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Kenwood KDC-W5031 Instruction Manual

Kenwood KDC-W5031 Instruction Manual

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CD-RECEIVER
KDC-W5031
KDC-W531
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
© B64-2952-00/00 (EW/E2W)

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  • Page 1 CD-RECEIVER KDC-W5031 KDC-W531 INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-2952-00/00 (EW/E2W)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety precautions Notes About CDs About MP3 and WMA General features 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 Tuning Tuning Mode Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning...
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    (KDC-W5031 only) 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 4: Notes

    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.
  • Page 5: About Cds

    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. •...
  • Page 6: About Mp3 And Wma

    About MP3 and WMA The playable MP3/WMA file (hereafter called Audio file) and the media format has the following limitation. The Audio file, which is out of the specification, may not able to be played normally, or the file and folder names may not be displayed correctly.
  • Page 7: General Features

    Auxiliary input (Optional accessory) Standby (Illumination only mode) Clock display • This unit automatically turns full power OFF after 20 • * Function of the KDC-W5031 Volume Increasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise. Decreasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise.
  • Page 8: Attenuator

    General features Attenuator Turning the volume down quickly. Press the [ATT] button. Each time the button is pressed, the Attenuator turns ON and OFF. When it’s ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks. System Q You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of music.
  • Page 9: Speaker Setting

    Adjust the Audio setup item Turn the [VOL] knob. Adjustment Item Display Range Volume offset "V-OFF" –8 — ±0 Loudness "LOUD" ON/OFF • Volume offset: Each source’s volume can be set as a difference from the basic volume. • Loudness: Compensating for low and high tones during low volume.
  • Page 10: Switching Display

    Album name & Artist name* "ALBUM" Folder name "FOLDER" File name "FILE" Track number & Play time "P-TIME" Clock "CLOCK" In Auxiliary input source (KDC-W5031 only) Information Display Auxiliary input name "SRC NAME" Clock "CLOCK" English Exit Switching Display mode Press the Control knob.
  • Page 11: Theft Deterrent Faceplate

    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. Drop open the faceplate. Drawing the faceplate to left side pull it to the front and remove it. •...
  • Page 12: Tuner Features

    Tuner features ST indicator Band display 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.
  • Page 13: Auto Memory Entry

    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. Auto Memory Entry Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically.
  • Page 14: Rds Features

    Function of the KDC-W5031 RDS features 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.
  • Page 15: Program Type Preset

    During PTY mode the "PTY" indicator is ON. • 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]. Each time the knob is pushed, the Program Type switches as shown below.
  • Page 16: Changing Language For Pty Function

    RDS features Changing Language for PTY Function Selecting the Program Type display language. Enter PTY mode Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 14). 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.
  • Page 17: Cd/Audio File/External Disc Control Features

    CD/Audio file/External disc control features Release button Track number Function of the KDC-W5031 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.
  • Page 18: Playing Cd & Audio File

    Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢]. • If the remote with number buttons is used as optional accessories, a song you’d like to listen to can directly be selected with the operation below. (KDC-W5031 only) 1. Enter a track/file number.
  • Page 19: Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat

    When it’s ON, "DISC RDM"/"FOLD RDM" is displayed. • When the Control knob is pushed to [¢], the next random song starts. Function of the KDC-W5031 Function of disc changer Magazine Random Play Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random order.
  • Page 20: Folder Select

    CD/Audio file/External disc control features Function of Audio file Folder Select Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to. Enter Folder Select mode Press the [F.SEL] button. "F-SELECT" is displayed. During Select mode the folder information is displayed as shown below. Folder name display Displays the current folder name.
  • Page 21: Menu System

    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"...
  • Page 22: Security Code

    In Standby mode Manual Clock Adjustment • This adjustment can be done when the <Synchronize Clock> (page 23) is set as OFF. (KDC-W5031 only) Select Clock Adjustment mode Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Select the "CLK ADJ" display.
  • Page 23: Synchronize Clock

    Exit Clock adjustment mode Press the [MENU] button. Function of the KDC-W5031 In Standby mode Synchronize Clock Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this unit’s clock. Display Setting "SYNC ON" Synchronizes the time. "SYNC OFF" Adjust the time manually.
  • Page 24: Tuning Mode

    Menu system Function of the KDC-W5031 In Tuner mode Tuning Mode Sets the tuning mode. Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek "AUTO 1" Automatic search for a station. Preset station seek "AUTO 2" Search in order of the stations in the Preset memory.
  • Page 25: Text Scroll

    Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. Select Auxiliary input display setting mode Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Select the "NAME SET" display. Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.
  • Page 26: Demonstration Mode Setting

    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" 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.
  • Page 27: 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 ...1...
  • Page 28: Connecting Wires To Terminals

    (Accessory1) English FM/AM antenna input Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISO–JASO) (Accessory3) To KENWOOD disc changer/ External optional accessory (KDC-W5031 only) TEL mute wire (Brown) If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. Power control/ Motor...
  • Page 29 Connecting Wires to Terminals Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for Cable Colour ISO Connectors External Power Connector Yellow Blue/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 30: 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 31: 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 32: 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 33 Disc source "AUX EXT" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode. ✔ Unsupported disc changer is connected. ☞ Use the disc changer mentioned in the <About CD players/disc changers connected to this unit> (page 3) of the section on <Safety precautions>.
  • Page 34 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 35: Specifications

    : Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 WMA decode : Compliant with Windows Media Audio Audio section Maximum output power KDC-W5031: 50 W x 4 KDC-W531: 45 W x 4 Output power (DIN 45324, +B=14.4V) KDC-W5031: 30 W x 4 KDC-W531: 28 W x 4 Tone action Bass : 100 Hz ±10 dB...

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