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Kenwood KDC-W237 Instruction Manual

Kenwood KDC-W237 Instruction Manual

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CD-RECEIVER
KDC-W4037
KDC-W3537
KDC-W3037
KDC-W311
KDC-W237
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
© B64-3554-00/00 (E0/E20)

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  • Page 1 CD-RECEIVER KDC-W4037 KDC-W3537 KDC-W3037 KDC-W311 KDC-W237 INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-3554-00/00 (E0/E20)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    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.
  • Page 4: Notes

    • 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 @ "...
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 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;...
  • Page 7: General Features

    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.
  • Page 8: Attenuator

    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.
  • Page 9: Speaker Setting

    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...
  • Page 10: Theft Deterrent Faceplate

    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.
  • Page 11: Tuner Features

    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.
  • Page 12: Station Preset Memory

    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] —...
  • Page 13: Rds Features

    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"...
  • Page 14: Pty (Program Type)

    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.
  • Page 15: Changing Language For Pty Function

    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.
  • Page 16: Cd/Audio File/External Disc Control Features

    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.
  • Page 17: Fast Forwarding And Reversing

    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. •...
  • Page 18: Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat

    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.
  • Page 19: Folder Select

    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.
  • Page 20: Menu System

    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.
  • Page 21: Touch Sensor Tone

    ⁄ • 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.
  • Page 22: Synchronize Clock

    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...
  • Page 23: Local Seek

    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. ⁄...
  • Page 24: Auto Tp Seek

    - 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"...
  • Page 25: Built-In Auxiliary Input Setting

    ⁄ • 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.
  • Page 26: Basic Operations Of Remote Control

    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 –...
  • Page 27: In Tuner Source

    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.
  • Page 28: Accessories/ Installation Procedure

    ...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...
  • Page 29: Connecting Wires To Terminals

    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)
  • Page 30 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.
  • Page 31: Installation/Removing The Unit

    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) ⁄ •...
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting Guide

    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>...
  • Page 33 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.
  • Page 34: Specifications

    : 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 –...

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