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 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator System Q Audio Control Audio SetupSpeaker Setting Switching Display Dimmer ControlTheft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute Tuner features 12 Tuning Tuning Mode ...
Page 3 - Safety precautions; Lens Fogging; WARNING
English | 3 Safety precautions About CD players/disc changers connected to this unit (KDC-W5031 only) 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...
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; • Playing order
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
English | 7 General features Power Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. • When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 22) is displayed as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF". Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. Selecting the Source Press the [SRC...
Page 8 - Attenuator; Turning the volume down quickly.; System Q; Sound setting; Audio Control; Adjustment Item; Audio Setup
8 | English General features 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, the "AT T" indicator blinks. System Q You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of music. 1 S...
Page 9 - Volume offset; Speaker Setting; Speaker type; OFF
English | 9 4 Adjust the Audio setup item Turn the [VOL] knob. Adjustment Item Display Range Volume offset "V-OFF" –8 — ±0 Loudness "LOUD" ON/OFF • Volume offset: Each source’s volume can be set as a difference from the basic volume. • Loudness: Compensating for low and high tones du...
Page 10 - Switching Display; Switching the information displayed.; Enter Switching Display mode; Dimmer Control; You can change the unit's display to dimmer.
10 | English General features 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-W5031) Informatio...
Page 11 - Theft Deterrent Faceplate; Removing the Faceplate; Drop open the faceplate.; Drawing the faceplate to left side pull it to; Reattaching the Faceplate; TEL Mute; When a call comes in
English | 11 Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Removing the Faceplate 1 Press the Release button. Drop open the faceplate. 2 Drawing the faceplate to left side pull it to the front and remove it. • The faceplate is a preci...
Page 12 - Tuner features; Tuning; Selecting the station.; Select tuner source; Function of the KDC-W531; Tuning Mode; Choose the tuning mode.; Tuning mode; Auto seek; Station Preset Memory; Putting the station in the memory.; Select the band
12 | English 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 13 - Put the frequency in the memory; Auto Memory Entry; Select the band for Auto Memory Entry; Preset Tuning; Calling up the stations in the memory.
English | 13 3 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 on each [1] — [6] button. Auto Memory Entry Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatica...
Page 14 - RDS features; Traffic Information; Receiving other traffic information stations; Radio Text Scroll; Scrolling the displayed radio text.; Enter PTY mode
14 | English RDS features Function of the KDC-W5031 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 information function turns ON and OFF...
Page 15 - Program Type; Push the Control knob to [; Press the Control knob.; Program Type preset; Presetting the Program Type
English | 15 During PTY mode the "PTY" indicator is ON. • This function can’t be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception. 2 Select the Program Type Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Each time the knob is pushed, the Program Type switches as shown below. No. Program Type Display 1...
Page 16 - Selecting the Program Type display language.; Exit Changing Language mode
16 | English RDS features Function of the KDC-W5031 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...
Page 17 - CD/Audio file/External disc control features; Playing External Disc; Select the display for the disc player you want.; CD changer; Pause and play
English | 17 CD/Audio file/External disc control features SRC SCAN REP F.SEL M.RDM RDM/ 3 IN indicator Disc number Track time Track number Control knob Function of the KDC-W5031 Playing External Disc Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to this unit. Press the [SRC] butt...
Page 18 - Fast Forwarding and Reversing; Release your finger to play the disc at that point.; Disc Search/Folder Search; Drop open the faceplate
18 | English CD/Audio file/External disc control features 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. • ...
Page 19 - In CD & External disc source; Track Repeat; In Audio file; File Repeat; Scan Play; Start Scan Play; Random Play; Magazine Random Play
English | 19 Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or Audio file folder you’re listening to. Press the [REP] button. Each time the button is pressed, the Repeat Play switches as shown below. In CD & External disc source Repeat play Display Track Repeat "T...
Page 20 - Function of Audio file; 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
20 | English CD/Audio file/External disc control features Function 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 folder information is displayed as shown belo...
Page 21 - Menu system; Menu System; Enter Menu mode; Example: When you want to set the beep sound; Set the menu item
English | 21 Menu system 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 s...
Page 22 - Security Code; Input prohibited time; minutes; Touch Sensor Tone; In Standby mode; Manual Clock Adjustment; The clock display blinks.
22 | English Menu system Function of the KDC-W5031In 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 23 - Synchronize Clock; Selectable Illumination; In Tuner mode; Local Seek; Exit Clock adjustment mode
English | 23 Function of the KDC-W5031In Standby mode Synchronize Clock Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this unit’s clock. Display Setting "SYNC ON" Synchronizes the time. "SYNC OFF" Adjust the time manually. • It takes 3 to 4 minutes to synchronize the clock. In Standby ...
Page 24 - Auxiliary Input Display Setting; Select Auxiliary input source; Auto TP Seek; In FM reception; Monaural Reception; Sets the tuning mode.
24 | English Menu system Function of the KDC-W5031 Auxiliary Input Display Setting For selecting the display when switched to Auxiliary input source. 1 Select Auxiliary input source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "AUX EXT" display. Function of the KDC-W5031 AF (Alternative Frequency) Whe...
Page 25 - Text Scroll; Setting the displayed text scroll.; CD Read Setting; Power OFF Timer
English | 25 Text Scroll Setting the displayed text scroll. Display Setting "SCL MANU" Doesn’t scroll. "SCL AUTO" Scrolls when the display changes. • The text scrolled is shown below. - CD text - Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Album name - MD title - Radio text 2 En...
Page 26 - Demonstration mode Setting; Sets the demonstration mode.; Select the Demonstration mode; The Demonstration mode function is ON.
26 | English 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" display. 2 Set the Demonstration mode Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds. Each time the knob is...
Page 27 - Accessories
English | 27 Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories 1 ..........1 2 ..........2 3 ..........1 4 ..........1 5 ..........2 6 ..........1 7 ..........1 Installation Procedure 1. To prevent short circuits, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - terminal of the battery. 2. Make t...
Page 28 - Connecting Wires to Terminals
28 | English Connecting Wires to Terminals P.CONT ANT.CONT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 FRONT 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 yo...
Page 29 - Connector Function Guide
English | 29 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 30 - Installation
30 | English 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 31 - Removing the Unit; Removing the hard rubber frame
English | 31 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 32 - Troubleshooting Guide; General
32 | English 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 33 - Disc source
English | 33 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 35 - Specifications; Specifications subject to change without notice.
English | 35 Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. MP3 decode : Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 WMA decode : Compliant with Windows Media Audio Audio section Maximum output power KDC-W5031: 50 W x 4KDC-W531: 45 W x 4 Output power (DIN 45324, +B=14.4V ) KDC-W5031: 30 W...
