Kenwood KDC-W7031, KDC-W7531, KDC-W8531 instruction manual Equalizer Control, Subwoofer Output

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Adjustment Item

Display

Range

Front High Pass Filter*2

"HPF-F Fc"

Through/40/60/80/100/120/

 

 

150/180/220 Hz

Rear High Pass Filter*2

"HPF-R Fc"

Through/40/60/80/100/120/

 

 

150/180/220 Hz

Low Pass Filter*1,2

"LPF-SW"

50/60/80/100/120/

 

 

Through Hz

Subwoofer Phase*1,2

"SW Phase"

Reverse (180°)/ Normal (0°)

Volume offset

"Vol-Offset"

–8 — 0

Loudness

"LOUD"

OFF/ON

Dual Zone System

"2 ZONE"

OFF/ON

Volume offset: Each source’s volume can be set as a difference from the basic volume.

Loudness: Compensating for low and high tones during low volume.

*1You can control this item when <Switching preout> (page 36) is set to "SWPRE Sub-W". (KDC-W7031 only)

*1 You can control this item when <Subwoofer Output> (page 13) is set to "SW ON".

*2 You can control this item when "2 ZONE" of <Audio Setup> is set to "OFF".

Dual Zone System

Main source and sub source (Auxiliary input) output Front channel and Rear channel separately.

-The channel of sub source is set up by <Dual Zone System Setting> (page 38).

-Main source is selected by [SRC] button.

-The volume of Front channel is adjusted by [VOL] knob.

-The volume of Rear channel is adjusted by <Audio Control> (page 12).

-The Audio Control has no effect on sub source.

The Dual Zone System can be used with the Auxiliary input sources shown below.

-Internal auxiliary input (KDC-W8531/W7531 only)

-Option CA-C1AX (KDC-W7031 only)

5Exit Audio Setup mode

Press [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.

Equalizer Control

1Select the source for adjustment Press the [SRC] button.

2Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "SYS.Q" is displayed above the [1] button.

Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 9).

3Enter Equalizer Control mode Press the [1] ("SYS.Q") button.

4Select the Equalizer Control item for adjustment

Press the [1] ("SYS.Q") button.

5Adjust the Equalizer control item

Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢]. Each time the knob is pushed, the setting switches as shown below.

Sound setting

Display

User memory

"USER"

Rock

"ROCK"

Pops

"POPS"

Easy

"EASY"

Top 40

"TOP 40"

Jazz

"JAZZ"

Natural

"NATURAL"

User memory:

The values set on the <Audio Control> (page 12).

Each setting value is changed with the <Speaker Setting> (page 11).

First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.

Subwoofer Output

Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF.

Hold down on [AM] of the Control knob for at least 1 second.

Each time the button is pressed, Subwoofer output switches ON and OFF.

When it’s ON, "SW ON" is displayed.

You can control this item when <Switching preout> (page 36) is set to "SWPRE Sub-W". (KDC-W7031 only)

You can control this item when "2 ZONE" of <Audio Setup> (page 12) is set to "OFF".

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Contents KDC-W8531 KDC-W7531 KDC-W7031 Contents Connecting Wires to Terminals To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions Safety precautionsAttach the panel while you are on the vehicle Do Not Load 8 cm 3 in. CDs in the CD slotCleaning the Faceplate Terminals Cleaning the UnitBefore using this unit for the first time About DAB Tuner controlClass Laser Product Marking of products using lasers Except for some areasAbout CDs About AAC, MP3 and WMA What’s the Multi-function Key System? Setting each functionDisplaying the desired function Real operational example of the Multi- function Key SystemPower General featuresVolume Selecting the SourceSpeaker Setting Faceplate Angle AdjustmentTheft Deterrent Faceplate Removing the FaceplateAudio Control Audio SetupEqualizer Control Exit Audio Setup mode Press VOL knob for at least 1 secondSubwoofer Output Hold down on AM of the Control knob for at least 1 secondGraphic part/ Spectrum Analyzer Display Switching Display Mode SwitchingSwitching the display mode Switching the graphic Display/ Spectrum analyzer displayWallpaper & Downloaded Wallpaper*1 Wallpaper selectingSelect the wallpaper display Select the wallpaper Push the Control knob to FM or AMTuner source Text Display SwitchingCD & External disc source Audio file sourceCursor moves to the selected text display part Speana/Clock Text display in the Upper text display part Tuner sourceSong title & Artist name Title/Artist Date Blank Radio text FM Radio TextAuxiliary input Standby sourceText display in the Lower text display part Tuner source Font Color Select Analyzer display SwitchingSelect the Font Color Push the Control knob to 4 or ¢ Switching the display in the External Display connected External Display SwitchingEnter display control mode Press the 2 Disp button OEM Disp is displayedWhen the call ends When a call comesTEL Mute Listening to the audio during a callTuning Tuner featuresDirect Access Tuning Canceling Direct Access TuningPreset Tuning Station Preset MemoryAuto Memory Entry Open Auto Memory EntryTraffic Information RDS featuresRadio Text Scroll Press the TI buttonPresetting the Program Type Program Type presetCalling up the preset Program Type PTY Program TypeSelecting the Program Type display language Changing Language for PTY FunctionPlaying CD & Audio file CD/Audio file/External disc control featuresFast Forwarding and Reversing Playing External DiscTrack/File Search Disc Search/Folder SearchScan Play Track/File/Disc/Folder RepeatRandom Play Magazine Random PlayCanceling the Folder Select mode Canceling the Disc Random PlayDisc Random Play Folder SelectCanceling the Letter Seek Switching the Play modeLetter Seek Text/Title ScrollDisc Naming Dnps Exit Menu mode Press the Menu buttonPlay the disc you want to attach a name to Select the characters Push the Control knob to FM or AMSecurity Code Menu systemSelect the Beep display Set the menu itemTouch Sensor Tone Manual Clock AdjustmentDate Mode Date AdjustmentDSI Disabled System Indicator Switching preoutAnalyzer Reset Built-in Amp SettingCounter Level set Analyzer Stop Watch Dual Zone System SettingS. Bass Management System S. Frequency OffsetTuning Mode News Bulletin with Timeout SettingAMP Control Local SeekRestricting RDS Region Region Restrict Function Auxiliary Input Display Setting & Disc NamingAuto TP Seek Monaural ReceptionPower OFF Timer Built-in Auxiliary input SettingCD Read Setting Text ScrollPicture downloading Canceling DownloadingVoice Index ACDrive firmware version displayAudio Preset Call Audio Preset MemoryUnique ID display Sets the demonstration mode Demonstration mode SettingLoading and Replacing the battery Basic Operations of remote Accessory of the KDC-W8531Basic operations Tuner source Dual Zone SystemDisc source Accessories Installation Procedure Accessories/ Installation ProcedureConnecting Wires to Terminals Connecting the ISO Connector Connector Function GuideCable Colour Functions Ignition cable Red Pin Red UnitInstallation InstallationScrewing the Faceplate on the Unit Firewall or metal supportAccessory2 Removal tool Lock Catch Accessory2 Removal toolRemoving the Unit Removing the hard rubber frameGeneral Troubleshooting GuideDisc source Tuner sourceAudio file source ? The sound skips when an Audio file is being playedMessages shown below display your systems condition ? Cannot play an Audio fileWhen the temperature inside Hold ErrorPlay having no disc names preset Automatic disc changer exceeds 60CSpecifications

KDC-W8531, KDC-W7031, KDC-W7531 specifications

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