CD-RECEIVER KDC-W7541U KDC-W7541UY KDC-W7041U KDC-W7141UY INSTRUCTION MANUAL Declaration of Conformity with regard to the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC Manufacturer: Kenwood Corporation 2967-3 Ishikawa-machi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, 192-8525 Japan EU Representative's: Kenwood Electronics Europe BV Amsterdamseweg 37, 1422 AC UITHOORN, The Netherlands © B64-4049-00/00 (EW/E2W) B64-4049-00̲00̲E̲English.indd 1 08.2.
Contents Before use Basic Operation 3 4 General functions Tuner functions Disc & Audio file play functions Function Control ⁄ 6 • Read through this page first for the setting of each function.
Before use 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. Before using this unit for the first time This unit is initially set on the Demonstration mode. When using this unit for the first time, cancel the (page 18). How to reset your unit • If this unit or the connected unit (disc auto changer, etc.
Basic Operation Release [AUD] Control knob AUX Auxiliary input (Rear side) [ATT] [SRC] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [FNC] [TI] General functions Power/Source Select button [SRC] Turns on the power. When the power is ON, select a source. SRC Select mode 1: Press the [SRC] button and then turn the Control knob or push it toward left or right. To determine the selected source, press the Control knob. SRC Select mode 2: Pressing this button each time switches between sources.
, Tuner functions Disc ejection Control knob Band select Switches between FM1, FM2, and FM3 each time pushing toward up. Switches to AM when pushing toward down. Control knob Tuning Changes the frequency when pushing toward left or right. ⁄ • During reception of stereo stations the “ST” indicator is ON. [TI] Auto memory entry Memorizes six stations with good reception automatically when pressed for at least 2 seconds.
Function Control Functions in the table below can be set up by using Function Control. Category Item MENU “Security Set” “SRC Select” “iPod Mode” “Beep” “Clock Adjust” “Date Adjust” “Date Mode” “SYNC” “DSI” “Button”*3, 4 “Display” “Dimmer” Setting Entry Setting overview 1 sec. Sets security code. “1”*/ “2” “OFF”/ “ON”* “OFF”/ “ON”* 7 types “OFF”/ “ON”* “OFF”/ “ON”* “Red”*/ “Green” “OFF”/ “ON”* “OFF”/ “ON”* 1 sec. 1 sec. 1 sec.
Category Item Setting “Audio Preset” Entry Setting overview 1 sec. Presets the setting value of the audio control. The preset Condition Page 21 value is retained after resetting. DISP “DEMO Mode” > TYPE > MODE > GRAPH > SIDE > TEXT > COLOR*1, 2 > STATUS “OFF”/ “ON”* A/ B/ C/ D/ E 1/ 2 Movie 1 – 2/ Downloaded movie*1, 2/ Wallpaper 1 – 6/ Downloaded Wallpaper*1, 2 / Wallpaper scan Text icon/ Source icon “ON”/ “OFF” > OUT*1, 3 P.
Display Settings Function Control 1 Enter Function Control mode About Display Type Press the [FNC] button. Function icon is displayed. Shown below are examples of display types. Display “TYPE [A]” 2 Select your desired setup item Operation type Movement between items Selection of item Return to previous item Operation Turn the Control knob. Press the Control knob. Press the [FNC] button or “ 2 4 1 ” icon Repeat selection and determination until your desired setup item is selected.
Text Display Selection 1 Enter Text Display Selection mode (In Display Changing the text display. In Tuner source Information Program Service name (FM) Title & Artist name* (FM) Station name* (FM) Radio text plus* (FM) Radio text (FM) Frequency (MW, LW) Clock Date Blank Display “Frequency/PS” “Title/Artist” “Station Name” “Radio Text Plus” “Radio Text” “Frequency” “Clock” “Date” “Blank” * Information of Radio text plus is displayed. Type A/ B/ C/ D) Select “DISP” > “TEXT”.
Display Settings Function of KDC-W7541U/W7541UY Disc Naming (DNPS) Font Color Selection Attaching a title to a CD. Selecting the display font color. 1 Enter Font Color Selection mode (In Display Type A/ B/ C) Select “DISP” > “COLOR”. For how to select Function Control item, refer to (page 6). 2 Select the text display part (Display Type B/ C only) Push the Control knob towards up or down. The cursor (‰) moves to the selected text display part.
Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selects the display below when changing to Auxiliary input source. 1 Select Auxiliary input display setting item during Menu mode (In AUX mode) Select the “Name Set” display. For how to select Function Control items, refer to (page 6). 2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. The presently selected Auxiliary input display is displayed.
Music disc/Audio file Operation Function of Audio file/ Internal CD source Function of remote control Music Select Direct Music Search Selecting the music you want to listen to from the device or media being played now. Searchs the music by entering the track number. 1 Enter Music Select mode Turn the Control knob. The music list is displayed. 2 Search for music Press the number buttons on the remote control. 2 Search the music Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Basic Operation of Disc Changer (Optional) Selecting CD changer source Press the [SRC] button. Select the “CD Changer” display. For how to select source item, refer to of (page 4). Music search Push the Control knob towards right or left. Disc Search Push the Control knob towards up or down. Playing the Current Song or Disc Repeatedly. (Repeat play) Press the [4] button.
Tuner Operation Station Preset Memory Function of remote control Putting a station in the memory. Direct Access Tuning 1 Select the frequency to put in the memory Push the Control knob towards right or left. 2 Enter Preset Memory mode Select “P.MEM”. For how to select Function Control item, refer to (page 6). 3 Select the number to put in the memory Turn the Control knob. 4 Determine the number to put in the memory Press the Control knob.
PTY (Program Type) Program Type preset Selecting the Program Type below and searching for a station; Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory and quick recall.
Other Functions Now, you can use the unit. Security Code When Security Code is set, possibility of theft is reduced because input of Security Code is prompted to turn on the unit once it is turned off. ⁄ • 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. 1 Select Security Code item during Menu mode (In Standby mode) “Security Set” is displayed.
Function of KDC-W7541U/W7541UY Date Adjustment 1 Select Date Adjustment item during Menu mode (In Standby mode) Select the “Date Adjust” display. For how to select Function Control items, refer to (page 6). 2 Enter Date adjustment mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. The date display blinks. 3 Adjusting Date Operation type Selecting the item (month, day, or year) Adjust each item Operation Push the Control knob towards right or left.
Other Functions ⁄ Theft Deterrent Faceplate • Do not operate this unit while downloading to prevent data from being damaged. • The number of files that can be downloaded. - Downloaded movie: 1 file - Wallpaper: 1 file • When a new wallpaper is downloaded, it is overwritten to the currently downloaded wallpaper. There is no way to delete the downloaded pictures. • The downloaded pictures can be used for display.
Audio Adjustments Audio Control Function of KDC-W7541U/W7541UY You can adjust following Audio Control items ; Adjusting the detail of Audio Control Adjustment Item Rear volume Subwoofer level System Q Display Range “REAR VOLUME” 0 — 35 “SUB-W LEVEL” –15 — +15 “NATURAL”/ Natural/User setting/Rock/ “USER”/“ROCK”/ Pops/Easy/Top 40/Jazz “POPS”/“EASY”/ (The indicator turns on “TOP40”/“JAZZ”/ according to the setting.
Audio Adjustments Audio Setup Speaker Setting You can set Sound system , such as follows; Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type as follows; Adjustment Item Display Front High Pass Filter “HPF-F” Rear High Pass Filter “HPF-R” Low Pass Filter “LPF” Subwoofer Phase Volume offset Loudness Dual Zone System “SW PHASE” “VOL-OFFSET” “LOUD” “2 ZONE” Range Through/40*1/ 60*1/80/100/ 120/150/180/220*1 Hz Through/40*1/ 60*1/80/100/ 120/150/180/220*1 Hz 50*1/60/80/100*1/
Audio Preset Memory Audio Preset Recall Registering the value setup by Sound Control. The memory cannot be erased by the Reset button. Recalling the sound setup registered by
Accessory of KDC-W7541U/KDC-W7541UY/KDC-W7141UY Basic Operations of remote control In Tuner source SRC VOL ATT [FM]/[AM] Band select AUD [4]/[¢] Station select FM/AM/+/– Recall preset stations [1] — [6] DIRECT (page 14) 2-ZONE 0—9 In CD/USB source Music select [4]/[¢] Folder/Disc select Pause/Play [38] ⁄ General control Volume control Source select [FM]/[AM] ] About [ This button is used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is connected.
Appendix About Audio file About USB device • Playable Audio file AAC-LC (.m4a), 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. • Playable USB device USB mass storage class • Playable USB device file system FAT16, FAT32 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.
Appendix For operating KCA-BT100 (Optional) However, the following control methods of the function for this unit may be different from the Instruction manual; therefore, refer to the following supplemental instruction. 1–3. Operation is the same. Refer to the instruction manual of KCA-BT100. 4. Press the Control knob. 5. Select “YES” using the Control knob. 6. Press the Control knob. 7. Press the [FNC] button.
Menu Glossary • SRC Select Setting up the Source Select mode. 1 : Displays source icons for your choice. 2 : Allows you to select sources one after another. • Display If this unit is not operated at least 5 seconds with “OFF” selected, the display turns off. During a setup mode, the display will not turn off even if 5 seconds lapse. • ILM Dimmer (illumination dimmer) Reduces the key Illumination brightness. AUTO: Dims the illumination in conjunction with the Light switch of the vehicle.
Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories • 1 • ..........1 • • 2 ..........2 • 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.
Connecting Wires to Terminals USB connector (1m) To USB device ⁄ Do not remove the cap when you do not use the USB cable. The connector will cause the unit to malfunction if it gets in touch with any metallic part of the vehicle. KDC-W7541U/KDC-W7541UY L R Rear output Steering remote control (Light Blue/Yellow) KDC-W7541UY/W7141UY only REMO.
Connecting Wires to Terminals 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 Functions 2WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector Yellow Blue/White Orange/White Red Black Battery Power Control Dimmer Ignition (ACC) Earth (Ground) Connection 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.
Installation/Removing the Unit Installation Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Firewall or metal support 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. Lock Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place.
Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may be disabled by some settings made on this unit. ! • Cannot set up the subwoofer. • Cannot set up the High Pass Filter. • Cannot set up the Fader. • No Audio control effect on AUX. ▲ • Preout is not set to subwoofer. ☞ “MENU” > “SWPRE” of (page 6) • of (page 4) is not set to On. • The Dual zone function is enabled. ☞
The messages shown below display your systems condition. TOC Error: • No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. • The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upsidedown. The CD is scratched a lot. Error 05: The disc is unreadable. Error 77: The unit is malfunctioning for some reason. ➪ Press the reset button on the unit. If the “Error 77” code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. Mecha Error: Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the unit is malfunctioning for some reason.
Specifications FM tuner section Frequency range (50 kHz space) : 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) : 0.7 μV/75 Ω Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) : 1.6 μV/75 Ω Frequency response (±3.
