CD-RECEIVER

KDC-W6531 KDC-W6031

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

B64-2977-00/00 (E2W)

Contents

Safety precautions Notes About CDs About AAC, MP3 and WMA General features
Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator System Q Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Subwoofer Output Switching Display Faceplate Angle Adjustment Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute

Text/Title Scroll

Menu system

Tuner features

Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning

RDS features

Traffic Information Radio Text Scroll PTY (Program Type) Program Type preset Changing Language for PTY Function
Menu System Security Code Touch Sensor Tone Manual Clock Adjustment Synchronize Clock DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Selectable Illumination Dimmer Switching preout Built-in Amp Setting B.M.S. (Bass Management System) B.M.S. Frequency Offset AMP Control News Bulletin with Timeout Setting Local Seek Tuning Mode AF (Alternative Frequency) Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function) Auto TP Seek Monaural Reception External Display Control Auxiliary Input Display Setting & Disc Naming Text Scroll Power OFF Timer CD Read Setting Voice Index ACDrive firmware version display Unique ID display Audio Preset Memory Audio Preset Call Demonstration mode Setting
CD/Audio file/External disc control features 19
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 Disc Random Play Folder Select Switching the Play mode Letter Seek Disc Naming (DNPS)
Accessories/ Installation Procedure 32 Connecting Wires to Terminals Installation Removing the Unit Troubleshooting Guide Specifications 40

English

The "AAC" logo is trademark of Dolby Laboratories. 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.
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. 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.

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. When it's ON, "LOUD" indicator is ON. *1 You can control this item when <Switching preout> (page 26) is set to "SWPRE SW". *1 You can control this item when <Subwoofer Output> (page 11) is set to "SW ON".

5 Exit Audio Setup mode

Press [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.

Switching Display

Switching the information displayed.
Track number at Audio file displays the last 3 digits when it exceeds 1000 songs (KDC-W6531 only). Album name cannot be displayed in WMA file. (KDCW6031 only) Song title, Artist name, and Album name cannot be displayed in AAC file. (KDC-W6031 only)
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 to [4] or [].

In Tuner source

Information Program Service name or Frequency (FM) Radio text, Program Service name or Frequency (FM) Frequency (MW, LW) Clock Display "FREQ/PS" "R-TEXT" "FREQ" "CLOCK"
Faceplate Angle Adjustment
Press the [ANG] button for at least 1 second.
Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate. It can cause damage.
In CD & External disc source
Information Disc title Track title Track number & Play time Disc name Clock Display "D-TITLE"* "T-TITLE"* "P-TIME" "DNPS" "CLOCK"

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"
In Auxiliary input source/ Standby source
Information Source name Clock Display "SRC NAME" "CLOCK"
3 Exit Switching Display mode

Press the Control knob.

When LX-AMP is connected, the item setup by the Display mode of LX-AMP is displayed. * If the contents of the information cannot be displayed, Play time is displayed.
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft.

TEL Mute

The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in.
Removing the Faceplate Press the Release button. The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach it.

Preset Tuning

Calling up the stations in the memory.

2 Call up the station

Press the desired [1] [6] button.

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.
Receiving other traffic information stations Push the Control knob to [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 sources other than the Tuner.

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.
Speech and Music include the Program type shown below. Music: No.12 17, Speech: No.3 11, 18 25, 31 The Program Type can be put in the [1] [6] button memory and called up quickly. Refer to the <Program Type preset> (page 17). The display language can be changed. Refer to <Changing Language for PTY Function> (page 18).

1 Enter PTY mode

Press the Control knob. During PTY mode the "PTY" indicator is ON.
This function cant be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception.
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 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 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.

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 17).
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
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 to [FM] or [AM]. Each time the knob is pushed, the language switches as shown below. Language English French Swedish German Display "ENGLISH" "FRENCH" "SWEDISH" "GERMAN"
4 Exit Changing Language mode
CD/Audio file/External disc control features
Control knob Track number Track time

IN indicator

Play mode

Disc number

Playing CD & Audio file
When there is no disc inserted
When a disc is inserted Press the [SRC] button. Select the "CD" display. Pause and play Press the Control knob. Each time the knob is pressed, it pauses and plays. Eject the disc

1 Open the panel.

Press the [0] button.

2 Insert a disc.

When the faceplate has been slid open, it might interfere with the shift lever or something else. If this happens, pay attention to safety and move the shift lever or take an appropriate action, then operate the unit. Insert the disc horizontal to the slot. If you insert the Disc as you push down the Disc, it may scratch the Disc.

1 Eject the disc

2 Return the panel to the original position
Refer to <About AAC, MP3 and WMA> (page8) for the Audio file by models which can be played. The announcement when selecting the folder can be canceled by <Voice Index> (page29) during the play of the ACDrive. When a disc is inserted the "IN" indicator is ON.

Canceling the Folder Select mode Press the [F.SEL] button.
Function of the KDC-W6531 Function of the ACDrive disc

Disc Naming (DNPS)

Attaching a title to a CD.

Letter Seek

The song, in which you want to play, can be searched by selecting the initial of Genre name, Artist name, or Album name.
1 Play the disc you want to attach a name to
A title cant be attached to MD or Audio file media.
1 Enter the Letter Seek mode
Press the [S.MODE] button for at least 1 second.
It doesn't function when <Disc Random Play> (page 21) is ON. This function is available only when the Play mode is set Genre, Artist, or Album.

2 Enter Menu mode

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

3 Select Name set mode

Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Select the "NAME SET" display.

4 Enter Name set mode

Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.
Canceling the Letter Seek Press the [S.MODE] button.
5 Move the cursor to the enter character
position Push the Control knob to [4] or [].

2 Start the Letter Seek

Push the Control knob to [4] or []. The initial of Genre name, Artist name, or Album name is displayed and read out by the order.
The announcement of the initial can be canceled by <Voice Index> (page29). When the Control knob is pushed to the reverse of [4] or [] while Letter Seek, the initial is displayed and read by the reversed order. When the Letter Seek is started, it cannot be cancelled.

6 Select the characters

7 Repeat steps 5 through 6 and enter the name. 8 Exit Menu mode

Press the [MENU] button.

When operation stops for 10 seconds the name at that time is registered, and Name Set mode closes. Media that you can attach a name to - Internal CD player: 10 discs. - External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the CD changer/ player. Refer to the CD changer/ player manual. The name of a CD can be changed by the same operation you used to name it.
3 Select the song to play
Press the Control knob when the initial of the song you are searching is displayed and read. The selected initial group plays.
The category with marks or letters that cannot be read cannot be selected.
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

NEWS indicator

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.

Other than Standby mode In Standby mode

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.
B.M.S. (Bass Management System)
Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the main unit. Display "BMS FLT" "BMS +6" "BMS +12" "BMS +18" Setting Bass boost level is flat. Bass boost level is low (+6dB). Bass boost level is mid (+12dB). Bass boost level is high (+18dB).

Dimmer

Dimming this units display automatically when the vehicle light switch is turned ON. Display "DIM ON" "DIM OFF" Setting The display dims. The display doesnt dim.
Refer to the catalog or instruction manual for power amplifiers that can be controlled from this unit. For amplifiers there are the model that can be set from Flat to +18 dB, and the model that can be set from Flat to +12 dB. When an amplifier that can only be set to +12 is connected to the unit, "BMS +18" wont work correctly even if its selected.

Other than Standby mode

B.M.S. Frequency Offset
Setting the central frequency boosted by B.M.S. Display "BMSF NML" "BMSF LOW" Setting Boost with the normal central frequency. Drop the normal central frequency 20%.
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 16). 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.
When LX AMP unit connecting

AMP Control

1 Select Auxiliary input source
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.
Press the [SRC] button. Select the "AUX EXT" display.

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.
3 Select Auxiliary input display setting mode
4 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. The presently selected Auxiliary input display is displayed.
5 Select the Auxiliary input display
Push the Control knob to [4] or []. Each time the button is pressed, the display switches as shown below.
"AUX EXT" "DVD" "PORTABLE" "GAME" "VIDEO" "TV"
This setting is done after setting <Security Code> (page 24).
6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode

CD Read Setting

When there is a problem on playing a CD with special format, this setting play the CD by force. Display "CD READ1" "CD READ2" Setting Play CD and Audio file. Play CD by force.
When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time is registered, and the Auxiliary input display setting mode closes. The Auxiliary input display can be set only when the auxiliary input of optional KCA-S210A is used.

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 be played back even in the "CD READ2" mode.

Voice Index

The text scrolled is shown below. - CD text - Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Album name - MD title - Radio text

Setting the announcement during the play of ACDrive disc. Display "V-ID ON" "V-ID OFF" Setting Guide is announced. Not be announced.

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.
Function of the KDC-W6531 In CD mode

Audio Preset Memory

Registering the value setup by Sound Control. The memory can't be erased by the Reset button.
ACDrive firmware version display
Displaying the firmware version with the ACDrive function.

1 Setup Sound Control

Refer to the following operations to setup the Sound Control.
- <Audio Control> (page 10) - <Audio Setup> (page 11)
1 Select the firmware version display mode
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Select the "ACD VER" display.
2 Display the ACDrive firmware version
3 Select Audio Preset mode
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Select the "A-PRESET" display.

Unique ID display

Displaying the serial number for each product.
4 Enter Audio Preset mode
1 Select the unique ID display mode
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Select the "ACD ID" display.
5 Select the Audio Preset Memory
Push the Contol knob to [FM] or [AM]. Select the "MEMORY" display.

2 Display the unique ID

6 Put the Audio Preset in the memory
Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds. The "MEMORY" display blinks 1 time.

7 Exit Menu mode

Register 1 pair of Audio Preset Memory. You can't register by the source. When you press the Reset, all the sources will be the setting value which is registered. The following items can't be registered. Volume, Balance, Fader, Loudness, Volume offset

Audio Preset Call

Recalling the sound setup registered by <Audio Preset Memory> (page 30).
Demonstration mode Setting
Sets the demonstration mode.

1 Select the source

1 Select the Demonstration mode
Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Select the "DEMO" display.
2 Set the Demonstration mode
Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds. Each time the knob is pressed at least 2 seconds, the Demonstration mode switches as shown below. Display "DEMO ON" "DEMO OFF" Setting The Demonstration mode function is ON. Exit Demonstration mode (Normal mode).
5 Select the Audio Preset Call
Push the Contol knob to [FM] or [AM]. Select the "CALL" display.
6 Call up the Audio Preset
Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds. The "CALL" display blinks 1 time.
The User memory of <System Q> (page 10) is changed to the value which was recalled. The source tone memory item of <Audio Control> (page 10) is changed to the value which was recalled by the selected source.
Accessories/ Installation Procedure
Accessories 1..1 2..2 3..1 4..1
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 adapters (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.

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
Rear right output (Red)/ Sub Woofer right output (Red)
Rear left output (White)/ Sub Woofer left output (White)
KENWOOD disc changer input To connect the Disc changer, consult your Disc changer manual. Front left output (White) Front right output (Red)
To External Display/ Steering remote Antenna Cord (ISO)
FM/AM antenna input Fuse (10A) Wiring harness (Accessory1)
Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISOJASO) (Accessory3)
External amplifier control wire (Pink/Black)
To "EXT.AMP.CONT." terminal of the amplifier having the external amp control function. 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.
TEL mute wire (Brown) Battery wire (Yellow) Ignition wire (Red) If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. Power control/ Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White)

See next page

A-7 Pin (Red) A4 Pin (Yellow)

Connector A Connector B

Connect either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle.

Connector Function Guide

Pin Numbers for ISO Connectors External Power Connector A-4 A-5 A-6 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 Orange/White Red Black
Battery Power Control Dimmer 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
Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit
If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit so that it does not fall off, screw in the provided screws in the holes shown below.

Bottom panel Accessory4

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)

Never insert the screw in any other screw hole than the one specified. If you screw them in another hole, it will contact and may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit.
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 36) 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.

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. 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.

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.
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. Attempted to display DNPS during the CD play having no disc names preset. Radio text data is being received. Discs are being exchanged in the Disc changer. 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. An Audio file is played with a format that this unit cant support. ---A copy-protected file is played. ----