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...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 setting Audio Preset Memory Audio Preset ...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 Radio tuner control (Optional : KTC-HR300 connected) 34 HD Radio Tagging (iTunes Tagging) Basic...
...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 setting Audio Preset Memory Audio Preset ...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 Radio tuner control (Optional : KTC-HR300 connected) 34 HD Radio Tagging (iTunes Tagging) Basic...
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... what appears on the display on the actual equipment, and some of this manual are used . • This unit can only play the CDs with your Kenwood dealer to explain more clearly how the controls are examples used to make sure that are A-Z 0-9 • The illustrations of the...pressed. Before using this unit or the connected unit (disc auto changer, etc.) fails to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your unit • If this unit for the condensation to factory settings when the Reset button is stained badly, wipe the stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral ...
... what appears on the display on the actual equipment, and some of this manual are used . • This unit can only play the CDs with your Kenwood dealer to explain more clearly how the controls are examples used to make sure that are A-Z 0-9 • The illustrations of the...pressed. Before using this unit or the connected unit (disc auto changer, etc.) fails to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your unit • If this unit for the condensation to factory settings when the Reset button is stained badly, wipe the stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral ...
Instruction Manual
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...audio system is paused. Subwoofer output: [AUD] knob Switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , USB or iPod ("USB" or "iPod"), CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") each device appears. • When connection of the iPod is stereo type and...setting made in areas exposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. The audio system comes back on when [SRC] is pressed. Refer to adjust the volume. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing. • To prevent deterioration, do not touch the terminals of (page 6). 4 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC...
...audio system is paused. Subwoofer output: [AUD] knob Switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , USB or iPod ("USB" or "iPod"), CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") each device appears. • When connection of the iPod is stereo type and...setting made in areas exposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. The audio system comes back on when [SRC] is pressed. Refer to adjust the volume. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing. • To prevent deterioration, do not touch the terminals of (page 6). 4 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC...
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... pressed for at least 1 second. When your favorite broadcast station or iPod Playlists/ Artists, etc regardless of KDC-BT742U. MENU Allows you to set various functions using an adapter can eject the disc for 2 seconds or longer to select the remove mode, ...CD cannot be recognized due to (page 36). USB device/iPod play mode. iPodCTRL Allows you to select your voice cannot be used. Favorite Control: [FAVORITE] Registers to or retrieves from the memory the operation procedure to set up iPod Control by selecting "MENU" >"MIC GAIN" of and "MENU" >"NR LEVEL" of KDC-BT742U...
... pressed for at least 1 second. When your favorite broadcast station or iPod Playlists/ Artists, etc regardless of KDC-BT742U. MENU Allows you to set various functions using an adapter can eject the disc for 2 seconds or longer to select the remove mode, ...CD cannot be recognized due to (page 36). USB device/iPod play mode. iPodCTRL Allows you to select your voice cannot be used. Favorite Control: [FAVORITE] Registers to or retrieves from the memory the operation procedure to set up iPod Control by selecting "MENU" >"MIC GAIN" of and "MENU" >"NR LEVEL" of KDC-BT742U...
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... 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. DSP* "CONTROL" "EQ" Sets the sound quality. 24 "BAS BOOST" "OFF"/ Sets the Bass Boost level in the - "FOLD RDM" "ON"/ "OFF"* When...
... 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. DSP* "CONTROL" "EQ" Sets the sound quality. 24 "BAS BOOST" "OFF"/ Sets the Bass Boost level in the - "FOLD RDM" "ON"/ "OFF"* When...
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...the display part in amplifier. * Next page 3 English | 7 Display the received short message. 31 1 sec. Category Item MENU "SECURITY SET"/ "SECURITY CLR" "SKIP SRCH" "DVC REGIST"* "S-DVC SELECT"* "PHONE SEL"* "SMS DOWNLOAD"* "SMS INBOX"*...63074; "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. "AUTO"* switch of the Bluetooth...
...the display part in amplifier. * Next page 3 English | 7 Display the received short message. 31 1 sec. Category Item MENU "SECURITY SET"/ "SECURITY CLR" "SKIP SRCH" "DVC REGIST"* "S-DVC SELECT"* "PHONE SEL"* "SMS DOWNLOAD"* "SMS INBOX"*...63074; "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. "AUTO"* switch of the Bluetooth...
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...) to this unit. Specifies whether to enable demonstration. - 19 *Factory setting * Function of KDC-BT742U. * Function of KDC-X493. * Function of HD Radio. "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...
...) to this unit. Specifies whether to enable demonstration. - 19 *Factory setting * Function of KDC-BT742U. * Function of KDC-X493. * Function of HD Radio. "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...
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... the [AUD] knob is displayed in the Entry column in seconds. • For the functions accompanied by the description of items with mark can be set by pushing the [AUD] knob towards right or left. • Some items require you to keep pressing the [AUD] knob for at least 1 ...second. English | 9 "FUNCTION" is displayed. 2 Select your desired setup item is indicated as Select "MENU" > "DOT LINE". 3 Make a setting Press the [AUD] knob or turn the [AUD] knob to select a setting value, and then press the [AUD] knob. • The value of items with mark can be...
... the [AUD] knob is displayed in the Entry column in seconds. • For the functions accompanied by the description of items with mark can be set by pushing the [AUD] knob towards right or left. • Some items require you to keep pressing the [AUD] knob for at least 1 ...second. English | 9 "FUNCTION" is displayed. 2 Select your desired setup item is indicated as Select "MENU" > "DOT LINE". 3 Make a setting Press the [AUD] knob or turn the [AUD] knob to select a setting value, and then press the [AUD] knob. • The value of items with mark can be...
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...name "FLD***" File name "FILE***" 10 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U In Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQUENCY" "CLOCK" In CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track title...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" "...item setup by the Display mode of each source following; Display Settings Text Display Selection Changes displayed information on each source will be ...
...name "FLD***" File name "FILE***" 10 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U In Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQUENCY" "CLOCK" In CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track title...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" "...item setup by the Display mode of each source following; Display Settings Text Display Selection Changes displayed information on each source will be ...
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... for at the end. Internal CD source Operation type Movement between folders/files Selection of optional KCA-S220A is displayed. 3 Select the Auxiliary input display Turn the [AUD] knob. The presently selected Auxiliary input display is used. "AUX"/ "DVD"/ "PORTABLE"/ "GAME"/ "VIDEO"/ "TV" 4 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the [SEARCH...
... for at the end. Internal CD source Operation type Movement between folders/files Selection of optional KCA-S220A is displayed. 3 Select the Auxiliary input display Turn the [AUD] knob. The presently selected Auxiliary input display is used. "AUX"/ "DVD"/ "PORTABLE"/ "GAME"/ "VIDEO"/ "TV" 4 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the [SEARCH...
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... in a song name but cannot be displayed are played at the selected character position. Press the [SEARCH] button. 3 Determine the selected initial. Set the ratio with an article "a", "an", or "the" in the alphabet search mode, it towards up or down. For how to select Function... knob. If no character included in a song name cannot be displayed, the browse item name and digits are played at least 1 second. 12 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U ⁄ • *1 Skip Search: The number of songs to be searched for Operation type Move to play. 1 Enter Music Search mode Press...
... in a song name but cannot be displayed are played at the selected character position. Press the [SEARCH] button. 3 Determine the selected initial. Set the ratio with an article "a", "an", or "the" in the alphabet search mode, it towards up or down. For how to select Function... knob. If no character included in a song name cannot be displayed, the browse item name and digits are played at least 1 second. 12 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U ⁄ • *1 Skip Search: The number of songs to be searched for Operation type Move to play. 1 Enter Music Search mode Press...
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...the Security Code. Deactivating Security Code To deactivate the Security Code function. 1 Select Security Code item during Menu mode (In Standby mode) "SECURITY SET" is required to (page 6). 2 Enter Security Code mode Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. "CLEAR" is displayed..... Make a note of your choice. • The Security Code cannot be displayed or referenced. Enter a correct security code. 18 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U For how to select Function Control items, refer to enter Select the Security Code numbers Operation Push the [AUD] knob towards up ...
...the Security Code. Deactivating Security Code To deactivate the Security Code function. 1 Select Security Code item during Menu mode (In Standby mode) "SECURITY SET" is required to (page 6). 2 Enter Security Code mode Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. "CLEAR" is displayed..... Make a note of your choice. • The Security Code cannot be displayed or referenced. Enter a correct security code. 18 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U For how to select Function Control items, refer to enter Select the Security Code numbers Operation Push the [AUD] knob towards up ...
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...the unit. 1 Select AMP Control item during Menu mode Select the "AMS CONTROL" display. For how to select Function Control items, refer to (page 6). 2 Set the Demonstration mode Press the [AUD] knob for adjustment Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards up or down . For how to select Function...select Function Control items, refer to (page 6). 2 Enter AMP Control mode Press the [AUD] knob for 2 seconds or longer toggles the setting between "ON" and "OFF". Function of KDC-X493 When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can control the LX AMP connected to the LX AMP. 4 Adjust the AMP...
...the unit. 1 Select AMP Control item during Menu mode Select the "AMS CONTROL" display. For how to select Function Control items, refer to (page 6). 2 Set the Demonstration mode Press the [AUD] knob for adjustment Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards up or down . For how to select Function...select Function Control items, refer to (page 6). 2 Enter AMP Control mode Press the [AUD] knob for 2 seconds or longer toggles the setting between "ON" and "OFF". Function of KDC-X493 When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can control the LX AMP connected to the LX AMP. 4 Adjust the AMP...
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...; • Source tone memory: You can set the Bass Extend to adjust Press the [AUD] knob. 4 Adjust the Detail Audio item Turn the [AUD] knob. 5 Exit the Detail Audio Control mode Press the [AUD] knob for [AUD] knob or [0] button. 20 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Function of KDC-X493 Adjusting the detail of Audio...
...; • Source tone memory: You can set the Bass Extend to adjust Press the [AUD] knob. 4 Adjust the Detail Audio item Turn the [AUD] knob. 5 Exit the Detail Audio Control mode Press the [AUD] knob for [AUD] knob or [0] button. 20 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Function of KDC-X493 Adjusting the detail of Audio...
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Select Main source by [AUD] knob. - Function of KDC-MP442U. ⁄ • Volume offset: Sets each source's volume as a difference from the basic volume. • Dual Zone System Main source and sub source (Auxiliary input) output Front channel and Rear .../180/220* 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 KDC-X493/MP442U Speaker Setting Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when...
Select Main source by [AUD] knob. - Function of KDC-MP442U. ⁄ • Volume offset: Sets each source's volume as a difference from the basic volume. • Dual Zone System Main source and sub source (Auxiliary input) output Front channel and Rear .../180/220* 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 KDC-X493/MP442U Speaker Setting Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when...
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... which was recalled by the selected source. 22 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. You cannot register by the source. • When you press the Reset, all the sources will be the setting value which is registered. • The following items... item of (page 20) is displayed. 6 Exit Audio Preset mode Press the [SERACH] button twice. ⁄ • Register 1 pair of KDC-X493/MP442U Audio Preset Recall Recalling the sound setup registered by Sound Control. Volume, Balance, Fader, Volume offset, Dual Zone System, Rear Volume Function of...
... which was recalled by the selected source. 22 | KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. You cannot register by the source. • When you press the Reset, all the sources will be the setting value which is registered. • The following items... item of (page 20) is displayed. 6 Exit Audio Preset mode Press the [SERACH] button twice. ⁄ • Register 1 pair of KDC-X493/MP442U Audio Preset Recall Recalling the sound setup registered by Sound Control. Volume, Balance, Fader, Volume offset, Dual Zone System, Rear Volume Function of...
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... Subwoofer Display "FRONT" "REAR" "SUB-W" Turn the [AUD] knob and push the center when the desired item is displayed. 4 Exit Speaker Setting mode Press the [SEARCH] button. 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...
... Subwoofer Display "FRONT" "REAR" "SUB-W" Turn the [AUD] knob and push the center when the desired item is displayed. 4 Exit Speaker Setting mode Press the [SEARCH] button. 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...
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...(180°)/ NORMAL (0°) "SW PHASE" 1 Enter X'Over setting mode Select "DSP" > "SETUP" > "X'OVER". 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 shown below. For .../ 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". Set the value Turn the [AUD] knob and push the center when the desired item is displayed. Front-Left seat Front...
...(180°)/ NORMAL (0°) "SW PHASE" 1 Enter X'Over setting mode Select "DSP" > "SETUP" > "X'OVER". 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 shown below. For .../ 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". Set the value Turn the [AUD] knob and push the center when the desired item is displayed. Front-Left seat Front...
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... • Register 6 pairs of (page 24) is changed to the value which is changed to select "YES", and then press the [AUD] knob. X'Over setting (page 24) - For how to select Function Control items, refer to (page 6). 3 Select the number to put in the memory Turn the [AUD] knob to...was recalled. • The source tone memory item of Audio Preset Memory. • "USER 1": When you press the Reset, all the sources will be the setting value which was recalled by (page 25). 1 Select the source Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Preset Recall mode (Other than Standby mode) Select...
... • Register 6 pairs of (page 24) is changed to the value which is changed to select "YES", and then press the [AUD] knob. X'Over setting (page 24) - For how to select Function Control items, refer to (page 6). 3 Select the number to put in the memory Turn the [AUD] knob to...was recalled. • The source tone memory item of Audio Preset Memory. • "USER 1": When you press the Reset, all the sources will be the setting value which was recalled by (page 25). 1 Select the source Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Preset Recall mode (Other than Standby mode) Select...
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... hierarchy can be automatically played. 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. "COMPLETE" is displayed. iPod setting The desired list in the memory Turn the [AUD] knob. 3 Recall the Audio Preset Press the [AUD...
... hierarchy can be automatically played. 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. "COMPLETE" is displayed. iPod setting The desired list in the memory Turn the [AUD] knob. 3 Recall the Audio Preset Press the [AUD...