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


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Contents
Safety precautions
3
Notes
5
Notes on playing MD Group
6
General features
7
Power
Selecting the Source
Volume
Attenuator
System Q
Audio Control
Speaker Setting
Display Mode Switching
Upper text display part select
Lower text display part select
Level meter display part select
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Subwoofer Output
Faceplate Angle Adjustment
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
TEL Mute
Tuner features
14
Tuning
Direct Access Tuning
Station Preset Memory
Auto Memory Entry
Preset Tuning
RDS features
16
Traffic Information
Radio Text Scroll
PTY (Program Type)
Program Type preset
Changing Language for PTY Function
MD/External disc control
features
19
Playing MD
Playing External Disc
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
Track Search
Disc Search/Group Search
Direct Track Search
Direct Disc Search
Track/File/Disc/Group Repeat
Scan Play
Random Play
Group Random Play
Magazine Random Play
Group Select
Disc Naming (DNPS)
Text/Title Scroll
DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)
Menu system
24
Menu System
Security Code
Touch Sensor Tone
Manual Clock Adjustment
Synchronize Clock
DSI (Disabled System Indicator)
Selectable Illumination
Dimmer
System Q Setting
Switching preout
Built-in Amp Mute Setting
Dual Zone System
Dual Zone System 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
External Display Control
Text Scroll
Built-in Auxiliary input Setting
Power OFF Timer
MD Group Setting
AMP Control
Basic Operations of remote
30
Accessories/Installation Procedure 32
Connecting Wires to Terminals
33
Installation
35
Removing the Unit
36
Troubleshooting Guide
37
Specifications
40


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Safety precautions
2CAUTION
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.
· 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.
· To prevent deterioration, do not touch the
terminals of the unit or faceplate with your
fingers.
· Do not subject the faceplate to excessive shock,
as it is a piece of precision equipment.
· 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.
2WARNING
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.
· 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.
· If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange smells,
turn off the power immediately and consult your
Kenwood dealer.
· Make sure not to get your fingers caught between
the faceplate and the unit.
· Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to
strong shock.
The unit may break or crack because it contains
glass parts.


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Reset button
Safety precautions
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.
· 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.
Lens Fogging
In cold climates, there may be a period after you
turn on your vehicle's heater when the lens that
guides the laser beam used in your MD player fogs
up. If this happens, you cannot play mini discs. Take
out discs and the fogging will disappear. If it does
not return to normal after several hours, contact
your Kenwood dealer.
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.
· You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if
you connect them incorrectly.
LX-bus connection
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.)


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Notes
Cleaning the Unit
If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it
with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.
If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the
stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral
cleaner, then wipe neutral detergent off.
· 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.
About GSM Hands Free Unit
Refer to the instruction manual of GSM Hands
Free Unit KCA-HF521 (optional accessory),
when connected, for the operation method.
The locations of the buttons to be pressed are
shown below.
The marking of products using lasers
(Except for some areas)
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.
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.
Handling Mini discs
· The MD shutter is designed so that it cannot
be opened. If forced open, the cartridge will be
damaged and use of the MD will no longer be
possible. If the shutter has been opened due to
some cause, be careful not to touch the recording
portion with a finger. Doing so will cause the
sound to skip.
· Do not use an MD that has a peeling label. Use of
an MD that has a loose or peeling label may cause
problems, such as the label coming off inside the
player and the resultant inability to eject the MD.
· Wipe away dirt or dust from the cartridge surface
with a dry cloth before use. Using an oil-soiled
cartridge in particular may result in the disc not
loading or being unable to eject it. (At time of
cleaning, be careful not to open the shutter.)
· Do not leave the MD in the unit for a prolonged
period. The ejected MD should be placed in an
MD case for storage.
· Do not leave the MD in a place exposed to direct
sunlight (such as on a instrument panel) or in
other places that reach high temperatures. The
MD cartridge will become misshapen and will no
longer be usable.
· MDs designed for use with data cannot be used.
Please use MDs designed for music.
· Do not use lens cleaners. Doing so will lead to
breakdown.
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