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USER MANUAL KDC-W311 KENWOOD
B64-3554-00_Englishindd 2 Contents Safety precautions 3 Menu system 20 Menu System Notes 4 Security Code Touch Sensor Tone General features 7 Manual Clock Adjustment Power Synchronize Clock Selecting the Source DS (Disabled System Indicator) Volume Selectable Illumination Attenuator Dimmer Audio Control Switching preout Audio Setup Supreme Setting Bass Boost News Bulletin with Timeout Setting Speaker Setting Switching Display Subwoofer Output Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute Tuner features 11 Tuning Tuning Mode Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning RDS features 13 Traffic Information Radio Text Scrol PTY (Program Type) Program Type preset Changing Language for PTY Function CD/Audio file/External disc control features 16 Playing CD & Audio file Playing External Disc Fast Forwarding and Reversing Track/File Search Disc Search/Folder Search Direct Track/File Search Direct Disc Search Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Scan Play Random Play Magazine Random Play Folder Select Text/Title Scroll 2 | English Local Seek Tuning Mode AF (Alternative Frequency) Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function) Auto TP Seek Monaural Reception Auxiliary Input Display Setting Text Scroll Selecting Russian Characters Built-in Auxiliary input Setting Power OFF Timer CD Read Setting Demonstration mode Setting Basic Operations of remote control 26 Accessories/ Installation Procedure 28 Connecting Wires to Terminals 29 Installation/Removing the Unit 31 Troubleshooting Guide 32 Specifications 34
Safety precautions AWARNING About CD players/disc changers connected — : u to this unit To prevent injury or fire, take the following | Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released in 1998 precautions: or later can be connected to this unit. + To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit. + Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and experience. For safety's sake, leave the mounting and wiring work to professionals. ACAUTION To prevent damage to the machine, take the following precautions: + Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DC power supply. Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing. Do not place the faceplate (and the faceplate case) in areas exposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing, To prevent deterioration, do not touch the terminals ofthe unit or faceplate with your fingers Do not subject the faceplate to excessive shock as it is a piece of precision equipment. When replacing a fuse, only use a new fuse with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with the wrong rating may cause your unit to malfunction. + Do not use your own screws. Use only the screws provided. f you use the wrong screws, you could damage the unit. Do Not Load 8 cm (3 in.) CDs in the CD slot If you try to load a 8 cm (3 in) CD with its adapter into the unit, the adapter might separate from the CD and damage the unit Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwood dealer for connectable models of disc changers/ CD players Note that any Kemwood disc changers/ CD players released in 1997 or earlier and disc changers made by other makers cannot be connected to this unit. Connecting unsupported disc changers/CD players to this unit may result in damage. Set the "O-N" Switch to the "N” position for the applicable Kenwood disc changers/ CD players. The functions you can use and the information that can be displayed may differ depending on the models being connected
+ You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrect. Lens Fogging When you turn on the car heater in cold weather, dew or condensation may form on the lens in the CD player ofthe unit. Called lens fogging, this condensation on the lens may not allow CDs to play. In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the condensation to evaporate. If the unit still does not operate normally after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer. English | 3
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 + The characters which can be displayed by this unit are AZ 09@"""%&*+-=,./\<>[]():;A-{)| + The RDS feature won't work where the service is not supported by any broadcasting station. The illustrations of the display and the panel appearing in this manual are examples used to explain more clearly how the controls are used. Therefore, what appears on the display in the illustrations may differ from what appears on the display on the actual equipment, and some of the illustrations on the display may be inapplicable. How to reset your unit + IFthe 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. Normal operation should be restored Reset button 4 | English I B64-3554.00_Englishindd 4 Cleaning the Unit IFthe faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with à dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth Ifthe faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off with à cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe it again with a clean soft dry cloth.
+ Applying spray cleaner directly ta the unit may affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch the surface or erases characters. Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals IFthe terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe them with a clean soft dry cloth. for the first time This unit is initially set on the Demonstration mode. When using this unit for the first time, cancel the <Demonstration mode Setting> (page 25).
Playable disc file format 150 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name. Although the audio files are complied with the standards listed above, the play maybe impossible depending on the types or conditions of media or device + Playing order of the Audio file In the example of folder/file tree shown below, the flles are played in the order from (D to (0 Folde CD Fine
An online manual about audio files is put on the site, wwwke wood.com/aud of eDn this online manual, detailed information and notes which are not written in this manual are provided. Make sure to read through the online manual as well Handling CDs + Do not touch the recording surface of the CD. + Do not stick tape etc. on the CD, or use a CD with tape stuck on it. + Do not use disc type accessories. + Clean from the center of the disc and move outward. + When removing CDs from this unit, pull them out horizontally. + Ifthe CD center hole or outside rim has burrs, use the CD only after removing the burrs with à ballpoint pen etc. CDs that cannot be used + CDs that are not round cannot be used. + CDs with coloring on the recording surface or CDs that are dirty cannot be used + This unit can only play the CDs with This unit may not correctiy play discs which do not have the mark. + You cannot play a CD-R or CD-RW that has not been finalized. (For the finalization process refer to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CD-R/CD- RW recorder instruction manual) English | 5
B64-3554.00_Englshindd 6 Notes About DAB Tuner control (KDC-W4037/KDC-W3537) Refer to [A] group on the Instruction manual of DAB Tuner KTC-9090DAB (optional accessory) for the control method of DAB Tuner function However, the following control methods of the function for this unit may be differed from the Instruction manual; therefore, refer to the following supplemental instruction <Auto Ensemble Memory Entry> Select the preset band for Auto Ensemble Memory Entry. Press the [AME] button for at least 2 seconds. Open Auto Ensemble Memory Entry. After storing in the memory finishes, the number ofthe pre-set buttons and the ensemble label are displayed! <Searching by programme type and language> and <Languages to be displayed> in <Programme Type (PTY) Function> At the operation to press [DISP] button, use [TI] button instead. <Automatic Switching DAB priority> This function cannot be used 6 | English This Product is not installed by the manufacturer of à vehicle on the production line, nor by the professional importer of a vehicle into an EU Member State Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment (applicable for EU countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems) Products with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as household waste. Old electrical and electronic equipment mms Should be recycled at a facility capable of handling these items and their waste byproducts. Contact your local authority for details in locating a recycle facility nearest to you. Proper recycling and waste disposal will help conserve resources whilst preventing detrimental effects on our health and the environment. 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. There is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the unit.
General features Releasebutton VOL Control knob B.B00ST: Power
- An equipment such as a portable audio player can Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. hen the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 20) is displayed as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF: (Function of the KDC:W4037/KDC-W3537) Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. Selecting the Source be connected to the auxliary input terminal using a commercially available mini-plug (3.52) + This unit automatically turns full power OFF after 20 minutes lapses in Standby mode in order to save the vehicle's battery The time until full power OFF can be set in <Power OFF Timer> (page 25). + ** Function of KDC-W4037/KDC-W3537 + Use the mini-plug which is stereo type and does not have any resistance. Press the [SRC] button. Volume
Source required Display Increasing Volume Tuner Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise.
B64-3554.00_Englshindd 8 General features 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, the "AT" indicator blinks. Audio Control 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Control mode Press the [VOL] knob. 3 Select the Audio item to adjust Press the [VOL] knob. Each time you press the knob, the item to be adjusted alternates between the items shown in the table below. 4 Adjust the Audio item Turn the [VOL] knob. Adjustmentitem Display Range Subwoofer level* "SW L" 5 System Q "NATURAL'ROCK"/ Natural/Rock/Pops) 'POPS"/"EASY"/ Top 40/Jazz 'TOPAO"/"JAZZ" Bass level BAL" —B—+8 Middle level “MD” —B—+8 Treble level C'TREL" —B—+8 Balance BAL Left 15 — Right 15 Fader 'FAD" Rear 15 — Front 15 Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode) Press a button other than the [VOL] knob and [ATT] button. Audio Setup Setting the Sound system, such as Volume offset. 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Setup mode Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second. 3 Select the Audio Setup item to adjust Press the [VOL] knob. Each time you press the knob, the item to be adjusted alternates between the items shown in the table below. 4 Adjust the Audio setup item Turn the [VOL] knob. Adjustmentitem Display Range {Low Pass Filter* LPF" 160/Through Hz Volume offset V-OFF" (AUX : 8 — + Volume offset: Sets each sources volume as a difference from the basic volume. + “Function of KDC-W4037 5 Exit Audio Setup mode Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second. Bass Boost About System Q + You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of music. + Change each setting value with the <Speaker Setting> (page 9). First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting. + "USER" This appears when Bass level, Middle level, and Treble level are adjusted. When "USER" is selected, these levels are recalled + “Function of KDC-W4037 5 Exit Audio Control mode Press any button. 8 | English Bass sound can be enhanced by one-touch operation. Press the [B.BOOST] button. When you press the button once, the current Bass Boost setting is displayed Each time you press the button, the Bass Boost setting alternates. Setting Display Bas Boost BLLT Bas Boost 2 BL Bas Boost off BE-LOFF"
For5 & 4 in, speaker In Standby/ Auxiliary input source 6 &.6x9 in. sf SP 69/6 " " Fr see pé pe dE Forte DEM speaker "sp Sarre NUE Clock "Lock" 4 Exit Speaker Setting mode Press the [VOL] knob. Switching Display Changing the information displayed. 1 Enter Switching Display mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. "DISP SEL’ is displayed 2 Select the Display item Push the Control knob towards [+44] or [>>]. In Tuner source (KDC-W237) information Hequency God In Tuner source Information Display Frequency (MW, LW) 'FREO Program Service name (FM) P'EREQ/PS" Radio text, Program Service name (FM) Clock B64-3554.00_Englishindd 9 Ve 3 Exit Switching Display mode Press the Control knob. + Album name cannot be displayed in WMA file. + Ifthe selected display item does not have any information, altemative information is displayed. Function of KDC-W4037 Subwoofer Output Turing the Subwoofer output ON or OFF. Push the Control knob toward [AM] for at least 2seconds. Each time you push the knob, Subwoofer output switches ON and OFF. When it is ON, "SW ON" is displayed. English | 9
General features Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute 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 unlocks, allowing you to detach it
+ The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jalts: Keep the faceplate in its faceplate case while detached. + Do not expose the faceplate (and the faceplate case) to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing, Reattaching the Faceplate 1 Align the projections on the unit with the grooves on the faceplate. Projections ‘Grooves 2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks. The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit. 10 | English B64-3554-00_Englshindd 10 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. When the call ends Hang up the phone. The "CALL' display disappears and the audio system comes back ON + To use the TEL Mute feature, you need to hook up the MUTE wire to your telephone using a commercial telephone accessory. Refer to <Connecting Wires ta Terminals> (page 29)
B64-3554-00_Englishindd 11 Tuner features Controlknob STindicator and display Tuning Selecting the station. 1 Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. 2 Select the band Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Each time you push the knob toward [FMI, it switches between the FMI, FM2, and FM3 bands. 3 Tune up or down band Push the Control knob towards [+44] or [>>]. + During reception of sterea stations the "ST" indicator is
play Preset station number Function of KDC-W237 Tuning Mode Choose the tuning mode. Press the [AUTO] button. Each time you press the button, the Tuning mode alternates between the modes shown in the table below. Tuningmode Display Operation Auto seek ‘AUTO 1" Automatic search for a station. Preset station seek “AUIO2" Searchin order afthe stations in te Preset memory. Manual MANUAL"__ Normal manual tuning control. English | 11 Ve 06.10.26 7:35:14 PM
Tuner features Station Preset Memory Preset Tuning Putting a station in the memory. 1 Select the band Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. 2 Select the frequency to put in the memory Push the Control knob towards [+44] or [>>]. 3 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. 1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. 2 Open Auto Memory Entry Press the [AME] button for at least 2 seconds. "A MEMORY" is displayed When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory Auto Memory Entry closes. hen the <AF (Altemative Frequency)> (page 23) is ON, only RDS stations are put in the memory When Auto Memory Entry is done in the FM2 band, the RDS stations preset in the FMI band are not put in the memory Likewise, when Auto Memory Entry is done in the FM3 band, RDS stations preset in FM or FM2 are not put in the memory 12 | English B64-3554-00_Englishindd 12 Recalling the stations in the memory. 1 Select the band Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. 2 Recall the station Press the desired [1] — [6] button.
—6— Function of KDC-W4037/KDC-W3537/KDC-W3037/KDC-W311 RDS features Controlknob PTYindicator 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 traffic information is ON, "TI" indicator is ON. When a traffic information station is not being received the "Tl' indicator blinks. When a traffic bulletin starts,"TRAFFIC"is displayed and the audio changes to traffic information + During reception of an AM station when the Trafic formation function is turned ON, the frequency changes to an FM station During reception of traffic information the adjusted volume is automatically remembered, and the next time the audio changes to traffic information, the volume automatically becomes the remembered volume. Receiving other traffic information stations Push the Control knob towards [+44] or [>>]. B64-3554-00_Englishindd 13 + Traffic information can be switched when it is on the Tuner Source. However, you cannot switch the Traffic information during reception of the Traffic bulletin switched from the source other than the Tuner. Radio Text Scroll Scrolling the displayed radio text. Push the Control knob toward [FM] for at least 2 seconds. English | 13
—6— Function of KDC-W4037/KDC-W3537/KDC-W3037/KDC-W311 RDS features PTY (Program Type) Selecting the Program Type and searching for a + Speech and Music include the Program type shown station. below. Music: No.12 — 1 1 Enter PTY mode Speech: No3 — 11,18 — 25,3 Press the Control knob. During PTY mode the "PTY" indicator is ON. + This function cannot be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception. 2 Select the Program Type Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Each time you push the knob, the Program Type alternates between the program types shown in the table below. No Program lype Display Speech "SPEECH" Music News NEWS Current Ars PAFEAIRS Sport Education
31 Documentary DOCUMENT" 14 | English B64-3554-00_Englishindd 14 + You can put the Program Type in the [1] — [6] button memory and for quick recall Refer to the <Program Type preset> (page 14) + You can change the display language. Refer to <Changing Language for PTY Function> (page 15) 3 Search for the selected Program Type station Push the Control knob towardis [#4] or [>>]. When you want to search for other stations, push IH] or [p-æ1] of the Control knob again. + When the selected Program Type is not found, NO PTV is displayed. Select another Program Type. 4 Exit PTY mode Press the Control knob. Program Type preset \u Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory and quick recall. Presetting the Program Type 1 Select the Program Type to preset Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 14) 2 Preset the Program Type Press the desired [1] — [6] button for at least 2 seconds. Recalling the preset Program Type 1 Enter PTY mode Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 14) 2 Recall the Program Type Press the desired [1] — [6] button.
Changing Language for PTY Function Selecting the Program Type display language. 1 Enter PTY mode Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 14) 2 Enter Changing Language mode Press the [TI] button. 3 Select the language Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Each time you push the knob, the language alteates between the languages shown in the table below. Language Display English ENGLISH" French FRENCH German "GERMAN 4 Exit Changing Language mode Press the [TI] button. English | 15
CD/Audio file/External disc control features B64-3554-00_Englshindd 16 SCAN RDM/ RÉP FSEL MRDM SRC
Function of KDC-W4037/KDC-W3537 Playing External Disc When a disc is inserted Press the [SRC] button. Select the "CD" display. + When a CD is inserted, the "N° indicator is ON. Pause and play Press the Control knob. Each time you press the knob, the audio pauses or plays. Eject the CD Press the [A] button. + Refer to <About Audio file> (page 5) for the Audio file by models you can plaÿ + You can eject the disc for 10 minutes after switching off the engine. 16 | English 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 Discplayer ‘CD CH" D changer MD CH" MD changer Pause and play Press the Control knob. Each time you press the knob, the audio pauses or plays + Disc 10is displayed as "0" + The functions that can be used and the information that can be displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being connected
Fast Forwarding and Reversing Fast Forwarding Hold down toward [1] with the Control knob. Release to resume the playback Reversing Hold down toward [#4] with the Control knob. Release to resume the playback + There is no sound wi Audio + The accurate track time is not displ forwarding or re being searched ed during fast ing of the Audio ile Track/File Search Searching for a song on the disc or in the Audio file folder. Push the Control knob towards [+44] or [>>]. 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]. B64-3554-00_Englishindd 17 Ve Accessory of KDC-W4037/KDC-W3537 Function of remote control Direct Track/File Search Doing Track/File Search by entering the track/file number. 1 Enter the track/file number Press the number buttons on the remote control. 2 Do Track/File Search Press the [-@-«] or [b->1] button. Cancelling Direct Track/File Search Press the [b-11] button. Function of KDC-W4037/KDC-W3537 Function of disc changers with remote control Direct Disc Search Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number. 1 Enter the disc number Press the number buttons on the remote control. 2 Do Disc Search Press the [+] or [-] button. Cancelling Direct Disc Search Press the [»-11] button. + Input "0" to sele
CD/Audio file/External disc control features Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Random Play Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or Audio file folder you are listening to. Press the [REP] button. Each time you press the button, the Repeat Play alternates between the modes shown in the tables below In CD & External disc source Play all the songs on the disc or Audio file folder in random order. Press the [RDM] button. Each time you press the button, Random Play turns ON or OFF. When the Random mode is ON, "DISC RDM RDM' is displayed OLD Repeat play + When you push the Control knob toward [B-æi], the next Track Repeat Disc Repeat (in Disc Changer] random song starts. OFF In Audi ile source Repeat play Function of KDC-W4037/KDC-W3537 Fle Repeat Function of disc changer Folder Repeat Magazine Random Play OFF Scan Play Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random order. Press the [M.RDM] button. Each time you press the button, the Magazine Random Play turns ON or OFF. When the Magazine Random mode is ON, "MGZN Playing the first part of each song on the disc or Audio file folder you are listening to and searching for the song you want to hear. 1 Start Scan Play Press the [SCAN] button. "TRAC SCN'/'FILE SCN" is displayed 2 Release it when the song you want to listen to is played Press the [SCAN] button. 18 | English B64-3554-00_Englshindd 18 RDM'" is displayed + When you push the Control knob toward [Bi], the next random song starts.
Function of Audio file Folder Select Quickly selecting the folder you want to hear. 1 Enter Folder Select mode Press the [F.SEL] button. "FLD SEL'is displayed. During Select mode the folder information is displayed as shown below Folder name display Displays the current folder name. 2 Select the folder level Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. ‘With the [FM] of the Control knob, you move 1 level down and with the [AM] of the Control knob, 1 level up. Selecting a folder in the same level Push the Control knob towards [+44] or [>>]. With the [k@@] of the Control knob, you move to the previous folder, and with the [BB] of the Control knob, to the next folder. Returning to the top level Press the [3] button. Scrolling the folder name display Push the Control knob toward [FM] for at least 2 seconds. 3 Decide the folder to play Press the Control knob. The Folder Select mode releases, and the Audio file in the folder being displayed plays. Cancelling the Folder Select mode Press the [F.SEL] button. B64-3554-00_Englshindd 19 Ve Text/Title Scroll Scrolling the displayed CD text or Audio file text. Push the Control knob toward [FM] for at least 2 seconds. English | 19
Menu system Controlknob 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. 1 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. 2 Select the menu item Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Example: When you want to set the beep sound select the "BEEP" display. 3 Set the menuitem Push the Control knob towards [+44] or [>>]. Example: When you select "BEEP", each time you push the knob it alternates between "BEEP ON' or "BEEP OFF" Select 1 ofthem as the setting, You can continue by returning to step 2 and setting other items 20 | English B64-3554-00_Englishindd 20 4 Exit Menu mode Press the [MENU] button. + When other items those applicable to the basic operation method above are displayed, their setting content chart is entered. (Normally the setting listed at the top of the chart is the original setting] Also, the explanation for items that are not applicable (Manual Clock Adjustment> etc) are entered step by step Function of KDC-W4037/KDC-W3537 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.
hen you activate the Security Code function, it cannot be released. Note, your Security Code is the 4 digit number entered in your "Car Audio Passport’ in this package. 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STANDBY" display. 2 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. When "MENU" is displayed, "CODE SET" is displayed 3 Enter Security Code mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. When "ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is also displayed 4 Select the digits to enter Push the Control knob towards [+44] or [>>]. 5 Select the Security Code numbers Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5, and complete the Security Code. 7 Confirm the Security Code Press the Control knob for at least 3 seconds. When "RE-ENTER"is displayed, "CODE" is also displayed 8 Do the step 4 through 7 step operation, and reenter the security code. "APPROVED" is displayed The Security Code function activates. + Ifyou enter a Cade different from your Security Code, you have to start over from step 4. Resetting the Security Code function when the audio unit is first used after removed from the battery power source or the Reset button is pressed 1 Turn the power ON. 2 Do the step 4 through 7 step operation, and reenter the security code. "APPROVED" is displayed. Now, you can use the unit. + Ifan incorrect code is entered, and'the input prohibition below is generated ITING" is displayed, jods shown in the table B64-3554-00_Englishindd 21 Afterthe input prohibition time lapses, "CODE" is displayed, and you can reenter the code. Number oftimes the Input prohibited time incorrect code was input 1 — 2 5 minutes 3 1 hour 4 24 hours In Standby mode Touch Sensor Tone Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF. Display Setting "BEEP ON" Beep is heard. BEEP OFF" Beep canceled. In Standby mode Manual Clock Adjustment + You can do this adjustment (page 22) is set as OFF. ren the <Synchronize Clock> 1 Select Clock Adjustment mode Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "CLK AD" display. 2 Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. The clock display blinks 3 Adjust the hours Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Adjust the minutes Push the Control knob towards [#4] or [>>]. 4 Exit Clock adjustment mode Press the [MENU] button. English | 21
Menu system Function of KDC-W4037/KDC-W3537/ KDC-W3037/KDC-W311 In Standby mode Synchronize Clock Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this units clock. Display Setting SYNCON" Synchronies the time. SYNCOFF Ajust the time manual. + Ittakes 3 to 4 minutes to synchronize th In Standby mode DSI (Disabled System Indicator) A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves. Display Setting “DSION" LED flashes. “DSIOFF LED OFF. Function of KDC-W4037 In Standby mode Selectable Illumination Selecting the button illumination color as green or red. Display Setting "KE RED The iluminatio coloris red. KEY GRN" he ilumination coloris green Dimmer You can lower the brightness of the display by using the dimmer function. Setting The display dis, The display doesnt dim. 22 | English B64-3554-00_English.ndd 2 D Function of KDC-W4037 In Standby mode Switching preout Alternating the preout between the rear and subwoofer. (With the subwoofer the sound outputs without being effected by fader control.) Display Setting SWPRE R" Rear preout SWPRE SW Subwoofer preout. In Audio file source Supreme Setting When MP3 or WMA files encoded at a low bit rate (less than 96kbps (fs=32k, 44.1k, 48kHz)) are played, this function restores their high frequency region to approach the sound quality of equivalents of these files encoded at a high bit rate. Processing is optimized for the compression format used (MP3, or WMA), and adjustment is made for the bit rate used. Display Setting SPRM ON" Plays sound using the Supreme function Pays he original sound store in the audi le. tible depending sween the audio file forrr
setting Function of KDC-W4037/KDC-W3537/ KDC-W3037/KDC-W311 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 NES OFF" NEWS ON" NEWS 90N"
B64-3554-00_Englshindd 23 When you set "NEWS O0M" — "NEWS 90M', the News Bulletin Interrupt function is ON. When the News Bulletin is ON, the "NEWS indicator is ON. When the news bulletin starts, "NEWS" is displayed, and the tuner changes to the news bulletin. + Ifyou choose the "20MIN" settir will not be received for 20 minut bulletin is received. The news bulletin volume is the same level that was set for <Traffic Information (page 13). This news bulletin function is only available if the desired station sends PTY-code for news bulletin or belongs to <Enhanced Other Network>-Network sending PTY-code for news bulletin. When the News Bulletin Interrupt function is ON, the tuner changes to an FM station. further news bulletins tes once the first news In Tuner mode Local Seek Only stations whose reception is good are searched in auto seek tuning. Function of KDC-W4037/KDC-W3537/ KDC-W3037/KDC-W311 When the reception is poor, automatically alternate to another frequency broadcasting the same program in the same RDS network with better reception. Display Setting ‘AF ON The AF function is ON. CAF OFF" The AF function is OFF When the AF function is ON, the "RDS" indicator is ON. Ihen 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. Function of KDC-W4037/KDC-W3537/ KDC-W3037/KDC-W311 Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function) Display Setting “LOS OFF" The local seek function is OFF. “LOS ON" The local seek function is ON. Function of KDC-W4037/KDC-W3537/ KDC-W3037/KDC-W311 In Tuner mode Tuning Mode Sets the tuning mode. Tuningmode Display Operation Auto seek “AUTO 1" Automatic search for à station. Preset station seek “AUTO 2" Search in order of the stations in the Preset memory. Manual “MANUAL" Normal manual tuning control. 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 REG ON" The Region Restrict Function is ON. REG OFF" The Region Restrict Function is OFF. + IFAF function is not restricted to the specified region and network, the AF function sets up to search the station with good reception in the same RDS network. English | 23
Menu system Function of KDC-W4037/KDC-W3537/KDC-W3037/ KDC-W311 Auto TP Seek When the TI function is ON and the reception is poor while listening to a traffic information station, another traffic information station with better reception will be searched for automatically. Display Setting “HIPS ON" The Auto TP Seek Function is ON. FHIPS OFF" The Auto TP Seek Function is OFF. In FM reception Monaural Reception You can reduce the noise when stereo broadcasts are received as monaural.
6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the [MENU] button. + When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time is registered, and the Auxiliary input display setting mode closes. + You can onfy set the Auxiliary input display when the auxliary input of optional KCA-5220A is used Text Scroll Setting the displayed text scroll Auxi Setting MONO OFF The monaural reception is OFF: Déphy ET MONO ON The monaurl reception ON. CL MANU" Doesnit ser. CL AUTO Sols ven te display changes € + The text scrolled is listed below : : CDtext "y Input Display Setting Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Selecting the display when alternating to Auxiliary Album name input source. MD title Radio text 1 Select Auxiliary input source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "AUX"/'AUX EXT" display. 2 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. 3 Select Auxiliary input display setting mode Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "NAME SET" display. 4 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. The selected Auxiliary input display is displayed 5 Select the Auxiliary input display Push the Control knob towards [+44] or [>>]. Each time you push the knob, the display alternates as listed below 24 | English B64-3554-00_Englishindd 24 Function of KDC-W4037/KDC-W3537/KDC-W3037/ KDC-W311/KDC-W237 (Russian sales area) In Standby mode Selecting Russian Characters Select Russian as a text display language. Display Setting RUS ON Displys texts using Russian characters RUSOFF" Displys texts using European chartes
+ Texts displayed using Russian characters are as follows. Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Album name CD text (internal CD sou + Texts cannot distinguish upper case and lower case in In Standby mode CD Read Setting When there is a problem with playing a CD with special format, this setting plays the CD by force. ï ea Display Setting fussian characters CD READI" Play CD and Audio file. COREAD2" Pray CD by force. ABBTAEX3MAKNIMHON PCTYOXUUNNHbPIR In Standby mode Built-in Auxiliary input Setting Set the Built-in Auxiliary Input function. Setting When seleting the source there no Auxiliary Input: When selecting the source there Auxiary Input When he uni istumed on by AUX source, the attenuator function s actvated. Press [AT] button to cancel the attenuator function in order to listen to the extemal equipment, there Auxiary Input “AUX ON"
ing to “AUX ON" will not output the noise which is produced when an external equipment is not connected to the AUX terminal. In Standby mode Power OFF Timer Setting the timer to turn this units power OFF automatically when Standby mode continues. Using this setting can save the vehicle's battery power. Setting Power DFF Timer function is OFF uns the poser OFF after 20 minutes. (Original seting) OF 40 ur the power OFF after 40 minutes. ur the power OFF alter 60 minutes. B64-3554-00_Englshindd 25
+ Some music CDs may not play even in t mode "CD READ2" In Standby mode Demonstration mode Setting Sets the demonstration mode. 1 Select the Demonstration mode Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "DEMO" display. 2 Set the Demonstration mode Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds. Each time you press the knob at least 2 seconds, the Demonstration mode alternates between the settings shown in the table below. Display Setting ‘DEMO ON The Demonstration made function is ON. DEMO OFF" ‘Exit Demonstration mode (Normal mode). English | 25
I B64-3554-00_Englshindd 26 —6— Accessory of KDC-W4037/KDC-W3537 (Sales area other than Western European Countries) Basic Operations of remote control voL FM/AM/+/-
[0] — 19] Loading and Replacing the battery Basic operations 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. ctor immed accidentally swallowed.
+ Do not set the remote control in hot places such as on the dashboard 26 | English [VOL] buttons Adjusts the volume. ISRC] button Each time you press the button, the source alternates. For the source alternating order refer to <Selecting the Source> (page 7) IATT] button Turns the volume down quickly. When the button is pressed again, the volume returns to the previous level
Audio Control [AUD] button Selects the Audio item to be adjusted. [VOL] buttons Adjusts the Audio item + Refer to <Audio Control> (page 8) for the operation method, such as the procedures for Audio control and others operations. In Tuner source [FMY/ [AMI] buttons Selects the band Each time you press the [FMI button, the band alternates between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. [@-<]/ D>-»i] buttons Tune up or down band [0] — [9] buttons Press buttons [1] — [6] to recall preset stations. D-11] button Enters and cancels the <PTY (Program Type)> (page 14) mode. In Disc source [@-<]/ D>-»1] buttons Going forwards and backwards between track/files. [#]/[-] buttons Going forwards and backwards between disc/ folders. D-11] button Each time you press the button, the song pauses or plays. [0] — [9] buttons When in <Direct Track/File Search> (page 17) and <Direct Disc Search> (page 17), enters the track/ file/disc number. B64-3554-00_Englishindd 27 Se English | 27
Accessories/Installation Procedure Accessories
Installation Procedure To prevent short circuits, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the © terminal of the battery. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit Connect the wire on the wiring harness. Take Connector B on the wiring hamess and connect it to the speaker connector in your vehicle. Take Connector À on the wiring harness and connect it to the external power connector on your vehicle. Connect the wiring haness connector to the unit. Install the unit in your car. Reconnect the © terminal of the battery. Press the reset button. 8 w peu 28 | English I B64-3554-00_Englshindd 28
+ Ifthe poweris not tumed ON (or i is ON, but will be OFF immediately) the speaker wire may have a short-circuit or touched the chasis of the vehicle and the protection function may have been activated. Therefore, the speaker wire should be checked. I your car is not prepared for this special connection: system, consult your Kenwood dealer + Only use antenna conversion adapters (SO-JASO) when the antenna cord has an ISO plug Make sure that all wire connections are securely made by inserting jacks until they lock completeh. I your vehicles ignition does not have an ACC position, or ifthe ignition wire is connected to a power source with constant voltage such as a battery wire, the power will not be linked with the ignition (Le, it will not turn on and off along with the ignition). f you want to link the units power with the ignition, connect the ignition wire to a power source that can be tumed on and off with the ignition key. Ifthe fuse blouss, first make sure that the wires have not caused a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with the same rating. Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar material. To prevent short circuits, also do not remove the caps on the ends of the unconnected wires or the terminal. Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to which they correspond. The unit may receive damage or fail to work if you share the © wires and/or ground them to any metal part in the car + After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps, indicators, wipers, etc. on the car are working proper. Ithe console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so that the faceplate does not hit the lid when closing and opening. + Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less.
—6— Connecting Wires to Terminals To Steering remote C-W4037/KDC-W3537 : Western European countries sales area only) To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory {KDC:W4037/KDC-W3537 an) To connect these leads, refer to the relevant nstruction manuals. FM/AM antenna input = Antenna Cord (ISO) Antenna Conversion Adaptor (SO-1ASO) (Accessory®) Fuse (10A) Rear left output / Sub Woofer left autput (White) Wing harness Rear right output / Sub Waofer right autput (Red) (Accessory@D) (KDC-W4037 only) Connect to the terminal TEL mute wire (Brown) 5 grounded when either c telephone rings or during ) conversation. To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual. If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. Power control/ Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) Connect either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to the anterna control terminal in the vehicle. Battery wire (Yellow) lgnition wire (Red) See next page. A7 Pin (Red) A-4 Pin (Yellow) Connector À BEL CAEN ENT CAR ENT Connector B B64-3554-00_Englishindd 29 English | 29
—6— Connecting Wires to Terminals Connector Function Guide A WARNING Pin Numbers for [Cable Colour [Functions Connecting the ISO Connector CES The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on External Power fExrernal Po the type of vehicle you drive. Make sure to make the proper a allow Bates connections 19 prevent damage to the unit. Les Blue/White Power Control The default connection for the wiring hamess is described in É7 Red lgnition (ACC) [below IFthe ISO connector pins are set as described in [2] PA Black Earth (Ground) or] make the connection as ilustrated! JConnection Please be sure to reconnect the cable as shown [2] below to Speaker install this unit to the Volkswagen vehicles etc Connector al Purple Rear Right (+) Default setting) The A-7 pin (red) ofthe vehicles B-2 Purple/Black |Rear Right (-) Es Ca Font Rghe 4) ISO connector is linked with the ignition, and the A- Ra act Rene Ra 4 pin (yellow) is connected to the constant power Bs White Front Left (+) supply Bé Mnite/Black Front Left (-) Ignition cable (Red) A7 Pin (Red) B7 Green Rear Left (+) Unit nr) Vehide Be Green/Black __ |Rear Left) Battery cable (Yellow) A4 Pin (Yellow) he A7 pin (red) of the vehicle‘ ISO connector is connected to the constant power supply, and the A4 pin (yellow is linked to the ignition Ignition cable ed A7 Pin (Red) me) Unit Vehicle Fan += Ne Battery cable A4 Pin (Yellow) Yellow) he A4 pin (yellow) of the vehicle ISO connector is not connected to anything, while the A-7 pin (red) is connected to the constant power supply {or both the A-7 (red) and A-4 (yellow) pins are connected to the constant power supply) Ignition cable (Rec) A7 Pin (Red) Unit e+ Vehicle Battery cable (Yellow) A4 Pin (Yellow) + When the connection is made as in [8] above the units power will not be linked to the ignition key. For that reason, always make sure to tum of the units power when the ignition is turned of. To linkthe units power ta the ignition, connect the ignition cable (ACC..red) to à power source that can be turned on and off with the ignition key. 30 | English I B64-3554-00_Englishindd 30
I B64-3554-00_Englishindd 31 —6— Installation/Removing the Unit Installation Removing the Unit Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Firewall or metal support Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with à screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place. Self-tapping screw {commercial available) Screw (M4X8) {commercially available) + Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. Ifthe unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip) Removing the hard rubber frame À 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. Accessory® Removal to0! 2 When the upper level is removed, remove the lower two locations. + The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the same manner. T Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber frame> and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 Remove the screw (M4 x 8) on the back panel. 3 Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side, as shown: 4 Lower the removal tool toward the bottom, and pull out the unit halfway while pressing towards the inside crew (MAXE) {commerciall available) Accessory® + Be careful to avoid injury from the catch pins on the removal tool. 5 Pull the unit all the way out with your hands, being careful not to drop it. English | 31
B64-3554-00_Englishindd 32 Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may be disabled by some settings made on this unit. EX Cannot switch to Aux source. D AUX is not turned on. er <Buit-in Auxliary input Setting> (page 25) EX cannot display the user of System Q. D <Audio Control> (page 8) is not set EX : cannot set up the subwoofer. + No output from the subwoofer. + Cannot set up the low pass filter. D: Preout is not set to subwoofer. er <Switching preout> (page 22) bwoofer Output> (page 9) is not set to On. EX : cannot register a security code. + Cannot set up Display. D <Demonstration mode Setting> (page 25) is not urned off EX cannot set up the Power-off timer. D <Security Code> (page 20) is not set. EX cannot play audio files. D <CD Read 32 | English 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 H the Touch Sensor Tone doesn't sound. W_ The preout jack is being used «x The Touch Sensor Tone can be output from the
Tuner source H radio reception is poor. W_ The car antenna is not extended. pull "The antenna con ie 15 not connected. #_ Connect the wire correct}, referring to the section on <Connecting Wires ta Terminals> (page 29). Disc source H he specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead, W The specified CD is quite dirty. specified «æ Ejectthe disc magazine and check the number _for the specified disc. W "The disc is severely scra ched. «Try another disc instead. Audio file source HE the sound skips when an Audio file is being played. W The media is scratched or dirty. «x Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on <Handling CDS> (page 5) "The recording condition is Bad. «Record the media again or use another media
The messages shown below display your systems condition. EJECT: NO DISC: TOC ERR: E-05 BLANK NO TRACK EA5; NO PANEL: E77. E-99: WAITING: LOAD: READING IN (Blink: + No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer The disc magazine is not completely loaded + No CD in the unit. No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. + No disc has been loaded in the disc: magazine. <The CDis quite dirty. The CD is upside- down. The CD is scratched a lot. ‘The disc is unreadable. Nothing has been recorded on the MD. No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a title. Media was played that doesn't have data recorded that the unit can play. The faceplate ofthe slave unit being connected to this unit has been removed. The unit is malfunctioning for some reason + Press the reset button on the unit. the E-77° code does not disappear, consult Your nearest service center. Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the unit is malfunctioning for some reason. + Check the disc magazine. And then press the reset button on the unit. IFthe "E-99" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. Radio text data is being received. Discs are being exchanged in the Disc changer. The unit is reading the data on the disc. The CD player section is not operating proper. “ Reinsert the CD. Ifthe 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. I B64-3554-00_Englshindd 33 PROTECT: NA FILE: COPY PRO: DEMO: The speaker wire has a short-circuit or touches the chassis ofthe vehicle, and then the protection function is activated < Wire or insulate the speaker cable properiy and press the reset button. If the "PROTECT" code does not disappear, consul your nearest service center. An Audio file is played with a format that this unit can't support.
À copy-protected file is played.
The Demonstration mode has been selected. «The <Demonstration mode Setting> (page
25) is ON. Turn it OFF.
Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Audio section Frequency range (50 kHz space)
87.5 MHz — 108.0 MHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26d8)
Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB)
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