CD-RECEIVER

KDC-W5031 KDC-W531

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

B64-2952-00/00 (EW/E2W)

Contents
Safety precautions Notes About CDs About MP3 and WMA 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 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 27
Connecting Wires to Terminals Installation Removing the Unit 14 Troubleshooting Guide Specifications

RDS features

Traffic Information Radio Text Scroll PTY (Program Type) Program Tyoe preset Changing Language for PTY Function
CD/Audio file/External disc control features 17
Playing External Disc Playing CD & Audio file 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

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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.
About CD players/disc changers connected to this unit (KDC-W5031 only)
KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players released in 1998 or later can be connected to this unit. Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwood dealer for connectable models of disc changers/ CD players. Note that any KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players released in 1997 or earlier and disc changers made by other makers cannot be connected to this unit. Unsupported connection may result in damage. Setting the "O-N" Switch to the "N" position for the applicable KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players. The functions that can be used and the information that can be displayed will differ depending on the models being connected.
You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectly.
Attach the panel while you are on the vehicle
The panel lock arm will be appeared when the panel is removed. Therefore, the panel must be attached during the driving.

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 set the removed faceplate or the faceplate case in areas exposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing. To prevent deterioration, do not touch the terminals of the unit or faceplate with your fingers. Do not subject the faceplate to excessive shock, as it is a piece of precision equipment. When replacing a fuse, only use a new one with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with the wrong rating may cause your unit to malfunction. Do not apply excessive force to the open faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will cause damage or breakdown. Do not use your own screws. Use only the screws provided. If you use the wrong screws, you could damage the unit.

Lens Fogging

Right after you turn on the car heater in cold weather, dew or condensation may form on the lens in the CD player of the unit. Called lens fogging, CDs may be impossible to play. In such 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.

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If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. 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 26).
Reset button The characters which can be displayed by this unit are A-Z 0-9 @ " ` % & * + = ,. / \ < > [ ] ( ) : ; ^-{}|~. 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 represent something impossible in actual operation.

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 neutral detergent off.
Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch the surface or erases characters.
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> At the operation to press [DISP] button, press [T.I]/[AUTO] button. <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.

About DAB Tuner control (KDC-W5031 only)
The marking of products using lasers (Except for some areas)
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.

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.

About CDs

Handling CDs
Dont touch the recording surface of the CD.

Removing CDs

When removing CDs from this unit pull them out horizontally.

CDs that cant be used

CDs that arent round cant 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. Dont stick tape etc. on the CD. Also, dont use a CD with tape stuck on it.

When using a new CD

If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs, use it after removing them with a ball pen etc.
CDs with coloring on the recording surface or that are dirty cant be used. This unit can only play the CDs with. It may not correctly play discs which do not have the mark. A CD-R or CD-RW that hasnt been finalized cant be played. (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
Dont place them in direct sunlight (On the seat or dashboard etc.) and where the temperature is high. Store CDs in their cases.

CD accessories

Dont use disc type accessories.

CD cleaning

Clean from the center of the disc and move outward.

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 out of the specification, may not able to be played normally, or the file and folder names may not be displayed 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.X.

Playable Audio file

MP3, WMA
Attach the correct extension for the Audio file (MP3: ".MP3", WMA: ".WMA") Do not attach the extensions to the other files besides the Audio file. If it is attached, the file, which is not the Audio file, will be played and outputs the loud noise, and then the speaker will be damaged. The files with copy protection cannot be played.
Limitation of structure for the file and the folder
Maximum number of directory levels: 8 Maximum number of folders: 50 Maximum number of files per folder: 255 Maximum number of files and folders: 512

Playable MP3 file

MPEG 1/2 Audio Layer 3 file Transfer bit rate: 8-320 kbps Sampling frequency : 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
Playing order of the Audio file
The Audio file is played in the order which is written by writing soft. You may be able to set the playing order by writing the play sequence numbers such as "01" to "99" at the beginning of the file name. Example 0: Folder CD (1) : Audio file

Playable WMA file

The file in accordance with Windows Media Audio (Except for the file for Windows Media Player 9 or after which applies the new functions) Transfer bit rate: 48-192 kbps Sampling frequency: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz

Playable media

CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW (CD-RW with quick format cannot be used.)
When recording to the media up to the maximum capacity at once, the writing soft is set to "Disc at once".

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Playable disc format
ISO 9660 Level 1/2 Joliet Romeo Long file name.
Playing order Playing order after ! play. ", #, $, %. File search Forward file search during # play. Push the Control knob to [] $ Folder search Forward folder search during " play. Push the Control knob to [FM] 3, 4. Folder select When it is set to directory 4, skip to the folder before the same level by folder select. Push the Control knob to [4] 2 When it is set to directory 3, makes the level up by folder select. Push the Control knob to [AM] 2

General features

ATT/DIM VOL

Release button

Control knob

ATT indicator

Clock display
Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button.
When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 22) is displayed as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF". This unit automatically turns full power OFF after 20 minutes lapses in Standby mode in order to save the vehicles battery. The time until full power OFF can be set in <Power OFF Timer> (page 25). * Function of the KDC-W5031

Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.
Volume Selecting the Source
Press the [SRC] button. Source required Tuner CD External disc* (Optional accessory) Auxiliary input* (Optional accessory) Standby (Illumination only mode) Display "TUNER" "CD" "CD CH" "AUX EXT" "STANDBY"
Increasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise. Decreasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise.

Attenuator

Turning the volume down quickly. Press the [ATT] button. Each time the button is pressed, the Attenuator turns ON and OFF. When its ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks.
Audio Control 1 Select the source for adjustment

Press the [SRC] button.

2 Enter Audio Control mode

Press the [VOL] knob.

3 Select the Audio item for adjustment
Press the [VOL] knob. Each time the knob is pressed, the items that can be adjusted switch as shown below.

System Q

You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of music.

4 Adjust the Audio item

Turn the [VOL] knob. Adjustment Item Bass level Middle level Treble level Balance Fader Display "BAS L" "MID L" "TRE L" "BAL" "FAD" Range 8 +++8 Left 15 Right 15 Rear 15 Front 15
1 Select the source to set

2 Select the Sound type

Press the [Q] button. When the button is pressed once, the current sound setting is displayed. Each time the button is pressed, the sound setting switches. Sound setting Natural Rock Pops Easy Top 40 Jazz Display "NATURAL" "ROCK" "POPS" "EASY" "TOP40" "JAZZ"
5 Exit Audio Control mode
Press any button. Press the button which is not [VOL] knob and [ATT] button.

Audio Setup

Setting the Sound system, such as Volume offset and Loudness.
Each setting value is changed with the <Speaker Setting> (page 9). First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting. When the System Q setting is changed, the Bass, Middle, and Treble set in audio control replace the System Q values. When the value is set up by <Audio Control> (page 8), "USER" is displayed.
1 Select the source for adjustment

2 Enter Audio Setup mode

Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.
3 Select the Audio Setup item for adjustment
4 Adjust the Audio setup item
Turn the [VOL] knob. Adjustment Item Volume offset Loudness Display "V-OFF" "LOUD" Range ON/OFF
Volume offset: Each sources volume can be set as a difference from the basic volume. Loudness: Compensating for low and high tones during low volume.

Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Each time the knob is pushed to [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 the station in the memory.

1 Select the band

Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].
2 Select the frequency to put in the memory

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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 24) is ON, only RDS stations are put in the memory. When Auto Memory Entry is done in the FM2 band, the RDS stations preset in the FM1 band arent put in the memory. Likewise, when it is done in the FM3 band, RDS stations preset in FM1 or FM2 arent put in the memory.

Preset Tuning

Calling up the stations in the memory.

2 Call up the station

Press the desired [1] [6] button.
Function of the KDC-W5031

PTY indicator

TI indicator

Traffic Information

Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic bulletin starts even when you arent listening to the radio. Press the [TI] button. Each time the button is pressed, the Traffic information function turns ON and OFF. When its ON, "TI" indicator is ON. When a traffic information station isnt being received the "TI" indicator blinks. When a traffic bulletin starts, "TRAFFIC" is displayed it and it switches to traffic information.
During reception of an AM station when the Traffic Information function is turned ON, it switches to an FM station. During reception of traffic information the adjusted volume is automatically remembered, and the next time it switches to traffic information its automatically the remembered volume. Traffic information station can be switched when it is on the Tuner Source or switched from the Tuner Source during the reception of the Traffic bulletin.

Radio Text Scroll

Scrolling the displayed radio text. Hold down on [FM] of the Control knob for at least 1 second.

PTY (Program Type)

Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station.
Receiving other traffic information stations Push the Control knob to [4] or [].

1 Enter PTY mode

During PTY mode the "PTY" indicator is ON.
This function cant be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception.
The display language can be changed. Refer to <Changing Language for PTY Function> (page 16).
3 Search for the selected Program Type
station Push the Control knob to [4] or []. When you want to search for other stations, push [4] or [] of the Control knob again.
When the selected Program Type isnt found, "NO PTY" is displayed. Select another Program Type.
2 Select the Program Type
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Each time the knob is pushed, the Program Type switches as shown 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 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 Music Display "SPEECH" "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" "MUSIC"

4 Exit PTY mode

Program Type preset
Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory and calling it up quickly.
Presetting the Program Type
1 Select the Program Type to preset
Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 14).
2 Preset the Program Type
Press the desired [1] [6] button for at least 2 seconds.
Calling up the preset Program Type
2 Call up the Program Type
Speech and Music include the Program type shown below. Music: No.11 16, Speech: No.2 10, 17 24, 30 The Program Type can be put in the [1] [6] button memory and called up quickly. Refer to the <Program Type preset> (page 15).
Changing Language for PTY Function
Selecting the Program Type display language.

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 to [FM] or [AM].
3 Press the faceplate on the left side, and
return it to its former position.
Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat
Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or Audio file folder youre listening to. Press the [REP] button. Each time the button is pressed, the Repeat Play switches as shown below.

Random Play

Play all the songs on the disc or Audio file folder in random order. Press the [RDM] button. Each time the button is pressed, Random Play turns ON and OFF. When its ON, "DISC RDM"/"FOLD RDM" is displayed.
When the Control knob is pushed to [], the next random song starts.
Repeat play Track Repeat Disc Repeat (In Disc Changer) OFF Display "TRAC REP" "DISC REP" "REP OFF"

In Audio file

Repeat play File Repeat Folder Repeat OFF Display "FILE REP" "FOLD REP" "REP OFF"
Function of the KDC-W5031 Function of disc changer

Magazine Random Play

Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random order. Press the [M.RDM] button. Each time the button is pressed, the Magazine Random Play turns ON and OFF. When its ON, "MGZN RDM" is displayed.

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 listen to.

1 Start Scan Play

Press the [SCAN] button. "TRAC SCN"/"FILE SCN" is displayed.
2 Release it when the song you want to listen
to is played Press the [SCAN] button.

Function of Audio file

Folder Select
Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to.
1 Enter Folder Select mode
Press the [F.SEL] button. "F-SELECT" is displayed. During Select mode the folder information is displayed as shown below. Folder name display Displays the current folder name.
2 Select the folder level
Push the Control knob to [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 to [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.
3 Decide the folder to play
Press the Control knob. The Folder Select mode releases, and the Audio file in the folder being displayed is played.
Canceling the Folder Select mode Press the [F.SEL] button.

Text/Title Scroll

Scrolling the displayed CD text, Audio file text, or MD title. Hold down on [FM] of the Control knob for at least 1 second.

RDS indicator

Menu display

Menu System

Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions. The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after this operation explanation.

4 Exit Menu mode

Press the [MENU] button.
When other items that are applicable to the basic operation method above are displayed, afterwards their setting content chart is entered. (Normally the uppermost setting in the chart is the original setting.) Also, the explanation for items that arent applicable (<Manual Clock Adjustment> etc.) are entered step by step.

1 Enter Menu mode

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

2 Select the menu item

Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Example: When you want to set the beep sound select the "BEEP" display.

3 Set the menu item

Push the Control knob to [4] or []. Example: When "BEEP" is selected, each time the knob is pushed it switches "BEEP ON" or "BEEP OFF". Select 1 of them as the setting. You can continue by returning to step 2 and setting other items. English |
Function of the KDC-W5031 In Standby mode
"APPROVED" is displayed. The unit can be used.
If an incorrect code is input, "WAITING" is displayed, and the input prohibited time shown below is generated. After the input prohibited time lapses, "CODE" is displayed, and input can be done.

Security Code

Because authorization by the Security Code is required when its removed from the vehicle, personalizing this unit is by using the Security Code is a help in preventing theft.
When the Security Code function is activated, it cant be released. Note, your Security Code is the 4 digit number entered in your "Car Audio Passport" in this package.
Number of times the incorrect code was input 3 4
Input prohibited time 5 minutes 1 hour 24 hours

2 Enter Menu mode

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

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.
3 Enter Security Code mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. When "ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is displayed.
4 Select the digits to enter
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 second. When "RE-ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is displayed.

Manual Clock Adjustment

This adjustment can be done when the <Synchronize Clock> (page 23) is set as OFF. (KDC-W5031 only)
8 Do the step 4 through 7 step operation, and
reenter the security code. "APPROVED" is displayed. The Security Code function activates.
If you enter a Code different from your Security Code, you have to start over from step 4.
1 Select Clock Adjustment mode
Push the Control knob to [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.
Press the Reset button and when its removed from the battery power source

3 Adjust the hours

Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Adjust the minutes Push the Control knob to [4] or [].
1 Turn the power ON. 2 Do the step 4 through 7 step operation, and
reenter the security code.
4 Exit Clock adjustment mode
News Bulletin with Timeout Setting
It switches automatically when a news bulletin starts even if the radio isnt being listened to. Also, the time interval when interrupt is prohibited can be set.

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.
Display and Setting "NEWS OFF" "NEWS 00M" "NEWS 90M" When "NEWS 00M" "NEWS 90M" is set, the News Bulletin Interrupt function is ON. When its ON, the "NEWS " indicator is ON. When the news bulletin starts, "NEWS" is displayed, and it switches to the news bulletin.
If you choose the "20M" setting, further news bulletins will not be received for 20 minutes once the first news bulletin is received. The news bulletin volume is the same level that was set for <Traffic Information> (page 14). This function is only available if the desired station sends PTY-code for news bulletin or belongs to <Enhanced Other Network>-Network sending PTYcode for news bulletin. When the News Bulletin Interrupt function is ON, it switches to an FM station.
It takes 3 to 4 minutes to synchronize the clock.
DSI (Disabled System Indicator)
A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves. Display "DSI ON" "DSI OFF" Setting LED flashes. LED OFF.

In Tuner mode

Local Seek

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.

Only stations whose reception is good are searched for in auto seek tuning. Display "LO.S OFF" "LO.S ON" Setting The local seek function is OFF. The local seek function is ON.
Function of the KDC-W5031 In Tuner mode
Sets the tuning mode. Tuning mode Auto seek Preset station seek Manual Display "AUTO 1" "AUTO 2" "MANUAL" Operation Automatic search for a station. Search in order of the stations in the Preset memory. Normal manual tuning control.
Without restricting AF function to the specified region and network, it sets up to search the station with good reception in the same RDS network.

Auto TP Seek

When the TI function is ON and poor reception conditions are experienced when listening to a traffic information station, another traffic information station with better reception will be searched for automatically. Display "ATPS ON" "ATPS OFF" Setting The Auto TP Seek Function is ON. The Auto TP Seek Function is OFF.
AF (Alternative Frequency)
When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch to another frequency broadcasting the same program in the same RDS network with better reception. Display "AF ON" "AF OFF" Setting The AF function is ON. The AF function is OFF.
When the AF function is ON, the "RDS" indicator is ON.
When no other stations with stronger reception are available for the same program in the RDS network, you may hear the incoming broadcast in bits and snatches. Turn OFF the AF function in such a case.

In FM reception

Monaural Reception
Noise can be reduced when stereo broadcasts are received as monaural. Display "MONO OFF" "MONO ON" Setting The monaural reception is OFF. The monaural reception is ON.
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.
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
For selecting the display when switched to Auxiliary input source.
1 Select Auxiliary input source
Press the [SRC] button. Select the "AUX EXT" 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.

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 8). 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. The <Touch Sensor Tone> (page 22) is OFF. Turn it ON. 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. 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. 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.

NO DISC:

TOC ERR:
E-05: BLANK: NO TRACK: E-15:

NO PANEL:

Specifications
Specifications subject to change without notice.

FM tuner section

Frequency range (50 kHz space) : 87.5 MHz 108.0 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) : 0.7 V /75 ) Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) : 1.6 V /75 Frequency response (3.0 dB) : 30 Hz 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) : 65 dB Selectivity (DIN) (400 kHz) : 80 dB Stereo separation (1 kHz) : 35 dB
MP3 decode : Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 WMA decode : Compliant with Windows Media Audio

Audio section

Maximum output power KDC-W5031: 50 W x 4 KDC-W531: 45 W x 4 Output power (DIN 45324, +B=14.4V) KDC-W5031: 30 W x 4 KDC-W531: 28 W x 4 Tone action Bass : 100 Hz 10 dB Middle : 1 kHz 10 dB Treble : 10 kHz 10 dB Preout level / Load (during disc play) : 2000 mV/10 k Preout impedance (during disc play) : 600

MW tuner section

Frequency range (9 kHz space) : 531 kHz 1611 kHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) : 25 V

General LW tuner section

Frequency range : 153 kHz 281 kHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) : 45 V Operating voltage (11 16V allowable) : 14.4 V Current consumption : 10 A Installation Size (W x H x D) : 182 x 53 x 155 mm Weight : 1.2 kg

CD player section

Laser diode : GaAlAs Digital filter (D/A) : 8 Times Over Sampling D/A Converter : 1 Bit Spindle speed : rpm (CLV) Wow & Flutter : Below Measurable Limit Frequency response (1 dB) : 10 Hz 20 kHz Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) : 0.01 % Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz) : 105 dB Dynamic range : 93 dB Channel separation : 96 dB