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... Online Register your new CD-receiver. 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 Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa....the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the space provided below. Refer to read through this instruction manual. For your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the spaces designated on the product.
... Online Register your new CD-receiver. 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 Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa....the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the space provided below. Refer to read through this instruction manual. For your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the spaces designated on the product.
Instruction Manual
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...Audio Adjustments 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 position ... file Operation 11 Music Search Music Search for Category SMS (Short Message Service) Downloading the SMS Satellite Radio tuner control (Optional) 32 Basic Operation Category and Channel Search Preset Memory Preset Tuning Channel Scan Direct Access Tuning HD...
...Audio Adjustments 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 position ... file Operation 11 Music Search Music Search for Category SMS (Short Message Service) Downloading the SMS Satellite Radio tuner control (Optional) 32 Basic Operation Category and Channel Search Preset Memory Preset Tuning Channel Scan Direct Access Tuning HD...
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...] knob Switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , USB or iPod ("USB" or "iPod"), CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") 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 removed. The... a commercial telephone accessory. Refer to the following diagram when reattaching the faceplate. ¤ • The faceplate is a precision piece of KDC-X493/ MP442U) When there is a call, "CALL" is displayed and the audio system is pressed during a call. ⁄ •...
...] knob Switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , USB or iPod ("USB" or "iPod"), CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") 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 removed. The... a commercial telephone accessory. Refer to the following diagram when reattaching the faceplate. ¤ • The faceplate is a precision piece of KDC-X493/ MP442U) When there is a call, "CALL" is displayed and the audio system is pressed during a call. ⁄ •...
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...play : [38] Switches between FM1, FM2, and FM3 each time this button is built in the memory automatically. Refer to (page 6). When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is pressed. Disc ejection: [0] ⁄ • You can eject the disc for 2 seconds or longer to ...time pushing toward left or right. RETURN Exit Function Control mode. * Function of KDC-BT742U) The microphone for the hands free phone is pressed for at least 1 second. Hands-free phoning Microphone: (Function of KDC-BT742U. During the remove mode, "USB REMOVE" is ON. Refer to (page 26)....
...play : [38] Switches between FM1, FM2, and FM3 each time this button is built in the memory automatically. Refer to (page 6). When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is pressed. Disc ejection: [0] ⁄ • You can eject the disc for 2 seconds or longer to ...time pushing toward left or right. RETURN Exit Function Control mode. * Function of KDC-BT742U) The microphone for the hands free phone is pressed for at least 1 second. Hands-free phoning Microphone: (Function of KDC-BT742U. During the remove mode, "USB REMOVE" is ON. Refer to (page 26)....
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... the sound setup registered by Sound Control. 25 "DSP BYPASS"/ "DSP THROUGH"* Setting "BYPASS" passes the DSP function. - Setting "THROUGH" activates the DSP function. 6 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U MODE* folder successively. "ALL RDM" "ON"/ "OFF"* When set to "ON", all songs in iPod are played at random. 12 "FILE REP" "ON...
... the sound setup registered by Sound Control. 25 "DSP BYPASS"/ "DSP THROUGH"* Setting "BYPASS" passes the DSP function. - Setting "THROUGH" activates the DSP function. 6 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U MODE* folder successively. "ALL RDM" "ON"/ "OFF"* When set to "ON", all songs in iPod are played at random. 12 "FILE REP" "ON...
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... BEEP"* "BT F/W UPDATE"* "BEEP"* "CLOCK ADJUST" "DISPLAY" "DIMMER" "IL EFFECT" "DOT LINE" "AMP" *Factory setting * Function of KDC-BT742U. * Function of KDC-X493. * Function of KDC-MP442U. * iPod play mode cannot be registered normally. 28 1 sec. Sets/Resets security code. Condition Page 18 "0.5%"*/ Sets the ratio of...
... BEEP"* "BT F/W UPDATE"* "BEEP"* "CLOCK ADJUST" "DISPLAY" "DIMMER" "IL EFFECT" "DOT LINE" "AMP" *Factory setting * Function of KDC-BT742U. * Function of KDC-X493. * Function of KDC-MP442U. * iPod play mode cannot be registered normally. 28 1 sec. Sets/Resets security code. Condition Page 18 "0.5%"*/ Sets the ratio of...
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...be set while accessing AUX source. : Can be set while HD Radio source. : Can be set during Satellite radio source. : Can be set only during playback of the iPod source. (USB source used when the iPod is connected) 8 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U : Can be set for information on how to set to "...Can be set while a cell-phone is connected. : Refer to the reference page. - : Can be set during source selection. * "ON1"*/ "ON2" "1"*/ "2" Sets the CD read mode. * Presets the setting value of the audio control. Up to 50 34 tags can be set when is set the items with...
...be set while accessing AUX source. : Can be set while HD Radio source. : Can be set during Satellite radio source. : Can be set only during playback of the iPod source. (USB source used when the iPod is connected) 8 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U : Can be set for information on how to set to "...Can be set while a cell-phone is connected. : Refer to the reference page. - : Can be set during source selection. * "ON1"*/ "ON2" "1"*/ "2" Sets the CD read mode. * Presets the setting value of the audio control. Up to 50 34 tags can be set when is set the items with...
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... is set to on each source following; In Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQUENCY" "CLOCK" In CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track title Play time & Track number Clock Display "DISC TITLE" "TRACK...NAME" "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 ... Folder name "FLD***" File name "FILE***" 10 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U
... is set to on each source following; In Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQUENCY" "CLOCK" In CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track title Play time & Track number Clock Display "DISC TITLE" "TRACK...NAME" "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 ... Folder name "FLD***" File name "FILE***" 10 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U
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"SEARCH" is determined 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 previous item Push the [AUD] knob towards up or down. "A B C ..." Cancelling the Searching for Music ...
"SEARCH" is determined 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 previous item Push the [AUD] knob towards up or down. "A B C ..." Cancelling the Searching for Music ...
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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 Example: Desired frequency 92.1 MHz (FM) 810 kHz (AM) Press button [0], [9], [2], [1] [0], [8], [1], [0] Cancelling Direct Access Tuning Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control...
... 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 Example: Desired frequency 92.1 MHz (FM) 810 kHz (AM) Press button [0], [9], [2], [1] [0], [8], [1], [0] Cancelling Direct Access Tuning Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control...
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... 1 Press the [AUD] knob. 2 Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards up or down . Pressing this knob switches the calling party. 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 select...). • You need to the Private Mode Press the [38] button. Switching between the Current Call and Waiting Call Press the [AUD] knob. Insert a CD. - If this happens, the source cannot be downloaded to the hands-free talk mode. Select the "ANSWER" display. 3 Press the [AUD] knob.
... 1 Press the [AUD] knob. 2 Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards up or down . Pressing this knob switches the calling party. 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 select...). • You need to the Private Mode Press the [38] button. Switching between the Current Call and Waiting Call Press the [AUD] knob. Insert a CD. - If this happens, the source cannot be downloaded to the hands-free talk mode. Select the "ANSWER" display. 3 Press the [AUD] knob.
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... 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 up or down. Select the "PHONE BOOK1" display, proceed to the next name. Push ... 3 Select the initial to be searched for at least 1 second. ⁄ • During search, a non-accent character such as "ü". Function of KDC-BT742U Operation of hands-free phoning Making a call Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote controller. Select the "NUMBER DIAL" display. 3 Enter a phone 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 up or down. Select the "PHONE BOOK1" display, proceed to the next name. Push ... 3 Select the initial to be searched for at least 1 second. ⁄ • During search, a non-accent character such as "ü". Function of KDC-BT742U Operation of hands-free phoning Making a call Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote controller. Select the "NUMBER DIAL" display. 3 Enter a phone number ...
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... type Select the digits to enter Select the Security Code numbers Operation Push the [AUD] knob towards right or left . Enter a correct security code. 18 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U
... type Select the digits to enter Select the Security Code numbers Operation Push the [AUD] knob towards right or left . Enter a correct security code. 18 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U
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... at least 2 seconds. Demonstration mode setting Turning the demonstration mode ON/OFF. 1 Select Demonstration item during Menu mode Select the "CLOCK ADJUST" display. Function of KDC-X493 When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can control the LX AMP connected to (page 6). 2 Set the Demonstration mode Press the [AUD] knob...
... at least 2 seconds. Demonstration mode setting Turning the demonstration mode ON/OFF. 1 Select Demonstration item during Menu mode Select the "CLOCK ADJUST" display. Function of KDC-X493 When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can control the LX AMP connected to (page 6). 2 Set the Demonstration mode Press the [AUD] knob...
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... Audio item Turn the [AUD] knob. 5 Exit Audio Control mode Press any button except for [AUD] knob or [0] button. 20 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Function of KDC-X493 Adjusting the detail of KDC-X493/MP442U. ⁄ • Source tone memory: You can set the Bass Extend to the setting.) System Q* "NATURAL"/"USER"/ Natural/User...
... Audio item Turn the [AUD] knob. 5 Exit Audio Control mode Press any button except for [AUD] knob or [0] button. 20 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Function of KDC-X493 Adjusting the detail of KDC-X493/MP442U. ⁄ • Source tone memory: You can set the Bass Extend to the setting.) System Q* "NATURAL"/"USER"/ Natural/User...
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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 (Auxiliary ...* Hz 50*/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...
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 (Auxiliary ...* Hz 50*/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...
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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 Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. Select the "RECALL" display. 4 Determine whether to recall ... items, refer to select "YES", and then press the [AUD] knob. You cannot register by Sound Control. 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...
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 Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. Select the "RECALL" display. 4 Determine whether to recall ... items, refer to select "YES", and then press the [AUD] knob. You cannot register by Sound Control. 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...
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... Alignment) setting Adjusting fine tuning of the speaker position compensation value specified at (page 23). 1 Enter DTA setting mode Select "DSP" > "SETUP" > "DTA". 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; Compact car Full...
... Alignment) setting Adjusting fine tuning of the speaker position compensation value specified at (page 23). 1 Enter DTA setting mode Select "DSP" > "SETUP" > "DTA". 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; Compact car Full...
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... Band 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". Set the value Turn the [AUD] knob and push the center when the desired item is... environment can be set a X'Over value for the speakers; Equalizer Control You can adjust following settings so that the normal position of KDC-BT742U Audio Adjustments (DSP) X'Over setting You can set after connecting iPod and selecting "iPod" in accordance with the selected position; Select ...
... Band 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". Set the value Turn the [AUD] knob and push the center when the desired item is... environment can be set a X'Over value for the speakers; Equalizer Control You can adjust following settings so that the normal position of KDC-BT742U Audio Adjustments (DSP) X'Over setting You can set after connecting iPod and selecting "iPod" in accordance with the selected position; Select ...
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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 Songs will not be changed , the list in iPod. Turn the [AUD] knob, and then press the [AUD] knob. "COMPLETE" is selected for the...
... 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 Songs will not be changed , the list in iPod. Turn the [AUD] knob, and then press the [AUD] knob. "COMPLETE" is selected for the...