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...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 setting Audio Preset Memory Audio Preset ...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 Radio tuner control (Optional : KTC-HR300 connected) 34 HD Radio Tagging (iTunes Tagging) Basic...
...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 setting Audio Preset Memory Audio Preset ...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 Radio tuner control (Optional : KTC-HR300 connected) 34 HD Radio Tagging (iTunes Tagging) Basic...
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...during installation, consult your area. • The characters which do not have the mark. • You cannot play a CD-R or CD-RW that they work with your model and in your Kenwood dealer. • When you turn on the car heater in the illustrations may be inapplicable. Wiping the faceplate with . ... is stained badly, wipe the stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe it again with a ballpoint pen etc. How to factory settings when the Reset button is stained, wipe it . • Do not use disc type accessories. • Clean from the center of the disc and...
...during installation, consult your area. • The characters which do not have the mark. • You cannot play a CD-R or CD-RW that they work with your model and in your Kenwood dealer. • When you turn on the car heater in the illustrations may be inapplicable. Wiping the faceplate with . ... is stained badly, wipe the stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe it again with a ballpoint pen etc. How to factory settings when the Reset button is stained, wipe it . • Do not use disc type accessories. • Clean from the center of the disc and...
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...CALL" is displayed and the audio system is a precision piece 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...stereo type and does not have any resistance. • The auxiliary input requires the setting made in areas exposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Auxiliary input Connect ...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 on, the source ...
...CALL" is displayed and the audio system is a precision piece 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...stereo type and does not have any resistance. • The auxiliary input requires the setting made in areas exposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Auxiliary input Connect ...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 on, the source ...
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...reception in the memory automatically. Function Control: [SEARCH] Press this button for 1 second allows you to set up or down . RETURN Exit Function Control mode. * Function of the stations in order of KDC-BT742U. Tuner functions FM band: [AUD] knob Switches between pause and play each time pushing toward left or... iPod Control by selecting "MENU" >"MIC GAIN" of and "MENU" >"NR LEVEL" of (page6). Pause and play mode. When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is pressed for the hands free phone is output while playing audio file.) Folder search: [AUD] knob Changes...
...reception in the memory automatically. Function Control: [SEARCH] Press this button for 1 second allows you to set up or down . RETURN Exit Function Control mode. * Function of the stations in order of KDC-BT742U. Tuner functions FM band: [AUD] knob Switches between pause and play each time pushing toward left or... iPod Control by selecting "MENU" >"MIC GAIN" of and "MENU" >"NR LEVEL" of (page6). Pause and play mode. When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is pressed for the hands free phone is output while playing audio file.) Folder search: [AUD] knob Changes...
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...OVER" Makes fine adjustment of the music in the disc changer - disc successively. Setting "THROUGH" activates the DSP function. 6 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U MODE* folder successively. "DISC RDM" "ON"/ "OFF"* When set to operate iPod with the listening position. randomly. repeatedly. "SETUP" "CABIN" ...25 the sound setup registered by Sound Control. 25 "DSP BYPASS"/ "DSP THROUGH"* Setting "BYPASS" passes the DSP function. - PLAY "FILE SCN" "ON"/ "OFF"* When set to "ON", plays the intro of the compensation value 23 specified at random. ...
...OVER" Makes fine adjustment of the music in the disc changer - disc successively. Setting "THROUGH" activates the DSP function. 6 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U MODE* folder successively. "DISC RDM" "ON"/ "OFF"* When set to operate iPod with the listening position. randomly. repeatedly. "SETUP" "CABIN" ...25 the sound setup registered by Sound Control. 25 "DSP BYPASS"/ "DSP THROUGH"* Setting "BYPASS" passes the DSP function. - PLAY "FILE SCN" "ON"/ "OFF"* When set to "ON", plays the intro of the compensation value 23 specified at random. ...
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...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. Register a Bluetooth device (pairing). 28... sec. "+2" Reduces the noises generated by recognizing the registered voice. 17 1 sec. Cancel registration of a special device that cannot be set to "OFF". * Refer to display the red dotted line on /off the display when no operation is performed. 30 - ...
...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. Register a Bluetooth device (pairing). 28... sec. "+2" Reduces the noises generated by recognizing the registered voice. 17 1 sec. Cancel registration of a special device that cannot be set to "OFF". * Refer to display the red dotted line on /off the display when no operation is performed. 30 - ...
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... FM reception. : Can 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 during source selection. * "ON1"*/ "ON2" "1"*/ "2" Sets the CD read mode. * Presets...
... FM reception. : Can 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 during source selection. * "ON1"*/ "ON2" "1"*/ "2" Sets the CD read mode. * Presets...
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...until your desired setup item Operation type Movement between items Selection of items with mark can be set by pushing the [AUD] knob towards right or left. • Some items require you can make a setting. 1 Enter Function Control mode Press the [SEARCH] button for at least 1 second. Example:... Select your desired setup item is displayed in the Entry column in seconds. • For the functions accompanied by the description of the setting procedure and so forth, the reference page numbers are displayed. 4 Exit Function Control mode Press the [SEARCH] button for at least 1 second.
...until your desired setup item Operation type Movement between items Selection of items with mark can be set by pushing the [AUD] knob towards right or left. • Some items require you can make a setting. 1 Enter Function Control mode Press the [SEARCH] button for at least 1 second. Example:... Select your desired setup item is displayed in the Entry column in seconds. • For the functions accompanied by the description of the setting procedure and so forth, the reference page numbers are displayed. 4 Exit Function Control mode Press the [SEARCH] button for at least 1 second.
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... "FLD***" File name "FILE***" 10 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U In Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQUENCY" "CLOCK" In CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track .../ 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" "... Switching Display mode Press the [38] button for at least 1 second. Display Settings Text Display Selection Changes displayed information on while playing the iPod, "iPod BY HAND...
... "FLD***" File name "FILE***" 10 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U In Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQUENCY" "CLOCK" In CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track .../ 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" "... Switching Display mode Press the [38] button for at least 1 second. Display Settings Text Display Selection Changes displayed information on while playing the iPod, "iPod BY HAND...
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...refer to (page 6). 2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the [AUD] knob for 10 seconds, the name at least 1 second. Internal CD source Operation type Movement between folders/files Selection of Audio file/ Internal CD source Music Search Selecting the music you want to ...listen to Auxiliary input source. 1 Select Auxiliary input display setting item during Random play or scan play....
...refer to (page 6). 2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the [AUD] knob for 10 seconds, the name at least 1 second. Internal CD source Operation type Movement between folders/files Selection of Audio file/ Internal CD source Music Search Selecting the music you want to ...listen to Auxiliary input source. 1 Select Auxiliary input display setting item during Random play or scan play....
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...function changes the iPod browse item to "SONGS". Cancelling the Searching for Music 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 Top menu Push the [AUD] knob towards right or left . Music disc/... item are played at the selected character position. The position of the currently displayed item is displayed. • If you want to the next row. Set the ratio with an article "a", "an", or "the" in the alphabet search mode, it towards up . Keep pushing [AUD] knob for in...
...function changes the iPod browse item to "SONGS". Cancelling the Searching for Music 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 Top menu Push the [AUD] knob towards right or left . Music disc/... item are played at the selected character position. The position of the currently displayed item is displayed. • If you want to the next row. Set the ratio with an article "a", "an", or "the" in the alphabet search mode, it towards up . Keep pushing [AUD] knob for in...
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.... Deactivating Security Code To deactivate the Security Code function. 1 Select Security Code item during Menu mode (In Standby mode) "SECURITY SET" is also displayed. 3 Enter Security Code Operation type Select the digits to enter Select the Security Code numbers Operation Push the [... the power ON. 2 Do the step 3 through 4 operation, and enter the Security Code. Enter a correct security code. 18 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Entering Security Code The Security Code is also displayed. 3 Enter Security Code Operation type Select the digits to enter Select the Security Code...
.... Deactivating Security Code To deactivate the Security Code function. 1 Select Security Code item during Menu mode (In Standby mode) "SECURITY SET" is also displayed. 3 Enter Security Code Operation type Select the digits to enter Select the Security Code numbers Operation Push the [... the power ON. 2 Do the step 3 through 4 operation, and enter the Security Code. Enter a correct security code. 18 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Entering Security Code The Security Code is also displayed. 3 Enter Security Code Operation type Select the digits to enter Select the Security Code...
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...Enter Clock adjustment mode Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. For how to select Function Control items, refer to (page 6). 2 Set the Demonstration mode Press the [AUD] knob for at least 2 seconds. Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select Clock Adjustment item during Menu mode Select the "...DEMO MODE" display. 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...
...Enter Clock adjustment mode Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. For how to select Function Control items, refer to (page 6). 2 Set the Demonstration mode Press the [AUD] knob for at least 2 seconds. Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select Clock Adjustment item during Menu mode Select the "...DEMO MODE" display. 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...
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...] knob. 5 Exit Audio Control mode Press any button except for [AUD] knob or [0] button. 20 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Press a button other than the [AUD] knob or [0] button. Function of KDC-X493 Adjusting the detail of Audio Control Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. 3 Select the Detail... Turn the [AUD] knob. 5 Exit the Detail Audio Control mode Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. ⁄ • When you set Bass, Middle, and Treble for each source. • "USER": The ranges selected lastly for Bass level, Middle level, and Treble level are recalled automatically....
...] knob. 5 Exit Audio Control mode Press any button except for [AUD] knob or [0] button. 20 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Press a button other than the [AUD] knob or [0] button. Function of KDC-X493 Adjusting the detail of Audio Control Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. 3 Select the Detail... Turn the [AUD] knob. 5 Exit the Detail Audio Control mode Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. ⁄ • When you set Bass, Middle, and Treble for each source. • "USER": The ranges selected lastly for Bass level, Middle level, and Treble level are recalled automatically....
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...;)/ 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 a difference from the basic volume. • Dual Zone System Main source ...and sub source (Auxiliary input) output Front channel and Rear channel separately. - speaker For 6 & 6x9 in . Function of KDC-MP442U. ⁄ • Volume offset: Sets each source's volume as follows; speaker For the OEM speaker Display "SP SEL OFF" "SP SEL 5/4" "SP SEL 6x9/6" ...
...;)/ 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 a difference from the basic volume. • Dual Zone System Main source ...and sub source (Auxiliary input) output Front channel and Rear channel separately. - speaker For 6 & 6x9 in . Function of KDC-MP442U. ⁄ • Volume offset: Sets each source's volume as follows; speaker For the OEM speaker Display "SP SEL OFF" "SP SEL 5/4" "SP SEL 6x9/6" ...
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...MP442U Audio Preset Recall Recalling the sound setup registered by the source. • When you press the Reset, all the sources will be the setting value which is changed to the value which was recalled. • The source tone memory item of (page 20) is registered. •... Press the [AUD] knob. 5 Put the Audio Preset in (page 20) is changed to the value which was recalled by the selected source. 22 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U "COMPLETE" is displayed. 6 Exit Audio Preset mode Press the [SERACH] button twice. ⁄ • Register 1 pair of "SYSTEM Q" in the...
...MP442U Audio Preset Recall Recalling the sound setup registered by the source. • When you press the Reset, all the sources will be the setting value which is changed to the value which was recalled. • The source tone memory item of (page 20) is registered. •... Press the [AUD] knob. 5 Put the Audio Preset in (page 20) is changed to the value which was recalled by the selected source. 22 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U "COMPLETE" is displayed. 6 Exit Audio Preset mode Press the [SERACH] button twice. ⁄ • Register 1 pair of "SYSTEM Q" in the...
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...the speaker position Turn the [AUD] knob and push the center when the desired valueis displayed. 4 Exit Speaker Setting mode Press the [SEARCH] button. Speaker Setting Setting the speaker to (page 6). 2 Select the car type Turn the [AUD] knob and push the center when the...". Car type Not compensating. For how to select Function Control item, refer 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;
...the speaker position Turn the [AUD] knob and push the center when the desired valueis displayed. 4 Exit Speaker Setting mode Press the [SEARCH] button. Speaker Setting Setting the speaker to (page 6). 2 Select the car type Turn the [AUD] knob and push the center when the...". Car type Not compensating. For how to select Function Control item, refer 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;
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... "ALL" "F-L" "F-R" "F-ALL" 1 Enter Position setting mode Select "DSP" > "CONTROL" > "POSITION" > "PRESET". 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 ... desired item is displayed. 4 Exit X'Over setting mode Press the [SEARCH] button. 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...
... "ALL" "F-L" "F-R" "F-ALL" 1 Enter Position setting mode Select "DSP" > "CONTROL" > "POSITION" > "PRESET". 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 ... desired item is displayed. 4 Exit X'Over setting mode Press the [SEARCH] button. 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...
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...• The source tone memory item of Audio Preset Memory. • "USER 1": When you press the Reset, all the sources will be the setting value which was recalled by the Reset button. • This function cannot be erased by the selected source. Audio Preset Memory Registering the value setup...] button. ⁄ • Register 6 pairs of (page 24) is registered. • "USER 1", "USER 2": The memory cannot be registered when the iPod Equalizer set in the memory Turn the [AUD] knob to select number, and then press the [AUD] knob. 4 Recall the Audio Preset Turn the [AUD] knob to...
...• The source tone memory item of Audio Preset Memory. • "USER 1": When you press the Reset, all the sources will be the setting value which was recalled by the Reset button. • This function cannot be erased by the selected source. Audio Preset Memory Registering the value setup...] button. ⁄ • Register 6 pairs of (page 24) is registered. • "USER 1", "USER 2": The memory cannot be registered when the iPod Equalizer set in the memory Turn the [AUD] knob to select number, and then press the [AUD] knob. 4 Recall the Audio Preset Turn the [AUD] knob to...
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...be automatically played. Songs will be registered. "COMPLETE" is displayed. iPod setting The desired list in iPod. is displayed. 4 Exit Preset Memory Delete mode Press the [SEARCH] button. 26 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U The FAVORITE registration should be performed again after the FAVORITE registration. ... how to select Function Control item, refer to (page 6). 2 Select the preset number to delete or "ALL" to register and setting item. Turn the [AUD] knob, and then press the [AUD] knob. Favorite Control Preset Memory Registering the operation procedure to select...
...be automatically played. Songs will be registered. "COMPLETE" is displayed. iPod setting The desired list in iPod. is displayed. 4 Exit Preset Memory Delete mode Press the [SEARCH] button. 26 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U The FAVORITE registration should be performed again after the FAVORITE registration. ... how to select Function Control item, refer to (page 6). 2 Select the preset number to delete or "ALL" to register and setting item. Turn the [AUD] knob, and then press the [AUD] knob. Favorite Control Preset Memory Registering the operation procedure to select...