Contents Safety precautions Notes General features Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Audio Control Audio Setup Bass Boost Speaker Setting Switching Display Subwoofer Output Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute Tuner features Tuning Tuning Mode Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning RDS features Traffic Information...
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.
• If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work with your model and in your area. • The characters which can be displayed by this unit are A-Z 0-9 @ "...
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About Audio file • Playable Audio file MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) • Playable disc media CD-R/RW/ROM • Playable disc file format ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name. Although the audio files are complied with the standards listed above, the play maybe impossible depending on the types or conditions of media or device.
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Notes About DAB Tuner control (KDC-W4037/KDC-W3537) Refer to A group on the Instruction manual of DAB Tuner KTC-9090DAB (optional accessory) for the control method of DAB Tuner function. However, the following control methods of the function for this unit may be differed from the Instruction manual;...
General features Release button ATT indicator Power Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. ⁄ • When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 20) is displayed as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF". (Function of the KDC-W4037/KDC-W3537) Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.
General features Attenuator Turning the volume down quickly. Press the [ATT] button. Each time you press the button, the Attenuator turns ON and OFF. When the Attenuator is ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks. Audio Control Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button.
Enter Switching Display mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. "DISP SEL" is displayed. Select the Display item Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢]. In Tuner source (KDC-W237) Information Frequency Clock In Tuner source Information...
General features Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Removing the Faceplate Press the Release button. The faceplate unlocks, allowing you to detach it. ¤ • The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts.
Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢]. ⁄ • During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is Band display Frequency display Function of KDC-W237 Tuning Mode Choose the tuning mode. Press the [AUTO] button. Each time you press the button, the Tuning mode alternates between the modes shown in the table below.
Tuner features Station Preset Memory Putting a station in the memory. Select the band Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the frequency to put in the memory Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢]. Put the frequency in the memory Press the desired [1] —...
RDS features 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"...
Function of KDC-W4037/KDC-W3537/KDC-W3037/KDC-W311 RDS features PTY (Program Type) Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station. Enter PTY mode Press the Control knob. During PTY mode the "PTY" indicator is ON. ⁄ • This function cannot be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception.
Changing Language for PTY Function Selecting the Program Type display language. Enter PTY mode Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 14). Enter Changing Language mode Press the [TI] button. 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.
CD/Audio file/External disc control features 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. Pause and play Press the Control knob. Each time you press the knob, the audio pauses or plays.
Fast Forwarding and Reversing Fast Forwarding Hold down toward [¢] with the Control knob. Release to resume the playback. Reversing Hold down toward [4] with the Control knob. Release to resume the playback. ⁄ • There is no sound while the Audio file is being searched. •...
CD/Audio file/External disc control features 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.
Function of Audio file Folder Select Quickly selecting the folder you want to hear. Enter Folder Select mode Press the [F.SEL] button. "FLD SEL" is displayed. During Select mode the folder information is displayed as shown below. Folder name display Displays the current folder name.
Menu system RDS indicator Menu System Setting beep sound during operation, etc. functions. The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after this operation explanation. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
⁄ • 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. Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STANDBY" display. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
Menu system Function of KDC-W4037/KDC-W3537/ KDC-W3037/KDC-W311 In Standby mode Synchronize Clock Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this unit’s clock. Display Setting "SYNC ON" Synchronizes the time. "SYNC OFF" Adjust the time manually. ⁄ • It takes 3 to 4 minutes to synchronize the clock. In Standby mode DSI (Disabled System Indicator) A red indicator will blink on the unit after the...
When you set "NEWS 00M" — "NEWS 90M", the News Bulletin Interrupt function is ON. When the News Bulletin is ON, the "NEWS" indicator is ON. When the news bulletin starts, "NEWS " is displayed, and the tuner changes to the news bulletin. ⁄...
- CD text - Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Album name - MD title - Radio text Function of KDC-W4037/KDC-W3537/KDC-W3037/ KDC-W311/KDC-W237 (Russian sales area) In Standby mode Selecting Russian Characters Select Russian as a text display language. Display Setting "RUS ON"...
⁄ • Texts displayed using Russian characters are as follows. - Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Album name - CD text (internal CD source) • Texts cannot distinguish upper case and lower case in Russian characters. In Standby mode Built-in Auxiliary input Setting Set the Built-in Auxiliary Input function.
Accessory of KDC-W4037/KDC-W3537 (Sales area other than Western European Countries) Basic Operations of remote control FM/AM/ [0] — [9] Loading and Replacing the battery Use two "AA"/ "R6"-size batteries. Slide the cover while pressing downwards to remove it as illustrated. Insert the batteries with the + and –...
Audio Control [AUD] button Selects the Audio item to be adjusted. [VOL] buttons Adjusts the Audio item. ⁄ • Refer to <Audio Control> (page 8) for the operation method, such as the procedures for Audio control and others operations. In Tuner source [FM]/ [AM] buttons Selects the band.
...1 wire should be checked. • If your car is not prepared for this special connection- system, 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 ...2...
Battery wire (Yellow) Ignition wire (Red) A–7 Pin (Red) A–4 Pin (Yellow) Connector A Connector B To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory (KDC-W4037/KDC-W3537 only) To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals. FM/AM antenna input Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISO–JASO) (Accessory3)
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Connecting Wires to Terminals Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for Cable Colour ISO Connectors External Power Connector Yellow Blue/White Black Speaker Connector Purple Purple/Black Gray Gray/Black White White/Black Green Green/Black English 2WARNING Functions Connecting the ISO Connector The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type of vehicle you drive.
Installation/Removing the Unit 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) ⁄ •...
Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may be disabled by some settings made on this unit. Cannot switch to Aux source. AUX is not turned on. ☞ <Built-in Auxiliary input Setting> (page 25) Cannot display the user of System Q. <Audio Control>...
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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. • No CD in the unit. NO DISC: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.
: Compliant with Windows Media Audio English Audio section Maximum output power : 50 W x 4 : 45 W x 4 (KDC-W237) Output power (DIN 45324, +B=14.4V) : 30 W x 4 : 28 W x 4 (KDC-W237) Speaker Impedance : 4 –...