CD-RECEIVER KDC-W5037 KDC-W5037Y INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-3537-00/00 (EW/E2W) B64-3537-00_00.Indd 1 06.10.
Contents Safety precautions 3 Notes 4 General features 7 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Audio Control Audio Setup Bass Boost Speaker Setting Switching Display Subwoofer Output Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute Tuner features 11 Tuning Direct Access Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning RDS features 13 Traffic Information Radio Text Scroll PTY (Program Type) Program Type preset Changing Language for PTY Function CD/Audio file/External disc control features 1
Safety precautions 2WARNING Do Not Load 8 cm (3 in.) CDs in the CD slot To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions: 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. • To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit. • Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and experience.
Notes • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work with your model and in your area. • The characters which can be displayed by this unit are A-Z 0-9 @ " ‘ ` % & * + – = , . / \ < > [ ] ( ) : ; ^ - { } | ~. • The RDS feature won’t work where the service is not supported by any broadcasting station.
About Audio file Handling CDs • Playable Audio file AAC (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) • Playable disc media CD-R/RW/ROM • Playable disc file format ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name. Although the audio files are complied with the standards listed above, the play maybe impossible depending on the types or conditions of media or device. • Playing order of the Audio file In the example of folder/file tree shown below, the files are played in the order from ① to ⑩.
Notes 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. 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.
General features ATT VOL FM AM Release button B.BOOST SRC Control knob Clock display BOOST indicator ⁄ Power Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. ⁄ • When the power is ON, the (page 20) is displayed as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF". Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. • This unit automatically turns full power OFF after 20 minutes lapses in Standby mode in order to save the vehicle's battery.
General features Attenuator Audio Setup Turning the volume down quickly. Setting the Sound system, such as Volume offset. Press the [ATT] button. Each time you press the button, the Attenuator turns ON and OFF. When the Attenuator is ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks. 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Setup mode Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second. 3 Select the Audio Setup item to adjust Press the [VOL] knob.
In Audio file source 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. Display "TITLE" "ALBUM" "FOLDER" "FILE" "P-TIME" "CLOCK" In Standby/ Auxiliary input source 3 Select the Speaker type Turn the [VOL] knob. Each time you turn the knob, the setting alternates between the settings shown in the table below.
General features Subwoofer Output Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF. Push the Control knob toward [AM] for at least 2 seconds. Each time you push the knob, Subwoofer output switches ON and OFF. When it is ON, "SW ON" is displayed. 2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks. The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit. Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Removing the Faceplate 1 Press the Release button.
Tuner features AME FM AM 1-6 Band display ST indicator SRC Control knob Frequency display Preset station number Tuning Selecting the station. 1 Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. 2 Select the band Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Each time you push the knob toward [FM], it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. 3 Tune up or down band Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢]. ⁄ • During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON.
Tuner features Function of remote control Auto Memory Entry Direct Access Tuning Entering the frequency and tuning. Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically. 1 Select the band 1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. "– – – –" is displayed. 3 Enter the frequency Press the number buttons on the remote control. Example: Desired frequency Press button 92.
RDS features TI FM AM 1-6 RDS indicator Traffic 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 traffic information is ON, "TI" indicator is ON. When a traffic information station is not being received the "TI" indicator blinks.
RDS features PTY (Program Type) ⁄ Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station. • Speech and Music include the Program type shown below. Music: No.12 — 17, 26 — 30 Speech: No.3 — 11, 18 — 25, 31 • You can put the Program Type in the [1] — [6] button memory and for quick recall. Refer to the (page 14). • You can change the display language. Refer to (page 15). 1 Enter PTY mode Press the Control knob.
Changing Language for PTY Function Selecting the Program Type display language. 1 Enter PTY mode Refer to (page 14). 2 Enter Changing Language mode Press the [TI] button. 3 Select the language Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Each time you push the knob, the language alternates between the languages shown in the table below. Language English French German Display "ENGLISH" "FRENCH" "GERMAN" 4 Exit Changing Language mode Press the [TI] button. English | B64-3537-00_00.
CD/Audio file/External disc control features FM AM Release button SCAN RDM/ 3 Track number REP F.SEL M.RDM When there is no disc inserted 1 Drop open the faceplate Press the Release button. 2 Insert a disc. 3 Push the faceplate on the left side, and return it to its former position. ¤ Control knob Play time IN indicator Playing CD & Audio file SRC Disc number Pause and play Press the Control knob. Each time you press the knob, the audio pauses or plays.
Playing External Disc Function of disc changer/ Audio file Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to this unit. Disc Search/Folder Search Press the [SRC] button. Select the display for the disc player you want. Display examples: Display "CD CH" "MD CH" Disc player CD changer MD changer Selecting the disc set in the Disc changer or the folder recorded on the Audio file media. Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].
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 you are listening to. Play all the songs on the disc or Audio file folder in random order. Press the [REP] button. Each time you press the button, the Repeat Play alternates between the modes shown in the tables below.
Function of Audio file Text/Title Scroll Folder Select Scrolling the displayed CD text, Audio file text, or MD title. Quickly selecting the folder you want to hear. 1 Enter Folder Select mode Press the [F.SEL] button. "FLD SEL" is displayed. During Select mode the folder information is displayed as shown below. Folder name display Displays the current folder name. Push the Control knob toward [FM] for at least 2 seconds.
Menu system FM AM MENU SRC Control knob Menu display NEWS indicator RDS indicator Menu System Setting beep sound during operation, etc. functions. The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after this operation explanation. 1 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. 4 Exit Menu mode Press the [MENU] button.
⁄ ⁄ • When you activate the Security Code function, it cannot be released. Note, your Security Code is the 4 digit number entered in your "Car Audio Passport" in this package. • If an incorrect code is entered, "WAITING" is displayed, and the input prohibition periods shown in the table below is generated. After the input prohibition time lapses, "CODE" is displayed, and you can reenter the code. 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STANDBY" display.
Menu system In Standby mode Display Illumination Control Synchronize Clock This function turns off the display when you perform no operation for 5 seconds. This function is effective when you are driving at night. Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this unit’s clock. Display "SYNC ON" "SYNC OFF" Setting Synchronizes the time. Adjust the time manually. ⁄ • It takes 3 to 4 minutes to synchronize the clock.
In Audio file source Supreme Setting When AAC, MP3 or WMA files encoded at a low bit rate (less than 96kbps (fs=32k, 44.1k, 48kHz)) are played, this function restores their high frequency region to approach the sound quality of equivalents of these files encoded at a high bit rate. Processing is optimized for the compression format used (AAC, MP3, or WMA), and adjustment is made for the bit rate used. Display "SPRM ON" "SPRM OFF" Setting Plays sound using the Supreme function.
Menu system Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function) You can choose whether or not to restrict the RDS channels, received with the AF function for a particular network, to a specific region. Display "REG ON" "REG OFF" Setting The Region Restrict Function is ON. The Region Restrict Function is OFF. ⁄ • If AF function is not restricted to the specified region and network, the AF function sets up to search the station with good reception in the same RDS network.
Text Scroll In Standby mode Setting the displayed text scroll. Power OFF Timer Display "SCL MANU" "SCL AUTO" Setting Doesn’t scroll. Scrolls when the display changes. ⁄ • The text scrolled is listed below. - CD text - Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Album name - MD title - Radio text 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.
Accessory of KDC-W5037Y Basic Operations of remote control SRC VOL SRC ATT ATT VOL AUD AUD FM/AM/+/– DIRECT [0] — [9] : This button is used when Kenwood Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is connected. For more information, refer to the instruction manual of Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX. Loading and Replacing the battery Use two "AA"/ "R6"-size batteries. Slide the cover while pressing downwards to remove it as illustrated.
Audio Control In Disc source [AUD] button Selects the Audio item to be adjusted. [4]/ [¢] buttons Going forwards and backwards between track/files. [VOL] buttons Adjusts the Audio item. [+]/ [–] buttons Going forwards and backwards between disc/ folders. ⁄ • Refer to
Accessories/ Installation Procedure 9. Press the reset button. Accessories ¤ 1 ..........1 2 ..........2 3 ..........1 4 ..........2 5 ..........1 6 ..........1 • If the power is not turned ON ("PROTECT" is displayed), the speaker wire may have a short-circuit or touched the chassis of the vehicle and the protection function may have been activated. Therefore, the speaker wire should be checked. • If your car is not prepared for this special connectionsystem, consult your Kenwood dealer.
Connecting Wires to Terminals To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals. REMO.CONT Steering remote control (Light Blue/Yellow) (KDC-W5037 only) FM/AM antenna input To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory Antenna Cord (ISO) Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISO–JASO) (Accessory3) AUX input (Stereo) Use the mini-plug which is stereo type and does not have any resistance.
Connecting Wires to Terminals Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for ISO Connectors External Power Connector A-4 A-5 A-7 A-8 Cable Colour Functions Yellow Blue/White Red Black Battery Power Control Ignition (ACC) Earth (Ground) Connection Speaker Connector B-1 B-2 B-3 B-4 B-5 B-6 B-7 B-8 Purple Purple/Black Gray Gray/Black White White/Black Green Green/Black Rear Right (+) Rear Right (–) Front Right (+) Front Right (–) Front Left (+) Front Left (–) Rear Left (+) Rear Left (–) 2WARNING Connecting t
Installation Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit Installation Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Firewall or metal support If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit so that it does not fall off. 1 Refer to the section and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 Drop open the faceplate by pressing the Release button. 3 Tighten the screw (ø2 × 5 mm) (Accessory 4) and bracket (Accessory 5 ) in the hole shown on the diagram.
Installation Removing the hard rubber frame 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the upper level. Upper the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure. Lock Catch Accessory2 Removal tool 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. Removing the Unit 1 Refer to the section and then remove the hard rubber frame.
Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may be disabled by some settings made on this unit. ! Cannot switch to Aux source. ▲ AUX is not turned on. ☞ (page 25) ! Cannot display the user of System Q. ▲
Troubleshooting Guide The messages shown below display your systems condition. EJECT: • No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded. • No CD in the unit. NO DISC: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. TOC ERR: • No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. • The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upsidedown. The CD is scratched a lot. E-05: The disc is unreadable. BLANK: Nothing has been recorded on the MD.
Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Frequency range (50 kHz space) : 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) : 0.7 μV /75 Ω Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) : 1.6 μV /75 Ω Frequency response (±3.
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