KDC-W4527 - Car stereo KENWOOD - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL KDC-W4527 KENWOOD

Contents Safety precautions….. About CDs. Notes on playing MP3/WMA. General features Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Loudness System Q Audio Control Speaker Setting Switching Display Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute Tuner features … Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning RDS features. Traffic Information Presetting Volume for Traffic Information Radio Text Scroll PTY (Program Type) Program Type preset Changing Language for PTY Function

Safety precautions To prevent injury and/or fire, take the following precautions: + Insert the unit all the way until it is fully locked in place. Otherwise it may fly out of place during collisions and other jolts. + When extending the ignition, battery, or ground wires, make sure to use automotive- grade wires or other wires with a 0.75mm* {AWG18) or more to prevent wire deterioration and damage to the wire coating + To prevent short circuits, never put or leave any metallic objects (e.g., coins or metal tools) inside the unit. + If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange smells, turn off the power immediately and consult your Kenwood dealer. + Make sure not to get your fingers caught between the faceplate and the unit. + Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to strong shock. The unit may break or crack because it contains glass parts + Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the LCD is damaged or broken due to shock. The liquid crystal fluid may be dangerous to your health or even fatal If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD contacts your body or clothing, wash it off with soap immediately. 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 open the top or bottom covers of the unit + 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 set the removed faceplate or 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 of the 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 one with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with the wrong rating may cause your unit to malfunction + To prevent short circuits when replacing a fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness. + Do not place any object between the faceplate and the unit + During installation, do not use any screws except for the ones provided. The use of improper screws might result in damage to. the main unit. IMPORTANT INFORMATION About CD players/disc changers connected to this unit 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. Unsupported connection may result in damage Setting the "O-N" Switch to the "N° position for the applicable KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players. The functions that can be used and the information that can be displayed will differ depending on the models being connected. You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectiy. Do Not Load 8-cm (3-in.) CDs in the CD slot If vou try to load an 8-cm CD with its adapter into the unit, the adapter might separate from the CD and damage the unit

Safety precautions + If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. + If the unit does not seem to be working right, try pressing the reset button first. If that does not solve the problem, consult vour Kenwood dealer. + Press the reset button if the Disc auto changer fails to operate correctiy. Normal operation should be restored!

Reset button + Characters in the LCD may become difficult to read in temperatures below 41 'F (5 C) + 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 ilustrations may differ from what appears on the display on the actual equipment, and some of the illustrations on the display may represent something impossible in actual operation Lens Fogging Right after you turn on the car heater in cold weather, dew or condensation may form on the lens in the CD player of the unit. Called lens fogging, CDs may be impossible to play. In such à 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. Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth Cleaning the Unit If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth If the faceplate is stained badiy, wipe the stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe neutral detergent off. Applying spray cleaner directly to 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 CD Slot As dust can accumulate in the CD slot, clean it occasionally. Your CDs can get scratched if you put them in a dusty CD slot. 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. This Product is not installed by the manufacturer of a vehicle on the production line, nor by the professional importer of à vehicle into an EU Member State

KDC-W4527_U.S 03.11.13 2:06 PM Page 5 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. + Don't stick tape etc. on the CD: Also, don't use a CD with tape stuck on it. When using a new CD Ifthe CD center hole or outside rim has burrs, use it after removing them with a ball pen etc CD accessories Don't use disc type accessories. CD cleaning Clean from the center of the disc and move outward

Removing CDs When removing CDs from this unit pull them out horizontall. CDs that can't be used + CDs that aren't round can't be used. D @ + CDs with coloring on the recording surface or that are dirty can't be used + This unit can only play the CDs with It may not correctly play disks which do not have the mark. + A CD-R or CD-RW that hasn't been finalized can't be played. (For the finalization process refer to your CD-R/CD-RW wiiting software, and your CD-R/CD-RW recorder instruction manual.) CD storage + Don't place them in direct sunlight (On the seat or dashboard etc.) and where the temperature is high + Store CDs in their cases. _5—

KDC-W4527_U.S 03.11.13 2:06 PM Page 6 Notes on playing MP3/WMA This unit can play MP3(MPEG1, 2 Audio Layer 3)}/WMA. Note, however, that the MP3/WMA recording media and formats acceptable are limited. When writing MP3WMA, pay attention to the following restrictions. Acceptable media The MP3/WMA recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW. When using CD-RW, do full format not quick format to prevent malfunction. Acceptable medium formats The following formats are available for the media used in this unit. The maximum number of characters used for file name including the delimiter (".") and three-character extension are indicated in parentheses. + 1SO 9660 Level 1 (12 characters) + 1SO 9660 Level 2 (31 characters) « Joliet (64 character: Up to 32 characters are displayed) + Romeo (128 character: Up to 64 characters are displayed) + Long file name (200 characters; Up to 64 characters are displayed) « Maximum number of characters for folder name: 64 (Joliet; Up to 32 characters are displayed) For a list of available characters, see the instruction manual of the writing software and the section Entering file and folder names below. The media reproducible on this unit has the following limitations: + Maximum number of directory levels: 8 + Maximum number of files per folder: 255 + Maximum number of folders: 50 MP3/WMA written in the formats other than the above may not be successfully played and their file names or folder names are not properly displayed. Settings for your MP3/WMA encoder and CD writer Do the following setting when compressing audio data in MP3/MMA data with the MP3/WMA encoder.

• Transfer bit rate MP3: 8 —320 kbps WMA: 48 —192 kbps + Sampling frequency MP3: 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 KHz WMA: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz When you use your CD writer to record MP3/WMA up to the maximum disc capacity, disable additional writing. For recording on an empty disc up to the maximum capacity at once, check Disc at Once. Play mode may not be possible when portions of the functions of Windows Media Player 9 or higher are used Entering ID3 tag The Displayable ID3 tag is ID3 HT version 1.x. For the character code, refer to the List of Codes. Entering file and folder names The code list characters are the only file names and folder names that can be entered and displayed. If you use any other character for entry, the file and folder names are not displayed correctly. They may neither be displayed correctly depending on the CD writer used The unit recognizes and plays only those MP3/WMA which have the MP3/WMA extension (.MP3/.WMA). &) A fie with a name entered with characters not on the code list may not play correctiy. Writing files into a medium When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded, the unit checks all the data on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or non-MP3/WMA files, therefore, it takes a long time until the unit starts playing MP3MWMA. In addition, it may take time for the unit to move to the next MP3/WMA file or a File Search or Folder Search may not be performed smoothly. Loading such a medium may produce loud noise to damage the speakers + Do no attempt to play a medium containing a non-MP3/ANMA file with the MP3WMA extension. The unit mistakes non-MP3/WMA files for MP3AVMA data as long as they have the MP3/WMA extension + Do not attempt to play a medium containing non MP3/WMA.

KDC-W4527_U.S 03.11.13 2:06 PM Page 7 MP3/WMA playing order When a File Search is executed with file J® being played … When selected for play, Folder Search, File Search, or for Folder Select, files and folders are accessed in the order in which they were Een Operation of the button written by the CD writer. 11e number 144 Button 4 Button Because of this, the order in which they are expected to be played © Boginning of fl. 2020 may not match the order in which they are actually played. You may be able to set the order in which MP3/WMA are to be played by writing them onto à medium such as a CD-R with their file names beginning When a Folder Search is executed with file @ being played . with play sequence numbers such as "O1" to "99", depending on your 5 CD writer Current peration of the button folder number AM Button FM Button GrGer ÉGALE For example, a medium with the following folder/ file hierarchy is subject to Folder Search, File Search, or Folder Select as shown below. Example of a medium's folder/file hierarchy ©) (QG) When Folder Select is selected with file © being played to move from folder to folder Current Operation of the button folder number | ea Buton | w»iButon | AMButon | FMButton jo @ (el œ al — D (1 roider

General features Page

ATT indicator Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button. Source required Display Tuner TUNER" co] CD" External disc (Optional accessory) CD CH° | Auxilary input (Optional accessory) "AUX EXT° Pa Standby llumination only mode) "STANDBY: D This unit automatically turns full power OFF after 20 minutes lapses in Standby mode in order to save the vehicles battery. The time until full power OFF can be set in <Power OFF Timer> {page 25). Increasing Volume Press the [/X] button. Decreasing Volume Press the [Ÿ/] button.

KDC-W4527_U.S 03.11.13 2:06 PM Page 9 Attenuator Turning the volume down quickly. Press the [ATT] button. Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, the ATT" indicator blinks. You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of music.

Compensating for low and high tones during low volume. Press the [LOUD] button for at least 1 second. Each time the button is pressed for at least 1 second the Loudness turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "LOUD" indicator is ON. Select the source to set Press the [SRC] button. Select the Sound type Press the [Q] button. Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches. Sound setting Display Flat "FLAT" Rock "ROCK" Top 40 ‘TOP40" Pops “POPS" Jazz "JAZZ" Easy "EASY" Each setting value is changed with the <Speaker setting> (page 10) First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting + When the System Q setting is changed, the Bass, Middle, and Treble set in audio control replace the System Q values

KDC-W4527_U.S 03.11.13 2:06 PM Page 10 General features Audio Control 3 Select the Speaker type Press the [-#4] or [æ»1] button. 1 Select the source for adjustment Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown Press the [SRC] button. below. 2 Enter Audio Control mode Speaker type Display Press the [AUD] button for at least 1 second. OFF "SP OFF" 3 Select the Audio item for adjustment For the OEM speaker “SP OEM" Press the [FM] or [AM] button. For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker “SP 6/6x9" Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted For 5 & 4 in. speaker "SP 5/4" switch as shown below. 4 Exit Speaker Setting mode 4 Adjust the Audio item Press the [Q] button. Press the [-#4] or [æ»1] button. Adjustment Item __ Display Range Bass level BAS" 8 — +8 Middle level 8 — +8 Treble level 838 Switching the information displayed. Balance Left 15 — Right 15 Press the [DISP] button. Fader Rear 15 — Front 15 Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown below. 5 Exit Audio Control mode Press the [AUD] button. In Tuner source Information Display Program Service name or Frequenc Radio text, FRTEXT- Program Service name or Frequency Ciock Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type. 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STANDBY" display. 2 Enter Speaker Setting mode Press the [Q] button. —_10—

In CD & External disc source Theft Deterrent Faceplate Information Displa x x Ten De The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, Disc title & Artist name D-TITLE helping to deter theft. Track title CHITLE" : Play time & Track number PTIME Removing the Faceplate Disc name [In External disc source) “DNPS" Press the Release button. Clock The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach it In MP3/WMA source + The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be . h damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the faceplate in Information Display its special storage case while detached Song title & Artist name "TITLE" + Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to direct sunlight Album name & Artist name "ALBUM" or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much Folder name TELDR-NAME" dust or the possibility of water splashing. Fille name FFILE-NAME" Reattaching the Faceplate Play time & Track number PTIME Clock In Auxiliary input source Information Auxiliary input name Clock + Ifthe Disc title, Track title, Song title & Artist name, or Album name & Artist name is selected when the disc which does not have Disc title, Track title, Song title, Album name, or Artist name is played, track number and play time are displayed + The Album name cannot be displayed during WMA play. 1 Align the projections on the unit with the grooves on the faceplate. 2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks. The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit

KDC-W4527_U.S 03.11.13 2:06 PM Page 12 General features Tuner features The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in. When à 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 When the call ends Hang up the phone. The "CALL' display disappears and the audio system comes back

—_12— Hé AM FM D» Band display Frequency D display ST indicator Preset station number

KDC-W4527_U.S 03.11.13 2:06 PM Page 13 Selecting the station. 1 Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the TUNER‘ display. 2 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FMI, FM2, and FM3 bands. 3 Tune up or down band Press the [-#4] or [æ»1] button. During reception of stereo stations the "ST indicator is ON. Station Preset Memory Putting the station in the memory. 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Select the frequency to put in the memory Press the [-#4] or [æ»1] button. 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 a station with good reception in the memory automatically. 1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed 3 Select the Auto Memory Entry mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the A-MEMORY" display. 4 Open Auto Memory Entry Press the [-@4] or [w»1] button for at least 2 seconds. When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory Auto Memory Entry closes. When the <AF (Alternative Frequency)> (page 24) 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 FM1 band aren't put in the memory. Likewise, when it is done in the FM3 band, RDS stations preset in FM or FM2 aren't put in the memory, Calling up the stations in the memory. 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Call up the station Press the desired [1] — [6] button.

KDC-W4527_U.S 03.11.13 2:06 PM Page 14 Pa RDS features AM/ FM/ Ht@ SCRL PTY D» Tl'indicator PTY indicator 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 or OFF. When it's ON, ‘Tl' indicator is ON. When a traffic information station isn't being received the "TI" indicator blinks. When a traffic bulletin starts, "TRAFFIC' is displayed it and it switches to traffic information + During reception of an AM station when the Traffic Information function is turned ON, it switches to an FM station. + During reception of traffic information the adjusted volume is automatically remembered, and the next time it switches to traffic information it's automatically the remembered volume Presetting Volume for Traff formation Setting the volume during Traffic Information. T Receive the station. 2 Set the volume you want. 3 Preset the volume Press the [VOL ADJ] button for at least 2 seconds. The volume level display blinks 1 time. _14—

19. Children's programs "CHILDREN:

20. Social Affairs SOCIAL"

PTY (Program Type) 21. Religion "RELIGION" Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station. 22. Phone In “PHONE IN° 23._ Travel TRAVEL" ! Frs Hot ton for at least 1 d 24_Loèue LEISURE ress the utton for at least 1 second. 55 Jar Muse A7 During PTY mode the "PTY" indicator is ON Country Music "COUNTRY" National Music “NATION M° This function can't be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception: Oldies Music “OLDIES" 2 Select the Program Type Folk Music "FOLK M° Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Documentan DOCUMENT: Each time the button is pressed the Program Type switches as Music MUSIC" shown below. : « Speech and Music include the Program type shown below No._Program Type Display Music: No.12 — 17, 26 — 30 1 Speech "SPEECH" Speech: No.3 — 11,18 — 25, 31 2 News TNEWS" + The Program Type can be put in the [1] — [6] button memory and 3 CurentAffais AFFAIRS called up quickly. Refer to the <Program Type preset> (page 16). 2 + The display language can be changed. Refer to <Changing 5 So ormation Language for PTY Function> (page 16). port

6. Education 3 Search for the selected Program Type station

7 Drama Press the [#4] or [ææ] button.

8. Culture When you want to search for other stations press the [+44] or

9. Science "SCIENCE" bei] button again

10. Varied SVARIED" > Wen the selected Program Type isn't found, "NO PTV" is displayed

11 Pop Muse POP M° Select another Program Type.

12. Rock Music “ROCK M° 4 Exit PTY mode

13. Easy Listening Music "EASY M° Press the [PTY] button for at least 1 second.

KDC-W4527_U.S 03.11.13 2:06 PM Page 16 RDS features Program Type preset Changing Language for PTY Function Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory and Selecting the Program Type display language. calling it up quickly. 1 Enter PTY mode Presetting the Program Type Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 15) 1 Select the Program Type to preset 2 Enter Changing Language mode Refer to <PTY (Program Typel> (page 15) Press the [DISP] button. 2 Preset the Program Type 3 Select the language Press the desired [1] — [6] button for at least 2 seconds. Press the desired [1] — [3] button. Calling up the preset Program Type Button Language 1 Enter PTY mode ni] English Refer to <PTY (Program Typel> (page 15) 12] French 3 G 2 Call up the Program Type 181 erman Press the desired [1] — [6] button. 4 Exit Changing Language mode Press the [DISP] button. —_16—

KDC-W4527_U.S 03.11.13 2:06 PM Page 17 CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features Playing CD & MP3/WMA DISC-/ FM/ When a disc is inserted £& 144 SCRL DISC+ ww1 Press the [SRC] button. Select the "CD” display. AM/ When a disc is inserted, the “IN indicator is ON. Eject the disc Press the [A] button. 3 in. (Bcm) disc cannot be played. Using an adapter and inserting them into this unit can cause damage € 7° MP3MMA media that this unit can play are CD-ROM, CD-R, 1 RDM/ FSEL MENU and CD-RW. 3 The medium formats must be ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, Joliet, or Romeo. The methods and precautions to be followed for writing MP3ANMA data are covered in <Notes on playing MP3ANMA> (page 6). Check that section before creating your MP3/VMA media: Disc number Track number LE —] = = REZ | T- ILE de ti (=) 6 © IN indicator Track time _17—

CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features 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 Dise player "CD-2" CD player "CD CH" CD changer “MD CH MD changer Disc 10 is 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 on the [w#1] button. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Reversing Hold down on the [+44] button. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Track/File Search Searching for a song on the disc or in the MP3/WMA folder. Press the [-#4] or [æ»1] button. 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.

1. Enter a track/file number.

Press the number buttons on the remote.

2. Do the Track/File Search.

Press the [H<] or [wi] button: Disc/ Folder Search Disc Search (Function of disc changer) Folder Search (Function of MP3/WMA) Selecting the disc set in the Disc changer or the folder recorded on the MP3/WMA media. Press the [DISC-] or [DISC+] button. Track/File, c/Folder Repeat Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or MP3/WMA folder you're listening to. Press the [REP] button. Each time the button is pressed the Repeat Play switches as shown below. In CD & External disc source Repeat play Display Track Repeat REP ONY"TREP ON° Disc Repeat [In Disc Changer) ‘DREP ON

Scan Play Playing the first part of each song on the disc or MP3WMA folder you are listening to and searching for the song you want to listen to. 1 Start Scan Play Press the [SCAN] button. "SCAN ON’/"TSCAN ON" is displayed. 2 Release it when the song you want to listen to is played Press the [SCAN] button. Random Play Play all the songs on the disc or MP3/WMA folder in random order. Press the [RDM] button. Each time the button is pressed Random Play turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "RDM ON is displayed. When the [1] button is pressed, the next song select starts. Magazine Random Play (Function of disc changer) Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random order. Press the [M.RDMI] button. Each time the button is pressed the Magazine Random Play turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "MRDM ON" is displayed When the [1] button is pressed, the next song select starts. 19 —

KDC-W4527_U.S 03.11.13 2:06 PM Page 20 CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features Folder Select (Function of MP3/WMA) Canceling the Folder Select mode | Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to. Press the [F.SEL] button. 1 Enter Folder Select mode Press the [F.SEL] button. *F-SELECT" is displayed During Select mode the folder information is displayed as shown below Function of the External CD changer / External CD player Disc Naming (DNPS) <Folder name display> Displays the current folder name.

Select the folder level Press the [FMI] or [AM] button. With the [FM] button you move 1 level down and with the [AM] button 1 level up Selecting a folder in the same level Press the [-#4] or [æ»1] button. With the [-@4@] button you move to the previous folder, and with the Bæ1] button to the next folder. Returning to the top level Press the [3] button. 3 Decide the folder to play Press the [1] button. The Folder Select mode releases, and the MP3/WMA in the folder being displayed is played: he methods for moving to other folders in the folder select mode re different from those in the folder search mode. See <Notes on playing MP3MWMA> (page 6) for details. Attaching a title to a CD. 1 Play the disc you want to attach a name to 2 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU "is displayed 3 Select Name set mode Press the [FM] or [AMI] button. Select the NAME SET" display. 4 Enter Name set mode Press the [-@4] or [w»1] button for at least 2 seconds. 5 Move the cursor to the enter character position Press the [-@4] or [æ»1] button. 6 Select the characters Press the [FM] or [AMI] button. 7 Repeat steps 5 through 6 and enter the name. 8 Exit Name Set mode Press the [MENU] button. + When operation stops for 10 seconds the name at that time is registered, and Name Set mode closes. + Media that you can attach a name to - External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the CD changer/ player. Refer to the CD changer/ player manual + The name of a CD can be changed by the same operation you used to name it —20—

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. 1 Enter Menu mode Press the IMENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed 2 Select the menu item Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Example: When you want to set the beep sound select the *BEEP" display. 3 Set the menu item Press the [-#4] or [æ»1] button. Example: When 'BEEP" is selected, each time the button is pressed it switches "BEEP ON" or "BEEP OFF". Select 1 of them as the setting You can continue by returning to step 2 and setting other items. 4 Exit Menu mode Press the [MENU] button. When other items that are applicable to the basic operation method bove are displayed afterwards their setting content chart is entered. (Normally the uppermost setting in the chart is the original setting. Also, the explanation for items that aren't applicable (<Manual Clock Adjustment>etc.) are entered step by step. Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF. Display Setting "BEEP ON" Beep is heard "BEEP OFF" Beep canceled Manual Clock Adjustment This adjustment can be done when the <Synchronize Clock> (page

Select Clock Adjustment mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the CLK AD." display. 2 Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the [-#4] or [æ»1] button for at least 2 seconds. The clock display blinks. 3 Adjust the hours Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Adjust the minutes Press the [-#4] or [æ»1] button. 4 Exit Clock adjustment mode Press the [MENU] button. 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. takes 3 to 4 minutes to synchronize the clock —_22—

KDC-W4527_U.S 03.11.13 2:06 PM Page 23 DSI (Disabled System Indicator) A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves. Display Setting "DSI ON" LED flashes "DSI OFF" LED OFF. Selectable Illumination Selecting the button illumination color as green or red. Display Setting "COL RED" The illumination color is red "COL GRN" The illumination color is green. News Bulletin with Timeout Setting I switches automatically when a news bulletin starts even if the radio isn't being listened to. Also, the time interval when interrupt is prohibited can be set. Display and Setting "NEWS OFF" NEWS 00M" NEWS 90M" When "NEWS 00M' — "NEWS 90M' is set, the News Bulletin Interrupt function is ON When the news bulletin starts, "NEWS" is displayed, and it switches to the news bulletin: If you choose the ‘20M' setting, further news bulletins will not be received for 20 minutes once the first news bulletin is received. + The news bulletin volume is the same level that was set for <Traffic Information> (page 14). + This 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, it switches to an FM station. cal Seek <in Tuner mode> Only stations whose reception is good are searched for in auto seek tuning. Display Setting

Menu system Tuning Mode Sets the tuning mode. <in Tuner mode> Tuning mode __ Display Operation Auto seek "AUTO 1° Automatic search for a station indicator Preset station "AUTO 2" Search in order of the stations in seek indicator the Preset memory. Manual "MANUAL" __ Normal manual tuning control Auto Memory Entry <in Tuner mode> For the operation method refer to <Auto Memory Entry> (page

AF (Alternative Frequency) When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch to another frequency broadcasting the same program in the same RDS network with better reception. Display Setting "AF ON" The AF function is ON AF OFF" The AF function is OFF. When the AF function is ON, the "RDS indicator is ON 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 particular network, to a specific region. Display Setting "REG ON" The Region Restrict Function is ON. "REG OFF’ The Region Restrict Function is OFF. Sometimes stations in the same network broadcast different programs or use different program service names. Auto TP Seek When the TI function is ON and poor reception conditions are experienced when listening to a traffic information station, another traffic information station with better reception will be searched for automatically. Display Setting "ATPS ON" The Auto TP Seek Function is ON. "ATPS OFF" The Auto TP Seek Function is OFF. Monaural Reception <in FM reception> Noise can be reduced when stereo broadcasts are received as monaural. Display Setting "MONO OFF The monaural reception is OFF. “MONO ON° The monaural reception is ON —_24—

KDC-W4527_U.S 03.11.13 2:06 PM Page 25 Text Scroll Setting the displayed text scroll. Display Setting "SCL MANU" Doesn't scroll "SCL AUTO" Scrolls when the display changes. The text scrolled is shown below. + CD text + Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Album name + MD title + Radio text ry Input Display Setting & Disc Na For selecting the display when switched to Auxiliary input source. For the Disc Naming refer to the <Disc Naming (DNPS)> {page 20). 1 Select Auxiliary input source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "AUX EXT" display. 2 Enter Menu mode Press the IMENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed 3 Select Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the [FMI] or [AM] button. Select the "AUX NAME" display. 4 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the [-#4] or [æ»1] button for at least 2 seconds. The presently selected Auxiliary input display is displayed 5 Select the Auxiliary input display Press the [-#4] or [æ»1] button. Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown below + "PORTABLE" 6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the IMENU] button. When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time is selected, and Auxiliary input display setting mode closes. Power OFF Timer Setting the timer to turn this unit's power OFF automatically when Standby mode continues. Using this setting can save the vehicle's battery power. Display Setting OFF —— Power OFF Timer function is OFF. "OFF 20M° Turns the power OFF after 20 minutes (Original setting) "OFF 40M° Turns the power OFF after 40 minutes "OFF 60M Turns the power OFF after 60 minutes —_25—

KDC-W4527_U.S 03.11.13 2:06 PM Page 26 Menu system CD Read Setting <in Standby mode> When there is a problem on playing a CD with special format, this setting play the CD by force. Display Setting "CD READ1" Play CD and MP3/AWMA. "CD READ2 Play CD by force Setting ‘CD READ2' cannot play MP3AWMA. Some music CDS may not be played back even in the ‘CD READ2" mode. —_26—

The use of any accessories except for those provided might result in damage to the unit. Make sure only to use the accessories shipped with the unit, as shown above. Installation Procedure

1. To prevent short circuits, remove the key from the ignition and

disconnect the © terminal of the battery.

2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit.

Connect the wire on the wiring hamness.

4. Take Connector B on the wiring harness and connect it to the

speaker connector in your vehicle

5. Take Connector À on the wiring harness and connect it to the

external power connector on our vehicle Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit. Install the unit in your car. Reconnect the © terminal of the battery. Press the reset button.

owoso e1f 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 inserting jacks until they lock completely. e1f your vehicle's ignition does not have an ACC position, or if the 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 (.e., it will not turn on and off along with the ignition). If you want to link the units power with the ignition, connect the ignition wire to a power source that can be turned on and off with the ignition key. + Ifthe fuse blows, 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 terminals. « 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 properly. +lfthe 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 —27—

KDC-W4527_U.S 03.11.13 2:06 PM Page 28 English Connectinq Wires to Terminals To Steering remote (Blue/Yellow) 7" {Optional Accessory) Connector Function Guide To connect the Disc changer, consult you” Disc changer manual. Pin Numbers for : So pres tor| Cable Color | Functions External Power (Connector A4 Yellow Battery A5 Blue/White [Power Control A7 Red Ignition (ACC) A8 Black Earth (Ground) Connection Speaker (Connector B-1 Purple Rear Right (+) B-2 Purple/Black |Rear Right B-3 Grey Front Right (+) B-4 Gray/Black Front Right (-) B-5 White Front Left (+) B-6 White/Black [Front Left (-) B-7 Green Rear Left (+) B-8 Green/Black [Rear Left (+ Rear left output (White KENWOOD disc changer input Rear right output (Red) Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISO-JASO) (Accessory@) <= D—— Antenne Cord (ISO) FM/AM antenna input Fuse (10A) Wiring harness lAccessory@} Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone rings or during conversation ee) To connect the KENWOOD navigation system, consult Your navigation manual TEL mute wire (Brown) TF7 If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. Battery wire (Yellow) Ignition wire (Red) Power control/ Motor antenna control wire {Blue/White) Connect either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle. A-7 Pin (Red) 18 16 M 12

Connector B 18 16 M 2 CACRENE —_28— A-4 Pin (Yellow Connector A

Installation Connecting the ISO Connector The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type of vehicle you drive. Make sure to make the proper connections to prevent damage to the unit The default connection for the wiring harness is described in the ISO connector pins are set as described in [2] or (31, make the connection as illustrated. Please be sure to reconnect the cable as shown install this unit to the Volkswagen vehicles etc. [1] (Default setting) The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle’s SO connector is linked with the ignition, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is connected to the constant power supply. Unit Vehicle Ignition cable (Red) —2#) + Battery cable (Yellow) à——2#) =} Etse—< A-4 Pin (Yellow) (2) The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO connector is connected to the constant power supply, and the A-4 pin (yellow is linked to the ignition below to A-7 Pin (Red) Unit Vehicle Ignition cable (Red) A-7 Pin (Red) + Eu A-4 Pin (Yellow) Battery cable (Yellow) [) The A4 pin (yellow) of the vehicle’s 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) Unit Vehicle Ignition cable (Red) à—#) + mes? A-7 Pin (Red) (<< A4 Pin (Yellow) When the connection is made as in [3] above, the unit's power will not be linked to the ignition key. For that reason, always make sure to tum off the unit's power when the ignition is turned off. To link the unit's power to the ignition, connect the ignition cable {ACC...red) to a power source that can be turned on and off with the ignition key. Battery cable (Yellow) M installation Firewall or metal support Screw (MAX) {commercially available) Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with à screwdriver or Säftepping similar utensil and screw Metal mounting ae (commercially … StraP available) {commercially available) Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (eg, the sound may skip) —29—

Installation HE Removing the hard rubber frame H Removing the Unit 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the 1 Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber frame> and to locks on the lower level then remove the hard rubber frame Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure 2 Remove the screw (M4x8) on the back panel 3 Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each a a side, as shown. Screw (M4X8) Accessory(@) Removal tool {commercially available)

‘Accessory@) Removal too! 2 When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two locations 4 Lower the removal tool ( à toward the bottom, and pull out the unit halfway TT while pressing towards the — inside LL 2 RES VAN 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 The frame can be removed from the top side in the same manner. careful not to drop it. —30—

Troubleshooting Guide What might seem to be a malfunction in your u: just be the result of slight misoperation or efore calling service, first check the following table for possible problems. may General ? The power does not turn ON. 4 The fuse has blown: “After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with one with the same rating. ? There's a source you can't switch. #_ There's no media inserted ur Set the media you want to listen to. If there's no media in this unit, you can't switch to each source #_ The Disc changer isn't connected ur Connect the Disc changer. If the Disc changer isn't connected to its input terminal, You can't switch to an external disc source ? The memory is erased when the ignition is turned OFF. #_ The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected ur Connect the wire correctiy, referring to the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>. ? The TEL mute function does not work. #_ The TEL mute wire is not connected properiy. ur Connect the wire correctiy, referring to the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>. ? The TEL mute function turns ON even though the TEL mute wi not connected. The TEL mute wire is touching a metal part of the car. «Pull the TEL mute wire away from the metal part of the car. ? Even i for. #_ Tuner source is selected «_High-pitched tone isn't compensated for when in Tuner source Loudness is turned ON, high-pitched tone isn't compensated ? No sound can be heard, or the volume is low. W_ The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side u_ Center the fader and balance settings. #_ The inputoutput wires or wiring harness are connected incorrectly. sx Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness correctly. See the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals> ? Te sound quality is poor or distorted. One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car. u_ Check the speaker wiring, # The speakers are not wired correctly. ur Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is connected to a different speaker. ? The Touch Sensor Tone doesn't sound. # The preout jack is being used. u_The Touch Sensor Tone can't be output from the preout jack ? Even though Synchronize Clock is ON, the clock can't be adjusted. The received RDS station isn't sending time data u_Receive another RDS station. Tuner source ? Radio reception is poor. w The car antenna is not extended. u_ Pull the antenne out all the way. # The antenna control wire is not connected. ur Connect the wire correctiy, referring to the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals> ? It isn't the set Traffic information sound volume. # The set sound volume is less than the tuner sound volume. u_ If the tuner sound volume is louder than the set sound volume,the tuner sound volume is used. _31—

Troubleshooting Guide Disc source ? “AUX EXT" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode. #_ Unsupported dise changer is connected «Use the disc changer mentioned in the IMPORTANT INFORMATION of the section on <Safety precautions> (page 3) ? L specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead. The specified CD is quite dirty. «Clean the CD MP3/WMA source ? Cannot play an MP3/WMA. #_ The media is scratched or dirty. «Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on <About CDS> (page 5). ? The sound skips when an MP3/WMA is being played. The media is scratched or dirty. 1 Clean the media, referring to the section on <CD cleaning> (page 5). V7 The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified « Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified dise. The disc is severely scratched «x _Try another disc instead ? A CD ejects as soon as loaded. # The CD is quite dirty. «Clean the CD, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on <About CDs> (page 5) ? Can't remove disc. w The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed since the vehicle ACC switch was turned OFF, «The disc can only be removed within 10 minutes of the ACC switch being turned OFF. If more than 10 minutes has elapsed, turn the ACC switch ON again and press the Eject button ? The dise won't insert. # There's already another disc inserted «Press the [A] button and remove the disc. ? Direct Search can't be done. 4 Another function is ON “Turn Random Play or other functions OFF. ? Track Search can't be done. # For the discs/folders first or last song. «For each disc/folder, Track Search can't be done in the backward direction for the first song or in the forward direction for the last song #_ The recording condition is bad #_Record the media again or use another media ? The MP3/WMA track time isn't displayed correctly. «There are times when it isn't displayed correctly according to the MP3ANMA recording conditions: If the following situations, consult your nearest service center: Even though the disc changer is connected, the Disc Changer source is not ON, with AUX EXT' showing in the display during the Changer Mode: —_32—

KDC-W4527_U.S 03.11.13 2:06 PM Page 33 D The messages shown below display your systems HOLD: condition. EJECT: No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc NO DISC: E-04: E-05: BLANK NO TRACK: E15: NO PANEL: E-77: E-99: magazine is not completely loaded “ Load the disc magazine properly. No CD in the unit. < Insert the CD NO NAME: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. “ Load a disc into the disc magazine. WAITING: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. LOAD: “ Load a disc into the disc magazine. The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD is READING scratched a lot. IN (Blink} « Clean the CD and load it correctiy. The CD is upside-down « Load the CD correct. Nothing has been recorded on the MD UNSUPPRT. 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. “ Use media that has data recorded that the unit can play. PROTECT: The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to this unit has been removed «> Replace it. The unit is malfunctioning for some reason “ Press the reset button on the unit. If 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. f the "E-9° code does not disappear, consult Your nearest service center. —_33—

The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds 60°C {140°F), stopping all operation. < Cool down the unit by opening the windows or turning on the air conditioner. As the temperature falls below 60°C {140°F), the disc will start playing again. Attempted to display DNPS during the CD play having no disc names preset. 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. 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. À MP3ANMA is played with a format that this unit can't support D — À copy-protected file is played

This is the privileged Microsoft® Windows Media Audio file.

KDC-W4527_U.S 03.11.13 2:06 PM Page 34 Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Frequency range (50 kHz space) 87.5 MHz — 108.0 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) 0.7 HiV/75 @ Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) 1.6 LV/75 Q Frequency response (+3 dB) 30 Hz 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) 65 dB Selectivity (DIN) (4400 kHz) = 80 dB Stereo separation (1 kHz) 35 dB MW tuner section Frequency range (9 kHz space) 531 kHz 1611 KHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) 25 pV LW tuner section Frequency range 153 KHz- 281 kHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) 45 pV CD player section Laser diode GaAlAs Digital filter (D/A) 8 Times Over Sampling D/A Converter 1 Bit Spindle speed Wow & Flutter 1000 — 400 rpm (CLV 2times) Below Measurable Limit Frequency response (41 dB) 10 Hz 20 kHz Total harmonic distortion (1 KHzi 0.01 % Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz) 105 dB Dynamic range 93 dB Channel separation 85 dB MP3 decode Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 WMA decode Compliant with Windows Media Audio Audio section Maximum output power Output power (DIN 45324, +B=14.4V) Tone action Bass Middle Treble Preout level / Load (during disc play) Preout impedance (during disc play) General Operating voltage (11 — 16V allowable Current consumption Installation Size (W x H x D) Weight — 34— 50 W x 4 30 W x 4 100 Hz +10 dB 1 kHz +10 dB 10 kHz +10 dB 2000 mV/10 ka < 600 Q 182 x 53 x 155 mm