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... Control Demonstration mode setting Audio Adjustments 15 Audio Control Adjusting the detail of Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Audio Preset Memory Audio Preset Recall Satellite Radio tuner control (Optional) 18 Basic Operation Category and Channel Search Direct Access Tuning Preset Memory Preset Tuning 2 | KDC-X592/ KDC-MP538U Basic Operations of remote control 20 Appendix 22 Accessories/ Installation Procedure 25 Connecting Wires to Terminals 26 Installation/Removing the Unit 27 Troubleshooting Guide 29 Specifications 31 • iPod is trademark of each function...
... Control Demonstration mode setting Audio Adjustments 15 Audio Control Adjusting the detail of Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Audio Preset Memory Audio Preset Recall Satellite Radio tuner control (Optional) 18 Basic Operation Category and Channel Search Direct Access Tuning Preset Memory Preset Tuning 2 | KDC-X592/ KDC-MP538U Basic Operations of remote control 20 Appendix 22 Accessories/ Installation Procedure 25 Connecting Wires to Terminals 26 Installation/Removing the Unit 27 Troubleshooting Guide 29 Specifications 31 • iPod is trademark of each function...
Instruction Manual
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... recorder instruction manual.) English | 3 Called lens fogging, this unit or the connected unit (disc auto changer, etc.) fails to reset your Kenwood dealer. • CDs with coloring on the recording surface or CDs that are not round cannot be used. If the unit still does not operate normally after removing the burrs with a ballpoint pen etc. Refer to (page 8) for the condensation to factory settings when the Reset button is initially set...
... recorder instruction manual.) English | 3 Called lens fogging, this unit or the connected unit (disc auto changer, etc.) fails to reset your Kenwood dealer. • CDs with coloring on the recording surface or CDs that are not round cannot be used. If the unit still does not operate normally after removing the burrs with a ballpoint pen etc. Refer to (page 8) for the condensation to factory settings when the Reset button is initially set...
Instruction Manual
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... [ATT] Turning the volume down quickly. When the call . ⁄ • To use the TEL Mute feature, you need to hook up the MUTE wire to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. The audio system comes back on when [SRC] is connected, the source name for each time switches between sources. Basic Operation [SRC] Release [ATT] Disc slot [AUTO] [ ] [FNC] AUX Auxiliary input (Rear side) [AUD] Control knob USB Terminal General functions Power/Source Select button [SRC] Turns on . Muting volume upon reception of phone...
... [ATT] Turning the volume down quickly. When the call . ⁄ • To use the TEL Mute feature, you need to hook up the MUTE wire to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. The audio system comes back on when [SRC] is connected, the source name for each time switches between sources. Basic Operation [SRC] Release [ATT] Disc slot [AUTO] [ ] [FNC] AUX Auxiliary input (Rear side) [AUD] Control knob USB Terminal General functions Power/Source Select button [SRC] Turns on . Muting volume upon reception of phone...
Instruction Manual
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... each time this button is ON. Disc ejection [0] ⁄ • You can cause malfunction. USB device/iPod play each time pushing toward left or right. Function Control [FNC] Pressing this button for a station. Category MENU DISP Function of setup item Allows you to set up the display. Tuning mode select [AUTO] Switches as follows each time pushing toward up or down for at least 2 seconds. Disc & Audio file play functions Disc play Control knob Switches between ON ("SUBWOOFER ON") and OFF ("SUBWOOFER OFF") each time...
... each time this button is ON. Disc ejection [0] ⁄ • You can cause malfunction. USB device/iPod play each time pushing toward left or right. Function Control [FNC] Pressing this button for a station. Category MENU DISP Function of setup item Allows you to set up the display. Tuning mode select [AUTO] Switches as follows each time pushing toward up or down for at least 2 seconds. Disc & Audio file play functions Disc play Control knob Switches between ON ("SUBWOOFER ON") and OFF ("SUBWOOFER OFF") each time...
Instruction Manual
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..."Name Set" 1 sec. Setting overview Sets/Resets security code Condition Page 13 Sets the source selection method. 23 When set up by using Function Control. Turns ON/OFF the Supreme function. 23 Controls the connected LX amplifier. - 14 Switches to Monaural to enable demonstration. - 14 Sets the display pattern. Sets the Type A side icon display. -8 ‰ Å Sets the text display. Function Control Functions in AUX" "OFF"*/"ON" "CD Read" "1"*/"2" "Audio Preset" 1 sec. The preset 17 value is scrolled automatically. - "Scroll" "Auto"*/ "Manual...
..."Name Set" 1 sec. Setting overview Sets/Resets security code Condition Page 13 Sets the source selection method. 23 When set up by using Function Control. Turns ON/OFF the Supreme function. 23 Controls the connected LX amplifier. - 14 Switches to Monaural to enable demonstration. - 14 Sets the display pattern. Sets the Type A side icon display. -8 ‰ Å Sets the text display. Function Control Functions in AUX" "OFF"*/"ON" "CD Read" "1"*/"2" "Audio Preset" 1 sec. The preset 17 value is scrolled automatically. - "Scroll" "Auto"*/ "Manual...
Instruction Manual
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... setup item Operation type Operation Movement between items Turn the Control knob. "ON"/ - "ON"/ - Selection of KDC-X592. For these items, the time during which the item is displayed. : Can be set in other than standby state. : Can be set in standby state. : Can be set while Audio file source of CD/USB/iPod. : Can be set while Audio file source of CD/USB (excluding iPod). : Can be set while CD/ Disc changer source. : Can be set while Disc changer source. : Can be set...
... setup item Operation type Operation Movement between items Turn the Control knob. "ON"/ - "ON"/ - Selection of KDC-X592. For these items, the time during which the item is displayed. : Can be set in other than standby state. : Can be set in standby state. : Can be set while Audio file source of CD/USB/iPod. : Can be set while Audio file source of CD/USB (excluding iPod). : Can be set while CD/ Disc changer source. : Can be set while Disc changer source. : Can be set...
Instruction Manual
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... Text Display Selection mode Press the Control knob. ⁄ • If the selected display item does not have any information, alternative information is displayed. • Some items cannot be selected depending on the display type and row. • When LX-AMP is connected, the item setup by the Display mode of LX-AMP is displayed. (KDC-X592 only) • When selecting "Folder Name" while playing with iPod, names will be displayed depending...
... Text Display Selection mode Press the Control knob. ⁄ • If the selected display item does not have any information, alternative information is displayed. • Some items cannot be selected depending on the display type and row. • When LX-AMP is connected, the item setup by the Display mode of LX-AMP is displayed. (KDC-X592 only) • When selecting "Folder Name" while playing with iPod, names will be displayed depending...
Instruction Manual
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... the Instruction manual attached to (page 6). 2 Enter Clock adjustment mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. For how to select Function Control items, refer to the LX AMP. 4 Adjust the AMP Control item Push the Control knob towards up or down . 4 Exit Clock adjustment mode Press the [FNC] button. Adjust each item Operation Push the Control knob towards right or left. Function of KDC-X592 When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can control the LX AMP connected to...
... the Instruction manual attached to (page 6). 2 Enter Clock adjustment mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. For how to select Function Control items, refer to the LX AMP. 4 Adjust the AMP Control item Push the Control knob towards up or down . 4 Exit Clock adjustment mode Press the [FNC] button. Adjust each item Operation Push the Control knob towards right or left. Function of KDC-X592 When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can control the LX AMP connected to...
Instruction Manual
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... Display Range Rear volume "REAR VOLUME" 0 - 35 Subwoofer level "SUB-W LEVEL" -15 - +15 System Q "NATURAL"/ Natural/User setting/Rock/ "USER"/"ROCK"/ Pops/Easy/Top 40/Jazz "POPS"/"EASY"/ (The indicator turns on "TOP40"/"JAZZ"/ according to adjust Press the [AUD] knob. 4 Adjust the Audio item Turn the [AUD] knob. 5 Exit Audio Control mode Press any button except for [AUD] knob, [0] and [ATT] button. Press a button other than the [AUD] knob or [0] and [ATT] button. Bass level Adjustment Item Bass Center Frequency Bass...
... Display Range Rear volume "REAR VOLUME" 0 - 35 Subwoofer level "SUB-W LEVEL" -15 - +15 System Q "NATURAL"/ Natural/User setting/Rock/ "USER"/"ROCK"/ Pops/Easy/Top 40/Jazz "POPS"/"EASY"/ (The indicator turns on "TOP40"/"JAZZ"/ according to adjust Press the [AUD] knob. 4 Adjust the Audio item Turn the [AUD] knob. 5 Exit Audio Control mode Press any button except for [AUD] knob, [0] and [ATT] button. Press a button other than the [AUD] knob or [0] and [ATT] button. Bass level Adjustment Item Bass Center Frequency Bass...
Instruction Manual
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... setting the speaker type as follows; Speaker Setting Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is selected as a source.) • Dual Zone System Main source and sub source (Auxiliary input) output Front channel and Rear channel separately. - Audio Adjustments Audio Setup You can set Sound system , such as follows; The Audio Control has no effect on the remote control (page 20). - speaker For the OEM speaker Display "OFF" "5/4inch" "6x9/6inch" "O.E.M." 1 Enter Standby Select the "STANDBY" display. Adjust the volume of (page 4). 2 Enter Speaker Setting mode...
... setting the speaker type as follows; Speaker Setting Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is selected as a source.) • Dual Zone System Main source and sub source (Auxiliary input) output Front channel and Rear channel separately. - Audio Adjustments Audio Setup You can set Sound system , such as follows; The Audio Control has no effect on the remote control (page 20). - speaker For the OEM speaker Display "OFF" "5/4inch" "6x9/6inch" "O.E.M." 1 Enter Standby Select the "STANDBY" display. Adjust the volume of (page 4). 2 Enter Speaker Setting mode...
Instruction Manual
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... the Reset button. 1 Setup Sound Control Refer to the following operations to setup the Sound Control. - (page 15) - (page 16) 2 Select Audio Preset item during Menu mode (Other than Standby mode) Select the "Audio Preset" display. "Memory Completed" is displayed. 6 Put the Audio Preset in the memory Turn the Control knob to the value which was recalled. • The source tone memory item of (page 4). 2 Select Audio Preset item during Menu mode (Other than Standby mode) Select the "Audio Preset" display. Volume, Balance, Fader, Loudness, Volume offset, Dual Zone System, Rear Volume...
... the Reset button. 1 Setup Sound Control Refer to the following operations to setup the Sound Control. - (page 15) - (page 16) 2 Select Audio Preset item during Menu mode (Other than Standby mode) Select the "Audio Preset" display. "Memory Completed" is displayed. 6 Put the Audio Preset in the memory Turn the Control knob to the value which was recalled. • The source tone memory item of (page 4). 2 Select Audio Preset item during Menu mode (Other than Standby mode) Select the "Audio Preset" display. Volume, Balance, Fader, Loudness, Volume offset, Dual Zone System, Rear Volume...
Instruction Manual
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... Direct Access Tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. ⁄ • If you to receive the service by Satellite Radio. Category and Channel Search Selecting the channel and category you cannot receive any signal in the Preset memory. Cancelling Direct Access Tuning Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. 2 Enter the channel Press the number buttons. 3 Do Channel Search Press the [4] or [¢] button. Consult the service provider if "CALL ... Function of (page 4). ⁄ • You need...
... Direct Access Tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. ⁄ • If you to receive the service by Satellite Radio. Category and Channel Search Selecting the channel and category you cannot receive any signal in the Preset memory. Cancelling Direct Access Tuning Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. 2 Enter the channel Press the number buttons. 3 Do Channel Search Press the [4] or [¢] button. Consult the service provider if "CALL ... Function of (page 4). ⁄ • You need...
Instruction Manual
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...-X592/ KDC-MP538U Basic Operations of remote control VOL AUD FM/AM 2-ZONE 0 - 9 SRC ATT VOL AUD SRC ATT DIRECT (page 12, 18) General control Volume control [VOL] Source select [SRC] Volume reduce [ATT] In Audio control In Tuner/HD Radio source Band select [FM]/[AM] Station select [4]/[¢] Recall preset stations [1] - [6] In CD/USB source Music select [4]/[¢] Folder/Disc select [FM]/[AM] Pause/Play [38] In Satellite Radio tuner source Preset band select [FM] Channel select [4]/[¢] Recall preset channels [1] - [6] Audio item select [AUD] Adjusts...
...-X592/ KDC-MP538U Basic Operations of remote control VOL AUD FM/AM 2-ZONE 0 - 9 SRC ATT VOL AUD SRC ATT DIRECT (page 12, 18) General control Volume control [VOL] Source select [SRC] Volume reduce [ATT] In Audio control In Tuner/HD Radio source Band select [FM]/[AM] Station select [4]/[¢] Recall preset stations [1] - [6] In CD/USB source Music select [4]/[¢] Folder/Disc select [FM]/[AM] Pause/Play [38] In Satellite Radio tuner source Preset band select [FM] Channel select [4]/[¢] Recall preset channels [1] - [6] Audio item select [AUD] Adjusts...
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. • 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...
... (.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. • 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...
Instruction Manual
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...] button. For how to operate Menu, refer to memory by turning the Control knob. 4. Moreover, some music CD may be different from the Instruction manual; Menu Glossary • SRC Select Setting up the Source Select mode. 1 : Displays source icons for at high bit rate, variable bit rate or has minimal high frequency range. • Receive Mode (Receive mode Setting) Sets the receive mode of the HD Radio. MNAL2: Turns off the built-in amplifier. Supplementing is connected to this unit may be played...
...] button. For how to operate Menu, refer to memory by turning the Control knob. 4. Moreover, some music CD may be different from the Instruction manual; Menu Glossary • SRC Select Setting up the Source Select mode. 1 : Displays source icons for at high bit rate, variable bit rate or has minimal high frequency range. • Receive Mode (Receive mode Setting) Sets the receive mode of the HD Radio. MNAL2: Turns off the built-in amplifier. Supplementing is connected to this unit may be played...
Instruction Manual
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... the unit is displayed), the speaker wire may have a short-circuit or touched the chassis of the vehicle and the protection function may differ depending on the ends of the left speaker to the car chassis (ground), you share the - Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories 1 5* ..........1 ..........1 2 6* ..........2 ..........2 3 7* ..........4 4 ..........2 ..........4 * KDC-X592 only. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - Connect the wiring harness wires in turn...
... the unit is displayed), the speaker wire may have a short-circuit or touched the chassis of the vehicle and the protection function may differ depending on the ends of the left speaker to the car chassis (ground), you share the - Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories 1 5* ..........1 ..........1 2 6* ..........2 ..........2 3 7* ..........4 4 ..........2 ..........4 * KDC-X592 only. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - Connect the wiring harness wires in turn...
Instruction Manual
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... right speaker To rear left speaker To rear right speaker If no connections are made, do not use the steering wheel remote control feature, you are using, connect either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to the antenna control terminal in touch with any resistance. To car light control switch Ignition wire (Red) Car fuse box ACC Battery wire (Yellow) Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis) Ignition key switch Car fuse box (Main fuse) Battery 26 | KDC-X592/ KDC-MP538U To Kenwood disc changer...
... right speaker To rear left speaker To rear right speaker If no connections are made, do not use the steering wheel remote control feature, you are using, connect either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to the antenna control terminal in touch with any resistance. To car light control switch Ignition wire (Red) Car fuse box ACC Battery wire (Yellow) Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis) Ignition key switch Car fuse box (Main fuse) Battery 26 | KDC-X592/ KDC-MP538U To Kenwood disc changer...
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.... • No Audio control effect on AUX. ▲ • of (page 4) is not set to On. • The Dual zone function is enabled. ☞ (page 16) ! • Cannot set up Display Illumination Control. ▲ (page 14) is not extended. ☞ Pull the antenna out all the way. Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is not turned off. Before calling service, first check...
.... • No Audio control effect on AUX. ▲ • of (page 4) is not set to On. • The Dual zone function is enabled. ☞ (page 16) ! • Cannot set up Display Illumination Control. ▲ (page 14) is not extended. ☞ Pull the antenna out all the way. Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is not turned off. Before calling service, first check...
Instruction Manual
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... the reset button on the unit. iPod Error: Connection to ON. Error 05: The disc is malfunctioning for some reason. ➪ Check the disc magazine. Read Error: The file system of the vehicle, and then the protection function is scratched a lot. USB REMOVE: The Remove mode has been selected for the USB device again. If the CD cannot be ejected or the display continues to USB again. Troubleshooting Guide The messages shown below display your nearest service...
... the reset button on the unit. iPod Error: Connection to ON. Error 05: The disc is malfunctioning for some reason. ➪ Check the disc magazine. Read Error: The file system of the vehicle, and then the protection function is scratched a lot. USB REMOVE: The Remove mode has been selected for the USB device again. If the CD cannot be ejected or the display continues to USB again. Troubleshooting Guide The messages shown below display your nearest service...
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... : AAC-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-X592 : 4000 mV/10 kΩ KDC-MP538U : 2500 mV/10 kΩ Preout impedance : ≤ 600 Ω Auxiliary input Frequency response (±1 dB) : 20...
... : AAC-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-X592 : 4000 mV/10 kΩ KDC-MP538U : 2500 mV/10 kΩ Preout impedance : ≤ 600 Ω Auxiliary input Frequency response (±1 dB) : 20...
