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Display Settings 10 Text Display Selection Auxiliary Input Display Setting Music disc/Audio file Operation 11 Music Search Music Search 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 in the call log ...
Display Settings 10 Text Display Selection Auxiliary Input Display Setting Music disc/Audio file Operation 11 Music Search Music Search 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 in the call log ...
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... toward up the MUTE wire to hook up for at least 2 seconds. Basic Operation [] Release Microphone Disc slot [] [AUTO] [] [AUD] [SEARCH] [FAVORITE] [SRC] Auxiliary input USB Terminal General functions Power/Source Select button: [SRC] Turns on . Subwoofer output: [AUD] knob Switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , USB or iPod ("USB" or "iPod"), CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") each time this button is pressed during a call. ⁄ • To use the TEL Mute feature, you need to your fingers. Auxiliary input Connect a portable audio device with too...
... toward up the MUTE wire to hook up for at least 2 seconds. Basic Operation [] Release Microphone Disc slot [] [AUTO] [] [AUD] [SEARCH] [FAVORITE] [SRC] Auxiliary input USB Terminal General functions Power/Source Select button: [SRC] Turns on . Subwoofer output: [AUD] knob Switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , USB or iPod ("USB" or "iPod"), CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") each time this button is pressed during a call. ⁄ • To use the TEL Mute feature, you need to your fingers. Auxiliary input Connect a portable audio device with too...
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... Function Control mode. * Function of the stations in the Preset memory. AM band: [AUD] knob Switches to enter the search mode. Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek "SEEK : AUTO1" Automatic search for the hands free phone is inserted. USB device/iPod play : Disc slot Starts playing when a disc is built in order of KDC-BT742U. Fast reverses or forwards the music while keeping pushing toward left or right. (No sound is output while playing audio file.) Folder search: [AUD] knob Changes...
... Function Control mode. * Function of the stations in the Preset memory. AM band: [AUD] knob Switches to enter the search mode. Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek "SEEK : AUTO1" Automatic search for the hands free phone is inserted. USB device/iPod play : Disc slot Starts playing when a disc is built in order of KDC-BT742U. Fast reverses or forwards the music while keeping pushing toward left or right. (No sound is output while playing audio file.) Folder search: [AUD] knob Changes...
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..." "COMPACT" Selects the car type to "ON", plays the music on the disc randomly. - "PRESET" "RECALL" Registering the value setup by Sound Control.Recalling 25 the sound setup registered by Sound Control. 25 "DSP BYPASS"/ "DSP THROUGH"* Setting "BYPASS" passes the DSP function. - Setting "THROUGH" activates the DSP function. 6 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U MODE* folder successively. repeatedly. "OFF"/ Compensates the low volume or bass sound being lost * SND" "STEP1"/, "2"/ by using Function Control. "DTA" Makes fine adjustment of...
..." "COMPACT" Selects the car type to "ON", plays the music on the disc randomly. - "PRESET" "RECALL" Registering the value setup by Sound Control.Recalling 25 the sound setup registered by Sound Control. 25 "DSP BYPASS"/ "DSP THROUGH"* Setting "BYPASS" passes the DSP function. - Setting "THROUGH" activates the DSP function. 6 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U MODE* folder successively. repeatedly. "OFF"/ Compensates the low volume or bass sound being lost * SND" "STEP1"/, "2"/ by using Function Control. "DTA" Makes fine adjustment of...
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... SELECT"* "PHONE SEL"* "SMS DOWNLOAD"* "SMS INBOX"* "VOICE TAG"* "VOICE RECOG"* "DEVICE DEL"* "DVC STATUS"* "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...
... SELECT"* "PHONE SEL"* "SMS DOWNLOAD"* "SMS INBOX"* "VOICE TAG"* "VOICE RECOG"* "DEVICE DEL"* "DVC STATUS"* "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...
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... Satellite radio source. : Can be set only during source selection. * "ON1"*/ "ON2" "1"*/ "2" Sets the CD read mode. * Presets the setting value of HD Radio. "ANALOG" "00"- Specifies whether the text is retained after resetting. 22 "OFF"/ "ON"* 2 sec. Condition Page * * Controls the connected LX amplifier. - 19 "OFF"/ "ON"* Switches to Monaural to display AUX during playback of the iPod source. (USB source used when the iPod is turned ON. "AUTO"*/ "MANUAL" 1 sec. Deletes Favorite Preset Memory...
... Satellite radio source. : Can be set only during source selection. * "ON1"*/ "ON2" "1"*/ "2" Sets the CD read mode. * Presets the setting value of HD Radio. "ANALOG" "00"- Specifies whether the text is retained after resetting. 22 "OFF"/ "ON"* 2 sec. Condition Page * * Controls the connected LX amplifier. - 19 "OFF"/ "ON"* Switches to Monaural to display AUX during playback of the iPod source. (USB source used when the iPod is turned ON. "AUTO"*/ "MANUAL" 1 sec. Deletes Favorite Preset Memory...
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...| KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Display Settings Text Display Selection Changes displayed information on while playing the iPod, "iPod BY HAND" is displayed. • If all characters cannot be displayed depending on currently selected browsing items. • If the iPod Control by Hand Mode is displayed. 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...
...| KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Display Settings Text Display Selection Changes displayed information on while playing the iPod, "iPod BY HAND" is displayed. • If all characters cannot be displayed depending on currently selected browsing items. • If the iPod Control by Hand Mode is displayed. 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...
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... Function Control items, refer to the unit. 1 Select AMP Control item during Menu mode Select the "DEMO MODE" display. Demonstration mode setting Turning the demonstration mode ON/OFF. 1 Select Demonstration item during Menu mode Select the "AMS CONTROL" display. 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". The clock display blinks. 3 Adjusting Clock Adjustment item Hours Minutes Operation...
... Function Control items, refer to the unit. 1 Select AMP Control item during Menu mode Select the "DEMO MODE" display. Demonstration mode setting Turning the demonstration mode ON/OFF. 1 Select Demonstration item during Menu mode Select the "AMS CONTROL" display. 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". The clock display blinks. 3 Adjusting Clock Adjustment item Hours Minutes Operation...
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... the [SRC] button. Set up the channel of Rear channel by [SRC] button. - speaker For 6 & 6x9 in . 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. The Audio Control has no effect on the remote control (page 34). - Select Main source by (page 20) or [5]/[∞] button on sub source. 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Setup mode Press the...
... the [SRC] button. Set up the channel of Rear channel by [SRC] button. - speaker For 6 & 6x9 in . 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. The Audio Control has no effect on the remote control (page 34). - Select Main source by (page 20) or [5]/[∞] button on sub source. 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Setup mode Press the...
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... be registered. For how to select Function Control items, refer to (page 6). 3 Select the Audio Preset Memory Turn the [AUD] knob. Audio Adjustments Function of KDC-X493/MP442U Audio Preset Memory Registering the value setup by (page 22). 1 Select the source 2 Enter Audio Preset Recall mode (Other than Standby mode) Select "MENU" > "AUDIO PRESET". "COMPLETE" is displayed. 6 Exit Audio Preset mode Press the [SERACH] button twice. ⁄ • The User memory of "SYSTEM Q" in the memory Turn the [AUD] knob to select "YES", and then press...
... be registered. For how to select Function Control items, refer to (page 6). 3 Select the Audio Preset Memory Turn the [AUD] knob. Audio Adjustments Function of KDC-X493/MP442U Audio Preset Memory Registering the value setup by (page 22). 1 Select the source 2 Enter Audio Preset Recall mode (Other than Standby mode) Select "MENU" > "AUDIO PRESET". "COMPLETE" is displayed. 6 Exit Audio Preset mode Press the [SERACH] button twice. ⁄ • The User memory of "SYSTEM Q" in the memory Turn the [AUD] knob to select "YES", and then press...
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... select mode Select "DSP" > "SETUP" > "CABIN". DTA (Digital Time Alignment) setting Adjusting fine tuning of the sound arrival time by using (page 23) function. For how to select Function Control item, refer to (page 6). 2 Select the car type Turn the [AUD] knob and push the center when the desired item is displayed. Refer to (page 38) on how to be connected, speaker size, and installation position; Setting speaker Front Speaker "FRONT" Location Speaker Size Tweeter Rear Speaker "REAR" Location Speaker Size Subwoofer Speaker "SUB-W" Size Display "LOCATION...
... select mode Select "DSP" > "SETUP" > "CABIN". DTA (Digital Time Alignment) setting Adjusting fine tuning of the sound arrival time by using (page 23) function. For how to select Function Control item, refer to (page 6). 2 Select the car type Turn the [AUD] knob and push the center when the desired item is displayed. Refer to (page 38) on how to be connected, speaker size, and installation position; Setting speaker Front Speaker "FRONT" Location Speaker Size Tweeter Rear Speaker "REAR" Location Speaker Size Subwoofer Speaker "SUB-W" Size Display "LOCATION...
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... when the desired item is displayed. 4 Exit Equalizer Control mode Press the [SEARCH] button. 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)/ "JAZZ" (Jazz)/ "GAME" (Game)/ "iPod" Refer to set after connecting iPod and selecting "iPod" in accordance with the selected position; For how to select Function Control item, refer to (page...
... when the desired item is displayed. 4 Exit Equalizer Control mode Press the [SEARCH] button. 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)/ "JAZZ" (Jazz)/ "GAME" (Game)/ "iPod" Refer to set after connecting iPod and selecting "iPod" in accordance with the selected position; For how to select Function Control item, refer to (page...
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... least 1 second. Select "KENWOOD BT CD/R-3P2" from the list of connected units. 3 Enter a PIN code Input the PIN code registered as mentioned in the list, select "OTHER PHONE". free connection. Function of KDC-BT742U 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 correct, try (page 28). When registering from this unit 1 Enter Bluetooth device registration mode Select "MENU" > "DVC REGIST...
... least 1 second. Select "KENWOOD BT CD/R-3P2" from the list of connected units. 3 Enter a PIN code Input the PIN code registered as mentioned in the list, select "OTHER PHONE". free connection. Function of KDC-BT742U 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 correct, try (page 28). When registering from this unit 1 Enter Bluetooth device registration mode Select "MENU" > "DVC REGIST...
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... in Function Control mode is not displayed. • When the SMS is downloaded from the cell-phone, the unopened messages in the cell-phone are displayed in the order of reception. • The SMS that it towards right or left . Display "CHANNEL" "PRESET" Operation Normal manual seeking control. TO SUBSCRIBE" appears. • The radio may be displayed. For KDC-BT742U: Press the [AUTO] button for at least 1 second. "DOWNLOADING" is displayed. Function of KDC-BT742U Bluetooth Setup Satellite Radio tuner control...
... in Function Control mode is not displayed. • When the SMS is downloaded from the cell-phone, the unopened messages in the cell-phone are displayed in the order of reception. • The SMS that it towards right or left . Display "CHANNEL" "PRESET" Operation Normal manual seeking control. TO SUBSCRIBE" appears. • The radio may be displayed. For KDC-BT742U: Press the [AUTO] button for at least 1 second. "DOWNLOADING" is displayed. Function of KDC-BT742U Bluetooth Setup Satellite Radio tuner control...
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...] Rear channel volume control [5]/ [∞] 34 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Dual Zone control Dual zone system on this unit. VOL AUD FM/AM 2-ZONE 0 - 9 SRC ATT VOL AUD SRC ATT DIRECT (page 14, 33) General control Volume control [VOL] Source select [SRC] Volume reduce [ATT] When the button is transferred to the connected iPod. • The memory usage can be checked by selecting "MENU" > "TAG MEM" of (page 6). HD Radio tuner control (Optional : KTC-HR300 connected) Basic Operations of remote control...
...] Rear channel volume control [5]/ [∞] 34 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Dual Zone control Dual zone system on this unit. VOL AUD FM/AM 2-ZONE 0 - 9 SRC ATT VOL AUD SRC ATT DIRECT (page 14, 33) General control Volume control [VOL] Source select [SRC] Volume reduce [ATT] When the button is transferred to the connected iPod. • The memory usage can be checked by selecting "MENU" > "TAG MEM" of (page 6). HD Radio tuner control (Optional : KTC-HR300 connected) Basic Operations of remote control...
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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...
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... order: ground, battery, ignition. 5. English | 41 Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit. 3. Always connect those wires to a power source that can use your car. 7. Therefore, the speaker wire should be turned on the car are working properly. • Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is an obstacle between this unit If the CD player/ disc changer has the "O-N" switch, set it to the unit. 6. Bluetooth antenna unit About CD players/disc changers connected to this unit and the cell-phone. The communication...
... order: ground, battery, ignition. 5. English | 41 Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit. 3. Always connect those wires to a power source that can use your car. 7. Therefore, the speaker wire should be turned on the car are working properly. • Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is an obstacle between this unit If the CD player/ disc changer has the "O-N" switch, set it to the unit. 6. Bluetooth antenna unit About CD players/disc changers connected to this unit and the cell-phone. The communication...
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.... Power control wire (Blue/White) P.CONT Motor antenna control wire (Blue) ANT. CONT TEL mute wire (Brown) MUTE Dimmer control wire (Orange / White) ILLUMI When using , connect either the telephone rings or during conversation. (KDC-X493/MP442U only) ⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your car is stereo type and does not have any resistance. Connecting Wires to Terminals AUX input (Stereo) Use the mini-plug cable which is required. Front side Rear output R L Front output Sub Woofer output FM/AM antenna input Fuse (10A) Wiring harness...
.... Power control wire (Blue/White) P.CONT Motor antenna control wire (Blue) ANT. CONT TEL mute wire (Brown) MUTE Dimmer control wire (Orange / White) ILLUMI When using , connect either the telephone rings or during conversation. (KDC-X493/MP442U only) ⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your car is stereo type and does not have any resistance. Connecting Wires to Terminals AUX input (Stereo) Use the mini-plug cable which is required. Front side Rear output R L Front output Sub Woofer output FM/AM antenna input Fuse (10A) Wiring harness...
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...-free talk. ERROR 05: The disc is not extended. ☞ Pull the antenna out all the way. And then press the reset button on the type of your nearest service center. IN (Blink): The CD player section is upsidedown. Tuner source ? The specified disc does not play, but another media. 44 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Hands-free ? The hands-free talk volume is low. ✔ The hands-free talk volume...
...-free talk. ERROR 05: The disc is not extended. ☞ Pull the antenna out all the way. And then press the reset button on the type of your nearest service center. IN (Blink): The CD player section is upsidedown. Tuner source ? The specified disc does not play, but another media. 44 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Hands-free ? The hands-free talk volume is low. ✔ The hands-free talk volume...
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... protection function is activated. ➪ Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly and press the reset button. UNKNOWN: The Bluetooth device cannot be accessed. ➪ Turn off the power and on again. PROTECT (Blink): The speaker wire has a short-circuit or touches the chassis of the connected USB device is broken. ➪ Copy the files and folders for the USB device again. If the error message is still displayed, initialize the USB device or use...
... protection function is activated. ➪ Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly and press the reset button. UNKNOWN: The Bluetooth device cannot be accessed. ➪ Turn off the power and on again. PROTECT (Blink): The speaker wire has a short-circuit or touches the chassis of the connected USB device is broken. ➪ Copy the files and folders for the USB device again. If the error message is still displayed, initialize the USB device or use...