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General features
Theft Deterrent Panel
The Backpanel of the unit can be detached and
taken with you, helping to deter theft.

Removing the Backpanel

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.
• After the set time passes in 'OFF Wait Time Setting'
(page49), the panel is closed.
2 Remove the Backpanel forward.
When 'DSI (Disabled System Indicator)' (page49)
is set to ON, DSI blinks.
• 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.

Reattaching the Backpanel

1 Set the Backpanel to the panel bracket.
2 Hold down on the Backpanel until it is locked.
TEL Mute
The audio system automatically mutes when a
call comes in.

When a call comes in

"CALL" is displayed.
The audio system pauses.

Listening to the audio during a call

Press the [SRC] button.
The "CALL" display disappears and the audio
system comes back ON.

When the call ends

Hang up the phone.
The "CALL" display disappears and the audio
system comes back ON.
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.
Sound setting Display
SRS WOW "SRS WOW"
Natural "Natural"
User memory "USER"
Rock "ROCK"
Pops "POPS"
Easy "EASY"
Top 40 "TOP 40"
Jazz "JAZZ"
• 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.