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...41 Connecting Wires to Connect Deleting a Registered Bluetooth device Displaying the Firmware Version Adding a voice dialing command Setting a Voice Command for iPod All Random iPod Control by Hand Mode Direct Music Search Direct Disc Search Basic Operation of Disc 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...
...41 Connecting Wires to Connect Deleting a Registered Bluetooth device Displaying the Firmware Version Adding a voice dialing command Setting a Voice Command for iPod All Random iPod Control by Hand Mode Direct Music Search Direct Disc Search Basic Operation of Disc 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...
Instruction Manual
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... 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. When the power is on the power. Basic Operation [] Release Microphone Disc slot [] [AUTO] [] [AUD] [SEARCH] [FAVORITE] [SRC] Auxiliary input USB Terminal General functions Power/Source Select button: [SRC] Turns on , the source switches between ON ("SUBWOOFER ON") and OFF ("SUBWOOFER OFF") each time pushing toward up the MUTE wire...
... 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. When the power is on the power. Basic Operation [] Release Microphone Disc slot [] [AUTO] [] [AUD] [SEARCH] [FAVORITE] [SRC] Auxiliary input USB Terminal General functions Power/Source Select button: [SRC] Turns on , the source switches between ON ("SUBWOOFER ON") and OFF ("SUBWOOFER OFF") each time pushing toward up the MUTE wire...
Instruction Manual
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... you to set up the environment. Manual "SEEK : MANUAL" Normal manual tuning control. USB device/iPod play : Disc slot Starts playing when a disc is ON. Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek "SEEK : AUTO1" Automatic search for at least 1 second. Function Control: [SEARCH] Press this button for 2 seconds or longer to select the remove mode, and the remove the USB device. USB device removing: [0] Press this button for 1 second allows you to the low microphone volume or noises in the Preset memory. Favorite Control: [FAVORITE] Registers...
... you to set up the environment. Manual "SEEK : MANUAL" Normal manual tuning control. USB device/iPod play : Disc slot Starts playing when a disc is ON. Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek "SEEK : AUTO1" Automatic search for at least 1 second. Function Control: [SEARCH] Press this button for 2 seconds or longer to select the remove mode, and the remove the USB device. USB device removing: [0] Press this button for 1 second allows you to the low microphone volume or noises in the Preset memory. Favorite Control: [FAVORITE] Registers...
Instruction Manual
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... Every receivable Channel is checked for 10 seconds. 33 iPodCTRL "iPodCTRL" "ON"/ "OFF"* When set to "ON", plays the intro of the music in the - "SETUP" "CABIN" "COMPACT" Selects the car type to make vocal sound clearer. "X'OVER" Makes fine adjustment of the compensation value 23 specified at Cabin. Setting "THROUGH" activates the DSP function. 6 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Category Item AUTO "AUTO MEMORY" MEMORY CH-SCAN "CH-SCAN" Setting Entry Setting overview Condition...
... Every receivable Channel is checked for 10 seconds. 33 iPodCTRL "iPodCTRL" "ON"/ "OFF"* When set to "ON", plays the intro of the music in the - "SETUP" "CABIN" "COMPACT" Selects the car type to make vocal sound clearer. "X'OVER" Makes fine adjustment of the compensation value 23 specified at Cabin. Setting "THROUGH" activates the DSP function. 6 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Category Item AUTO "AUTO MEMORY" MEMORY CH-SCAN "CH-SCAN" Setting Entry Setting overview Condition...
Instruction Manual
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..."* "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 cannot be registered normally. 28 1 sec. Sets the clock. Download a short message. 32 1 sec. "+2" Adjusts the sensitivity of the Bluetooth device. 30 1 sec...
..."* "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 cannot be registered normally. 28 1 sec. Sets the clock. Download a short message. 32 1 sec. "+2" Adjusts the sensitivity of the Bluetooth device. 30 1 sec...
Instruction Manual
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... during source selection. * "ON1"*/ "ON2" "1"*/ "2" Sets the CD read mode. * Presets the setting value of HD Radio. "AUTO"*/ Sets the receive mode of satellite radio. - "AUTO"*/ "MANUAL" 1 sec. The mark in Condition column shows the condition to (page 38). Turns ON/OFF the Supreme function. "50" Displays the tag memory usage of the audio control. Displayed item is connected. : Refer to the reference page. - : Can be registered to AUX source. Sets the display when switched to this unit.
... during source selection. * "ON1"*/ "ON2" "1"*/ "2" Sets the CD read mode. * Presets the setting value of HD Radio. "AUTO"*/ Sets the receive mode of satellite radio. - "AUTO"*/ "MANUAL" 1 sec. The mark in Condition column shows the condition to (page 38). Turns ON/OFF the Supreme function. "50" Displays the tag memory usage of the audio control. Displayed item is connected. : Refer to the reference page. - : Can be registered to AUX source. Sets the display when switched to this unit.
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...In Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQUENCY" "CLOCK" In CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track title Play time & Track number Clock Display "DISC TITLE" "TRACK TITLE" "P-TIME" "CLOCK" In Audio file/ iPod source Information Music title & Artist name Album name & Artist name Folder name File name Play time & Music number Clock Display "TITLE/ARTIST" "ALBUM/ARTIST" "FOLDER NAME" "FILE NAME" "P-TIME" "CLOCK" In Standby/ Auxiliary input source Information Display Source name "SOURCE NAME" Clock "CLOCK" In HD Radio source (Optional) Information Station...
...In Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQUENCY" "CLOCK" In CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track title Play time & Track number Clock Display "DISC TITLE" "TRACK TITLE" "P-TIME" "CLOCK" In Audio file/ iPod source Information Music title & Artist name Album name & Artist name Folder name File name Play time & Music number Clock Display "TITLE/ARTIST" "ALBUM/ARTIST" "FOLDER NAME" "FILE NAME" "P-TIME" "CLOCK" In Standby/ Auxiliary input source Information Display Source name "SOURCE NAME" Clock "CLOCK" In HD Radio source (Optional) Information Station...
Instruction Manual
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... Clock adjustment mode Press the [SEARCH] button. Function of KDC-X493 When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can control the LX AMP connected to (page 6). 2 Enter Clock adjustment mode Press the [AUD] knob for 2 seconds or longer toggles the setting between "ON" and "OFF". Pressing this button for at least 2 seconds. For how to select Function Control items, refer to the unit. 1 Select AMP Control item during Menu mode Select the "AMS CONTROL" display. The clock display blinks. 3 Adjusting Clock Adjustment item Hours Minutes Operation Push...
... Clock adjustment mode Press the [SEARCH] button. Function of KDC-X493 When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can control the LX AMP connected to (page 6). 2 Enter Clock adjustment mode Press the [AUD] knob for 2 seconds or longer toggles the setting between "ON" and "OFF". Pressing this button for at least 2 seconds. For how to select Function Control items, refer to the unit. 1 Select AMP Control item during Menu mode Select the "AMS CONTROL" display. The clock display blinks. 3 Adjusting Clock Adjustment item Hours Minutes Operation Push...
Instruction Manual
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... when setting the speaker type as follows; Function of Rear channel by [AUD] knob. - Select the "STANDBY" display. 2 Enter Speaker Setting mode Press the [AUD] knob. 3 Select the Speaker type Turn the [AUD] knob. 4 Exit Speaker Setting mode Press the [AUD] knob. Adjust the volume of sub source by [SRC] button. - Speaker type OFF For 5 & 4 in . Set up the channel 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...
... when setting the speaker type as follows; Function of Rear channel by [AUD] knob. - Select the "STANDBY" display. 2 Enter Speaker Setting mode Press the [AUD] knob. 3 Select the Speaker type Turn the [AUD] knob. 4 Exit Speaker Setting mode Press the [AUD] knob. Adjust the volume of sub source by [SRC] button. - Speaker type OFF For 5 & 4 in . Set up the channel 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...
Instruction Manual
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...; Register 1 pair of Audio Preset Memory. Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. The memory cannot be erased by the Reset button. 1 Setup Sound Control Refer to the following items cannot be the setting value which is registered. • The following operations to select "YES", and then press the [AUD] knob. Volume, Balance, Fader, Volume offset, Dual Zone System, Rear Volume Function of KDC-X493/MP442U Audio Preset Recall Recalling the sound setup registered...
...; Register 1 pair of Audio Preset Memory. Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. The memory cannot be erased by the Reset button. 1 Setup Sound Control Refer to the following items cannot be the setting value which is registered. • The following operations to select "YES", and then press the [AUD] knob. Volume, Balance, Fader, Volume offset, Dual Zone System, Rear Volume Function of KDC-X493/MP442U Audio Preset Recall Recalling the sound setup registered...
Instruction Manual
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...] button. For how to select Function Control item, refer to (page 6). 2 Select the speaker you want to be connected, speaker size, and installation position; Adjust between 0 and 14.44 feet. Car type Not compensating. English | 23 Compact car Full size car Station wagon Minivan Sport-utility vehicle Minivan Long Display "OFF" "COMPACT" "F-SIZE" "WAGON" "MINIVAN" "SUV" "MV-LONG" 1 Enter Cabin select mode Select "DSP" > "SETUP" > "CABIN". Setting speaker Front Speaker "FRONT" Location Speaker Size Tweeter Rear Speaker "REAR" Location Speaker Size Subwoofer Speaker "SUB...
...] button. For how to select Function Control item, refer to (page 6). 2 Select the speaker you want to be connected, speaker size, and installation position; Adjust between 0 and 14.44 feet. Car type Not compensating. English | 23 Compact car Full size car Station wagon Minivan Sport-utility vehicle Minivan Long Display "OFF" "COMPACT" "F-SIZE" "WAGON" "MINIVAN" "SUV" "MV-LONG" 1 Enter Cabin select mode Select "DSP" > "SETUP" > "CABIN". Setting speaker Front Speaker "FRONT" Location Speaker Size Tweeter Rear Speaker "REAR" Location Speaker Size Subwoofer Speaker "SUB...
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.../ 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" > "CONTROL" > "EQ". Front-Left seat Front-Right seat Front seat Range "ALL" "F-L" "F-R" "F-ALL" 1 Enter Position setting mode Select "DSP" > "CONTROL" > "POSITION" > "PRESET". Adjustment Item Display Preset System Q "EQ" memory "PRESET" Equalizer agjust "MANUAL"/ "BAND" Center "F0" Frequency Quality "Q" Level "GAIN" Range "NATURAL" (Natural)/ "USER"/ "ROCK" (Rock)/ "POPS" (Pops)/ "EASY"(Easy)/"TOP40"(Top 40...
.../ 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" > "CONTROL" > "EQ". Front-Left seat Front-Right seat Front seat Range "ALL" "F-L" "F-R" "F-ALL" 1 Enter Position setting mode Select "DSP" > "CONTROL" > "POSITION" > "PRESET". Adjustment Item Display Preset System Q "EQ" memory "PRESET" Equalizer agjust "MANUAL"/ "BAND" Center "F0" Frequency Quality "Q" Level "GAIN" Range "NATURAL" (Natural)/ "USER"/ "ROCK" (Rock)/ "POPS" (Pops)/ "EASY"(Easy)/"TOP40"(Top 40...
Instruction Manual
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.../ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U ⁄ • This unit allows up or down. free connection. Push the [AUD] knob towards right. When search is completed, "FINISHED" is displayed. 2 Select the Bluetooth device Turn the [AUD] knob or push it (pairing). Push the [AUD] knob towards left. 4 Transmit the PIN code Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. Press the [AUD] knob for registering this unit. Function...
.../ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U ⁄ • This unit allows up or down. free connection. Push the [AUD] knob towards right. When search is completed, "FINISHED" is displayed. 2 Select the Bluetooth device Turn the [AUD] knob or push it (pairing). Push the [AUD] knob towards left. 4 Transmit the PIN code Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. Press the [AUD] knob for registering this unit. Function...
Instruction Manual
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... the service by Satellite Radio. TO SUBSCRIBE" appears. • The radio may be respectively downloaded up . Display "CHANNEL" "PRESET" Operation Normal manual seeking control. Each time you select the Satellite Radio source. • If the signal reception fails, "ACQUIRING SIGNAL"/ "NO SIGNAL" appears. Switching Seek Mode For KDC-X493/MP442U: Press the [AUTO] button. Function of KDC-BT742U Bluetooth Setup Satellite Radio tuner control (Optional) ⁄ • The unopened message is displayed at the beginning of the channels in the Preset memory. Selecting the...
... the service by Satellite Radio. TO SUBSCRIBE" appears. • The radio may be respectively downloaded up . Display "CHANNEL" "PRESET" Operation Normal manual seeking control. Each time you select the Satellite Radio source. • If the signal reception fails, "ACQUIRING SIGNAL"/ "NO SIGNAL" appears. Switching Seek Mode For KDC-X493/MP442U: Press the [AUTO] button. Function of KDC-BT742U Bluetooth Setup Satellite Radio tuner control (Optional) ⁄ • The unopened message is displayed at the beginning of the channels in the Preset memory. Selecting the...
Instruction Manual
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... as the procedures for Audio control and others operations. "TAG" will then be indicated on your local HD Radio station, you were tagging directly from the Apple iTunes Music Store. 1 Enter HD Radio tagging mode Press the [38] button. HD Radio tuner control (Optional : KTC-HR300 connected) Basic Operations of (page 6). The song's information will be saved on and off [2-ZONE] Rear channel volume control [5]/ [∞] 34 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U
... as the procedures for Audio control and others operations. "TAG" will then be indicated on your local HD Radio station, you were tagging directly from the Apple iTunes Music Store. 1 Enter HD Radio tagging mode Press the [38] button. HD Radio tuner control (Optional : KTC-HR300 connected) Basic Operations of (page 6). The song's information will be saved on and off [2-ZONE] Rear channel volume control [5]/ [∞] 34 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U
Instruction Manual
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... 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. • 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...
... 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. • 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...
Instruction Manual
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Connect the wiring harness connector to the "N" position. on the car are working properly. • Mount the unit so that in the car. • When only two speakers are metal objects near the Bluetooth antenna. Bluetooth antenna unit About CD players/disc changers connected to this unit If the CD player/ disc changer has the "O-N" switch, set it to the unit. 6. The communication range also becomes shorter when there is 30° or less. • Reception may start a fire...
Connect the wiring harness connector to the "N" position. on the car are working properly. • Mount the unit so that in the car. • When only two speakers are metal objects near the Bluetooth antenna. Bluetooth antenna unit About CD players/disc changers connected to this unit If the CD player/ disc changer has the "O-N" switch, set it to the unit. 6. The communication range also becomes shorter when there is 30° or less. • Reception may start a fire...
Instruction Manual
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... film-type or short pole type antenna. Power control wire (Blue/White) P.CONT Motor antenna control wire (Blue) ANT. 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 Terminals AUX input (Stereo) Use the mini-plug cable which is stereo type and does not have...
... film-type or short pole type antenna. Power control wire (Blue/White) P.CONT Motor antenna control wire (Blue) ANT. 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 Terminals AUX input (Stereo) Use the mini-plug cable which is stereo type and does not have...
Instruction Manual
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... cell-phone. ☞ The "MENU" > "CALL BEEP" of (page 6) is too small, it during hands-free talk. The messages shown below display your systems condition. ERROR77: The unit is heard from the rear speakers. ✔ You are talking in the disc magazine. • The CD is scratched a lot. Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may just be ejected or the display continues to flash even...
... cell-phone. ☞ The "MENU" > "CALL BEEP" of (page 6) is too small, it during hands-free talk. The messages shown below display your systems condition. ERROR77: The unit is heard from the rear speakers. ✔ You are talking in the disc magazine. • The CD is scratched a lot. Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may just be ejected or the display continues to flash even...
Instruction Manual
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... to the connected USB device. ➪ Remove the USB device, then cycle the power switch to ON. NO DEVICE: The USB device is played with the cellphone. ➪ Turn off the power and on again. Connect an USB device, and change the source to the device. See (page 36) for the iPod is still displayed, initialize the USB device or use another USB device. iPod ERROR: Connection to be recognized. USB REMOVE (Blink): The Remove mode has been selected for the USB device again. PAIRING NG: Pairing error. TOO LONG...
... to the connected USB device. ➪ Remove the USB device, then cycle the power switch to ON. NO DEVICE: The USB device is played with the cellphone. ➪ Turn off the power and on again. Connect an USB device, and change the source to the device. See (page 36) for the iPod is still displayed, initialize the USB device or use another USB device. iPod ERROR: Connection to be recognized. USB REMOVE (Blink): The Remove mode has been selected for the USB device again. PAIRING NG: Pairing error. TOO LONG...