Page 2 - English; Contents; Switching
2 | English Contents Safety precautions 4 Notes 5 About CDs 7 About AAC, MP3 and WMA 8 Notes on Multi-function Key System 9 General features 10 PowerSelecting the SourceVolumeAttenuatorFaceplate Angle AdjustmentTheft Deterrent FaceplateSpeaker SettingAudio ControlAudio SetupEqualizer ControlSubwoofe...
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 - Notes on Multi-function Key System; Setting each function; source; S.MODE SCAN RDM REP FSEL
English | 9 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 Sys...
Page 10 - Power; Turning ON the Power; Selecting the Source; Source required; Display; Volume; Increasing Volume; Attenuator; Turning the volume down quickly.; General features
10 | English Power Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. • When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 34) 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] button. Source...
Page 11 - Faceplate Angle Adjustment; Theft Deterrent Faceplate; Removing the Faceplate; Reattaching the Faceplate; Speaker Setting; Enter Standby; OFF; Exit Speaker Setting mode
English | 11 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...
Page 12 - Audio Control; Balance; Audio Setup
12 | English 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 Press the [VOL] knob. Each time the knob is pressed, the items that can be adjusted switch as shown bel...
Page 13 - Adjustment Item; Equalizer Control; Push the Control knob to [; Subwoofer Output; Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF.
English | 13 Adjustment Item Display Range Front High Pass Filter* 2 "HPF-F Fc" Through/40/60/80/100/120/150/180/220 Hz Rear High Pass Filter* 2 "HPF-R Fc" Through/40/60/80/100/120/150/180/220 Hz Low Pass Filter* 1,2 "LPF-SW" 50/60/80/100/120/Through Hz Subwoofer Phase* 1,2 &...
Page 14 - Display Mode Switching; Switching the display mode.; Display Type A/ Display Type B
14 | English 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 <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 9). 2 Enter display...
Page 15 - Spectrum analyzer 4 *; Wallpaper selecting; Turn the wallpaper scan ON.; At the wallpaper you want to display.; Press the Control knob.; Turn the wallpaper scan OFF.; Press the Control knob.; Select the wallpaper.
English | 15 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 [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ]. Each time the button is pressed, the graphic display/ spectrum analyzer display switches as shown...
Page 16 - Display Type B; Text Display Switching; Switching the text display.
16 | English 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 <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 9). ...
Page 17 - ) moves to the selected text display
English | 17 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 <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 9). 2...
Page 20 - Display Type C/ Display Type D; Font Color Select; Selecting the display font color.; G-Analyzer display Switching
20 | English 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 until "DISP" is displayed above the [2] button.Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key Syst...
Page 21 - External Display Switching
English | 21 • 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 m...
Page 22 - TEL Mute; When a call comes in
22 | English 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 ba...
Page 23 - Tuner features; Tuning; Selecting the station.; Function of remote; Direct Access Tuning; Entering the frequency and tuning.; Press the number buttons on the remote.
English | 23 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 24 - Station Preset Memory; Putting the station in the memory.; Auto Memory Entry; Preset Tuning; Calling up the stations in the memory.
24 | 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 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly pre...
Page 25 - RDS features; Traffic Information; Receiving other traffic information stations; Radio Text Scroll; Scrolling the displayed radio text.
English | 25 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 a traffic bulletin s...
Page 26 - Program Type; Program Type preset; Presetting the Program Type
26 | English 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...
Page 27 - Enter PTY mode
English | 27 Changing Language for PTY Function Selecting the Program Type display language. 1 Enter PTY mode Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (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...
Page 28 - CD/Audio file/External disc control features; Playing CD & Audio file; When there is no disc inserted; When a disc is inserted
28 | English 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 29 - Playing External Disc; Select the display for the disc player you want.; CD changer; 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; Direct Track/File Search; Enter the track/file number; Function of disc changers with remote; Direct Disc Search; Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number.; Enter the disc number
English | 29 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 Changer" CD changer "MD Changer" MD changer Pause and ...
Page 30 - In CD & External disc source; In Audio file; File Repeat; Scan Play; Function of disc changer; Magazine Random Play
30 | English 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 displaye...
Page 31 - Disc Random Play; Canceling the Disc Random Play; Function of Audio file; Folder Select; Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to.; Control knob to the next folder.; Scrolling the folder name display
English | 31 Function of the KDC-W8531/KDC-W7531Function 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.Refe...
Page 32 - Switching the Play mode; Play mode; By the folder recorded in Disc.; Letter Seek; Canceling the Letter Seek; The selected initial group plays.
32 | English CD/Audio file/External disc control features Function of the KDC-W8531/KDC-W7531Function 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.MOD...
Page 33 - Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.
English | 33 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...
Page 34 - 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
34 | 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 35 - Input prohibited time; minutes; Touch Sensor Tone; Manual Clock Adjustment; The clock display blinks.
English | 35 • The setup Security Code can be done when the <Demonstration mode Setting> (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 ...
Page 36 - The date display blinks.; Synchronizes the time.; The illumination color is red.
36 | English 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 ad...
Page 37 - Counter is easy to go up.; G-Analyzer Calibration setup
English | 37 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-W7031In Standby mo...
Page 38 - G-Analyzer Stop Watch; Dual Zone System Setting; Other than Standby mode
38 | English Menu system Function of the KDC-W7031 G-Analyzer Stop Watch The control of stop watch can be started by G-Analyzer function. • 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"...
Page 39 - News Bulletin with Timeout Setting; Local Seek; In Tuner mode; Tuning Mode; Sets the tuning mode.; AMP Control; Select AMP Control mode
English | 39 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" Wh...
Page 40 - Auto TP Seek; In FM reception; Monaural Reception
40 | English Menu system 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" Th...
Page 41 - Text Scroll; Setting the displayed text scroll.; Built-in Auxiliary input Setting; Set the Built-in Auxiliary Input function.; Power OFF Timer; CD Read Setting
English | 41 Text Scroll Setting the displayed text scroll. Display Setting "Scroll : Manual" Doesn’t scroll. "Scroll : 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 - Rad...
Page 42 - Picture downloading; Gradation Level; Canceling Downloading; Voice Index; ACDrive firmware version display
42 | English Menu system Function of the KDC-W8531In 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-RW containing files to be downloaded into this unit.Refer to <Playing CD &a...
Page 43 - Unique ID display; Displaying the serial number for each product.; Audio Preset Memory; Audio Preset Call
English | 43 Function of the KDC-W8531/KDC-W7531In 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 [ 4 ] or...
Page 44 - Demonstration mode Setting; Sets the demonstration mode.; Select the Demonstration mode; The Demonstration mode function is ON.
44 | 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 Mode" display. 2 Set the Demonstration mode Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds. Each time the kn...
Page 45 - Loading and Replacing the battery; Basic operations; Adjusting the volume.; ATT
English | 45 Basic Operations of remote (Accessory of the KDC-W8531) Loading and Replacing the battery 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 ins...
Page 46 - Select the Audio item for adjustment.; Dual Zone System; Tune up or down band.; In Disc source
46 | English 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 <Audio Control> (page 12) for the operation method, such as the procedures of Audio control and others. • Only s...
Page 47 - Accessories/ Installation Procedure; Accessories
English | 47 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 48 - Connecting Wires to Terminals
48 | English MUTE EXT. CONT P.CONT ANT.CONT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 FRONT AUX IN Connecting Wires to Terminals To KENWOOD disc changer/External optional accessory Battery wire ( Yellow) Ignition wire (Red) FM/AM antenna input Antenna Cord (ISO) Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISO–JASO) (Accessor...
Page 49 - Connector Function Guide
English | 49 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 Purple Rear Right (+) B-2 Purple...
Page 50 - Installation; Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit
50 | 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 51 - Removing the Unit; Removing the hard rubber frame
English | 51 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 52 - Troubleshooting Guide; General
52 | 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 53 - Tuner source
English | 53 Tuner source ? Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is not extended. ☞ Pull the antenna out all the way. ✔ The antenna control wire is not connected. ☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>. ? The desired frequency can’t be e...
Page 54 - Audio file source
54 | English Audio file source ? Cannot play an Audio file. ✔ The media is scratched or dirty. ☞ Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on <About CDs> (page 7). ? The sound skips when an Audio file is being played. ✔ The media is scratched or dirty. ☞ Clean the media, ref...
Page 56 - Specifications
56 | 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...
