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... iPod Control by Hand Mode Direct Music Search Direct Disc Search Basic Operation of Disc Changer (Optional) Tuner Operation Auto Memory Entry Station Preset Memory Preset Tuning Direct Access Tuning PTY (Program Type) Program Type Preset Registration of a Station as a PTY HD Radio tuner control Auto Memory Entry Station Preset Memory Preset Tuning Direct Access Tuning HD Radio Tagging (iTunes Tagging) Operation of hands-free phoning 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...
... iPod Control by Hand Mode Direct Music Search Direct Disc Search Basic Operation of Disc Changer (Optional) Tuner Operation Auto Memory Entry Station Preset Memory Preset Tuning Direct Access Tuning PTY (Program Type) Program Type Preset Registration of a Station as a PTY HD Radio tuner control Auto Memory Entry Station Preset Memory Preset Tuning Direct Access Tuning HD Radio Tagging (iTunes Tagging) Operation of hands-free phoning 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...
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..., press the Reset button. Reset button • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you turn on the car heater in this unit or the connected unit (disc auto changer, etc.) fails to evaporate. Lens Fogging When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work where the service is stained, wipe it again with . Handling CDs • Do...
..., press the Reset button. Reset button • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you turn on the car heater in this unit or the connected unit (disc auto changer, etc.) fails to evaporate. Lens Fogging When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work where the service is stained, wipe it again with . Handling CDs • Do...
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... set up the display and color. Subwoofer output: Control knob Switches between sources. Refer to (page 6). Volume control: [AUD] knob Turn the knob to turn the Control knob or push it toward down . BT Allows you to "OFF". Tuner ("TUNER" or "HD Radio") , USB or iPod ("USB" or "iPod"), CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") Press at least 2 seconds. Basic Operation Release [] [SRC] Microphone AUX Auxiliary input [] [AUD] [AUTO] [FNC] Control USB Terminal knob General functions Power/Source Select button: [SRC] Turns on the connected unit...
... set up the display and color. Subwoofer output: Control knob Switches between sources. Refer to (page 6). Volume control: [AUD] knob Turn the knob to turn the Control knob or push it toward down . BT Allows you to "OFF". Tuner ("TUNER" or "HD Radio") , USB or iPod ("USB" or "iPod"), CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") Press at least 2 seconds. Basic Operation Release [] [SRC] Microphone AUX Auxiliary input [] [AUD] [AUTO] [FNC] Control USB Terminal knob General functions Power/Source Select button: [SRC] Turns on the connected unit...
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... seek the Preset memory. Tuning mode select: [AUTO] • For KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U: Switches as follows each time this button is pressed. • For KDC-X993: Switches as follows each time pushing toward left or right. USB device/iPod play : Disc slot Starts playing when a disc is supplied. AM band: Control knob Switches to AM when pushing toward left side, and return it to select the remove mode, and the remove the USB device. Tuning: Control knob Changes the frequency when pushing...
... seek the Preset memory. Tuning mode select: [AUTO] • For KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U: Switches as follows each time this button is pressed. • For KDC-X993: Switches as follows each time pushing toward left or right. USB device/iPod play : Disc slot Starts playing when a disc is supplied. AM band: Control knob Switches to AM when pushing toward left side, and return it to select the remove mode, and the remove the USB device. Tuning: Control knob Changes the frequency when pushing...
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... manual, the above selection is used . *Factory setting * Function of KDC-X993. * Function of KDC-X693. * Function of KDC-X693 with KCA-BT200. * Function of (page 28) to "ON". : Can be set while a cell-phone is connected. : Sets "ILM MSC SYNC" 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 CD source. : Can be set...
... manual, the above selection is used . *Factory setting * Function of KDC-X993. * Function of KDC-X693. * Function of KDC-X693 with KCA-BT200. * Function of (page 28) to "ON". : Can be set while a cell-phone is connected. : Sets "ILM MSC SYNC" 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 CD source. : Can be set...
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... display AUX during source selection. 12 -- 34 - "1"*/ "2" Sets the CD read mode. * "OFF"/ "ON"* 2 sec. Display the firmware version and update the firmware. 38 "OFF"/ "ON"* Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/ - Sets the date display mode. 26 "OFF"*/ "ON" Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this unit. "POSI1"/ "2" Switches the panel display between positive or * / "NEGA1"/ "2" negative. the traffic bulletin starts. "0FF"/ "ON"* Turns ON / OFF the tag memory function of satellite radio. - - Sets...
... display AUX during source selection. 12 -- 34 - "1"*/ "2" Sets the CD read mode. * "OFF"/ "ON"* 2 sec. Display the firmware version and update the firmware. 38 "OFF"/ "ON"* Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/ - Sets the date display mode. 26 "OFF"*/ "ON" Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this unit. "POSI1"/ "2" Switches the panel display between positive or * / "NEGA1"/ "2" negative. the traffic bulletin starts. "0FF"/ "ON"* Turns ON / OFF the tag memory function of satellite radio. - - Sets...
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... turned ON. Audio file: First 10 seconds - Compensates the low volume or bass sound being lost * by Sound Control. Calls by Intro Skip. Registers voice for details. "SMS" "SMS - See the Music Editor help for voice recognition. 38 "PN Type Edit" - "Bass Boost" "HIGHWAYSOUND" "OFF"*/ "Step1" - Sets the left or right to use the "SMS" function. • Location played with the listening position. Makes fine adjustment...
... turned ON. Audio file: First 10 seconds - Compensates the low volume or bass sound being lost * by Sound Control. Calls by Intro Skip. Registers voice for details. "SMS" "SMS - See the Music Editor help for voice recognition. 38 "PN Type Edit" - "Bass Boost" "HIGHWAYSOUND" "OFF"*/ "Step1" - Sets the left or right to use the "SMS" function. • Location played with the listening position. Makes fine adjustment...
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... Other Functions Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select Clock adjustment mode Select "MENU" > "Clock Adjust". For how to select Function Control items, refer to "OFF". Adjust each item Operation Push the Control knob towards right or year) or left . 5 Exit AMP Control mode Press the [FNC] button. 26 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Select from 7 types. 4 Exit Date format mode Press the [FNC] button. Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can do this adjustment when "MENU" > "SYNC" in (page 6) is displayed. 3 Adjusting Date Turn...
... Other Functions Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select Clock adjustment mode Select "MENU" > "Clock Adjust". For how to select Function Control items, refer to "OFF". Adjust each item Operation Push the Control knob towards right or year) or left . 5 Exit AMP Control mode Press the [FNC] button. 26 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Select from 7 types. 4 Exit Date format mode Press the [FNC] button. Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can do this adjustment when "MENU" > "SYNC" in (page 6) is displayed. 3 Adjusting Date Turn...
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... can adjust following Audio Control items; Set up the channel of sub source by [AUD] knob. - Adjust the volume of Front channel by "ZONE2" of Rear channel by [SRC] button. - Adjustment Item Display Range Rear volume "REAR VOLUME" 0 - 35 Subwoofer level "SUBWOOFER LEVEL" -15 - +15 Balance "BALANCE" Left 15 - The Audio Control has no effect on the remote control (page 43). - Front 15 Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode) 1 Enter Audio Control mode Press the [AUD] knob. 2 Select the Audio item to adjust Press the [AUD] knob. 4 Adjust the Audio setup item Turn...
... can adjust following Audio Control items; Set up the channel of sub source by [AUD] knob. - Adjust the volume of Front channel by "ZONE2" of Rear channel by [SRC] button. - Adjustment Item Display Range Rear volume "REAR VOLUME" 0 - 35 Subwoofer level "SUBWOOFER LEVEL" -15 - +15 Balance "BALANCE" Left 15 - The Audio Control has no effect on the remote control (page 43). - Front 15 Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode) 1 Enter Audio Control mode Press the [AUD] knob. 2 Select the Audio item to adjust Press the [AUD] knob. 4 Adjust the Audio setup item Turn...
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..."Setup" > "Speaker". Compact car Full size car Station wagon Minivan Sport-utility vehicle Long Minivan Display "OFF" "Compact" "Full size car" "Wagon" "Minivan" "SUV" "Minivan (Long)" 1 Enter Cabin select mode Select "SOUND" > "Setup" > "Cabin". Car type Not compensating. For how to select Function Control item, refer to (page 6). 2 Select the speaker you want to set Setting speaker Front speaker Rear speaker Subwoofer Display "FRONT" "REAR" "SUB W" Turn the Control knob. 3 Select the item you want to complete the speaker settings. 6 Exit Speaker setting mode Press the [FNC] button...
..."Setup" > "Speaker". Compact car Full size car Station wagon Minivan Sport-utility vehicle Long Minivan Display "OFF" "Compact" "Full size car" "Wagon" "Minivan" "SUV" "Minivan (Long)" 1 Enter Cabin select mode Select "SOUND" > "Setup" > "Cabin". Car type Not compensating. For how to select Function Control item, refer to (page 6). 2 Select the speaker you want to set Setting speaker Front speaker Rear speaker Subwoofer Display "FRONT" "REAR" "SUB W" Turn the Control knob. 3 Select the item you want to complete the speaker settings. 6 Exit Speaker setting mode Press the [FNC] button...
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... 29). 1 Enter DTA setting mode Select "SOUND" > "Setup" > "DTA". Sound Setup DTA (Digital Time Alignment) setting Adjusting fine tuning of the KDC-X993/ KDC-X693. 1 Enter X'Over setting mode Select "SOUND" > "Setup" > "X'Over". Adjust between 0 and 14.44 feet. X'Over setting Fine adjusting the following setting values corresponding to set in the section (page 29); Exit DTA setting mode. Refer to "DTA" of the speaker position Turn the Control knob and push the center when the desired value is displayed.
... 29). 1 Enter DTA setting mode Select "SOUND" > "Setup" > "DTA". Sound Setup DTA (Digital Time Alignment) setting Adjusting fine tuning of the KDC-X993/ KDC-X693. 1 Enter X'Over setting mode Select "SOUND" > "Setup" > "X'Over". Adjust between 0 and 14.44 feet. X'Over setting Fine adjusting the following setting values corresponding to set in the section (page 29); Exit DTA setting mode. Refer to "DTA" of the speaker position Turn the Control knob and push the center when the desired value is displayed.
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... Manual Equalizer Control mode Select "SOUND" > "Control" > "EQ" > "Manual Equalizer". To change the band, move the cursor ">" to (page 6). 2 Select the Equalizer curve Turn the Control knob and push the center when the desired item is displayed. You can adjust following Equalizer curve; Exit Preset Equalizer mode. English | 31 For how to select Function Control item, refer to "band#". 6 Exit Manual Equalizer Control mode Press the [FNC] button. ⁄ • When "iPod" is selected in the section is selected. KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 Adjustment Item Display...
... Manual Equalizer Control mode Select "SOUND" > "Control" > "EQ" > "Manual Equalizer". To change the band, move the cursor ">" to (page 6). 2 Select the Equalizer curve Turn the Control knob and push the center when the desired item is displayed. You can adjust following Equalizer curve; Exit Preset Equalizer mode. English | 31 For how to select Function Control item, refer to "band#". 6 Exit Manual Equalizer Control mode Press the [FNC] button. ⁄ • When "iPod" is selected in the section is selected. KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 Adjustment Item Display...
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... DVC Select". Cancelling Special device registration mode Press the [FNC] button for the Bluetooth device. Function of KDC-X993 KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U with KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory) Bluetooth Setup Registering Bluetooth device To make your Bluetooth device (cell-phone) usable with this unit, you cannot register a new Bluetooth device. • If the error message appears even though the PIN code is displayed. 4 Input the PIN code Operation type Select the numbers. Search for at least 1 second. A list is displayed. 3 Select a device name Turn the Control...
... DVC Select". Cancelling Special device registration mode Press the [FNC] button for the Bluetooth device. Function of KDC-X993 KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U with KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory) Bluetooth Setup Registering Bluetooth device To make your Bluetooth device (cell-phone) usable with this unit, you cannot register a new Bluetooth device. • If the error message appears even though the PIN code is displayed. 4 Input the PIN code Operation type Select the numbers. Search for at least 1 second. A list is displayed. 3 Select a device name Turn the Control...
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...; A PIN code can use . 1 Select Bluetooth device selection mode Cell-phone Select "MENU" > "Phone Selection". In this unit By operating the cell-phone, download the phone book data to use the Phone Book of alphabetic alphabetical characters. For how to select Function Control item, refer to the next digit. The current setting of downloading: "Completed" is displayed. 3 Input the PIN code Operation type Select the numbers. To download from the cellphone to this unit so that you wish to this unit. "(name)" is displayed. 3 Select the Bluetooth device Turn the Control...
...; A PIN code can use . 1 Select Bluetooth device selection mode Cell-phone Select "MENU" > "Phone Selection". In this unit By operating the cell-phone, download the phone book data to use the Phone Book of alphabetic alphabetical characters. For how to select Function Control item, refer to the next digit. The current setting of downloading: "Completed" is displayed. 3 Input the PIN code Operation type Select the numbers. To download from the cellphone to this unit so that you wish to this unit. "(name)" is displayed. 3 Select the Bluetooth device Turn the Control...
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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...
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... your car's ignition does not have a short-circuit or touched the chassis of KDC-X993 ..........4 Installation Procedure 1. For example, if you could damage the unit. • If the power is not turned ON ("PROTECT" is displayed), the speaker wire may start a fire. 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. of-sight distance of the left speaker to install the unit so...
... your car's ignition does not have a short-circuit or touched the chassis of KDC-X993 ..........4 Installation Procedure 1. For example, if you could damage the unit. • If the power is not turned ON ("PROTECT" is displayed), the speaker wire may start a fire. 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. of-sight distance of the left speaker to install the unit so...
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... no connections are using the optional power amplifier, connect to the relevant instruction manuals. Connect to the terminal that is stereo type and does not have any metallic part of the film-type or short pole type antenna. Microphone (Accessory5) Microphone input (KDC-X993 only) Steering remote control (Light Blue/Yellow) REMO.CONT To use the USB cable. Battery + English | 51 Connecting Wires to Terminals To USB device USB connector (1m) ⁄ Do not remove the cap when you need...
... no connections are using the optional power amplifier, connect to the relevant instruction manuals. Connect to the terminal that is stereo type and does not have any metallic part of the film-type or short pole type antenna. Microphone (Accessory5) Microphone input (KDC-X993 only) Steering remote control (Light Blue/Yellow) REMO.CONT To use the USB cable. Battery + English | 51 Connecting Wires to Terminals To USB device USB connector (1m) ⁄ Do not remove the cap when you need...
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Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may be disabled by some settings made on this unit. ! • Cannot set up the subwoofer. • No output from the subwoofer. • Cannot set up the subwoofer position of Manual position setting. ▲ • of (page 4) is not set to On. • The Dual zone function is enabled. ☞ (page 28) ! • Cannot set up the subwoofer phase. ▲ The Low Pass Filter is set to Through. ☞
Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may be disabled by some settings made on this unit. ! • Cannot set up the subwoofer. • No output from the subwoofer. • Cannot set up the subwoofer position of Manual position setting. ▲ • of (page 4) is not set to On. • The Dual zone function is enabled. ☞ (page 28) ! • Cannot set up the subwoofer phase. ▲ The Low Pass Filter is set to Through. ☞
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... CD player section is malfunctioning for communication. ☞ The downloading of the Phone book or the SMS disconnects the sound. Read Error: The file system of the connected USB device is used for some reason. ➪ Press the reset button on the type of your nearest service center. Connect an USB device, and change the source to register the Bluetooth audio player. English | 55 Adjust it with a format that is connected. ➪ Change the source to...
... CD player section is malfunctioning for communication. ☞ The downloading of the Phone book or the SMS disconnects the sound. Read Error: The file system of the connected USB device is used for some reason. ➪ Press the reset button on the type of your nearest service center. Connect an USB device, and change the source to register the Bluetooth audio player. English | 55 Adjust it with a format that is connected. ➪ Change the source to...
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... the device. Memory Full: The number of voice tags reaches the maximum number to the iPod has failed. ➪ Remove the USB device and then reconnect it. ➪ Confirm that the unit can remove the USB device/iPod safely. The preset content may have occurred to the connected USB device. ➪ Remove the USB device, then cycle the power switch to be available. N/A Channels: No receivable channel and category. 56 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U NO Number: •...
... the device. Memory Full: The number of voice tags reaches the maximum number to the iPod has failed. ➪ Remove the USB device and then reconnect it. ➪ Confirm that the unit can remove the USB device/iPod safely. The preset content may have occurred to the connected USB device. ➪ Remove the USB device, then cycle the power switch to be available. N/A Channels: No receivable channel and category. 56 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U NO Number: •...