CD-RECEIVER

KDC-W4534 KDC-W4034A/G/AY/GY KDC-W434A/G/GY KDC-W410A/G/AY/GY KDC-W40G KDC-3034A/G

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

B64-3294-00/00 (EW/EN/E2W/E2N)

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 TEL Mute

Menu system

Menu System Security Code Touch Sensor Tone Manual Clock Adjustment Synchronize Clock DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Selectable Illumination 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 Power OFF Timer CD Read Setting Demonstration mode Setting

Tuner features

Tuning Tuning Mode Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning
Accessories/ Installation Procedure Connecting Wires to Terminals Installation 14 Removing the Unit Troubleshooting Guide Specifications

RDS features

Traffic Information Radio Text Scroll PTY (Program Type) Program Type preset Changing Language for PTY Function
CD/Audio file/External disc control features 17
Playing CD & Audio file Playing External Disc Fast Forwarding and Reversing Track/File Search Disc Search/Folder Search Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Scan Play Random Play Magazine 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.
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.
You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectly.

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.

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 condesnation 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.
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.

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. Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails to operate correctly. Normal operation should be restored.

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).
About DAB Tuner control (KDC-W4534)
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.
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.

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
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 comforming 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) characters MP3 ID3 Tag/ WMA Contents property: 30 characters
File/Folder name is the number of the characters including the extensions. MP3 ID3 Tag can only display the tag of Ver1.0 1.1.

Playable Audio file

MP3, WMA: KDC-W4534/W4034A/W4034AY/ W4034G/W4034GY/W434A/W434G/ W410A/W410AY/W410G/W410GY/ W40G/W434GY
Attach the correct extension for the Audio file (MP3: ".MP3", WMA: ".WMA") Do not attach the extensions to files other than the Audio file. If the extension is attached, the file, which is not the Audio file, will play and outputs a loud noise, causing damage to the speaker. The files with copy protection cannot be played. The settings of your encoding software and the environment in which it is used may now allow you to play or view specific audio files. For encoding specifications and instructions on how to set encoding software, browse through software help or check with the developers.
Limitation of structure for the file and the folder
Maximum number of directory levels: 8 Maximum number of folders: 100 Maximum number of files per folder: 255

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.
The time until full power OFF can be set in <Power OFF Timer> (page 25).

Volume

Increasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise.

Selecting the Source

Press the [SRC] button. Source required Tuner CD External disc* (Optional accessory) Auxiliary input* Standby (Illumination only mode) Display "TUNER" "CD" "CD CH" "AUX EXT" "STANDBY"
Decreasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise.

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.
* Function of the KDC-W4534 This unit automatically turns full power OFF after 20 minutes lapses in Standby mode in order to save the vehicle's battery.

System Q

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

Press the [SRC] button.

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"
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)
5 Exit Audio Control mode

Projections Grooves

2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks.
The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit.

AUTO/ AME

ST indicator

Band display

Frequency display

Preset station number

Tuning

Selecting the station.

Function of the KDC-W434A/G/KDC-W40G/KDCW434GY

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 the Preset memory. Manual "MANUAL" Normal manual tuning control.

1 Select tuner source

Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display.

2 Select the band

Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Each time you push the knob toward [FM], it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.

3 Tune up or down band

During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON.

Station Preset Memory

Putting a station in the memory.

1 Select the band

Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].
2 Select the frequency to put in the memory
3 Put the frequency in the memory
Press the desired [1] [6] button for at least 2 seconds. The preset number display blinks 1 time. On each band, 1 station can be put in the memory on each [1] [6] button.

Auto Memory Entry

Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically.
1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry

2 Open Auto Memory Entry

Press the [AME] 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 23) is ON, only RDS stations are put in the memory. When Auto Memory Entry is done in the FM2 band, the RDS stations preset in the FM1 band are not put in the memory. Likewise, when Auto Memory Entry is done in the FM3 band, RDS stations preset in FM1 or FM2 are not put in the memory.

Preset Tuning

Recalling the stations in the memory.

2 Recall the station

Press the desired [1] [6] button. English |
Function of the KDC-W4534/KDC-W4034A/AY/G/GY/KDC-3034A/G/KDC-W410A/AY/G/GY

PTY indicator

TI indicator

Traffic Information

Changing to traffic information automatically when a traffic bulletin starts even when you are not listening to the radio. Press the [TI] button. Each time you press the button, the Traffic information function turns ON and OFF. When traffic information is ON, "TI" indicator is ON. When a traffic information station is not being received the "TI" indicator blinks. When a traffic bulletin starts, "TRAFFIC" is displayed and the audio changes to traffic information.

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
Press the desired [1] [6] button.
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
CD/Audio file/External disc control features

RDM/ 3

F.SEL M.RDM

Disc number

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.

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 "CD CH" "MD CH" Disc player CD changer MD changer
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.
Refer to <About MP3 and WMA> (page 6) for the Audio file by models you can play.
Pause and play Press the Control knob. Each time you press the knob, the audio pauses or plays.
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 toward [] with the Control knob. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Reversing Hold down toward [4] with the Control knob. Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
There is no sound while the Audio file is being searched.
Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat
Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or Audio file folder you are listening to. Press the [REP] button. Each time you press the button, the Repeat Play alternates between the modes shown in the tables below.

Repeat play Track Repeat Disc Repeat (In Disc Changer) OFF Display "TRAC REP" "DISC REP" "REP OFF"

Track/File Search

Searching for a song on the disc or in the Audio file folder. Push the Control knob towards [4] or [].
Repeat play File Repeat Folder Repeat OFF
Display "FILE REP" "FOLD REP" "REP OFF"

Scan Play

Function of the KDC-W4534/KDC-W4034A/AY/G/ GY/KDC-W434A/G/KDC-W410A/AY/G/GY/KDCW40G/KDC-W434GY Function of disc changer/ Audio file
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.
Disc Search/Folder Search
Selecting the disc set in the Disc changer or the folder recorded on the Audio file media. Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].
2 Release it when the song you want to hear is
played Press the [SCAN] button.

Random Play

Playing all the songs on the disc in random order. Press the [RDM] button. Each time you press the button, Random Play turns ON or OFF. When the Random mode is ON, "DISC RDM"/ "FOLD RDM" is displayed.
When you push the Control knob toward [], the next random song starts.
Function of the KDC-W4534 Function of disc changer
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.

Magazine Random Play

Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random order. Press the [M.RDM] button. Each time you press the button, the Magazine Random Play turns ON or OFF. When the Magazine Random mode is ON, "MGZN RDM" is displayed.
Cancelling the Folder Select mode Press the [F.SEL] button.
Function of the KDC-W4534/KDC-W4034A/AY/G/ GY/KDC-W434A/G/KDC-W410A/AY/G/GY/KDCW40G/KDC-W434GY

Text/Title Scroll

Scrolling the displayed CD text, Audio file text, or MD title. Push the Control knob toward [FM] for at least 2 seconds.
Function of the KDC-W4534/KDC-W4034A/AY/G/ GY/KDC-W434A/G/KDC-W410A/AY/G/GY/KDCW40G/KDC-W434GY Function of Audio file

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.

Set the Security Code when the <Demonstration mode Setting> (page 25) is set to OFF. When you activate the Security Code function, it cannot be released. Note, your Security Code is the 4 digit number entered in your "Car Audio Passport" in this package.

2 Enter Menu mode

Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. When "MENU" is displayed, "CODE SET" is displayed.
3 Enter Security Code mode
Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds. When "ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is also displayed.
Number of times the incorrect code was input 3 4
Input prohibited time 5 minutes 1 hour 24 hours

In Standby mode

4 Select the digits to enter

Touch Sensor Tone

Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF. Display "BEEP ON" "BEEP OFF" Setting Beep is heard. Beep canceled.
5 Select the Security Code numbers
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5, and complete the

Security Code.

7 Confirm the Security Code
Press the Control knob for at least 3 seconds. When "RE-ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is also displayed.
8 Do the step 4 through 7 step operation, and
reenter the security code. "APPROVED" is displayed. The Security Code function activates.
In Standby mode Function of the KDC-W4534

Manual Clock Adjustment

You can do this adjustment when the <Synchronize Clock> (page 22) is set as OFF.

Selectable Illumination

Selecting the button illumination color as green or red. Display "KEY RED" "KEY GRN" Setting The illumination color is red. The illumination color is green.
1 Select Clock Adjustment mode
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "CLK ADJ" display.
2 Enter Clock Adjust mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. The clock display blinks.

3 Adjust the hours

Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Adjust the minutes Push the Control knob towards [4] or [].
Function of the KDC-W4534/KDC-W4034A/AY/G/ GY/KDC-W434A/G/KDC-W410A/AY/G/GY/KDCW40G/KDC-W434GY In CD mode

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.

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 "REG ON" "REG OFF" Setting The Region Restrict Function is ON. The Region Restrict Function is OFF.
If AF function is not restricted to the specified region and network, the AF function sets up to search the station with good reception in the same RDS network.
Each time you push the knob, the display alternates as listed below. "AUX EXT" "DVD" "PORTABLE" "GAME" "VIDEO" "TV"

Auto TP Seek

When the TI function is ON and the reception is poor while listening to a traffic information station, another traffic information station with better reception will be searched for automatically. Display "ATPS ON" "ATPS OFF" Setting The Auto TP Seek Function is ON. The Auto TP Seek Function is OFF.
6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode
When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time is registered, and the Auxiliary input display setting mode closes.

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.

Text Scroll

Setting the displayed text scroll. Display "SCL MANU" "SCL AUTO" Setting Doesnt scroll. Scrolls when the display changes.
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Selecting the display when alternating to Auxiliary input source.
The text scrolled is listed below. - CD text - Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Album name - MD title - Radio text
1 Select Auxiliary input source
Press the [SRC] button. Select the "AUX EXT" display.
3 Select Auxiliary input display setting mode
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "NAME SET" display.
4 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. The selected Auxiliary input display is displayed.
5 Select the Auxiliary input display

Power OFF Timer

Setting the timer to turn this units power OFF automatically when Standby mode continues. Using this setting can save the vehicles battery power. Display "OFF " "OFF 20M" (Original setting) "OFF 40M" "OFF 60M" Setting Power OFF Timer function is OFF. Turns the power OFF after 20 minutes. Turns the power OFF after 40 minutes. Turns the power OFF after 60 minutes.
Demonstration mode Setting
Sets the demonstration mode.
1 Select the Demonstration mode

(KDC-W4534 only)

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.
Connecting Wires to Terminals
KDC-W4534 KDC-W4034A/W4034AY/ KDC-W434A/ W4034G/W4034GY/ W434G/W434GY/ W410A/W410AY/W410G/ W40G W410GY/3034A/3034G To Steering remote

REMO. CONT

A To Steering remote B To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory C Rear left output (White)/ Rear right output (Red)
Rear left output (White)/ Rear right output (Red)

FM/AM antenna input

To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals.
Antenna Cord (ISO) Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISOJASO) (Accessory3) Fuse (10A) Wiring harness (Accessory1) AUX Input adaptor (Accessory4) To external audio unit (Portable Audio, etc.)

TEL mute wire (Brown)

Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone rings or during conversation. To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual.
If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. Power control/ Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White)

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)
Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip).

Removing the Unit

Removing the hard rubber frame 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and
remove the two locks on the upper level. Upper the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure.
Removing the Unit 1 Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber 2 3
frame> (page 30) and then remove the hard rubber frame. Remove the screw (M4 8) on the back panel. Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side, as shown.
Screw (M4X8) (commercially available)

Lock Catch

Accessory2 Removal tool
2 When the upper level is removed, remove the

lower two locations.

4 Lower the removal tool toward the bottom, and
pull out the unit halfway while pressing towards the inside.
The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the same manner.
Be careful to avoid injury from the catch pins on the removal tool.

5 Pull the unit all the way out with your hands,
being careful not to drop it.

Troubleshooting Guide

What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems.
Even if Loudness is turned ON, high-pitched tone isnt compensated for. Tuner source is selected. High-pitched tone isnt compensated for when in Tuner source. 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 9). 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. The Touch Sensor Tone doesnt sound. The preout jack is being used. The Touch Sensor Tone cant be output from the preout jack. Even though Synchronize Clock is ON, the clock cant be adjusted. The received RDS station isnt sending time data. Receive another RDS station.

General

The power does not turn ON. The fuse has blown. After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with one with the same rating. Theres a source you cant switch. Theres no media inserted. Set the media you want to listen to. If theres no media in this unit, you cant switch to each source. The Disc changer isnt connected. Connect the Disc changer. If the Disc changer isnt connected to its input terminal, You cant switch to an external disc source. The memory is erased when the ignition is turned OFF. The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected. Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>. The TEL mute function does not work. The TEL mute wire is not connected properly. Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>. The TEL mute function turns ON even though the TEL mute wire is 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.

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
"AUX EXT" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode. Unsupported disc changer is connected. Use the disc changer mentioned in the <About CD players/disc changers connected to this unit> (page 3) of the section on <Safety precautions>. The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead. The specified CD is quite dirty. Clean the CD. The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified. Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified disc. 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. Track Search cant be done. For the discs/folders first or last song. For each disc/folder, Track Search cant be done in the backward direction for the first song or in the forward direction for the last song.

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 lower than 96 kbps (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. ---
The messages shown below display your systems condition.
EJECT: No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded. Load the disc magazine properly. No CD in the unit. Insert the CD. No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. Load a disc into the disc magazine. No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. Load a disc into the disc magazine. The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upsidedown. The CD is scratched a lot. Clean the CD and load it correctly. The CD is upside-down. Load the CD correctly. Nothing has been recorded on the MD. No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a title. Media was played that doesnt have data recorded that the unit can play. Use media that has data recorded that the unit can play. 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. If the "E-99" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds 60C (140F), stopping all operation. Cool down the unit by opening the windows or turning on the air conditioner. As the temperature falls below 60C (140F), the disc will start playing again. Discs are being exchanged in the Disc changer.

READING: IN (Blink):

The unit is reading the data on the disc. The CD player section is not operating properly. 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. The speaker wire has a short-circuit or touches the chassis of the vehicle, and then the protection function is activated. Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly and press the reset button. An Audio file is played with a format that this unit cant support. ---A copy-protected file is played. ---The Demonstration mode has been selected. The <Demonstration mode Setting> (page 25) is ON. Turn it OFF.

CD Changer to head-unit compatibility chart
Find the model number of the CD/Cassette/MD/Multimedia head-unit and then locate the model number of the CD changer to see if they are compatible.

EXAMPLE

KDC-W7541U CD/receiver, Code A KDC-C719 CD Auto-changer, Code A,B,C
* Not compatible when connected with the KCA-S200/S210A/S220A, or, two CD changers, or, via the receivers AUX input. CD/TUNER

YEAR 2008

KDC-BT8041U - A KDC-W7541U - A KDC-W7041U - A KDC-W6541U - A KDC-W6041U - A KDC-W5541U - A KDC-W5041UA/UG - A KDC-W4041A/G/W - A KDC-W3541A/G A KDC-W312SAY - NO KDC-241SA/SG - NO

MULTIMEDIA

DDX8022BT NO DDX5022 NO DNX8220BT - NO DNX5220BT NO DNX5220 NO KVT-522DVD - NO

CASS/TUNER

MD/TUNER

CD CHANGER

KDC-C719MP - A KDC-C669 - A KDC-C469 - A KDC-C471FM - A

YEAR 2007

DPX701U - A DPX502U A KDC-W9537U A KDC-W7537U - A KDC-W7037 - A KDC-W6537U - A KDC-W5137 - A KDC-W4737U - A KDC-W4537UA/G - A KDC-W4037 - A KDC-W3537A/G A KDC-W311A NO KDC-W3037A/G - NO KDC-237SA/SG - NO
DDX7029 A DDX7029 - A KVT-829DVD A KVT-729DVD A KDV-5234 - A
KDC-C719MP - A KDC-C719 - A KDC-C669 - A KDC-C469 - A KDC-C471FM - A

YEAR 2006

DPX701U - A DPX501U - A KDC-W8534 - NO KDC-W7534U - A KDC-W6534U - A KDC-W5534U - A KDC-W534UA/UG - NO KDC-W534 - NO KDC-W4534 A KDC-W410 - NO KDC-W4034A/G NO KDC-W3534A/G - NO KDC-334SA/SG - NO
DDX6029 - A DDX8027 A DDX6027 A KVT-827DVD - A KVT-627DVD - A KVT-727DVD - A KVT-M707 - A KDV-5234 - A
KRC-579 - A KRC-194A/G - NO

CD/TUNER

YEAR 2005
XXV-01D - A KDC-PSW9531 - A KDC-W8531 - A KDC-W7531 - A KDC-W7031 - A KDC-W6531 - A KDC-W6031 - A KDC-W5031 - A KDC-W4531 - A KDC-W4031 - NO KDC-W3031A/G - NO
KVT-925DVD - A KVT-725DVD-B - A KVT-M700 - A DDX7025 A DDX6027 A XXV-05V - A

YEAR 2005 KMD-6527 - A

KDC-CPS89 - A,B,C KDC-C719 - A,B,C KDC-C669 - A,B,C KDC-C719MP - A,B,C KDC-CMP59FM - A KDC-C471FM - A

YEAR 2004

KDC-PSW9527 - A KDC-W9027 - A KDC-W8027 - A KDC-W7027 - A KDC-7027 - A KDC-M907 - A KDC-W6527 - A KDC-WV6027 - A KDC-W6027 - A KDC-5027 - A KDC-W4527G - A KDC-W4527 - A KDC-4027 - A KDC-3027A/G NO
KVT-925DVD - A KVT-725DVD-B - A XXV-05V - A
KRC-794 - A,B KRC-597 - A KRC-194A/G - NO

KMD-6527 - A

YEAR 2003
KDC-PSW9524 - A KDC-8024 - A KDC-M7024 - A KDC-7024 - A KDC-7021SE - A KDC-M6024 - A KDC-M6024G - A KDC-V6524 - A KDC-6024 - A KDC-5024 - A KDC-M4524 - A KDC-M4524G - A KDC-4024 - A KDC-3024A/G - NO
KVT-920DVD - A,B Z920DVD - A
KRC-794 - A,B KRC-694 - A KRC-594 - A KRC-394 - A KRC-194A/G - NO

KMD-673R - A

KDC-CPS89 - A,B,C KDC-C719 - A,B,C KDC-C669 - A,B,C KDC-C469 - A,B,C KDC-C469FM - A,B,C KDC-C469FMA - A,B,C

YEAR 2001

Z838MP - A KDC-PS9590R - B KDC-9090R - B KDC-8090R - B KDC-V7090R - B KDC-7090R - B KDC-6090R - B KDC-V6090R - B KDC-MP6090R - B KDC-5090R - A KDC-4590R/RV - A KDC-4090R - A KDC-3090RA/RG NO
KRC-PS979R - B KRC-V879R - B KRC-779R - B KRC-V679R - B KRC-679R - B KRC-579R - B KRC-479R - A KRC-379R - A KRC-179RA/RG - NO
KDC-CPS87 - A,B,C,D* KDC-C717 - A,B,C,D* KDC-C667 - A,B,C,D* KDC-C467FM - A,B,C,D* KDC-C467 - A,B,C,D*

YEAR 2000

KDC-PS9080R - B KDC-8080R - B KDC-7080R/RV - B KDC-6080R/RV - B KDC-5080R - B KDC-4080R/RV - B KDC-3080RA/RG NO

KVT-920DVD - A,B

KRC-PS978R - B KRC-878R - B KRC-778R/RV - B KRC-678R/RV - B KRC-578R - B KRC-478R/RV - B KRC-378R - B KRC-178RA/RG NO
KMD-PS971R - B KMD-671R - B
KDC-CPS85 - A,B,C,D* KDC-C715 - A,B,C,D* KDC-C665 - A,B,C,D* KDC-C465 - A,B,C,D* KDC-C465FM - A,B,C,D*

YEAR 1999

KDC-PS9070R - B KDC-8070R - B KDC-7070R - B KDC-6070R - B KDC-5070R - C KDC-4070R NO

KVT-1000 - A

KRC-PS1077R - B KRC-977R - B KRC-877RW - B KRC-777R - B KRC-677R - B KRC-577R - C KRC-477R - B KRC-377R - NO KRC-177RA/RG NO
KMD-PS970R - B KMD-870R - B
KDC-CPS82 - A,B,C,D* KDC-C712 - A,B,C,D* KDC-C662 - A,B,C,D* KDC-C462 - A,B,C,D* KDC-C462FM - A,B,C,D*

YEAR 1998

KDC-9060R - C KDC-8060R - C KDC-7060R - C KDC-6060R - C KDC-5060R - C KDC-4060RA/RG NO
KRC-PS959R - C KRC-859R/C/W - C KRC-759R - C KRC-659R - C KRC-559R - C KRC-459R - D KRC-259R - D KRC-159RA/RG NO
KDC-CPS81 - A,B,C,D* KDC-C711 - A,B,C,D* KDC-C661 - A,B,C,D* KDC-C461 - B,C,D* KDC-C510FM - B,C,D*

YEAR 1997