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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Kenwood KDC-W7031 Equalizer Control, Subwoofer Output, Exit Audio Setup mode Press VOL knob for at least 1 second

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

The Kenwood KDC-W7531, KDC-W7031, and KDC-W8531 are a trio of car audio receivers that exemplify the brand's commitment to innovation, sound quality, and ease of use. These models cater to a diverse range of listening preferences, ensuring a satisfying audio experience for drivers and passengers alike.

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