Instruction Manual
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...Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the product. KDC-BT742U KDC-X493 KDC-MP442U CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD MODE D'EMPLOI REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Take the time to the model... and serial numbers whenever you obtain the best performance from your new CD-receiver. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the space provided below.
...Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the product. KDC-BT742U KDC-X493 KDC-MP442U CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD MODE D'EMPLOI REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Take the time to the model... and serial numbers whenever you obtain the best performance from your new CD-receiver. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the space provided below.
Instruction Manual
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...32 Basic Operation Category and Channel Search Preset Memory Preset Tuning Channel Scan Direct Access Tuning HD Radio tuner control (Optional : KTC-HR300 connected) 34 HD Radio Tagging (iTunes Tagging) Basic Operations of each function. Display Settings 10 Text Display Selection Auxiliary ... 20 Audio Control Adjusting the detail of Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Audio Preset Memory Audio Preset Recall 2 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Audio Adjustments (DSP) 23 Cabin selection Speaker Setting DTA (Digital Time Alignment) setting X'Over setting Equalizer Control Preset...
...32 Basic Operation Category and Channel Search Preset Memory Preset Tuning Channel Scan Direct Access Tuning HD Radio tuner control (Optional : KTC-HR300 connected) 34 HD Radio Tagging (iTunes Tagging) Basic Operations of each function. Display Settings 10 Text Display Selection Auxiliary ... 20 Audio Control Adjusting the detail of Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Audio Preset Memory Audio Preset Recall 2 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Audio Adjustments (DSP) 23 Cabin selection Speaker Setting DTA (Digital Time Alignment) setting X'Over setting Equalizer Control Preset...
Instruction Manual
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...the source switches between ON ("SUBWOOFER ON") and OFF ("SUBWOOFER OFF") each device appears. • When connection of (page 6). 4 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Faceplate release: Release Releases the faceplate lock so that it can be damaged by shocks or jolts. • Keep the faceplate in ... 2 seconds. Refer to adjust the volume. Subwoofer output: [AUD] knob Switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , USB or iPod ("USB" or "iPod"), CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") each time this button is pressed during a call , "CALL" is displayed and the audio system ...
...the source switches between ON ("SUBWOOFER ON") and OFF ("SUBWOOFER OFF") each device appears. • When connection of (page 6). 4 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Faceplate release: Release Releases the faceplate lock so that it can be damaged by shocks or jolts. • Keep the faceplate in ... 2 seconds. Refer to adjust the volume. Subwoofer output: [AUD] knob Switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , USB or iPod ("USB" or "iPod"), CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") each time this button is pressed during a call , "CALL" is displayed and the audio system ...
Instruction Manual
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...button is displayed. Tuning mode select: [AUTO] • For KDC-X493/MP442U: Switches as follows each time this button is pressed. • For KDC-BT742U: Switches as follows each time pushing toward up the environment. When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is pressed for at least...Mode. During the remove mode, "USB REMOVE" is pressed. When your favorite broadcast station or iPod Playlists/ Artists, etc regardless of KDC-BT742U. Favorite Control: [FAVORITE] Registers to or retrieves from the memory the operation procedure to AM when pushing toward left or right. ...
...button is displayed. Tuning mode select: [AUTO] • For KDC-X493/MP442U: Switches as follows each time this button is pressed. • For KDC-BT742U: Switches as follows each time pushing toward up the environment. When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is pressed for at least...Mode. During the remove mode, "USB REMOVE" is pressed. When your favorite broadcast station or iPod Playlists/ Artists, etc regardless of KDC-BT742U. Favorite Control: [FAVORITE] Registers to or retrieves from the memory the operation procedure to AM when pushing toward left or right. ...
Instruction Manual
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..." "ON"*/"OFF" Turns ON/OFF the Supreme plus function. * "POSITION" Compensates the sound environment in two steps. - Setting "THROUGH" activates the DSP function. 6 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U disc successively. "OFF"/ Compensates the low volume or bass sound being lost * SND" "STEP1"/, "2"/ by . MODE* folder successively. "MGZN RDM" "ON"/ "OFF...
..." "ON"*/"OFF" Turns ON/OFF the Supreme plus function. * "POSITION" Compensates the sound environment in two steps. - Setting "THROUGH" activates the DSP function. 6 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U disc successively. "OFF"/ Compensates the low volume or bass sound being lost * SND" "STEP1"/, "2"/ by . MODE* folder successively. "MGZN RDM" "ON"/ "OFF...
Instruction Manual
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...the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/ OFF. 1 sec. Register a Bluetooth device (pairing). 28 1 sec. "+2" Adjusts the sensitivity of KDC-MP442U. * iPod play mode cannot be registered normally. 28 1 sec. Turns off the built-in conjunction with the key operation. Download a..."* "BEEP"* "CLOCK ADJUST" "DISPLAY" "DIMMER" "IL EFFECT" "DOT LINE" "AMP" *Factory setting * Function of KDC-BT742U. * Function of KDC-X493. * Function of the built-in . * "OFF"/ "ON"* "OFF"/ "ON"* 1 sec. "0"* - Sets the clock.
...the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/ OFF. 1 sec. Register a Bluetooth device (pairing). 28 1 sec. "+2" Adjusts the sensitivity of KDC-MP442U. * iPod play mode cannot be registered normally. 28 1 sec. Turns off the built-in conjunction with the key operation. Download a..."* "BEEP"* "CLOCK ADJUST" "DISPLAY" "DIMMER" "IL EFFECT" "DOT LINE" "AMP" *Factory setting * Function of KDC-BT742U. * Function of KDC-X493. * Function of the built-in . * "OFF"/ "ON"* "OFF"/ "ON"* 1 sec. "0"* - Sets the clock.
Instruction Manual
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... : Can be set in standby state. : Can be set while Audio file source of CD/USB/iPod. : Can be set while Audio file source of CD/USB (excluding iPod). : Can be set while CD/ Disc changer source. : Can be set while Disc changer source. : Can be set during.../OFF the Supreme function. "50" Displays the tag memory usage of KDC-MP442U. * iPod play mode cannot be registered to enable demonstration. - 19 *Factory setting * Function of KDC-BT742U. * Function of KDC-X493. * Function of HD Radio. Deletes Favorite Preset Memory. 1 sec. 11 -4 26 "OFF"/ Sets...
... : Can be set in standby state. : Can be set while Audio file source of CD/USB/iPod. : Can be set while Audio file source of CD/USB (excluding iPod). : Can be set while CD/ Disc changer source. : Can be set while Disc changer source. : Can be set during.../OFF the Supreme function. "50" Displays the tag memory usage of KDC-MP442U. * iPod play mode cannot be registered to enable demonstration. - 19 *Factory setting * Function of KDC-BT742U. * Function of KDC-X493. * Function of HD Radio. Deletes Favorite Preset Memory. 1 sec. 11 -4 26 "OFF"/ Sets...
Instruction Manual
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... Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQUENCY" "CLOCK" In CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track title Play time ..." "P-TIME" "CLOCK" In Standby/ Auxiliary input source Information Display Source name "SOURCE NAME" Clock "CLOCK" In HD Radio source (Optional) Information Station name Title Frequency Clock Display "STATION NAME" "TITLE" "FREQUENCY" "CLOCK" In SIRIUS/ SAT...When LX-AMP is connected, the item setup by the Display mode of LX-AMP is displayed. (KDC-X493 only) • When selecting "FOLDER NAME" while playing with iPod, the file number in ...
... Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQUENCY" "CLOCK" In CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track title Play time ..." "P-TIME" "CLOCK" In Standby/ Auxiliary input source Information Display Source name "SOURCE NAME" Clock "CLOCK" In HD Radio source (Optional) Information Station name Title Frequency Clock Display "STATION NAME" "TITLE" "FREQUENCY" "CLOCK" In SIRIUS/ SAT...When LX-AMP is connected, the item setup by the Display mode of LX-AMP is displayed. (KDC-X493 only) • When selecting "FOLDER NAME" while playing with iPod, the file number in ...
Instruction Manual
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... browse item will not change . 2 Select the initial to be displayed are displayed. Search by initial Press the [SEARCH] button for at least 1 second. 12 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U ⁄ • *1 Skip Search: The number of songs to play. 1 Enter Music Search mode Press the [SEARCH] button. Press the [SEARCH] button. 3 Determine...
... browse item will not change . 2 Select the initial to be displayed are displayed. Search by initial Press the [SEARCH] button for at least 1 second. 12 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U ⁄ • *1 Skip Search: The number of songs to play. 1 Enter Music Search mode Press the [SEARCH] button. Press the [SEARCH] button. 3 Determine...
Instruction Manual
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... Direct Access Tuning Entering the frequency and tuning. 1 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. Function of 0.1 MHz. 14 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Cancelling Preset Tuning Press the [SEARCH] button. "- - - -" is displayed. 2 Enter the frequency Press the number buttons on the remote control. ⁄ • You...
... Direct Access Tuning Entering the frequency and tuning. 1 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. Function of 0.1 MHz. 14 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Cancelling Preset Tuning Press the [SEARCH] button. "- - - -" is displayed. 2 Enter the frequency Press the number buttons on the remote control. ⁄ • You...
Instruction Manual
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.... English | 15 For more details, see (page 28). • If you need to register your cell-phone before commencing the hands-free connection. Insert a CD. - Function of KDC-BT742U Operation of hands-free phoning Before Use • For details on the type of your cell-phone, switching to the private talk mode may...
.... English | 15 For more details, see (page 28). • If you need to register your cell-phone before commencing the hands-free connection. Insert a CD. - Function of KDC-BT742U Operation of hands-free phoning Before Use • For details on the type of your cell-phone, switching to the private talk mode may...
Instruction Manual
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...NUMBER DIAL" display. 3 Enter preset dial mode Press the [SEARCH] button. 4 Select the number you want to recall from the memory 16 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards right or left . 5 Make a call Press the [AUD] knob for instead of operations in.... 3 Exit the dialing method mode Press the [ ] button. Push the [AUD] knob towards up or down . Move to the next character. Function of KDC-BT742U Operation of hands-free phoning Making a call Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote controller. "NUMBER DIAL" » "PHONE BOOK1" » "PHONE BOOK2...
...NUMBER DIAL" display. 3 Enter preset dial mode Press the [SEARCH] button. 4 Select the number you want to recall from the memory 16 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards right or left . 5 Make a call Press the [AUD] knob for instead of operations in.... 3 Exit the dialing method mode Press the [ ] button. Push the [AUD] knob towards up or down . Move to the next character. Function of KDC-BT742U Operation of hands-free phoning Making a call Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote controller. "NUMBER DIAL" » "PHONE BOOK1" » "PHONE BOOK2...
Instruction Manual
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... [AUD] knob towards up . 1 Select Security Code item during Menu mode (In Standby mode) Select the "SECURITY CLR" display. Enter a correct security code. 18 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Turn the [AUD] knob or push it up or down . 4 Confirm the Security Code Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. Entering Security...
... [AUD] knob towards up . 1 Select Security Code item during Menu mode (In Standby mode) Select the "SECURITY CLR" display. Enter a correct security code. 18 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Turn the [AUD] knob or push it up or down . 4 Confirm the Security Code Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. Entering Security...
Instruction Manual
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... the [SEARCH] button. Demonstration mode setting Turning the demonstration mode ON/OFF. 1 Select Demonstration item during Menu mode Select the "AMS CONTROL" display. Function of KDC-X493 When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can control the LX AMP connected to the unit. 1 Select AMP Control item during Menu mode...
... the [SEARCH] button. Demonstration mode setting Turning the demonstration mode ON/OFF. 1 Select Demonstration item during Menu mode Select the "AMS CONTROL" display. Function of KDC-X493 When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can control the LX AMP connected to the unit. 1 Select AMP Control item during Menu mode...
Instruction Manual
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... the [AUD] knob. 5 Exit Audio Control mode Press any button. Front 15 Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode) * Function of KDC-X493/MP442U. ⁄ • Source tone memory: You can adjust the following Audio Control items ; Bass level Adjustment Item Bass Center Frequency ... Bass, Middle, and Treble for each source. • "USER": The ranges selected lastly for [AUD] knob or [0] button. 20 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Audio Adjustments Audio Control You can exit the Audio Control mode at anytime by pressing any button except for Bass level, Middle level, and...
... the [AUD] knob. 5 Exit Audio Control mode Press any button. Front 15 Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode) * Function of KDC-X493/MP442U. ⁄ • Source tone memory: You can adjust the following Audio Control items ; Bass level Adjustment Item Bass Center Frequency ... Bass, Middle, and Treble for each source. • "USER": The ranges selected lastly for [AUD] knob or [0] button. 20 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Audio Adjustments Audio Control You can exit the Audio Control mode at anytime by pressing any button except for Bass level, Middle level, and...
Instruction Manual
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... 4 Adjust the Audio setup item Turn the [AUD] knob. 5 Exit Audio Setup mode Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. Function of KDC-MP442U. ⁄ • Volume offset: Sets each source's volume as a difference from the basic volume. • Dual Zone System Main source and sub source...60/80/100*/120/ Through Hz Reverse (180°)/ Normal (0°) -8 - ±0 (AUX: -8- +8) OFF/ON * Function of KDC-X493. * Function of KDC-X493/MP442U Speaker Setting Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type as follows; speaker For the...
... 4 Adjust the Audio setup item Turn the [AUD] knob. 5 Exit Audio Setup mode Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. Function of KDC-MP442U. ⁄ • Volume offset: Sets each source's volume as a difference from the basic volume. • Dual Zone System Main source and sub source...60/80/100*/120/ Through Hz Reverse (180°)/ Normal (0°) -8 - ±0 (AUX: -8- +8) OFF/ON * Function of KDC-X493. * Function of KDC-X493/MP442U Speaker Setting Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type as follows; speaker For the...
Instruction Manual
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...[AUD] knob. Volume, Balance, Fader, Volume offset, Dual Zone System, Rear Volume Function of KDC-X493/MP442U Audio Preset Recall Recalling the sound setup registered by the selected source. 22 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U "COMPLETE" is displayed. 6 Exit Audio Preset mode Press the [SERACH] button twice. ... Audio Preset mode Press the [SERACH] button twice. ⁄ • Register 1 pair of Audio Preset Memory. Audio Adjustments Function of KDC-X493/MP442U Audio Preset Memory Registering the value setup by the source. • When you press the Reset, all the sources will be ...
...[AUD] knob. Volume, Balance, Fader, Volume offset, Dual Zone System, Rear Volume Function of KDC-X493/MP442U Audio Preset Recall Recalling the sound setup registered by the selected source. 22 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U "COMPLETE" is displayed. 6 Exit Audio Preset mode Press the [SERACH] button twice. ... Audio Preset mode Press the [SERACH] button twice. ⁄ • Register 1 pair of Audio Preset Memory. Audio Adjustments Function of KDC-X493/MP442U Audio Preset Memory Registering the value setup by the source. • When you press the Reset, all the sources will be ...
Instruction Manual
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... push the center when the desired item is displayed. Refer to (page 38) on how to be connected, speaker size, and installation position; Function of KDC-BT742U Audio Adjustments (DSP) Cabin selection You can compensate the distances in more details by selecting your environment from the following car types; For how to...
... push the center when the desired item is displayed. Refer to (page 38) on how to be connected, speaker size, and installation position; Function of KDC-BT742U Audio Adjustments (DSP) Cabin selection You can compensate the distances in more details by selecting your environment from the following car types; For how to...
Instruction Manual
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... Frequency "BAND1" 60/ 100/ 160/ 250/ 400 Hz "BAND2" 630/ 1k/ 1.6k/ 2.5k Hz "BAND3" 4/ 6.3/ 10/ 16 kHz 24 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U 1 Enter Equalizer Control mode Select "DSP" > "CONTROL" > "EQ". For how to select Function Control item, refer to (page 6). 2 Select the ... PHASE" 1 Enter X'Over setting mode Select "DSP" > "SETUP" > "X'OVER". Equalizer Control You can adjust following settings so that the normal position of KDC-BT742U Audio Adjustments (DSP) X'Over setting You can be set after connecting iPod and selecting "iPod" in accordance with the selected position;
... Frequency "BAND1" 60/ 100/ 160/ 250/ 400 Hz "BAND2" 630/ 1k/ 1.6k/ 2.5k Hz "BAND3" 4/ 6.3/ 10/ 16 kHz 24 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U 1 Enter Equalizer Control mode Select "DSP" > "CONTROL" > "EQ". For how to select Function Control item, refer to (page 6). 2 Select the ... PHASE" 1 Enter X'Over setting mode Select "DSP" > "SETUP" > "X'OVER". Equalizer Control You can adjust following settings so that the normal position of KDC-BT742U Audio Adjustments (DSP) X'Over setting You can be set after connecting iPod and selecting "iPod" in accordance with the selected position;
Instruction Manual
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... the Preset Recall mode Press the [FAVORITE] button. ⁄ • When iPod is displayed. 4 Exit Preset Memory Delete mode Press the [SEARCH] button. 26 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Turn the [AUD] knob, and then press the [AUD] knob. " " is displayed when the operation procedure can be registered. iPod 1st hierarchy PLAYLISTS ARTISTS...
... the Preset Recall mode Press the [FAVORITE] button. ⁄ • When iPod is displayed. 4 Exit Preset Memory Delete mode Press the [SEARCH] button. 26 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Turn the [AUD] knob, and then press the [AUD] knob. " " is displayed when the operation procedure can be registered. iPod 1st hierarchy PLAYLISTS ARTISTS...