CD-RECEIVER
KDC-W8531
KDC-W7531
KDC-W7031
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
© B64-2987-10/03 (EF)
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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
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Accessories/
Installation Procedure
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Connecting Wires to Terminals
Installation
Removing the Unit
Troubleshooting Guide
Specifications
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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.
2WARNING
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.
Note 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
that can be displayed will differ depending on the
models being connected.
• Never watch the G-Analyzer Display screen when
you are driving. Otherwise, a car accident may
result.
2CAUTION
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
terminals of the unit or faceplate with your
fingers.
• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive shock,
as it is a piece of precision equipment.
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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.
• When replacing a fuse, only use a new one with
the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with the wrong
rating may cause your unit to malfunction.
• Do not apply excessive force to the open
faceplate 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.
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 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".
• Contact Kenwood for the function and operation
of the "Media Manager".
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.
• "Media Manager" is a product of PhatNoise.
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 damage the unit.
The "AAC" logo is trademark of Dolby
Laboratories.
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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.
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
<Demonstration mode Setting> (page 44).
• Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails
to operate correctly. Normal operation should be
restored.
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.
Reset button
<Auto Ensemble Memory Entry>
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.
<Searching by programme type and language>
and <Languages to be displayed> in
<Programme Type (PTY) Function>
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.
At the operation to press [DISP] button, press [TI]
button.
Cleaning the Unit
If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a
dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.
If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off
with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then
wipe neutral detergent off.
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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.
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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.
This Product is not installed by the manufacturer
of a vehicle on the production line, nor by the
professional importer of a vehicle into an EU
Member State.
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About CDs
Handling CDs
• Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD.
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.
• 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.
• CDs with coloring on the recording surface or that
are dirty can’t be used.
• This unit can only play the CDs with
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.
.
It may not correctly play discs which do not have
the mark.
• A CD-R or 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.)
Burrs
Burrs
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.
CD accessories
Don’t use disc type accessories.
CD cleaning
Clean from the center of the disc and move
outward.
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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.
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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
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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.
• Maximum number of directory levels: 8
• Maximum number of folders: 100
• Maximum number of files per folder:
KDC-W7031: 255
KDC-W8531/W7531: 4096
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The files with copy protection cannot be played.
Playing order of the Audio file
Playable AAC 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.
• ".m4a" file encoded by AAC-LC format.
Refer to http://www.kenwood.mediamanager.jp
for the details.
Playable MP3 file
• MPEG 1/2 Audio Layer 3 file
Example
0
¡
: Folder
: Audio 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
CD
(1)
¡!
2
¡"
3
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 functions)
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¡%
• Transfer bit rate: 48-192 kbps
• Sampling frequency: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
• Playing order
Playing order after ¡! play.
➡ ¡", ¡#, ¡$, ¡%...
Playable media
• CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW
• File search
Forward file search during ¡# play.
Push the Control knob to [¢] ➡ ¡$
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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".
• Folder search
Forward folder search during ¡" play.
Push the Control knob to [FM] ➡ 3, 4...
• 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 [4] ➡ 2
When it is set to directory 3, makes the level up
by folder select.
Playable disc format
• ISO 9660 Level 1/2
• Joliet
• Romeo
• Long file name.
The maximum number of characters for
display
File/Folder name:
Push the Control knob to [AM] ➡ 2
KDC-W7031: 64 characters
KDC-W8531/W7531: 128 characters
MP3 ID3 Tag/ WMA Contents property/
AAC song information (KDC-W8531/W7531 only):
30 characters
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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.
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.
If "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.
What’s the Multi-function Key System?
This unit is equipped with the Multi-function Key
System that enables the operation of multiple
functions with one button.
2. Turn ON/OFF the Random Play.
Press the [3] button.
Each time the [3] button under the "RDM"
function display is pressed the Random Play is
turned ON/OFF.
For example, you can enter the Display Control
Mode or turn ON/OFF the Random Play by pressing
the [3] button during CD play.
Setting each function
The function display will show the controllable
function of the [1] — [6] button above the button.
Pressing the [1] — [6] button below the desired
function enables the setting of the function.
Example: KDC-W8531/W7531
SYS.Q DISP
Displaying the desired function
If five or more functions are available to be set with
the [1] — [6] button, they are divided into multiple
function groups (referred to as sections in this
manual) for registration.
XT
S.MODE SCAN RDM REP F SEL
Press the [NEXT] button to switch the sections.
Example: Function display of CD & External disc
source
Example: KDC-W8531/W7531
SYS.Q DISP
S.MODE SCAN RDM REP FSEL
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General features
ANG
ATT
VOL
Control knob
1 – 6
NEXT
SRC
Release button
ANG
ATT
VOL
Control knob
1 – 6
NEXT
SRC
Release button
Power
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This unit automatically turns full power OFF after 20
minutes lapses in Standby mode in order to save the
vehicles battery.
Turning ON the Power
Press the [SRC] button.
The time until full power OFF can be set in <Power
OFF Timer> (page 41).
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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.
Volume
Increasing Volume
Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise.
Selecting the Source
Decreasing Volume
Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise.
Press the [SRC] button.
Source required
Display
Tuner
CD
"TUNER"
Attenuator
"Compact Disc"
"CD Changer"
"AUX"
"AUX EXT"
"STANDBY"
External disc (Optional accessory)
Auxiliary input
Auxiliary input (Optional accessory)
Standby (Illumination only mode)
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.
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Faceplate Angle Adjustment
2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks.
The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to
use the unit.
Press the [ANG] button for at least 1 second.
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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.
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.
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The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and
can be damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason,
keep the faceplate in its special storage case while
detached.
Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to
direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also
avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of
water splashing.
Speaker type
OFF
Display
"OFF"
For 5 & 4 in. speaker
For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker
For the OEM speaker
"5/4 inch"
"6x9/6 inch"
"O.E.M."
Reattaching the Faceplate
1 Align the shaft on the unit with the
depression on the faceplate.
4 Exit Speaker Setting mode
Press the [VOL] knob.
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3 Select the Detail Audio item for adjustment
Press the [VOL] knob.
Audio Control
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.
1 Select the source for adjustment
Press the [SRC] button.
2 Enter Audio Control mode
Press the [VOL] knob.
Bass level
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 below.
Adjustment Item
Bass Center Frequency "Bass FRQ" 40/50/60/70/80/100/
120/150 Hz
Bass Q Factor
Bass Extend
Display
Range
"Bass Q Factor" 1.00/1.25/1.50/2.00
"Bass EXT" OFF/ON
4 Adjust the Basic Audio item
Turn the [VOL] knob.
Middle level
Adjustment Item Display
"Rear Volume" 0 — 35
Subwoofer level*2,3,4 "Sub-WLevel" –15 — +15
Range
Adjustment Item Display
Range
0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0 kHz
Rear Volume *1
Middle Center
Frequency
"Middle FRQ"
Bass level*5
"Bass Level"
"Middle Level" –8 — +8
"Treble Level" –8 — +8
"Balance"
"Fader"
–8 — +8
Middle Q Factor
"Middle Q Factor" 1.00/2.00
Middle level*5
Treble level*5
Balance
Treble level
Adjustment Item
Display
Range
Left 15 — Right 15
Rear 15 — Front 15
Treble Center Frequency "Treble FRQ" 10.0/12.5/15.0/17.5 kHz
Fader*4
Exit Audio Control mode
5 Exit the Detail Audio Control mode
Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.
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*1 You can control this item when "2 ZONE" of <Audio
Setup> (page 12) is set to "ON".
*2 You can control this item when <Switching preout>
(page 36) is set to "SWPRE Sub-W". (KDC-W7031
only)
*3 You can control this item when <Subwoofer
Output> (page 13) is set to "SW ON".
*4 You can control this item when "2 ZONE" of <Audio
Setup> (page 12) is set to "OFF".
*5 These items can be adjusted in detail by the
following methods.
*5 Source tone memory: The set up value is put in the
memory per source. (Detail Audio item is included)
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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.
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Audio Setup
Setting the Sound system, such as Cross over
Network.
5 Exit Audio Control mode
Press any button.
Press the button which is not [VOL] knob and
[ATT]/[ANG] button.
1 Select the source for adjustment
Press the [SRC] button.
2 Enter Audio Setup mode
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 *5.
2 Enter Detail adjustment mode of Audio
Control
Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.
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.
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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 <Notes on Multi-function Key System>
(page 9).
Adjustment Item Display
Range
Through/40/60/80/100/120/
150/180/220 Hz
Front High Pass Filter*2 "HPF-F Fc"
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
3 Enter Equalizer Control mode
Press the [1] ("SYS.Q") button.
Subwoofer Phase*1,2 "SW Phase" Reverse (180°)/ Normal (0°)
Volume offset
Loudness
"Vol-Offset" –8 — 0
"LOUD"
4 Select the Equalizer Control item for
adjustment
OFF/ON
OFF/ON
Dual Zone System
"2 ZONE"
Press the [1] ("SYS.Q") button.
5 Adjust the Equalizer control item
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
Each time the knob is pushed, the setting
switches as shown below.
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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.
*1You can control this item when <Switching preout>
(page 36) is set to "SWPRE Sub-W". (KDC-W7031 only)
*1 You can control this item when <Subwoofer
Output> (page 13) is set to "SW ON".
*2 You can control this item when "2 ZONE" of <Audio
Setup> is set to "OFF".
Sound setting
User memory
Rock
Display
"USER"
"ROCK"
"POPS"
Pops
Easy
"EASY"
Top 40
Jazz
"TOP 40"
"JAZZ"
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 <Dual Zone
System Setting> (page 38).
Natural
"NATURAL"
- 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 <Audio
Control> (page 12).
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User memory:
The values set on the <Audio Control> (page 12).
Each setting value is changed with the <Speaker
Setting> (page 11).
First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.
- The Audio Control has no effect on sub source.
The Dual Zone System can be used with the Auxiliary
input sources shown below.
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- Internal 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.
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.
Equalizer Control
1 Select the source for adjustment
Press the [SRC] button.
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You can control this item when <Switching preout>
(page 36) is set to "SWPRE Sub-W". (KDC-W7031 only)
You can control this item when "2 ZONE" of <Audio
Setup> (page 12) is set to "OFF".
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General features
Display Mode Switching
Switching the display mode.
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* Function of the KDC-W7031
5 Exit display control mode
Press the [6] ("RTN") button.
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).
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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.
2 Enter display control mode
Press the [2] ("DISP") button.
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3 Select the display mode
Press the [1] ("MODE") button.
Display Type
Graphic 1
Text 2
A
B
C
D
E
4 Select the display Type
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Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
Each time the knob is pushed, the display mode
switches as shown below.
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Upper 4
Middle 5
Lower 6
Display Mode Display
"Display Type A"
1
G-Analyzer 9
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"Display Type B"
1
2
Display Type A/ Display Type B
Graphic part/ Spectrum Analyzer
Display Switching
"Display Type C"
3
3
3
4
5
6
Switching the graphic Display/ Spectrum analyzer
display.
"Display Type D"
"Display Type E"*
4
6
7
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).
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8
8
8
9
2 Enter display control mode
1 Graphic display part
2 Text display part
3 Text icon display part
4 Upper text display part
5 Middle text display part
6 Lower text display part
7 Source icon display part
8 Function item display
9 G-Analyzer display part
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 [4] or [¢].
Select the "Display Type A"/ "Display Type B"
display.
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5 Select the graphic/ spectrum analyzer
display
Press the [3] ("Graph") button.
2 Select the wallpaper
Display the wallpapers one after another
and select one
6 Select the graphic/ spectrum analyzer
display part display
1 Turn the wallpaper scan ON.
Press the Control knob.
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
Each time the button is pressed, the graphic
display/ spectrum analyzer display switches as
shown below.
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.
Graphic display/ Spectrum Analyzer display
Movie 1
Movie 2
Movie 3*1
Downloaded movie*1
Spectrum analyzer 1*2
Spectrum analyzer 2*2
Spectrum analyzer 3*2
Spectrum analyzer 4 *1
Spectrum analyzer 5*1
Wallpaper & Downloaded Wallpaper*1
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.
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*1 Function of the KDC-W8531
*2 Function of the KDC-W8531/W7531
Downloaded movie and Downloaded Wall Paper, refer
to <Picture downloading> (page 42).
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KDC-W7031 doesn't display the Spectrum analyzer.
7 Exit display control mode
Press the [6] ("RTN") button.
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The setting of this function is available while "Display
Type A"/ "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 <Graphic part/ Spectrum Analyzer
Display Switching> (page 14).
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General features
Display Type B
In Audio file source
Text Display Switching
Information
Song title & Artist name
Album name & Artist name
Folder name
File name
Play time & File number
Clock
Display
"Title/Artist"*
"Album/Artist"*
"Folder Name"
"File Name"
"P-Time"
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).
"Clock"
"Date"
Date
In Auxiliary input source
2 Enter display control mode
Information
Auxiliary input name
Clock
Display
"AUX Name"/"AUX EXT"
"Clock"
Press the [2] ("DISP") button.
3 Select the display mode
Press the [1] ("MODE") button.
Date
"Date"
4 Select the display Type
In Standby
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
Select the "Display Type B" display.
Information
Standby
Clock
Display
"STANDBY"
"Clock"
5 Enter text select mode
Press the [2] ("TEXT") button.
Date
"Date"
6 Select the text
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
Refer to the table described later for setting
items.
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Auxiliary input name is displayed for the Auxiliary
input source.
* If the contents of the information cannot be
displayed, 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).
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
Frequency (FM)
Frequency (AM)
Clock
"Radio Text"
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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)
"BAND+ch+FREQ"
"Clock"
Date
"Date"
In CD & External disc source
Information
Disc title
Display
"Disc Title"*
Track title
"Track Title"*
"P-Time"
"DNPS"
Track number & Play time
Disc name
Clock
"Clock"
Date
"Date"
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Display Type C/ Display Type D
Text Display Switching
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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 information 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.
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 Enter display control mode
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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)
Press the [2] ("DISP") button.
3 Select the display mode
Press the [1] ("MODE") button.
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Song title, Artist name, and Album name cannot be
displayed in AAC file. (KDC-W7031 only)
4 Select the display Type
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
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 ( ) moves to the selected text display
part.
Select the text
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
Refer to the table described later for setting
items.
7 Exit Display Control mode
Press the [6] ("RTN") button.
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General features
The text display in the Upper text display
part
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Auxiliary input name is displayed for the Auxiliary
input source.
In Tuner source
* If the contents of the information cannot be
displayed, Play time is displayed.
File number at Audio file displays the last 3 digits
when it exceeds 1000 songs (KDC-W8531/W7531
only).
Information
Display
Program Service name or Frequency (FM) "BAND+ch+PS"
Radio text, Program Service name or
Frequency (FM)
"Radio Text"
Frequency (AM)
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock
Date
"BAND+ch+FREQ"
"Speana/Clock"
"Date"
In CD & External disc source
Information
Disc title
Display
"Disc Title"*
Track title
Track number & Play time
Disc name
"Track Title"*
"P-Time"
"DNPS"
The text display in the Middle text display
part (Display Type C)
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock
Date
"Speana/Clock"
"Date"
In Tuner source
Information
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock
Date
Blank
Radio text (FM)
Display
"Speana/Clock"
"Date"
"Blank"
"Radio Text"*
In Audio file source
Information
Display
Song title & Artist name
Album name & Artist name
Folder name
"Title/Artist"*
"Album/Artist"*
"Folder Name"
"File Name"
"P-Time"
In CD & External disc source
File name
Information
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock
Date
Display
"Speana/Clock"
"Date"
Play time & File number
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock
Date
"Speana/Clock"
"Date"
Blank
"Blank"
In Standby
Disc title
Track title
Disc name
"Disc Title"*
"Track Title"*
"DNPS"
Information
Standby
Clock
Display
"STANDBY"
"Clock"
In Audio file source
Date
"Date"
Information
Display
In Auxiliary input source
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock
Date
Blank
Song title & Artist name
Album name & Artist name
Folder name
"Speana/Clock"
"Date"
"Blank"
"Title/Artist"*
"Album/Artist"*
"Folder Name"
"File Name"
Information
Display
Auxiliary input name
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock
Date
"AUX Name"/"AUX EXT"
"Speana/Clock"
"Date"
File name
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Standby source
In Audio file source
Information
Clock
Date
Display
"Clock"
"Date"
Information
Indicator
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock
Date
Display
"Indicator"
"Speana/Clock"
"Date"
Blank
"Blank"
Blank
"Blank"
In Auxiliary input
Song title & Artist name
Album name & Artist name
Folder name
"Title/Artist"*
"Album/Artist"*
"Folder Name"
"File Name"
Information
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock
Date
Display
"Speana/Clock"
"Date"
File name
Blank
"Blank"
Standby source
Information
Indicator
Clock
Display
"Indicator"
"Clock"
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* If the contents of the information cannot be
displayed, Kenwood Logo displayed.
Date
"Date"
Blank
"Blank"
In Auxiliary input
Information
Display
Indicator
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock
Date
"Indicator"
"Speana/Clock"
"Date"
The text display in the Lower text display
part
Blank
"Blank"
In Tuner source
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* If the contents of the information cannot be
displayed, indicator displayed.
Information
Indicator
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock
Date
Display
"Indicator"
"Speana/Clock"
"Date"
Blank
"Blank"
Radio text (FM)
"Radio Text"*
In CD & External disc source
Information
Indicator
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock
Date
Display
"Indicator"
"Speana/Clock"
"Date"
Blank
"Blank"
Disc title
Track title
Disc name
"Disc Title"*
"Track Title"*
"DNPS"
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General features
Display Type C/ Display Type D
Function of the KDC-W7031
Display Type E
Font Color Select
G-Analyzer display Switching
Selecting the display font color.
Switches G-Analyzer display when the Display
type is set to "Display Type E". (G: gravity)
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).
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Before switching G-Analyzer display, <G-Counter Level
set> (page 37) and <G-Analyzer Calibration setup>
(page 37) are required to be setup.
1 Select the key function section
Press the [NEXT] button.
2 Enter display control mode
Press the [2] ("DISP") button.
Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is
displayed above the [2] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>
(page 9).
3 Select the display mode
Press the [1] ("MODE") button.
4 Select the display Type
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
Select the "Display Type C"/"Display Type D"
display.
2 Enter display control mode
Press the [2] ("DISP") button.
3 Select the display mode
Press the [1] ("MODE") button.
5 Enter Font Color select mode
Press the [4] ("COLOR") button.
4 Select the display Type
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
Select the "Display Type E" display.
6 Select the text display part
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
The cursor ( ) moves to the selected text display
part.
5 Enter G-Analyzer display select mode
Press the [3] ("GMENU") button.
Select the Font Color
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
6 Select the G-Analyzer display
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
7 Exit display control mode
Press the [6] ("RTN") button.
G-Force Sensor display
G- Graphic display
G-Meter display
(Graphic)
G-Meter display
(Text)
G-Counter display
Point
Time
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External Display Switching
Switching the display in the External Display
connected.
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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.
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).
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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.
2 Enter display control mode
Press the [2] ("DISP") button.
G-Counter display
3 Enter External Display Select mode
Press the [5] ("OUT") button.
"OEM DISP" is displayed.
Adds the point of the acceleration level. The point
is 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 <G-Analyzer Reset> (page 37).
4 Select the display
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
Each time the button is pressed the display
switches.
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5 Exit display control mode
Press the [6] ("RTN") button.
7 Exit display control mode
Press the [6] ("RTN") button.
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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.
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Tuner features
Control knob
1 – 6
AME NEXT
SRC
Control knob
SRC
1 – 6
Preset station
AME NEXT
Band display
number
Frequency display
ST indicator
Function of remote
Tuning
Direct Access Tuning
Selecting the station.
Entering the frequency and tuning.
1 Select tuner source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "TUNER" display.
1 Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2 Select the band
2 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.
"– – – –" is displayed.
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 Enter the frequency
Press the number buttons on the remote.
Example:
3 Tune up or down band
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
Desired frequency
92.1 MHz (FM)
810 kHz (AM)
Press button
[0], [9], [2], [1]
[0], [8], [1], [0]
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During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator
is ON.
Canceling Direct Access Tuning
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.
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Tuner features
Station Preset Memory
Preset Tuning
Putting the station in the memory.
Calling up the stations in the memory.
1 Select the band
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
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 [¢].
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 <Notes on Multi-function Key System>
(page 9).
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 <Notes on Multi-function Key System>
(page 9).
3 Call up the station
Press the desired [1] — [6] button.
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 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.
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When the <AF (Alternative Frequency)> (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.
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RDS features
Control knob
TI
1 – 6
Control knob
TI
1 – 6
Band display Program Service name
Radio text
Traffic Information
Switching to traffic information automatically
when a traffic bulletin starts even when you aren’t
listening to the radio.
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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.
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.
Radio Text Scroll
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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.
Scrolling the displayed radio text.
Hold down on [FM] of the Control knob for at
least 1 second.
Receiving other traffic information stations
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
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RDS features
PTY (Program Type)
Selecting the Program Type and searching for a
station.
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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 <Program
Type preset> (page 26).
The display language can be changed. Refer to
<Changing Language for PTY Function> (page 27).
1 Enter PTY mode
Press the Control knob.
"PTY Select" is displayed.
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This function can’t be used during a traffic bulletin or
AM reception.
3 Search for the selected Program Type
station
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
When you want to search for other stations, push
[4] or [¢] of the Control knob again.
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.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Speech
Music
News
Current Affairs
Information
Sport
"All Speech"
"All Music"
"News"
"Current Affairs"
"Information"
"Sport"
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When the selected Program Type isn’t found, "No PTY"
is displayed. Select another Program Type.
4 Exit PTY mode
Press the Control knob.
7.
8.
Education
Drama
"Education"
"Drama"
9.
Culture
Science
"Cultures"
"Science"
Program Type preset
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
Varied
"Varied Speech"
"Pop Music"
"Rock Music"
"Easy Listening M"
"Light Classic M"
"Serious Classics"
"Other Music"
"Weather & Metr"
"Finance"
Putting the Program Type in the Preset button
memory and calling it up quickly.
Pop Music
Rock Music
Easy Listening Music
Light Classical
Serious Classical
Other Music
Weather
Presetting the Program Type
1 Select the Program Type to preset
Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 26).
2 Preset the Program Type
Press the desired [1] — [6] button for at least
2 seconds.
Finance
Children’s programs
Social Affairs
Religion
Phone In
Travel
"Children's Prog"
"Social Affairs"
"Religion"
Calling up the preset Program Type
1 Enter PTY mode
Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 26).
"Phone In"
"Travel & Touring"
"Leisure & Hobby"
"Jazz Music"
"Country Music"
"National Music"
"Oldies Music"
"Folk Music"
"Documentary"
Leisure
2 Call up the Program Type
Press the desired [1] — [6] button.
Jazz Music
Country Music
National Music
Oldies Music
Folk Music
Documentary
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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, the language
switches as shown below.
Language
English
Spanish
Display
"English"
"Spanish"
"French"
French
Dutch
"Dutch"
Norwegian
Portuguese
Swedish
German
"Norwegian"
"Portuguese"
"Swedish"
"German"
4 Exit Changing Language mode
Press the [TI] button.
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CD/Audio file/External disc control features
Control knob
1 – 6
NEXT/
MENU
SRC
Control knob
1 – 6
Track time
NEXT/
MENU
SRC
Track number
IN indicator
When a disc is inserted
Press the [SRC] button.
Playing CD & Audio file
Select the "Compact Disc" display.
When there is no disc inserted
Pause and play
Press the Control knob.
1 Open the panel.
Press the [0] button.
Each time the knob is pressed, it pauses and
plays.
2 Insert a disc.
Eject the disc
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When the faceplate has been slid open, it might
interfere with the shift lever or something else. If this
happens, pay attention to safety and move the shift
lever or take an appropriate action, then operate the
unit.
Insert the disc horizontal to the slot. If you insert the
Disc as you push down the Disc, it may scratch the
Disc.
1 Eject the disc
Press the [0] button.
2 Return the panel to the original position
Press the [0] button.
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Refer to <About AAC, MP3 and WMA> (page 8) for the
Audio file by models which can be played.
The announcement when selecting the folder can be
canceled by <Voice Index> (page 42) during the play
of the ACDrive.
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When a disc is inserted the "IN" indicator is ON.
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Function of disc changer/ Audio file
Playing External Disc
Disc Search/Folder Search
Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc
player connected to this unit.
Selecting the disc set in the Disc changer or the
folder recorded on the Audio file media.
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the display for the disc player you want.
Display examples:
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
Display
"CD Changer"
"MD Changer"
Disc player
CD changer
MD changer
Function of remote
Direct Track/File Search
Pause and play
Doing Track/File Search by entering the track/file
number.
Press the Control knob.
Each time the knob is pressed, it pauses and
plays.
1 Enter the track/file number
Press the number buttons on the remote.
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The functions that can be used and the information
that can be displayed will differ depending on the
external disc players being connected.
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Direct File Search can be selected up to 999. (KDC-
W8531/W7531 only)
2 Do Track/File Search
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Canceling Direct Track/File Search
Press the [38] button.
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
Fast Forwarding
Hold down on [¢] of the Control knob.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
Function of disc changers with remote
Reversing
Hold down on [4] of the Control knob.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
Direct Disc Search
Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number.
1 Enter the disc number
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The sound is not output while the Audio file is being
searched.
Press the number buttons on the remote.
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)
2 Do Disc Search
Press the [+] or [–] button.
Canceling Direct Disc Search
Press the [38] button.
Track/File Search
Searching for a song on the disc or in the Audio
file folder.
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
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CD/Audio file/External disc control features
Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat
Random Play
Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or
Audio file folder folder you’re listening to.
Play all the songs on the disc or Audio file folder
in random order.
1 Select the key function section
Press the [NEXT] button.
1 Select the key function section
Press the [NEXT] button.
Repeatedly press the button until "REP" is
displayed above the [4] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>
(page 9).
Repeatedly press the button until "RDM" is
displayed above the [3] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>
(page 9).
2 Turn ON/OFF the Repeat Play
Press the [4] ("REP") button.
2 Turn ON/OFF the Random Play
Press the [3] ("RDM") button.
Each time the button is pressed, the Repeat Play
switches as shown below.
Each time the button is pressed, Random Play
turns ON and OFF.
When it’s ON, "Random ON" is displayed.
In CD & External disc source
Repeat play
Track Repeat
(In Disc Changer)
Display
"Repeat ON"
("Track Repeat ON")
•
When the Control knob is pushed to [¢], the next
random song starts.
Disc Repeat (In Disc Changer)
OFF
"Disc Repeat ON"
"Repeat OFF"
Function of disc changer
In Audio file
Magazine Random Play
Repeat play
File Repeat
Folder Repeat
OFF
Display
"File Repeat ON"
"Folder Repeat ON"
"Repeat OFF"
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 <Notes on Multi-function Key System>
(page 9).
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.
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.
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 <Notes on Multi-function Key System>
(page 9).
When it’s ON, "Magazine RDM ON" is displayed.
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When the Control knob is pushed to [¢], the next
random song starts.
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.
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Function of the KDC-W8531/KDC-W7531
Function of Audio file
Folder number display
Displays the number in the folder
belonging to the currently selected folder.
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 <Notes on Multi-function Key System>
(page 9).
Folder name display
Displays the current folder name.
•
It doesn't function when <Disc Random Play> (page
31) is ON.
2 Turn ON the Disc Random Play
Press the [3] ("RDM") button for at least 1
second.
3 Select the folder level*
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
With the [FM] button, you move 1 level down
and with the [AM] button 1 level up.
When it’s ON, "Disc Random ON" is displayed.
Canceling the Disc Random Play
Press the [3] ("RDM") button.
Selecting a folder in the same level
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
With the [4] of the Control knob, you move
to the previous folder, and with the [¢] of the
Control knob to the next folder.
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When the Control knob is pushed to [¢], the next
random song starts.
Returning to the top level*
Press the [3] ("HOME") button.
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* You can operate when <Switching the Play mode>
(page 32) is set to "Folder Mode" while playing
ACDrive. (KDC-W8531/W7531)
Function of Audio file
Folder Select
Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to.
Scrolling the folder name display
Press the [SCRL] button.
1 Select the key function section
Press the [NEXT] button.
Repeatedly press the button until "FSEL" is
displayed above the [5] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>
(page 9).
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.
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.
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CD/Audio file/External disc control features
Function of the KDC-W8531/KDC-W7531
2 Enter the Letter Seek mode
Press the [1] ("S.MODE") button for at least 1
second.
Function of ACDrive disc
Switching the Play mode
Arrange the playing orders of the songs by
categories.
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It doesn't function when <Disc Random Play> (page
31) is ON.
This function is available only when the Play mode is
set Genre, Artist, or Album.
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 <Notes on Multi-function Key System>
(page 9).
Canceling the Letter Seek
Press the [1] ("EXIT") button.
3 Start the Letter Seek
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
The initial of Genre name, Artist name, or Album
name is displayed and read out by the order.
2 Select the Play mode
Press the [1] ("S.MODE") button.
Each time the button is pressed, the Play mode
switches as follows.
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The announcement of the initial can be canceled by
<Voice Index> (page 42).
When the Control knob is pushed to the reverse of
[4] or [¢] while Letter Seek, the initial is displayed
and read by the reversed order.
Play mode
"Play List Mode" Play list order.
"Genre Mode" By genre.
"Artist Mode"
"Album Mode" By album.
Category which is to be arranged
By artist.
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When the Letter Seek is started, it cannot be
cancelled.
"Folder Mode" By the folder recorded in Disc.
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.
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The category information of each song is the data
registered in Media Manager when ACDrive disc is
being generated.
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The announcement when the mode is switched can
be canceled by <Voice Index> (page 42).
The advancement of the Play mode information can
be selected by [AM] and [FM] keys.
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The category with marks or letters that cannot be read
cannot be selected.
Function of the KDC-W8531/KDC-W7531
Function of the ACDrive disc
Text/Title Scroll
Scrolling the displayed CD text, Audio file text, or
MD title.
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.
Hold down on [FM] of the Control knob for at
least 1 second.
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 <Notes on Multi-function Key System>
(page 9).
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Disc Naming (DNPS)
Attaching a title to a CD.
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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.
1 Play the disc you want to attach a name to
- 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.
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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.
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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 [4] or [¢].
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].
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Characters can be entered by using a remote with a
number button. (KDC-W8531 0nly)
Example: If "DANCE" is entered.
Character
"D"
"A"
"N"
"C"
Button
[3]
[2]
[6]
[2]
Times pressed
1
1
2
3
2
"E"
[3]
8 Repeat steps 5 through 7 and enter the name.
9 Exit Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button.
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Menu system
Control knob
MENU
Control knob
MENU
Menu display
Menu System
4 Exit Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button.
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.
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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
(<Manual Clock Adjustment> etc.) are entered step
by step.
1 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"Menu" is displayed.
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It is the item when the menu item of Middle text
display part is selected.
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" display.
In Standby mode
3 Set the menu item
Security Code
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
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.
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.
You can continue by returning to step 2 and
setting other items.
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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.
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If an 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.
Note, your Security Code is the 4 digit number entered in
your "Car Audio Passport" in this package.
Number of times the
incorrect code was input
1
2
3
4
Input prohibited time
1 Enter Standby
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "STANDBY" display.
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5 minutes
1 hour
24 hours
2 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
When "Menu" is displayed, "Security" is displayed.
3 Enter Security Code mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.
When "Enter" is displayed, "Security" is displayed.
In Standby mode
4 Select the digits to enter
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
Touch Sensor Tone
Setting the operation check sound (beep sound)
ON/OFF.
5 Select the Security Code numbers
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
Display
"Beep : ON"
"Beep : OFF"
Setting
Beep is heard.
Beep canceled.
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.
In Standby mode
Manual Clock Adjustment
The Security Code function activates.
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This adjustment can be done when the <Synchronize
Clock> (page 36) is set as OFF.
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If you enter a Code different from your Security Code,
you have to start over from step 4.
1 Select Clock Adjustment mode
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
Select the "Clock Adjust" display.
Press the Reset button and when it’s removed
from the battery power source
1 Turn the power ON.
2 Enter Clock Adjust mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.
The clock display blinks.
2 Do the step 4 through 7 step operation, and
reenter the security code.
"Approved" is displayed.
The unit can be used.
3 Adjust the hours
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
Adjust the minutes
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
4 Exit Clock adjustment mode
Press the [MENU] button.
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Menu system
In Standby mode
In Standby mode
Date Adjustment
DSI (Disabled System Indicator)
A red indicator will blink on the unit after the
faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves.
1 Select Date Adjust mode
Push the knob to [FM] or [AM].
Select the "Date Adjust" display.
Display
Setting
"DSI : ON"
"DSI : OFF"
LED flashes.
LED OFF.
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
In Standby mode
Selectable Illumination
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
The items that are blinking are items that can be
adjusted.
Selecting the button illumination color as green
or red.
4 Adjust each item
Display
"Button : Red"
"Button : Green"
Setting
The illumination color is red.
The illumination color is green.
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
Dimmer
Dimming this unit’s display automatically when
the vehicle light switch is turned ON.
In Standby mode
Date Mode
Display
"Dimmer : ON"
"Dimmer : OFF"
Setting
The display dims.
The display doesn’t dim.
Setting the date format.
1 Select Date Mode
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
Select the "Date Mode" display.
Function of the KDC-W7031
In Standby mode
2 Select the date format
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
Switching preout
3 Exit Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button.
Switching the preout between the rear and
subwoofer. (In subwoofer it outputs without
effect from the fader control.)
In Standby mode
Display
"SWPRE : Rear"
"SWPRE : Sub-W"
Setting
Rear preout.
Subwoofer preout.
Synchronize Clock
Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this
unit’s clock.
Display
Setting
"SYNC : ON"
"SYNC : OFF"
Synchronizes the time.
Adjust the time manually.
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It takes 3 to 4 minutes to synchronize the clock.
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In Standby mode
Function of the KDC-W7031
In Standby mode
Built-in Amp Setting
G-Analyzer Calibration setup
Built-in amplifier is controlled.
Turning OFF this control enhances the preout
quality.
G-Analyzer requires calibration for horizontal
acceleration and braking.
Display
"AMP : ON"
"AMP : OFF"
Setting
The built-in amplifier activates.
The built-in amplifier deactivates.
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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.
Function of the KDC-W7031
In Standby mode
G-Counter Level set
3 Enter G-Analyzer Calibration set mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.
"Stop" is displayed.
Calibrating G-Counter. Setting the level according
to the kinds of vehicles.
Display
Setting
Counter is easy to go up.
4 Start Calibration of horizontal direction
Press the Control knob.
Once "Move Forward" appears on the display, the
vehicle must be advanced.
"G-Counter: Level1"
"G-Counter: Level2"
"G-Counter: Level3"
Counter is hard to go up.
5 Start Calibration of straight direction
When the vehicle is driven on the straight
direction, calibration of straight direction
automatically starts.
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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".
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In order to operate the detection of straight direction.
Function of the KDC-W7031
In Standby mode
When the Calibration is finished, "Calibration OK"
is displayed.
G-Analyzer Reset
Resets the value of G-Meter and G-Counter.
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If you fail to complete the calibraton, "No Calibration"
is displayed. In such a case, repeats step 1 thru 6.
1 Select G-Analyzer Reset mode
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
Select the "G-Reset" display.
6 Exit G-Analyzer Calibration set mode
Press the [MENU] button.
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.
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Function of the KDC-W7031
G-Analyzer Stop Watch
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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".
The control of stop watch can be started by G-
Analyzer function.
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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.
Other than Standby mode/
When the Dual Zone System is ON
Dual Zone System Setting
2 Enter G-Analyzer Stop Watch mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.
"Stop" is displayed.
Setting the Front channel and Rear channel
sound in the Dual Zone System.
3 Enter Counter Ready mode
Press the Control knob.
"Ready" is displayed.
Display
Setting
"Zone 2 : Rear" Sub source (Auxiliary input source) is to be rear
channel.
4 Start Count
"Zone 2 : Front" Sub source (Auxiliary input source) is to be front
channel.
When G on the vertical direction is detected
during the traveling, the count is automatically
started.
Other than Standby mode
"Running" is displayed.
B.M.S. (Bass Management System)
Adjust the bass boost level of the external
amplifier using the main unit.
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You can also start the counter by pressing the Control
knob.
5 Stop Count
Display
Setting
Bass boost level is flat.
Bass boost level is low (+6dB).
Bass boost level is mid (+12dB).
Bass boost level is high (+18dB).
Press the Control knob.
"Stop" is displayed.
"AMP Bass : Flat"
"AMP Bass : +6"
"AMP Bass : +12"
"AMP Bass : +18"
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The control will be started again when you accelerate
or press the Control knob.
Do the operation after step3.
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Refer to the catalog or instruction manual for power
amplifiers that can be controlled from this unit.
For amplifiers there are the model that can be set
from Flat to +18 dB, and the model that can be set
from Flat to +12 dB.
When you Reset the Count
(While "Stop" is displayed)
Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds.
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.
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The reset of count can be done when the count is
stopped.
6 Exit G-Analyzer Stop Watch mode
Press the [MENU] button.
Other than Standby mode
B.M.S. Frequency Offset
Setting the central frequency boosted by B.M.S.
Display
Setting
"AMP FREQ : Normal"
"AMP FREQ : Low"
Boost with the normal central frequency.
Drop the normal central frequency 20%.
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This function is only available if the desired station
sends PTY-code for news bulletin or belongs to
<Enhanced Other Network>-Network sending PTY-
code for news bulletin.
When the News Bulletin Interrupt function is ON, it
switches to an FM station.
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.
In Tuner mode
2 Enter AMP Control mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.
Local Seek
Only stations whose reception is good are
searched for in auto seek tuning.
3 Select the AMP Control item for adjustment
Push the Contol knob to [FM] or [AM].
Display
Setting
"Local Seek : OFF"
"Local Seek : ON"
The local seek function is OFF.
The local seek function is ON.
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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 [4] or [¢].
In Tuner mode
Tuning Mode
5 Exit AMP Control mode
Press the [MENU] button.
Sets the tuning mode.
Tuning mode Display
Operation
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You cannot use the LX AMP operation during standby
mode.
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.
News Bulletin with Timeout Setting
Manual
"Seek Mode : Manual" Normal manual tuning
control.
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.
AF (Alternative Frequency)
Display and Setting
"News : OFF"
"News : 00min"
When poor reception is experienced,
automatically switch to another frequency
broadcasting the same program in the same RDS
network with better reception.
"News : 90min"
Display
"AF : ON"
"AF : OFF"
Setting
The AF function is ON.
The AF function is OFF.
When "News : 00min" — "News : 90min" is set,
the News Bulletin Interrupt function is ON.
When the news bulletin starts, "News" is
displayed, and it switches to the news bulletin.
When the AF function is ON, the "RDS" indicator
is ON.
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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 <Traffic Information> (page 25).
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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.
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Menu system
Restricting RDS Region (Region
Restrict Function)
Auxiliary Input Display Setting &
Disc Naming
You can choose whether or not to restrict the
RDS channels, received with the AF function for a
particular network, to a specific region.
For selecting the display when switched to
Auxiliary input source. For the Disc Naming refer
to the <Disc Naming (DNPS)> (page 33).
Display
"Regional : ON"
"Regional : OFF"
Setting
1 Select Auxiliary input source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "AUX"*/"AUX EXT" display.
The Region Restrict Function is ON.
The Region Restrict Function is OFF.
2 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"Menu" is displayed.
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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.
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.
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.
5 Select the Auxiliary input display
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
Each time the button is pressed, the display
switches as shown below.
• "AUX"*/"AUX EXT"
• "DVD"
• "PORTABLE"
• "GAME"
Display
Setting
"Auto TP Seek : ON" The Auto TP Seek Function is ON.
"Auto TP Seek : OFF" The Auto TP Seek Function is OFF.
• "VIDEO"
• "TV"
6 Exit Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button.
In FM reception
Monaural Reception
Noise can be reduced when stereo broadcasts are
received as monaural.
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* 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.
Display
Setting
"MONO : OFF"
"MONO : ON"
The monaural reception is OFF.
The monaural reception is ON.
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In Standby mode
Text Scroll
CD Read Setting
Setting the displayed text scroll.
When there is a problem on playing a CD with
special format, this setting play the CD by force.
Display
"Scroll : Manual"
"Scroll : Auto"
Setting
Doesn’t scroll.
Scrolls when the display changes.
Display
Setting
"CD Read : 1"
"CD Read : 2"
Play CD and Audio file.
Play CD by force.
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The text scrolled is shown below.
- CD text
- Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/
Album name
- MD title
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Setting "CD Read : 2" cannot play Audio file.
Some music CDs may not be played back even in the
"CD Read : 2" mode.
- 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.
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This setting is done after setting <Security Code>
(page 34).
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Function of the KDC-W8531
In Standby mode
8 Exit the downloading mode
Press the [MENU] button.
Picture downloading
Downloading movies and wallpapers.
Downloaded pictures can be used for the display
of this unit.
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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
1 Inset a CD-R/CD-RW.
Insert a CD-R/CD-RW containing files to be
downloaded into this unit.
- Wallpaper: 1 file
When a new movie is downloaded, it is overwritten to
the currently downloaded movie.
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Also, when a new wallpaper is downloaded, it is
overwritten to the currently downloaded wallpaper.
There is no way to delete the downloaded pictures.
The downloaded pictures can be used for display.
<Graphic part/ Spectrum Analyzer Display Switching>
(page 14)
Refer to <Playing CD & Audio file> (page 28) for
details.
Our URL http://www.kenwood.net-disp.com
describes how to make CD-R/CD-RW.
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2 Enter Standby
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "STANDBY" display.
<Wallpaper selecting> (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.
and rewrite the CD-R/CD-RW.
3 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"Menu" is displayed.
4 Select the downloading mode
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
Select the "DISP Data DL" display.
Function of the KDC-W8531/KDC-W7531
Function of ACDrive disc
5 Enter the downloading mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.
"File Check!!" is displayed.
Voice Index
Setting the announcement during the play of AC
Drive disc.
6 Select files to be downloaded
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
7 Start downloading
Display
"Voice Index : ON"
"Voice Index : OFF"
Setting
Guide is announced.
Not be announced.
Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds.
"Downloading" is displayed.
When the downloading finishes, "Finished
Download" is displayed.
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Picture download may take as long as 10 minutes.
Function of the KDC-W8531/KDC-W7531
In CD mode
Quantity
Gradation Level
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 [4] or [¢].
Canceling Downloading
Press the [MENU] button.
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Function of the KDC-W8531/KDC-W7531
In CD mode
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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
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 [¢].
Other than Standby mode
Audio Preset Call
Other than Standby mode
Recalling the sound setup registered by <Audio
Preset Memory> (page 43).
Audio Preset Memory
Registering the value setup by Sound Control. The
memory can't be erased by the Reset button.
1 Select the source
Press the [SRC] button.
1 Setup Sound Control
Refer to the following operations to setup the
Sound Control.
2 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"Menu" is displayed.
- <Audio Control> (page 12)
- <Audio Setup> (page 12)
- <Equalizer Control> (page 13)
3 Select Audio Preset mode
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
Select the "Audio Preset" display.
2 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"Menu" is displayed.
4 Enter Audio Preset mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.
3 Select Audio Preset mode
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
Select the "Audio Preset" display.
5 Select the Audio Preset Call
Push the Contol knob to [FM] or [AM].
Select the "Call" display.
4 Enter Audio Preset mode
6 Call up the Audio Preset
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.
Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds.
The "Call" display blinks 1 time.
5 Select the Audio Preset Memory
Push the Contol knob to [FM] or [AM].
Select the "Memory" display.
7 Exit Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button.
6 Put the Audio Preset in the memory
Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds.
The "Memory" display blinks 1 time.
•
•
The User memory of <Equalizer Control> (page 13) is
changed to the value which was recalled.
The source tone memory item of <Audio Control>
(page 12) is changed to the value which was recalled
by the selected source.
7 Exit Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button.
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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).
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Basic Operations of remote (Accessory of the KDC-W8531)
SRC
VOL
SRC
ATT
AT T
VOL
38
AUD
AUD
38
FM+
4
¢
4/¢
AM–
2-ZONE
ABC
FM/AM/+/–
DIRECT
/OK
DIRECT
DEF
2-ZONE
GHI
JKL
MNO
WXY
[0] — [9]
PRS
TUV
QZ
R.VOL
Loading and Replacing the battery
Basic operations
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.
[VOL] buttons
Adjusting the volume.
[SRC] button
Each time the button is pressed, the source
switches.
For the source switching order refer to <Selecting
the Source> (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.
2WARNING
•
•
Store unused batteries out of the reach of children.
Contact a doctor immediately if the battery is
accidentally swallowed.
Do not set the remote on hot places such as above
the dashboard.
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Basic Operations of remote (Accessory of the KDC-W8531)
Audio Control
In Disc source
[AUD] button
Select the Audio item for adjustment.
[4]/ [¢] buttons
Doing track/file forward and backward.
[VOL] buttons
Adjust the Audio item.
[+]/ [–] buttons
Doing disc/folder forward and backward.
[38] button
Each time the button is pressed, the song pauses
and plays.
•
•
Refer to <Audio Control> (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.
[0] — [9] buttons
When in <Direct Track/File Search> (page 29) and
<Direct Disc Search> (page 29), enter the track/
file/disc number.
Dual Zone System
[2-ZONE] button
Each time the button is pressed, "2 ZONE" of
<Audio Setup> (page 12) is turned ON and OFF.
[5]/ [∞] 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.
[4]/ [¢] buttons
Tune up or down band.
[0] — [9] buttons
Press buttons [1] — [6] to recall preset stations.
[DIRECT] button
Enters and cancels the <Direct Access Tuning>
(page 23) mode.
[38] button
Enters and cancels the <PTY (Program Type)>
(page 26) mode.
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Accessories/ Installation Procedure
Accessories
•
If the power is not turned 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
function may have been activated. Therefore, the speaker
wire should be checked.
1
..........1
•
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.
2
•
Make sure that all wire connections are securely made by
inserting jacks until they lock completely.
..........2
•
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 (i.e., 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.
3
..........1
4
•
•
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.
..........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.
•
•
After 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.
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.
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Connecting Wires to Terminals
A
B
Subwoofer right output
(Red)
Rear right output
(Red)
KDC-W8531/
W7531
A
B
Subwoofer left output
(White)
Rear left output
(White)
KDC-W7031
Rear right output (Red)/
Subwoofer right output (Red)
Rear left output (White)/
Subwoofer left output (White)
Front right output (Red)
Front left output (White)
FRONT
AUX IN
To KENWOOD disc changer/
External optional accessory
AUX right input (Red)
(KDC-W8531/W7531 only)
To connect these leads,
refer to the relevant
instruction manuals.
AUX left input (White)
(KDC-W8531/W7531 only)
Fuse (10A)
To External Display/
Steering remote
FM/AM antenna
input
Antenna Cord (ISO)
Antenna Conversion Adaptor
(ISO–JASO) (Accessory3)
Wiring harness
(Accessory1)
External amplifier control wire
(Pink/ Black)
To "EXT.AMP.CONT." terminal of the amplifier
having the external amp control function.
EXT.
CONT
TEL mute wire (Brown)
Connect to the terminal that is grounded when
either the telephone rings or during conversation.
MUTE
To connect the KENWOOD
navigation system, consult your
navigation manual.
If no connections are made, do
not let the wire come out from
the tab.
Power control/ Motor antenna
control wire (Blue/White)
Connect either to the power control terminal
when using the optional power amplifier, or to the
antenna control terminal in the vehicle.
P.CONT
ANT.CONT
Battery wire (Yellow)
Ignition wire (Red)
See page 49
A–7 Pin (Red)
A–4 Pin (Yellow)
Connector A
Connector B
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
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Connector Function Guide
Pin Numbers for Cable Colour
ISO Connectors
External Power
Connector
2WARNING
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 described
in 2 or 3, make the connection as illustrated.
Functions
A-4
A-5
A-6
A-7
A-8
Yellow
Battery
Power Control
Dimmer
Ignition (ACC)
Earth (Ground)
Connection
Blue/White
Orange/White
Red
Please be sure to reconnect the cable as shown 2 below
to install this unit to the Volkswagen vehicles etc.
Black
Speaker
Connector
1(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.
B-1
B-2
B-3
B-4
B-5
Purple
Purple/Black
Gray
Gray/Black
White
Rear Right (+)
Rear Right (–)
Front Right (+)
Front Right (–)
Front Left (+)
Ignition cable (Red)
Unit
Battery cable (Yellow)
A-7 Pin (Red)
B-6
B-7
B-8
White/Black
Green
Green/Black
Front Left (–)
Rear Left (+)
Rear Left (–)
Vehicle
A-4 Pin (Yellow)
2The 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
A-7 Pin (Red)
(Red)
Unit
Vehicle
A-4 Pin (Yellow)
Battery cable
(Yellow)
3The 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)
Unit
Battery cable (Yellow)
A-7 Pin (Red)
Vehicle
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 and off with the ignition key.
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Installation
Installation
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.
Metal mounting strap
(commercially available)
Firewall or metal support
Bottom panel
Accessory4
Bend the tabs of the
mounting sleeve with a
screwdriver or similar utensil
and attach it in place.
Self-tapping screw
(commercially available)
•
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.
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).
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Removing the Unit
Removing the hard rubber frame
Removing the Unit
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.
1 Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber
frame> (page 51) and then remove the hard
rubber frame.
2 Remove the screw (M4 × 8) on the back panel.
3 Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots
on each side, as shown.
Screw (M4X8)
(commercially available)
Lock
Catch
Accessory2
Removal tool
2 When the upper level is removed, remove the
lower two locations.
Accessory2
Removal tool
4 Lower the removal tool toward the bottom, and
pull out the unit halfway while pressing towards
the inside.
•
The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the
same manner.
•
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.
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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.
? Even if Loudness is turned ON, high-pitched tone
isn’t compensated for.
✔
Tuner source is selected.
☞
High-pitched tone isn’t compensated for when
in Tuner source.
? No sound can be heard, or the volume is low.
General
✔
The fader or balance settings are set all the way to
one side.
? The power does not turn ON.
☞
Center the fader and balance settings.
✔
The fuse has blown.
✔
The input/output wires or wiring harness are
connected incorrectly.
☞
After checking for short circuits in the wires,
replace the fuse with one with the same
rating.
☞
Reconnect the input/output wires or the
wiring harness correctly. See the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
✔
The speaker wire has a short-circuit or touches
the chassis of the vehicle, and then the protection
function is activated.
✔
✔
The values of Volume offset are low.
☞
Turn up the Volume offset, referring to the
section on <Audio Setup> (page 12).
☞
Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly
and press the reset button.
The <Built-in Amp Setting> (page 37) is OFF.
Turn it ON.
? There’s a source you can’t switch.
☞
✔
There’s no media inserted.
? The sound quality is poor or distorted.
☞
Set the media you want to listen to. If there’s
no media in this unit, you can’t switch to each
source.
✔
One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a
screw in the car.
☞
Check the speaker wiring.
✔
The Disc changer isn’t connected.
✔
The speakers are not wired correctly.
☞
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.
☞
Reconnect the speaker wires so that each
output terminal is connected to a different
speaker.
? The memory is erased when the ignition is
turned OFF.
? The Touch Sensor Tone doesn’t sound.
The preout jack is being used.
✔
✔
The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly
☞
The Touch Sensor Tone can’t be output from
the preout jack.
connected.
☞
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the
section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
? Even though Synchronize Clock is ON, the clock
can’t be adjusted.
? The TEL mute function does not work.
The TEL mute wire is not connected properly.
✔
The received RDS station isn’t sending time data.
✔
☞
Receive another RDS station.
☞
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the
section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
? The Dimmer function doesn’t work.
✔
The Dimmer wire isn’t connected correctly.
Check the Dimmer wire connection.
The <Dimmer> (page 36) is OFF.
Turn it ON.
? The TEL mute function turns ON even though the
TEL mute wire is not connected.
☞
✔
✔
The TEL mute wire is touching a metal part of the
☞
car.
☞
Pull the TEL mute wire away from the metal
part of the car.
? The sound is not output from Subwoofer or it
outputs the different sound.
✔
When "2 ZONE" of <Audio Setup> (page 12) is set
to ON.
☞
Turn OFF "2 ZONE".
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Tuner source
Disc source
? Radio reception is poor.
? "AUX EXT" is displayed without achieving
✔
The car antenna is not extended.
External disc control mode.
☞
Pull the antenna out all the way.
✔
Unsupported disc changer is connected.
✔
The antenna control wire is not connected.
☞
Use the disc changer mentioned in the
<About CD players/disc changers connected
to this unit> (page 4) of the section on <Safety
precautions>.
☞
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the
section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
? The desired frequency can’t be entered with the
Direct Access Tuning.
✔
? The specified disc does not play, but another one
plays instead.
A station that can’t be received is being entered.
☞
Enter a station that can be received.
✔
The specified CD is quite dirty.
✔
You’re trying to enter a frequency with a 0.01 MHz
unit.
☞ Clean the CD.
The disc is loaded in a different slot from that
specified.
✔
☞
What can be designated in the FM band is to
0.1 MHz.
☞
Eject the disc magazine and check the
number for the specified disc.
? It isn’t the set Traffic information sound volume.
✔
The disc is severely scratched.
Try another disc instead.
✔
The set sound volume is less than the tuner sound
volume.
☞
☞
If the tuner sound volume is louder than the
set sound volume,the tuner sound volume is
used.
? Can’t remove disc.
The cause is that more than 10 minutes has
✔
elapsed since the vehicle ACC switch was turned
OFF.
☞
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.
There’s already another disc inserted.
Press the [0] button and remove the disc.
✔
☞
? Direct Search can’t be done.
Another function is ON.
Turn Random Play or other functions OFF.
✔
☞
? Track Search can’t be done.
For the discs/folders first or last song.
✔
☞
For each disc/folder, Track Search can’t be
done in the backward direction for the first
song or in the forward direction for the last
song.
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Troubleshooting Guide
Audio file source
The messages shown below display your
systems condition.
? Cannot play an Audio file.
✔
The media is scratched or dirty.
Eject:
No disc magazine has been loaded in
the changer. The disc magazine is not
completely loaded.
☞
Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning
of the section on <About CDs> (page 7).
➪ Load the disc magazine properly.
No CD in the unit.
➪ Insert the CD.
? The sound skips when an Audio file is being
played.
✔
The media is scratched or dirty.
☞
Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning
of the section on <About CDs> (page 7).
No Disc:
No disc has been loaded in the disc
magazine.
➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine.
✔
The recording condition is bad.
Record the media again or use another media.
☞
TOC Error:
No 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.
? The Audio file track time isn’t displayed correctly.
✔
---
☞
There are times when it isn’t displayed
correctly according to the Audio file recording
conditions.
Error 05:
The CD is upside-down.
➪ Load the CD correctly.
Blank Disc:
No Track:
Nothing has been recorded on the MD.
No tracks are recorded on the MD,
although it has a title.
Error 15:
Media 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:
Error 77:
The faceplate of the slave unit being
connected to this unit has been removed.
➪ Replace it.
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.
➪ 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.
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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.
Incorrect File: The file selected to be downloaded has a
format that this unit cannot read.
➪ Recreate the file.
Writing Error: Writing failed while the file was
downloaded.
➪ Try the downloading again.
DEMO MODE: The Demonstration mode has been
selected.
➪ The <Demonstration mode Setting>
(page 44) is ON. Turn it OFF.
No Name:
Attempted to display DNPS during the CD
play having no disc names preset.
Waiting:
Load:
Radio text data is being received.
Discs are being exchanged in the Disc
changer.
Reading:
IN (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 when 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.
➪ ----
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
disp.com> is contained in the CD-ROM.
Do not delete the extension (.kbm)
created when the file was created.
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Specifications
Specifications subject to change without notice.
FM tuner section
CD player section
Frequency range (50 kHz space)
: 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz
Laser diode
: GaAlAs
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB)
: 0.7 µV /75 Ω
Digital filter (D/A)
: 8 Times Over Sampling
Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB)
: 1.6 µV /75 Ω
D/A Converter
: 1 Bit
Frequency response ( 3.0 dB)
: 30 Hz – 15 kHz
Spindle speed (Audio file)
: 1000 – 400 rpm (CLV 2times)
Signal to Noise ratio (MONO)
: 65 dB
Wow & Flutter
: Below Measurable Limit
Selectivity (DIN) ( 400 kHz)
: ≥ 80 dB
Frequency response ( 1 dB)
: 10 Hz – 20 kHz
Stereo separation (1 kHz)
: 35 dB
Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz)
: 0.008 % (KDC-W8531/W7531)
: 0.01 % (KDC-W7031)
MW tuner section
Frequency range (9 kHz space)
: 531 kHz – 1611 kHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB)
: 25 µV
Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz)
: 110 dB (KDC-W8531/W7531)
: 105 dB (KDC-W7031)
Dynamic range
: 93 dB
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
LW tuner section
Frequency range
: 153 kHz – 281 kHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB)
: 45 µV
Audio section
Maximum output power
: 50 W x 4
Output power (DIN 45324, +B=14.4V)
: 30 W x 4
Tone action
Bass : 100 Hz 10 dB
Middle : 1 kHz 10 dB
Treble : 10 kHz 10 dB
Auxiliary input (KDC-W8531/W7531)
Frequency response ( 1 dB)
: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Input Maximum Voltage
: 1200 mV
Input Impedance
: 100 kΩ
Preout level / Load (during disc play)
: 5000 mV/10 kΩ (KDC-W8531)
General
Operating voltage (11 – 16V allowable)
: 14.4 V
Current consumption
: 10 A
Installation Size (W x H x D)
: 182 x 53 x 155 mm
: 2500 mV/10 kΩ (KDC-W7531/W7031)
Preout impedance (during disc play)
: ≤ 80 Ω (KDC-W8531/W7531)
: ≤ 600 Ω (KDC-W7031)
Weight
: 1.5 kg
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