Page 2 - English; Contents
2 | English Contents Safety precautions 4 Notes 5 About CDs 7 About AAC, MP3 and WMA 8 General features 9 PowerSelecting the SourceVolumeAttenuatorSystem QAudio ControlAudio SetupSpeaker SettingSubwoofer OutputSwitching DisplayFaceplate Angle AdjustmentTheft Deterrent FaceplateTEL Mute Tuner feature...
Page 4 - Safety precautions; Lens Fogging; WARNING
4 | English 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 5 - Notes; Cleaning the Unit; Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
English | 5 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 7 - About CDs
English | 7 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 8 - About AAC, MP3 and WMA; Example; • Playing order
8 | English 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. • Atta...
Page 9 - General features; Power; Turning ON the Power; Selecting the Source; Source required; Display; Volume; Increasing Volume
English | 9 General features Power Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. • When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 24) 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 10 - Attenuator; Turning the volume down quickly.; System Q; Sound setting; Audio Control; Adjustment Item; Exit Audio Control mode
10 | 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 ...
Page 11 - Audio Setup; Rear High Pass Filter; Speaker Setting; Speaker type; OFF; Subwoofer Output; Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF.
English | 11 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 pres...
Page 12 - Switching Display; Switching the information displayed.; Enter Switching Display mode; Faceplate Angle Adjustment
12 | 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 Information Display Pr...
Page 13 - Theft Deterrent Faceplate; Removing the Faceplate; Reattaching the Faceplate; TEL Mute; When a call comes in
English | 13 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 ...
Page 14 - Tuner features; Tuning; Selecting the station.; Station Preset Memory; Putting the station in the memory.; Push the Control knob to [
14 | 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 15 - Auto Memory Entry; Select the band for Auto Memory Entry; Preset Tuning; Calling up the stations in the memory.; Select the band
English | 15 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 ...
Page 16 - RDS features; Traffic Information; Receiving other traffic information stations; Radio Text Scroll; Scrolling the displayed radio text.
16 | English RDS features 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.When it’s ON, "TI"...
Page 17 - Program Type; Press the Control knob.; Program Type preset; Presetting the Program Type
English | 17 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 bulletin or AM reception. 2 Select the Program Type Push the Control knob...
Page 18 - Selecting the Program Type display language.; Enter PTY mode; Exit Changing Language mode
18 | English RDS features Changing Language for PTY Function Selecting the Program Type display language. 1 Enter PTY mode Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 17). 2 Enter Changing Language mode Press the [TI] button. 3 Select the language Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Each time the k...
Page 19 - CD/Audio file/External disc control features; Playing CD & Audio file; When there is no disc inserted; When a disc is inserted
English | 19 CD/Audio file/External disc control features Playing CD & Audio file When there is no disc inserted 1 Open the panel. Press the [ 0 ] button. 2 Insert a disc. • When the faceplate has been slid open, it might interfere with the shift lever or something else. If this happens, pay att...
Page 20 - Playing External Disc; Select the display for the disc player you want.; Pause and play; 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
20 | English CD/Audio file/External disc control features Playing External Disc Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to this unit. Press the [SRC] button. Select the display for the disc player you want. Display examples: Display Disc player "CD CH" CD changer &#...
Page 21 - Scan Play; Start Scan Play; Random Play; Function of disc changer; Magazine Random Play; Disc Random Play; Canceling the Disc Random Play
English | 21 Scan Play Playing the first part of each song on the disc or Audio file folder you are listening to and searching for the song you want to listen to. 1 Start Scan Play Press the [SCAN] button. "TRAC SCN"/ "FILE SCN"/ "SCAN ON" is displayed. 2 Release it when the ...
Page 22 - Switching the Play mode; Play mode; By the folder recorded in Disc.; 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*
22 | English CD/Audio file/External disc control features Function of the KDC-W6531Function of ACDrive disc Switching the Play mode Arrange the playing orders of the songs by categories. Press the [S.MODE] button. Each time the button is pressed, the Play mode switches as follows.The play mode indic...
Page 23 - Letter Seek; Canceling the Letter Seek; The selected initial group plays.; Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.
English | 23 Function of the KDC-W6531Function 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 Enter the Letter Seek mode Press the [S.MODE] button for at least 1 second. • It doesn't function ...
Page 24 - Menu system; Menu System; Enter Menu mode; Example: When you want to set the beep sound; Set the menu item; In Standby mode; Security Code
24 | English 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 25 - Input prohibited time; minutes; Touch Sensor Tone; Manual Clock Adjustment; The clock display blinks.
English | 25 • 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 [ME...
Page 26 - Synchronize Clock; Selectable Illumination
26 | English Menu system In 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 mode DSI (Dis...
Page 27 - AMP Control; Select AMP Control mode; News Bulletin with Timeout Setting
English | 27 Other than Standby mode B.M.S. Frequency Offset Setting the central frequency boosted by B.M.S. Display Setting "BMSF NML" Boost with the normal central frequency. "BMSF LOW" Drop the normal central frequency 20%. When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can control t...
Page 28 - Auto TP Seek; In FM reception; Monaural Reception; Each time the knob is pushed to [; Select Auxiliary input source
28 | English Menu system 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 OFF" The AF function is OF...
Page 29 - Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode; Text Scroll; Setting the displayed text scroll.; Power OFF Timer; CD Read Setting
English | 29 • "AUX EXT" • "DVD" • "PORTABLE" • "GAME" • "VIDEO" • "T V" 6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the [MENU] button. • When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time is registered, and the Auxiliary input display se...
Page 30 - Audio Preset Memory; Unique ID display; Displaying the serial number for each product.; ACDrive firmware version display
30 | English Menu system 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 setup the Sound Control. - <Audio Control> (page 10)- <Audio Setup> (page 11) 2 Enter Menu...
Page 31 - Audio Preset Call; Demonstration mode Setting; Sets the demonstration mode.; Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds.; The Demonstration mode function is ON.
English | 31 Audio Preset Call Recalling the sound setup registered by <Audio Preset Memory> (page 30). 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 ...
Page 32 - Accessories/ Installation Procedure; Accessories
32 | English Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories 1 ..........1 2 ..........2 3 ..........1 4 ..........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 connection...
Page 33 - Connecting Wires to Terminals
English | 33 Connecting Wires to Terminals £ Ó Î { x È Ç n £ Ó Î { x È Ç n 1/ *°" / /°" / 8/°" / Rear right output (Red)/Sub Woofer right output (Red) Rear left output ( White)/Sub Woofer left output ( White) Front left output ( White) Front right output (Red) Battery wire ( Yellow) Igni...
Page 34 - Connector Function Guide
34 | 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-6 Orange/White Dimmer A-7 Red Ignition (ACC) A-8 Black Earth (Ground) Connection Speaker ConnectorB-1 Pu...
Page 35 - Installation; Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit
English | 35 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 36 - Removing the Unit; Removing the hard rubber frame
36 | 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 37 - Troubleshooting Guide; General
English | 37 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 38 - Disc source
38 | English Troubleshooting Guide 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 4) of the section on <...
Page 40 - Specifications
40 | English Specifications subject to change without notice. MP3 decode : Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 WMA decode : Compliant with Windows Media Audio AAC decode : AAC-LC ".m4a" files Audio section Maximum output power : 50 W x 4 Output power (DIN 45324, +B=14.4V ) : 30 W x 4 Tone ...
