Contents Safety precautions Notes About CDs About AAC, MP3 and WMA Notes on Multi-function Key System General features Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Faceplate Angle Adjustment Theft Deterrent Faceplate Speaker Setting Audio Control Audio Setup Equalizer Control Subwoofer Output Display Mode Switching Graphic part/ Spectrum Analyzer Display Switching...
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Text Scroll Built-in Auxiliary input Setting Power OFF Timer CD Read Setting Picture downloading Voice Index ACDrive firmware version display Unique ID display Audio Preset Memory Audio Preset Call Demonstration mode Setting Basic Operations of remote Accessories/ Installation Procedure Connecting Wires to Terminals Installation Removing the Unit Troubleshooting Guide...
KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players released in 1998 or later can be connected to this unit. Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwood dealer for connectable models of disc changers/ CD players. Note that any KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players released in 1997 or earlier and disc changers made by other makers cannot be connected to this unit.
Notes • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • 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.
Notes The marking of products using lasers (Except for some areas) CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT The label is attached to the chassis/case and says that the component uses laser beams that have been classified as Class 1. It means that the unit is utilizing laser beams that are of a weaker class.
About CDs Handling CDs • Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD. • 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. •...
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’s 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.
General features Release button Release button Power Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. • When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 34) is displayed as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF". Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button.
Faceplate Angle Adjustment Press the [ANG] button for at least 1 second. • Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate. It can cause damage. Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Removing the Faceplate Press the Release button.
You can control this item when "2 ZONE" of <Audio Setup> (page 12) is set to "ON". • * You can control this item when <Switching preout> (page 36) is set to "SWPRE Sub-W". (KDC-W7031 only) • * You can control this item when <Subwoofer Output>...
• Loudness: Compensating for low and high tones during low volume. • * You can control this item when <Switching preout> (page 36) is set to "SWPRE Sub-W". (KDC-W7031 only) • * You can control this item when <Subwoofer Output> (page 13) is set to "SW ON".
7 Source icon display part 8 Function item display 9 G-Analyzer display part English • * Function of the KDC-W7031 Exit display control mode Press the [6] ("RTN") button. • Under the display type other than "Display Type D", the function item is not displayed. When the display type other than "Display Type D"...
Function of the KDC-W8531/W7531 • Downloaded movie and Downloaded Wall Paper, refer to <Picture downloading> (page 42). • KDC-W7031 doesn't display the Spectrum analyzer. Exit display control mode Press the [6] ("RTN") button. • The setting of this function is available while "Display Type A"/ "Display Type B"...
• File number at Audio file displays the last 3 digits when it exceeds 1000 songs (KDC-W8531/W7531 only). • Album name cannot be displayed in WMA file. (KDC- W7031 only) • Song title, Artist name, and Album name cannot be displayed in AAC file. (KDC-W7031 only)
Middle text display part and Lower text display part. However, the blank display is able to have multiple selections. • KDC-W7031 doesn't display the Spectrum analyzer. • When LX-AMP is connected, the item setup by the Display mode of LX-AMP is displayed.
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General features The text display in the Upper text display part In Tuner source Information Display Program Service name or Frequency (FM) "BAND+ch+PS" Radio text, Program Service name or "Radio Text" Frequency (FM) Frequency (AM) "BAND+ch+FREQ" Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "Speana/Clock"...
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Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "Speana/Clock" Date "Date" Blank "Blank" • * If the contents of the information cannot be displayed, Kenwood Logo displayed. The text display in the Lower text display part In Tuner source Information Indicator Spectrum Analyzer & Clock...
Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢]. Exit display control mode Press the [6] ("RTN") button. English Function of the KDC-W7031 Display Type E G-Analyzer display Switching Switches G-Analyzer display when the Display type is set to "Display Type E". (G: gravity) •...
• G-Graphic display Displays the condition of G on horizontal direction (e.g; when turning the curve) by the graphic. • G-Meter display (Graphic) Displays the maximum value of acceleration G, right direction G, and left direction G by the numerical value.
General features TEL Mute The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in. When a call comes in "CALL" is displayed. The audio system pauses. Listening to the audio during a call Press the [SRC] button. The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON.
Tuner features Band display ST indicator Tuning Selecting the station. Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. Select the band Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Each time the knob is pushed to [FM], it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
Tuner features Station Preset Memory Putting the station in the memory. Select the band Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Select the frequency to put in the memory Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢]. Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button.
RDS features Radio text Traffic Information Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic bulletin starts even when you aren’t listening to the radio. Press the [TI] button. Each time the button is pressed, the Traffic information function turns ON and OFF. When a traffic bulletin starts, "Traffic INFO"...
RDS features PTY (Program Type) Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station. Enter PTY mode Press the Control knob. "PTY Select" is displayed. • This function can’t be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception. Select the Program Type Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
Changing Language for PTY Function Selecting the Program Type display language. Enter PTY mode Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 26). Enter Changing Language mode Press the [TI] button. Select the language Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Each time the knob is pushed, the language switches as shown below.
CD/Audio file/External disc control features IN indicator Playing CD & Audio file When there is no disc inserted Open the panel. Press the [0] button. Insert a disc. • When the faceplate has been slid open, it might interfere with the shift lever or something else. If this happens, pay attention to safety and move the shift lever or take an appropriate action, then operate the unit.
• The sound is not output while the Audio file is being searched. • Fast Forwarding and Reversing cannot be done while AAC file is being played. (KDC-W7031 only) • Fast Forwarding and Reversing cannot be done depending on AAC file format. (KDC-W8531/W7531...
CD/Audio file/External disc control features Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or Audio file folder folder you’re listening to. Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "REP" is displayed above the [4] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>...
Function of the KDC-W8531/KDC-W7531 Function of Audio file Disc Random Play Playing randomly from all of the Audio files recorded in the disc. Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "RDM" is displayed above the [3] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>...
CD/Audio file/External disc control features Function of the KDC-W8531/KDC-W7531 Function of ACDrive disc Switching the Play mode Arrange the playing orders of the songs by categories. Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "S.MODE" is displayed above the [1] button.
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.
Menu system Menu System Setting during operation beep sound 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. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "Menu"...
• The setup Security Code can be done when the <Demonstration mode Setting> (page 44) is set as OFF. • When the Security Code function is activated, it can’t be released. Note, your Security Code is the 4 digit number entered in your "Car Audio Passport"...
Setting "Dimmer : ON" The display dims. "Dimmer : OFF" The display doesn’t dim. Function of the KDC-W7031 In Standby mode Switching preout Switching the preout between the rear and subwoofer. (In subwoofer it outputs without effect from the fader control.)
Display Setting "AMP : ON" The built-in amplifier activates. "AMP : OFF" The built-in amplifier deactivates. Function of the KDC-W7031 In Standby mode G-Counter Level set Calibrating G-Counter. Setting the level according to the kinds of vehicles. Display Setting "G-Counter: Level1"...
Menu system Function of the KDC-W7031 G-Analyzer Stop Watch The control of stop watch can be started by G- Analyzer function. • Do not use G-Analyzer stop watch on the Public roads. Select G-Analyzer Stop Watch mode Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can control the LX AMP connected to the unit. Select AMP Control mode Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Select the "AMP Control" display. Enter AMP Control mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. Select the AMP Control item for adjustment Push the Contol knob to [FM] or [AM].
Menu system Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function) 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 Setting "Regional : ON" The Region Restrict Function is ON. "Regional : OFF"...
Text Scroll Setting the displayed text scroll. Display Setting "Scroll : Manual" Doesn’t scroll. "Scroll : Auto" Scrolls when the display changes. • The text scrolled is shown below. - CD text - Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Album name - MD title - Radio text...
<Wallpaper selecting> (page 15) • When you can’t download the pictures to this unit, there may be a problem with the CD-R/CD-RW write method. Refer to the URL http://www.kenwood.net-disp.com, and rewrite the CD-R/CD-RW. Function of the KDC-W8531/KDC-W7531 Function of ACDrive disc...
Function of the KDC-W8531/KDC-W7531 In CD mode Unique ID display Displaying the serial number for each product. Select the unique ID display mode Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Select the "ACD Unique ID" display. Display the unique ID Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].
Menu system In Standby mode Demonstration mode Setting Sets the demonstration mode. Select the Demonstration mode Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Select the "DEMO Mode" display. Set the Demonstration mode Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds. Each time the knob is pressed at least 2 seconds, the Demonstration mode switches as shown below.
Basic Operations of remote (Accessory of the KDC-W8531) FM/AM/ 2-ZONE [0] — [9] Loading and Replacing the battery Use two "AA"-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 of remote (Accessory of the KDC-W8531) Audio Control [AUD] button Select the Audio item for adjustment. [VOL] buttons Adjust the Audio item. • Refer to <Audio Control> (page 12) for the operation method, such as the procedures of Audio control and others.
...1 wire should be checked. • If your car is not prepared for this special connection- system, consult your Kenwood dealer. • Only use antenna conversion adapters (ISO-JASO) when the antenna cord has an ISO plug. • Make sure that all wire connections are securely made by ...2...
(White) KDC-W7031 Rear right output (Red)/ Subwoofer right output (Red) Rear left output (White)/ Subwoofer left output (White) To KENWOOD disc changer/ External optional accessory To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals. Fuse (10A) To External Display/...
Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for Cable Colour ISO Connectors External Power Connector Yellow Blue/White Orange/White Black Speaker Connector Purple Purple/Black Gray Gray/Black White White/Black Green Green/Black 2WARNING Functions Connecting the ISO Connector The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type of vehicle you drive.
Installation Installation Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Firewall or metal support Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place. Self-tapping screw (commercially available) Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) • Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip).
Removing the Unit Removing the hard rubber frame 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. Accessory2 Removal tool When the upper level is removed, remove the lower two locations.
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. General The power does not turn ON. ✔...
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Tuner 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 <Connecting Wires to Terminals>. The desired frequency can’t be entered with the Direct Access Tuning.
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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 <About CDs> (page 7). The sound skips when an Audio file is being played.
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This unit does not work properly for some reason. ➪ Press the reset button to download it again. If this error is still displayed, consult a local Kenwood dealer. No Display File: No file that can be downloaded is contained in the CD-ROM.