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    KDC-4027 KDC-4027V KDC-3027A KDC-3027G KDC-308A KDC-308G KDC-F327A KDC-F327G © B64-2673-00 / 00 (EN/E2N) CD-RECEIVER INSTR UCTION MANU AL KDC-4027_3027_308_Cover 03.9.19 1:03 PM Page 1[...]

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    — 2 — English Contents Safety precautions ......................3 About RDS ..................................5 About CDs ...................................5 General features .........................6 Power Selecting the Source V olume Attenuator Loudness System Q Audio Control Speaker Setting Switching Display Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL M[...]

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    — 3 — To prevent injury and/or fire, take the following precautions: • Insert the unit all the way until it is fully locked in place. Otherwise it may fly out of place during collisions and other jolts. • When extending the ignition, battery or ground wires, make sure to use automotive- grade wires or other wires with an area of 0.75mm 2 (A[...]

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    — 4 — English • 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 . •P ress the reset button if the Disc auto changer fails to operate correctly . Normal operatio[...]

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    — 5 — About CDs 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. When you are making long trips, this function automatica[...]

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    Increasing V olume Press the [ u ] button. Decreasing V olume Press the [ d ] button. V olume Press the [SRC] button. Source required Display T uner "TUNER" CD "CD" External disc "DISC" (Function of the KDC-4027/KDC-4027V) Standby (Illumination only mode) "ST ANDBY" This unit automatically turns full power OF[...]

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    1 Select the source for adjustment Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Control mode Press the [AUD] button for at least 1 second. 3 Select the Audio item for adjustment Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted switch as shown below . 4 Adjust the Audio item Press the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button. Adj[...]

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    In CD & External disc source Information Display T rack T ime Disc name* "DNPS" Disc title* "D-TITLE" T rack title* "T -TITLE" Clock *: Function of the KDC-4027/KDC-4027V <In External disc control mode>. The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Removing the Facepla[...]

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    T uner features 2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks. The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit. The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in. When a call comes in "CALL" is displayed. The audio system pauses. Listening to the audio during a call Press the [SRC] button. The "CALL" display dis[...]

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    Putting a station with good reception in the memory automatically . 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. 3 Select the Auto Memory Entry mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "A-MEMORY" display . 4 Open[...]

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    RDS features Calling up the stations in the memory . 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Call up the station Press the [1] — [6] button. Preset T uning — 11 — VOL ADJ SCRL SCAN AUD TI RDM REP M.RDM CLK MENU OFF PTY LOUD 1 - 6 AM FM/ PTY ¢ 4 CLK TI/ VOL ADJ TI indicator RDS indicator PTY indicator KDC-4027_3027_308_U.S 2003.10.[...]

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    Selecting the Program T ype and searching for a station. 1 Enter PTY mode Press the [PTY] button for at least 1 second. During PTY mode the "PTY" indicator is ON. This function can't be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception. 2 Select the Program T ype Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is pressed the Program[...]

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    Selecting the Program T ype display language. 1 Enter PTY mode Refer to <PTY (Program T ype)> (page 12). 2 Enter Changing Language mode Press the [CLK] button. 3 Select the language Press the [1] — [3] button. Button Language [1] English [2] French [3] German 4 Exit Changing Language mode Press the [CLK] button. Changing Language for PTY Fu[...]

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    Function of the KDC-4027/KDC-4027V Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to this unit. Press the [SRC] button. Select the display for the disc player you want. Display examples: Display Disc player "CD-2" CD player "DISC" CD changer/ MD changer • Disc No. 10 is displayed as "0". • The fu[...]

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    Playing all the songs on the disc in random order . Press the [RDM] button. Each time the button is pressed Random Play turns ON or OFF . When it's ON, "RDM ON" is displayed. When the [ ¢ ] button is pressed, the next song select starts. Random Play Each time the button is pressed the Repeat Play switches as shown below . Repeat pla[...]

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    6 Select the characters Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 7 Repeat steps 5 through 6 and attach a name. 8 Exit Menu mode Press the [MENU] button. • When operation stops for 10 seconds the name at that time is registered, and Name Set mode closes. • Media that you can attach a name to - External CD changer/ player: V aries according to the CD chang[...]

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    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. 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] bu[...]

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    Function of the KDC-4027/KDC-4027V Selecting the button illumination color as green or red. Display Setting "COL GRN" The illumination color is green. "COL RED" The illumination color is red. Selectable Illumination A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves. Display Setting [...]

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    For the operation method refer to <Auto Memory Entry> (page 10). Auto Memory Entry <In T uner mode> Sets the tuning mode. T uning mode Display Operation Auto seek "AUTO 1" Automatic search for a station. Preset station seek "AUTO 2" Search in order of the stations in the Preset memory . Manual "MANUAL" Norm[...]

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    Function of the KDC-4027/KDC-4027V Setting the displayed text scroll. Display Setting "SCL MANU" Doesn't scroll. "SCL AUTO" Scrolls when the display changes. The text scrolled is shown below . • CD text • MD title T ext Scroll <In External disc control mode> Noise can be reduced when stereo broadcasts are received[...]

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    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 . Display Setting "OFF – – –" Power OFF T imer function is OFF . "OFF 20M" T urns the power OFF after 20 minutes. (Original setting) "OFF 40M" T urns the pow[...]

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    English — 22 — The use of any accessories except for those provided might result in damage to the unit. Make sure only to use the accessories shipped with the unit, as shown above. ..........................................1 ..........................................2 ..........................................1 1 2 3 External view Number of ite[...]

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    — 23 — 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 P.CONT ANT.CONT REAR L R REMO.CONT TEL MUTE Rear right output (Red) 4 10 Rear left output (White) Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for ISO Connectors Wire Color Functions External Power Connector A–4 A–5 A–7 A–8 Speaker Connector B–1 B–2 B–3 B–4 B–5 B–6 B–7 B–8 Y ellow Blue/Whit[...]

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    English — 24 — Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (eg, the sound may skip). Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place. Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Self-tapping screw (commercially available) Firewall or meta[...]

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    — 25 — ■ Removing the hard rubber frame 2 When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two locations. The frame can be removed from the top side in the same manner . Catch Lock 1 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. ■ Removing [...]

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    — 26 — English Tr oubleshooting 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 ✔ The fuse has blown. ☞ After checking for short circuits in the wires, rep[...]

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    — 27 — Disc source ? "AUX" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode. 50 ✔ Unsupported disc changer is connected. 51 ☞ Use the disc changer mentioned in the IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION of the section on <Safety precautions> (page 3). ? The specified disc does not play , but another one plays instead. 52 ✔ The s[...]

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    — 28 — English The messages shown below display your systems condition. EJECT : No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer . The disc magazine is not completely loaded. E01 ➪ Load the disc magazine properly . No CD in the unit. ➪ Insert the CD. NO DISC: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. E02 ➪ Load a disc into the disc mag[...]

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    — 29 — Specifications FM tuner section Frequency range (50 kHz space) ..............87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) ................................. 0.7 µV/75 Ω Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) .............................. 1.6 µV/75 Ω Frequency response ( ± 3 dB) .................................30 Hz – 15 kH[...]

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