CD-RECEIVER KDC-W8534 INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-3304-00/01 (EW, E2W) B64-3304-00_01_E_English.indd 1 05.11.
Contents Safety precautions 4 Notes 5 About CDs 7 About AAC, MP3 and WMA 8 Notes on Multi-function Key System 9 General features Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Audio Control Subwoofer Output Audio Setup Sound Field Control Sound Management system Equalizer Control WOW Control Bypass Control Memory mode Memory Recall mode Theft Deterrent Faceplate Faceplate Angle Adjustment TEL Mute Display Type Selection Graphic part Display Switching Wallpaper selecting Text Selection for Display Text
Menu system 37 Menu System Security Code Touch Sensor Tone Manual Clock Adjustment Date Adjustment Date Mode Synchronize Clock DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Selectable Illumination Display Illumination Control Dimmer Built-in Amp Setting Dual Zone System Setting B.M.S. (Bass Management System) B.M.S.
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. • Do not watch or fix your eyes on the unit’s display when you are driving for any extended period. • Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and experience. For safety’s sake, leave the mounting and wiring work to professionals.
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. • 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.
Notes About "Media Manager" of PC application attached to KDC-W8534 The marking of products using lasers (Except for some areas) • "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 in the installation CD-ROM and Help of "Media Manager" for the operation method of "Media Manager". • The unit can play CDs (hereafter called "ACDrive disc") created by "Media Manager".
About CDs Handling CDs Removing CDs • Do not touch the recording surface of the CD. When removing CDs from this unit pull them out horizontally. CDs that cannot be used • CDs that are not round cannot 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. • Do not stick tape etc. on the CD, or 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 not conforming to the specification, may not play normally, or the file and folder names may not display correctly.
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 is 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 ATT Control knob VOL Release button NEXT 1–6 ANG SRC Power Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. • When the power is ON, the (page 38) is displayed as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF". Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. Decreasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise. Press the [SRC] button. 10 | Volume Increasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise.
Attenuator Subwoofer Output Turning the volume down quickly. Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF. Press the [ATT] button. Each time you press the button, the Attenuator turns ON and OFF. When the Attenuator is ON, "ATT" is displayed. Audio Control 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. Push the Control knob toward [AM] for at least 2 seconds. Each time you press the button, Subwoofer output switches ON and OFF. When it is ON, "SW ON" is displayed.
General features Audio Setup Sound Field Control Setting the Sound system, such as Volume offset and Dual Zone. 1 Select the source to adjust 1 Select the source to adjust 2 Select the key function section 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. Each time you press the knob, the item to be adjusted alternates between the items shown in the table below.
• "Preset": You can store an adjusted audio control value by selecting "MEM". Refer to (page 17). Also, you can recall it by selecting "RCL". Refer to (page 17). • X'Over (Crossover Network Setup) You can manually set a crossover frequency for the speakers. • DTA (Digital Time Alignment) Manually set the sound output timing of each channel. 5 Adjust the Sound Field Control item Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢].
General features 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 (page 9). 3 Enter Sound Management mode Press the [2] ("S.M.S") button.
Equalizer 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 "EQ" is displayed above the [3] button. Refer to (page 9). 3 Enter Equalizer Control mode Press the [3] ("EQ") button. • When "2 ZONE" of
General features 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 (page 9). • FOCUS: Adjusts the vertical position of the front speaker and sound image by virtual adjustment. • TruBass: Assists the playback for the super bass sound. • SRS 3D: Makes a natural 3D sound field.
Memory mode Storing the values of Field Control in memory. 1 Adjust the item you wish to put in memory By referring to (page 12), (page 14), and (page 15), adjust the item you wish to put in the memory. 2 Select the Preset Memory item 5 Select the recall item Press the [1] ("RCL 1")/ [2] ("RCL 2") button for at least 2 seconds. "RCL 1": Recall the value put in "MEM.1" by (page 17). "RCL 2": Recall the value put in "MEM.
General features Theft Deterrent Faceplate Faceplate Angle Adjustment The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Press the [ANG] button for at least 1 second. Removing the Faceplate Press the Release button. The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach it. • Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate. It can cause damage. TEL Mute The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in. When a call comes in "CALL" is displayed.
Display Type Selection 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 (page 9). 2 Enter display control mode Press the [6] ("DISP") button. 3 Select the display mode Press the [1] ("MODE") button. 4 Select the display Type Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢].
General features Display Type A/ Display Type B Display Type A/ Display Type B Graphic part Display Switching Wallpaper selecting Changing the graphic Display. Selecting a wallpaper to display when Display Type is set to "Display Type A"/ "Display Type B". 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [6] button. Refer to (page 9).
Display Type B In Audio file source Text Selection 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 (page 9).
General features Display Type C/ Display Type D Text Display Switching The text display in the Upper text display part Changing the text display. In Tuner source 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [6] button. Refer to (page 9). 2 Enter display control mode Press the [6] ("DISP") button. 3 Select the display mode Press the [1] ("MODE") button.
The text display in the Middle text display part The text display in the Lower text display part In Tuner source In Tuner source Information Clock Date Blank Radio text (FM) Display "Clock" "Date" "Blank" "Radio Text"* Information Indicator Clock Date Blank Radio text (FM) Display "Status" "Clock" "Date" "Blank" "Radio Text"* In CD & External disc source Information Clock Date Blank Disc title Track title Disc name Display "Clock" "Date" "Blank" "Disc Title"* "Track Title"* "DNPS" In Audio file so
General features Display Type B/ Display Type C/ Display Type D Font Color Select External Display Switching Selecting the display font color. Changing the display in the connected External Display. 1 Select the key function section 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [6] button. Refer to (page 9). 2 Enter display control mode Press the [6] ("DISP") button.
Tuner features Control knob AME NEXT Band display 1–6 Preset station number SRC Frequency display ST indicator Tuning Function of remote control 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 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 [¢].
Tuner features Station Preset Memory Preset Tuning Putting a station in the memory. Recalling the stations in the memory. 1 Select the band 1 Select the band Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. 2 Select the frequency to put in the memory Push the Control knob towards [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 TI 1–6 Band display Program Service name Radio text 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 a traffic bulletin starts, "Traffic INFO" is displayed and the audio changes 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 cannot be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception. 2 Select the Program Type Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Each time you push the knob, the Program Type alternates between the program types shown in the table 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.
Changing Language for PTY Function Selecting the Program Type display language. 1 Enter PTY mode Refer to (page 28). 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.
CD/Audio file/External disc control features Control knob 1–6 NEXT/ MENU Track number 0 SRC Play 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 slides open, it might interfere with the shift lever or other vehicle function. If this happens, pay attention to safety and move the shift lever or take an appropriate action to remove the obstacle, 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 Pause and play Press the Control knob. Each time you press the knob, the audio pauses or plays.
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 are 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 Audio file All Random Play Folder name display Displays the current folder name. 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). 2 Turn ON the All Random Play Press the [3] ("RDM") button for at least 1 second. When the random mode is ON, "All Random ON" is displayed.
CD/Audio file/External disc control features Function of ACDrive disc Function of ACDrive disc Switching the Play mode Letter Seek Arrange the playing orders of the songs by categories. You can search for the song, you want to play, by selecting the initial of Genre name, Artist name, or Album name. 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).
Disc Naming (DNPS) 9 Exit Menu mode Press the [MENU] button. Attaching a title to a CD. 1 Play the disc you 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 for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. 3 Select Name set mode • 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.
CD/Audio file/External disc control features Text/Title Scroll Scrolling the displayed CD text, Audio file text, or MD title. Push the Control knob toward [FM] for at least 2 seconds. • When the (page 40) is set to OFF, the display may black out while scrolling. 36 | English B64-3304-00_01_E_English.indd 36 05.11.
Menu system Control knob MENU SRC Menu display 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. 2 Select the menu item Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Example: When you want to set the beep sound select the "Beep" display.
Menu system In Standby mode Security Code 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 required to turn on the audio unit when it is removed from the vehicle. Indication of this Security Code activation prevents your precious audio unit from stealing. • Set the Security Code when the (page 46) is set to OFF.
In Standby mode In Standby mode Manual Clock Adjustment Date Mode Setting the date format. • You can do this adjustment when the (page 39) is set as OFF. 1 Select Clock Adjustment mode Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "Clock Adjust" display. 2 Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. The clock display blinks. 1 Select Date Mode Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "Date Mode" display.
Menu system In Standby mode In Standby mode Selectable Illumination Dimmer Selecting the button illumination color as green or red. Dimming this unit’s display automatically when the vehicle light switch is turned ON. Display "Button : Red" "Button : Green" Setting The illumination color is red. The illumination color is green. Display Illumination Control This function turns off the display when you perform no operation for 5 seconds. This function is effective when you are driving at night.
Other than Standby mode When LX AMP unit connecting B.M.S. (Bass Management System) AMP Control Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the main unit. You can control the LX AMP connected to the unit. Display "AMP Bass : Flat" "AMP Bass : +6" "AMP Bass : +12" "AMP Bass : +18" Setting Bass boost level is flat. Bass boost level is low (+6dB). Bass boost level is mid (+12dB). Bass boost level is high (+18dB). 1 Select AMP Control mode Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].
Menu system News 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" In Tuner mode Tuning Mode Sets the tuning mode. Tuning mode Auto seek … Preset station seek Manual "News : 90min" When you set "News : 00min" — "News : 90min", the News Bulletin Interrupt function is ON.
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. Selecting the display when alternating to Auxiliary input source. For the Disc Naming refer to the (page 35). Display "Regional : ON" "Regional : OFF" Setting The Region Restrict Function is ON. The Region Restrict Function is OFF.
Menu system Function of the KDC-W8534 (Russian sales area) In Standby mode Selecting Russian Characters Select Russian as a text display language. Display "Russian : ON" "Russian : OFF" Setting Displays texts using Russian characters. Displays texts using European characters. • Texts displayed using Russian characters are as follows. - Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Album name • Texts cannot distinguish upper case and lower case in Russian characters.
In Standby mode Picture downloading Downloading movies and wallpapers. You can use downloaded pictures for the display of this unit. 1 Insert a CD-R/CD-RW. Insert a CD-R/CD-RW containing files to be downloaded into this unit. Refer to (page 30) 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. Select the "STANDBY" display. 3 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
Menu system Function of ACDrive disc In Standby mode Voice Index Demonstration mode Setting Setting the announcement during the play of ACDrive disc. Sets the demonstration mode. Display "Voice Index : ON" "Voice Index : OFF" Setting Guide is announced. Not be announced. • KDC-W8534 (Russian sales area) Default setting is "Voice Index : OFF". In CD mode ACDrive firmware version display 1 Select the Demonstration mode Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "DEMO Mode" display.
Basic Operations of remote control SRC VOL SRC ATT ATT VOL AUD 38 AUD FM+ ¢ 4 FM/AM/+/– AM– 2-ZONE DIRECT /OK ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PRS TUV WXY 38 4/¢ DIRECT 2-ZONE [0] — [9] QZ R.VOL Loading and Replacing the battery Use two "AA"/ "R6"-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 [VOL] buttons Adjusts the volume.
Basic Operations of remote control Audio Control In Tuner source [AUD] button Selects the Audio item to be adjusted. [FM]/ [AM] buttons Selects the band. Each time you press the [FM] button, the band alternates between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. [VOL] buttons Adjusts the Audio item. • 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 Sub Woofer right output (Red) SUB WOOFER Sub Woofer left output (White) Rear right output (Red) To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory REAR To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals.
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. 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.
Installation Installation Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit Metal mounting strap (commercially available) 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. 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.
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 53) 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. ? The sound quality is poor or distorted. ✔ One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car. ☞ Check the speaker wiring. ✔ The speakers are not wired correctly. ☞ Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is connected to a different speaker.
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: 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. No Name: 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.
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