CD-RECEIVER KDC-W534 KDC-W534Y INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-3266-00/00 (EW/EN/E2W/E2N)
Contents Safety precautions 3 Notes 4 About AAC, MP3 and WMA 6 About CDs 7 General features 8 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator System Q Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Switching Display Dimmer Control Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute Tuner features 13 Tuning Tuning Mode (KDC-W534Y) Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning RDS features 15 Traffic Information Radio Text Scroll PTY (Program Type) Program Type preset Changing Language for PTY Function CD pla
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. • Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and experience. For safety’s sake, leave the mounting and wiring work to professionals. Attach the panel while you are on the vehicle The panel lock arm appears when the panel is removed.
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. Reset button • The characters which can be displayed by this unit are A-Z 0-9 @ " ‘ ` % & * + – = , . / \ < > [ ] ( ) : ; ^-{}|~.
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. Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment (applicable for EU countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems) Products with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as household waste.
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.
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.
General features ATT/DIM VOL Control knob Release button Q SRC Clock display LOUD indicator ATT indicator Power Volume Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. Increasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise. Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. Decreasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise. Selecting the Source Attenuator Turning the volume down quickly. Press the [SRC] button.
System Q Audio Control Selecting the best sound setting preset for different types of music. 1 Select the source to adjust 1 Select the source to set 2 Enter Audio Control mode Press the [SRC] button. Press the [VOL] knob. 2 Select the Sound type 3 Select the Audio item to adjust Press the [Q] button. When you press the button once, the current sound setting is displayed. Each time you press the button, the sound setting alternates.
General features Audio Setup Speaker Setting Setting the Sound system, such as Volume offset and Loudness. Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type. 1 Select the source to adjust 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STANDBY" display. 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.
Switching Display Changing the information displayed. 1 Enter Switching Display mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. "DISP SEL" is displayed. • * If the contents of the information cannot be displayed, Play time is displayed. • When you select the clock display, the display setting of each source will be changed to the clock display. • Album name cannot be displayed in WMA file. 2 Select the Display item Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢].
General features Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in. Removing the Faceplate When a call comes in "CALL" is displayed. The audio system pauses. 1 Press the Release button. Drop open the faceplate. 2 Drawing the faceplate to left side pull it to forward and remove it. Listening to the audio during a call Press the [SRC] button.
Tuner features AUTO/AME Control knob 1-6 Band display SRC Frequency display ST indicator Preset station number Tuning Function of the KDC-W534Y Selecting the station. Tuning Mode 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 [¢]. Choose the tuning mode.
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 Put the frequency in the memory Press the desired [1] — [6] button for at least 2 seconds. The preset number display blinks 1 time. On each band, 1 station can be put in the memory on each [1] — [6] button.
Function of the KDC-W534 RDS features TI Control knob 1-6 RDS indicator TI 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.
Function of the KDC-W534 RDS features PTY (Program Type) Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station. 1 Enter PTY mode Press the Control knob. During PTY mode the "PTY" indicator is ON. • 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.
Changing Language for PTY Function Selecting the Program Type display language. 1 Enter PTY mode Refer to (page 16). 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.
CD player features Control knob SCAN Release button Track number RDM/ 3 REP F.SEL SRC Play time 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 to its former position. When a disc is inserted Press the [SRC] button. Select the "CD" display. Pause and play Press the Control knob. Each time you press the knob, the audio pauses or plays.
Fast Forwarding and Reversing Fast Forwarding Hold down toward [¢] with the Control knob. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Reversing Hold down toward [4] with the Control knob. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. • There is no sound while the Audio file is being searched. • You cannot fast Forwarding and Reversing while AAC file is being played. Track/File/Folder Repeat Replaying the song or Audio file folder you are listening to. Press the [REP] button.
CD player features Function of Audio file Text/Title Scroll Folder Select Scrolling the displayed CD text or Audio file text. Quickly selecting the folder you want to hear. 1 Enter Folder Select mode Press the [F.SEL] button. "FOLD SEL" is displayed. During Select mode the folder information is displayed as shown below. Folder name display Displays the current folder name. 2 Select the folder level Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].
Menu system Control knob MENU SRC 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. 2 Select the menu item You can continue by returning to step 2 and setting other items.
Menu system In Standby mode DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Touch Sensor Tone Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF. Display "BEEP ON" "BEEP OFF" Setting Beep is heard. Beep canceled. A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves. Display "DSI ON" "DSI OFF" Setting LED flashes. LED OFF. In Standby mode In Standby mode Manual Clock Adjustment Selectable Illumination Selecting the button illumination color as green or red.
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 Function of the KDC-W534 Function of the KDC-W534 AF (Alternative Frequency) Auto TP Seek When the reception is poor, automatically alternate to another frequency broadcasting the same program in the same RDS network with better reception. When the TI function is ON and the reception is poor while listening to a traffic information station, another traffic information station with better reception will be searched for automatically. Display "AF ON" "AF OFF" Setting The AF function is ON.
In Standby mode In Standby mode Power OFF Timer Demonstration mode Setting 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. Sets the demonstration mode. Display "OFF – – –" "OFF 20M" (Original setting) "OFF 40M" "OFF 60M" Setting Power OFF Timer function is OFF. Turns the power OFF after 20 minutes. Turns the power OFF after 40 minutes. Turns the power OFF after 60 minutes.
Accessories/ Installation Procedure 7. Install the unit in your car. 8. Reconnect the - terminal of the battery. 9. Press the reset button. Accessories 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.
Connecting Wires to Terminals Steering remote control (KDC-W534 only) REMO. CONT To Steering remote Rear left output (White)/ Rear right output (Red) FM/AM antenna input Antenna Cord (ISO) Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISO–JASO) (Accessory3) Fuse (10A) Wiring harness (Accessory1) To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals. TEL mute wire (Brown) MUTE If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. Power control/ Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) P.
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 Installation 3 Tighten the screw (ø2 × 5 mm) (Accessory4) and bracket (Accessory5) in the hole shown on the diagram. Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Firewall or metal support Accessory5 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 30) 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. ? No sound can be heard, or the volume is low. ✔ The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side. ☞ Center the fader and balance settings. ✔ The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected incorrectly. ☞ Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness correctly.
Troubleshooting Guide Disc source 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.
The messages shown below display your systems condition. TOC ERR: The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upsidedown. The CD is scratched a lot. ➪ Clean the CD and load it correctly. E-05: The CD is upside-down. ➪ Load the CD correctly. E-99: The unit is malfunctioning for some reason. ➪ Press the reset button on the unit. If the "E-99" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. READING: The unit is reading the data on the disc.
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.
