Page 2 - English; Contents; Accessories/ Installation Procedure
2 | English Contents Safety precautions 3 Notes 4 About CDs 5 About MP3 and WMA 6 General features 7 PowerSelecting the SourceVolumeAttenuatorSystem QAudio ControlAudio SetupSpeaker SettingSwitching DisplayDimmer ControlTheft Deterrent FaceplateTEL Mute Tuner features 11 TuningTuning ModeStation Pre...
Page 3 - Safety precautions; Lens Fogging; WARNING
English | 3 Safety precautions About CD players/disc changers connected to this unit KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players released in 1998 or later can be connected to this unit.Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwood dealer for connectable models of disc changers/ CD players.Note that any KENWOOD...
Page 4 - Notes; Cleaning the Unit; Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
4 | English 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 ...
Page 5 - About CDs
English | 5 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 ...
Page 6 - About MP3 and WMA; Example
6 | English About MP3 and WMA The playable 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. Playable Audio ...
Page 7 - General features; Power; Turning ON the Power; Selecting the Source; Source required; Display; Volume; Increasing Volume; Attenuator; Turning the volume down quickly.
English | 7 General features Power Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button. Source required Display Tuner "TUNER" CD "CD" External disc (Optional accessory) "CD CH...
Page 8 - System Q; Audio Control; Speaker Setting
8 | English General features System Q You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of music. 1 Select the source to set Press the [SRC] button. 2 Select the Sound type Press the [Q] button. Each time the button is pressed, the sound setting switches. Sound setting Display Natural...
Page 9 - Switching Display; Switching the information displayed.; Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.; Dimmer Control; You can change the unit's display to dimmer.
English | 9 Switching Display Switching the information displayed. 1 Enter Switching Display mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. "DISP SEL" is displayed. 2 Select the Display item Push the Control knob to[ 4 ] or [ ¢ ]. In Tuner source (KDC-W431G) Information Display Frequency...
Page 10 - Theft Deterrent Faceplate; Removing the Faceplate; Reattaching the Faceplate; Projections; Push the faceplate in until it clicks.; TEL Mute; When a call comes in
10 | English General features 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 c...
Page 11 - Tuner features; Tuning; Selecting the station.; Select tuner source; Function of the KDC-W431G; Tuning Mode; Choose the tuning mode.; Tuning mode; Auto seek
English | 11 Tuner features Tuning Selecting the station. 1 Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select 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 dow...
Page 12 - Station Preset Memory; Putting the station in the memory.; Push the Control knob to [; Auto Memory Entry; Preset Tuning; Calling up the stations in the memory.
12 | English 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 [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ]. 3 Put the frequency in the memory Press the desired [1] — [6] button for ...
Page 13 - RDS features; Traffic Information; Receiving other traffic information stations; Radio Text Scroll; Scrolling the displayed radio text.
English | 13 RDS features Function of the KDC-W4531/W4031/W409/3031A/3031G/309A/309G Traffic Information Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic bulletin starts even when you aren’t listening to the radio. Press the [TI] button. Each time the button is pressed, the Traffic info...
Page 14 - Program Type; Program Type preset; Presetting the Program Type; Press the Control knob.
14 | English RDS features Function of the KDC-W4531/W4031/W409/3031A/3031G/309A/309G PTY (Program Type) Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station. 1 Enter PTY mode Press the Control knob. During PTY mode the "PTY" indicator is ON. • This function can’t be used during a traffic b...
Page 15 - Enter PTY mode; Exit Changing Language mode
English | 15 Changing Language for PTY Function Selecting the Program Type display language. 1 Enter PTY mode Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 14). 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...
Page 16 - CD/Audio file/External disc control features; Playing CD & Audio file; When a disc is inserted; Playing External Disc; Select the display for the disc player you want.; CD changer; Pause and play
16 | English CD/Audio file/External disc control features Playing CD & Audio file When a disc is inserted Press the [SRC] button. Select the "CD" display. • When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON. Pause and play Press the control knob. Each time the knob is pressed, it p...
Page 17 - Fast Forwarding and Reversing; Fast Forwarding; Reversing; Release your finger to play the disc at that point.; Function of disc changer/ Audio file; Disc Search/Folder Search; In CD & External disc source; Track Repeat; In Audio file source; File Repeat; Scan Play; Start Scan Play; Random Play; Playing all the songs on the disc in random order.; Magazine Random Play
English | 17 Fast Forwarding and Reversing Fast Forwarding Hold down on [ ¢ ] of the Control knob. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Reversing Hold down on [ 4 ] of the Control knob. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. • The sound is not output while the Audio file ...
Page 18 - Folder Select; Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to.; Enter Folder Select mode; Folder name display; Select the folder level; Control knob to the next folder.; Returning to the top level
18 | English CD/Audio file/External disc control features Function of the KDC-W4531/W4031/W409/W431GFunction of Audio file Folder Select Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to. 1 Enter Folder Select mode Press the [F.SEL] button. "F-SELECT" is displayed.During Select mode the fol...
Page 19 - Exit Menu mode; Menu System; Enter Menu mode; Example: When you want to set the beep sound; Set the menu item; Menu system
English | 19 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 th...
Page 20 - Security Code; Input prohibited time; minutes; Touch Sensor Tone; In Standby mode; Manual Clock Adjustment; The clock display blinks.
20 | English Menu system Function of the KDC-W4531In 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. • When the Security Code function is activat...
Page 21 - Sets the tuning mode.; Local Seek; Synchronize Clock
English | 21 Function of the KDC-W4531/W4031/W409/3031A/3031G/309A/309GIn Tuner mode Tuning Mode Sets the tuning mode. Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek "AUTO 1" Automatic search for a station. Preset station seek "AUTO 2" Search in order of the stations in the Preset memory. M...
Page 22 - Monaural Reception; Auxiliary Input Display Setting; Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds.
22 | English 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. Function of the KDC-W4531/W4031/W409/3031A/3031G/309A/309G Auto TP S...
Page 23 - Demonstration mode Setting; Sets the demonstration mode.; Select the Demonstration mode; CD Read Setting; Power OFF Timer; Text Scroll; Setting the displayed text scroll.
English | 23 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" display. 2 Set the Demonstration mode Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds. Each time the knob is pressed at ...
Page 24 - Accessories
24 | English Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories 1 ..........1 2 ..........2 3 ..........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 uni...
Page 25 - Connecting Wires to Terminals
English | 25 Connecting Wires to Terminals P.CONT ANT.CONT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 REMO. CONT MUTE Battery wire ( Yellow) Ignition wire (Red) FM/AM antenna input Antenna Cord (ISO) Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISO–JASO) (Accessory 3 ) To connect the KENWOOD navigation system, consult your nav...
Page 26 - Connector Function Guide
26 | English Connecting Wires to Terminals Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for ISO Connectors Cable Colour Functions External Power ConnectorA-4 Yellow Battery A-5 Blue/White Power Control A-7 Red Ignition (ACC) A-8 Black Earth (Ground) Connection Speaker ConnectorB-1 Purple Rear Right (+) B-2 ...
Page 27 - Installation
English | 27 Installation • Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip). Installation Firewall or metal support Screw (M4X8)(commercially available) Self-tapping screw (commercially available) Metal mounting st...
Page 28 - Removing the Unit; Removing the hard rubber frame
28 | English 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. 2 When the upper level is removed, remove the lower two locations. • The frame can be remo...
Page 29 - Troubleshooting Guide; General
English | 29 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. ✔ The fuse has blown. ☞ After checking ...
Page 30 - Disc source
30 | English Disc source ? "AUX EXT" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode. ✔ Unsupported disc changer is connected. ☞ Use the disc changer mentioned in the <About CD players/disc changers connected to this unit> (page 3) of the section on <Safety precautions>...
Page 32 - Specifications
32 | English FM tuner section Frequency range (50 kHz space) : 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) : 0.7 µV /75 Ω Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) : 1.6 µV /75 Ω Frequency response (±3.0 dB) : 30 Hz – 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) : 65 dB Selectivity (DIN) (±400 kHz) : ≥ 80 d...
