CD-RECEIVER KDC-W808 KDC-W707 INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-3142-00/00 (EW) B64-3142-00_E_English.indd 1 05.5.
Contents Safety precautions 4 Notes 5 About CDs 7 About AAC, MP3 and WMA 8 General features 9 Power Hiding the Control Panel Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator System Q Speaker Setting Audio Control Audio Setup Subwoofer Output Display Setting Text Selection for Display Text Display Switching Graphic part/ Spectrum Analyzer Display Switching Faceplate Angle Adjustment Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute Tuner features Traffic Information Radio Text Scroll PTY (Program Type) Program Type prese
Audio Preset Call Selecting Russian Characters Demonstration mode Setting Accessories/ Installation Procedure 40 Connecting Wires to Terminals 41 Installation 43 Removing the Unit 44 Troubleshooting Guide 45 Specifications 48 The "AAC" logo is trademark of Dolby Laboratories. English | B64-3142-00_E_English.indd 3 3 05.5.
Safety precautions 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. 2CAUTION To prevent damage to the machine, take the following precautions: • Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DC power supply. • Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity.
Notes • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset button is pressed. • Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails to operate correctly. Normal operation should be restored. Reset button • The characters conforming to ISO 8859-1 character set can be displayed • The characters conforming to ISO 8859-5 or ISO 8859-1 character set can be displayed.
Notes About "Media Manager" of PC application attached to KDC-W808 • "Media Manager" is recorded in the CD-ROM attached to this unit. • Refer to the attached installation manual for the installation method of "Media Manager". • Refer to the user’s manual in the installation CD-ROM and Help of "Media Manager" for the operation method of "Media Manager". • The unit can play CDs (hereafter called "ACDrive disc") created by "Media Manager".
About CDs Handling CDs Removing CDs • Do not touch the recording surface of the CD. When removing CDs from this unit pull them out horizontally. CDs that cannot be used • CDs that are not round cannot be used. • CD-R and CD-RW are easier to damage than a normal music CD. Use a CD-R or a CD-RW after reading the caution items on the package etc. • Do not stick tape etc. on the CD, or use a CD with tape stuck on it.
About AAC, MP3 and WMA The playable AAC/MP3/WMA file (hereafter called Audio file) and the media format has the following limitation. The Audio file, which is not comforming to the specification, may not play normally, or the file and folder names may not display correctly. • Attach the correct extension for the Audio file (AAC: ".M4A", MP3: ".MP3", WMA: ".WMA") • Do not attach the extensions to files other than the Audio file.
General features ATT ANG VOL Q SRC Control knob FM1-6ch 98.1 12:34 01-Jan-05 Sat Power Turning ON the Power Turn the vehicle ignition ON. The control panel appears. Turing OFF the Power Turn the vehicle ignition OFF or press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. The control panel is hidden. • Do not apply force to the control panel during this operation. It can cause damage. Hiding the Control Panel Prevents tampering with the unit while your car is being serviced etc.
General features Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button. Source required Tuner CD External disc (Optional accessory) Auxiliary input (KDC-W808 only) Auxiliary input (Optional accessory) Standby (Illumination only mode) Display "TUNER" "Compact Disc" "CD Changer" "AUX" "AUX EXT" "STANDBY" • This unit automatically turns full power OFF after 20 minutes lapses in Standby mode in order to save the vehicle's battery. The time until full power OFF can be set in (page 37).
Audio Control 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Control mode Press the [VOL] knob. 3 Select the Basic Audio item to adjust Press the [VOL] knob. Each time you press the knob, the item to be adjusted alternates between the items shown in the table below. 4 Adjust the Basic Audio item Turn the [VOL] knob.
General features Audio Setup Setting the Sound system, such as Cross over Network. 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. • You can use the Dual Zone System with the Auxiliary input sources listed below. - Internal auxiliary input (KDC-W808 only) - Option CA-C1AX (KDC-W707 only) 5 Exit Audio Setup mode Press [VOL] knob for at least 1 second. 2 Enter Audio Setup mode Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second. 3 Select the Audio Setup item to adjust Press the [VOL] knob.
Display Setting Changing the display mode. 1 Enter display Control mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. "Display Control" is displayed. 2 Select the Display mode Press the Control knob. Each time you press the knob, the display alternates between the display modes shown in the table below.
General features Display Type B In Auxiliary input source Text Selection for Display Selecting the text display. 1 Enter display control mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. "Display Control" is displayed. 2 Select the display Type Press the Control knob. Select the "Display Type B" display. 3 Select the text display part Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. The selected text display part blinks. 4 Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢].
Display Type C Text Display Switching Changing the text display. 1 Enter display control mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. "Display Control" is displayed. 2 Select the display Type Press the Control knob. Select the "Display Type C" display. 3 Select the text display part Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. The selected text display part blinks. Select the text Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢]. Refer to the table described later for setting items.
General features The text display in the Upper text display part • * If the contents of the information cannot be displayed, Play time or Frequency is displayed. In Tuner source Information Program Service name (FM) Radio text (FM) Frequency (MW, LW) Spectrum Analyzer & Clock Date Display "BAND+ch+PS"* "Radio Text" "BAND+ch+FREQ" "Speana/Clock" "Date" Displaying the frequency during Program Service name reception Press the [SCRL] button for at least 1 second.
• * If the contents of the information cannot be displayed, Kenwood Logo is displayed. English | B64-3142-00_E_English.indd 17 17 05.5.
General features The text display in the Lower text display part In Tuner source Information Indicator Spectrum Analyzer & Clock Date Blank Radio text (FM) Display "Indicator" "Speana/Clock" "Date" "Blank" "Radio Text" Display "Indicator" "Speana/Clock" "Date" "Blank" "Disc Title"* "Track Title"* "DNPS" In Audio file source Information Indicator Spectrum Analyzer & Clock Date Blank Song title & Artist name Album name & Artist name Folder name File name Graphic part/ Spectrum Analyzer Display Switching C
Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in. Removing the Faceplate When a call comes in "CALL" is displayed. The audio system pauses. 1 Turn the ignition OFF or press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. The power turns OFF and the faceplate slides open. 2 Holding the center part of the faceplate pull it out.
Tuner features AME 1—6 SRC Band display Frequency display FM1-6ch 98.1 Control knob ST ST indicator Preset station number Tuning Station Preset Memory Selecting the station. Putting a station in the memory. 1 Select tuner source 1 Select the band Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. 2 Select the band Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Each time you push the knob toward [FM], it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
Auto Memory Entry Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically. 1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. 2 Open Auto Memory Entry Press the [AME] button for at least 2 seconds. When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory Auto Memory Entry closes. • When the (page 35) is ON, only RDS stations are put in the memory.
RDS features TI 1—6 Control knob Program Service name FM1-6ch KENWOOD Radio Text ST Radio text 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, "Traffic INFO ON" is displayed. When a traffic information station is not being received the "TI" indicator blinks.
PTY (Program Type) Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station. 1 Enter PTY mode Press the Control knob. "PTY Select" is displayed. • This function cannot be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception. 2 Select the Program Type Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Each time you push the knob, the Program Type alternates between the program types shown in the table below. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.
RDS features Changing Language for PTY Function Selecting the Program Type display language. 1 Enter PTY mode Refer to (page 23). 2 Enter Changing Language mode Press the [TI] button. 3 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 0 S.MODE RDM/3/ F.SEL MENU SCAN D.RDM REP M.RDM Track number SRC Control knob Track time MP3 T-01 0:12 Title/Artist IN IN indicator Playing CD & Audio file When there is no disc inserted 1 Open the panel Press the [0] button. 2 Insert a disc. • When the faceplate slides open, it might interfere with the shift lever or other vehicle function.
CD/Audio file/External disc control features Playing External Disc Track/File Search Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to this unit. Searching for a song on the disc or in the Audio file folder. Press the [SRC] button. Select the display for the disc player you want. Display examples: Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢].
Scan Play Function of the KDC-W808 Function of Audio file Playing the first part of each song on the disc or Audio file folder you are listening to and searching for the song you want to hear. Disc Random Play 1 Start Scan Play Press the [SCAN] button. "Scan ON" is displayed. 2 Release the button when the song you want to hear is played Press the [SCAN] button. Playing randomly from all of the Audio files recorded in the disc. Press the [RDM] button for at least 1 second.
CD/Audio file/External disc control features Function of Audio file Folder Select Quickly selecting the folder you want to hear. 1 Enter Folder Select mode Press the [F.SEL] button. "Select Mode" is displayed. During Select mode the folder information is displayed as shown below. Folder number display Displays the number in the folder belonging to the currently selected folder. 55 55555555 5 Select F02 Folder Name 55555555 Folder name display Displays the current folder name.
2 Start the Letter Seek Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢]. The initial of Genre name, Artist name, or Album name is displayed and announced in order. • The announcement of the initial can be canceled by (page37). • When you push the Control knob to the reverse [4] or [¢] during Letter Seek, the initial is displayed and announced in the reversed order. • Once Letter Seek starts, it cannot be cancelled.
CD/Audio file/External disc control features Text/Title Scroll Scrolling the displayed CD text, Audio file text, or MD title. Push the Control knob toward [FM] for at least 1 second. 30 | English B64-3142-00_E_English.indd 30 05.5.
Menu system MENU SRC Control knob Clock Adjust Beep:ON Security 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. 1 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "Menu" is displayed. 2 Select the menu item Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].
Menu system In Standby mode Security Code Because authorization by the Security Code is required when the audio unit is removed from the vehicle, personalizing this unit by using the Security Code is helpful in preventing theft. • Setup Security Code when the (page 39) is set as 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.
4 Exit Clock adjustment mode Press the [MENU] button. In Standby mode Synchronize Clock Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this unit’s clock. In Standby mode Date Adjustment 1 Select Date Adjust mode Push the knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "Date Adjust" display. Display "SYNC:ON" "SYNC:OFF" Setting Synchronizes the time. Adjust the time manually. • It takes 3 to 4 minutes to synchronize the clock. 2 Enter Date Adjust mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.
Menu system In Standby mode Other than Standby mode Built-in Amp Setting B.M.S. Frequency Offset Controlling the built-in amplifier. Turning OFF this control enhances the preout quality. Setting the central frequency, boosted by B.M.S. Display "AMP:ON" "AMP:OFF" Setting The built-in amplifier activates. The built-in amplifier deactivates. Display "AMP FREQ:Normal" "AMP FREQ:Low" Setting Boost with the normal central frequency. Drop the normal central frequency 20%.
When you set "News:00min" — "News:90min", 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. • If you choose the "20min" setting, further news bulletins will not be received for 20 minutes once the first news bulletin is received. • The news bulletin volume is the same level that was set for (page 22).
Menu system In FM reception Monaural Reception You can reduce the noise when stereo broadcasts are received as monaural. Display "MONO:OFF" "MONO:ON" Setting The monaural reception is OFF. The monaural reception is ON. External Display Control Changing the display of the External Display connected to this unit. Display "OEM Display Out" Each time you push the knob towards [4] or [¢], the display switches.
In Standby mode Function of the KDC-W808 In CD mode Power OFF Timer Setting the timer to turn this unit’s power OFF automatically when Standby mode continues. Using this setting can save the vehicle’s battery power. Display "Power OFF :– – –" "Power OFF :20min" (Original setting) "Power OFF :40min" "Power OFF :60min" Setting Power OFF Timer function is OFF. Turns the power OFF after 20 minutes. Turns the power OFF after 40 minutes. Turns the power OFF after 60 minutes.
Menu system Audio Preset Memory Audio Preset Call Registering the value setup by Sound Control. The memory cannot be erased by the Reset button. Recalling the sound setup registered by
In Standby mode Demonstration mode Setting Sets the demonstration mode. 1 Select the Demonstration mode Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "DEMO Mode" display. 2 Set the Demonstration mode Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds. Each time you press the knob at least 2 seconds, the Demonstration mode alternates between the settings shown in the table below. Display "DEMO Mode:ON" "DEMO Mode:OFF" Setting The Demonstration mode function is ON.
Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories 1 ..........1 2 ..........2 3 ..........1 4 ..........1 5 ..........1 Installation Procedure • If your car is not prepared for this special connectionsystem, 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 inserting jacks until they lock completely.
Connecting Wires to Terminals KDC-W808 KDC-W707 Front left output (White) A "FRONT" Front right output (Red) Rear left output (White) B "REAR" Rear right output (Red) Sub Woofer left output (White) C "SUB WOOFER" Sub Woofer right output (Red) AUX left input (White) D "AUX IN" AUX right input (Red) Antenna Conversion Adaptor (ISO–JASO) (Accessory3) Front left output (White) Front right output (Red) — — — — — — Rear left output (White)/ Sub Woofer left output (White) "REAR"/ "SUB WOOFER" Rear right outpu
Connecting Wires to Terminals 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. The default connection for the wiring harness is described in 1 below.
Installation Installation Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit Metal mounting strap (commercially available) If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit so that it does not fall off, screw in the provided screws in the holes shown below. Firewall or metal support 1 Refer to the function (page 19) and remove the faceplate. 2 Insert the provided screw into the hole at the center of the bottom side of the faceplate which you have removed from the unit.
Removing the Unit Removing the hard rubber frame Insert the removal tool into the indentations in the hard rubber frame, and pull it gently until the lock is released. Removing the Unit 1 Refer to the section (page 44) and then remove the hard rubber frame. Remove the screw (M4 × 8) on the back panel. Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side, as shown.
Troubleshooting Guide What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems. ? No sound can be heard, or the volume is low. ✔ The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side. ☞ Center the fader and balance settings. ✔ The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected incorrectly. ☞ Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness correctly.
Troubleshooting Guide Tuner source ? Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is not extended. ☞ Pull the antenna out all the way. ✔ The antenna control wire is not connected. ☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on . ? It isn’t the set Traffic information sound volume. ✔ The set sound volume is less than the tuner sound volume. ☞ If the tuner sound volume is louder than the set sound volume,the tuner sound volume is used.
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. ➪ Load the disc magazine properly. No CD in the unit. ➪ Insert the CD. No Disc: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. ➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine. TOC Error: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. ➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine. The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upsidedown. The CD is scratched a lot.
Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. 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) : 2.5 μV/75 Ω Frequency response (±3.
