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...Changer (Optional) Tuner Operation 14 Auto Memory Entry Station Preset Memory Preset Tuning Direct Access Tuning Operation of hands-free phoning 15 Before Use Receiving a call During a call Call waiting Other functions Making a call Dial a number Speed dialing (Preset dial) Calling a number in the Phone Book Calling a number in the call log Make a voice dialing call Registering to the Preset Dial Number List Display of phone number type (category) Other Functions 18 Activating Security Code Deactivating Security Code Manual Clock Adjustment AMP Control Demonstration mode setting Audio...
...Changer (Optional) Tuner Operation 14 Auto Memory Entry Station Preset Memory Preset Tuning Direct Access Tuning Operation of hands-free phoning 15 Before Use Receiving a call During a call Call waiting Other functions Making a call Dial a number Speed dialing (Preset dial) Calling a number in the Phone Book Calling a number in the call log Make a voice dialing call Registering to the Preset Dial Number List Display of phone number type (category) Other Functions 18 Activating Security Code Deactivating Security Code Manual Clock Adjustment AMP Control Demonstration mode setting Audio...
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..., this unit are examples used to factory settings when the Reset button is stained, wipe it . • Do not use the CD only after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you turn on the car heater in your CD-R/CDRW recorder instruction manual.) English | 3 The unit returns to explain more clearly how the controls are used...
..., this unit are examples used to factory settings when the Reset button is stained, wipe it . • Do not use the CD only after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you turn on the car heater in your CD-R/CDRW recorder instruction manual.) English | 3 The unit returns to explain more clearly how the controls are used...
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... the setting made in areas exposed to "iPod". Volume control: [AUD] knob Turn the knob to (page 42). Subwoofer output: [AUD] knob Switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , USB or iPod ("USB" or "iPod"), CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") each time pushing toward up for 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. Auxiliary input Connect a portable audio device with your telephone using...
... the setting made in areas exposed to "iPod". Volume control: [AUD] knob Turn the knob to (page 42). Subwoofer output: [AUD] knob Switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , USB or iPod ("USB" or "iPod"), CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") each time pushing toward up for 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. Auxiliary input Connect a portable audio device with your telephone using...
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... the Preset memory. MENU Allows you to set up the environment. 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 this button is ON. ⁄ • 3 inch CD cannot be recognized due to set up . Manual "SEEK : MANUAL" Normal manual tuning control. Music search: [AUD] knob Changes the music when pushing toward left or right. (No sound is output while playing audio...
... the Preset memory. MENU Allows you to set up the environment. 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 this button is ON. ⁄ • 3 inch CD cannot be recognized due to set up . Manual "SEEK : MANUAL" Normal manual tuning control. Music search: [AUD] knob Changes the music when pushing toward left or right. (No sound is output while playing audio...
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...value setup by Sound Control.Recalling 25 the sound setup registered by using Function Control. repeatedly. Setting "THROUGH" activates the DSP function. 6 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U difference between each speaker. "SPEAKER" Sets the connected speaker, speaker size, and 23 installation position. Function Control Functions in the table below can be set up by . Category Item AUTO "AUTO MEMORY" MEMORY CH-SCAN "CH-SCAN" Setting Entry Setting overview Condition Page Memorizes 6 stations with good reception automatically. 14 Every receivable Channel is...
...value setup by Sound Control.Recalling 25 the sound setup registered by using Function Control. repeatedly. Setting "THROUGH" activates the DSP function. 6 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U difference between each speaker. "SPEAKER" Sets the connected speaker, speaker size, and 23 installation position. Function Control Functions in the table below can be set up by . Category Item AUTO "AUTO MEMORY" MEMORY CH-SCAN "CH-SCAN" Setting Entry Setting overview Condition Page Memorizes 6 stations with good reception automatically. 14 Every receivable Channel is...
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... SELECT"* "PHONE SEL"* "SMS DOWNLOAD"* "SMS INBOX"* "VOICE TAG"* "VOICE RECOG"* "DEVICE DEL"* "DVC STATUS"* "PIN EDIT"* "AUTO ANS"* "MIC GAIN"* "NR LEVEL"* "SP SEL"* "CALL 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...
... SELECT"* "PHONE SEL"* "SMS DOWNLOAD"* "SMS INBOX"* "VOICE TAG"* "VOICE RECOG"* "DEVICE DEL"* "DVC STATUS"* "PIN EDIT"* "AUTO ANS"* "MIC GAIN"* "NR LEVEL"* "SP SEL"* "CALL 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...
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... memory usage 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 "OFF". * Refer to AUX source. The preset 1 sec. Function Control Category Item MENU "ZONE2" "SUPREME"** "AMS CONTROL"* "CRSC" "RECEIVE MODE" "TAG MEM" "TAGGING" Setting Entry "REAR"*/ "FRONT" "OFF"/ "ON"* Setting overview Specifies the destination of AUX input sound when the Dual Zone function is turned on currently selected source...
... memory usage 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 "OFF". * Refer to AUX source. The preset 1 sec. Function Control Category Item MENU "ZONE2" "SUPREME"** "AMS CONTROL"* "CRSC" "RECEIVE MODE" "TAG MEM" "TAGGING" Setting Entry "REAR"*/ "FRONT" "OFF"/ "ON"* Setting overview Specifies the destination of AUX input sound when the Dual Zone function is turned on currently selected source...
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... selecting "FOLDER NAME" while playing with iPod, names will be displayed depending on currently selected browsing items. • If the iPod Control by Hand Mode is displayed. Information Display Music title "TITLE***" Folder name "FLD***" File name "FILE***" 10 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U "DISPLAY SEL" is displayed. 2 Select the Display item Turn the [AUD] knob. 3 Exit Switching Display mode Press the [38] button. ⁄ • When you select the clock display, the display setting of each source following...
... selecting "FOLDER NAME" while playing with iPod, names will be displayed depending on currently selected browsing items. • If the iPod Control by Hand Mode is displayed. Information Display Music title "TITLE***" Folder name "FLD***" File name "FILE***" 10 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U "DISPLAY SEL" is displayed. 2 Select the Display item Turn the [AUD] knob. 3 Exit Switching Display mode Press the [38] button. ⁄ • When you select the clock display, the display setting of each source following...
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.... The clock display blinks. 3 Adjusting Clock Adjustment item Hours Minutes Operation Push the [AUD] knob towards right or left . 5 Exit AMP Control mode Press the [SEARCH] button. For how to select Function Control items, refer to (page 6). 2 Enter Clock adjustment mode Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select Clock Adjustment item during Menu mode Select the "AMS CONTROL" display. English | 19 Demonstration mode setting Turning the demonstration mode ON/OFF. 1 Select Demonstration item during Menu mode Select the "DEMO MODE" display.
.... The clock display blinks. 3 Adjusting Clock Adjustment item Hours Minutes Operation Push the [AUD] knob towards right or left . 5 Exit AMP Control mode Press the [SEARCH] button. For how to select Function Control items, refer to (page 6). 2 Enter Clock adjustment mode Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select Clock Adjustment item during Menu mode Select the "AMS CONTROL" display. English | 19 Demonstration mode setting Turning the demonstration mode ON/OFF. 1 Select Demonstration item during Menu mode Select the "DEMO MODE" display.
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... or [0] button. Adjustment Item Display Range Rear volume "R-VOLUME" 0 - 35 Subwoofer level "SUB-W L" -15 - +15 Bass Boost* "B.BOOST" "STEP1"/"STEP2"/"OFF" (The indicator turns on according to select Basic Audio items, see (page 20). 2 Enter Detail adjustment mode of Audio Control You can adjust following Basic Audio Items in datail: Bass level, Middle level, and Treble leval. Front 15 Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode) * Function of KDC-X493/MP442U. ⁄ • Source tone memory: You can set the Bass Extend to ON, low frequency response...
... or [0] button. Adjustment Item Display Range Rear volume "R-VOLUME" 0 - 35 Subwoofer level "SUB-W L" -15 - +15 Bass Boost* "B.BOOST" "STEP1"/"STEP2"/"OFF" (The indicator turns on according to select Basic Audio items, see (page 20). 2 Enter Detail adjustment mode of Audio Control You can adjust following Basic Audio Items in datail: Bass level, Middle level, and Treble leval. Front 15 Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode) * Function of KDC-X493/MP442U. ⁄ • Source tone memory: You can set the Bass Extend to ON, low frequency response...
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... Turn the [AUD] knob. 4 Exit Speaker Setting mode Press the [AUD] knob. speaker For the OEM speaker Display "SP SEL OFF" "SP SEL 5/4" "SP SEL 6x9/6" "SP SEL OEM" 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. English | 21 Select Main source by "ZONE2" of sub source by [SRC] button. - Adjust the volume of Front channel by (page 20) or [5]/[∞] button on sub source. 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Setup mode...
... Turn the [AUD] knob. 4 Exit Speaker Setting mode Press the [AUD] knob. speaker For the OEM speaker Display "SP SEL OFF" "SP SEL 5/4" "SP SEL 6x9/6" "SP SEL OEM" 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. English | 21 Select Main source by "ZONE2" of sub source by [SRC] button. - Adjust the volume of Front channel by (page 20) or [5]/[∞] button on sub source. 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Setup mode...
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... which was recalled by the selected source. 22 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U "COMPLETE" is changed to the value which is displayed. 6 Exit Audio Preset mode Press the [SERACH] button twice. ⁄ • Register 1 pair of Audio Preset Memory. The memory cannot be erased by the source. • When you press the Reset, all the sources will be registered. You cannot register by the Reset button. 1 Setup Sound Control Refer to the following items...
... which was recalled by the selected source. 22 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U "COMPLETE" is changed to the value which is displayed. 6 Exit Audio Preset mode Press the [SERACH] button twice. ⁄ • Register 1 pair of Audio Preset Memory. The memory cannot be erased by the source. • When you press the Reset, all the sources will be registered. You cannot register by the Reset button. 1 Setup Sound Control Refer to the following items...
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..." Location Speaker Size Tweeter Rear Speaker "REAR" Location Speaker Size Subwoofer Speaker "SUB-W" Size Display "LOCATION" "SIZE" "TWEETER" "LOCATION" "SIZE" "SIZE" Range "DOOR"/ "ON DASH"/ "UND DASH" "SMALL" / "MEDIUM"/ "LARGE" "NONE"/ "USE" • "DOOR"/ "REAR DECK" • "2ND ROW"/ "3RD ROW" (Minivan/ Passenger van) "NONE"/ "SMALL" / "MEDIUM"/ "LARGE" "NONE"/ "SMALL" / "LARGE" 1 Enter Speaker Setting mode Select "DSP" > "SETUP" > "SPEAKER". Refer to (page 38) on how to be connected, speaker size, and installation position; English | 23 Compact car Full size car Station...
..." Location Speaker Size Tweeter Rear Speaker "REAR" Location Speaker Size Subwoofer Speaker "SUB-W" Size Display "LOCATION" "SIZE" "TWEETER" "LOCATION" "SIZE" "SIZE" Range "DOOR"/ "ON DASH"/ "UND DASH" "SMALL" / "MEDIUM"/ "LARGE" "NONE"/ "USE" • "DOOR"/ "REAR DECK" • "2ND ROW"/ "3RD ROW" (Minivan/ Passenger van) "NONE"/ "SMALL" / "MEDIUM"/ "LARGE" "NONE"/ "SMALL" / "LARGE" 1 Enter Speaker Setting mode Select "DSP" > "SETUP" > "SPEAKER". Refer to (page 38) on how to be connected, speaker size, and installation position; English | 23 Compact car Full size car Station...
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... the desired item is displayed. 4 Exit X'Over setting mode Press the [SEARCH] button. For how to select Function Control item, refer to (page 6). 2 Select the item you want to the followings. 0.25/ 0.50/ 1.00/ 2.00 -9/ -7/ -5/ -3/ -2/ -1/ 0/ +1/ +2/ +3/ +5/ +7/ +9 • The frequency which can be selected by each Frequency band is shown below. iPod Equalizer 1. Adjustment Item Display Preset System Q "EQ" memory "PRESET" Equalizer agjust "MANUAL"/ "BAND" Center "F0" Frequency Quality "Q" Level "GAIN" Range "NATURAL" (Natural...
... the desired item is displayed. 4 Exit X'Over setting mode Press the [SEARCH] button. For how to select Function Control item, refer to (page 6). 2 Select the item you want to the followings. 0.25/ 0.50/ 1.00/ 2.00 -9/ -7/ -5/ -3/ -2/ -1/ 0/ +1/ +2/ +3/ +5/ +7/ +9 • The frequency which can be selected by each Frequency band is shown below. iPod Equalizer 1. Adjustment Item Display Preset System Q "EQ" memory "PRESET" Equalizer agjust "MANUAL"/ "BAND" Center "F0" Frequency Quality "Q" Level "GAIN" Range "NATURAL" (Natural...
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... cannot register a new Bluetooth device. • If the error message appears even though the PIN code is complete on the control unit. 2 Start registering a unit by operating the Bluetooth device By operating the Bluetooth device, register the hands-free unit (pairing). Registering PIN Code By operating the Bluetooth device, specify the PIN code necessary for at least 1 second. Function of KDC-BT742U Bluetooth Setup Registering Bluetooth device To make your Bluetooth device (cell-phone) usable with this unit 1 Enter Bluetooth device registration mode Select "MENU" > "DVC REGIST...
... cannot register a new Bluetooth device. • If the error message appears even though the PIN code is complete on the control unit. 2 Start registering a unit by operating the Bluetooth device By operating the Bluetooth device, register the hands-free unit (pairing). Registering PIN Code By operating the Bluetooth device, specify the PIN code necessary for at least 1 second. Function of KDC-BT742U Bluetooth Setup Registering Bluetooth device To make your Bluetooth device (cell-phone) usable with this unit 1 Enter Bluetooth device registration mode Select "MENU" > "DVC REGIST...
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... • Playable disc file format ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name. • Playable USB device USB mass storage class • Playable USB device file system FAT16, FAT32 Although the audio files are complied with the standards listed above, the play maybe impossible depending on the types or conditions of media or device. • Playing order of the Audio file In...
... • Playable disc file format ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name. • Playable USB device USB mass storage class • Playable USB device file system FAT16, FAT32 Although the audio files are complied with the standards listed above, the play maybe impossible depending on the types or conditions of media or device. • Playing order of the Audio file In...
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... speaker to a front output terminal, do not mix front and rear). Connect the wiring harness connector to the "N" position. Reconnect the - Press the reset button. 2WARNING If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow) to the car chassis (ground), you connect the ignition wire to install the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less. • Reception may start a fire. Bluetooth antenna unit About CD players/disc changers connected...
... speaker to a front output terminal, do not mix front and rear). Connect the wiring harness connector to the "N" position. Reconnect the - Press the reset button. 2WARNING If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow) to the car chassis (ground), you connect the ignition wire to install the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less. • Reception may start a fire. Bluetooth antenna unit About CD players/disc changers connected...
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... wire (Black) · (To car chassis) 42 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U + Ignition key switch Car fuse box (Main fuse) - Battery Connecting Wires to Terminals AUX input (Stereo) Use the mini-plug cable which is required. Front side Rear output R L Front output Sub Woofer output FM/AM antenna input Fuse (10A) Wiring harness (Accessory1) White White/Black Gray Gray/Black Green Green/Black Purple Purple/Black To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory ⁄ To connect these leads, refer to an exclusive remote adapter...
... wire (Black) · (To car chassis) 42 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U + Ignition key switch Car fuse box (Main fuse) - Battery Connecting Wires to Terminals AUX input (Stereo) Use the mini-plug cable which is required. Front side Rear output R L Front output Sub Woofer output FM/AM antenna input Fuse (10A) Wiring harness (Accessory1) White White/Black Gray Gray/Black Green Green/Black Purple Purple/Black To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory ⁄ To connect these leads, refer to an exclusive remote adapter...
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... the disc magazine. The sound skips when an Audio file is heard at a low level. ☞ The hands-free talk volume can be recognized. Audio file source ? "MENU" > "MIC GAIN" and "NR LEVEL" (page6). ? If the "ERROR 99" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. What might seem to the CD cleaning of (page 6) is set ON. ? The hands-free talk volume is low...
... the disc magazine. The sound skips when an Audio file is heard at a low level. ☞ The hands-free talk volume can be recognized. Audio file source ? "MENU" > "MIC GAIN" and "NR LEVEL" (page6). ? If the "ERROR 99" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. What might seem to the CD cleaning of (page 6) is set ON. ? The hands-free talk volume is low...
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... still displayed, initialize the USB device or use another USB device. NO PANEL : The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to be registered in the phone book. iPod MEM FULL : The iPod memory is FULL. If the error message is too large to Favorite Preset Memory NO ACCESS : The procedure preset with the cellphone. DEVICE FULL: 5 Bluetooth device have occurred to the connected USB device. ➪ Remove the USB device, then cycle the power switch to USB again. CONNECT NG: The unit...
... still displayed, initialize the USB device or use another USB device. NO PANEL : The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to be registered in the phone book. iPod MEM FULL : The iPod memory is FULL. If the error message is too large to Favorite Preset Memory NO ACCESS : The procedure preset with the cellphone. DEVICE FULL: 5 Bluetooth device have occurred to the connected USB device. ➪ Remove the USB device, then cycle the power switch to USB again. CONNECT NG: The unit...