Instruction Manual
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... operation procedures will help you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the spaces designated on the product. KDC-BT742U KDC-X493 KDC-MP442U CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD MODE D'EMPLOI REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE... and serial numbers whenever you obtain the best performance from your new CD-receiver. For your Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa.com © B64-4314-00/00 (KW/K0) Model KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Serial number US Residence Only Register Online Register your records Record the...
... operation procedures will help you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the spaces designated on the product. KDC-BT742U KDC-X493 KDC-MP442U CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD MODE D'EMPLOI REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE... and serial numbers whenever you obtain the best performance from your new CD-receiver. For your Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa.com © B64-4314-00/00 (KW/K0) Model KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Serial number US Residence Only Register Online Register your records Record the...
Instruction Manual
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... Adjustments 20 Audio Control Adjusting the detail of Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Audio Preset Memory Audio Preset Recall 2 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Audio Adjustments (DSP) 23 Cabin selection Speaker Setting DTA (Digital Time Alignment) setting X'Over setting Equalizer Control Preset position... Control 6 ⁄ • Read through this page first for Category SMS (Short Message Service) Downloading the SMS Satellite Radio tuner control (Optional) 32 Basic Operation Category and Channel Search Preset Memory Preset Tuning Channel Scan Direct Access Tuning HD...
... Adjustments 20 Audio Control Adjusting the detail of Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Audio Preset Memory Audio Preset Recall 2 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Audio Adjustments (DSP) 23 Cabin selection Speaker Setting DTA (Digital Time Alignment) setting X'Over setting Equalizer Control Preset position... Control 6 ⁄ • Read through this page first for Category SMS (Short Message Service) Downloading the SMS Satellite Radio tuner control (Optional) 32 Basic Operation Category and Channel Search Preset Memory Preset Tuning Channel Scan Direct Access Tuning HD...
Instruction Manual
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... the audio system comes back on the power. Subwoofer output: [AUD] knob Switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , USB or iPod ("USB" or "iPod"), CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") each time pushing toward up the MUTE wire to "iPod". The audio system comes back on , the...too much dust or the possibility of water splashing. • To prevent deterioration, do not touch the terminals of (page 6). 4 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Faceplate release: Release Releases the faceplate lock so that it can be removed. Refer to adjust the volume. Press at least 1 second...
... the audio system comes back on the power. Subwoofer output: [AUD] knob Switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , USB or iPod ("USB" or "iPod"), CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") each time pushing toward up the MUTE wire to "iPod". The audio system comes back on , the...too much dust or the possibility of water splashing. • To prevent deterioration, do not touch the terminals of (page 6). 4 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Faceplate release: Release Releases the faceplate lock so that it can be removed. Refer to adjust the volume. Press at least 1 second...
Instruction Manual
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...] knob Switches to insert using the [AUD] knob. Attempt to AM when pushing toward left or right. ⁄ • During reception of KDC-BT742U) The microphone for 10 minutes after switching off the engine. During the remove mode, "USB REMOVE" is built in the Preset memory. Search mode.... RETURN Exit Function Control mode. * Function of the selected source. Preset station seek "SEEK : AUTO2" Search in order of (page6). When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON. See (page 11, 12) for a station. When your favorite broadcast station or iPod Playlists/ Artists,...
...] knob Switches to insert using the [AUD] knob. Attempt to AM when pushing toward left or right. ⁄ • During reception of KDC-BT742U) The microphone for 10 minutes after switching off the engine. During the remove mode, "USB REMOVE" is built in the Preset memory. Search mode.... RETURN Exit Function Control mode. * Function of the selected source. Preset station seek "SEEK : AUTO2" Search in order of (page6). When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON. See (page 11, 12) for a station. When your favorite broadcast station or iPod Playlists/ Artists,...
Instruction Manual
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... Control.Recalling 25 the sound setup registered by road noises to operate iPod with the 13 control on the - Setting "THROUGH" activates the DSP function. 6 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U PLAY "FILE SCN" "ON"/ "OFF"* When set to "ON", plays the music in the folder - "TRAC SCN" "ON"/ "OFF"* When set to "ON...
... Control.Recalling 25 the sound setup registered by road noises to operate iPod with the 13 control on the - Setting "THROUGH" activates the DSP function. 6 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U PLAY "FILE SCN" "ON"/ "OFF"* When set to "ON", plays the music in the folder - "TRAC SCN" "ON"/ "OFF"* When set to "ON...
Instruction Manual
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... 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. Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/ OFF. 1 sec. "AUTO...
... 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. Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/ OFF. 1 sec. "AUTO...
Instruction Manual
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... tag memory usage of HD Radio. * "DIGITAL"/ 1 sec. "AUTO"*/ "MANUAL" 1 sec. Deletes Favorite Preset Memory. 1 sec. 11 -4 26 "OFF"/ Sets whether to display AUX during playback of the iPod source. (USB source used when the iPod is connected) 8 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U : Can be set ... 22 "OFF"/ "ON"* 2 sec. "0FF"/ "ON"* Turns ON / OFF the tag memory function of HD Radio. 34 "ESN=" "NAME SET" "SCROLL" "FAV DELETE" "AUX" "CD READ" "AUDIO PRESET DEMO MODE" Displays the Electronic Serial Number of the audio control. value is depending on . Function ...
... tag memory usage of HD Radio. * "DIGITAL"/ 1 sec. "AUTO"*/ "MANUAL" 1 sec. Deletes Favorite Preset Memory. 1 sec. 11 -4 26 "OFF"/ Sets whether to display AUX during playback of the iPod source. (USB source used when the iPod is connected) 8 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U : Can be set ... 22 "OFF"/ "ON"* 2 sec. "0FF"/ "ON"* Turns ON / OFF the tag memory function of HD Radio. 34 "ESN=" "NAME SET" "SCROLL" "FAV DELETE" "AUX" "CD READ" "AUDIO PRESET DEMO MODE" Displays the Electronic Serial Number of the audio control. value is depending on . Function ...
Instruction Manual
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... Frequency Clock Display "FREQUENCY" "CLOCK" In CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track ..."CLOCK" In Standby/ Auxiliary input source Information Display Source name "SOURCE NAME" Clock "CLOCK" In HD Radio source (Optional) Information Station name Title Frequency Clock Display "STATION NAME" "TITLE" "FREQUENCY" "CLOCK" .... Information Display Music title "TITLE***" Folder name "FLD***" File name "FILE***" 10 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U "DISPLAY SEL" is displayed. Display Settings Text Display Selection Changes displayed information on each...
... Frequency Clock Display "FREQUENCY" "CLOCK" In CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track ..."CLOCK" In Standby/ Auxiliary input source Information Display Source name "SOURCE NAME" Clock "CLOCK" In HD Radio source (Optional) Information Station name Title Frequency Clock Display "STATION NAME" "TITLE" "FREQUENCY" "CLOCK" .... Information Display Music title "TITLE***" Folder name "FLD***" File name "FILE***" 10 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U "DISPLAY SEL" is displayed. Display Settings Text Display Selection Changes displayed information on each...
Instruction Manual
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... name cannot be displayed are played at least 1 second. Cancelling the Searching for Music by Initial Press the [SEARCH] button for at least 1 second. 12 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U ⁄ • *1 Skip Search: The number of songs to previous item Push the [AUD] knob towards right or left . Selection of songs in...
... name cannot be displayed are played at least 1 second. Cancelling the Searching for Music by Initial Press the [SEARCH] button for at least 1 second. 12 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U ⁄ • *1 Skip Search: The number of songs to previous item Push the [AUD] knob towards right or left . Selection of songs in...
Instruction Manual
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... the memory Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards up or down . 3 Recall the station Press the [AUD] knob. Function of 0.1 MHz. 14 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Preset Tuning Recalling the stations in the memory. 1 Enter Preset Tuning Select mode Press the [SEARCH] button. 2 Select a desired station in the memory Press...
... the memory Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards up or down . 3 Recall the station Press the [AUD] knob. Function of 0.1 MHz. 14 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Preset Tuning Recalling the stations in the memory. 1 Enter Preset Tuning Select mode Press the [SEARCH] button. 2 Select a desired station in the memory Press...
Instruction Manual
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...the "REJECT" display. 3 Press the [AUD] knob. Each pressing of the calling party is displayed if it has already been registered in advance. Insert a CD. - Call waiting Answering Another Incoming Call with the Current Call Suspended 1 Press the [AUD] knob. 2 Turn the [AUD] knob or push it with ...button each time switches between the Current Call and Waiting Call Press the [AUD] knob. Switching between name and telephone number. Function of KDC-BT742U Operation of hands-free phoning Before Use • For details on the type of your cell-phone, switching to the private talk mode may...
...the "REJECT" display. 3 Press the [AUD] knob. Each pressing of the calling party is displayed if it has already been registered in advance. Insert a CD. - Call waiting Answering Another Incoming Call with the Current Call Suspended 1 Press the [AUD] knob. 2 Turn the [AUD] knob or push it with ...button each time switches between the Current Call and Waiting Call Press the [AUD] knob. Switching between name and telephone number. Function of KDC-BT742U Operation of hands-free phoning Before Use • For details on the type of your cell-phone, switching to the private talk mode may...
Instruction Manual
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...DIAL" display. 3 Enter preset dial mode Press the [SEARCH] button. 4 Select the number you want to recall from the memory 16 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards up or down. Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards up or down .... dialing method Press the [AUD] knob. Speed dialing (Preset dial) 1 Enter dialing method mode Press the [ ] button. 2 Press the [AUD] knob. Function of KDC-BT742U Operation of hands-free phoning Making a call Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote controller. Operation Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards right...
...DIAL" display. 3 Enter preset dial mode Press the [SEARCH] button. 4 Select the number you want to recall from the memory 16 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards up or down. Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards up or down .... dialing method Press the [AUD] knob. Speed dialing (Preset dial) 1 Enter dialing method mode Press the [ ] button. 2 Press the [AUD] knob. Function of KDC-BT742U Operation of hands-free phoning Making a call Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote controller. Operation Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards right...
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... Code in steps 3 through 4, repeat from the battery power source or the Reset button is displayed. "CLEAR" is displayed. Enter a correct security code. 18 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Other Functions Activating Security Code ⁄ • You can use the audio unit when the unit is also displayed. 3 Enter Security Code Operation type...
... Code in steps 3 through 4, repeat from the battery power source or the Reset button is displayed. "CLEAR" is displayed. Enter a correct security code. 18 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Other Functions Activating Security Code ⁄ • You can use the audio unit when the unit is also displayed. 3 Enter Security Code Operation type...
Instruction Manual
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Push the [AUD] knob towards right or left . 4 Exit 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 the unit. 1 Select AMP Control item during Menu mode ...
Push the [AUD] knob towards right or left . 4 Exit 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 the unit. 1 Select AMP Control item during Menu mode ...
Instruction Manual
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...of Audio Control You can adjust following Basic Audio Items in datail: Bass level, Middle level, and Treble leval. Function of KDC-X493 Adjusting the detail of KDC-X493/MP442U. ⁄ • Source tone memory: You can exit the Audio Control mode at anytime by 20%. ...; You can set Bass, Middle, and Treble for each source. • "USER": The ranges selected lastly for [AUD] knob or [0] button. 20 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Adjustment Item Display Range Rear volume "R-VOLUME" 0 - 35 Subwoofer level "SUB-W L" -15 - +15 Bass Boost* "B.BOOST" "STEP1"/"STEP2"/"OFF" ...
...of Audio Control You can adjust following Basic Audio Items in datail: Bass level, Middle level, and Treble leval. Function of KDC-X493 Adjusting the detail of KDC-X493/MP442U. ⁄ • Source tone memory: You can exit the Audio Control mode at anytime by 20%. ...; You can set Bass, Middle, and Treble for each source. • "USER": The ranges selected lastly for [AUD] knob or [0] button. 20 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Adjustment Item Display Range Rear volume "R-VOLUME" 0 - 35 Subwoofer level "SUB-W L" -15 - +15 Bass Boost* "B.BOOST" "STEP1"/"STEP2"/"OFF" ...
Instruction Manual
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...; Hz 50*/60/80/100*/120/ Through Hz Reverse (180°)/ Normal (0°) -8 - ±0 (AUX: -8- +8) OFF/ON * Function of KDC-X493. * Function of Front channel by [AUD] knob. - Adjust the volume of (page 6). - The Audio Control has no effect on the remote control (page... Press the [SRC] button. English | 21 Set up the channel of sub source by "ZONE2" of Rear channel by [SRC] button. - Function of KDC-X493/MP442U Speaker Setting Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type as follows; Audio Setup You can set...
...; Hz 50*/60/80/100*/120/ Through Hz Reverse (180°)/ Normal (0°) -8 - ±0 (AUX: -8- +8) OFF/ON * Function of KDC-X493. * Function of Front channel by [AUD] knob. - Adjust the volume of (page 6). - The Audio Control has no effect on the remote control (page... Press the [SRC] button. English | 21 Set up the channel of sub source by "ZONE2" of Rear channel by [SRC] button. - Function of KDC-X493/MP442U Speaker Setting Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type as follows; Audio Setup You can set...
Instruction Manual
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...source tone memory item of Audio Preset Memory. "COMPLETE" is changed to the value which was recalled by the selected source. 22 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Audio Adjustments Function of KDC-X493/MP442U Audio Preset Recall Recalling the sound setup registered by (page 22). 1 Select the source 2 Enter Audio Preset Recall mode (Other...) Select "MENU" > "AUDIO PRESET". Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. Volume, Balance, Fader, Volume offset, Dual Zone System, Rear Volume Function of KDC-X493/MP442U Audio Preset Memory Registering the value setup by Sound Control.
...source tone memory item of Audio Preset Memory. "COMPLETE" is changed to the value which was recalled by the selected source. 22 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Audio Adjustments Function of KDC-X493/MP442U Audio Preset Recall Recalling the sound setup registered by (page 22). 1 Select the source 2 Enter Audio Preset Recall mode (Other...) Select "MENU" > "AUDIO PRESET". Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. Volume, Balance, Fader, Volume offset, Dual Zone System, Rear Volume Function of KDC-X493/MP442U Audio Preset Memory Registering the value setup by Sound Control.
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Function of KDC-BT742U Audio Adjustments (DSP) Cabin selection You can compensate the distances in more details by selecting your environment from the following car types; Setting speaker Front ...
Function of KDC-BT742U Audio Adjustments (DSP) Cabin selection You can compensate the distances in more details by selecting your environment from the following car types; Setting speaker Front ...
Instruction Manual
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... the selected position; Function of the sound environment can be compensated in . Equalizer Control You can adjust following settings so that the normal position of KDC-BT742U Audio Adjustments (DSP) X'Over setting You can be selected by each Frequency band is displayed. 4 Exit Equalizer Control mode Press the [SEARCH] button. ...equalizer types; iPod Equalizer 1. Band Frequency "BAND1" 60/ 100/ 160/ 250/ 400 Hz "BAND2" 630/ 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".
... the selected position; Function of the sound environment can be compensated in . Equalizer Control You can adjust following settings so that the normal position of KDC-BT742U Audio Adjustments (DSP) X'Over setting You can be selected by each Frequency band is displayed. 4 Exit Equalizer Control mode Press the [SEARCH] button. ...equalizer types; iPod Equalizer 1. Band Frequency "BAND1" 60/ 100/ 160/ 250/ 400 Hz "BAND2" 630/ 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".
Instruction Manual
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... selected item registered to select "YES", and then press the [AUD] knob. is displayed. 4 Exit Preset Memory Delete mode Press the [SEARCH] button. 26 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Turn the [AUD] knob, and then press the [AUD] knob. Favorite Control Preset Memory Registering the operation procedure to select your favorite broadcast station...
... selected item registered to select "YES", and then press the [AUD] knob. is displayed. 4 Exit Preset Memory Delete mode Press the [SEARCH] button. 26 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Turn the [AUD] knob, and then press the [AUD] knob. Favorite Control Preset Memory Registering the operation procedure to select your favorite broadcast station...