CD-RECEIVER

KDC-W3534

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

B64-3488-00/00 (E0,W0)

Contents

Safety precautions Notes About MP3 and WMA About CDs General features
Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator System Q Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Switching Display Dimmer Control Theft Deterrent Faceplate

Menu system

Menu System Touch Sensor Tone Manual Clock Adjustment Synchronize Clock 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 Text Scroll Power OFF Timer CD Read Setting
Accessories/ Installation Procedure 24 Connecting Wires to Terminals 12 Installation Removing the Unit Troubleshooting Guide 14 Specifications 32

Tuner features

Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning

RDS features

Traffic Information PTY (Program Type) Program Type preset Changing Language for PTY Function

CD player features

Playing CD & Audio file Fast Forwarding and Reversing Track/File Search Folder Search Track/File/Folder Repeat Scan Play Random Play Folder Select Text/Title Scroll

English

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 safetys sake, leave the mounting and wiring work to professionals.
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.

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.

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.

English |

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. If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset button is pressed.

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.
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
Reset button The characters which can be displayed by this unit are A-Z 0-9 @ " ` % & * + = ,. / \ < > [ ] ( ) : ; ^-{}|~. The RDS feature wont 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. If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe them with a clean soft dry cloth.
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)
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.

About MP3 and WMA

The playable MP3/WMA file (hereafter called Audio file) and the media format has the following limitation. The Audio file, which is not conforming to the specification, may not play normally, or the file and folder names may not display correctly.
The maximum number of characters for display
File/Folder name: 64 (Joliet: 32)/ 200 characters MP3 ID3 Tag/ WMA Contents property: 30 characters

About CDs

Handling CDs
Do not touch the recording surface of the CD.

Removing CDs

When removing CDs from this unit, pull them out horizontally.

CDs that cannot be used

CDs that are not round cannot be used.
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. Do not stick tape etc. on the CD, or use a CD with tape stuck on it.

When using a new CD

If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs, use the CD only after removing the burrs with a ballpoint pen, etc.
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 CDR/CD-RW recorder instruction manual.)

Burrs Burrs

CD storage
Do not place CDs in direct sunlight (On the seat or dashboard etc.) or where the temperature is high. Store CDs in their cases.

CD accessories

Do not use disc type accessories.

CD cleaning

Clean from the center of the disc and move outward.

General features

Release button

Control knob

ATT/DIM

LOUD indicator

ATT indicator

Clock display

Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.

Volume

Increasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise. Decreasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise.

Selecting the Source

Press the [SRC] button. Source required Tuner CD Standby (Illumination only mode) Display "TUNER" "CD" "STANDBY"

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.
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 23).

System Q

Selecting the best sound setting preset for different types of music.
Audio Control 1 Select the source to adjust

Press the [SRC] button.

1 Select the source to set
2 Enter Audio Control mode

Press the [VOL] knob.

2 Select the Sound type
Press the [Q] button. When you press the button once, the current sound setting is displayed. Each time you press the button, the sound setting alternates. Sound setting Natural Rock Pops Easy Top 40 Jazz Display "NATURAL" "ROCK" "POPS" "EASY" "TOP40" "JAZZ"

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. Adjustment Item Display Range 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)
Change each setting value with the <Speaker Setting> (page 10). First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting. When the value is set up by <Audio Control> (page 9), "USER" is displayed.
5 Exit Audio Control mode
Press any button. Press a button other than the [VOL] knob, [SRC], [0] and [ATT] button.

Audio Setup

Setting the Sound system, such as Volume offset and Loudness. Speaker type OFF For 5 & 4 in. speaker For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker For the OEM speaker Display "SP OFF" "SP 5/4" "SP 6*9/6" "SP OEM"
1 Select the source to adjust

2 Enter Audio Setup mode

Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.
4 Exit Speaker Setting mode
3 Select the Audio Setup item to adjust

Switching Display

Changing the information displayed.
4 Adjust the Audio setup item
Turn the [VOL] knob. Adjustment Item Volume offset Loudness Display "V-OFF" "LOUD" Range ON/OFF
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 [4] or [].
Volume offset: Sets each sources volume as a difference from the basic volume. Loudness: Compensates for low and high tones during low volume. When Loudness is ON, "LOUD" indicator is ON.

In Tuner source

Information Program Service name or Frequency (FM) Frequency (MW, LW) Clock Display "FREQ/PS" "FREQ" "CLOCK"

5 Exit Audio Setup mode

In CD source
Information Disc title Track title Track number & Play time Clock Display "D-TITLE"* "T-TITLE"* "P-TIME" "CLOCK"

Speaker Setting

Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type.

In Audio file source

Information Song title & Artist name Album name & Artist name Folder name File name Track number & Play time Clock Display "TITLE"* "ALBUM"* "FOLDER" "FILE" "P-TIME" "CLOCK"

1 Enter Standby

Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STANDBY" display.
2 Enter Speaker Setting mode
3 Select the Speaker type
Turn the [VOL] knob. Each time you turn the knob, the setting alternates between the settings shown in the table below.

In Standby

Information Source name Clock Display "SRC NAME" "CLOCK"
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft.
3 Exit Switching Display mode

Press the Control knob.

* If the contents of the information cannot be displayed, Play time is displayed. Album name cannot be displayed in WMA file.
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 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.

Dimmer Control

You can lower the brightness of the display by using the dimmer function. Press the [DIM] button for at least 1 second. Each time you press the button for 1 second, the Dimmer control turns ON or OFF. When the Dimmer control is ON, "DIM ON" is displayed.

During reception of an AM station when the Traffic Information 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 [4] or [].
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.

PTY (Program Type)

Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station.
Speech and Music include the Program type shown below. Music: No.12 17, Speech: No.3 11, 18 25, 31 You can put the Program Type in the [1] [6] button memory and for quick recall. Refer to the <Program Type preset> (page 15). You can change the display language. Refer to <Changing Language for PTY Function> (page 16).

1 Enter PTY mode

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 program types shown in the table below. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. Program Type Speech Music News Current Affairs Information Sport Education Drama Culture Science Varied Pop Music Rock Music Easy Listening Music Light Classical Serious Classical Other Music Weather Finance Childrens programs Social Affairs Religion Phone In Travel Leisure Jazz Music Country Music National Music Oldies Music Folk Music Documentary Display "SPEECH" "MUSIC" "NEWS" "AFFAIRS" "INFO" "SPORT" "EDUCATE" "DRAMA" "CULTURE" "SCIENCE" "VARIED" "POP M" "ROCK M" "EASY M" "LIGHT M" "CLASSICS" "OTHER M" "WEATHER" "FINANCE" "CHILDREN" "SOCIAL" "RELIGION" "PHONE IN" "TRAVEL" "LEISURE" "JAZZ" "COUNTRY" "NATION M" "OLDIES" "FOLK M" "DOCUMENT"

3 Search for the selected Program Type
station Push the Control knob towards [4] or []. When you want to search for other stations, push [4] or [] of the Control knob again.
When the selected Program Type is not found, "NO PTY" is displayed. Select another Program Type.

4 Exit PTY mode

Program Type preset
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 15).
2 Preset the Program Type
Press the desired [1] [6] button for at least 2 seconds.
Recalling the preset Program Type
2 Recall the Program Type
Changing Language for PTY Function
Selecting the Program Type display language.
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 alternates between the languages shown in the table below. Language English French German Display "ENGLISH" "FRENCH" "GERMAN"
4 Exit Changing Language mode

RDM/ 3

IN indicator

Track number

Play time
Playing CD & Audio file
When a disc is inserted Press the [SRC] button. Select the "CD" display.
When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON.
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
Fast Forwarding Hold down toward [] 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 while the Audio file is being searched.
Pause and play Press the Control knob. Each time you press the knob, the audio pauses or plays. Eject the CD Press the [0] button.

Track/File Search

Searching for a song on the disc or in the Audio file folder. Push the Control knob towards [4] or [].].

Scan Play

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

Function of Audio file

Folder Search
Selecting the folder recorded on the Audio file media. Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].
to is played Press the [SCAN] button.

Random Play

Play all the songs on the disc or Audio file folder in random order.

Track/File/Folder Repeat

Replaying the song 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.
Press the [RDM] button. Each time you press the button, Random Play turns ON or OFF. When the Random mode is ON, "DISC RDM"/ "FOLD RDM" is displayed.
When you push the Control knob toward [], the next random song starts.
Repeat play Track Repeat OFF Display "TRAC REP" "REP OFF"
Repeat play File Repeat Folder Repeat OFF Display "FILE REP" "FOLD REP" "REP OFF"

Folder Select

Quickly selecting the folder you want to hear.
1 Enter Folder Select mode
Press the [F.SEL] button. "FOLD 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 [4] or []. With the [4] of the Control knob, you move to the previous folder, and with the [] of the Control knob, to the next folder. Returning to the top level Press the [3] button.

Text/Title Scroll

Scrolling the displayed CD text or Audio file text. Push the Control knob toward [FM] for at least 2 seconds.
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.

RDS indicator

Menu display

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.
Example: When you select "BEEP", each time you push the knob it alternates between "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.

1 Enter Menu mode

Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed.
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.

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 menu item

In Standby mode

Touch Sensor Tone

Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF. Display "BEEP ON" "BEEP OFF" Setting Beep is heard. Beep canceled.

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 "SPRM ON" "SPRM OFF" Setting Plays sound using the Supreme function. Plays the original sound stored in the audio file.

Manual Clock Adjustment

You can do this adjustment when the <Synchronize Clock> (page 21) is set as OFF.
1 Select Clock Adjustment mode
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "CLK ADJ" display.
The sound effect may be imperceptible depending on the relationship between the audio file format and setting.
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

Synchronize Clock

Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this units clock. Display "SYNC ON" "SYNC OFF" Setting Synchronizes the time. Adjust the time manually.
It takes 3 to 4 minutes to synchronize the clock.
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 "NEWS OFF" "NEWS 00M" "NEWS 90M" When you set "NEWS 00M" "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.

In FM reception

Monaural Reception
You can reduce the noise when stereo broadcasts are received as monaural. Display "MONO OFF" "MONO ON" Setting The monaural reception is OFF. The monaural reception is ON.

CD Read Setting

When there is a problem with playing a CD with special format, this setting plays the CD by force. Display "CD READ1" "CD READ2" Setting Play CD and Audio file. Play CD by force.

Text Scroll

Setting the displayed text scroll. Display "SCL MANU" "SCL AUTO" Setting Doesnt scroll. Scrolls when the display changes.
Setting "CD READ2" cannot play Audio file. Some music CDs may not play even in the "CD READ2" mode.
The text scrolled is listed below. - CD text - Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Album name
Accessories/ Installation Procedure
Accessories 1..1 2..2 3..1 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. 3. Connect the wire on the wiring harness. 4. Take Connector B on the wiring harness and connect it to the speaker connector in your vehicle. 5. Take Connector A on the wiring harness and connect it to the external power connector on your vehicle. 6. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit. 7. Install the unit in your car. 8. Reconnect the - terminal of the battery. 9. Press the reset button.
If the power is not turned ON (or it 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. If your car is not prepared for this special connectionsystem, consult your Kenwood dealer. Only use antenna conversion adaptors (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. If your vehicles 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 (i.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. If the 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. If the 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.

Connecting Wires to Terminals

FM/AM antenna input

Antenna Cord (ISO) Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISOJASO) (Accessory3) Fuse (10A) Wiring harness (Accessory1)

TEL mute wire (Brown)

Not Used Do not let the wire come out from the tab.
If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. Power control/ Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White)

P.CONT ANT.CONT

Battery wire (Yellow) Ignition wire (Red)
Connect either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle.

See next page.

A7 Pin (Red) A4 Pin (Yellow)

Connector A

Connector B

Connector Function Guide

Pin Numbers for ISO Connectors External Power Connector A-4 A-5 A-7 A-8 Speaker Connector B-1 B-2 B-3 B-4 B-5 B-6 B-7 B-8 Cable Colour Functions
2WARNING 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 1 below. If the ISO connector pins are set as described in 2 or 3, make the connection as illustrated. Please be sure to reconnect the cable as shown 2 below to install this unit to the Volkswagen vehicles etc.
Yellow Blue/White Red Black
Battery Power Control Ignition (ACC) Earth (Ground) Connection
Purple Purple/Black Gray Gray/Black White White/Black Green Green/Black
Rear Right (+) Rear Right () Front Right (+) Front Right () Front Left (+) Front Left () Rear Left (+) Rear Left ()
1 (Default setting) The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicles ISO connector is linked with the ignition, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is connected to the constant power supply.
Ignition cable (Red) Unit Battery cable (Yellow) A-7 Pin (Red) Vehicle A-4 Pin (Yellow)
2 The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicles ISO connector is connected to the constant power supply, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is linked to the ignition.
3 The A-4 pin (yellow) of the vehicles 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).
When the connection is made as in 3 above, the units power will not be linked to the ignition key. For that reason, always make sure to turn off the units power when the ignition is turned off. To link the units 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.

Installation

Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Firewall or metal support
Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place. Self-tapping screw (commercially available) Screw (M4X8) (commercially available)

No sound can be heard, or the volume is low. The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side. Center the fader and balance settings. The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected incorrectly. Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness correctly. See the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>. The values of Volume offset are low. Turn up the Volume offset, referring to the section on <Audio Setup> (page 10). The sound quality is poor or distorted. One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car. Check the speaker wiring. The speakers are not wired correctly. Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is connected to a different speaker. Even though Synchronize Clock is ON, the clock cant be adjusted. The received RDS station isnt sending time data. Receive another RDS station.

Tuner source

Radio reception is poor. The car antenna is not extended. Pull the antenna out all the way. The antenna control wire is not connected. Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
Disc source Audio file source
The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead. The specified CD is quite dirty. Clean the CD. The disc is severely scratched. Try another disc instead. A CD ejects as soon as it is loaded. The CD is quite dirty. Clean the CD, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on <About CDs> (page 7). Cant remove disc. 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 disc wont insert. Theres already another disc inserted. Press the [0] button and remove the disc. Direct Search cant be done. Another function is ON. Turn Random Play or other functions OFF.
Cannot play an Audio file. The media is scratched or dirty. Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on <About CDs> (page 7). The sound skips when an Audio file is being played. The media is scratched or dirty. Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on <About CDs> (page 7). The recording condition is bad. Record the media again or use another media. The Audio file track time isnt displayed correctly. -- There are times when it isnt displayed correctly according to the Audio file recording conditions. Supreme does not take effect when it is turned ON. Little high-frequency component. Supreme would not take effect with songs with little high-frequency component. Songs that have not been encoded at bit rates at 96 kbps or less (fs = 32k, 44.1 k, 48 kHz) or those that have been encoded at a variable bit rate cannot be decoded to reproduce their highfrequency components. ---