CD-RECEIVER KDC-W8531 KDC-W7531 KDC-W7031 INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-2987-10/03 (EF) B64-2987-10̲E̲r4.3̲English.indd i 04.12.
Contents Safety precautions 4 Notes 5 About CDs 7 About AAC, MP3 and WMA 8 Notes on Multi-function Key System 9 General features 10 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Faceplate Angle Adjustment Theft Deterrent Faceplate Speaker Setting Audio Control Audio Setup Equalizer Control Subwoofer Output Display Mode Switching Graphic part/ Spectrum Analyzer Display Switching Wallpaper selecting Text Display Switching (Display Type B) Text Display Switching (Display Type C/ Display Type D) Font
Text Scroll 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 45 Accessories/ Installation Procedure 47 Connecting Wires to Terminals 48 Installation 50 Removing the Unit 51 Troubleshooting Guide 52 Specifications 56 English | B64-2987-00̲E̲r4̲English.Indd 3 3 04.11.
Safety precautions 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. • 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.
Notes • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset button is pressed. • Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails to operate correctly. Normal operation should be restored. Reset button Reset button • The characters which can be displayed by ISO 8859-1.
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.
About CDs Handling CDs Removing CDs • Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD. 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.
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. • 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.
Notes on Multi-function Key System Multi-function Key System serves to control various functions with the [1] — [6] buttons. The basic operation of the Multi-function Key System is described below. What’s the Multi-function Key System? This unit is equipped with the Multi-function Key System that enables the operation of multiple functions with one button. For example, you can enter the Display Control Mode or turn ON/OFF the Random Play by pressing the [3] button during CD play.
General features ANG ATT Control knob VOL Release button NEXT 1–6 SRC ANG ATT Control knob VOL Release button NEXT 1–6 SRC Power Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. • When the power is ON, the (page 34) 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 vehicles battery.
Faceplate Angle Adjustment Press the [ANG] button for at least 1 second. 2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks. The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit. • 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.
General features Audio Control 1 Select the source for adjustment Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Control mode Press the [VOL] knob. 3 Select the Basic Audio item for adjustment Press the [VOL] knob. Each time the knob is pressed, the items that can be adjusted switch as shown below. 4 Adjust the Basic Audio item Turn the [VOL] knob.
Adjustment Item Display Front High Pass Filter*2 "HPF-F Fc" Rear High Pass Filter*2 "HPF-R Fc" Low Pass Filter*1,2 "LPF-SW" Subwoofer Phase*1,2 Volume offset Loudness Dual Zone System "SW Phase" "Vol-Offset" "LOUD" "2 ZONE" Range Through/40/60/80/100/120/ 150/180/220 Hz Through/40/60/80/100/120/ 150/180/220 Hz 50/60/80/100/120/ Through Hz Reverse (180°)/ Normal (0°) –8 — 0 OFF/ON OFF/ON • Volume offset: Each source’s volume can be set as a difference from the basic volume.
General features Display Mode Switching Switching the display mode. • * Function of the KDC-W7031 5 Exit display control 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 (page 9). 2 Enter display control mode 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 [¢].
5 Select the graphic/ spectrum analyzer display Press the [3] ("Graph") button. 6 Select the graphic/ spectrum analyzer display part display Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢]. Each time the button is pressed, the graphic display/ spectrum analyzer display switches as shown below.
General features Display Type B In Audio file source Text Display Switching Switching the text display. 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [2] button. Refer to (page 9).
Display Type C/ Display Type D Text Display Switching Switching the text display. 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [2] button. Refer to (page 9). 2 Enter display control mode 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 C"/"Display Type D" display.
General features The text display in the Upper text display part In Tuner source Information Program Service name or Frequency (FM) Radio text, Program Service name or Frequency (FM) Frequency (AM) Spectrum Analyzer & Clock Date Display "BAND+ch+PS" "Radio Text" "BAND+ch+FREQ" "Speana/Clock" "Date" • Auxiliary input name is displayed for the Auxiliary input source. • * If the contents of the information cannot be displayed, Play time is displayed.
Standby source Information Clock Date Blank In Audio file source Display "Clock" "Date" "Blank" In Auxiliary input Information Spectrum Analyzer & Clock Date Blank Display "Speana/Clock" "Date" "Blank" • * If the contents of the information cannot be displayed, Kenwood Logo displayed.
General features Display Type C/ Display Type D Font Color Select Selecting the display font color. 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [2] button. Refer to (page 9). 2 Enter display control mode 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 [¢].
External Display Switching • G-Graphic display Displays the condition of G on horizontal direction (e.g; when turning the curve) by the graphic. • G-Meter display (Graphic) Displays the maximum value of acceleration G, right direction G, and left direction G by the numerical value. • G-Meter display (Text) The 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.
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. 22 | English B64-2987-00̲E̲r4̲English.Indd 22 04.11.
Tuner features Control knob 1–6 AME NEXT SRC Control knob Band display SRC 1–6 AME NEXT Preset station number Frequency display ST indicator Tuning Function of remote Selecting the station. Direct Access Tuning 1 Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. 2 Select the band Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Each time the knob is pushed to [FM], it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. 3 Tune up or down band Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
Tuner features Station Preset Memory Preset Tuning Putting the station in the memory. Calling up the stations in the memory. 1 Select the band 1 Select the band Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. 2 Select the frequency to put in the memory Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢]. 3 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "[1]" — "[6]" are displayed above the [1] — [6] buttons. Refer to (page 9).
RDS features Control knob 1–6 TI 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. 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.
RDS features PTY (Program Type) Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station. 1 Enter PTY mode Press the Control knob. "PTY Select" is displayed. • This function can’t be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception. 2 Select the Program Type Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Each time the knob is pushed, the Program Type switches as shown below. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31.
Changing Language for PTY Function Selecting the Program Type display language. 1 Enter PTY mode Refer to (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.
CD/Audio file/External disc control features Control knob 1–6 NEXT/ MENU SRC Control knob 1–6 NEXT/ MENU Track number SRC Track time IN indicator Playing CD & Audio file When there is no disc inserted 1 Open the panel. Press the [0] button. 2 Insert a disc. • When the faceplate has been slid open, it might interfere with the shift lever or something else. If this happens, pay attention to safety and move the shift lever or take an appropriate action, then operate the unit.
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 "CD Changer" "MD Changer" Disc player CD changer MD changer Function of disc changer/ Audio file Disc Search/Folder Search Selecting the disc set in the Disc changer or the folder recorded on the Audio file media. Push the Control knob to [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 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 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "REP" is displayed above the [4] button. Refer to (page 9).
Function of the KDC-W8531/KDC-W7531 Function of Audio file Disc Random Play Folder number display Displays the number in the folder belonging to the currently selected folder. 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 (page 9).
CD/Audio file/External disc control features Function of the KDC-W8531/KDC-W7531 Function of ACDrive disc Switching the Play mode Arrange the playing orders of the songs by categories. 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "S.MODE" is displayed above the [1] button. Refer to (page 9). 2 Select the Play mode Press the [1] ("S.MODE") button. Each time the button is pressed, the Play mode switches as follows.
Disc Naming (DNPS) Attaching a title to a CD. 1 Play the disc you want to attach a name to • A title can’t be attached to MD or Audio file media. 2 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "Menu" is displayed. • 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. - External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the CD changer/ player.
Menu system Control knob MENU Control knob MENU Menu display Menu System Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions. The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after this operation explanation. 1 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "Menu" is displayed. 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.
• The setup Security Code can be done when the (page 44) is set as OFF. • When the Security Code function is activated, it can’t be released. Note, your Security Code is the 4 digit number entered in your "Car Audio Passport" in this package. 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STANDBY" display. 2 Enter Menu mode • If an incorrect code is input, "Waiting" is displayed, and the input prohibited time shown below is generated.
Menu system In Standby mode In Standby mode Date Adjustment DSI (Disabled System Indicator) 1 Select Date Adjust mode A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves. Push the knob to [FM] or [AM]. Select the "Date Adjust" display. 2 Enter Date Adjust mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. The date display blinks. 3 Selecting the item (day, month, or year) to adjust Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
In Standby mode Built-in Amp Setting Built-in amplifier is controlled. Turning OFF this control enhances the preout quality. Display "AMP : ON" "AMP : OFF" Setting The built-in amplifier activates. The built-in amplifier deactivates. Function of the KDC-W7031 In Standby mode G-Counter Level set Calibrating G-Counter. Setting the level according to the kinds of vehicles. Setting Counter is easy to go up. … Display "G-Counter: Level1" "G-Counter: Level2" "G-Counter: Level3" Counter is hard to go up.
Menu system Function of the KDC-W7031 G-Analyzer Stop Watch The control of stop watch can be started by GAnalyzer function. • Do not use G-Analyzer stop watch on the Public roads. • 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".
When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can control the LX AMP connected to the unit. • This function is only available if the desired station sends PTY-code for news bulletin or belongs to -Network sending PTYcode for news bulletin. • When the News Bulletin Interrupt function is ON, it switches to an FM station. 1 Select AMP Control mode Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Select the "AMP Control" display.
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 (page 33). Display "Regional : ON" "Regional : OFF" Setting The Region Restrict Function is ON. The Region Restrict Function is OFF.
Text Scroll In Standby mode Setting the displayed text scroll. CD Read Setting Display "Scroll : Manual" "Scroll : Auto" Setting Doesn’t scroll. Scrolls when the display changes. • The text scrolled is shown below. - CD text - Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Album name - MD title - Radio text When there is a problem on playing a CD with special format, this setting play the CD by force. Display "CD Read : 1" "CD Read : 2" Setting Play CD and Audio file. Play CD by force.
Menu system 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. 1 Inset a CD-R/CD-RW. Insert a CD-R/CD-RW containing files to be downloaded into this unit. Refer to (page 28) for details. Our URL http://www.kenwood.net-disp.com describes how to make CD-R/CD-RW. 2 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button.
Function of the KDC-W8531/KDC-W7531 In CD mode Unique ID display Displaying the serial number for each product. 1 Select the unique ID display mode Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Select the "ACD Unique ID" display. • 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.
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 "DEMO Mode : ON" "DEMO Mode : OFF" 44 | Setting The Demonstration mode function is ON. Exit Demonstration mode (Normal mode).
Basic Operations of remote (Accessory of the KDC-W8531) SRC VOL SRC ATT ATT VOL AUD 38 AUD 38 FM+ ¢ 4 4/¢ FM/AM/+/– AM– 2-ZONE DIRECT /OK ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PRS TUV WXY DIRECT 2-ZONE [0] — [9] QZ R.VOL Loading and Replacing the battery Use two "AA"-size batteries. Slide the cover while pressing downwards to remove it as illustrated. Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case.
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. • Refer to
Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories 1 ..........1 2 ..........2 3 ..........1 4 ..........1 Installation Procedure 1. To prevent short circuits, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - terminal of the battery. 2. Make the proper input and output wire 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. 5.
Connecting Wires to Terminals A B KDC-W8531/ Subwoofer right output (Red) W7531 Subwoofer left output (White) KDC-W7031 Rear right output (Red) A Rear left output (White) Rear right output (Red)/ Subwoofer right output (Red) B Rear left output (White)/ Subwoofer left output (White) Front right output (Red) FRONT To KENWOOD disc changer/ To connect these leads, External optional accessory refer to the relevant instruction manuals.
Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for ISO Connectors External Power Connector A-4 A-5 A-6 A-7 A-8 Speaker Connector B-1 B-2 B-3 B-4 B-5 B-6 B-7 B-8 Functions 2WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector Yellow Blue/White Orange/White Red Black Battery Power Control Dimmer Ignition (ACC) Earth (Ground) Connection 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.
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, screw in the provided screws in the holes shown below. Bottom panel Accessory4 Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place.
Removing the Unit Removing the hard rubber frame 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the upper level. Upper the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure. Lock Catch Removing the Unit 1 Refer to the section (page 51) and then remove the hard rubber frame. Remove the screw (M4 × 8) on the back panel. Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side, as shown.
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. General ? No sound can be heard, or the volume is low. ✔ The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side.
Tuner source Disc source ? Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is not extended. ☞ Pull the antenna out all the way. ✔ The antenna control wire is not connected. ☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on . ? ? The desired frequency can’t be entered with the Direct Access Tuning. ✔ A station that can’t be received is being entered. ☞ Enter a station that can be received. ✔ You’re trying to enter a frequency with a 0.01 MHz unit.
Troubleshooting Guide Audio file source ? ? ? Cannot play an Audio file. ✔ The media is scratched or dirty. ☞ Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on (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 section on (page 7). ✔ The recording condition is bad. ☞ Record the media again or use another media.
Hold Error: No Name: 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. Attempted to display DNPS during the CD play having no disc names preset. Waiting: Radio text data is being received. Load: Discs are being exchanged in the Disc changer.
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.
