CD-RECEIVER
KDC-W4037 KDC-W3537 KDC-W3037 KDC-W311 KDC-W237
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
© B64-3554-00/00 (E0/E20)
Contents
Safety precautions |
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Notes |
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General features |
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Power
Selecting the Source
Volume
Attenuator
Audio Control
Audio Setup
Bass Boost
Speaker Setting
Switching Display
Subwoofer Output
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
TEL Mute
Tuner features |
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Tuning |
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Tuning Mode |
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Station Preset Memory |
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Auto Memory Entry |
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Preset Tuning |
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RDS features |
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Traffic Information |
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Radio Text Scroll |
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PTY (Program Type) |
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Program Type preset |
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Changing Language for PTY Function |
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CD/Audio file/External disc control |
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features |
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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
Menu system |
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Menu System
Security Code Touch Sensor Tone
Manual Clock Adjustment Synchronize Clock
DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Selectable Illumination Dimmer
Switching preout Supreme Setting
News Bulletin with Timeout Setting 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 |
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Accessories/ Installation Procedure |
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Connecting Wires to Terminals |
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Installation/Removing the Unit |
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Troubleshooting Guide |
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Specifications |
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Safety precautions
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.
•Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and experience. For safety’s sake, leave the mounting and wiring work to professionals.
2CAUTION
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 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 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. If 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.
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. 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.
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•You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectly.
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.
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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 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.
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.
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 25).
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About Audio file
•Playable Audio file
MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma)
•Playable disc media
CD-R/RW/ROM
•Playable disc file format
ISO 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 files are played in the order from to .
CD ( ) <<: Folderer v vv: Audiofile
v
v
v
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v.
An online manual about audio files is put on the site, www.ke wood.com/aud of e/. On 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.
•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
. This unit may not correctly 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.)
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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>
1.Select the preset band for Auto Ensemble Memory Entry.
2.Press the [AME] button for at least 2 seconds. Open Auto Ensemble Memory Entry.
After storing in the memory finishes, the number of the 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.
This Product is not installed by the manufacturer of a 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
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.
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General features
Release button |
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Control knob |
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Auxiliary input
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ATT indicator |
Clock display |
Power
Turning ON the Power
Press the [SRC] button.
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•When 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
Press the [SRC] button.
Source required |
Display |
Tuner |
"TUNER" |
CD |
"CD" |
External disc (Optional accessory)** |
"CD CH" |
Auxiliary input* |
"AUX" |
Auxiliary input (Optional accessory)** |
"AUX EXT" |
Standby (Illumination only mode) |
"STANDBY" |
*An equipment such as a portable audio player can be connected to the auxiliary input terminal using a commercially available mini-plug (3.5ø).
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•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.
Volume
Increasing Volume
Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise.
Decreasing Volume
Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise.
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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 "ATT" indicator blinks.
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.
Each time you press the knob, the item to be adjusted alternates between the items shown in the table below.
4Adjust the Audio item
Turn the [VOL] knob.
Adjustment Item |
Display |
Range |
Subwoofer level* |
"SW L" |
–15 — +15 |
System Q |
"NATURAL"/"ROCK"/ |
Natural/Rock/Pops/Easy/ |
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"POPS"/"EASY"/ |
Top 40/Jazz |
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"TOP40"/"JAZZ" |
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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)
⁄ 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
5Exit Audio Control mode
Press any button.
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Press a button other than the [VOL] knob and [ATT] button.
Audio Setup
Setting the Sound system, such as Volume offset.
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.
Each time you press the knob, the item to be adjusted alternates between the items shown in the table below.
4Adjust the Audio setup item
Turn 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) |
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• Volume offset: Sets each source’s volume as a difference from the basic volume.
• *Function of KDC-W4037
5Exit Audio Setup mode
Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.
Bass Boost
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 |
Bass Boost 1 |
"BB-L L1" |
Bass Boost 2 |
"BB-L L2" |
Bass Boost off |
"BB-L OFF" |
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.
Each time you turn the knob, the setting alternates between the settings shown in the table below.
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 Control knob for at least 1 second.
"DISP SEL" is displayed.
2Select the Display item
Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢].
In Tuner source (KDC-W237)
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Information |
Display |
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Frequency |
"FREQ" |
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Clock |
"CLOCK" |
In Tuner source |
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Information |
Display |
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Frequency (MW, LW) |
"FREQ" |
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Program Service name (FM) |
"FREQ/PS" |
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Radio text, Program Service name (FM) |
"R-TEXT" |
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Clock |
"CLOCK" |
In CD & External disc source
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Information |
Display |
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Disc title |
"D-TITLE" |
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Track title |
"T-TITLE" |
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Play time & Track number |
"P-TIME" |
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Clock |
"CLOCK" |
In Audio file source |
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Information |
Display |
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Song title & Artist name |
"TITLE" |
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Album name & Artist name |
"ALBUM" |
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Folder name |
"FOLDER" |
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File name |
"FILE" |
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Play time & Track number |
"P-TIME" |
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Clock |
"CLOCK" |
In Standby/ Auxiliary input source |
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Information |
Display |
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Source name |
"SRC NAME" |
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Clock |
"CLOCK" |
3Exit Switching Display mode
Press the Control knob.
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•Album name cannot be displayed in WMA file.
•If the selected display item does not have any information, alternative information is displayed.
Function of KDC-W4037
Subwoofer Output
Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF.
Push the Control knob toward [AM] for at least 2 seconds.
Each time you push the knob, Subwoofer output switches ON and OFF.
When it is ON, "SW ON" is displayed.
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General features
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft.
Removing the Faceplate
Press the Release button.
The faceplate unlocks, allowing you to detach it.
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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 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
1Align the projections on the unit with the grooves on the faceplate.
Projections
Grooves
2Push the faceplate in until it clicks.
The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit.
TEL Mute
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.
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•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 to Terminals> (page 29).
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Tuner features
Control knob
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ST indicator
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Band display |
Frequency display Preset station number |
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Tuning
Selecting the station.
1Select tuner source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "TUNER" display.
2Select the band
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].
Each time you push the knob toward [FM], it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
3Tune up or down band
Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢].
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•During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON.
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.
Tuning mode |
Display |
Operation |
Auto seek |
"AUTO 1" |
Automatic search for a station. |
Preset station seek |
"AUTO 2" |
Search in order of the stations in |
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the Preset memory. |
Manual |
"MANUAL" |
Normal manual tuning control. |
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