• 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. • Characters that conform to ISO 8859-1 can be displayed.
[ATT] Turning the volume down quickly. When the volume is reduced, the “ATT” indicator flashes. KDC-W6641U/ KDC-W6541U/ KDC-W6141U/ KDC-W6041U [ATT] Disc slot Muting volume upon reception of phone call When there is a call, “CALL” is displayed and the audio [SRC] system is paused.
Auxiliary input Auxiliary input Connect a portable audio device with mini-plug cable (3.5 ø). ⁄ • Use the mini-plug cable which is stereo type and does not have any resistance. • The auxiliary input requires the setting made in “MENU” > “Built in AUX”...
“Built in AUX” “OFF”*/ “ON” “Power OFF” “-----”/ “20min”*/ “40min”/ “60min” “CD Read” “1”*/ “2” KDC-W6641U/ KDC-W6541U/ KDC-W6141U/ KDC-W6041U Entry Setting overview 1 sec. Sets security code Sets the source selection method. When set to “ON”, allows you to select music in the manner similar to that of the iPod.
“ON”/ — *Factory setting * Function of KDC-W6541U. * Function of KDC-W6641U. * Function of KDC-W6041U. * Function of KDC-W6141U. Displayed item is depending on currently selected source or mode. The mark in Condition column shows the condition to which the item is displayed.
Exit Function Control mode Press the [FNC] button for at least 1 second. KDC-W6641U/ KDC-W6541U/ KDC-W6141U/ KDC-W6041U Display Settings About Display Type Shown below are examples of display types.
Text Display Selection 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) Spectrum Analyzer & Clock Clock Date Blank * Information of Radio text plus is displayed.
• In the basic color mode, selecting “Variable Scan” scans basic colors. During scanning, you cannot adjust detail colors. KDC-W6641U/ KDC-W6541U/ KDC-W6141U/ KDC-W6041U Disc Naming (DNPS) Attaching a title to a CD. Play the disc you want to attach a name to...
Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selects the display below when changing to Auxiliary input source. 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 <Function Control>...
• Music Select cannot be performed during Random play. • Set the iPod mode in “MENU” > “iPod Mode” of <Function Control> (page 6). KDC-W6641U/ KDC-W6541U/ KDC-W6141U/ KDC-W6041U Function of remote control Direct Music Search Searchs the music by entering the track number.
Tuner Operation Station Preset Memory Putting a station in the memory. Select the frequency to put in the memory Push the Control knob towards right or left. Enter Preset Memory mode Select “P.MEM”. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control>...
• This function cannot be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception. • When the selected Program Type is not found, “No PTY” is displayed. Select another Program Type. KDC-W6641U/ KDC-W6541U/ KDC-W6141U/ KDC-W6041U Program Type preset Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory and quick recall.
Changing Language for PTY Function Selecting the Program Type display language as follows; Language Display Language English “English” Norwegian Spanish “Spanish” Portuguese French “French” Swedish Dutch “Dutch” German Enter PTY mode Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 14). Enter Changing Language mode Press the [TI] button.
Turn the power ON. Do the step 3 through 4 operation, and reenter the security code. “Approved” is displayed. KDC-W6641U/ KDC-W6541U/ KDC-W6141U/ KDC-W6041U Now, you can use the unit. ⁄ • If an incorrect code is entered, “Waiting” is displayed, and the input prohibition periods shown in the table below is generated.
Manual Clock Adjustment Select Clock Adjustment item during Menu mode (In Standby mode) Select the “Clock Adjust” display. For how to select Function Control items, refer to <Function Control> (page 6). Enter Clock adjustment mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. The clock display blinks.
Turn the [AUD] knob. Exit Audio Control mode Press any button. Press a button other than the [AUD] knob or [0] and [ATT] button. KDC-W6641U/ KDC-W6541U/ KDC-W6141U/ KDC-W6041U Audio Setup You can set Sound system , such as follows; Adjustment Item Display Range Front High Pass Filter “HPF-F”...
Speaker Setting Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type as follows; Speaker type Display “OFF” For 5 & 4 in. speaker “5/4inch” For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker “6x9/6inch” For the OEM speaker “O.E.M.
Accessory of KDC-W6641U/ KDC-W6141U Basic Operations of remote control FM/AM 2-ZONE 0 — 9 General control Volume control [VOL] Source select [SRC] Volume reduce [ATT] In Audio control Audio item select [AUD] Adjusts the Audio item [VOL] ⁄ • Refer to <Audio Control> (page 18) for the operation method, such as the procedures for Audio control and others operations.
• When the iPod is connected to this unit, “KENWOOD” or “✓” is displayed on the iPod to indicate that you cannot operate the iPod. • When the USB device is connected to this unit, it can be charged up provided that this unit is powered.
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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. <Dialing by Using the Quick Dialing Function> 1. Press the Control knob. Select the “DIAL” display. 2.
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The effect is negligible with music that is encoded at high bit rate, variable bit rate or has minimal high frequency range. KDC-W6641U/ KDC-W6541U/ KDC-W6141U/ KDC-W6041U • News (News Bulletin with Timeout Setting) Automatically receives news bulletin when it starts. Set the time during which interrupt is to be disabled after start of another news bulletin.
This Product is not installed by the manufacturer of a vehicle on the production line, nor by the professional importer of a vehicle into an EU Member State. Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment (applicable for EU countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems) Products with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as...
• Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less. About CD players/disc changers connected to this unit If the CD player/ disc changer has the “O-N” switch, set it to the “N” position. The functions you can use and the information that can be displayed may differ depending on the models being connected.
(not supplied) matches your car is required. Fuse (10A) To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory ⁄ To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals. Wiring harness (Accessory1)
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A-4 pin (yellow) is linked to the ignition. Ignition cable A-7 Pin (Red) (Red) Unit Battery cable A-4 Pin (Yellow) (Yellow) KDC-W6641U/ KDC-W6541U/ KDC-W6141U/ KDC-W6041U Functions Battery Power Control Dimmer Ignition (ACC) Earth (Ground) Connection Rear Right (+) Rear Right (–)
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 (M4 × 8 mm) (commercially available) ⁄...
• Cannot set up the Power-off timer. <Security Code> (page 16) is not set. KDC-W6641U/ KDC-W6541U/ KDC-W6141U/ KDC-W6041U 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.
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If the “Mecha Error” code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. IN (Blink): The CD player section is not operating properly. ➪ Reinsert the CD. If the CD cannot be ejected or the display continues to flash...
MP3 decode : Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 WMA decode : Compliant with Windows Media Audio AAC decode : AAC-LC “.m4a” files KDC-W6641U/ KDC-W6541U/ KDC-W6141U/ KDC-W6041U USB Interface USB Standard : USB1.1/ 2.0 (Full speed) Maximum Supply current : 500 mA...