Kenwood KDC-4027 Instruction Manual

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KDC-4027
KDC-4027V
KDC-3027A
KDC-3027G
KDC-308A
KDC-308G
KDC-F327A
KDC-F327G
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
© B64-2673-00 / 00 (EN/E2N)

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  • Page 1 KDC-4027 KDC-4027V KDC-3027A KDC-3027G KDC-308A KDC-308G KDC-F327A KDC-F327G CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-2673-00 / 00 (EN/E2N)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety precautions...3 About RDS ...5 About CDs...5 General features ...6 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Loudness System Q Audio Control Speaker Setting Switching Display Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute Tuner features ...9 Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning RDS features ...11 Traffic Information...
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players released in 1998 or later can be connected to this unit. Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwood dealer for connectable models of disc changers/ CD players. Note that any KENWOOD disc changers/ CD...
  • Page 4 Safety precautions NOTE • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If the unit does not seem to be working right, try pressing the reset button first. If that does not solve the problem, consult your Kenwood dealer.
  • Page 5: About Rds

    About RDS RDS (Radio Data System) When listening to an RDS station, the programme service name of the station is displayed, advising you quickly which station is being received. RDS (Radio Data System) stations also transmit alternative frequency data for the same station.
  • Page 6: General Features

    Press the [SRC] button. Source required Tuner External disc (Function of the KDC-4027/KDC-4027V) Standby (Illumination only mode) This unit automatically turns full power OFF after 20 minutes lapses in Standby mode in order to save the vehicles battery. The time until full power OFF can be set in <Power OFF Timer>...
  • Page 7: Loudness

    Attenuator Turning the volume down quickly. Press the [ATT] button. Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator turns ON or OFF. When it’s ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks. Loudness Compensating for low and high tones during low volume. Press the [LOUD] button for at least 1 second. Each time the button is pressed for at least 1 second the Loudness turns ON or OFF.
  • Page 8: System Q

    Track Time Disc name* Disc title* Track title* Clock *: Function of the KDC-4027/KDC-4027V <In External disc control mode>. Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Removing the Faceplate Press the Release button.
  • Page 9: Tel Mute

    Push the faceplate in until it clicks. The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit. TEL Mute The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in. When a call comes in "CALL" is displayed. The audio system pauses. Listening to the audio during a call Press the [SRC] button.
  • Page 10: Tuning

    Tuner features Tuning Selecting the station. Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. Tune up or down band Press the [4] or [¢] button.
  • Page 11: Preset Tuning

    Preset Tuning Calling up the stations in the memory. Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Call up the station Press the [1] — [6] button. RDS features SCRL SCAN VOL ADJ TI indicator RDS indicator — 11 — ¢...
  • Page 12: Presetting Volume For Traffic Information

    RDS features Traffic Information Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic bulletin starts even when you aren't listening to the radio. Press the [TI] button. Each time the button is pressed the Traffic Information function turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "TI"...
  • Page 13: Pty (Program Type

    Social Affairs "SOCIAL" Religion "RELIGION" Phone In "PHONE IN" Travel "TRAVEL" Leisure "LEISURE" Jazz Music "JAZZ" Country Music "COUNTRY" National Music "NATION M" Oldies Music "OLDIES" Folk Music "FOLK M" Documentary "DOCUMENT" • Speech and Music include the Program type shown below. —...
  • Page 14: Cd/External Disc Control Features

    • Disc No. 10 is displayed as "0". • The functions that can be used and the information that can be displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being connected. — 14 — Function of the KDC-4027/KDC-4027V Disc player CD player CD changer/ MD changer...
  • Page 15: Fast Forwarding And Reversing

    Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Track Search Selecting the song you want to hear. Press the [4] or [¢] button. Function of the KDC-4027/KDC-4027V Album Search (Function of disc changer) Selecting the disc you want to hear. Press the [DISC–] or [DISC+] button.
  • Page 16: Random Play

    CD/External disc control features Function of the KDC-4027/KDC-4027V Magazine Random Play (Function of disc changer) Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random order. Press the [M.RDM] button. Each time the button is pressed the Magazine Random Play turns ON or OFF.
  • Page 17: Menu System

    Menu system SCRL SCAN Menu display RDS indicator AUTO indicator Menu System Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions. ¢ AM FM The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after this operation explanation.
  • Page 18: Touch Sensor Tone

    Display Setting "DSI ON" LED flashes. "DSI OFF" LED OFF. Function of the KDC-4027/KDC-4027V Selectable Illumination Selecting the button illumination color as green or red. Display Setting "COL GRN" The illumination color is green. "COL RED"...
  • Page 19: News Bulletin With Timeout Setting

    News Bulletin with Timeout Setting It switches automatically when a news bulletin starts even if the radio isn't being listened to. Also, the time interval when interrupt is prohibited can be set. Display and Setting "NEWS OFF" "NEWS 00M" "NEWS 90M" When "NEWS 00M"...
  • Page 20: Af (Alternative Frequency)

    Display Setting "MONO OFF" The monaural reception is OFF. "MONO ON" The monaural reception is ON. Function of the KDC-4027/KDC-4027V Text Scroll <In External disc control mode> Setting the displayed text scroll. Display Setting "SCL MANU" Doesn't scroll. "SCL AUTO"...
  • Page 21: Function

    Function of the KDC-4027/KDC-4027V Disc Naming <In External disc control mode> For the setting method refer to the <Disc Naming> (page 16). Power OFF Timer 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.
  • Page 22: Accessories

    2CAUTION Number of items • If your car is not prepared for this special connection-system, consult your Kenwood dealer. • Only use antenna conversion adapters (ISO-JASO) when the antenna cord has an ISO plug. • Make sure that all wire connections are securely made by inserting jacks until they lock completely.
  • Page 23: Connecting Wires To Terminals

    Connecting Wires to Terminals KENWOOD disc changer input (KDC-4027/4027V only) To connect the Disc changer, consult your Disc changer manual. To Steering remote (Blue/Yellow) (Optional Accessory) Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for Wire Color Functions ISO Connectors External Power Connector...
  • Page 24: Installation

    Connecting Wires to Terminals 2WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.23) 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.
  • Page 25 ■ Removing the hard rubber frame Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the lower level. Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure. Lock Accessory2 Removal tool When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two locations.
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems. General The power does not turn ON.01 ✔...
  • Page 27 Disc source "AUX" is displayed without achieving External disc control ✔ Unsupported disc changer is connected.51 ☞ Use the disc changer mentioned in the IMPORTANT INFORMATION of the section on <Safety precautions> (page 3). The specified disc does not play, but another one plays ✔...
  • Page 28 Troubleshooting Guide The messages shown below display your systems condition. EJECT: No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded. ➪ Load the disc magazine properly. No CD in the unit. ➪ Insert the CD. NO DISC: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.
  • Page 29: Specifications

    Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz) ...93 dB Dynamic range ...93 dB Channel separation...85 dB Audio section Maximum output power KDC-4027/4027V ...50 W x 4 KDC-3027A/3027G/308A/308G/F327A/F327G...45 W x 4 Output power (DIN 45324, +B=14.4V) KDC-4027/4027V ...30 W x 4 KDC-3027A/3027G/308A/308G/F327A/F327G...28 W x 4 Tone action Bass : ...100 Hz ±10 dB...

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