CD-RECEIVER KDC-W6537U KDC-W6537UY INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-3620-00/00 (EW/E2W) B64-3620-00̲00̲English.indd 1 06.12.
Contents Safety precautions 3 Notes 4 General features 7 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Audio Control Audio Setup 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/USB device/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. • Do not watch or fix your eyes on the unit’s display when you are driving for any extended period.
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 About USB device • Playable Audio file AAC-LC (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), WAV (.wav) • Playable disc media CD-R/RW/ROM • Playable disc file format ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name. • Playable USB device USB mass storage class, iPod with KCA-iP200 • Playable USB device file system FAT16, FAT32 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.
Notes Handling CDs • Do not touch the recording surface of the CD. • Do not stick tape etc. on the CD, or use a CD with tape stuck on it. • Do not use disc type accessories. • Clean from the center of the disc and move outward. • When removing CDs from this unit, pull them out horizontally. • If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs, use the CD only after removing the burrs with a ballpoint pen etc. CDs that cannot be used • CDs that are not round cannot be used.
General features ATT VOL Release button SRC Control knob Clock display LOUD indicator ⁄ Power Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. ⁄ • When the power is ON, the (page 23) 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 5 Exit Audio Control mode Turning the volume down quickly. 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. Press any button. Press a button other than the [VOL] knob and [ATT] button. Audio Setup Setting the Sound system, such as Cross over Network. Audio Control 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button.
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 down 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 Direct Access Tuning Auto Memory Entry 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 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 up or down. Each time you push the knob, the language alternates between the languages shown in the table below. Language English French Swedish German Display "ENGLISH" "FRENCH" "SWEDISH" "GERMAN" 4 Exit Changing Language mode Press the [TI] button.
CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features Release button S.MODE SCAN RDM/3/ REP A.RDM Track number IN indicator Playing CD & Audio file 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 F.SEL M.RDM SRC Control knob Play time Disc number When a disc is inserted Press the [SRC] button. Select the "CD" display. Pause and play Press the Control knob.
⁄ Removing the USB device • You can eject the disc for 10 minutes after switching off the engine. 1 Drop open the faceplate Press the Release button. 2 Set the remove mode as the USB source Playing USB (iPod) device Press the [0] button for at least 2 seconds. The 0 indicator blinks. 3 Remove the USB device. When the USB device is not connected Connect the USB device Playback of the file contained in the USB device starts. When the USB device is connected Select USB source Press the [SRC] button.
CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features 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 CH" "MD CH" Function of disc changer/ Audio file Disc Search/Folder/Album Search Switching between folders/albums contained in the disc in the disc changer, media, or device being played now. Push the Control knob towards up or down.
Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Random Play Replaying the music, disc in the Disc changer or Audio file folder you are listening to. Play all the music 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.
CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features Function of Audio file Function of non-iPod and non-"Music Editor" file All Random Play File Select 1 mode Playing randomly from all of the Audio files recorded in the media. Select the target folder by tracing the hierarchical levels of folders. This is convenient when managing audio files by folder. Press the [A.RDM] button for at least 1 second. When the random mode is ON, "ALL RDM" is displayed. Cancelling the All Random Play Press the [A.
Function of non-iPod and non-"Music Editor" file File Select 2 mode Select the target folder within the folders containing audio files. The folder which contains playable audio files is only displayed. 1 Enter Folder Select 2 mode Press the [F.SEL] button twice. Select the "F-SEL2" display. Folder name display Displays the current folder name. Text/Title Scroll Scrolling the displayed CD text, Audio file text, or MD title. Push the Control knob toward up for at least 2 seconds.
Menu system 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. "MENU" is displayed. 4 Exit Menu mode Press the [MENU] button.
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. ⁄ • When you activate the Security Code function, it cannot be released.
Menu system In Standby mode Selectable Illumination Manual Clock Adjustment ⁄ • You can do this adjustment when the (page 24) is set as OFF. 1 Select Clock Adjustment mode Selecting the button illumination color as green or red. Display "KEY RED" "KEY GRN" Setting The illumination color is red. The illumination color is green. Push the Control knob towards up or down. Select the "CLK ADJ" display. 2 Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.
In Standby mode News Bulletin with Timeout Setting Switching preout Alternating the preout between the rear and subwoofer. (With the subwoofer the sound outputs without being effected by fader control.) Setting Rear preout. Subwoofer preout. Display and Setting "NEWS OFF" "NEWS 00M" … Display "SWPRE R" "SWPRE SW" 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.
Menu system In Tuner mode Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function) Local Seek Only stations whose reception is good are searched in auto seek tuning. Display "LO.S OFF" "LO.S ON" Setting The local seek function is OFF. The local seek function is ON. 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.
Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selecting the display when changing to Auxiliary input source. 1 Select Auxiliary input source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "AUX"/"AUX EXT" display. 2 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button. "MENU" is displayed. 3 Select Auxiliary input display setting mode Push the Control knob towards up or down. Select the "NAME SET" display. 4 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.
Menu system In Standby mode Other than Standby mode Built-in Auxiliary input Setting Audio Preset Memory Set the Built-in Auxiliary Input function. Registering the value setup by Sound Control. The memory cannot be erased by the Reset button. Display "AUX OFF" "AUX ON" Setting When selecting the source there’s no Auxiliary Input. When selecting the source there’s Auxiliary Input. 1 Setup Sound Control Refer to the following operations to setup the Sound Control.
Other than Standby mode In Standby mode Audio Preset Recall Firmware version display Recalling the sound setup registered by
Accessory of the KDC-W6537UY 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/USB source [AUD] button Selects the Audio item to be adjusted. [4]/ [¢] buttons Going forwards and backwards between music. [VOL] buttons Adjusts the Audio item. [+]/ [–] buttons Going forwards and backwards between disc/ folders. ⁄ • Refer to
Accessories/ Installation Procedure 1 ..........1 2 ..........2 3 ..........1 4 ..........2 5 ..........1 6 ..........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 USB connector (1m) To USB device Steering remote control (Light Blue/ Yellow) (KDC-W6537U only) AUX input (Stereo) Use the mini-plug which is stereo type and does not have any resistance. AUX IN REMO.CONT To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory Do not remove the cap when you do not use the USB cable. The connector will cause the unit to malfunction if it gets in touch with any metallic part of the vehicle.
Connecting Wires to Terminals 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 Installation Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit 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 28) • AUX cannot be used when the KCA-iP200 is connected. • Cannot set up the subwoofer. • Cannot set up subwoofer phase. • No output from the subwoofer. • Cannot set up the low pass filter. ▲ • Preout is not set to subwoofer.
Troubleshooting Guide The messages shown below display your systems condition. IN (Blink): The CD player section is not operating properly. ➪ Reinsert the CD. If the CD cannot be ejected or the display continues to flash even when the CD has been properly reinserted, please switch off the power and consult your nearest service center. PROTECT: The speaker wire has a short-circuit or touches the chassis of the vehicle, and then the protection function is activated.
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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