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...Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Audio Control Adjusting the detail of Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Subwoofer Output Switching Display Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute Tuner features 12 Tuning Tuning Mode Direct Access Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features 14 Playing CD & Audio file Playing USB (iPod) Device Drive Search Playing External Disc Fast Forwarding and Reversing Music Search Disc Search/Folder/Album Search Direct Music Search Direct Disc Search Track/File/Disc/Folder/Drive...
...Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Audio Control Adjusting the detail of Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Subwoofer Output Switching Display Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute Tuner features 12 Tuning Tuning Mode Direct Access Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features 14 Playing CD & Audio file Playing USB (iPod) Device Drive Search Playing External Disc Fast Forwarding and Reversing Music Search Disc Search/Folder/Album Search Direct Music Search Direct Disc Search Track/File/Disc/Folder/Drive...
Instruction Manual
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... unit or faceplate with its adapter into the unit, the adapter might separate from the CD and damage the unit. About CD players/disc changers connected to this unit Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released in 1997 or earlier and disc changers made by other countries. The functions you can be connected to this unit. In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the applicable Kenwood disc changers/ CD players. If the unit still does not operate...
... unit or faceplate with its adapter into the unit, the adapter might separate from the CD and damage the unit. About CD players/disc changers connected to this unit Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released in 1997 or earlier and disc changers made by other countries. The functions you can be connected to this unit. In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the applicable Kenwood disc changers/ CD players. If the unit still does not operate...
Instruction Manual
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...; Applying spray cleaner directly to factory settings when the Reset button is initially set on the Demonstration mode. Therefore, what appears on the display in the illustrations may be restored. For how to remove the USB device, refer to (page 14). • Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. Notes • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. •...
...; Applying spray cleaner directly to factory settings when the Reset button is initially set on the Demonstration mode. Therefore, what appears on the display in the illustrations may be restored. For how to remove the USB device, refer to (page 14). • Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. Notes • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. •...
Instruction Manual
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...-LC (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), WAV (.wav) • Playable disc media CD-R/RW/ROM • Playable disc file format ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name. • Playable USB device USB mass storage class, iPod with KCA-iP200 • Playable USB device file system FAT16, FAT32 Although the audio files are complied with the standards listed above, the...
...-LC (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), WAV (.wav) • Playable disc media CD-R/RW/ROM • Playable disc file format ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name. • Playable USB device USB mass storage class, iPod with KCA-iP200 • Playable USB device file system FAT16, FAT32 Although the audio files are complied with the standards listed above, the...
Instruction Manual
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... not correctly play discs which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which do not have the mark. • You cannot play the CDs with a ballpoint pen etc. on the CD, or use the CD only after removing the burrs with . Location : Bottom Panel • CDs with coloring on...
... not correctly play discs which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which do not have the mark. • You cannot play the CDs with a ballpoint pen etc. on the CD, or use the CD only after removing the burrs with . Location : Bottom Panel • CDs with coloring on...
Instruction Manual
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...) Auxiliary input Auxiliary input (Optional accessory) Standby (Illumination only mode) Display "SAT" "TUNER" or "HD RADIO" "USB" ("iPod") "CD" "CD CH" "AUX" "AUX EXT" "STANDBY" ⁄ • When connection of the iPod is recognized, the source display changes from "USB" to "iPod". • USB (iPod) source is ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks. General features Release button VOL/Control knob "55 %*41 43$ LOUD indicator ATT indicator Clock display Power Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. Press the [ATT] button. Attenuator Turning the volume down...
...) Auxiliary input Auxiliary input (Optional accessory) Standby (Illumination only mode) Display "SAT" "TUNER" or "HD RADIO" "USB" ("iPod") "CD" "CD CH" "AUX" "AUX EXT" "STANDBY" ⁄ • When connection of the iPod is recognized, the source display changes from "USB" to "iPod". • USB (iPod) source is ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks. General features Release button VOL/Control knob "55 %*41 43$ LOUD indicator ATT indicator Clock display Power Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. Press the [ATT] button. Attenuator Turning the volume down...
Instruction Manual
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... Q" Range 0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0 kHz 1.0/2.0 Treble level Adjustment Item Treble Center Frequency Display "TRE" Range 10.0/12.5/15.0/17.5 kHz 5 Exit the Detail Audio Control mode Press the [VOL] knob for different types of music. • Change each setting value with the Speaker setting. • "USER": The ranges selected lastly for [VOL] knob and [ATT] button. 8 | English Each time you set up value in the table below . 4 Adjust the Detail Audio item Turn the [VOL] knob...
... Q" Range 0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0 kHz 1.0/2.0 Treble level Adjustment Item Treble Center Frequency Display "TRE" Range 10.0/12.5/15.0/17.5 kHz 5 Exit the Detail Audio Control mode Press the [VOL] knob for different types of music. • Change each setting value with the Speaker setting. • "USER": The ranges selected lastly for [VOL] knob and [ATT] button. 8 | English Each time you set up value in the table below . 4 Adjust the Detail Audio item Turn the [VOL] knob...
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... source and sub source (Auxiliary input) output Front channel and Rear channel separately. - speaker For 6 & 6x9 in . Subwoofer Output Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF. When it is ON, "SW ON" is optimal when setting the speaker type. 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Adjust the volume of sub source by (page 8). - Each time you press the knob, the item to adjust Press the [VOL] knob. Speaker Setting Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is displayed...
... source and sub source (Auxiliary input) output Front channel and Rear channel separately. - speaker For 6 & 6x9 in . Subwoofer Output Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF. When it is ON, "SW ON" is optimal when setting the speaker type. 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Adjust the volume of sub source by (page 8). - Each time you press the knob, the item to adjust Press the [VOL] knob. Speaker Setting Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is displayed...
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... Control knob. Playing External Disc Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to (page 14), remove the Card Reader, and then insert the memory. Display examples: Display "CD CH" "MD CH" Disc player CD changer MD changer Pause and play Press the [38] button. Drive Search Selecting the device inserted in the Multi Card Reader. 1 Put the playback to (page 15). • After you stopped playing a file contained in the USB device...
... Control knob. Playing External Disc Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to (page 14), remove the Card Reader, and then insert the memory. Display examples: Display "CD CH" "MD CH" Disc player CD changer MD changer Pause and play Press the [38] button. Drive Search Selecting the device inserted in the Multi Card Reader. 1 Put the playback to (page 15). • After you stopped playing a file contained in the USB device...
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... set the Security Code with a 4 digit number of audio unit by someone else. The Security Code function deactivates. 7 Exit Security Code mode Press the [MENU] button. ⁄ • If a wrong security code is entered, "ERROR" is pressed 1 Turn the power ON. 2 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and enter the Security Code. When "RE-ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is activated, "CODE SET" changes to enter Push the Control knob towards right or left . 4 Select the Security Code numbers...
... set the Security Code with a 4 digit number of audio unit by someone else. The Security Code function deactivates. 7 Exit Security Code mode Press the [MENU] button. ⁄ • If a wrong security code is entered, "ERROR" is pressed 1 Turn the power ON. 2 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and enter the Security Code. When "RE-ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is activated, "CODE SET" changes to enter Push the Control knob towards right or left . 4 Select the Security Code numbers...
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... OFF" Setting LED flashes. In Standby mode Dimmer Dimming this unit's display automatically when the vehicle light switch is heard. Display "BEEP ON" "BEEP OFF" Setting Beep is turned ON. LED OFF. Display "DISP ON" "DISP OFF" Setting Keeps the display on . In Standby mode Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select Clock Adjustment mode Push the Control knob towards right or left. 4 Exit Clock adjustment mode Press the [MENU] button. Display Illumination Control This function turns off the display when you cannot perform any operation except...
... OFF" Setting LED flashes. In Standby mode Dimmer Dimming this unit's display automatically when the vehicle light switch is heard. Display "BEEP ON" "BEEP OFF" Setting Beep is turned ON. LED OFF. Display "DISP ON" "DISP OFF" Setting Keeps the display on . In Standby mode Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select Clock Adjustment mode Push the Control knob towards right or left. 4 Exit Clock adjustment mode Press the [MENU] button. Display Illumination Control This function turns off the display when you cannot perform any operation except...
Instruction Manual
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... [MENU] button. ⁄ • Even if the Receive mode is set to "AUTO", when the Ball game mode program (non-delayed broadcast program) is to Analog broadcast only. Sub source (Auxiliary input source) is received, the Receive mode will have reception alternate from power lines) may be front channel. Plays the original sound stored in the table below. Select the "HDR MODE" display. 2 Enter Receive mode Press the Control knob for the compression format used . In Audio file source Supreme Setting...
... [MENU] button. ⁄ • Even if the Receive mode is set to "AUTO", when the Ball game mode program (non-delayed broadcast program) is to Analog broadcast only. Sub source (Auxiliary input source) is received, the Receive mode will have reception alternate from power lines) may be front channel. Plays the original sound stored in the table below. Select the "HDR MODE" display. 2 Enter Receive mode Press the Control knob for the compression format used . In Audio file source Supreme Setting...
Instruction Manual
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... the instruction manual of Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX. When the button is pressed again, the volume returns to (page 7). [ATT] button Turns the volume down quickly. Basic Operations [VOL] buttons Adjusts the volume. [SRC] button Each time you press the button, the source alternates. English | 27 For more information, refer to remove it as on the dashboard. poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case. Insert the batteries with...
... the instruction manual of Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX. When the button is pressed again, the volume returns to (page 7). [ATT] button Turns the volume down quickly. Basic Operations [VOL] buttons Adjusts the volume. [SRC] button Each time you press the button, the source alternates. English | 27 For more information, refer to remove it as on the dashboard. poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case. Insert the batteries with...
Instruction Manual
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...;] buttons Adjusts the volume of the rear channel. Each time you press the button, the music is played or paused. [0] - [9] buttons When in (page 16) and (page 16), enters the music/ disc number. In Disc/USB Source [4]/ [¢] buttons Going forwards and backwards between music. [+]/ [-] buttons Going forwards and backwards between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. [4]/ [¢] buttons Tune up or down bands. [0] - [9] buttons Press buttons [1] - [6] to recall preset stations. 28 | English In Satellite Radio Source [FM] button Selects...
...;] buttons Adjusts the volume of the rear channel. Each time you press the button, the music is played or paused. [0] - [9] buttons When in (page 16) and (page 16), enters the music/ disc number. In Disc/USB Source [4]/ [¢] buttons Going forwards and backwards between music. [+]/ [-] buttons Going forwards and backwards between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. [4]/ [¢] buttons Tune up or down bands. [0] - [9] buttons Press buttons [1] - [6] to recall preset stations. 28 | English In Satellite Radio Source [FM] button Selects...
Instruction Manual
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... be connected because the USB connector and the AUX input are used for each unit. 3. If You Want to install the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less. Make the proper input and output wire connections for iPod connection. • Dual Zone System in turn may start a fire. Always connect those wires to the power source running through the fuse box. ¤ • If the power is not turned ON ("PROTECT" is installed...
... be connected because the USB connector and the AUX input are used for each unit. 3. If You Want to install the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less. Make the proper input and output wire connections for iPod connection. • Dual Zone System in turn may start a fire. Always connect those wires to the power source running through the fuse box. ¤ • If the power is not turned ON ("PROTECT" is installed...
Instruction Manual
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... antenna input Front left output (White) Front right output (Red) Rear left output (White) Fuse (10A) Rear right output (Red) To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory Wiring harness (Accessory1) To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals. ," /Ê White White/Black Gray To front left speaker ," /Ê, Gray/Black Green To front right speaker , ,Ê Green/Black Purple To rear left output (White) Sub Woofer right output (Red) AUX input (Stereo) Use the mini-plug...
... antenna input Front left output (White) Front right output (Red) Rear left output (White) Fuse (10A) Rear right output (Red) To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory Wiring harness (Accessory1) To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals. ," /Ê White White/Black Gray To front left speaker ," /Ê, Gray/Black Green To front right speaker , ,Ê Green/Black Purple To rear left output (White) Sub Woofer right output (Red) AUX input (Stereo) Use the mini-plug...
Instruction Manual
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... is set up subwoofer phase. • No output from the preout jack. Disc source ? English | 33 Cannot play , but another disc instead. What might seem to be a malfunction in the Dual zone. • Cannot adjust the volume of the rear speakers. ▲ The Dual zone function is connected. ! • Cannot set up the subwoofer. • Cannot set to the CD cleaning of the section on this unit...
... is set up subwoofer phase. • No output from the preout jack. Disc source ? English | 33 Cannot play , but another disc instead. What might seem to be a malfunction in the Dual zone. • Cannot adjust the volume of the rear speakers. ▲ The Dual zone function is connected. ! • Cannot set up the subwoofer. • Cannot set to the CD cleaning of the section on this unit...
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... Radio tuner is malfunctioning for the USB device again referring to this unit has been removed. As the temperature falls below display your systems condition. USB device source ? LOAD: Discs are stored in the unit. Troubleshooting Guide HD Radio source ? READ ERR: • The number of the slave unit being exchanged in the mode that was set with the disc magazine. NO PANEL: The faceplate of files or folders which are being connected to "AUTO...
... Radio tuner is malfunctioning for the USB device again referring to this unit has been removed. As the temperature falls below display your systems condition. USB device source ? LOAD: Discs are stored in the unit. Troubleshooting Guide HD Radio source ? READ ERR: • The number of the slave unit being exchanged in the mode that was set with the disc magazine. NO PANEL: The faceplate of files or folders which are being connected to "AUTO...
Instruction Manual
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... for the USB device. English | 35 PROTECT: The speaker wire has a short-circuit or touches the chassis of the vehicle, and then the protection function is ON. DEMO: The Demonstration mode has been selected. ➪ The (page 26) is activated. ➪ Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly and press the reset button. Connect an USB device, and change the source to . If the CD cannot be ejected or the display continues to...
... for the USB device. English | 35 PROTECT: The speaker wire has a short-circuit or touches the chassis of the vehicle, and then the protection function is ON. DEMO: The Demonstration mode has been selected. ➪ The (page 26) is activated. ➪ Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly and press the reset button. Connect an USB device, and change the source to . If the CD cannot be ejected or the display continues to...
Instruction Manual
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...-PCM 36 | English Audio section Maximum output power : 50 W x 4 Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) : 22 W x 4 Speaker impedance : 4 - 8 Ω Tone action Bass : 100 Hz ±8 dB Middle : 1 kHz ±8 dB Treble : 10 kHz ±8 dB Preout level / Load (during disc play) : 4000 mV/10 kΩ (KDC-X491) : 2000 mV/10 kΩ (KDC-MP435U) Preout impedance : ≤ 600 Ω USB Interface USB Standard : USB1.1/ 2.0 File...
...-PCM 36 | English Audio section Maximum output power : 50 W x 4 Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) : 22 W x 4 Speaker impedance : 4 - 8 Ω Tone action Bass : 100 Hz ±8 dB Middle : 1 kHz ±8 dB Treble : 10 kHz ±8 dB Preout level / Load (during disc play) : 4000 mV/10 kΩ (KDC-X491) : 2000 mV/10 kΩ (KDC-MP435U) Preout impedance : ≤ 600 Ω USB Interface USB Standard : USB1.1/ 2.0 File...