" (Original setting)  
"Wait Time: 30s"  
Synchronize Clock  
Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this  
unit’s clock.  
If the time set in the GSM telephone is shorter than  
that set in the unit, the former will be used.  
Display  
"SYNC: ON"  
"SYNC: OFF"  
Setting  
Synchronizes the time.  
Adjust the time manually.  
It takes 3 to 4 minutes to synchronize the clock.  
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DSI (Disabled System Indicator)  
Dimmer  
A red indicator will blink on the unit after the  
faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves.  
Dimming this unit’s display automatically when  
the vehicle light switch is turned ON.  
Display  
Setting  
Display  
Setting  
"DSI: ON"  
"DSI: OFF"  
LED flashes.  
LED OFF.  
"Dimmer: ON"  
"Dimmer: OFF"  
The display dims.  
The display doesn’t dim.  
Selectable Illumination  
OFF Wait Time Setting  
Selecting the button illumination color as green  
or red.  
Setting the time until the faceplate hide  
operation starts after the power is turned OFF.  
The faceplate can be removed only during the set  
time period.  
Display  
Setting  
"Button: Red"  
"Button: Green"  
The illumination color is red.  
The illumination color is green.  
Display and Setting  
"Off Wait : 0sec"  
"Off Wait : 3sec" (Original setting)  
"Off Wait : 25sec"  
Triangle indicator setting  
Sets the blinking mode during triangle indicator  
system adjustment (such as audio control, audio  
setup, multi-key system setup).  
In Standby mode  
Display  
"TRIAGL Blink:ON"  
"TRIAGL Blink:OFF"  
Setting  
Eject angle setting  
The Triangle indicator blinks.  
The Triangle indicator does not blink.  
This function sets the opening and closing  
operation of a panel when a disc is inserted and  
when it is ejected.  
Display  
Setting  
Font Type Select  
"Eject ANG: Slope" Opens and closes the panel while maintaining  
the angle of the control panel to the set angle.  
Selecting the display font.  
"Eject ANG: Level" Opens and closes the panel after setting the  
angle of the control panel to the horizontal  
position.  
1 Select Font Type Select Mode  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Select the "Font Select" display.  
2 Select the font  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
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Menu system  
In Standby mode  
In Standby mode  
Panel action setting  
Built-in Amp Mute Setting  
Sets the panel movement when the panel action  
(back/forward movement) is set to its most end  
position.  
Toggles ON or OFF the mute control on the built-  
in amplifier.  
Turning ON this control enhances the preout  
quality.  
Display  
Setting  
"Panel Control:1" No angle can be adjusted if the panel position  
has been set to its most end position. Also, if you  
have set the angle below the horizontal position,  
the angle is set to horizontal when you set the  
panel to its most end position.  
Display  
"AMP Mute: OFF"  
"AMP Mute: ON"  
Setting  
The built-in amplifier activates.  
The built-in amplifier deactivates.  
"Panel Control:2" The angle can be adjusted regardless of the  
panel position.  
B.M.S. (Bass Management System)  
Function of the KDC-W8027  
Adjust the bass boost level of the external  
amplifier using the main unit.  
System Q Setting  
Setting whether the display indicates the System  
Q factors (Bass center frequency, Bass Q factor,  
Bass extend, Middle center frequency, Middle  
Q factor, and Treble center frequency) in Audio  
control.  
Display  
Setting  
Bass boost level is flat.  
Bass boost level is low (+6dB).  
Bass boost level is mid (+12dB).  
Bass boost level is high (+18dB).  
"AMP Bass: Flat"  
"AMP Bass: +6"  
"AMP Bass: +12"  
"AMP Bass: +18"  
Display  
Setting  
"System Q: ON"  
"System Q: OFF"  
The System Q factors are displayed.  
The System Q factors aren’t displayed.  
Refer to the catalog or instruction manual for power  
amplifiers that can be controlled from this unit.  
For amplifiers there are the model that can be set  
from Flat to +18 dB, and the model that can be set  
from Flat to +12 dB.  
When an amplifier that can only be set to +12 is  
connected to the unit, "AMP Bass: +18" won’t work  
correctly even if it’s selected.  
Function of the KDC-PSW9527/KDC-W9027  
Audio Setup  
Switches between the Easy mode and PRO mode  
(for detailed setup) during Audio setup.  
B.M.S. Frequency Offset  
Display  
Setting  
"Audio Setup:Easy" Selects the quick Audio setup.  
"Audio Setup:PRO" Selects the detailed Audio setup.  
Setting the central frequency boosted by B.M.S.  
Display  
Setting  
"AMP FRQ: Normal"  
"AMP FRQ: Low"  
Boost with the normal central frequency.  
Drop the normal central frequency 20%.  
Refer to 'Audio Setup (Easy)' (page 28) and 'Audio  
Setup (PRO)' (page 30).  
"Audio Setup:Easy" : [CABIN] [SP-SEL] [SP-LEV] [CALL]  
"Audio Setup:PRO" : [X’over] [DTA] [EQ] [SP-LEV]  
[MEMORY] [CALL]  
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In Tuner mode  
Tuning mode Display  
Operation  
News Bulletin with Timeout Setting  
Auto seek  
"Seek mode: Auto 1" Automatic search for a  
station.  
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.  
Preset station "Seek mode: Auto 2" Search in order of the stations  
seek  
in the Preset memory.  
Manual  
"Seek mode: Manual" Normal manual tuning  
control.  
Display and Setting  
"News: OFF"  
"News: 00min"  
In Tuner mode  
"News: 90min"  
Auto Memory Entry  
When "News: 00min" — "News: 90min" is set, the  
News Bulletin Interrupt function is ON.  
When it’s ON, the "News " indicator is ON.  
When the news bulletin starts, "News " is  
displayed, and it switches to the news bulletin.  
For the operation method refer to 'Auto Memory  
Entry' (page 34).  
AF (Alternative Frequency)  
When poor reception is experienced,  
automatically switch to another frequency  
broadcasting the same program in the same RDS  
network with better reception.  
If you choose the "20min" setting, further news  
bulletins will not be received for 20 minutes once the  
first news bulletin is received.  
The news bulletin volume is the same level that was  
set for 'Traffic Information' (page 35).  
This function is only available if the desired station  
sends PTY-code for news bulletin or belongs to  
'Enhanced Other Network'-Network sending PTY-code  
for news bulletin.  
Display  
"AF: ON"  
"AF: OFF"  
Setting  
The AF function is ON.  
The AF function is OFF.  
When the News Bulletin Interrupt function is ON, it  
switches to an FM station.  
When no other stations with stronger reception are  
available for the same program in the RDS network,  
you may hear the incoming broadcast in bits and  
snatches. Turn OFF the AF function in such a case.  
In Tuner mode  
Local Seek  
Only stations whose reception is good are  
searched for in auto seek tuning.  
Restricting RDS Region (Region  
Restrict Function)  
Display  
Setting  
You can choose whether or not to restrict the  
RDS channels, received with the AF function for a  
particular network, to a specific region.  
"Local Seek: OFF"  
"Local Seek: ON"  
The local seek function is OFF.  
The local seek function is ON.  
Display  
Setting  
"Regional: ON"  
"Regional: OFF"  
The Region Restrict Function is ON.  
The Region Restrict Function is OFF.  
In Tuner mode  
Tuning Mode  
Sets the tuning mode.  
Sometimes stations in the same network broadcast  
different programs or use different program service  
names.  
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Menu system  
Auto TP Seek  
Display  
Setting  
"OFF: – – – – –" Power OFF Timer function is OFF.  
"OFF: 20min"  
(Original setting)  
"OFF: 40min"  
"OFF:60min"  
When the TI function is ON and poor reception  
conditions are experienced when listening to  
a traffic information station, another traffic  
information station with better reception will be  
searched for automatically.  
Turns the power OFF after 20 minutes.  
Turns the power OFF after 40 minutes.  
Turns the power OFF after 60 minutes.  
Display  
"ATPS: ON"  
"ATPS: OFF"  
Setting  
The Auto TP Seek Function is ON.  
The Auto TP Seek Function is OFF.  
This setting is done after setting 'Security Code' (page  
46).  
Built-in Auxiliary input Setting  
In FM reception  
Set the Built-in Auxiliary Input function.  
Monaural Reception  
Display  
Setting  
Noise can be reduced when stereo broadcasts are  
received as monaural.  
"Builtin AUX: OFF" When selecting the source there’s no Auxiliary  
Input.  
Display  
"MONO: OFF"  
"MONO: ON"  
Setting  
The monaural reception is OFF.  
The monaural reception is ON.  
"Builtin AUX: ON" When selecting the source there’s Auxiliary  
Input.  
In Standby mode  
Text Scroll  
CD Read Setting  
Setting the displayed text scroll.  
When there is a problem on playing a CD with  
special format, this setting play the CD by force.  
Display  
Setting  
"Scroll: Manual"  
"Scroll: Auto"  
Doesn’t scroll.  
Scrolls when the display changes.  
Display  
"CD READ: 1"  
"CD READ: 2"  
Setting  
Play CD and MP3/WMA.  
Play CD by force.  
The text scrolled is shown below.  
- CD text  
Setting "CD READ: 2" cannot play MP3/WMA.  
- Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/  
Some music CDs may not be played back even in the  
"CD READ: 2" mode.  
Album name  
- MD title  
- Radio text  
- Text for GSM hands free source (message, etc.)  
Function of the KDC-PSW9527  
In Standby mode  
Power OFF Timer  
Picture downloading  
Setting the timer to turn this unit’s power OFF  
automatically when Standby mode continues.  
Using this setting can save the vehicle’s battery  
power.  
Downloading movies and wallpapers.  
Downloaded pictures can be used for the display  
of this unit.  
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When a new movie is downloaded, it is overwritten to  
the currently downloaded movie.  
1 Inset a CD-R/CD-RW.  
Insert a CD-R/CD-RW containing files to be  
downloaded into this unit.  
Also, when a new wallpaper is downloaded, it is  
overwritten to the currently downloaded wallpaper.  
There is no way to delete the downloaded pictures.  
The downloaded pictures can be used for display.  
'Graphic part/ Spectrum Analyzer Display Switching'  
(page 17)  
Refer to 'Playing CD & MP3/WMA' (page 38) for  
details.  
describes how to make CD-R/CD-RW.  
'Wallpaper selecting' (page 17)  
2 Enter Standby  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the "STANDBY" display.  
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.  
3 Enter Menu mode  
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.  
"MENU" is displayed.  
4 Select the downloading mode  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Select the "DISP Data DL" display.  
When LX AMP unit connecting  
5 Enter the downloading mode  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
"File Check!!" is displayed.  
AMP Control  
You can control the LX AMP connected to the  
unit.  
6 Select files to be downloaded  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
1 Select AMP Control mode  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Select the "AMP Control" display.  
7 Start downloading  
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 2  
seconds.  
"Downloading" is displayed.  
When the downloading finishes, "Finished  
Download" is displayed.  
2 Enter AMP Control mode  
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1  
second.  
3 Select the AMP Control item for adjustment  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Picture download may take as long as 10 minutes.  
For the details of the AMP Control item, see the  
Instruction manual attached to the LX AMP.  
4 Adjust the AMP Control item  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Gradation Level  
5 Exit AMP Control mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
Canceling Downloading  
Press the [MENU] button.  
You cannot use the LX AMP operation during standby  
mode.  
8 Exit the downloading mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
The number of files that can be downloaded.  
- Downloaded movie: 1 file  
- Wallpaper: 1 file  
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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.  
To use the rotary volume knob for item setup, select  
"Rotary SEL: ON" and press the [1] button in each  
setup mode.  
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Basic Operations of remote  
Loading and Replacing the battery  
Basic operations  
Use one lithium battery (CR2025).  
[VOL.] buttons  
Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned  
properly, following the illustration inside the case.  
Adjusting the volume.  
[SRC] button  
Each time the button is pressed the source  
switches.  
For the source switching order refer to 'Selecting  
the Source' (page 13).  
Keep on slide  
[ATT] button  
Turning the volume down quickly.  
When it is pressed again it returns to the previous  
level.  
Pull out  
2WARNING  
Store unused batteries out of the reach of children.  
Contact a doctor immediately if the battery is  
accidentally swallowed.  
Do not set the remote on hot places such as above  
the dashboard.  
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Basic Operations of remote  
In Tuner source  
GSM Hands Free Unit operations  
[FM]/ [AM] buttons  
Select the band.  
[4]/ [¢] buttons  
Switching the display.  
Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches  
between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.  
[FM]/ [AM] buttons  
Switching the initials and messages.  
[4]/ [¢] buttons  
[0] — [9]/ [+]/ [#]/ [ ] buttons  
When in 'Direct Dial' (page 44), enter the  
telephone number.  
*
Tune up or down band.  
[0] — [9] buttons  
Press buttons [1] — [6] to recall preset stations.  
[
] button  
[DIRECT]/ [OK] button  
Enters and cancels the 'Direct Access Tuning'  
(page 33) mode.  
Entering and switching the Hands Free mode.  
Press the button for at least one second to dial a  
phone number or to hang up.  
[38] button  
Enters and cancels the 'PTY (Program Type)'  
(page 36) mode.  
[DNPP] button  
Enters and cancels the 'SNPP (Station Name  
Preset Play)' (page 34) mode.  
In Disc source  
[4]/ [¢] buttons  
Doing track/file forward and backward.  
[DISC+]/ [DISC–] buttons  
Doing disc/folder forward and backward.  
[38] button  
Each time the button is pressed the song pauses  
and plays.  
[DNPP] button  
Enters and cancels the 'DNPP (Disc Name Preset  
Play)' (page 42) mode.  
[0] — [9] buttons  
When in 'Direct Track/File Search' (page 39) and  
'Direct Disc Search' (page 39), enter the track/file/  
disc number.  
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Accessories/ Installation Procedure  
Accessories  
Installation Procedure  
1. To prevent short circuits, remove the key from  
the ignition and disconnect the - terminal of  
the battery.  
1
2. Make the proper input and output wire  
connections for each unit.  
3. Connect the wire on the wiring harness.  
..........1  
4. Take Connector B on the wiring harness and  
connect it to the speaker connector in your  
vehicle.  
2
5. Take Connector A on the wiring harness and  
connect it to the external power connector on  
your vehicle.  
6. Connect the wiring harness connector to the  
unit.  
..........2  
7. Install the unit in your car.  
8. Reconnect the - terminal of the battery.  
3
9. Turn the vehicle’s ignition key on and open the  
panel.  
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.  
4
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.  
..........2  
If your vehicle’s ignition does not have an ACC position,  
or if the ignition wire is connected to a power source  
with constant voltage such as a battery wire, the power  
will not be linked with the ignition (i.e., it will not turn on  
and off along with the ignition). If you want to link the  
unit’s power with the ignition, connect the ignition wire  
to a power source that can be turned on and off with the  
ignition key.  
If the fuse blows, first make sure that the wires have not  
caused a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one  
with the same rating.  
Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other  
similar material. To prevent short circuits, also do not  
remove the caps on the ends of the unconnected wires  
or the terminals.  
Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to  
which they correspond. The unit may receive damage or  
fail to work if you share the - wires and/or ground them  
to any metal part in the car.  
After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps,  
indicators, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.  
If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so  
that the faceplate does not hit the lid when closing and  
opening.  
Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less.  
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Connecting Wires to Terminals  
A
B
Subwoofer output  
(Navy Blue)  
Center output  
(Navy Blue)  
KDC-PSW9527  
KDC-W9027  
KDC-W8027  
Subwoofer output  
(Black)  
A
B
Subwoofer right  
output (Red)  
Subwoofer left  
output (White)  
Front right output (Red)  
Front left output (White)  
Rear right output (Red)  
Antenna Conversion Adaptor  
(ISO–JASO) (Accessory3)  
Rear left output (White)  
AUX right input (Red)  
AUX left input (White)  
Antenna Cord (ISO)  
To External Display/  
Steering remote  
FM/AM antenna  
input  
To KENWOOD disc changer/  
Fuse (10A)  
GSM hands free unit/  
External optional accessory  
To connect these leads, refer  
to the relevant instruction  
manuals.  
Wiring harness  
(Accessory1)  
External amplifier control wire  
(Pink/ Black)  
To "EXT.AMP.CONT." terminal of the amplifier  
having the external amp control function.  
EXT.  
CONT  
TEL mute wire (Brown)  
Connect to the terminal that is grounded  
when either the telephone rings or during  
conversation.  
TEL MUTE  
To connect the KENWOOD navigation  
system, consult your navigation  
manual.  
If no connections are made, do  
not let the wire come out from  
the tab.  
Power control/ Motor antenna  
control wire (Blue/White)  
Connect either to the power control terminal  
when using the optional power amplifier, or to  
the antenna control terminal in the vehicle.  
P.CONT  
ANT.CONT  
Battery wire (Yellow)  
Ignition wire (Red)  
See next page  
A–7 Pin (Red)  
A–4 Pin (Yellow)  
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Connector A  
Connector B  
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
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Connector Function Guide  
Pin Numbers for Cable Colour  
ISO Connectors  
External Power  
Connector  
2WARNING  
Connecting the ISO Connector  
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.  
Functions  
A-4  
A-5  
A-6  
A-7  
A-8  
Yellow  
Battery  
Power Control  
Dimmer  
Ignition (ACC)  
Earth (Ground)  
Connection  
Blue/White  
Orange/White  
Red  
Please be sure to reconnect the cable as shown 2 below  
to install this unit to the Volkswagen vehicles etc.  
Black  
Speaker  
Connector  
1(Default setting) The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle’s  
ISO connector is linked with the ignition, and  
the A-4 pin (yellow) is connected to the constant  
power supply.  
B-1  
B-2  
B-3  
B-4  
B-5  
Purple  
Purple/Black  
Gray  
Gray/Black  
White  
Rear Right (+)  
Rear Right (–)  
Front Right (+)  
Front Right (–)  
Front Left (+)  
Ignition cable (Red)  
A-7 Pin (Red)  
B-6  
B-7  
B-8  
White/Black  
Green  
Green/Black  
Front Left (–)  
Rear Left (+)  
Rear Left (–)  
Unit  
Battery cable (Yellow)  
Vehicle  
A-4 Pin (Yellow)  
2The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle’s ISO connector  
is connected to the constant power supply, and  
the A-4 pin (yellow) is linked to the ignition.  
Ignition cable  
A-7 Pin (Red)  
(Red)  
Unit  
Vehicle  
A-4 Pin (Yellow)  
Battery cable  
(Yellow)  
3The A-4 pin (yellow) of the vehicle’s ISO  
connector is not connected to anything, while  
the A-7 pin (red) is connected to the constant  
power supply (or both the A-7 (red) and A-4  
(yellow) pins are connected to the constant  
power supply).  
Ignition cable  
(Red)  
A-7 Pin (Red)  
Unit  
Vehicle  
Connect to a power source  
that can be turned on and  
off with the ignition key.  
Battery cable  
(Yellow)  
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Installation  
Installation  
Locking the Backpanel to the unit  
If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main  
unit so that it does not fall off.  
Metal mounting strap  
(commercially available)  
1 Refer to the Removing the Backpanel function of  
the section on 'Theft Deterrent Panel' (page 20)  
and remove the Backpanel.  
Firewall or metal support  
2 Insert the panel lock screws into the holes at the  
sides of the panel.  
Bend the tabs of the  
mounting sleeve with a  
screwdriver or similar utensil  
and attach it in place.  
Self-tapping screw  
(commercially available)  
Accessory4  
3 Reattach the Backpanel.  
Screw (M4X8)  
(commercially available)  
Never insert the panel lock screws in any other screw  
holes than the one specified. If you insert them in  
another hole, it will contract and may cause damage to  
the mechanical parts inside the unit.  
Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If  
the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the  
sound may skip).  
To attach this unit, make sure the front of the control  
panel faces you and fit it into the mounting sleeve by  
pressing the four corners of the hard rubber frame at the  
same time.  
Do not apply strong pressure to other sections than the  
corners; otherwise troubles such as the impossibility of  
opening or closing the panel may result.  
The hollow at the center of the rubber frame is designed  
to make it easier to remove discs.  
If you do not want the hollow to be visible, mount the  
rubber frame in the opposite direction (with the flat side  
at the top instead of the bottom).  
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Removing the Unit  
Removing the hard rubber frame  
Removing the Unit  
1 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.  
1 Refer to the section 'Removing the hard rubber  
frame' (page 61) and then remove the hard  
rubber frame.  
2 Remove the screw (M4 × 8) on the back panel.  
3 Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots  
on each side, as shown.  
Screw (M4X8)  
(commercially available)  
Lock  
Catch  
Accessory2  
Removal tool  
2 When the upper level is removed, remove the  
lower two locations.  
Accessory2  
Removal tool  
4 Lower the removal tool toward the bottom, and  
pull out the unit halfway while pressing towards  
the inside.  
The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the  
same manner.  
Be careful to avoid injury from the catch pins on the  
removal tool.  
5 Pull the unit all the way out with your hands,  
being careful not to drop it.  
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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.  
? The Bass center frequency, Bass quality factor,  
Bass extend, Middle center frequency, Middle  
quality factor, and Treble center frequency can’t  
be adjusted.  
The 'System Q Setting' (page 50) is set OFF.  
Set it ON.  
General  
? No sound can be heard, or the volume is low.  
The fader or balance settings are set all the way to  
one side.  
? The power does not turn ON.  
The fuse has blown.  
Center the fader and balance settings.  
After checking for short circuits in the wires,  
replace the fuse with one with the same  
rating.  
The input/output wires or wiring harness are  
connected incorrectly.  
Reconnect the input/output wires or the  
wiring harness correctly. See the section on  
'Connecting Wires to Terminals'.  
Speaker cable touches on chassis etc.  
Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly  
and press the reset button.  
The values of Volume offset are low.  
The Demonstration mode has been selected.  
Turn up the Volume offset, referring to the  
section on 'Audio Control' (KDC-W8027) (page  
22)/ 'Audio control' (KDC-PSW9527/W9027)  
(page 26).  
Hold down button [5] and press the Reset  
button to release the Demonstration mode.  
? There’s a source you can’t switch.  
There’s no media inserted.  
The 'Built-in Amp Mute Setting' (page 50) is ON.  
Turn it OFF.  
Set the media you want to listen to. If there’s  
no media in this unit, you can’t switch to each  
source.  
If the PLII is selected by 'Audio Setup (Easy mode)'  
(KDC-PSW9527/W9027) (page28) and if the Front  
speaker is set to "16 — 710" and the Center  
speaker is set to "16 over," the subwoofer does not  
sound.  
The Disc changer isn’t connected.  
Connect the Disc changer. If the Disc changer  
isn’t connected to it’s input terminal, You can’t  
switch to an external disc source.  
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? The memory is erased when the ignition is  
turned OFF.  
? The sound quality is poor or distorted.  
One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a  
screw in the car.  
The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly  
connected.  
Check the speaker wiring.  
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the  
section on 'Connecting Wires to Terminals'.  
The speakers are not wired correctly.  
Reconnect the speaker wires so that each  
output terminal is connected to a different  
speaker.  
? There’s no loudness effect.  
The 'System Q' (KDC-W8027) (page 20) is set to  
SRS WOW.  
? Subwoofer Output, Subwoofer Low Pass Filter  
and Subwoofer setting can’t be done.  
Turn it to the other items.  
The 'Dual Zone System' (page 24) is ON.  
? The TEL mute function does not work.  
Turn it OFF.  
The TEL mute wire is not connected properly.  
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the  
section on 'Connecting Wires to Terminals'.  
? The Touch Sensor Tone doesn’t sound.  
The preout jack is being used.  
The Touch Sensor Tone can’t be output from  
the preout jack.  
? The TEL mute function turns ON even though the  
TEL mute wire is not connected.  
The TEL mute wire is touching a metal part of the  
? Even though Synchronize Clock is ON, the clock  
can’t be adjusted.  
car.  
Pull the TEL mute wire away from the metal  
part of the car.  
The received RDS station isn’t sending time data.  
Receive another RDS station.  
? Even if Loudness is turned ON, high-pitched tone  
isn’t compensated for.  
? The Dimmer function doesn’t work.  
The Dimmer wire isn’t connected correctly.  
Check the Dimmer wire connection.  
Tuner source is selected.  
High-pitched tone isn’t compensated for when  
in Tuner source.  
The 'System Q' (KDC-W8027) (page 20) is set to  
SRS WOW.  
Turn it to the other items.  
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Disc source  
? The panel is not hidden even when the power is  
turned off.  
? "AUX EXT" is displayed without achieving  
The protection function for preventing fingers or  
other things from getting caught in between the  
panel and this unit has been activated.  
External disc control mode.  
Unsupported disc changer is connected.  
Use the disc changer mentioned in the  
'About CD players/disc changers connected  
to this unit' (page 5) of the section on 'Safety  
precautions'.  
Turn off the power again.  
? Sound is interrupted when Dual Zone System is  
set to ON.  
When Dual Zone System is set to ON while  
the Menu system’s 'AF (Alternative Frequency)'  
(page 51) is set to ON, the sound quality may be  
adversely affected if the internal source is set to  
the tuner.  
? The specified disc does not play, but another one  
plays instead.  
The specified CD is quite dirty.  
Clean the CD.  
The disc is loaded in a different slot from that  
specified.  
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Eject the disc magazine and check the  
number for the specified disc.  
? There are no audio control effects.  
FOCUS/ SRS 3D item on 'Audio control' (KDC-  
PSW9527/W9027) (page 26) and SRS WOW item  
on 'System Q' (KDC-W8027) (page 20) have no  
effect in rear output.  
The disc is severely scratched.  
Try another disc instead.  
? A CD ejects as soon as it is loaded.  
The CD is quite dirty.  
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Clean the CD, referring to the CD cleaning of  
the section on 'About CDs' (page 7).  
? The Control Panel moves although you do not  
desire.  
The Demonstration mode has been selected.  
? Can’t remove disc.  
The cause is that more than 10 minutes has  
Hold down button [5] and press the Reset  
button to release the Demonstration mode.  
elapsed since the vehicle ACC switch was turned  
OFF.  
? Some speakers may not sound even if you  
control the "T-TONE".  
The disc can only be removed within 10  
minutes of the ACC switch being turned OFF.  
If more than 10 minutes has elapsed, turn  
the ACC switch ON again and press the Eject  
button.  
You have selected "None" by Speaker Select  
control.  
The speaker does not sound if it has been set  
to "None" by Speaker Select control.  
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? The disc won’t insert.  
There’s already another disc inserted.  
Press the [0] button and remove the disc.  
The subwoofer does not sound.  
Tuner source  
? Direct Search can’t be done.  
Another function is ON.  
Turn Random Play or other functions OFF.  
? Radio reception is poor.  
The car antenna is not extended.  
Pull the antenna out all the way.  
The antenna control wire is not connected.  
? Track Search can’t be done.  
For the discs/folders first or last song.  
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the  
section on 'Connecting Wires to Terminals'.  
For each disc/folder, Track Search can’t be  
done in the backward direction for the first  
song or in the forward direction for the last  
song.  
? The desired frequency can’t be entered with the  
Direct Access Tuning.  
A station that can’t be received is being entered.  
Enter a station that can be received.  
You’re trying to enter a frequency with a 0.01 MHz  
unit.  
What can be designated in the FM band is to  
0.1 MHz.  
? It isn’t the set Traffic information sound volume.  
The set sound volume is less than the tuner sound  
volume.  
If the tuner sound volume is louder than the  
set sound volume,the tuner sound volume is  
used.  
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MP3/WMA source  
The messages shown below display your  
systems condition.  
? Cannot play an MP3/WMA.  
The media is scratched or dirty.  
Eject:  
No disc magazine has been loaded in  
the changer. The disc magazine is not  
completely loaded.  
Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning  
of the section on 'About CDs' (page 7).  
Load the disc magazine properly.  
No CD in the unit.  
Insert the CD.  
? 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).  
No Disc:  
No disc has been loaded in the disc  
magazine.  
Load a disc into the disc magazine.  
The recording condition is bad.  
Record the media again or use another media.  
TOC Error:  
No disc has been loaded in the disc  
magazine.  
Load a disc into the disc magazine.  
The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-  
down. The CD is scratched a lot.  
Clean the CD and load it correctly.  
? The MP3/WMA track time isn’t displayed  
correctly.  
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There are times when it isn’t displayed  
correctly according to the MP3/WMA  
recording conditions.  
E-05:  
The CD is upside-down.  
Load the CD correctly.  
If the following situations, consult your  
nearest service center:  
Blank Disc:  
Nothing has been recorded on the MD.  
Even though the disc changer is connected, the  
Disc Changer source is not ON, with "AUX EXT"  
showing in the display during the Changer Mode.  
No Track Disc: No tracks are recorded on the MD,  
although it has a title.  
E-15:  
Media was played that doesn’t have data  
recorded that the unit can play.  
Use media that has data recorded that  
the unit can play.  
No Music Data: Media was played that doesn’t have data  
recorded that the unit can play.  
Use media that has data recorded that  
the unit can play.  
Files for picture downloading only are  
recorded in CD-R/CD-RW.  
No Panel:  
E-77:  
The faceplate of the slave unit being  
connected to this unit has been removed.  
Replace it.  
The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.  
Press the reset button on the unit. If the  
"E-77" code does not disappear, consult  
your nearest service center.  
Mecha Error: Something is wrong with the disc  
magazine. Or the unit is malfunctioning for  
some reason.  
Check the disc magazine. And then  
press the reset button on the unit. If the  
"Mecha Error" code does not disappear,  
consult your nearest service center.  
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Hold Error:  
The protective circuit in the unit activates  
when the temperature inside the  
automatic disc changer exceeds 60°C  
(140°F), stopping all operation.  
Cool down the unit by opening  
the windows or turning on the air  
conditioner. As the temperature falls  
below 60°C (140°F), the disc will start  
playing again.  
No Display File:  
No file that can be downloaded is  
contained in the CD-ROM.  
Make sure that a files created with  
disp.com> is contained in the CD-ROM.  
Do not delete the extension (.kbm)  
created when the file was created.  
Incorrect File: The file selected to be downloaded has a  
format that this unit cannot read.  
NO NAME:  
• Attempted to display DNPS during the CD  
play having no disc names preset.  
• Attempted to display SNPS during the  
receiving session of the station having no  
station name preset.  
• Attempted to display the ID3 tag while  
the MP3/WMA having no ID3 tag is being  
played.  
Recreate the file.  
Writing Error: Writing failed while the file was  
downloaded.  
Try the downloading again.  
DEMO MODE: The Demonstration mode has been  
selected.  
Hold down button [5] and press  
the Reset button to release the  
Demonstration mode.  
Waiting:  
Load:  
Radio text data is being received.  
Discs are being exchanged in the Disc  
changer.  
Reading:  
The unit is reading the data on the disc.  
NO ACCESS:  
After setting it in the Disc Changer, DNPP  
was done without having it been played at  
least 1 time.  
IN (Blink):  
The CD player section is not operating  
properly.  
Reinsert the CD. If the CD cannot be  
ejected or the display continues to flash  
even when the CD has been properly  
reinserted, please switch off the power  
and consult your nearest service center.  
Unsupported File:  
A MP3/WMA is played with a format that  
this unit can’t support.  
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Protected File: A copy-protected file is played.  
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Can’t Download/ Download Error:  
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.  
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Specifications  
Specifications subject to change without notice.  
FM tuner section  
Audio section  
Frequency range (50 kHz space)  
: 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz  
Maximum output power  
: 50 W x 4  
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB)  
: 0.7 µV /75 Ω  
Output power (DIN 45324, +B=14.4V)  
: 30 W x 4  
Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB)  
: 1.6 µV /75 Ω  
Tone action  
(KDC-W8027)  
Frequency response ( 3.0 dB)  
Bass : 60 Hz – 150 Hz 8 dB  
Middle : 500 Hz – 2 kHz 8 dB  
Treble : 10 kHz – 17.5 kHz 8 dB  
(KDC-PSW9527/W9027)  
Bass : 60 Hz – 400 Hz 9 dB  
Middle : 500 Hz – 3.15 kHz 9 dB  
Treble : 4 kHz – 16 kHz 9 dB  
Preout level / Load (during disc play)  
: 5000 mV/10 kΩ (KDC-PSW9527/W9027)  
: 2000 mV/10 kΩ (KDC-W8027)  
: 30 Hz – 15 kHz  
Signal to Noise ratio (MONO)  
: 65 dB  
Selectivity (DIN) ( 400 kHz)  
: ≥ 80 dB  
Stereo separation (1 kHz)  
: 35 dB  
MW tuner section  
Frequency range (9 kHz space)  
: 531 kHz – 1611 kHz  
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB)  
: 25 µV  
Preout impedance (during disc play)  
: ≤ 80 Ω (KDC-PSW9527/W9027)  
: ≤ 600 Ω (KDC-W8027)  
Auxiliary input  
Frequency response ( 1 dB)  
: 20 Hz – 20 kHz  
Input Maximum Voltage  
: 1200 mV  
LW tuner section  
Frequency range  
: 153 kHz – 281 kHz  
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB)  
: 45 µV  
Input Impedance  
: 100 kΩ  
CD player section  
General  
Laser diode  
: GaAlAs  
Digital filter (D/A)  
: 8 Times Over Sampling  
D/A Converter  
: 1 Bit  
Spindle speed (CD-DA) (MP3) (WMA)  
: 1000 – 400 rpm (CLV 2times)  
Wow & Flutter  
: Below Measurable Limit  
Frequency response ( 1 dB)  
: 10 Hz – 20 kHz  
Operating voltage (11 – 16V allowable)  
: 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)  
Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz)  
: 0.01 %  
Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz)  
: 105 dB  
Dynamic range  
: 93 dB  
Channel separation  
: 95 dB  
MP3 decode  
: Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3  
WMA decode  
: Compliant with Windows Media Audio  
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