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    CD-RECEIVER KDC-W8531 KDC-W7531 KDC-W7031 INSTR UCTION MANU AL © B64-2987-10/03 (EF) B64-2987-10_E_r4.3_English.indd i B64-2987-10_E_r4.3_English.indd i 04.12.20 1:16:54 PM 04.12.20 1:16:54 PM[...]

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    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 F aceplate Angle Adjustment Theft Deterrent F aceplate Speaker Setting Audio Control Audio Setup Equalizer Control Subwoofer Output Display Mode Switching G[...]

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    English | 3 T ext Scroll Built-in Auxiliary input Setting Pow er OFF Timer CD Read Setting Picture downloading Voice Index ACDrive firmware version displa y Unique ID display Audio Pr eset Memor y Audio Pr eset Call Demonstration mode Setting Basic Operations of r emote 45 Acc essories/ Installation Pr ocedure 47 Connecting W ires to T erminals 48 [...]

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    4 | English Safety precautions 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 catalog or consult your Kenw ood dealer for connectable models of disc changers/ CD players. Note that any KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players released in 1997 or[...]

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    English | 5 Notes • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer . • If the unit fails to operate properly , press the Reset button. The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset button is pressed. • P ress the reset button if the disc auto changer fails to operate correctly . Normal operation should be re[...]

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    6 | English The marking of products using lasers (Exc ept 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[...]

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    English | 7 Handling CDs • Don ’t touch the recor ding sur face of the CD. • CD-R and CD-R W are easier to damage than a normal music CD. Use a CD-R or a CD-R W after reading the caution items on the package etc. • Don ’t stick tape etc. on the CD . Also, don ’t use a CD with tape stuck on it. When using a new CD If the CD center hole o[...]

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    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 out of the specification, may not able to be played normally , or the file and folder names may not be display ed correctly. • Attach the correct extension for the Audio file[...]

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    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’ s the Multi-func tion Ke y System? This unit is equipped with the Multi-function Key System that enables the operation of multi[...]

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    10 | English Powe r T urning ON the P ower Press the [SRC] button. • When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 34) 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 T uner "TUNE[...]

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    English | 11 F aceplat e Angle Adjustment Press the [ ANG] button for at least 1 second. • Do not apply excessive force to the faceplat e. It can cause damage. 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 faceplate is unlocked[...]

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    12 | English General fea tures Audio C ontrol 1 Select the source for adjustment Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter A udio Control mode Press the [VOL] knob. 3 Select the Basic Audio item for adjustment Press the [VOL] knob. Each time the knob is pressed, the items that can be adjusted switch as shown below . 4 Adjust the Basic A udio item T urn the [[...]

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    English | 13 Adjustment Item Display Range Fr ont High Pass F ilter* 2 "HPF-F Fc" Through/40/60/80/100/120/ 150/180/220 Hz Rear High P ass Filter* 2 "HPF-R Fc" Thr ough/40/60/80/100/120/ 150/180/220 Hz Low P ass Filter* 1,2 "LPF-SW" 50/60/80/100/120/ Thr ough Hz Subwoofer Phase* 1,2 "SW Phase" Reverse (180°)[...]

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    14 | English General fea tures Display Mode S witching Switching the display mode . 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [2] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 9). 2 Enter display c ontrol mode Press the [2] ("DISP&quo[...]

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    English | 15 5 Select the graphic/ spectrum analyzer display Press the [3] ("Gr aph") button. 6 S elect the graphic/ spectrum analyzer display part display Push the Contr ol knob to [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ]. Each time the button is pressed, the g raphic display/ spectrum analyzer display switches as shown below . Graphic display/ Spectrum Analyzer[...]

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    16 | English General fea tures Display T ype B T ext Display Switching Switching the text display . 1 S elect 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 Press the [2][...]

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    English | 17 Display T ype C/ Display T ype D T ext Display Switching Switching the text display . 1 S elect 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 Press the [2] [...]

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    18 | English General fea tures The text display in the Upper te xt display part In T uner source Information Display Progr am Ser vice name or Fr equency (FM) "BAND+ch+PS" Radio text, Progr am Ser vice name or Fr equenc y (FM) "Radio T ex t" Fr equenc y ( AM) "BAND+ch+FREQ" Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "Speana/Cl[...]

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    English | 19 Standby sourc e Information Display Clock "Clock" Date "Date" Blank "Blank" In Auxiliary input Information Display Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "Speana/C lock" Date "Date" Blank "Blank" • * If the contents of the information cannot be displayed, Kenwood L ogo displayed. The[...]

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    20 | English General fea tures Display T ype C/ Display T ype D Fon t Color Select Selecting the display font color . 1 S elect 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 [...]

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    English | 21 • G-Graphic display Displays the condition of G on horizontal direction (e.g; when turning the curve) by the graphic. • G-Meter display (Graphic) Displays the maximum value of acceleration G, right direction G, and left direction G by the numerical value. • G-Meter display ( T ext) The maximum value of acceleration G, right direc[...]

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    22 | English General fea tures 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 phon[...]

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    English | 23 T uner features T uning Selecting the station. 1 S elect tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the " TUNER" display . 2 S elect the band Push the Contr ol knob to [FM] or [AM]. Each time the knob is pushed to [FM], it switches between the FM1, F M2, and FM3 bands. 3 Tune up or do wn band Push the Contr ol knob to [ 4 ] [...]

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

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    English | 25 RDS featur es T raffic Information Switching to traffic inf ormation automatically when a traffic bulletin starts even when you aren ’t listening to the radio . Press the [TI] button. Each time the button is pressed, the Traffic information function turns ON and OFF . When a traffic bulletin starts, " T raffic INFO" is disp[...]

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

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    English | 27 Changing Language for PTY F unc tion Selecting the Program T ype display language. 1 Enter PT Y mode Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 26). 2 Enter Changing Language mode Press the [TI] button. 3 S elect the language Push the Contr ol knob to [FM] or [AM]. Each time the knob is pushed, the language switches as shown below . Lan[...]

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    28 | 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 Inser t a disc. • When the faceplate has been slid open, it might interfere with the shift lever or something else. If this happens, pay attention to saf ety and move the shift lever or[...]

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    English | 29 Playing External Disc Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to this unit. Press the [SRC] button. Select the display for the disc player you want. Display examples: Display Disc player "CD Changer" CD changer "MD Changer" MD changer Pause and play Press the C ontrol knob. Each time the kn[...]

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    30 | 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’ re listening t o. 1 S elect the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "REP" is displayed above the [4] button. Refer to <No[...]

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    English | 31 F unction of the KDC-W8531/KDC-W7531 F unction of Audio file Disc Random Play Playing randomly from all of the Audio files recorded in the disc . 1 S elect 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 Syste[...]

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    32 | English CD/Audio file/External disc contr ol features F unction of the KDC-W8531/KDC-W7531 F unction of ACDrive disc Switching the Pla y mode Arrange the playing orders of the songs by categories. 1 Select the key function sec tion Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "S.MODE" is displayed above the [1] button. [...]

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    English | 33 Disc Naming (DNPS) Attaching a title to a CD . 1 Play the disc you want to attach a name to • A title can ’t be attached to MD or Audio file media. 2 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button f or at least 1 second. "Menu" is displayed. 3 S elect Name set mode Push the Contr ol knob to [FM] or [AM]. Select the "Name Se[...]

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

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    English | 35 • The setup Security Code can be done when the <Demonstration mode Setting> (page 44) is set as OFF . • When the Security Code function is activated, it can’t be released. Note, your Security Code is the 4 digit number enter ed in your "Car Audio P asspor t" in this package. 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button.[...]

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    36 | English Menu system In Standby mode Date Adjustmen t 1 S elect Date Adjust mode Push the knob to [FM] or [ AM]. Select the "Date Adjust" display . 2 Enter Date Adjust mode Press the C ontrol knob for at least 1 second. The date display blinks. 3 S electing the item (day , month, or year) to adjust Push the Contr ol knob to [ 4 ] or [[...]

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    English | 37 In Standby mode Built-in Amp Setting Built-in amplifier is controlled. T urning OFF this control enhances the preout quality. Display Setting " AMP : ON" The built-in amplifier activat es. " AMP : OFF" The built-in amplifier deactivates . F unction of the KDC-W7031 In Standby mode G-Counter L evel set Calibrating G-[...]

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    38 | English Menu system F unction of the KDC-W7031 G-Analyzer S top W atch The control of stop wat ch can be star ted by G- Analyzer function. • Do not use G-Analyzer stop watch on the Public r oads. 1 S elect G-Analyzer Stop Wa tch mode Push the Contr ol knob to [FM] or [AM]. Select the "Stop W atch" display . 2 Enter G-Analyzer Stop [...]

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    English | 39 New s Bulletin with Timeout Setting It switches automatically when a news bulletin starts even if the radio isn’t being list ened to. Also , the time interval when interrupt is prohibited can be set. Display and Setting "News : OFF" "News : 00min" … "News : 90min" When "News : 00min" — &quo[...]

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    40 | English Menu system Auto TP Seek When the TI function is ON and poor reception conditions are experienced when listening t o a traffic information station, another traffic information station with better rec eption will be searched for automatically . Display Setting " Auto TP Seek : ON" The Auto TP Seek Function is ON. " Auto T[...]

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    English | 41 T ext Scroll Setting the displayed text scroll. Display Setting "Scroll : Manual" Doesn’t scr oll. "Scroll : Aut o" Scrolls when the display changes . • The text scrolled is shown below . - CD tex t - F older name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Album name - MD title - R adio text F unction of the KDC-W8531[...]

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    42 | English Menu system F unction of the KDC-W8531 In Standby mode Picture downloading Downloading movies and wallpapers. Downloaded pictures can be used for the display of this unit. 1 Inset a CD -R/CD-RW . Inser t a CD-R/CD-R W containing files to be downloaded into this unit. Refer to <Pla ying CD & Audio file> (page 28) for details. [...]

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    English | 43 F unction of the KDC-W8531/KDC-W7531 In CD mode Unique ID display Displaying the serial number for each pr oduct. 1 S elect the unique ID display mode Push the Contr ol knob to [FM] or [AM]. Select the " ACD Unique ID" display . 2 Display the unique ID Push the Contr ol knob to [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ]. Other than Standby mode Audio P[...]

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    44 | English Menu system In Standby mode Demonstration mode Setting Sets the demonstration mode. 1 S elect the Demonstration mode Push the Contr ol knob to [FM] or [AM]. Select the "DEMO Mode" display. 2 S et the Demonstration mode Press the C ontrol knob for at least 2 seconds. Each time the knob is pressed at least 2 seconds, the Demons[...]

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    English | 45 Basic Operations of r emote (A ccessory of the KDC- W8531) Loading and Replacing the battery Use two " AA "-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 [...]

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    46 | English Basic Operations of r emote (A ccessory of the KDC- W8531) Audio C ontrol [A UD] button Select the Audio item for adjustment. [VOL] buttons Adjust the Audio item. • Refer to <Audio C ontrol> (page 12) for the operation method, such as the procedures of A udio control and others. • Only selecting and adjusting of the Basic Aud[...]

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    English | 47 Ac cessories/ Installation Pr ocedure 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[...]

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    48 | English MUTE EXT. CONT P.CONT ANT.CONT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 FRONT AUX IN Connecting W ires to T erminals T o KENWOOD disc changer/ External optional accessor y Battery wire ( Y ellow) Ignition wire (Red) FM/AM antenna input Antenna Cord (ISO) Antenna Conversion A daptor (ISO–JASO) (Accessory 3 ) T o connect these leads, refer to t[...]

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    English | 49 Connector F unc tion Guide Pin Numbers for ISO Connectors Cable Colour F unctions 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 Right (+) B-2 Purple/Black Rear Right (–) B-3 Gray Front Rig[...]

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

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    English | 51 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, r emove the lower two locations. • The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the same manner [...]

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    52 | 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 blo wn. ☞ After checking for shor t circuits in the wires , repla[...]

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    English | 53 T uner source ? Radio reception is poor . ✔ The car ant enna is not extended. ☞ Pull the antenna out all the way . ✔ The ant enna control wire is not connected. ☞ Connect the wire correctly, r eferring to the section on <Connecting Wir es to T erminals>. ? The desired frequency can ’t be entered with the Direct Access T[...]

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    54 | English Audio file sourc e ? Cannot play an A udio file. ✔ The media is scrat ched or dir ty. ☞ 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 scrat ched or dir ty. ☞ Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the se[...]

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    English | 55 Hold Error: The prot ective 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[...]

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    56 | 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) : [...]