CD-RECEIVER KDC-W9537U KDC-W9537UY INSTRUCTION MANUAL HD © B64-3773-00/00 (EW, E2W) B64-3773-00̲00̲E̲English.indd 1 07.5.
Contents Safety precautions 3 Notes 4 General features 8 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Audio Control Audio Setup Subwoofer Output Loudness Supreme Setting TEL Mute Function Control mode Sound Management system Position Control Equalizer Control WOW HD Control Memory mode Memory Recall mode Display Type Selection Status Setting Graphic Display Selection Text Display Selection The text display Font Color Selection Icon Display Switching External Display Selection Angle Control Theft Deter
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. • Characters that conform to ISO 8859-1 can be displayed. • Characters that conform to ISO 8859-5 or ISO 88591 can be displayed. Refer to (page 44).
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 About DAB Tuner control About Bluetooth Hands free 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.
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 Control knob FNC SRC ATT indicator Function icon 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. SRC Select mode 2: Press the [SRC] button.
Volume Increasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise. Decreasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise. Audio Setup Setting the Sound system, such as Volume offset and Dual Zone. 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. Refer to (page 8). 2 Enter Audio Setup mode Attenuator 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.
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, "SUBWOOFER ON" is displayed. 2 Select the Supreme Turn the Control knob or push it towards left or right. Display "Supreme ON" "Supreme OFF" Setting Plays sound using the Supreme function. Plays the original sound stored in the audio file. 3 Exit Supreme Setting mode Press the Control knob.
Function Control mode To set up various functions of this unit, select treestructured function items. 1 Enter Function Control mode Press the [FNC] button. 2 Select your desired setup item Select a setup item using the Control knob. Operation type Movement between items Selection of item Return to previous item Operation Turn the Control knob. Press the Control knob. Press the [FNC] button.
General features Sound Management system 1 Enter Sound Management mode Using the Control knob, select "DSP" > "S.M.S". For the operation method, refer to (page 11). • "DTA" (Digital Time Alignment). Fine tune the difference in distance between speakers set with Cabin Setting. Use together with (page 13) 2 Select the Sound Management item to adjust Turn the Control knob or push it towards left or right. Press the Control knob.
"X'OVER" Sound Management Item Front High Pass Filter Cut off Frequency/ Rear High Pass Filter Cut off Frequency Front High Pass Filter Slope/ Rear High Pass Filter Slope/ Subwoofer Low Pass Filter Slope Subwoofer Low Pass Filter Cut off Frequency Subwoofer Low Pass Filter Phase Range Through/ 30 — 100/ 120/ 150/ 180/ 220/ 250 (Hz) -12/ -18/ -24 dB/Oct 30 — 100/ 120/ 150/ 180/ 220/ 250 (Hz)/ Through Normal/ Reverse 4 Exit Sound Management mode Press the [FNC] button.
General features Equalizer Control 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. Refer to (page 8). 2 Enter Equalizer Control mode Using the Control knob, select "DSP" > "SND CONT" > "EQ". For the operation method, refer to (page 11). 3 Select the Equalizer Control item to adjust Turn the Control knob or push it towards left or right.
3 Select the WOW HD Control item to adjust Turn the Control knob or push it towards left or right. Press the Control knob. Icon "PRESET" "FRONT" >"FOCUS" >"TruBass" >"Space" >"Center" >"Defini" "REAR" >"TruBass" >"Defini" WOW HD Control Item Preset WOW HD FOCUS TruBass Front SRS 3D Space Control SRS 3D Center Control Definition Front TruBass Rear Definition Rear 4 Adjust the WOW HD control item Turn the Control knob or push it towards left or right.
General features Memory Recall mode Display Type Selection Recall the value in the memory by the memory mode. Changing the display mode. 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter recall mode Using the Control knob, select "DSP" > "PRESET" > "RECALL". For the operation method, refer to (page 11). 3 Select the recall item Select the recall number using the Control knob. Press the Control knob. Recall the value put by (page 15).
Display Type A 5 Select the Display Mode Status Setting Turn the Control knob. Select from the following display mode: Mode B-1/ C-1 "TYPE SELECT [B]" 9 2 "TYPE SELECT [C]" 9 0 2 3 3 B-2/ C-2 B-3/ C-3 9 4 5 5 5 9 6 3 3 9 0 4 5 5 5 1 Enter Status Setting mode Using the Control knob, select "DISPLAY" > "STATUS". For the operation method, refer to (page 11).
General features Text Display Selection Changing the text display. 1 Enter Text Display Selection mode Using the Control knob, select "DISPLAY" > "TEXT". For the operation method, refer to (page 11). 2 Select the text Turn the Control knob or push it towards left or right. See (page 18). Select the row (only for display type with multiple rows) Push the Control knob towards up or down. The cursor (‰) moves to the selected text display part.
Display Type C In Auxiliary input source Information Auxiliary input name Spectrum Analyzer & Clock Clock Date Blank Display "Source Name" "Speana/Clock" "Clock" "Date" "Blank" Condition Icon Display Switching 1 Changing the Icon Display. 4 345 1 1345 1345 ⁄ 7 7 7 1 Enter Icon select mode Using the Control knob, select "DISPLAY" > "SIDE". 2 Switch the Icon display • See (page 16) for the display position of "Condition".
General features Angle Control Theft Deterrent Faceplate Setting the panel angle. The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. 1 Enter Angle Control mode Using the Control knob, select "ANGLE". For the operation method, refer to (page 11). Removing the Faceplate Press the Release button. The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach it. 2 Set the panel angle Turn the Control knob to right or push it towards right.
Tuner features Control knob FM D AM FNC SRC AME ST indicator Band display Preset station number Frequency display Function icon Tuning Function of remote control Selecting the station. Direct Access Tuning 1 Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. Refer to (page 8). 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.
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 Enter Preset Memory mode Using the Control knob, select "P.MEMORY". For the operation method, refer to (page 11). 4 Select the number to put in the memory Turn the Control knob.
RDS features Control knob FM D AM FNC SRC TI Radio text Function icon Traffic Information ⁄ Changing to traffic information automatically when a traffic bulletin starts even when you are not listening to the radio. • Traffic information can be switched when it is on the Tuner Source. However, you cannot switch the Traffic information during reception of the Traffic bulletin switched from the source other than the Tuner. Press the [TI] button.
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 • The Program Type can be put in the preset memory and recalled quickly. Refer to the (page 24). • You can change the display language. Refer to (page 25). 1 Enter PTY mode Press the Control knob. "PTY SELECT" is displayed.
3 Select the number you want to recall from the memory Turn the Control knob or push it towards left or right. 4 Recall the Program Type Press the Control knob. 5 Exit Program Type preset mode Press the [FNC] button. Changing Language for PTY Function Selecting the Program Type display language. 1 Enter PTY mode Refer to (page 24). 2 Enter Changing Language mode Press the [TI] button. 3 Select the language Turn the Control knob or push it towards up or down.
CD/Audio file (USB/iPod/Internal Memory) control features Control knob FNC D SRC IN indicator Folder number File number Play time Function icon 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.
⁄ Playing External Disc • For the audio files that can be played with this unit and the devices that can be connected to this unit, refer to (page 5). • The word "iPod" appearing in this manual indicates the iPod connected with the KCA-iP200 (optional accessory). Refer to (page 5). • If you start playback after connecting the iPod, the music that has been played by the iPod is played first. In this case, "RESUMING" is displayed without displaying a folder name, etc.
CD/Audio file (USB/iPod/Internal Memory) control features Fast Forwarding and Reversing Function of remote control Direct Music Search Fast Forwarding Hold down toward [¢] with the Control knob. Release to resume the playback. Reversing Hold down toward [4] with the Control knob. Release to resume the playback. ⁄ Doing Music Search by entering the music number. 1 Enter the music number Press the number buttons on the remote control. ⁄ • You can select Direct music Search up to 999.
Play function of CD and Audio file ⁄ Setting up the Repeat Play and Scan Play. • Only the icons available to the current source are displayed. • Location played with "File Scan" - Audio file: First 10 seconds - Music Editor media: First 10 seconds or the part picked by Intro Skip (30 seconds) During Intro Skip, turn the control knob left or right to change the song. The scan method depends on the Music Editor setting. See the Music Editor help for details.
CD/Audio file (USB/iPod/Internal Memory) control features Function of Audio file Disc Naming (DNPS) File Select Attaching a title to a CD. Selecting the music you want to listen to from the device or media being played now. 1 Play the disc you want to attach a name to 1 Enter File Select mode Turn the Control knob. 2 Search for music Select the category item using the Control knob.
⁄ • 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. Refer to the CD changer/ player manual. • You can change the name of a CD by the same operation you used to name it. 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.
Recording & Downloading Control knob FNC Memory size Function icon About Internal Memory Audio files can be stored in internal memory. The stored audio files can be played in the same manner as CDs. Audio files can be stored by recording a music CD or copying from a USB device. To play the stored audio file, refer to (page 26). • Built-in flash memory 512 MB • Max. recording time/ tracks Approx. 16 hours/ Approx.
⁄ 4 Start copy • Resume is canceled if "CANCEL" or "NO" is selected. - "CANCEL": Press the Control knob. - "NO": Select "NO" using the Control knob. Press the Control knob. • The resume function may be disabled depending the condition of the vehicle or battery. The audio file may be lost if the resume function is disabled. Record or copy while the engine is running. Copying from USB device Copy audio files and folders from USB device to internal memory.
Recording & Downloading When music CD is inserted Recording music CD Setting the recordable time Set the recordable time for recording music CD. Music CD can be compressed and stored in internal memory. ( CD 1 Enter Mode setting Using the Control knob, select "IMPORT CD" > "MODE SET". For the operation method, refer to (page 11). CD001 CD001_003 ⁄ Turn the Control knob.
⁄ 8 Enter the name Operation type Move the cursor to the enter character position Select the character type* Select the characters Operation Push the Control knob towards right or left. Press the Control knob. Turn the Control knob or push it towards up or down. * Each time you press the knob, the character type alternates between the types shown in the table below.
Recording & Downloading Deleting files in memory Deleting audio files in memory. ⁄ • Read (page 32) before starting to delete. • Deleted files and folder cannot be restored. • Use Format to delete all songs. Refer to (page 46). 1 Select Internal Memory source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "Internal Memory" display. Refer to (page 8). 2 Enter Delete mode Using the Control knob, select "DELETE".
Menu system Control knob FNC SRC Function icon 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 Using the Control knob, select "MENU". For the operation method, refer to (page 11). You can continue by returning to step 2 and setting other items. 4 Exit Menu mode Press the [FNC] button.
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. ⁄ • When you activate the Security Code function, it cannot be released.
In USB mode with iPod connected In Standby mode iPod mode setting Date Adjustment Setting up the iPod operation method in File Select. 1 Select Date Adjust mode Display "iPod Mode : ON" "iPod Mode : OFF" Setting Uses the operation method similar to that of iPod. Uses the operation method different from that of iPod. Turn the Control knob. Select the "Date Adjust" display. 2 Enter Date Adjust mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. The date display blinks.
Menu system In Standby mode In Standby mode Synchronize Clock Dimmer Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this unit’s clock. Dimming this unit’s display automatically when the vehicle light switch is turned ON. Display "SYNC : ON" "SYNC : OFF" Setting Synchronizes the time. Adjust the time manually. Display "Dimmer : ON" "Dimmer : OFF" Setting The display dims. The display doesn’t dim. ⁄ • It takes 3 to 4 minutes to synchronize the clock.
In Standby mode Other than Standby mode Built-in Amp Setting B.M.S. Frequency Offset Controlling the built-in amplifier. Turning OFF this control enhances the preout quality. Setting the central frequency, boosted by B.M.S. Display "AMP : ON" "AMP : OFF" Setting The built-in amplifier activates. The built-in amplifier deactivates. Display "AMP FREQ : Normal" "AMP FREQ : Low" Setting Boost with the normal central frequency. Drop the normal central frequency 20%.
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 30). Display "Regional : ON" "Regional : OFF" Setting The Region Restrict Function is ON. The Region Restrict Function is OFF.
Menu system Function of KDC-W9537UY In Standby mode Selecting Russian Characters Setting up the display of Russian characters and undistinguishable English characters. Display "Russian : ON" "Russian : OFF" Setting Displays texts using Russian characters. Displays texts using European characters. ⁄ In Standby mode Built-in Auxiliary input Setting Set the Built-in Auxiliary Input function. Display Setting "Built in AUX : OFF" When selecting the source there’s no Auxiliary Input.
In Standby mode Picture downloading Downloading wallpapers. You can use downloaded pictures for the display of this unit. 1 Connected the USB device or Insert a CD-R/ CD-RW Connect the USB device containing the files to be downloaded into this unit. Or with the USB device removed, insert a CD-R/CDRW containing files to be downloaded into this unit. Refer to (page 26) for details. ⁄ • Our URL http://www.kenwood.net-disp.com describes how to make CD-R/CD-RW/USB device.
Menu system In Standby mode In Standby mode Firmware version display Demonstration mode setting Displaying the firmware version with the unit. Sets the demonstration mode. Turn the Control knob. Select the "F/W Version : " display. 1 Select the Demonstration mode Turn the Control knob. Select the "DEMO Mode" display. 2 Set the Demonstration mode In Internal Memory source Internal Memory Format Perform format to delete all audio files stored in internal memory.
Basic Operations of remote control SRC VOL SRC ATT ATT VOL AUD AUD FM/AM/+/– 2-ZONE 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.
Basic Operations of remote control Audio Control [AUD] button Selects the Audio item to be adjusted. [VOL] buttons Adjusts the Audio item. ⁄ • Refer to
Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories 1 ..........1 2 ..........2 3 ..........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 Front right output (Red) Front left output (White) FRONT To USB device USB connector (1 m) Rear right output (Red) Rear left output (White) REAR ⁄ • 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.
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/Removing the Unit Installation Removing the hard rubber frame 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Firewall or metal support remove the two locks on the upper level. Upper the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure. Lock Catch Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place.
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 44) • AUX cannot be used when the KCA-iP200 is connected. Cannot set up the Dual zone function. ▲ In the speaker select option, None is selected for the rear speakers. ☞ (page 12) ! • Cannot set up the Fader. • No Audio control effect on AUX.
Troubleshooting Guide Disc source ? ? The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead. ✔ The specified CD is quite dirty. ☞ Clean the CD. ✔ The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified. ☞ Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified disc. ✔ The disc is severely scratched. ☞ Try another disc instead. Read Error: • The number of files or folders which are stored in the connected USB device is above the limitation.
Protect: The speaker wire has a short-circuit or touches the chassis of the vehicle, and then the protection function is activated. ➪ Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly and press the reset button. If the "Protect" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. Unsupported File: An Audio file is played with a format that this unit cannot support. Copy Protection: A copy-protected file is played. DEMO MODE: The Demonstration mode has been selected.
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.
