CD-RECEIVER
KDC-W3041 KDC-W312 KDC-W241 KDC-241
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
© B64-3903-10/01 (EW/E2W)
Contents
Before use
Basic Operation
General functions
Tuner functions
Disc play functions
General Operation
Audio Control
Audio Setup
Speaker Setting
Switching Display
Tuner Operation
PTY (Program Type) Program Type preset
Changing Language for PTY Function
Music disc/Audio file Operation
Folder Select
Menu Operation
Menu System
Manual Clock Adjustment
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Demonstration mode Setting
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Before use
2WARNING
To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions:
•To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit.
Before using this unit 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 11).
How to reset your unit
•If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset button is pressed.
•Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails to operate correctly. Normal operation should be restored.
Reset button
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 badly, wipe the stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe it again with a clean soft dry cloth.
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•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 Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe them with a clean soft dry cloth.
Lens Fogging
When 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, 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.
•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 A-Z 0-9 @ " ‘ ` % & * + – = , . / \ < > [ ] ( ) : ; ^ - { } | ~ .
•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.
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.
•If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs, use the CD only after removing the burrs with a 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
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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.)
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Basic Operation
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[VOL] [SRC] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [TI]/[AUTO] [B.BOOST]
General functions
Power/Source select button |
[SRC] |
Turns on the power. |
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When the power is on, the source switches between Tuner (“TUNER”) , CD (“CD”) , Auxiliary input (“AUX”), and Standby (“STANDBY”) each time this button is pressed.
Press at least 1 second to turn off the power.
Volume control |
[VOL] |
Bass boost |
[B.BOOST] |
Switches between Boost 1 (“BB-L L1”), Boost 2 (“BB-L L2”), and Boost off (“BB-L OFF”) each time this button is pressed.
Faceplate release 
Release
Releases the faceplate lock so that it can be removed. Refer to the following diagram when reattaching the faceplate.
Auxiliary input 
Auxiliary input
Connect a portable audio device with mini-plug cable (3.5 ø).
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•Use the mini-plug cable which is stereo type and does not have any resistance.
Muting volume upon reception of phone call
When there is a call, “CALL” is displayed and the audio system is paused.
When the call ends, “CALL” disappears and the audio system comes back on.
The audio system comes back on when [SRC] is pressed during a call.
Subwoofer output (KDC-W3041/KDC-W312)
Control knob
Switches between ON (“SW ON”) and OFF (“SW OFF”) each time the bottom side is pressed for at least 2 seconds.
Text/Title scroll (KDC-W3041/KDC-W312/
KDC-W241) |
Control knob |
Scrolls the CD, audio fi le, and Radio text display when pressing the top side for at least 2 seconds.
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•The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts.
•Keep the faceplate in its faceplate case while detached.
•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 of the unit or faceplate with your fingers.
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Tuner functions
Band select 
Control knob
Switches between FM1, FM2, and FM3 each time the top side is pressed.
Switches to AM when the bottom side is pressed.
Tuning 
Control knob
Changes the frequency when the left or right side is pressed.
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• During reception of stereo stations the “ST” indicator is ON.
Traffic information (KDC-W3041/KDC-W312/
KDC-241) 
[TI]
Turns ON or OFF the Traffic Information function. When the function is turned ON, “TI” indicator is ON. If traffic bulletin starts when the function is ON, “TRAFFIC” is displayed and traffic information is received.
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•If the volume is adjusted during reception of traffic information, the adjusted volume is memorized automatically. The memorized volume will be applied next time the Traffic Information function is turned ON.
Tuning mode select (KDC-W241) |
[AUTO] |
Switches the Tuning mode each time this button is pressed. Refer to “AUTO1, AUTO2, MANUAL” of <Appendix> (page 12).
Preset memory 
[1] - [6]
Memorize the station selected when pressing for at least 2 seconds.
Auto memory entry 
[TI]/ [AUTO]
Memorizes six stations with good reception automatically when pressed for at least 2 seconds.
Preset tuning |
[1] - [6] |
Recalls the memorized station.
: Indicates the button etc. to operate.
Disc play functions
Disc play 
Disc slot
Starts playing when a disc is inserted.
When a CD is inserted, the “IN” indicator is ON.
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•3 inch CD cannot be used. Attempt to insert using an adapter can cause malfunction.
•Refer to <About Audio file> (page 12) for the Audio file by models you can play.
Pause and play 
Control knob
Switches between pause and play each time the center is pressed.
Disc ejection 
[0]
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•You can eject the disc for 10 minutes after switching off the engine.
Music search |
Control knob |
Changes the music when the left or right side is pressed.
Fast reverses or forwards the music while pressing the left or right side.
Folder search (KDC-W3041/KDC-W312/KDC-W241)
Control knob
Changes the folder containing the audio fi le when the top or bottom side is pressed.
Track/ File/ Folder repeat play |
[4] |
Switches between Track Repeat (“TRAC REP”) and OFF (“REP OFF”) when pressed while playing a CD. Switches between File Repeat (“FILE REP”), Folder Repeat (“FOLD REP”), and OFF (“REP OFF”) when pressed while playing an audio fi le.
Scan play 
[2]
Successively plays the intro of the music in the disc or folder.
“TRAC SCN”/ “FILE SCN” is displayed during Scan Play.
Random play 
[3]
Randomly plays the music in the disc or folder.
“DISC RDM”/ “FOLD RDM” is displayed during Random Play.
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General Operation
Audio Control
1Select the source to adjust
Press the [SRC] button.
2Enter Audio Control mode
Press the [VOL] knob.
3Select the Audio item to adjust
Press the [VOL] knob.
Adjustment Item |
Display |
Range |
Subwoofer level* |
“SW L” |
–15 — +15 |
System Q |
“NATURAL”/ |
Natural/Rock/Pops/Easy/Top |
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“ROCK”/“POPS”/ |
40/Jazz/User setting |
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Bass level |
“BAS L” |
–8 — +8 |
Middle level |
“MID L” |
–8 — +8 |
Treble level |
“TRE L” |
–8 — +8 |
Balance |
“BAL” |
Left 15 — Right 15 |
Fader |
“FAD” |
Rear 15 — Front 15 |
Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode)
*Function of KDC-W3041/W312.
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• “USER”: This appears when Bass level, Middle level, and Treble level are adjusted. When “USER” is selected, these levels are recalled.
4Adjust the Audio item
Turn the [VOL] knob.
5Exit Audio Control mode
Press any button.
Press a button other than the [VOL] knob.
Audio Setup
Setting the Sound system.
1Select the source to adjust
Press the [SRC] button.
2Enter Audio Setup mode
Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.
3Select the Audio Setup item to adjust
Press the [VOL] knob.
Adjustment Item |
Display |
Range |
Low Pass Filter* |
“LPF” |
80/120/160/Through Hz |
Volume offset |
“V-OFF” |
–8 — ±0 (AUX: -8 — +8) |
*Function of KDC-W3041/W312.
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• Volume offset: Sets each source’s volume as a difference from the basic volume.
4Adjust the Audio setup item
Turn the [VOL] knob.
5Exit Audio Setup mode
Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.
Speaker Setting
Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type.
1Enter Standby
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the “STANDBY” display.
2Enter Speaker Setting mode
Press the [VOL] knob.
3Select the Speaker type
Turn the [VOL] knob.
Speaker type |
Display |
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OFF |
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“SP OFF” |
For 5 |
& 4 in. speaker |
“SP 5/4” |
For 6 |
& 6x9 in. speaker |
“SP 6*9/6” |
For the OEM speaker |
“SP OEM” |
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4Exit Speaker Setting mode
Press the [VOL] knob.
Switching Display
Changing the information displayed.
1Enter Switching Display mode
Press the center of the Control knob for at least 1 second.
“DISP SEL” is displayed.
2Select the Display item
Press the right or left side of the Control knob.
In Tuner source
Information |
Display |
Program Service name or Frequency |
“FREQ”/“FREQ/PS” |
Radio text, Program Service name or Frequency* |
“R-TEXT” |
Clock |
“CLOCK” |
* This is not displayed on the KDC-W241/KDC-241.
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