Kenwood KDC-W7534U Instruction Manual

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CD-RECEIVER
KDC-W7534U
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
© B64-3385-00/00 (EW, E2W)

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  • Page 1 CD-RECEIVER KDC-W7534U INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-3385-00/00 (EW, E2W)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety precautions Notes About CDs About AAC, MP3 and WMA About USB device Notes on Multi-function Key System General features Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator System Q Audio Control Adjusting the detail of Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Subwoofer Output TEL Mute Faceplate Angle Adjustment...
  • Page 3 Menu system Menu System Security Code Touch Sensor Tone Manual Clock Adjustment Date Adjustment Date Mode Synchronize Clock DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Selectable Illumination Display Illumination Control Dimmer Built-in Amp Setting Dual Zone System Setting B.M.S. (Bass Management System) B.M.S. Frequency Offset AMP Control News Bulletin with Timeout Setting Local Seek...
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    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.
  • Page 5: 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.
  • Page 6 "ACDrive media") created by "Media Manager". • Refer to the following site for updated information of "Media Manager". http://www.kenwood.mediamanager.jp • Contact Kenwood for the function and operation of the "Media Manager". • "Media Manager" is a product of PhatNoise. The marking of products using lasers...
  • Page 7: About Cds

    About CDs Handling CDs • Do not 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. •...
  • Page 8: About Aac, Mp3 And Wma

    • The unit may not be compatible with upgrade of compression format standard and additional specifications. • For details on the formats used for USB devices and restrictions, refer to http://www.kenwood. mediamanager.jp/. Playable AAC file • ".m4a" file encoded by AAC-LC format.
  • Page 9 Playing order of the Audio file • The Audio file plays in the order which is written by CD writing software. You may be able to set the playing order by writing the play sequence numbers such as "01" to "99" at the beginning of the file name.
  • Page 10: About Usb Device

    • USB devices whose maximum current consumption is 500 mA or less. For the supported formats and USB device types, refer to http://www.kenwood.mediamanager.jp/. • USB Mass Storage Class: USB devices that the PC can recognize as an external storage without using any special driver or application software.
  • Page 11: Notes On Multi-Function Key System

    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 is 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.
  • Page 12: General Features

    General features Release button Power Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. • When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 37) 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.
  • Page 13: Attenuator

    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, "ATT" is displayed. System Q Selecting the best sound setting preset for different types of music. Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button.
  • Page 14: Adjusting The Detail Of Audio Control

    General features Adjusting the detail of Audio Control Among the Basic Audio items, you can adjust the Bass level, Middle level, and Treble level in detail. Select the Basic Audio item Select the desired item to be set in detail from followings;...
  • Page 15: Speaker Setting

    Exit Audio Setup mode Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second. Speaker Setting Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type. Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STANDBY" display. Enter Speaker Setting mode Press the [VOL] knob.
  • Page 16: Theft Deterrent Faceplate

    General features 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. The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach • The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts.
  • Page 17: Graphic Part Display Switching

    • Under the display type other than "Display Type D", the function item is not displayed. When you select the display type other than "Display Type D", press [1] to [6] buttons or [NEXT] button. The function item will be displayed approximately for 5 seconds. •...
  • Page 18: Text Selection For Display

    General features Display Type B Text Selection for Display Selecting the text display. Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [2] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 11).
  • Page 19: Text Display Switching

    Display Type C/ Display Type D Text Display Switching Changing the text display. Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [2] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 11).
  • Page 20 File name In Standby/ Auxiliary input source Information Clock Date Blank • * If the contents of the information cannot be displayed, Kenwood Logo is displayed. English The text display in the Lower text display part In Tuner source Display Information "Clock"...
  • Page 21: Font Color Select

    Display Type B/ Display Type C/ Display Type D Font Color Select Selecting the display font color. Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [2] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 11).
  • Page 22: External Display Switching

    General features External Display Switching Changing the display in the connected External Display. Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [2] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 11).
  • Page 23: Tuner Features

    Tuner features Band display Tuning Selecting the station. Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. 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. Tune up or down band Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢].
  • Page 24: Auto Memory Entry

    Tuner features Auto Memory Entry Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically. Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Open Auto Memory Entry Press the [AME] button for at least 2 seconds. When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory, Auto Memory Entry closes.
  • Page 25: Rds Features

    RDS features 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 a traffic bulletin starts, "Traffic INFO"...
  • Page 26: Pty (Program Type)

    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 cannot be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception. Select the Program Type Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].
  • Page 27: Changing Language For Pty Function

    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 towards [FM] or [AM]. Each time you push the knob, the language alternates between the languages shown in the table below.
  • Page 28: Cd/Usb Device/Audio File/External Disc Control Features

    CD/USB device/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 slides open, it might interfere with the shift lever or other vehicle function. If this happens, pay attention to safety and move the shift lever or take an appropriate action to remove the obstacle, then operate the unit.
  • Page 29: Playing External Disc

    • For the types of available USB devices and how to connect USB devices, refer to <About USB device> (page 10). • After you stopped playing a file contained in the USB device, you can restart playing the file from the point where you stopped its playback.
  • Page 30: Disc Search/Folder Search

    CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features Function of disc changer/ Audio file Disc Search/Folder Search Selecting the disc set in the Disc changer or the folder recorded on the Audio file media. Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or Audio file folder you are listening to.
  • Page 31: Magazine Random Play

    Function of disc changer Magazine Random Play Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random order. Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "M.RDM" is displayed above the [6] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>...
  • Page 32: Select Mode

    CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features Function of Audio file Select mode Quickly selecting the file or folder you want to hear. Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "FSEL" is displayed above the [5] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>...
  • Page 33: Folder Select 1 Mode

    Function of Audio file Folder Select 1 mode Select the target folder by tracing the hierarchical levels of folders. This is convenient when managing audio files by folder. Enter Folder Select 1 mode Press the [5] ("FSEL") button. Select the "FOLDER SELECT1"/ "FOLDER SELECT" display.
  • Page 34: Letter Seek

    CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features Function of ACDrive media Letter Seek You can search for the song, you want to play, by selecting the initial of Genre name, Artist name, or Album name. Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "S.MODE"...
  • Page 35: Text/Title Scroll

    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.
  • Page 36: Menu System

    Menu system 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. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU"...
  • Page 37: Security Code

    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.
  • Page 38: Manual Clock Adjustment

    Menu system In Standby mode Manual Clock Adjustment • You can do this adjustment when the <Synchronize Clock> (page 38) is set as OFF. Select Clock Adjustment mode Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "Clock Adjust" display. Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.
  • Page 39: Display Illumination Control

    Display Illumination Control This function turns off the display when you perform no operation for 5 seconds. This function is effective when you are driving at night. Display Setting "Display : ON" Keeps the display on. "Display : OFF" Turns off the display when you perform no operation for 5 seconds.
  • Page 40: Amp Control

    Menu system 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 towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "AMP Control" display. Enter AMP Control mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.
  • Page 41: Restricting Rds Region (Region Restrict Function)

    • When no other stations with stronger reception are available for the same program in the RDS network, you may hear the incoming broadcast in bits and snatches. Turn OFF the AF function in such a case. Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function) You can choose whether or not to restrict the RDS channels, received with the AF function for a...
  • Page 42: Selecting Russian Characters

    Menu system Function of the KDC-W7534U (Russian sales area) In Standby mode Selecting Russian Characters Select Russian as a text display language. Display Setting "Russian : ON" Displays texts using Russian characters. "Russian : OFF" Displays texts using European characters.
  • Page 43: Acdrive Firmware Version Display

    In CD/ USB mode ACDrive firmware version display Displaying the firmware version with the ACDrive function. Select the firmware version display mode Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "ACD F/W Version" display. Display the ACDrive firmware version Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢].
  • Page 44: Audio Preset Recall

    Menu system Other than Standby mode Audio Preset Recall Recalling the sound setup registered by <Audio Preset Memory> (page 43). Select the source Press the [SRC] button. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. Select Audio Preset mode Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].
  • Page 45 English...
  • Page 46: Accessories/ Installation Procedure

    ...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...
  • Page 47: Connecting Wires To Terminals

    Connect to the terminal that is grounded when MUTE either the telephone rings or during conversation. To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual. Connect either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to the P.CONT...
  • Page 48: Connecting The Iso Connector

    Connecting Wires to Terminals 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 English 2WARNING Functions Connecting the ISO Connector The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type of vehicle you drive.
  • Page 49: Installation

    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).
  • Page 50: Removing The Unit

    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.
  • Page 51: Troubleshooting Guide

    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. ✔...
  • Page 52 Troubleshooting Guide 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>. It isn’t the set Traffic information sound volume.
  • Page 53 • The file system of the connected USB device is broken. ➪ Copy the files and folders for the USB device again referring to www. kenwood.mediamanager.jp. If the error message is still displayed, initialize the USB device or use other USB devices. Error 05: The CD is upside-down.
  • Page 54 Reading: The unit is reading the data on the disc. 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.
  • Page 55: Specifications

    : 25 μV LW tuner section Frequency range : 153 kHz – 281 kHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) : 45 μV CD player section Laser diode : GaAlAs Digital filter (D/A) : 8 Times Over Sampling D/A Converter : 1 Bit Spindle speed (Audio file) : 1000 –...

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