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Kenwood KDC-W8534 Instruction Manual

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KDC-W8534

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

© B64-3304-00/01 (EW, E2W)

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    CD-RECEIVER KDC-W8534 INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-3304-00/01 (EW, E2W)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety precautions Notes About CDs About AAC, MP3 and WMA Notes on Multi-function Key System 9 General features Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Audio Control Subwoofer Output Audio Setup Sound Field Control Sound Management system Equalizer Control WOW Control Bypass Control Memory mode Memory Recall mode...
  • 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. • If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button.
  • Page 6 • 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. This Product is not installed by the manufacturer...

  • 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. Playable AAC file • ".m4a" file encoded by AAC-LC format. Refer to http://www.kenwood.mediamanager.jp for the details. Playable MP3 file • MPEG 1/2 Audio Layer 3 file • Transfer bit rate: 8-320 kbps •...

  • Page 9: 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 10: General Features

    General features Release button Power Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. • When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 38) 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 11: 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. Audio Control Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. Enter Audio Control mode Press the [VOL] knob.

  • Page 12: Audio Setup

    General features Audio Setup Setting the Sound system, such as Volume offset and Dual Zone. Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. Enter Audio Setup mode Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second. Select the Audio Setup item to adjust Press the [VOL] knob.
  • Page 13 • "Preset": You can store an adjusted audio control value by selecting "MEM". Refer to <Memory mode> (page 17). Also, you can recall it by selecting "RCL". Refer to <Memory Recall mode> (page 17). • X'Over (Crossover Network Setup) You can manually set a crossover frequency for the speakers.

  • Page 14: Sound Management System

    General features Sound Management system Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "S.M.S" is displayed above the [2] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 9).

  • Page 15: Equalizer Control

    Equalizer Control Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "EQ" is displayed above the [3] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 9). Enter Equalizer Control mode Press the [3] ("EQ") button.

  • Page 16: Wow Control

    General features WOW Control Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "WOW" is displayed above the [4] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 9).

  • Page 17: Memory Mode

    Memory mode Storing the values of Field Control in memory. Adjust the item you wish to put in memory By referring to <Sound Field Control> (page 12), <Sound Management system> (page 14), and <Equalizer Control> (page 15), adjust the item you wish to put in the memory.

  • Page 18: 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 19: Display Type Selection

    Display Type Selection Changing the display mode. Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [6] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 9). Enter display control mode Press the [6] ("DISP") button.

  • Page 20: Graphic Part Display Switching

    General features Display Type A/ Display Type B Graphic part Display Switching Changing the graphic Display. Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [6] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 9).

  • Page 21: Text Selection For Display

    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 [6] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 9). Enter display control mode Press the [6] ("DISP") button.

  • Page 22: Text Display Switching

    General features 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 [6] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 9).
  • Page 23 File name In Standby/ Auxiliary input source Information Clock Date Blank • * If the contents of the information cannot be displayed, Kenwood Logo is displayed. The text display in the Lower text display part In Tuner source Display Information "Clock"...

  • Page 24: Font Color Select

    General features 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 [6] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>...

  • Page 25: 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 26: Station Preset Memory

    Tuner features Station Preset Memory Putting a station in the memory. Select the band Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the frequency to put in the memory Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢]. Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button.

  • Page 27: 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 28: 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 29: 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 28). 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 30: Cd/Audio File/External Disc Control Features

    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 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 31: Playing External Disc

    Playing External Disc Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to this unit. Press the [SRC] button. Select the display for the disc player you want. Display examples: Display Disc player "CD Changer" CD changer "MD Changer" MD changer Pause and play Press the Control knob.

  • Page 32: Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat

    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 are listening to. Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "REP" is displayed above the [4] button.

  • Page 33: All Random Play

    Function of Audio file All 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>...

  • Page 34: Switching The Play Mode

    CD/Audio file/External disc control features 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. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>...

  • Page 35: Disc Naming (Dnps)

    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: Text/Title Scroll

    CD/Audio file/External disc control features Text/Title Scroll Scrolling the displayed CD text, Audio file text, or MD title. Push the Control knob toward [FM] for at least 2 seconds. • When the <Display Illumination Control> (page 40) is set to OFF, the display may black out while scrolling. English...

  • Page 37: 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 38: Security Code

    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.

  • Page 39: Manual Clock Adjustment

    In Standby mode Manual Clock Adjustment • You can do this adjustment when the <Synchronize Clock> (page 39) 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 40: Selectable Illumination

    Menu system In Standby mode Selectable Illumination Selecting the button illumination color as green or red. Display Setting "Button : Red" The illumination color is red. "Button : Green" The illumination color is green. Display Illumination Control This function turns off the display when you perform no operation for 5 seconds.

  • Page 41: Bass Management System)

    Other than Standby mode B.M.S. (Bass Management System) Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the main unit. Display Setting "AMP Bass : Flat" Bass boost level is flat. "AMP Bass : +6" Bass boost level is low (+6dB). "AMP Bass : +12"...

  • Page 42: News Bulletin With Timeout Setting

    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"...

  • Page 43: Restricting Rds Region (Region Restrict Function)

    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"...

  • Page 44: Selecting Russian Characters

    Menu system Function of the KDC-W8534 (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 45: Picture Downloading

    <Wallpaper selecting> (page 20) • When you cannot 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. PICTURE ENGINE Picture Engine is an application software distributed from Kenwood's official website.

  • Page 46: Voice Index

    "Voice Index : ON" Guide is announced. "Voice Index : OFF" Not be announced. • KDC-W8534 (Russian sales area) Default setting is "Voice Index : OFF". In CD mode ACDrive firmware version display Displaying the firmware version with the ACDrive function.

  • Page 47: Basic Operations Of Remote Control

    Basic Operations of remote control FM/AM/ 2-ZONE [0] — [9] Loading and Replacing the battery Use two "AA"/ "R6"-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.

  • Page 48: In Tuner Source

    Basic Operations of remote control Audio Control [AUD] button Selects the Audio item to be adjusted. [VOL] buttons Adjusts the Audio item. • Refer to <Audio Control> (page 11) for the operation method, such as the procedures for Audio control and others operations.

  • Page 49: 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 50: 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 51: Connecting The Iso Connector

    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.

  • Page 52: 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 53: 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 54: 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 55 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.
  • Page 56 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.
  • Page 57 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.

  • Page 58: 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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