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KDC-W8531 KDC-W7531 KDC-W7031

1. Artist Mode By artist Album Mode By album Folder Mode By the folder recorded in Disc The category information of each song is the data registered in Media Manager when ACDrive disc is being generated The announcement when the mode is switched can be canceled by lt Voice Index gt page 42 The advancement of the Play mode information can be selected by AM and FM keys Function of the KDC W8531 KDC W7531 Function of the ACDrive disc Letter Seek The song in which you want to play can be searched by selecting the initial of Genre name Artist name or Album name 1 Select the key function section Press the NEXT button Repeatedly press the button until S MODE is displayed above the 1 button Refer to lt Notes on Multi function Key System gt page 9 32 English 2 Enter the Letter Seek mode Press the 1 S MODE button for at least 1 second It doesn t function when lt Disc Random Play gt page 31 is ON This function is available only when the Play mode is set Genre Artist or Album Canceling the Letter Seek Press the 1 EXIT button 3 Start the Letter Seek Push the Control knob to ka or gt gt The initial of Genre name Artist name or Album name is displayed and read out by the order The announcement of the initial can be canceled by lt Voice Index gt page 42 When the Control knob is pushed to the reverse of ke or gt whi
2. The downloaded pictures can be used for display lt Graphic part Spectrum Analyzer Display Switching gt page 14 lt Wallpaper selecting gt page 15 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 Function of the KDC W8531 KDC W7531 Function of ACDrive disc Voice Index Setting the announcement during the play of AC Drive disc Display Setting Voice Index ON Guide is announced Voice Index OFF Not be announced Function of the KDC W8531 KDC W7531 In CD mode ACDrive firmware version display Displaying the firmware version with the ACDrive function 1 Select the firmware version display mode Push the Control knob to FM or AM Select the ACD F W Version display 2 Display the ACDrive firmware version Push the Control knob to ka a or gt gt Function of the KDC W8531 KDC W7531 In CD mode Unique ID display Displaying the serial number for each product 1 Select the unique ID display mode Push the Control knob to FM or AM Select the ACD Unique ID display 2 Display the unique ID Push the Control knob to ka a or gt gt Other than Standby mode Audio Preset Memory Registering the value setup by Sound Control The memory can t be erased by the Reset button 1 Setup Sound Control Refer to the following operations to
3. gt gt buttons Tune up or down band 0 9 buttons Press buttons 1 6 to recall preset stations DIRECT button Enters and cancels the lt Direct Access Tuning gt page 23 mode gt 11 button Enters and cancels the lt PTY Program Type gt page 26 mode 46 English In Disc source lt gt gt buttons Doing track file forward and backward buttons Doing disc folder forward and backward gt I button Each time the button is pressed the song pauses and plays 0 9 buttons When in lt Direct Track File Search gt page 29 and lt Direct Disc Search gt page 29 enter the track file disc number Accessories Installation Procedure Accessories LD D2 EF EEE 1 Qum EEA 1 Installation Procedure 1 To prevent short circuits remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the terminal of the battery 2 Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit 3 Connect the wire on the wiring harness 4 Take Connector B on the wiring harness and connect it to the speaker connector in your vehicle 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 7 Install the unit in your car 8 Reconnect the terminal of the battery 9 Press the reset button If the power is not turne
4. 5 Enter G Analyzer display select mode Press the 3 GMENU button 6 Select the G Analyzer display Push the Control knob to ka or gt gt G Force Sensor display G Graphic display G Meter display Graphic G Meter display a m ACCELERATION CORNERING lext KG gt k kG MA k eG MARK KKG G Counter display Point gt l l IL YS G Graphic display Displays the condition of G on horizontal direction e g when turning the curve by the graphic G Meter display Graphic Displays the maximum value of acceleration G right direction G and left direction G by the numerical value G Meter display Text The maximum value of acceleration G right direction G and left direction G is displayed by the numerical value The value of G is only the reference so it is differed from the actual value G Counter display Adds the point of the acceleration level The point s determined after a lapse of 1 hr drive or at power off ex ACC Off and then it will be displayed by the graph Furthermore it displays the average of the past data by the line The scale of graph is determined along with the largest point among the past 10 data The value of G Meter display and G Counter display can be reset by lt G Analyzer Reset gt page 37 7 Exit display control mode Press the 6 RTN button External Display Switching Switc
5. Play time is displayed When LX AMP is connected the item setup by the Display mode of LX AMP is displayed File number at Audio file displays the last 3 digits when it exceeds 1000 songs KDC W8531 W7531 only Album name cannot be displayed in WMA file KDC W7031 only Song title Artist name and Album name cannot be displayed in AAC file KDC W7031 only Display Type C Display Type D Text Display Switching Switching the text display 1 Select the key function section Press the NEXT button Repeatedly press the button until DISP is displayed above the 2 button Refer to lt Notes on Multi function Key System gt page 9 2 Enter display control mode Press the 2 DISP button 3 Select the display mode Press the 1 MODE button 4 Select the display Type Push the Control knob to ka a or gt gt Select the Display Type C Display Type D display 5 Enter text select mode Press the 2 TEXT button 6 Select the text display part Push the Control knob to FM or AM The cursor m moves to the selected text display part Select the text Push the Control knob to ka or gt gt Refer to the table described later for setting items 7 Exit Display Control mode Press the 6 RTN button The information displayed in Upper text display part Middle text display part and Lower text display part can be switched when Display Type C is selected The infor
6. a car accident may result ACAUTION 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 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 erminals of the unit or faceplate with your ingers 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 he prescribed rating Using a fuse with the wrong rating may cause your unit to malfunction Do not apply excessive force to the open aceplate 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 Attach the panel while you are on the vehicle The panel lock arm will be appeared when the panel is removed Therefore the panel must be attached during the driving 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 da
7. knob Bass Center Frequency Bass FRQ 40 50 60 70 80 100 Each time the knob is pressed the items that can 120 150 Hz be adjusted switch as shown below Bass Q Factor Bass Q Factor 1 00 1 25 1 50 2 00 4 Adjust the Basic Audio item Bass Extend Bass EXT OFF ON Turn the VOL knob Middle level Adjustment Item Display Range Adjustment Item _ Display Range Rear Volume Rear Volume _0 35 iddle Center Middle FRO 0 5 1 0 1 5 2 0 kHz Subwoofer level 2 4 Sub WLevel 15 15 rrequency Bass level 5 Bass Level 8 8 iddle Q Factor Middle Q Factor 1 00 2 00 Middle level 5 Middle Level 8 8 Treble level Treble Level 8 8 Treble level z Balance Balance Left 15 Right 15 gajustmenyitem Display kange Fader Fader Rear 15 Front 15 reble Center Frequency Treble FRQ _ 10 0 12 5 15 0 17 5 kHz Exit Audio Control mode 5 Exit the Detail Audio Control mode You can control this item when 2 ZONE of lt Audio Setup gt page 12 is set to ON You can control this item when lt Switching preout gt page 36 is set to SWPRE Sub W KDC W7031 only You can control this item when lt Subwoofer Output gt page 13 is set to SW ON You can control this item when 2 ZONE of lt Audio Setup gt page 12 is set to OFF These items can be adjusted in detail by the following methods Source tone memory The set up value is put in the memory per source Deta
8. 1 second Stop is displayed 4 Start Calibration of horizontal direction Press the Control knob Once Move Forward appears on the display the vehicle must be advanced 5 Start Calibration of straight direction When the vehicle is driven on the straight direction calibration of straight direction automatically starts In order to operate the detection of straight direction When the Calibration is finished Calibration OK is displayed If you fail to complete the calibraton No Calibration is displayed In such a case repeats step 1 thru 6 6 Exit G Analyzer Calibration set mode Press the MENU button English 37 Menu system Function of the KDC W7031 G Analyzer Stop Watch The control of stop watch can be started by G Analyzer function AN Do not use G Analyzer stop watch on the Public roads 1 Select G Analyzer Stop Watch mode Push the Control knob to FM or AM Select the Stop Watch display 2 Enter G Analyzer Stop Watch mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second Stop is displayed 3 Enter Counter Ready mode Press the Control knob Ready is displayed 4 Start Count When G on the vertical direction is detected during the traveling the count is automatically started Running is displayed You can also start the counter by pressing the Control nob 5 Stop Count Press the Control knob Stop is displayed The control will be started again when you
9. 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 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 English 7 About AAC MP3 and WMA The playable AAC MP3 WMA file hereafter called Audio file and the media format has the following limitation The Audio file which is out of the specification may not able to be played normally or the file and folder names may not be displayed correctly AN Attach the correct extension for the Audio file AAC M4A MP3 MP3 WMA WMA Do not attach the extensions to the other files besides the Audio file If it is attached the file which is not the Audio file will be played and outputs the loud noise and then the speaker will be damaged The files with copy protection cannot be played Playable AAC file m4a file encoded by AAC LC format Refer to http www kenwood mediamanagerjp for the details Playable MP3 file PEG 1 2 Audio Layer 3 file Transfer bit rate 8 320 kbps Sampling frequency KDC W7031 8 11 025 12 16 22 05 24 32 44 1 48 kHz KDC W8531 W7531 16 22 05 24 32 44 1 48 kHz Playable WMA file The file in accordance with Windows Media Audio Except for the file for Windows Media Player 9 or after which applies the new func
10. Counter Setting the level according to the kinds of vehicles Display Setting G Counter Level Counter is easy to go up G Counter Level2 G Counter Level3 Counter is hard to go up In the case of less acceleration set it up to G Counter Level1 In the case of frequent acceleration set it up to G Counter Level3 Function of the KDC W7031 In Standby mode G Analyzer Reset Resets the value of G Meter and G Counter 1 Select G Analyzer Reset mode Push the Control knob to FM or AM Select the G Reset display 2 Enter G Analyzer Reset mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second 3 Select the Reset item Push the Control knob to FM or AM G Meter Reset Reset the value of G Meter G Counter Reset Reset the value of G Counter 4 Reset the value Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds Reset OK is displayed 5 Exit G Analyzer Reset mode Press the MENU button Function of the KDC W7031 In Standby mode G Analyzer Calibration setup G Analyzer requires calibration for horizontal acceleration and braking Detection of horizontal and straight directions should be done at horizontal location to go straight 1 Park the vehicle at horizontal location 2 Select G Analyzer Calibration set mode Push the Control knob to FM or AM Select the G Calibration display 3 Enter G Analyzer Calibration set mode Press the Control knob for at least
11. PTY Function gt page 27 3 Search for the selected Program Type station Push the Control knob to kaa or gt gt When you want to search for other stations push kaa or gt gt of the Control knob again When the selected Program Type isn t found No PTY is displayed Select another Program Type 4 Exit PTY mode Press the Control knob Program Type preset Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory and calling it up quickly Presetting the Program Type 1 Select the Program Type to preset Refer to lt PTY Program Type gt page 26 2 Preset the Program Type Press the desired 1 6 button for at least 2 seconds Calling up the preset Program Type 1 Enter PTY mode Refer to lt PTY Program Type gt page 26 2 Call up the Program Type Press the desired 1 6 button Changing Language for PTY Function Selecting the Program Type display language 1 Enter PTY mode Refer to lt PTY Program Type gt page 26 2 Enter Changing Language mode Press the TI button 3 Select the language Push the Control knob to FM or AM Each time the knob is pushed the language switches as shown below Language Display English English Spanish Spanish French French Dutch Dutch Norwegian Norwegian Portuguese Portuguese Swedish Swedish German German 4 Exit Changing Language mode Press the TI button English 27 CD
12. RW containing files to be downloaded into this unit Refer to lt Playing CD amp Audio file gt page 28 for details Our URL http www kenwood net disp com describes how to make CD R CD RW 2 Enter Standby Press the SRC button Select the STANDBY display 3 Enter Menu mode Press the MENU button for at least 1 second enu is displayed 4 Select the downloading mode Push the Control knob to FM or AM Select the DISP Data DL display 5 Enter the downloading mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second File Check is displayed 6 Select files to be downloaded Push the Control knob to ka or gt gt 7 Start downloading Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds Downloading is displayed When the downloading finishes Finished Download is displayed Picture download may take as long as 10 minutes Gradation Level Quantity Canceling Downloading Press the MENU button 42 English 8 Exit the downloading mode Press the MENU button Do not operate this unit while Downloading is displayed to prevent data from being damaged The number of files that can be downloaded Downloaded movie 1 file Wallpaper 1 file When a new movie is downloaded it is overwritten to he currently downloaded movie Also when a new wallpaper is downloaded it is overwritten to the currently downloaded wallpaper There is no way to delete the downloaded pictures
13. accelerate or press the Control knob Do the operation after step3 When you Reset the Count While Stop is displayed Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds The reset of count can be done when the count is stopped 6 Exit G Analyzer Stop Watch mode Press the MENU button 38 English When Running is displayed counted the count is continued on although G Analyzer Stop Watch mode is finished If you want to stop the count enter the menu mode then press the control knob When Power off ex ACC OFF while counting the value of 1 second or less will be 00 Other than Standby mode When the Dual Zone System is ON Dual Zone System Setting Setting the Front channel and Rear channel sound in the Dual Zone System Display Setting Zone 2 Rear Sub source Auxiliary input source is to be rear channel Zone 2 Front Sub source Auxiliary input source is to be front channel Other than Standby mode B M S Bass Management System Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the main unit Display Setting AMP Bass Flat Bass boost level is flat AMP Bass 6 Bass boost level is low 6dB AMP Bass 12 Bass boost level is mid 12dB AMP Bass 18 Bass boost level is high 18dB Refer to the catalog or instruction manual for power amplifiers that can be controlled from this unit For amplifiers there are the model t
14. changers connected to this unit gt page 4 of the section on lt Safety precautions gt Y You re trying to enter a frequency with a 0 01 MHz unit ts What can be designated in the FM band is to 0 1 MHz It isn t the set Traffic information sound volume VW The set sound volume is less than the tuner sound volume ss Ifthe tuner sound volume is louder than the set sound volume the tuner sound volume is used The specified disc does not play but another one plays instead WY The specified CD is quite dirty t Clean the CD V The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified tx Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified disc Y The disc is severely scratched ts Try another disc instead Can t remove disc Y The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed since the vehicle ACC switch was turned OFF ts 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 The disc won t insert W There s already another disc inserted te Press the 4 button and remove the disc Direct Search can t be done Y Another function is ON te Turn Random Play or other functions OFF Track Search can t be done V For the discs folders first or last song ts For each disc folder Track Search can t be done in the backward direction
15. for the first song or in the forward direction for the last song English 53 Troubleshooting Guide Audio file source Cannot play an Audio file WY The media is scratched or dirty te Clean the media referring to the CD cleaning of the section on lt About CDs gt page 7 The sound skips when an Audio file is being played Y The media is scratched or dirty ts Clean the media referring to the CD cleaning of the section on lt About CDs gt page 7 Y The recording condition is bad ts Record the media again or use another media if te There are times when it isn t displayed correctly according to the Audio file recording conditions f The Audio file track time isn t displayed correctly 54 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 Load the disc magazine properly No CD in the unit Insert the CD No Disc No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine Load a disc into the disc magazine TOC Error o 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 Error 05 The CD is upside down Load the CD correctly Blank Disc othing has been recorded on the MD No Track No tracks are recorded on t
16. remote Direct File Search can be selected up to 999 KDC W8531 W7531 only 2 Do Track File Search Press the ka a or gt gt button Canceling Direct Track File Search Press the gt I button Function of disc changers with remote Direct Disc Search 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 or button Canceling Direct Disc Search Press the gt I button English 29 CD Audio file External disc control features Track File Disc Folder Repeat Replaying the song disc in the Disc changer or Audio file folder folder you re listening to 1 Select the key function section Press the NEXT button Repeatedly press the button until REP is displayed above the 4 button Refer to lt Notes on Multi function Key System gt page 9 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 In CD amp External disc source Repeat play Display Track Repeat Repeat ON In Disc Changer Track Repeat ON Disc Repeat In Disc Changer Disc Repeat ON OFF Repeat OFF In Audio file Repeat play Display File Repeat File Repeat ON Folder Repeat Folder Repeat ON OFF Repeat OFF Scan Play Playing the first part of each song on the disc or Audio file folder you are listening to and se
17. setup the Sound Control lt Audio Control gt page 12 lt Audio Setup gt page 12 lt Equalizer Control gt page 13 2 Enter Menu mode Press the MENU button for at least 1 second Menu is displayed 3 Select Audio Preset mode Push the Control knob to FM or AM Select the Audio Preset display 4 Enter Audio Preset mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second 5 Select the Audio Preset Memory Push the Contol knob to FM or AM Select the Memory display 6 Put the Audio Preset in the memory Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds The Memory display blinks 1 time 7 Exit Menu mode Press the MENU button Register 1 pair of Audio Preset Memory You can t register by the source When you press the Reset all the sources will be the setting value which is registered The following items can t be registered Volume Balance Fader Loudness Volume offset Dual Zone System Rear Volume System Q Setting Other than Standby mode Audio Preset Call Recalling the sound setup registered by lt Audio Preset Memory gt page 43 1 Select the source Press the SRC button 2 Enter Menu mode Press the MENU button for at least 1 second Menu is displayed 3 Select Audio Preset mode Push the Control knob to FM or AM Select the Audio Preset display 4 Enter Audio Preset mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second 5 Select the Audio Preset Call Push th
18. until DISP is displayed above the 2 button Refer to lt Notes on Multi function Key System gt page 9 2 Enter display control mode Press the 2 DISP button 3 Select the display mode Press the 1 MODE button 4 Select the display Type Push the Control knob to ka a or gt gt Select the Display Type C Display Type D display 5 Enter Font Color select mode Press the 4 COLOR button 6 Select the text display part Push the Control knob to FM or AM The cursor mp moves to the selected text display part Select the Font Color Push the Control knob to ka a or gt gt 7 Exit display control mode Press the 6 RTN button 20 English Function of the KDC W7031 Display Type E G Analyzer display Switching Switches G Analyzer display when the Display type is set to Display Type E G gravity Before switching G Analyzer display lt G Counter Level set gt page 37 and lt G Analyzer Calibration setup gt page 37 are required to be setup 1 Select the key function section Press the NEXT button Repeatedly press the button until DISP is displayed above the 2 button Refer to lt Notes on Multi function Key System gt page 9 2 Enter display control mode Press the 2 DISP button 3 Select the display mode Press the 1 MODE button 4 Select the display Type Push the Control knob to ka a or gt gt Select the Display Type E display
19. 00 kHz gt 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 uV LW tuner section Frequency range 153 kHz 281 kHz Usable sensitivity S N 20dB 45 uV Audio section Maximum output power 50Wx4 Output power DIN 45324 B 14 4V 30Wx4 Tone action Bass 100 Hz 10 dB Middle 1 kHz 10 dB Treble 10 kHz 10 dB Preout level Load during disc play 5000 mV 10 kQ KDC W8531 2500 mV 10 kQ KDC W7531 W7031 Preout impedance during disc play lt 80 Q KDC W8531 W7531 lt 600 Q KDC W7031 56 English CD player section Laser diode GaAlAs Digital filter D A 8 Times Over Sampling D A Converter 1 Bit Spindle speed Audio file 1000 400 rpm CLV 2times Wow amp Flutter Below Measurable Limit Frequency response 1 dB 10 Hz 20 kHz Total harmonic distortion 1 kHz 0 008 KDC W8531 W7531 0 01 KDC W7031 Signal to Noise ratio 1 kHz 110 dB KDC W8531 W7531 105 dB KDC W7031 Dynamic range Channel separation 96 dB MP3 decode Compliant with MPEG 1 2 Audio Layer 3 WMA decode Compliant with Windows Media Audio AAC decode AAC LC m4a files Auxiliary input KDC W8531 W7531 Frequency response 1 dB 20 Hz 20 kHz Input Maximum Voltage 1200 mV Input Impedance 100 kQ General Operating voltage 11 16V allow
20. 4 Select the display Type Push the Control knob to ka a or gt gt Select the Display Type B display 5 Enter text select mode Press the 2 TEXT button 6 Select the text Push the Control knob to ka a or gt gt Refer to the table described later for setting items 7 Exit Display Control mode Press the 6 RTN button In Tuner source Information Display Program Service name or Frequency FM BAND ch PS Radio text Program Service name or Radio Text Frequency FM Frequency AM BAND ch FREQ Clock Clock Date Date In CD amp External disc source Information Display Disc title Disc Title Track title Track Title Track number amp Play time P Time Disc name DNPS Clock Clock Date Date 16 English In Audio file source Information Display Song title amp Artist name Title Artist Album name amp Artist name Album Artist Folder name Folder Name File name File Name Play time amp File number P Time Clock Clock Date Date In Auxiliary input source Information Display Auxiliary input name AUX Name AUX EXT Clock Clock Date Date In Standby Information Display Standby STANDBY Clock Clock Date Date Auxiliary input name is displayed for the Auxiliary input source If the contents of the information cannot be displayed
21. Audio file External disc control features KENWOOD Control knob SAC Track number Track time CD 1 14 IN indicator yj ea 2 14 g SCAM ROMIREP Playing CD amp Audio file When a disc is inserted Se T Press the SRC button When there is no disc inserted Select the Compact Disc display 1 Open the panel Pause and play Press the 4 button Press the Control knob 2 Insert a disc Each time the knob is pressed it pauses and plays A When the faceplate has been slid open it might Eject the disc interfere with the shift lever or something else If this 1 Eject the disc happens pay attention to safety and move the shift Press the 4 button lever or take an appropriate action then operate the unit 2 Return the panel to the original position Insert the disc horizontal to the slot If you insert the Press the 4 button Disc as you push down the Disc it may scratch the Disc Refer to lt About AAC MP3 and WMA gt page 8 for the Audio file by models which can be played The announcement when selecting the folder can be canceled by lt Voice Index gt page 42 during the play of the ACDrive When a disc is inserted the IN indicator is ON 28 English Playing External Disc Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player con
22. Disc Naming For selecting the display when switched to Auxiliary input source For the Disc Naming refer to the lt Disc Naming DNPS gt page 33 1 Select Auxiliary input source Press the SRC button Select the AUX AUX EXT display 2 Enter Menu mode Press the MENU button for at least 1 second Menu is displayed 3 Select Auxiliary input display setting mode Push the Control knob to FM or AM Select the Name Set display 4 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second The presently selected Auxiliary input display is displayed 5 Select the Auxiliary input display Push the Control knob to ka a or gt gt Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown below AUX AUX EXT DVD PORTABLE GAME VIDEO TV 6 Exit Menu mode Press the MENU button Function of the KDC W8531 W7531 When operation stops for 10 seconds the name at that time is registered and the 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 Text Scroll Setting the displayed text scroll In Standby mode CD Read Setting When there is a problem on playing a CD with Display Setting special format this setting play the CD by force Scroll Manual Doesn t scroll Scroll Auto Scrolls w
23. Display Type B is selected for the Display mode Display Type A Display Type B Wallpaper selecting Select a wallpaper to display when Display Type is set to Display Type A Display Type B 1 Select the wallpaper display Refer to lt Graphic part Spectrum Analyzer Display Switching gt page 14 2 Select the wallpaper Display the wallpapers one after another and select one 1 Turn the wallpaper scan ON Press the Control knob Each time the knob 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 At the wallpaper you want to display Press the Control knob Select wallpaper manually 1 Turn the wallpaper scan OFF Press the Control knob Each time the knob is pressed the Wallpaper scan is turned ON and OFF 2 Select the wallpaper Push the Control knob to FM or AM Each time the knob is pushed the Wallpaper changes 3 Exit Display Control mode Press the 6 RTN button English 15 General features Display Type B Text Display Switching Switching the text display 1 Select the key function section Press the NEXT button Repeatedly press the button until DISP is displayed above the 2 button Refer to lt Notes on Multi function Key System gt page 9 2 Enter display control mode Press the 2 DISP button 3 Select the display mode Press the 1 MODE button
24. If DANCE is entered Character Button Times pressed p B 1 A 2 1 N 6 2 cS 2 3 JE B 2 8 Repeat steps 5 through 7 and enter the name 9 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 Internal CD player 10 discs 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 English 33 Menu system KENWOOD paras o MENU r Control knob TOA y SS 4 SRC so MENU Menu display Date AdJUSt Beee 0N security Menu System 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 Push the Control knob to FM or AM Example When you want to set the beep sound select the Beep d
25. KENWOOD CD RECEIVER KDC W8531 KDC W7531 KDC W7031 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION K a AAI c PHATNOISE CHO1 Contents Safety precautions Notes About CDs oN U A About AAC MP3 and WMA Notes on Multi function Key System General features Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Faceplate Angle Adjustment Theft Deterrent Faceplate Speaker Setting Audio Control Audio Setup Equalizer Control Subwoofer Output Display Mode Switching Graphic part Spectrum Analyzer Display Switching Wallpaper selecting Text Display Switching Display Type B Text Display Switching Display Type C Display Type D Font Color Select G Analyzer display Switching External Display Switching TEL Mute Tuner features 23 CD Audio file External disc control features 28 Playing CD amp Audio file Playing External Disc Fast Forwarding and Reversing Track File Search Disc Search Folder Search Direct Track File Search Direct Disc Search Track File Disc Folder Repeat Scan Play Random Play agazine Random Play Disc Random Play Folder Select Switching the Play mode Letter Seek Text Title Scroll Disc Naming DNPS Menu system 34 Tuning Direct Access Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning RDS features 25 Traffic Information Radio Text Scroll PTY Program Type Program Type preset Changing Langua
26. Magazine RDM ON is displayed When the Control knob is pushed to gt the next random song starts Function of the KDC W8531 KDC W7531 Function of Audio file Disc Random Play Playing randomly from all of the Audio files recorded in the disc 1 Select the key function section Press the NEXT button Repeatedly press the button until RDM is displayed above the 3 button Refer to lt Notes on Multi function Key System gt page 9 2 Turn ON the Disc Random Play Press the 3 RDM button for at least 1 second When it s ON Disc Random ON is displayed Canceling the Disc Random Play Press the 3 RDM button When the Control knob is pushed to gt the next random song starts Function of Audio file Folder Select 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 lt Notes on Multi function Key System gt page 9 2 Enter Folder Select mode Press the 5 FSEL button Select Mode is displayed During Select mode the folder information is displayed as shown below Folder number display Displays the number in the folder belonging to the currently selected folder Folder name display Displays the current folder name It doesn t function when lt Disc Random Play gt page 31 is ON 3 Select the folder level Push the C
27. OFF The AF function is OFF When the AF function is ON the RDS indicator is ON 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 English 39 Menu system Restricting RDS Region Region Restrict Function You can choose whether or not to restrict the RDS channels received with the AF function for a particular network to a specific region Display Setting Regional ON The Region Restrict Function is ON Regional OFF The Region Restrict Function is OFF Without restricting AF function to the specified region and network it sets up to search the station with good reception in the same RDS network Auto TP Seek 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 Display Setting Auto TP Seek ON The Auto TP Seek Function is ON Auto TP Seek OFF The Auto TP Seek Function is OFF In FM reception Monaural Reception Noise can be reduced when stereo broadcasts are received as monaural Display Setting MONO OFF The monaural reception is OFF MONO ON The monaural reception is ON 40 English Auxiliary Input Display Setting amp
28. able 14 4V Current consumption 10A Installation Size W x H x D gt 182 x 53x 155 mm Weight 21 5 kg
29. accidentally swallowed A Do not set the remote on hot places such as above the dashboard ay 7 gt q Pil ier R VOL KENWOOC Loading and Replacing the battery ATT aa OQ rect Basic operations VOL buttons Adjusting the volume SRC button Each time the button is pressed the source switches For the source switching order refer to lt Selecting the Source gt page 10 ATT button Turning the volume down quickly When it is pressed again it returns to the previous level button Adjusting the Faceplate Angle English 45 Basic Operations of remote Accessory of the KDC W8531 Audio Control AUD button Select the Audio item for adjustment VOL buttons Adjust the Audio item Refer to lt Audio Control gt page 12 for the operation method such as the procedures of Audio control and others Only selecting and adjusting of the Basic Audio item can be done by the remote control Selecting and adjusting of the Detail Audio item cannot be done Dual Zone System 2 ZONE button Each time the button is pressed 2 ZONE of lt Audio Setup gt page 12 is turned ON and OFF A V buttons Adjusts the volume of the rear channel It activates while the Dual Zone System is ON In Tuner source FM AM buttons Select the band Each time the FM button is pressed it switches between the FM1 FM2 and FM3 bands lt lt
30. ach time the knob is pushed the Program Type switches as shown below No Program Type Display 1 Speech All Speech 2 Music All Music 3 News News 4 Current Affairs Current Affairs 5 Information Information 6 Sport Sport 7 Education Education 8 Drama Drama 9 Culture Cultures 0 Science Science 1 Varied Varied Speech 2 Pop Music Pop Music 3 Rock Music Rock Music 4 Easy Listening Music Easy Listening M 5 Light Classical Light Classic M 6 Serious Classical Serious Classics 7 Other Music Other Music 8 Weather Weather amp Metr 9 Finance Finance 20 Children s programs Children s Prog 21 Social Affairs Social Affairs 22 Religion Religion 23 hone In Phone In 24 rave Travel amp Touring 25 Leisure Leisure amp Hobby 26 azz Music Jazz Music 27 Country Music Country Music 28 ational Music National Music 29 Oldies Music Oldies Music 30 Folk Music Folk Music 31 Documentary Documentary 26 English 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 lt Program Type preset gt page 26 The display language can be changed Refer to lt Changing Language for
31. and Help of Media Manager for the operation method of Media Manager The unit can play CD hereafter called ACDrive disc created by Media Manager Refer to the following site for the updated information of Media Manager http www kenwood mediamanager jp Contact Kenwood for the function and operation of the Media Manager Media Manager is a product of PhatNoise The AAC logo is trademark of Dolby Laboratories Notes 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 Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails to operate correctly Normal operation should be restored KENWOOD Reset button The characters which can be displayed by ISO 8859 1 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 Cleaning the Unit If the faceplate of this unit is stained wipe it with a dry soft cloth such as a s
32. arching for the song you want to listen to 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 lt Notes on Multi function Key System gt page 9 2 Start Scan Play Press the 2 SCAN button Scan ON Track Scan ON is displayed 3 Release it when the song you want to listen to is played Press the 2 button 30 English Random Play Play all the songs on the disc or Audio file folder in random order 1 Select the key function section Press the NEXT button Repeatedly press the button until RDM is displayed above the 3 button Refer to lt Notes on Multi function Key System gt page 9 2 Turn ON OFF the Random Play Press the 3 RDM button Each time the button is pressed Random Play urns ON and OFF When it s ON Random ON is displayed When the Control knob is pushed to gt the next random song starts Function of disc changer Magazine Random Play 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 6 button Refer to lt Notes on Multi function Key System gt page 9 2 Turning ON OFF the Magazine Random Play Press the 6 M RDM button Each time the button is pressed the Magazine Random Play turns ON and OFF When it s ON
33. ck the speaker wiring VW The speakers are not wired correctly ts Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is connected to a different speaker The Touch Sensor Tone doesn t sound WY The preout jack is being used ts The Touch Sensor Tone can t be output from the preout jack Even though Synchronize Clock is ON the clock can t be adjusted Y The received RDS station isn t sending ts Receive another RDS station ime data The Dimmer function doesn t work Y The Dimmer wire isn t connected correctly ts Check the Dimmer wire connection VY The lt Dimmer gt page 36 is OFF te Turn it ON The sound is not output from Subwoofer or it outputs the different sound VY When 2 ZONE of lt Audio Setup gt page 12 is set to ON te Turn OFF 2 ZONE Tuner source Radio reception is poor Y The car antenna is not extended te Pull the antenna out all the way V The antenna control wire is not connected t Connect the wire correctly referring to the section on lt Connecting Wires to Terminals gt The desired frequency can t be entered with the Direct Access Tuning Y A station that can t be received is being entered ts Enter a station that can be received Disc source AUX EXT is displayed without achieving External disc control mode Y Unsupported disc changer is connected te Use the disc changer mentioned in the lt About CD players disc
34. d ON or it is ON but will be OFF immediately the speaker wire may have a short circuit or touched the chasis of the vehicle and the protection unction may have been activated Therefore the speaker wire should be checked 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 e sure that all wire connections are securely made by inserting jacks until they lock completely 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 ie 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 Af
35. d off with the ignition key English 49 Installation Installation Metal mounting strap commercially available Firewall or metal support Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place Self tapping screw commercially available Screw M4X8 commercially available Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place If the unit is unstable it may malfunction for example the sound may skip 50 English Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit so that it does not fall off screw in the provided screws in the holes shown below Bottom panel Never insert the screw in any other screw hole than the one specified If you screw them in another hole it will contact and may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit Removing the Unit Removing the hard rubber frame 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 Accessory Removal tool 2 When the upper level is removed remove the lower two locations The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the same manner Removing the Unit 1 Refer to the section lt Removing the hard rubber frame gt page 51 and then remove the hard rubber frame 2 Remove the screw M4
36. de mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second When Enter is displayed Security is displayed 4 Select the digits to enter Push the Control knob to ka a or gt gt 5 Select the Security Code numbers Push the Control knob to FM or AM 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 and complete the Security Code 7 Confirm the Security Code Press the Control knob for at least 3 seconds When Re Enter is displayed Security is displayed 8 Do the step 4 through 7 step operation and reenter the security code Approved is displayed The Security Code function activates If you enter a Code different from your Security Code you have to start over from step 4 Press the Reset button and when it s removed from the battery power source 1 Turn the power ON 2 Do the step 4 through 7 step operation and reenter the security code Approved is displayed The unit can be used Ifan incorrect code is input Waiting is displayed and the input prohibited time shown below is generated After the input prohibited time lapses Security is displayed and input can be done Number of times the Input prohibited time incorrect code was input 1 2 5 minutes 3 1 hour 4 24 hours In Standby mode Touch Sensor Tone Setting the operation check sound beep sound ON OFF Display Setting Beep ON Beep is heard Beep OFF Beep canceled In Standby mode Manual Clock A
37. dicator Date Date Spectrum Analyzer amp Clock Speana Clock Blank Blank Date Date Blank Blank In Auxiliary input Song title amp Artist name Title Artist kana Display Album name amp Artist name Album Artist Spectrum Analyzer amp Clock Speana Clock Folder name Folder Nare Date Date File name File Name Blank Blank Standby source Information Display Ifthe contents of the information cannot be Indicator Indicator displayed Kenwood Logo displayed Clock Clock Date Date Blank Blank In Auxiliary input Information Display Indicator Indicator Spectrum Analyzer amp Clock Speana Clock The text display in the Lower text display Date Date Blank Blank part In Tuner source Information Display Indicator Indicator Spectrum Analyzer amp Clock Speana Clock Date Date Blank Blank Radio text FM Radio Text In CD amp External disc source Information Display Indicator Indicator Spectrum Analyzer amp Clock Speana Clock Date Date Blank Blank Disc title Disc Title Track title Track Title Disc name DNPS lf the contents of the information cannot be displayed indicator displayed English 19 General features Display Type C Display Type D Font Color Select Selecting the display font color 1 Select the key function section Press the NEXT button Repeatedly press the button
38. djustment This adjustment can be done when the lt Synchronize Clock gt page 36 is set as OFF 1 Select Clock Adjustment mode Push the Control knob to FM or AM Select the Clock Adjust display 2 Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second The clock display blinks 3 Adjust the hours Push the Control knob to FM or AM Adjust the minutes Push the Control knob to lt lt or gt gt 4 Exit Clock adjustment mode Press the MENU button English 35 Menu system In Standby mode Date Adjustment 1 Select Date Adjust mode Push the knob to FM or AM Select the Date Adjust display 2 Enter Date Adjust mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second The date display blinks 3 Selecting the item day month or year to adjust Push the Control knob to ka or gt gt The items that are blinking are items that can be adjusted 4 Adjust each item Push the Control knob to FM or AM 5 Repeat step 3 and 4 operation and adjust the date 6 Exit Date adjustment mode Press the MENU button In Standby mode Date Mode Setting the date format 1 Select Date Mode Push the Control knob to FM or AM Select the Date Mode display 2 Select the date format Push the Control knob to ka or gt gt 3 Exit Menu mode Press the MENU button In Standby mode Synchronize Clock Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this unit s c
39. e isn t compensated for Y Tuner source is selected ts High pitched tone isn t compensated for when in Tuner source No sound can be heard or the volume is low W The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side ts Center the fader and balance settings V The input output wires or wiring harness are connected incorrectly ts Reconnect the input output wires or the wiring harness correctly See the section on lt Connecting Wires to Terminals gt Vv The values of Volume offset are low t Turn up the Volume offset referring to the section on lt Audio Setup gt page 12 WY The lt Built in Amp Setting gt page 37 is OFF ts Turn it ON The memory is erased when the ignition is turned OFF Y The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected t Connect the wire correctly referring to the section on lt Connecting Wires to Terminals gt The TEL mute function does not work Y The TEL mute wire is not connected properly ts Connect the wire correctly referring to the section on lt Connecting Wires to Terminals gt The TEL mute function turns ON even though the TEL mute wire is not connected Y The TEL mute wire is touching a metal part of the car te Pull the TEL mute wire away from the metal part of the car 52 English The sound quality is poor or distorted Y One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car ts Che
40. e Contol knob to FM or AM Select the Call display 6 Call up the Audio Preset Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds The Call display blinks 1 time 7 Exit Menu mode Press the MENU button The User memory of lt Equalizer Control gt page 13 is changed to the value which was recalled The source tone memory item of lt Audio Control gt page 12 is changed to the value which was recalled by the selected source English 43 Menu system In Standby mode Demonstration mode Setting Sets the demonstration mode 1 Select the Demonstration mode Push the Control knob to FM or AM Select the DEMO Mode display 2 Set the Demonstration mode Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds Each time the knob is pressed at least 2 seconds the Demonstration mode switches as shown below Display Setting DEMO Mode ON The Demonstration mode function is ON DEMO Mode OFF Exit Demonstration mode Normal mode 44 English Basic Operations of remote Accessory of the KDC W8531 voL a e ii FM AM 2 ZONE 10 19 Use two AA size batteries Slide the cover while pressing downwards to remove it as illustrated Insert the batteries with the and poles aligned properly following the illustration inside the case AWARNING Store unused batteries out of the reach of children Contact a doctor immediately if the battery is
41. en the CD has been properly reinserted please switch off the power and consult your nearest service center Unsupported File An Audio file is played with a format that this unit can t support Copy Protection A copy protected file is played D 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 No Display File No file that can be downloaded is contained in the CD ROM Make sure that a files created with referring to lt http www kenwood net disp com gt is contained in the CD ROM Do not delete the extension kbm created when the file was created Incorrect File Writing Error DEMO MODE The file selected to be downloaded has a format that this unit cannot read gt Recreate the file Writing failed while the file was downloaded Try the downloading again The Demonstration mode has been selected gt The lt Demonstration mode Setting gt page 44 is ON Turn it OFF English 55 Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice FM tuner section Frequency range 50 kHz space 87 5 MHz 108 0 MHz Usable sensitivity S N 26dB 0 7 WV 750 Quieting Sensitivity S N 46dB 1 6 WV 75 Q Frequency response 3 0 dB 30 Hz 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio MONO 65 dB Selectivity DIN 4
42. ess DISP button press TI button English 5 Notes 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 4 his Product is not installed by the manufacturer a vehicle on the production line nor by the professional importer of a vehicle into an EU ember State 6 English About CDs Handling CDs Don t touch the recording surface of the CD 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 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 CD accessories Don t use disc type accessories CD cleaning Clean from the center of the disc and move outward Nat ee 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 CDs with coloring on the recording surface or that are dirty can t be used This unit can only play the CDs with the mark A CD R or
43. ge for PTY Function 2 English enu System Security Code Touch Sensor Tone anual Clock Adjustment Date Adjustment Date Mode Synchronize Clock DSI Disabled System Indicator Selectable Illumination Dimmer Switching preout Built in Amp Setting G Counter Level set G Analyzer Reset G Analyzer Calibration setup G Analyzer Stop Watch Dual Zone System Setting B M S Bass Management System B M S Frequency Offset AMP Control ews Bulletin with Timeout Setting Local Seek Tuning Mode AF Alternative Frequency Restricting RDS Region Region Restrict Function Auto TP Seek onaural Reception Auxiliary Input Display Setting amp Disc Naming Text Scroll Built in Auxiliary input Setting Power OFF Timer CD Read Setting Picture downloading Voice Index ACDrive firmware version display Unique ID display Audio Preset Memory Audio Preset Call Demonstration mode Setting Basic Operations of remote 45 Accessories Installation Procedure 47 Connecting Wires to Terminals 48 Installation 50 Removing the Unit 51 Troubleshooting Guide 52 Specifications 56 English 3 Safety precautions AWARNING To prevent injury or fire take the following precautions To prevent a short circuit never put or leave any metallic objects such as coins or metal tools inside the unit Never watch the G Analyzer Display screen when you are driving Otherwise
44. gt page 9 3 Enter Equalizer Control mode Press the 1 SYS Q button 4 Select the Equalizer Control item for adjustment Press the 1 SYS Q button 5 Adjust the Equalizer control item Push the Control knob to a a or gt gt Each time the knob is pushed the setting switches as shown below Sound setting Display User memory USER Rock ROCK Pops POPS Easy EASY op 40 TOP 40 azz JAZZ atural NATURAL User memory The values set on the lt Audio Control gt page 12 Each setting value is changed with the lt Speaker Setting gt page 11 First select the speaker type with the Speaker setting Subwoofer Output Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF Hold down on AM of the Control knob for at least 1 second Each time the button is pressed Subwoofer output switches ON and OFF When it s ON SW ON is displayed You can control this item when lt Switching preout gt page 36 is set to SWPRE Sub W KDC W7031 only You can control this item when 2 ZONE of lt Audio Setup gt page 12 is set to OFF English 13 General features 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 2 button Refer to lt Notes on Multi function Key System gt page 9 2 Enter display control mode Press the 2 DISP b
45. hat 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 Other than Standby mode B M S Frequency Offset Setting the central frequency boosted by B M S Display Setting AMP FREQ Normal Boost with the normal central frequency AMP FREQ Low Drop the normal central frequency 20 When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can control the LX AMP connected to the unit 1 Select AMP Control mode Push the Control knob to FM or AM Select the AMP Control display 2 Enter AMP Control mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second 3 Select the AMP Control item for adjustment Push the Contol knob to FM or AM For the details of the AMP Control item see the Instruction manual attached to the LX AMP 4 Adjust the AMP Control item Push the Control knob to ka a or gt gt 5 Exit AMP Control mode Press the MENU button You cannot use the LX AMP operation during standby mode 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 00min News 90min When News 00min News 90min is set the Ne
46. he MD v though it has a title Error 15 edia 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 Panel The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to this unit has been removed Replace it Error 77 The unit is malfunctioning for some reason Press the reset button on the unit If the Error 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 gt 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 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 Attempted to display DNPS during the CD play having no disc names preset o Name Waiting Radio text data is being received Load Discs are being exchanged in the Disc changer Reading N Blink The unit is reading the data on the disc The CD player section is not operating properly Reinsert the CD If the CD cannot be ejected or the display continues to flash even wh
47. hen the display changes Display Setting CD Read 1 Play CD and Audio file CD Read 2 Play CD by force The text scrolled is shown below CD text Folder name File name Song title Artist name Album name MD title Radio text Function of the KDC W8531 KDC W7531 In Standby mode Built in Auxiliary input Setting Set the Built in Auxiliary Input function Display Setting Built in AUX OFF When selecting the source there s no Auxiliary Input Built in AUX ON When selecting the source there s Auxiliary Input In Standby mode 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 Display Setting Power OFF Power OFF Timer function is OFF Power OFF 20min Turns the power OFF after 20 minutes Original setting Power OFF 40min Turns the power OFF after 40 minutes Power OFF 60min Turns the power OFF after 60 minutes This setting is done after setting lt Security Code gt page 34 Setting CD Read 2 cannot play Audio file Some music CDs may not be played back even in the CD Read 2 mode English 41 Menu system Function of the KDC W8531 In Standby mode Picture downloading Downloading movies and wallpapers Downloaded pictures can be used for the display of this unit 1 Inset a CD R CD RW Insert a CD R CD
48. hing 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 2 button Refer to lt Notes on Multi function Key System gt page 9 2 Enter display control mode Press the 2 DISP button 3 Enter External Display Select mode Press the 5 OUT button OEM DISP is displayed 4 Select the display Push the Control knob to ka or gt gt Each time the button is pressed the display switches 5 Exit display control mode Press the 6 RTN button English 21 General features 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 22 English Tuner features KENWOOD DEET A w CT Control knob AME NEXT 1 6 SRC n eo a AME NEXT lt A 1 6 SRC Preset station Band display number Frequency display Tuning Selecting the station 1 Select tuner source Press the SRC button Select
49. il Audio item is included 5 Exit Audio Control mode Press any button Press the button which is not VOL knob and ATT ANG button Adjust the detail of Audio Control 1 Select the Audio item for adjustment By referring to the step 1 3 above select the desired item to be set in detail from the items marked with 2 Enter Detail adjustment mode of Audio Control Press the VOL knob for at least 1 second 12 English Press the VOL knob for at least 1 second When the Bass Extend is set to ON low frequency response is extended by 20 You can exit the Audio Control mode at anytime by pressing any button except for VOL and ATT ANG buttons Audio Setup Setting the Sound system such as Cross over Network 1 Select the source for adjustment Press the SRC button 2 Enter Audio Setup mode Press the VOL knob for at least 1 second 3 Select the Audio Setup item for adjustment Press the VOL knob Each time the knob is pressed the items that can be adjusted switch as shown below 4 Setup the Audio item Turn the VOL knob Adjustment Item Display Range Front High Pass Filter HPF F Fc Through 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 220 Hz Rear High Pass Filter HPF RFc Through 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 220 Hz Low Pass Filter LPF SW 50 60 80 100 120 Through Hz Subwoofer Phase SW Phase Reverse 180 Normal 0 Volume offset Vol Offset 8 0 L
50. ilicon cloth If the faceplate is stained badly wipe the stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner then wipe neutral detergent off A 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 Before using this unit for the first time This unit is initially set on the Demonstration mode When using this unit for the first time cancel the lt Demonstration mode Setting gt page 44 About DAB Tuner control Refer to A group on the Instruction manual of DAB Tuner KTC 9090DAB optional accessory for the control method of DAB Tuner function However the following control methods of the function for this unit may be differed from the Instruction manual therefore refer to the following supplemental instruction lt Auto Ensemble Memory Entry gt 1 Select the preset band for Auto Ensemble Memory Entry 2 Press the AME button for at least 2 seconds Open Auto Ensemble Memory Entry After storing in the memory finishes the number of the pre set buttons and the ensemble label are displayed lt Searching by programme type and language gt and lt Languages to be displayed gt in lt Programme Type PTY Function gt At the operation to pr
51. ion display of CD amp External disc source Example KDC W8531 W7531 1st section SYS Q DISP NEXT 2nd section S MODE SCAN RDM REP FSEL 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 f 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 2 Turn ON OFF the Random Play Press the 3 button Each time the 3 button under the RDM unction display is pressed the Random Play is urned ON OFF Example KDC W8531 W7531 Function SA DISP displaying D D C29 9 CE Ce Button BIG EEO Rom EEA amp Saparan English 9 General features KENWOOD AIT Za Boan DRM REP voL NS ae avoce aseru zm Release button NEXT on a oe oe coy z AAL Control knob z KS Jj NEXT Release button Power Turning ON the Power Press the SRC button When the power is ON the lt Security Code gt page 34 is displayed as CODE ON or CODE OFF Turning OFF the Power aS eS ee 1 6 am I Press the SRC button for at
52. isplay 3 Set the menu item Push the Control knob to ka a or gt gt Example When Beep is selected each time the knob is pushed it switches Beep ON or Beep OFF Select 1 of them as the setting You can continue by returning to step 2 and setting other items 34 English 4 Exit Menu mode Press the MENU button 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 lt Manual Clock Adjustment gt etc are entered step by step It is the item when the menu item of Middle text display part is selected In Standby mode Security Code 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 The setup Security Code can be done when the lt Demonstration mode Setting gt page 44 is set as OFF 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 1 Enter Standby Press the SRC button Select the STANDBY display 2 Enter Menu mode Press the MENU button for at least 1 second When Menu is displayed Security is displayed 3 Enter Security Co
53. lay Push the Control knob to p J e Folder search Forward folder search during play Push the Control knob to FM 3J 41 e Folder select When it is set to directory 4 skip to the folder before the same level by folder select Push the Control knob to ka When it is set to directory 2 makes the level up by folder select Push the Control knob to AM Q1 Folder ed Audio file Notes on Multi function Key System Multi function Key System serves to control various functions with the 1 6 buttons The basic operation of the Multi function Key System is described below What s the Multi function Key System This unit is equipped with the Multi function Key System that enables the operation of multiple unctions with one button For example you can enter the Display Control Mode or turn ON OFF the Random Play by pressing he 3 button during CD play Setting each function The function display will show the controllable unction of the 1 6 button above the button Pressing the 1 6 button below the desired unction enables the setting of the function Displaying the desired function f five or more functions are available to be set with he 1 6 button they are divided into multiple unction groups referred to as sections in this manual for registration Press the NEXT button to switch the sections Example Funct
54. le Letter Seek the initial is displayed and read by the reversed order When the Letter Seek is started it cannot be cancelled 4 Select the song to play Press the Control knob when the initial of the song you are searching is displayed and read The selected initial group plays The category with marks or letters that cannot be read cannot be selected Text Title Scroll Scrolling the displayed CD text Audio file text or MD title Hold down on FM of the Control knob for at least 1 second Disc Naming DNPS Attaching a title to a CD 1 Play the disc you want to attach a name to A title can t be attached to MD or Audio file media 2 Enter Menu mode Press the MENU button for at least 1 second Menu is displayed 3 Select Name set mode Push the Control knob to FM or AM Select the Name Set display 4 Enter Name set mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second 5 Move the cursor to the enter character position Push the Control knob to ka a or gt gt 6 Select the character type Press the Control knob Each time the knob is pressed the character type switches as shown below Character type Alphabet upper case Alphabet lower case Numbers and symbols Special characters Accent characters 7 Select the characters Push the Control knob to FM or AM Characters can be entered by using a remote with a number button KDC W8531 Only Example
55. least 1 second Selecting the Source Press the SRC button Source required Display Tuner TUNER O Compact Disc External disc Optional accessory CD Changer Auxiliary input AUX Auxiliary input Optional accessory AUX EXT Standby Illumination only mode STANDBY 10 English Fs TE uls 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 lt Power OFF Timer gt page 41 Volume Increasing Volume Turn the VOL knob clockwise Decreasing Volume Turn the VOL knob counterclockwise Attenuator Turning the volume down quickly Press the ATT button Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator turns ON and OFF When it s ON ATT is displayed Faceplate Angle Adjustment Press the ANG button for at least 1 second Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate It can cause damage 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 The faceplate is unlocked allowing you to detach it The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts For that reason eep the faceplate in its special storage case while detached Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to direct s
56. lock Display Setting SYNC ON Synchronizes the time SYNC OFF Adjust the time manually It takes 3 to 4 minutes to synchronize the clock 36 English In Standby mode DSI Disabled System Indicator A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is removed warning potential thieves Display Setting DSI ON LED flashes DSI OFF LED OFF In Standby mode Selectable Illumination Selecting the button illumination color as green or red Display Button Red Button Green Setting The illumination color is red The illumination color is green In Standby mode Dimmer Dimming this unit s display automatically when the vehicle light switch is turned ON Display Setting Dimmer ON The display dims Dimmer OFF The display doesn t dim Function of the KDC W7031 In Standby mode Switching preout Switching the preout between the rear and subwoofer In subwoofer it outputs without effect from the fader control Display Setting SWPRE Rear Rear preout SWPRE Sub W Subwoofer preout In Standby mode Built in Amp Setting Built in amplifier is controlled Turning OFF this control enhances the preout quality Display Setting AMP ON The built in amplifier activates AMP OFF The built in amplifier deactivates Function of the KDC W7031 In Standby mode G Counter Level set Calibrating G
57. mage the unit 4 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 ote 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 hat can be displayed will differ depending on the models being connected A You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectly 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 About Media Manager of PC application attached to KDC W8531 W7531 Media Manager is recorded in the CD ROM attached to this unit Refer to the attached installation manual for the installation method of Media Manager Refer to the user s manual recorded in the installation CD ROM
58. mation displayed in Upper text display part and Lower text display part can be switched when Display Type D is selected Same information cannot be displayed in Upper text display part Middle text display part and Lower text display part However the blank display is able to have multiple selections KDC W7031 doesn t display the Spectrum analyzer When LX AMP is connected the item setup by the Display mode of LX AMP is displayed Album name cannot be displayed in WMA file KDC W7031 only Song title Artist name and Album name cannot be displayed in AAC file KDC W7031 only English 17 General features The text display in the Upper text display part In Tuner source Information Display Program Service name or Frequency FM BAND ch PS Auxiliary input name is displayed for the Auxiliary input source If the contents of the information cannot be displayed Play time is displayed File number at Audio file displays the last 3 digits se Hii Service name or Radio Text when it exceeds 1000 songs KDC W8531 W7531 ly Frequency AM BAND ch FREQ oy Spectrum Analyzer amp Clock Speana Clock Date Date In CD amp External disc source Information Display Disc title Disc Title Track title Track Title Track
59. nected to this unit Press the SRC button Select the display for the disc player you want Display examples Display Disc player CD Changer CD changer MD Changer MD changer Pause and play Press the Control knob Each time the knob is pressed it pauses and plays The functions that can be used and the information that can be displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being connected Fast Forwarding and Reversing Fast Forwarding Hold down on b gt of the Control knob Release your finger to play the disc at that point Reversing Hold down on ka a of the Control knob Release your finger to play the disc at that point The sound is not output while the Audio file is being searched Fast Forwarding and Reversing cannot be done while AAC file is being played KDC W7031 only Fast Forwarding and Reversing cannot be done depending on AAC file format KDC W8531 W7531 only Track File Search Searching for a song on the disc or in the Audio file folder Push the Control knob to ka a or gt gt Function of disc changer Audio file Disc Search Folder Search Selecting the disc set in the Disc changer or the folder recorded on the Audio file media Push the Control knob to FM or AM Function of remote Direct Track File Search Doing Track File Search by entering the track file number 1 Enter the track file number Press the number buttons on the
60. nt right output Red FRONT mi Front left output White ii i AUX right input Red KDC W8531 W7531 only AUS IN AUX left input White m l KDC W8531 W7531 only lt FM AM antenna input Antenna Cord ISO Antenna Conversion Adaptor ISO JASO Accessory To EXT AMP CONT terminal of the amplifier having the external amp control function Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone rings or during conversation To connect the KENWOOD navigation system consult your navigation manual Connect either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier or to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for ISO Connectors Cable Colour Functions External Power Yellow Blue White Orange White Red Black Battery Power Control Dimmer Ignition ACC Earth Ground Connection Purple Purple Black Gray Gray Black White White Black Green Green Black Rear Right Rear Right Front Right Front Right Front Left Front Left Rear Left Rear Left AWARNING 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 de
61. number amp Play time D Time The text display in the Middle text display Disc name DNPS part Display Type C Spectrum Analyzer amp Clock Speana Clock In Tuner source Date Date Information Display In Audio file source Spectrum Analyzer amp Clock Speana Clock Date Date Information Display Blank Blank Song title amp Artist name Title Artist Radio text FM Radio Text Album name amp Artist name Album Artist Folder name Folder Name In CD amp External disc source File name File Name Play time amp File number P Time Information Display n Spectrum Analyzer amp Clock Speana Clock Spectrum Analyzer amp Clock Speana Clock Date Date Date Date Blank Blank In Standby Disc title Disc Title Pamei Display Track title Track Title Standby STANDBY Disc name DNPS Clock Clock an In Audio file source Information Display In Auxiliary input source Spectrum Analyzer amp Clock Speana Clock Information Display Date Date Auxiliary input name AUX Name AUX EXT Blank i Ball ae Spectrum Analyzer amp Clock Speana Clock Song title amp Artist name Tit F Date Date Album name amp Artist name Album Artist Folder name Folder Name File name File Name 18 English Standby source In Audio file source Information Display Information Display Clock Cock Indicator In
62. on each 1 6 button Auto Memory Entry Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically 1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Push the Control knob to FM or AM 2 Open Auto Memory Entry Press the AME button for at least 2 seconds When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory Auto Memory Entry closes When the lt AF Alternative Frequency gt page 39 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 24 English Preset Tuning Calling up the stations in the memory 1 Select the band Push the Control knob to FM or AM 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 lt Notes on Multi function Key System gt page 9 3 Call up the station Press the desired 1 6 button RDS features KENWOOD J S a Cin Control knob fh T N m Win Control knob Band display Radio text Traffic Informa
63. ontrol knob to FM or AM With the FM button you move 1 level down and with the AM button 1 level up Selecting a folder in the same level Push the Control knob to lt lt or gt gt With the kaa of the Control knob you move to the previous folder and with the b gt bl of the Control knob to the next folder Returning to the top level Press the 3 HOME button You can operate when lt Switching the Play mode gt page 32 is set to Folder Mode while playing ACDrive KDC W8531 W7531 Scrolling the folder name display Press the SCRL button 4 Decide the folder to play Press the 1 OK button The Folder Select mode releases and the Audio file in the folder being displayed is played Canceling the Folder Select mode Press the 2 EXIT button English 31 CD Audio file External disc control features Function of the KDC W8531 KDC W7531 Function of ACDrive disc Switching the Play mode Arrange the playing orders of the songs by categories 1 Select the key function section Press the NEXT button Repeatedly press the button until S MODE is displayed above the 1 button Refer to lt Notes on Multi function Key System gt page 9 2 Select the Play mode Press the 1 S MODE button Each time the button is pressed the Play mode switches as follows Play mode Category which is to be arranged Play List Mode Play list order Genre Mode By genre
64. oudness LOUD OFF 0 Dual Zone System 2 ZONE OFF O Volume offset Each source s volume can be set as a difference from the basic volume Loudness Compensating for low and high tones during low volume You can control this item when lt Switching preout gt page 36 is set to SWPRE Sub W KDC W7031 only You can control this item when lt Subwoofer Output gt page 13 is set to SW ON You can control this item when 2 ZONE of lt Audio Setup gt is set to OFF Dual Zone System Main source and sub source Auxiliary input output Front channel and Rear channel separately The channel of sub source is set up by lt Dual Zone System Setting gt page 38 Main source is selected by SRC button The volume of Front channel is adjusted by VOL knob The volume of Rear channel is adjusted by lt Audio Control gt page 12 The Audio Control has no effect on sub source The Dual Zone System can be used with the Auxiliary input sources shown below nternal auxiliary input KDC W8531 W7531 only Option CA C1AX KDC W7031 only 5 Exit Audio Setup mode Press VOL knob for at least 1 second Equalizer 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 SYS Q is displayed above the 1 button Refer to lt Notes on Multi function Key System
65. scribed in 2 or 3 make the connection as illustrated lease be sure to reconnect the cable as shown 2 below o install this unit to the Volkswagen vehicles e N 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 Ignition cable Red A 7 Pin Red Unit Vehicle A gt 5 Battery cable Yellow A 4 Pin Yellow N The 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 Red A 7 Pin Red Unit Vehicle gt Ba Battery cable A 4 Pin Yellow Yellow w The 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 fe 3 ee Vehicle meo s Battery cable Yellow A 4 Pin Yellow When the connection is made as in 3 above the unit s power will not be linked to the ignition key For that reason always make sure to turn off the unit s power when the ignition is turned off To link the unit s power to the ignition connect the ignition cable ACC red to a power source that can be turned on an
66. ter 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 D English 47 Connecting Wires to Terminals A B Subwoofer right output Rear right output Red Red Subwoofer left output White Rear left output White Rear right output Red Subwoofer right output Red Rear left output White Subwoofer left output White To KENWOOD disc changer To connect these leads External optional accessory refer to the relevant instruction manuals _ Fuse 10A To External Display Steering remote aa wa H Wiring harness Accessory External amplifier control wire Pink Black TEL mute wire Brown gt F 3 If no connections are made do not let the wire come out from the tab Power control Motor antenna control wire Blue White Lars Battery wire Yellow Ignition wire Red i See page 49 4 A 7 Pin Red A 4 Pin Yellow Connector A Connector B 48 English eS A al B a erat Fro
67. the TUNER display 2 Select the band Push the Control knob to FM or AM Each time the knob is pushed to FM it switches between the FM1 FM2 and FM3 bands 3 Tune up or down band Push the Control knob to ka or gt gt During reception of stereo stations the ST indicator is ON Function of remote Direct Access Tuning Entering the frequency and tuning 1 Select the band Press the FM or AM button 2 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode Press the DIRECT button on the remote is displayed 3 Enter the frequency Press the number buttons on the remote Example Desired frequency Press button 92 1 MHz FM 0 9 2 1 810 kHz AM 0 8 1 0 Canceling Direct Access Tuning Press the DIRECT button on the remote English 23 Tuner features Station Preset Memory Putting the station in the memory 1 Select the band Push the Control knob to FM or AM 2 Select the frequency to put in the memory Push the Control knob to ka a or gt gt 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 lt Notes on Multi function Key System gt page 9 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
68. tion 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 and OFF When a traffic bulletin starts Traffic INFO 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 Receiving other traffic information stations Push the Control knob to ka a or gt gt J ol EO ar Program Service name Traffic information can be switched when it is on the Tuner Source However you cannot switch the Traffic information during reception of the Traffic bulletin switched from the source other than the Tuner Radio Text Scroll Scrolling the displayed radio text Hold down on FM of the Control knob for at least 1 second English 25 RDS features PTY Program Type Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station 1 Enter PTY mode Press the Control knob PTY Select is displayed This function can t be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception 2 Select the Program Type Push the Control knob to FM or AM E
69. tions Transfer bit rate 48 192 kbps Sampling frequency 32 44 1 48 kHz Playable media CD ROM CD R CD RW Depending on the writing software it may not be possible to use quick formatted CD RW discs When recording to the media up to the maximum capacity at once the writing soft is set to Disc at once Playable disc format ISO 9660 Level 1 2 Joliet Romeo Long file name he maximum number of characters for isplay File Folder name KDC W7031 64 characters KDC W8531 W7531 128 characters P3 ID3 Tag WMA Contents property AAC song information KDC W8531 W7531 only 30 characters 8 English fo n File Folder name is the number of the characters including the extensions MP3 ID3 Tag can only display the tag of Ver1 X KDC W7031 only AAC ID3 Tag cannot be displayed Limitation of structure for the file and the folder Maximum number of directory levels 8 Maximum number of folders 100 Maximum number of files per folder KDC W7031 255 KDC W8531 W7531 4096 Playing order of the Audio file The Audio file is played in the order which is written by writing soft You may be able to set the playing order by writing the play sequence numbers such as 01 to 99 at the beginning of the file name Example Q DO mE Do G1 ho do A ye e Playing order Playing order after play DO HO DO HO e File search Forward file search during p
70. unlight or excessive heat or humidity Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing Reattaching the Faceplate 1 Align the shaft on the unit with the depression on the faceplate 2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks The faceplate is locked in place allowing you to use the unit Speaker Setting Fine tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type 1 Enter Standby Press the SRC button Select the STANDBY display 2 Enter Speaker Setting mode Press the VOL knob SP SEL is displayed 3 Select the Speaker type Turn the VOL knob Each time the knob is turned the setting switches as shown below Speaker type Display OFF OFF For 5 amp 4 in speaker 5 4 inch For 6 amp 6x9 in speaker 6x9 6 inch For the OEM speaker QEM 4 Exit Speaker Setting mode Press the VOL knob English 11 General features Audio Control 1 Select the source for adjustment Press the SRC button 2 Enter Audio Control mode Press the VOL knob 3 Select the Basic Audio item for adjustment 3 Select the Detail Audio item for adjustment Press the VOL knob Each time the knob is pressed the items that can be adjusted switch as shown below 4 Adjust the Detail Audio item Turn the VOL knob Bass level Adjustment Item Display Range Press the VOL
71. utton 3 Select the display mode Press the 1 MODE button Function of the KDC W7031 5 Exit display control mode Press the 6 RTN button Under the display type other than Display Type D the function item is not displayed When the display type other than Display Type D is selected press 1 to 6 buttons or NEXT button The function item will be displayed approximately 5 seconds The information can be switched by the Display Type Refer to the page on the following table for the methods to switch by the Display Type 4 Select the display Type BED c 2 Push the Control knob to a a or gt gt EA L e eee o Each time the knob is pushed the display mode Upper ee ae switches as shown below Middle i Display Mode Display Lower n T HM Display ype A G Analyzer ese 0 Display Type B Display Type C OOI Display Type D O Display Type E Graphic display part Text display part Text icon display part Upper text display part Middle text display part Lower text display part Source icon display part Function item display G Analyzer display part 14 English Display Type A Display Type B Graphic part Spectrum Analyzer Display S
72. witching Switching the graphic Display Spectrum analyzer display 1 Select the key function section Press the NEXT button Repeatedly press the button until DISP is displayed above the 2 button Refer to lt Notes on Multi function Key System gt page 9 2 Enter display control mode Press the 2 DISP button 3 Select the display mode Press the 1 MODE button 4 Select the display Type Push the Control knob to ka or gt gt Select the Display Type A Display Type B display 5 Select the graphic spectrum analyzer display Press the 3 Graph button 6 Select the graphic spectrum analyzer display part display Push the Control knob to ka a or gt gt 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 Movie 3 Downloaded movie Spectrum analyzer 1 Spectrum analyzer 2 Spectrum analyzer 3 Spectrum analyzer 4 Spectrum analyzer 5 Wallpaper amp Downloaded Wallpaper Function of the KDC W8531 Function of the KDC W8531 W7531 Downloaded movie and Downloaded Wall Paper refer to lt Picture downloading gt page 42 KDC W7031 doesn t display the Spectrum analyzer 7 Exit display control mode Press the 6 RTN button The setting of this function is available while Display Type A
73. ws Bulletin Interrupt function is ON When the news bulletin starts News is displayed and it switches to the news bulletin If you choose the News 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 lt Traffic Information gt page 25 This function is only available if the desired station sends PTY code for news bulletin or belongs to lt Enhanced Other Network gt Network sending PTY code for news bulletin When the News Bulletin Interrupt function is ON it switches to an FM station In Tuner mode Local Seek Only stations whose reception is good are searched for in auto seek tuning Display Local Seek OFF Local Seek ON Setting The local seek function is OFF The local seek function is ON In Tuner mode Tuning Mode Sets the tuning mode Tuning mode _ Display Operation Auto seek Seek Mode Auto1 Automatic search for a station Preset station seek Seek Mode Auto2 Search in order of the Stations in the Preset memory Seek Mode Manual Normal manual tuning control Manual 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 Display Setting AF ON The AF function is ON AF
74. x 8 on the back panel 3 Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side as shown Screw M4X8 commercially available Accessory Removal tool 4 Lower the removal tool toward the bottom and pull out the unit halfway while pressing towards the inside 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 English 51 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 Y The fuse has blown ts After checking for short circuits in the wires replace the fuse with one with the same rating WY The speaker wire has a short circuit or touches he chassis of the vehicle and then the protection unction is activated te Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly and press the reset button There s a source you can t switch Y There s no media inserted te Set the media you want to listen to If there s no media in this unit you can t switch to each source Y The Disc changer isn t connected ts 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 Even if Loudness is turned ON high pitched ton

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