Kenwood KDC-W8534 manual

CD-RECEIVER KDC-W8534 INSTR UCTION MANU AL © B64-3304-00/01 (EW , E2W) B64-3304-00_01_E_English.indd 1 B64-3304-00_01_E_English.indd 1 05.11.15 2:35:32 PM 05.11.15 2:35:32 PM[...]

2 | English Con tents Safety precautions 4 Notes 5 About CDs 7 About AA C, MP3 and WMA 8 Notes on Multi-function Key Sy stem 9 General featur es 10 Pow er Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Audio Control Subwoofer Output Audio Setup Sound Field C ontrol Sound Management system Equalizer Control WOW Control Bypass Control Memor y mode Memor y Re[...]

English | 3 The " AAC" logo is trademark of Dolby Laboratories. WOW , SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Menu system 37 Menu System Security Code T ouch Sensor T one Manual Clock Adjustment Date Adjustment Date Mode Synchronize Clock DSI (Disabled System Indicat[...]

4 | English Safety precautions Do Not Load 3-in. CDs in the CD slot If you tr y to load a 3 in. CD with its adapter into the unit, the adapter might separate from the CD and damage the unit. About CD play ers/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 [...]

English | 5 Notes • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer . • When you pur chase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work with your model and in your area. • If the unit fails to operate properly , press the Reset button. The unit returns to factory settings when th[...]

8 | English About AA C, MP3 and WMA The playable AAC/MP3/WMA file (her eafter called Audio file) and the media format has the f ollowing limitation. The Audio file, which is not conforming to the specification, may not play normally , or the file and folder names may not display correctly . Playable A udio file • AAC, MP3, WM A • Attach the cor[...]

English | 9 Notes on Multi-function Key S ystem Multi-function Key System ser ves to control various functions with the [1] — [6] buttons. The basic operation of the Multi-function Key System is described below . What is the Multi-function Key S ystem? This unit is equipped with the Multi-function Key System that enables the operation of multiple[...]

8 | English About AA C, MP3 and WMA The playable AAC/MP3/WMA file (her eafter called Audio file) and the media format has the f ollowing limitation. The Audio file, which is not conforming to the specification, may not play normally , or the file and folder names may not display correctly . Playable A udio file • AAC, MP3, WM A • Attach the cor[...]

English | 9 Notes on Multi-function Key S ystem Multi-function Key System ser ves to control various functions with the [1] — [6] buttons. The basic operation of the Multi-function Key System is described below . What is the Multi-function Key S ystem? This unit is equipped with the Multi-function Key System that enables the operation of multiple[...]

10 | English General fea tures Powe r T urning ON the P ower Press the [SRC] button. • When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 38) is displayed as "CODE ON" or "C ODE OFF" . T urning OFF the P ower Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 sec ond. Selecting the S ource Press the [SRC] button. Source required Display[...]

English | 11 Attenua tor T urning the volume down quickly . Press the [ A T T ] button. Each time you press the button, the Attenuat or turns ON and OFF . When the Attenuator is ON, " A T T" is displayed . Audio C ontrol 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter A udio Control mode Press the [VOL] knob. 3 Select the Au[...]

12 | English Audio Setup Setting the Sound system, such as Volume offset and Dual Zone. 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter A udio Setup mode Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second. 3 Select the Audio Setup item to adjust Press the [VOL] knob. Each time you press the knob, the item to be adjusted alternates between the[...]

English | 13 • "Preset": Y ou can store an adjusted audio control value by selecting "MEM" . Refer to <Memor y mode> (page 17). Also, you can r ecall it by selecting "RCL " . Refer to <Memor y Recall mode> (page 17). • X'Over (Crossover Network Setup) Y ou can manually set a crossover frequency for[...]

14 | English Sound Management system 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. 2 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "S.M.S" is displayed above the [2] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 9). 3 Enter Sound Management mode Press the [2] ("[...]

English | 15 Equalizer C ontrol 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. 2 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "EQ" is displayed above the [3] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 9). 3 Enter Equalizer C ontrol mode Press the [3] ("EQ&quo[...]

16 | English WOW Control 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. 2 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "WOW " is displayed above the [4] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 9). 3 Enter WOW Control mode Press the [4] ("WOW") button.[...]

English | 17 Memory mode Storing the values of F ield Control in memory. 1 Adjust the item y ou wish to put in memory By referring to <Sound F ield Control> (page 12), <Sound Management system> (page 14), and <Equalizer Control> (page 15), adjust the item you wish to put in the memory. 2 Select the Preset Memory item Press the [5][...]

18 | English F aceplat e Angle Adjustment Press the [ ANG] button for at least 1 second. • Do not apply excessive for ce to the faceplate. It can cause damage. General fea tures Theft Deterrent F aceplate The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Removing the F aceplate Press the Release button. The fac[...]

English | 19 Display T ype Selec tion Changing the display mode. 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [6] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 9). 2 Enter display c ontrol mode Press the [6] ("DISP") button. 3 Selec[...]

20 | English General fea tures Display T ype A/ Display T ype B Graphic part Display S witching Changing the graphic Display . 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [6] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 9). 2 Enter display [...]

English | 21 Display T ype B T ext Selec tion for Display Selecting the text display. 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [6] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 9). 2 Enter display c ontrol mode Press the [6] ("DISP&q[...]

22 | English General fea tures Display T ype C/ Display T ype D T ext Display Switching Changing the text display . 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [6] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 9). 2 Enter display c ontrol mo[...]

English | 23 The text display in the Middle te xt display part In T uner source Information Display Clock "Clock" Date "Date" Blank "Blank" Radio text (FM) "R adio T ex t"* In CD & External disc source Information Display Clock "Clock" Date "Date" Blank "Blank" Disc title &qu[...]

24 | English General fea tures External Display Switching Changing the display in the connected External Display . 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [6] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 9). 2 Enter display c ontrol mod[...]

English | 25 T uner features T uning Selecting the station. 1 Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the " TUNER" display . 2 Select the band Push the Contr ol knob towards [FM] or [ AM]. Each time you push the knob toward [FM], it switches between the FM1, F M2, and FM3 bands. 3 T une up or down band Push the Contr ol knob to[...]

26 | English T uner features Station Pr eset Memor y Putting a station in the memory. 1 Select the band Push the Contr ol knob towards [FM] or [ AM]. 2 Select the frequency to put in the memory Push the Contr ol knob towards [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ]. 3 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "[1]"[...]

English | 27 RDS featur es T raffic Information Changing to traffic information automatically when a traffic bulletin starts even when you are not listening to the radio . Press the [TI] button. Each time you press the button, the Traffic information function turns ON and OFF . When a traffic bulletin starts, " T raffic INFO" is displayed[...]

28 | English RDS featur es PTY (Progr am T ype) Selecting the Program T ype and searching for a station. 1 Enter PTY mode Press the C ontrol knob. "PT Y Select" is displayed. • This function cannot be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception. 2 Select the Program T ype Push the Contr ol knob towards [FM] or [ AM]. Each time you pu[...]

English | 29 Changing Language for PTY Function Selecting the Program T ype display language. 1 Enter PTY mode Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 28). 2 Enter Changing Language mode Press the [TI] button. 3 Select the language Push the Contr ol knob towards [FM] or [ AM]. Each time you push the knob, the language alternates between the langu[...]

30 | English CD/Audio file/External disc contr ol features Playing CD & A udio file When there is no disc inserted 1 Open the panel Press the [ 0 ] button. 2 Insert a disc. • When the faceplate slides open, it might interfere with the shift lever or other vehicle function. If this happens, pay attention to saf ety and move the shift lever or [...]

English | 31 Playing External Disc Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to this unit. Press the [SRC] button. Select the display for the disc player you want. Display examples: Display Disc player "CD Changer" CD changer "MD Changer" MD changer Pause and play Press the C ontrol knob. Each time you pr[...]

32 | English CD/Audio file/External disc contr ol features T rack/File/Disc/F older Repeat Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or Audio file folder f older you are listening to . 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[...]

English | 33 F unction of Audio file All 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). 2 T urn ON the All Rand[...]

34 | English CD/Audio file/External disc contr ol features F unction of ACDrive disc Switching the Pla y mode Arrange the playing orders of the songs by categories. 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "S.MODE" is displayed above the [1] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function K[...]

English | 35 Disc Naming (DNPS) Attaching a title to a CD . 1 Play the disc y ou want to attach a name to • A title cannot be attached to MD or Audio file media. 2 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button f or at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed . 3 Select Name set mode Push the Contr ol knob towards [FM] or [ AM]. Select the "Na[...]

36 | English CD/Audio file/External disc contr ol features T ext/Title Scroll Scrolling the displayed CD text, Audio file t ext, or MD title. Push the Contr ol knob toward [FM] for a t least 2 seconds. • When the <Display Illumination Control> (page 40) is set to OFF , the display may black out while scrolling. B64-3304-00_01_E_English.indd[...]

English | 37 Menu system Menu Sy stem Setting beep sound during operation, etc. functions. The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The reference f or the Menu items and their setting content is after this operation explanation. 1 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button f or at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed . 2 Sele[...]

38 | English In Standby mode Secur ity C ode Activating the Security Code disables the usage of audio unit by someone else. Once the Security Code is activated, the entry of authorized Security Code is requir ed to turn on the audio unit when it is removed fr om the vehicle. Indication of this Security Code activation prevents your precious audio u[...]

English | 39 In Standby mode Date A djustment 1 Select Date Adjust mode Push the knob towards [F M] or [AM]. Select the "Date Adjust" display . 2 Enter Date A djust mode Press the C ontrol knob for at least 1 second. The date display blinks. 3 Selecting the item (day , month, or year) to adjust Push the Contr ol knob towards [ 4 ] or [ ¢[...]

40 | English Display Illumination C ontrol This function turns off the display when you perform no operation for 5 seconds. This function is effective when you are driving at night. Display Setting "Display : ON" Keeps the display on. "Display : OFF" T urns off the display when you perform no operation for 5 seconds . • Set th[...]

English | 41 Other than Standby mode B.M.S. (Bass Management System) Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the main unit. Display Setting " AMP Bass : Flat" Bass boost level is flat . " AMP Bass : +6" Bass boost level is low (+6dB). " AMP Bass : +12" Bass boost level is mid (+12dB). " AMP Bas[...]

42 | English Menu system New s Bulletin with Timeout Setting The tuner automatically changes when a news bulletin starts even if the radio is not being listened to . Also, you can set the time interval when interruption is prohibited . Display and Setting "News : OFF" "News : 00min" … "News : 90min" When you set &quo[...]

English | 43 Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function) Y ou can choose whether or not to restrict the RDS channels, receiv ed with the AF function for a particular net work, to a specific region. Display Setting "Regional : ON" The Region Restrict Function is ON. "Regional : OFF" The Region Restrict F unction is OFF . ?[...]

44 | English Menu system F unction of the KDC-W8534 (Russian sales area) In Standby mode Selec ting Russian Characters Select Russian as a text display language. Display Setting "Russian : ON" Displays texts using Russian characters. "Russian : OFF" Displays texts using Eur opean characters. • T exts displayed using Russian ch[...]

English | 45 In Standby mode Picture downloading Downloading movies and wallpapers. Y ou can use downloaded pictures for the display of this unit. 1 Insert a CD-R/CD -RW . Inser t a CD-R/CD-R W containing files to be downloaded into this unit. Refer to <Pla ying CD & Audio file> (page 30) for details. Our URL http://www.kenw ood.net-disp.[...]

46 | English Menu system In Standby mode Demonstration mode Setting Sets the demonstration mode. 1 Select the Demonstration mode Push the Contr ol knob towards [FM] or [ AM]. Select the "DEMO Mode" display. 2 Set the Demonstration mode Press the C ontrol knob for at least 2 seconds. Each time you press the knob at least 2 seconds, the Dem[...]

English | 47 Basic Operations of r emote control Loading and Replacing the battery Use two " AA "/ "R6"-size batteries. Slide the cover while pr essing downwards to remove it as illustrated . Inser t the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly , following the illustration inside the case . 2 W ARNING • Store unused[...]

48 | English Basic Operations of r emote control Audio C ontrol [A UD] button Selects the Audio item to be adjusted. [VOL] buttons Adjusts the Audio item. • Refer to <Audio C ontrol> (page 11) for the operation method, such as the procedures f or Audio control and others operations. Dual Zone Sy stem [2-ZONE] button Each time you press the [...]

English | 49 Ac cessories/ Installation P rocedure Ac cessories 1 ..........1 2 ..........2 3 ..........1 4 ..........1 Installation Proc edure 1. T o prevent shor t circuits, r emove 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[...]

50 | English Connecting W ires to T erminals MUTE EXT . CONT P .CONT ANT .CONT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 FRONT SUB WOOFER AUX IN REAR Rear right output (Red) Rear left output ( White) Fr ont left output ( White) Fr ont right output (Red) Battery wire ( Y ellow) Ignition wire (Red) FM/AM antenna input Antenna Cord (ISO) Antenna Conversion A da[...]

English | 51 Connector F unc tion Guide Pin Numbers for ISO Connectors Cable Colour Functions External Power Connector A-4 Y ellow Battery A-5 Blue/White Power Control A-6 Orange/White Dimmer A-7 Red Ignition (AC C ) A-8 Black Earth (Ground) Connection Speaker Connector B-1 Purple Rear R ight (+) B-2 Purple/Black Rear R ight (–) B-3 Gray Front Ri[...]

52 | English Installation • Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip). Installation Fir ewall or metal suppor t Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) Self-tapping screw (commercially available) Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Bend the tabs of[...]

English | 53 Removing the Unit Removing the hard rubber fr ame 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the upper level . Upper the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure. 2 When the upper level is removed, remove the lower two locations. • The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the same manner .[...]

54 | English T roubleshooting Guide What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Befor e calling ser vice, first check the following table f or possible problems. General ? The pow er does not turn ON. ✔ The fuse has blown. ☞ After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace [...]

English | 55 T uner source ? Radio reception is poor . ✔ The car antenna is not extended. ☞ Pull the antenna out all the wa y. ✔ The antenna control wire is not connected. ☞ Connect the wire correctly , referring to the section on <Connecting Wir es to T erminals>. ? The desired frequency can ’t be entered with the Direct Access Tun[...]

56 | English Audio file sourc e ? Cannot play an A udio file. ✔ The media is scratched or dirty. ☞ Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on <About CDs> (page 7). ? The sound skips when an Audio file is being played . ✔ The media is scratched or dirty. ☞ Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the sectio[...]

English | 57 Hold Error: The pr otective 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. No Name: Att[...]

58 | English FM tuner section Fr equency range (50 kH z space) : 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MH z Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) : 0.7 μV /75 Ω Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) : 1.6 μV /75 Ω Fr equency response (±3.0 dB) : 30 Hz – 15 kH z Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) : 65 dB Selectivity (DIN) (±400 kH z) : ≥ 80 dB Stereo separation (1 kHz) : 35[...]