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...Access Tuning Frequency Step Setting Music disc/Audio file Operation 10 Play Functions of Disc Changer Direct Music Search Direct Disc Search List Select iPod Select Track Select Menu Operation 12 Menu System Activating Security Code Deactivating Security Code Manual Clock Adjustment AMP Control Auxiliary Input Display Setting Receive mode Setting Demonstration mode Setting Basic Operations of remote control 15 Appendix 16 Accessories/ Installation Procedure 18 Connecting Wires to Terminals 19 Installation 20 Troubleshooting Guide 21 Specifications 23 Panel illustrations used...
...Access Tuning Frequency Step Setting Music disc/Audio file Operation 10 Play Functions of Disc Changer Direct Music Search Direct Disc Search List Select iPod Select Track Select Menu Operation 12 Menu System Activating Security Code Deactivating Security Code Manual Clock Adjustment AMP Control Auxiliary Input Display Setting Receive mode Setting Demonstration mode Setting Basic Operations of remote control 15 Appendix 16 Accessories/ Installation Procedure 18 Connecting Wires to Terminals 19 Installation 20 Troubleshooting Guide 21 Specifications 23 Panel illustrations used...
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... outward. • When removing CDs from what appears on the display in the illustrations may differ from this unit or the connected unit (disc auto changer, etc.) fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to the unit may affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate with coloring on the Demonstration mode. Lens Fogging When you purchase optional accessories, check with your model and in this...
... outward. • When removing CDs from what appears on the display in the illustrations may differ from this unit or the connected unit (disc auto changer, etc.) fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to the unit may affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate with coloring on the Demonstration mode. Lens Fogging When you purchase optional accessories, check with your model and in this...
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.... Auxiliary input Auxiliary input Used to connect a portable audio device with your fingers. Basic Operation [AUTO] Release [M.JOG] Display Disc slot AAuuxxiilliiaarryyiinnppuutt [ ] [] CCoonnttrroollkknob [SRC] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] USB Teerminal General functions Power/Source Select button [SRC] Turns on . The audio system comes back on , the source switches between ON ("SUBWOOFER ON") and OFF ("SUBWOOFER OFF") each device appears. • When connection of the iPod is ON. 4 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Press at least 2 seconds. Muting volume...
.... Auxiliary input Auxiliary input Used to connect a portable audio device with your fingers. Basic Operation [AUTO] Release [M.JOG] Display Disc slot AAuuxxiilliiaarryyiinnppuutt [ ] [] CCoonnttrroollkknob [SRC] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] USB Teerminal General functions Power/Source Select button [SRC] Turns on . The audio system comes back on , the source switches between ON ("SUBWOOFER ON") and OFF ("SUBWOOFER OFF") each device appears. • When connection of the iPod is ON. 4 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Press at least 2 seconds. Muting volume...
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... paly operation cannot be performed while iPod is displayed. English | 5 Disc & Audio file play functions Disc play (Function of the music in the disc or folder. When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is inserted. Tuning mode select [AUTO] Switches as follows each time this button for at least 2 seconds. Pause and play [2] Successively plays the intro of KDC-X492/MP438U/ MP408U) USB Terminal Used to connect the USB device to insert using an adapter can eject the disc for at least 2 seconds. USB device removing...
... paly operation cannot be performed while iPod is displayed. English | 5 Disc & Audio file play functions Disc play (Function of the music in the disc or folder. When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is inserted. Tuning mode select [AUTO] Switches as follows each time this button for at least 2 seconds. Pause and play [2] Successively plays the intro of KDC-X492/MP438U/ MP408U) USB Terminal Used to connect the USB device to insert using an adapter can eject the disc for at least 2 seconds. USB device removing...
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... you set Bass, Middle, and Treble for Control knob or 0 button. 6 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Press a button other than the Control knob or 0 button. Front 15 Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode) *Function of KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U. **Function of Audio Control Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. 3 Select the Detail Audio item to adjust Press the Control knob. 4 Adjust the Audio item Turn the Control knob. 5 Exit Audio Control mode Press any button. Bass level Adjustment Item Display Bass Center Frequency "BASS F" Bass Q Factor Bass...
... you set Bass, Middle, and Treble for Control knob or 0 button. 6 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Press a button other than the Control knob or 0 button. Front 15 Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode) *Function of KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U. **Function of Audio Control Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. 3 Select the Detail Audio item to adjust Press the Control knob. 4 Adjust the Audio item Turn the Control knob. 5 Exit Audio Control mode Press any button. Bass level Adjustment Item Display Bass Center Frequency "BASS F" Bass Q Factor Bass...
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... low volume. (Only the low tone is selected as a source.) • Dual Zone System Main source and sub source (Auxiliary input) output Front channel and Rear channel separately. - Speaker type OFF For 5 & 4 in . Select Main source by (page 6) or [5]/[∞] button on sub source. 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Setup mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. 3 Select the Audio Setup item to adjust Press the Control knob. 4 Adjust the Audio setup item Turn the Control knob. 5 Exit Audio Setup mode...
... low volume. (Only the low tone is selected as a source.) • Dual Zone System Main source and sub source (Auxiliary input) output Front channel and Rear channel separately. - Speaker type OFF For 5 & 4 in . Select Main source by (page 6) or [5]/[∞] button on sub source. 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Setup mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. 3 Select the Audio Setup item to adjust Press the Control knob. 4 Adjust the Audio setup item Turn the Control knob. 5 Exit Audio Setup mode...
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..." "FREQUENCY" "CLOCK" In Satellite radio source Information Channel name Music title Artist name Composer name Category name Label name Comment Band & Channel number Clock Display "CHANNEL NAME" "SONG TITLE" "ARTIST NAME" "COMPOSER NAME" "CATEGORY NAME" "LABEL NAME" "COMMENT" "CH NUMBER" "CLOCK" In Standby/ Auxiliary input source Information Source name Clock Display "SOURCE NAME" "CLOCK" 1 Enter Switching Display mode Press the [38] button for at least 1 second. General Operation Display Switching Changes displayed information on currently selected browsing items. 8 | KDC-X492/KDC...
..." "FREQUENCY" "CLOCK" In Satellite radio source Information Channel name Music title Artist name Composer name Category name Label name Comment Band & Channel number Clock Display "CHANNEL NAME" "SONG TITLE" "ARTIST NAME" "COMPOSER NAME" "CATEGORY NAME" "LABEL NAME" "COMMENT" "CH NUMBER" "CLOCK" In Standby/ Auxiliary input source Information Source name Clock Display "SOURCE NAME" "CLOCK" 1 Enter Switching Display mode Press the [38] button for at least 1 second. General Operation Display Switching Changes displayed information on currently selected browsing items. 8 | KDC-X492/KDC...
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... folder Return to select disc 10. • Direct Disc Search cannot be used. Function of iPod, Random play, or scan play . 10 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Press the Control knob. Randomly plays the music in the disc changer is added at least 2 seconds. "" beside the displayed folder name indicates that this folder is displayed. Cancelling Direct Disc Search Press the [38] button. ⁄ • Input "0" to root folder Operation Turn the Control knob. "MULTI...
... folder Return to select disc 10. • Direct Disc Search cannot be used. Function of iPod, Random play, or scan play . 10 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Press the Control knob. Randomly plays the music in the disc changer is added at least 2 seconds. "" beside the displayed folder name indicates that this folder is displayed. Cancelling Direct Disc Search Press the [38] button. ⁄ • Input "0" to root folder Operation Turn the Control knob. "MULTI...
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... to previous item Return to Top menu Operation Turn the Control knob. Function of Music CD Track Select Select the song you want to listen to by selecting the same menu item as that of iPod. 1 Enter Multi Jog Select mode Press the [M.JOG] button. Displays the play . Push the Control knob towards up . Cancelling the Multi Jog Select mode Press the [M.JOG] button. ⁄ • iPod Select cannot be performed during Random...
... to previous item Return to Top menu Operation Turn the Control knob. Function of Music CD Track Select Select the song you want to listen to by selecting the same menu item as that of iPod. 1 Enter Multi Jog Select mode Press the [M.JOG] button. Displays the play . Push the Control knob towards up . Cancelling the Multi Jog Select mode Press the [M.JOG] button. ⁄ • iPod Select cannot be performed during Random...
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... . 12 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 "DIMMER" AUTO*/OFF Dims the display in standby state. : Can be set during Menu mode Select the "SECURITY SET" display. Menu Operation Menu System Set up or down . 3 Set the menu item Push the Control knob towards up the following functions; SUB-W "AMP"*1,2 ON*/OFF Turns on currently selected source. "AMS Refer to display AUX ON2 during all sources. 1 Enter Menu mode Press the [M.JOG] button for the details of CD/USB (excluding iPod). : Can be set during...
... . 12 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 "DIMMER" AUTO*/OFF Dims the display in standby state. : Can be set during Menu mode Select the "SECURITY SET" display. Menu Operation Menu System Set up or down . 3 Set the menu item Push the Control knob towards up the following functions; SUB-W "AMP"*1,2 ON*/OFF Turns on currently selected source. "AMS Refer to display AUX ON2 during all sources. 1 Enter Menu mode Press the [M.JOG] button for the details of CD/USB (excluding iPod). : Can be set during...
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...). 2 Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the Control knob for at least 3 second. Function of KDC-X492 When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can control the LX AMP connected to use the audio unit when the unit is first used after removed from step 3. • When the Security Code function is displayed. Entering Security Code The Security Code is pressed. 1 Turn the power ON. 2 Do the step 3 through 6 operation, and enter the Security Code. For how to select menu items, refer...
...). 2 Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the Control knob for at least 3 second. Function of KDC-X492 When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can control the LX AMP connected to use the audio unit when the unit is first used after removed from step 3. • When the Security Code function is displayed. Entering Security Code The Security Code is pressed. 1 Turn the power ON. 2 Do the step 3 through 6 operation, and enter the Security Code. For how to select menu items, refer...
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... display setting mode Press the [M.JOG] button. ⁄ • When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at least 1 second. 14 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 For how to select menu items, refer to Auxiliary input source; • "AUX" • "DVD" • "PORTABLE" • "GAME" • "VIDEO" • "TV" 1 Select Auxiliary input display setting item during Menu mode Select the "NAME SET" display. Menu Operation Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selects the display below when changing to (page 12). 2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the Control...
... display setting mode Press the [M.JOG] button. ⁄ • When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at least 1 second. 14 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 For how to select menu items, refer to Auxiliary input source; • "AUX" • "DVD" • "PORTABLE" • "GAME" • "VIDEO" • "TV" 1 Select Auxiliary input display setting item during Menu mode Select the "NAME SET" display. Menu Operation Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selects the display below when changing to (page 12). 2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the Control...
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...] This button is used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is pressed again, the volume returns to the instruction manual of remote control SRC VOL SRC ATT ATT VOL AUD AUD In Tuner/HD Radio source Band select [FM]/[AM] Station select [4]/[¢] FM/AM *2-ZONE Recall preset stations [1] - [6] DIRECT In CD/USB source 0 - 9 Music select [4]/[¢] Folder/Disc select [FM]/[AM] * Pause/Play [38] *KDC-X492/MP438U/MP408U only General control Volume control [VOL] Source select [SRC] Volume reduce [ATT] When the button is connected. Loading and Replacing battery Use two...
...] This button is used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is pressed again, the volume returns to the instruction manual of remote control SRC VOL SRC ATT ATT VOL AUD AUD In Tuner/HD Radio source Band select [FM]/[AM] Station select [4]/[¢] FM/AM *2-ZONE Recall preset stations [1] - [6] DIRECT In CD/USB source 0 - 9 Music select [4]/[¢] Folder/Disc select [FM]/[AM] * Pause/Play [38] *KDC-X492/MP438U/MP408U only General control Volume control [VOL] Source select [SRC] Volume reduce [ATT] When the button is connected. Loading and Replacing battery Use two...
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...-LC (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) • Playable disc media CD-R/RW/ROM • Playable disc file format ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name. • USB device Playable Model KDC-X492, KDC-MP438U, KDC-MP408U • Playable USB device USB mass storage class • Playable USB device file system FAT16, FAT32 • iPod Playable Model KDC-X492, KDC-MP438U Although the audio files are complied with the standards listed above...
...-LC (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) • Playable disc media CD-R/RW/ROM • Playable disc file format ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name. • USB device Playable Model KDC-X492, KDC-MP438U, KDC-MP408U • Playable USB device USB mass storage class • Playable USB device file system FAT16, FAT32 • iPod Playable Model KDC-X492, KDC-MP438U Although the audio files are complied with the standards listed above...
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... rear output ("REAR") and subwoofer output ("SUB-W"). • SUPREME Technology to OFF when not using the AUX terminal. • ZONE2 (Dual Zone) Set the destination (front speaker "FRONT" or rear speaker "REAR") of KCA-BT100 Instruction Manual. During a setup mode, the display will not turn off even if 5 seconds lapse. • AMP Selecting "OFF" turns off the built-in amplifier. Supplementing is connected to "2". Turn off when encoding at least 1 second. Moreover, some music CD may be played...
... rear output ("REAR") and subwoofer output ("SUB-W"). • SUPREME Technology to OFF when not using the AUX terminal. • ZONE2 (Dual Zone) Set the destination (front speaker "FRONT" or rear speaker "REAR") of KCA-BT100 Instruction Manual. During a setup mode, the display will not turn off even if 5 seconds lapse. • AMP Selecting "OFF" turns off the built-in amplifier. Supplementing is connected to "2". Turn off when encoding at least 1 second. Moreover, some music CD may be played...
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... and the protection function may result in the car. • When only two speakers are working properly. • Mount the unit so that can be turned on the ends of disc changers/ CD players. To prevent a short circuit, do not mix front and rear). The unit may be displayed may cause a short circuit, that any metal part in damage. Make the proper input and output wire connections for the applicable Kenwood disc changers/ CD players. Also...
... and the protection function may result in the car. • When only two speakers are working properly. • Mount the unit so that can be turned on the ends of disc changers/ CD players. To prevent a short circuit, do not mix front and rear). The unit may be displayed may cause a short circuit, that any metal part in damage. Make the proper input and output wire connections for the applicable Kenwood disc changers/ CD players. Also...
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CONT Dimmer control wire (Orange / White) (KDC-X492/MP438U/MP408U only) ILLUMI Connect either to the power control terminal when using , connect either the telephone rings or during conversation. ⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your car is not in the vehicle. Depending on . Power control/Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) P.CONT TEL mute wire (Brown) MUTE Motor antenna control wire (Blue) ANT. To car light control switch White/Black White To front left speaker Gray/Black Gray Green...
CONT Dimmer control wire (Orange / White) (KDC-X492/MP438U/MP408U only) ILLUMI Connect either to the power control terminal when using , connect either the telephone rings or during conversation. ⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your car is not in the vehicle. Depending on . Power control/Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) P.CONT TEL mute wire (Brown) MUTE Motor antenna control wire (Blue) ANT. To car light control switch White/Black White To front left speaker Gray/Black Gray Green...
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.... ☞ Eject the disc magazine and check the number for possible problems. Tuner source ? The sound skips when an Audio file is being played. ✔ The media is scratched or dirty. ☞ Clean the media, referring to subwoofer. ☞ "SWPRE" of (page 12) • "Subwoofer output" of (page 4) is not set up Display Illumination Control. ▲ (page 14) is not turned off. Before calling service, first check...
.... ☞ Eject the disc magazine and check the number for possible problems. Tuner source ? The sound skips when an Audio file is being played. ✔ The media is scratched or dirty. ☞ Clean the media, referring to subwoofer. ☞ "SWPRE" of (page 12) • "Subwoofer output" of (page 4) is not set up Display Illumination Control. ▲ (page 14) is not turned off. Before calling service, first check...
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... CD. IN (Blink): The CD player section is malfunctioning for the USB device again. Connect an USB device, and change the source to flash even when the CD has been properly reinserted, please switch off the power and consult your nearest service center. N/A DEVICE: An unsupported USB device is upsidedown. The CD is connected. ➪ Remove the USB device without entering the remove mode. E-05: The disc is activated. ➪ Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly and press the reset button...
... CD. IN (Blink): The CD player section is malfunctioning for the USB device again. Connect an USB device, and change the source to flash even when the CD has been properly reinserted, please switch off the power and consult your nearest service center. N/A DEVICE: An unsupported USB device is upsidedown. The CD is connected. ➪ Remove the USB device without entering the remove mode. E-05: The disc is activated. ➪ Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly and press the reset button...
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...-LC ".m4a" files 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 (CD) KDC-X492 : 4000 mV/10 kΩ KDC-MP438U/MP408U/MP338 : 2500 mV/10 kΩ Preout impedance : ≤ 600 Ω Auxiliary input Frequency response (±1 dB...
...-LC ".m4a" files 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 (CD) KDC-X492 : 4000 mV/10 kΩ KDC-MP438U/MP408U/MP338 : 2500 mV/10 kΩ Preout impedance : ≤ 600 Ω Auxiliary input Frequency response (±1 dB...