Contents Before use Audio Adjustments Audio Control Basic Operation Adjusting the detail of Audio Control General functions Audio Setup Tuner functions Speaker Setting Disc & Audio file play functions Audio Preset Memory Audio Preset Recall Function Control Basic Operations of remote control 22 ⁄...
To prevent injury or fire, take the following • When you purchase optional accessories, check with precautions: your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work • To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any with your model and in your area.
Basic Operation Release [AUD] Control knob [FNC] [TI] Auxiliary input [ATT] [SRC] (Rear side) USB Terminal Muting volume upon reception of phone call General functions When there is a call, “CALL” is displayed and the Power/Source Select button [SRC] audio system is paused. When the call ends, “CALL” disappears and the audio system comes back on.
: Indicates the button etc. to operate. Tuner functions Disc ejection ⁄ • You can eject the disc for 10 minutes after switching Band select Control knob off the engine. Switches between FM1, FM2, and FM3 each time USB device/iPod play USB Terminal pushing toward up.
Function Control Functions in the table below can be set up by using Function Control. Category Item Setting Entry Setting overview Condition Page MENU “Security Set” 1 sec. Sets security code. “SRC Select” “1”*/ “2” Sets the source selection method. “iPod Mode”...
Category Item Setting Entry Setting overview Condition Page “Audio Preset” 1 sec. Presets the setting value of the audio control. The preset value is retained after resetting. “DEMO Mode” “OFF”/ “ON”* 2 sec. Specifies whether to enable demonstration. — DISP >...
Display Settings Function Control About Display Type Enter Function Control mode Press the [FNC] button. Shown below are examples of display types. Function icon is displayed. Display Display Type Select your desired setup item “TYPE [A]” Operation type Operation Movement between items Turn the Control knob.
Text Display Selection Enter Text Display Selection mode (In Display Type A/ B/ C/ D) Changing the text display. Select “DISP” > “TEXT”. In Tuner source For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6). Information Display Program Service name (FM) “Frequency/PS”...
Display Settings Function of KDC-W7541U/W7541UY Disc Naming (DNPS) Font Color Selection Attaching a title to a CD. Selecting the display font color. Play the disc you want to attach a name to Enter Font Color Selection mode (In Display Select Name set mode item during Menu Type A/ B/ C) mode Select “DISP”...
Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selects the display below when changing to Auxiliary input source. Select Auxiliary input display setting item during Menu mode (In AUX mode) Select the “Name Set” display. For how to select Function Control items, refer to <Function Control>...
Music disc/Audio file Operation Function of Audio file/ Internal CD source Function of remote control Music Select Direct Music Search Selecting the music you want to listen to from the Searchs the music by entering the track number. device or media being played now. Enter the music number Enter Music Select mode Press the number buttons on the remote...
Basic Operation of Disc Changer (Optional) Selecting CD changer source Press the [SRC] button. Select the “CD Changer” display. For how to select source item, refer to <Power/ Source Select button> of <Basic Operation> (page Music search Push the Control knob towards right or left. Disc Search Push the Control knob towards up or down.
Tuner Operation Function of remote control Station Preset Memory Direct Access Tuning Putting a station in the memory. Entering the frequency and tuning. Select the frequency to put in the memory Push the Control knob towards right or left. Enter Direct Access Tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote Enter Preset Memory mode control.
PTY (Program Type) Program Type preset Selecting the Program Type below and searching Putting the Program Type in the Preset button for a station; memory and quick recall. Program Type Display Program Type Display Presetting the Program Type Speech “All Speech” Weather “Weather &...
Other Functions Now, you can use the unit. Security Code ⁄ When Security Code is set, possibility of theft • If an incorrect code is entered, “Waiting” is displayed, and is reduced because input of Security Code is the input prohibition periods shown in the table below prompted to turn on the unit once it is turned off.
⁄ Selecting the item (month, day, Push the Control knob towards right or year) or left. • Our URL http://www.kenwood.net-disp.com describes Adjust each item Turn the Control knob or push it how to make CD-R/CD-RW/USB device. towards up or down.
“DISP” > “GRAPH” of <Function Control> (page 6) • When you cannot download the pictures to this unit, there may be a problem with the CD-R/CD-RW/USB device write method. Refer to the URL http://www.kenwood.net-disp.com. PICTURE ENGINE Picture Engine is an application software distributed from Kenwood's official website.
Audio Adjustments Function of KDC-W7541U/W7541UY Audio Control Adjusting the detail of Audio Control You can adjust following Audio Control items ; Among the Basic Audio items, you can adjust the Adjustment Item Display Range Bass level, Middle level, and Treble level in detail. Rear volume “REAR VOLUME”...
Audio Adjustments Audio Setup Speaker Setting You can set Sound system , such as follows; Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type as follows; Adjustment Item Display Range Front High Pass Filter “HPF-F” Through/40* / 60* /80/100/...
Audio Preset Memory Audio Preset Recall Registering the value setup by Sound Control. The Recalling the sound setup registered by <Audio memory cannot be erased by the Reset button. Preset Memory> (page 21). Setup Sound Control Select the source Refer to the following operations to setup the For how to select source item, refer to <Power/ Sound Control.
Accessory of KDC-W7541U/KDC-W7541UY/KDC-W7141UY Basic Operations of remote control In Tuner source Band select [FM]/[AM] Station select [4]/[¢] – FM/AM/ Recall preset stations [1] — [6] DIRECT 2-ZONE In CD/USB source (page 14) 0 — 9 Music select [4]/[¢] Folder/Disc select [FM]/[AM] Pause/Play [38]...
ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name. • When the iPod is connected to this unit, • Playable USB device “KENWOOD” or “✓” is displayed on the iPod to USB mass storage class indicate that you cannot operate the iPod.
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Appendix This Product is not installed by the manufacturer of a For operating KCA-BT100 (Optional) vehicle on the production line, nor by the professional However, the following control methods of the importer of a vehicle into an EU Member State. function for this unit may be different from the Instruction manual;...
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Menu Glossary • Seek Mode (Tuning mode select) Select a tuning mode of the radio. • SRC Select Setting up the Source Select mode. Tuning mode Display Operation 1 : Displays source icons for your choice. Auto seek “Auto1” Automatic search for a station. 2 : Allows you to select sources one after another.
Accessories/ Installation Procedure with the ignition, connect the ignition wire to a power Accessories source that can be turned on and off with the ignition key. • Use a commercially available conversion connector if the connector does not fit in the vehicle connector. •...
FM/AM antenna input (JASO) AUX input (Stereo) Use the mini-plug which is stereo type and does not have any resistance. Fuse (10A) To Kenwood disc changer/External optional accessory Wiring harness (Accessory1) TEL mute wire (Brown) Connect to the terminal that is grounded when MUTE either the telephone rings or during conversation.
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Connecting Wires to Terminals Connector Function Guide 2WARNING Pin Numbers for Cable Colour Functions Connecting the ISO Connector ISO Connectors The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on External Power the type of vehicle you drive. Make sure to make the proper Connector connections to prevent damage to the unit.
Installation/Removing the Unit Installation Removing the hard rubber frame Metal mounting strap Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and (commercially available) remove the two locks on the upper level. Firewall or metal support Upper the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure.
Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may be disabled by What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit some settings made on this unit. may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the •...
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The messages shown below display your USB ERROR (Blink): Some trouble may have occurred to the systems condition. connected USB device. ➪ Remove the USB device, then cycle the TOC Error: • No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.
Specifications FM tuner section USB Interface Frequency range (50 kHz space) USB Standard : 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz : USB1.1/ 2.0 Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) Maximum Supply current : 0.7 μV/75 Ω : 500 mA Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) File System : 1.6 μV/75 Ω...