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..., in the spaces designated on the product. For your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to read through this instruction manual. KDC-X492 KDC-MP438U KDC-MP408U KDC-MP338 CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD MODE D'EMPLOI REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM...
..., in the spaces designated on the product. For your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to read through this instruction manual. KDC-X492 KDC-MP438U KDC-MP408U KDC-MP338 CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD MODE D'EMPLOI REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM...
Instruction Manual
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... panel for details. • iPod is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. 2 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 and other countries. • The "AAC" logo is used in this document. See (page 16) for KDC-X492 is trademark of Apple Inc., registered in iPod, USB device, and CD-R/RW as "audio files." Playing AAC, MP3, and WMA data This...
... panel for details. • iPod is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. 2 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 and other countries. • The "AAC" logo is used in this document. See (page 16) for KDC-X492 is trademark of Apple Inc., registered in iPod, USB device, and CD-R/RW as "audio files." Playing AAC, MP3, and WMA data This...
Instruction Manual
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... ] [] CCoonnttrroollkknob [SRC] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] USB Teerminal General functions Power/Source Select button [SRC] Turns on , the source switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , USB or iPod ("USB" or "iPod"), CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") each time pushing toward down . Faceplate release Release Releases the faceplate lock so that it can be connected, refer...toward left or right. • Do not place the faceplate (and the faceplate case) in its faceplate case while detached. When the power is ON. 4 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338
... ] [] CCoonnttrroollkknob [SRC] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] USB Teerminal General functions Power/Source Select button [SRC] Turns on , the source switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , USB or iPod ("USB" or "iPod"), CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") each time pushing toward down . Faceplate release Release Releases the faceplate lock so that it can be connected, refer...toward left or right. • Do not place the faceplate (and the faceplate case) in its faceplate case while detached. When the power is ON. 4 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338
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...• The folder repeat operation cannot be used. During the remove mode, "USB REMOVE" is inserted. Scan play (Function of KDC-X492/MP438U/ MP408U) USB Terminal Used to connect the USB device to the USB cable (optional accessory) which is playing. Tuning mode Display Operation... [0] ⁄ • You can cause malfunction. Switches between Track Repeat ("TRAC REP ON") and OFF ("REP OFF") when pressed while playing a CD. Manual "SEEK : MANUAL" Normal manual tuning control. See (page 10), (page 11) for a station. English | 5 Attempt to insert using ...
...• The folder repeat operation cannot be used. During the remove mode, "USB REMOVE" is inserted. Scan play (Function of KDC-X492/MP438U/ MP408U) USB Terminal Used to connect the USB device to the USB cable (optional accessory) which is playing. Tuning mode Display Operation... [0] ⁄ • You can cause malfunction. Switches between Track Repeat ("TRAC REP ON") and OFF ("REP OFF") when pressed while playing a CD. Manual "SEEK : MANUAL" Normal manual tuning control. See (page 10), (page 11) for a station. English | 5 Attempt to insert using ...
Instruction Manual
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...adjust Press the Control knob. 4 Adjust the Audio item Turn the Control knob. 5 Exit Audio Control mode Press any button. On the KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDCMP408U, this item disappears when another setting is displayed only when the tone quality has been adjusted. Press a button other than the Control ...for at least 1 second. ⁄ • When you set Bass, Middle, and Treble for Control knob or 0 button. 6 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 On the KDC-MP338, this item can be selected at anytime by 20%. • You can exit the Audio Control mode at any button except for...
...adjust Press the Control knob. 4 Adjust the Audio item Turn the Control knob. 5 Exit Audio Control mode Press any button. On the KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDCMP408U, this item disappears when another setting is displayed only when the tone quality has been adjusted. Press a button other than the Control ...for at least 1 second. ⁄ • When you set Bass, Middle, and Treble for Control knob or 0 button. 6 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 On the KDC-MP338, this item can be selected at anytime by 20%. • You can exit the Audio Control mode at any button except for...
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... knob. 5 Exit Audio Setup mode Press the Control knob for when the tuner is compensated for at least 1 second. Adjust the volume of KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U. *1KDC-X492 only. *2KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U only. *3KDC-MP338 only. ⁄ • Volume offset: Sets each source's volume as a difference from the basic volume. • Loudness: Compensates for...
... knob. 5 Exit Audio Setup mode Press the Control knob for when the tuner is compensated for at least 1 second. Adjust the volume of KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U. *1KDC-X492 only. *2KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U only. *3KDC-MP338 only. ⁄ • Volume offset: Sets each source's volume as a difference from the basic volume. • Loudness: Compensates for...
Instruction Manual
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...Changes displayed information on currently selected browsing items. 8 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 "DISPLAY SEL" is displayed. 2 Select the Display ...displayed depending on each source following; In Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQUENCY" "CLOCK" In CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track title (In External disc source) Play time & Track ..."ALBUM/ARTIST" "FOLDER NAME" "FILE NAME" "P-TIME" "CLOCK" In HD Radio source Information Station name Music title/ Artist name/ Album name/ Genre Frequency Clock Display "STATION NAME" "TITLE...
...Changes displayed information on currently selected browsing items. 8 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 "DISPLAY SEL" is displayed. 2 Select the Display ...displayed depending on each source following; In Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQUENCY" "CLOCK" In CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track title (In External disc source) Play time & Track ..."ALBUM/ARTIST" "FOLDER NAME" "FILE NAME" "P-TIME" "CLOCK" In HD Radio source Information Station name Music title/ Artist name/ Album name/ Genre Frequency Clock Display "STATION NAME" "TITLE...
Instruction Manual
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... 10. • Direct Disc Search cannot be performed during Random play or scan play ) Press the [6] button. Function of USB/CD of Audio file List Select Search for and playing a song Operation type Movement between Magazine random play . Randomly plays the music in ...Music disc/Audio file Operation Play Functions of Disc Changer While a disc in the disc changer. (Magazine random play . 10 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 "" beside the displayed folder name indicates that this folder is displayed. Function of iPod, Random play, or scan play on ("DISC...
... 10. • Direct Disc Search cannot be performed during Random play or scan play ) Press the [6] button. Function of USB/CD of Audio file List Select Search for and playing a song Operation type Movement between Magazine random play . Randomly plays the music in ...Music disc/Audio file Operation Play Functions of Disc Changer While a disc in the disc changer. (Magazine random play . 10 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 "" beside the displayed folder name indicates that this folder is displayed. Function of iPod, Random play, or scan play on ("DISC...
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...between items Selection of item Return to previous item Return to Top menu Operation Turn the Control knob. Press 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 ...| 11 "MULTI JOG ON" is played. "MULTI JOG ON" is available only during playing of the builtin CD player. • Track Select cannot be performed during Random play or scan play. Function of KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U Function of iPod iPod Select Search for the song you want to listen to by turning the control...
...between items Selection of item Return to previous item Return to Top menu Operation Turn the Control knob. Press 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 ...| 11 "MULTI JOG ON" is played. "MULTI JOG ON" is available only during playing of the builtin CD player. • Track Select cannot be performed during Random play or scan play. Function of KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U Function of iPod iPod Select Search for the song you want to listen to by turning the control...
Instruction Manual
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...Select the menu item Push the Control knob towards up the following functions; "MENU" is depending on the display. Make a note of HR radio. The mark in conjunction *1,2,3 with a 4 digit number of the vehicle. "SUPREME" ON*/OFF Turns ON/OFF the Supreme function. 4 ...Code "SCROLL" AUTO*/ Specifies whether the text is performed. Menu Operation Menu System Set up or down . 12 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. "DEMO Refer to Specifies whether to enter Push the Control knob towards up . 1 Select Security Code ...
...Select the menu item Push the Control knob towards up the following functions; "MENU" is depending on the display. Make a note of HR radio. The mark in conjunction *1,2,3 with a 4 digit number of the vehicle. "SUPREME" ON*/OFF Turns ON/OFF the Supreme function. 4 ...Code "SCROLL" AUTO*/ Specifies whether the text is performed. Menu Operation Menu System Set up or down . 12 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. "DEMO Refer to Specifies whether to enter Push the Control knob towards up . 1 Select Security Code ...
Instruction Manual
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... to select menu items, refer to (page 12). 2 Enter Receive mode Press the Control knob for 10 seconds, the name at least 1 second. 14 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Digital broadcasts only. On the KCA-S220A, "AUX EXT" is displayed by default. 3 Set the Receive mode Push the Control knob towards right or...
... to select menu items, refer to (page 12). 2 Enter Receive mode Press the Control knob for 10 seconds, the name at least 1 second. 14 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Digital broadcasts only. On the KCA-S220A, "AUX EXT" is displayed by default. 3 Set the Receive mode Push the Control knob towards right or...
Instruction Manual
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... 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 ...6) for Audio control and others operations. Dual Zone control Dual zone system on the dashboard. When the volume is connected. In Satellite Radio tuner source Preset band select [FM] Channel select [4]/[¢] Recall preset channels [1] - [6] ⁄ About [ ] This button is...
... 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 ...6) for Audio control and others operations. Dual Zone control Dual zone system on the dashboard. When the volume is connected. In Satellite Radio tuner source Preset band select [FM] Channel select [4]/[¢] Recall preset channels [1] - [6] ⁄ About [ ] This button is...
Instruction Manual
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...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 ...
...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 ...
Instruction Manual
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... wires to both the front output terminals or to a power source that can use your car. 7. wires or ground them to any Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released in a spot exposed to the unit. 6. Therefore, the speaker wire should be damaged or fail to the "N" position for...speaker wires of water splashing. • Do not use and the information that can be turned on the car are being connected. 18 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 battery. 8. Use only the screws provided. For example, if you could damage the unit. • If the power is not ...
... wires to both the front output terminals or to a power source that can use your car. 7. wires or ground them to any Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released in a spot exposed to the unit. 6. Therefore, the speaker wire should be damaged or fail to the "N" position for...speaker wires of water splashing. • Do not use and the information that can be turned on the car are being connected. 18 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 battery. 8. Use only the screws provided. For example, if you could damage the unit. • If the power is not ...
Instruction Manual
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...Front preout (KDC-MP338 only) KDC-X492/MP438U Rear preoput L R Front preoput SubWwoofer prepout Fuse (10A) FRONT FM/AM antenna input (KDC-X492/MP438U/MP408U) FM/AM antenna input (KDC-MP338) To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory KDC-MP408U L R Rear/pSruebowuto/oSfuebr Wproeopfuetr preout KDC-MP338 L RReeaarr...Battery English | 19 CONT Dimmer control wire (Orange / White) (KDC-X492/MP438U/MP408U only) ILLUMI Connect either the telephone rings or during conversation. ⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your car is not in the vehicle. Depending...
...Front preout (KDC-MP338 only) KDC-X492/MP438U Rear preoput L R Front preoput SubWwoofer prepout Fuse (10A) FRONT FM/AM antenna input (KDC-X492/MP438U/MP408U) FM/AM antenna input (KDC-MP338) To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory KDC-MP408U L R Rear/pSruebowuto/oSfuebr Wproeopfuetr preout KDC-MP338 L RReeaarr...Battery English | 19 CONT Dimmer control wire (Orange / White) (KDC-X492/MP438U/MP408U only) ILLUMI Connect either the telephone rings or during conversation. ⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your car is not in the vehicle. Depending...
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.... 3 Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side, as shown in the figure. Removing the Unit 1 Refer to drop it. 20 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 T N T/N NT T: Toyota cars N: Nissan cars Accessory2 Removal tool 2 When the upper level is unstable, it forward as shown. 4 Lower the removal tool toward...
.... 3 Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side, as shown in the figure. Removing the Unit 1 Refer to drop it. 20 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 T N T/N NT T: Toyota cars N: Nissan cars Accessory2 Removal tool 2 When the upper level is unstable, it forward as shown. 4 Lower the removal tool toward...
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...for the USB device/iPod. Or the unit is wrong with a format that the unit can remove the USB device/iPod safely. 22 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Connect an USB device, and change the source to any source other USB devices. If the same display is unreadable. USB REMOVE: ... code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. TOC ERROR: • No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. • The CD is still displayed, initialize the USB device or use another USB device.Remove the USB device without entering the remove mode. If the "PROTECT" code...
...for the USB device/iPod. Or the unit is wrong with a format that the unit can remove the USB device/iPod safely. 22 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Connect an USB device, and change the source to any source other USB devices. If the same display is unreadable. USB REMOVE: ... code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. TOC ERROR: • No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. • The CD is still displayed, initialize the USB device or use another USB device.Remove the USB device without entering the remove mode. If the "PROTECT" code...
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...) : 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) : 20 Hz - 20 kHz Input Maximum...
...) : 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) : 20 Hz - 20 kHz Input Maximum...