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... use 3 Basic Operation 4 General functions Tuner functions Disc & Audio file play functions General Operation 6 Audio Control Adjusting the detail of Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Display Switching Tuner Operation 9 Direct Access Tuning Frequency Step Setting Music disc/Audio file Operation 10 Play Functions of Disc Changer Direct Music Search Direct Disc Search List Select iPod Select Track Select Menu Operation 12 Menu System Activating Security Code Deactivating Security Code Manual Clock Adjustment AMP Control Auxiliary Input Display Setting Receive mode Setting...
... use 3 Basic Operation 4 General functions Tuner functions Disc & Audio file play functions General Operation 6 Audio Control Adjusting the detail of Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Display Switching Tuner Operation 9 Direct Access Tuning Frequency Step Setting Music disc/Audio file Operation 10 Play Functions of Disc Changer Direct Music Search Direct Disc Search List Select iPod Select Track Select Menu Operation 12 Menu System Activating Security Code Deactivating Security Code Manual Clock Adjustment AMP Control Auxiliary Input Display Setting Receive mode Setting...
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... mark. • You cannot play the CDs with a clean soft dry cloth. ¤ • Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may differ from this unit is pressed. Called lens fogging, this unit or the connected unit (disc auto changer, etc.) fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your Kenwood dealer to make sure that are not...
... mark. • You cannot play the CDs with a clean soft dry cloth. ¤ • Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may differ from this unit is pressed. Called lens fogging, this unit or the connected unit (disc auto changer, etc.) fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your Kenwood dealer to make sure that are not...
Instruction Manual
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... and can be connected, refer to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Tuner functions Band select Control knob Switches between FM1, FM2, and FM3 each time this button is pressed during a call ends, "CALL" disappears and the audio system comes back on the power. plug cable (3.5 ø). ⁄ • Use the mini-plug cable (stereo) which does not have any resistance. Subwoofer output Control knob Switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , USB or iPod ("USB" or "iPod"), CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby...
... and can be connected, refer to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Tuner functions Band select Control knob Switches between FM1, FM2, and FM3 each time this button is pressed during a call ends, "CALL" disappears and the audio system comes back on the power. plug cable (3.5 ø). ⁄ • Use the mini-plug cable (stereo) which does not have any resistance. Subwoofer output Control knob Switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , USB or iPod ("USB" or "iPod"), CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby...
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... MANUAL" Normal manual tuning control. Preset memory [1] - [6] Memorizes the station selected when pressing for a station. Disc & Audio file play functions Disc play each time this button for 2 seconds or longer to insert using an adapter can cause malfunction. Pause and play [38] Switches between pause and play Disc slot Starts playing when a disc is displayed. Switches between Track Repeat ("TRAC REP ON") and OFF ("REP OFF") when pressed while playing a CD. Attempt to select the remove mode, and the remove the USB device. USB device removing [0] Press...
... MANUAL" Normal manual tuning control. Preset memory [1] - [6] Memorizes the station selected when pressing for a station. Disc & Audio file play functions Disc play each time this button for 2 seconds or longer to insert using an adapter can cause malfunction. Pause and play [38] Switches between pause and play Disc slot Starts playing when a disc is displayed. Switches between Track Repeat ("TRAC REP ON") and OFF ("REP OFF") when pressed while playing a CD. Attempt to select the remove mode, and the remove the USB device. USB device removing [0] Press...
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... adjustment mode of Audio Control Press the Control knob for Control knob or 0 button. 6 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 On the KDC-MP338, this item is extended by 20%. • You can set the Bass Extend to adjust Press the Control knob. 4 Adjust the Audio item Turn the Control knob. 5 Exit Audio Control mode Press any button. Function of KDC-X492/KDC-MP408U Adjusting the detail of KDC-MP338. ⁄ • "USER": The customized Bass, Middle, and Treble levels are effective. Adjustment Item Rear volume* Subwoofer level Bass Boost** Display "R-VOLUME" "SUB...
... adjustment mode of Audio Control Press the Control knob for Control knob or 0 button. 6 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 On the KDC-MP338, this item is extended by 20%. • You can set the Bass Extend to adjust Press the Control knob. 4 Adjust the Audio item Turn the Control knob. 5 Exit Audio Control mode Press any button. Function of KDC-X492/KDC-MP408U Adjusting the detail of KDC-MP338. ⁄ • "USER": The customized Bass, Middle, and Treble levels are effective. Adjustment Item Rear volume* Subwoofer level Bass Boost** Display "R-VOLUME" "SUB...
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... . Select the "STANDBY" display. 2 Enter Speaker Setting mode Press the Control knob. 3 Select the Speaker type Turn the Control knob. 4 Exit Speaker Setting mode Press the Control knob. Adjust the volume of (page 12). - Speaker Setting Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is selected as follows; The Audio Control has no effect on the remote control (page 15). - Audio Setup You can set Sound system , such as a source.) • Dual Zone System Main source and sub source (Auxiliary input) output Front channel and Rear channel separately. - Adjustment Item Display...
... . Select the "STANDBY" display. 2 Enter Speaker Setting mode Press the Control knob. 3 Select the Speaker type Turn the Control knob. 4 Exit Speaker Setting mode Press the Control knob. Adjust the volume of (page 12). - Speaker Setting Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is selected as follows; The Audio Control has no effect on the remote control (page 15). - Audio Setup You can set Sound system , such as a source.) • Dual Zone System Main source and sub source (Auxiliary input) output Front channel and Rear channel separately. - Adjustment Item Display...
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.... 8 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 "DISPLAY SEL" is displayed. 2 Select the Display item Push the Control knob towards right or left. 3 Exit Switching Display mode Press the [38] button. ⁄ • When you select the clock display, the display setting of each source following; In Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQUENCY" "CLOCK" In CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track title (In External disc source) Play time & Track number Clock Display "DISC TITLE" "TRACK TITLE" "P-TIME" "CLOCK" In Audio file source Information Music title...
.... 8 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 "DISPLAY SEL" is displayed. 2 Select the Display item Push the Control knob towards right or left. 3 Exit Switching Display mode Press the [38] button. ⁄ • When you select the clock display, the display setting of each source following; In Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQUENCY" "CLOCK" In CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track title (In External disc source) Play time & Track number Clock Display "DISC TITLE" "TRACK TITLE" "P-TIME" "CLOCK" In Audio file source Information Music title...
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... Direct Music Search Press the [38] button. ⁄ • Direct Music Search cannot be performed during Random play or scan play. 10 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Pressing the button toggles the setting between folders/files Selection of disc changers with remote control Direct Disc Search Searchs the disc by tracing the media file structure. 1 Enter Multi Jog Select mode Press the [M.JOG] button. Displays the current Audio file name. 2 Searching for and playing a song Operation...
... Direct Music Search Press the [38] button. ⁄ • Direct Music Search cannot be performed during Random play or scan play. 10 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Pressing the button toggles the setting between folders/files Selection of disc changers with remote control Direct Disc Search Searchs the disc by tracing the media file structure. 1 Enter Multi Jog Select mode Press the [M.JOG] button. Displays the current Audio file name. 2 Searching for and playing a song Operation...
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... Sets/Resets security code "CLOCK Refer to Controls the connected LX - "SWPRE"*3,4 REAR*/ Sets the preout output. "AMS Refer to Sets the clock. Displayed item is also displayed. 3 Select the digits to the respective page for information on currently selected source. MANUAL scrolled automatically. In such a situation, turn it up or down . 12 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 "DEMO Refer to Specifies whether to display AUX ON2 during all sources. 1 Enter Menu mode Press the [M.JOG] button...
... Sets/Resets security code "CLOCK Refer to Controls the connected LX - "SWPRE"*3,4 REAR*/ Sets the preout output. "AMS Refer to Sets the clock. Displayed item is also displayed. 3 Select the digits to the respective page for information on currently selected source. MANUAL scrolled automatically. In such a situation, turn it up or down . 12 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 "DEMO Refer to Specifies whether to display AUX ON2 during all sources. 1 Enter Menu mode Press the [M.JOG] button...
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.... 5 Exit AMP Control mode Press the [M.JOG] button. The Security Code function activates. ⁄ • If you enter the wrong Code in steps 3 through 5, repeat from step 3. • When the Security Code function is activated, "SECURITY SET" changes to "SECURITY CLR". • To deactivate the Security Code function, see the Instruction manual attached to use the audio unit when the unit is first used after removed from the battery power source or the Reset button is also displayed. 7 Do...
.... 5 Exit AMP Control mode Press the [M.JOG] button. The Security Code function activates. ⁄ • If you enter the wrong Code in steps 3 through 5, repeat from step 3. • When the Security Code function is activated, "SECURITY SET" changes to "SECURITY CLR". • To deactivate the Security Code function, see the Instruction manual attached to use the audio unit when the unit is first used after removed from the battery power source or the Reset button is also displayed. 7 Do...
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... 10 seconds, the name at least 1 second. 14 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 On the KCA-S220A, "AUX EXT" is used. Receive mode Auto mode Digital Analog Display "AUTO" "DIGITAL" "ANALOG" Operation Automatically tunes to Auxiliary input source; • "AUX" • "DVD" • "PORTABLE" • "GAME" • "VIDEO" • "TV" 1 Select Auxiliary input display setting item during Menu mode Select the "NAME SET" display. Digital broadcasts only. Menu Operation Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selects the display below when changing to analog broadcast when there is no...
... 10 seconds, the name at least 1 second. 14 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 On the KCA-S220A, "AUX EXT" is used. Receive mode Auto mode Digital Analog Display "AUTO" "DIGITAL" "ANALOG" Operation Automatically tunes to Auxiliary input source; • "AUX" • "DVD" • "PORTABLE" • "GAME" • "VIDEO" • "TV" 1 Select Auxiliary input display setting item during Menu mode Select the "NAME SET" display. Digital broadcasts only. Menu Operation Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selects the display below when changing to analog broadcast when there is no...
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... the instruction manual of remote control SRC VOL SRC ATT ATT VOL AUD AUD In Tuner/HD Radio source Band select [FM]/[AM] Station select [4]/[¢] FM/AM *2-ZONE Recall preset stations [1] - [6] DIRECT In CD/USB source 0 - 9 Music select [4]/[¢] Folder/Disc select [FM]/[AM] * Pause/Play [38] *KDC-X492/MP438U/MP408U only General control Volume control [VOL] Source select [SRC] Volume reduce [ATT] When the button is pressed again, the volume returns to (page 6) for the operation method, such as the procedures for Audio control...
... the instruction manual of remote control SRC VOL SRC ATT ATT VOL AUD AUD In Tuner/HD Radio source Band select [FM]/[AM] Station select [4]/[¢] FM/AM *2-ZONE Recall preset stations [1] - [6] DIRECT In CD/USB source 0 - 9 Music select [4]/[¢] Folder/Disc select [FM]/[AM] * Pause/Play [38] *KDC-X492/MP438U/MP408U only General control Volume control [VOL] Source select [SRC] Volume reduce [ATT] When the button is pressed again, the volume returns to (page 6) for the operation method, such as the procedures for Audio 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. • USB device Playable Model KDC-X492, KDC-MP438U, KDC-MP408U • Playable USB device USB mass storage class • Playable USB device file system FAT16, FAT32 • iPod Playable Model KDC-X492, KDC-MP438U Although the audio files are complied with the standards listed...
... (.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. • USB device Playable Model KDC-X492, KDC-MP438U, KDC-MP408U • Playable USB device USB mass storage class • Playable USB device file system FAT16, FAT32 • iPod Playable Model KDC-X492, KDC-MP438U Although the audio files are complied with the standards listed...
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... the selection of external unit connected to the AUX terminal when switched to force playing. Supplementing is not operated at least 5 seconds with "OFF" selected, the display turns off. In addition, audio files cannot be played when set to ON, AUX source can be unplayable even when set this set to "1". 1 : Automatically distinguishes between rear output ("REAR") and subwoofer output ("SUB-W"). • SUPREME Technology to "2". Disconnection Massage>, and , press [AUTO] button for reading CD. During a setup mode, the display...
... the selection of external unit connected to the AUX terminal when switched to force playing. Supplementing is not operated at least 5 seconds with "OFF" selected, the display turns off. In addition, audio files cannot be played when set to ON, AUX source can be unplayable even when set this set to "1". 1 : Automatically distinguishes between rear output ("REAR") and subwoofer output ("SUB-W"). • SUPREME Technology to "2". Disconnection Massage>, and , press [AUTO] button for reading CD. During a setup mode, the display...
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... not use your Kenwood dealer for connectable models of disc changers/ CD players. Connect the wiring harness connector to this unit may differ depending on the car are being connected. 18 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 For safety's sake, leave the mounting and wiring work if you use and the information that can be checked. • If your car. 7. battery. 2. If you share the - Therefore, the speaker wire should be displayed may result in your car's ignition...
... not use your Kenwood dealer for connectable models of disc changers/ CD players. Connect the wiring harness connector to this unit may differ depending on the car are being connected. 18 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 For safety's sake, leave the mounting and wiring work if you use and the information that can be checked. • If your car. 7. battery. 2. If you share the - Therefore, the speaker wire should be displayed may result in your car's ignition...
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... speaker Purple/Black Purple Ignition wire (Red) To rear right speaker Ignition key switch Car fuse box ACC Battery wire (Yellow) Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis) + Car fuse box (Main fuse) - Power control/Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) P.CONT TEL mute wire (Brown) MUTE Motor antenna control wire (Blue) ANT. Connecting Wires to Terminals REMO.CONT Steering remote control (Light Blue/Yellow) (KDC-X492/MP438U/MP408U only) To use , leave its cap on what antenna you need to an exclusive remote adapter (not supplied) matches your navigation manual...
... speaker Purple/Black Purple Ignition wire (Red) To rear right speaker Ignition key switch Car fuse box ACC Battery wire (Yellow) Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis) + Car fuse box (Main fuse) - Power control/Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) P.CONT TEL mute wire (Brown) MUTE Motor antenna control wire (Blue) ANT. Connecting Wires to Terminals REMO.CONT Steering remote control (Light Blue/Yellow) (KDC-X492/MP438U/MP408U only) To use , leave its cap on what antenna you need to an exclusive remote adapter (not supplied) matches your navigation manual...
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... catch pins on the upper level. Installation non-Japanese cars Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Firewall or metal support Removing the hard rubber frame 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the removal tool. 5 Pull the unit all the way out with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it . 20 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Removing the Unit 1 Refer...
... catch pins on the upper level. Installation non-Japanese cars Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Firewall or metal support Removing the hard rubber frame 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the removal tool. 5 Pull the unit all the way out with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it . 20 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Removing the Unit 1 Refer...
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... adjust the volume of the section on AUX. ▲ • Preout is not set to subwoofer. ☞ "SWPRE" of (page 12) • "Subwoofer output" of (page 4) is not set to On. • The Dual zone system function is bad. ☞ Record the media again or use another disc instead. Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is severely scratched. ☞ Try another media. Disc source...
... adjust the volume of the section on AUX. ▲ • Preout is not set to subwoofer. ☞ "SWPRE" of (page 12) • "Subwoofer output" of (page 4) is not set to On. • The Dual zone system function is bad. ☞ Record the media again or use another disc instead. Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is severely scratched. ☞ Try another media. Disc source...
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... the reset button. PROTECT: The speaker wire has a short-circuit or touches the chassis of the connected USB device is connected. ➪ Remove the USB device without entering the remove mode. NO DEVICE: The USB device is selected as a source although no playable audio file. • Media was played that the unit can remove the USB device/iPod safely. 22 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 You can play. IN (Blink): The CD player section is connected. ➪ Change the source to ON. USB ERROR/USB (Blink): Some trouble...
... the reset button. PROTECT: The speaker wire has a short-circuit or touches the chassis of the connected USB device is connected. ➪ Remove the USB device without entering the remove mode. NO DEVICE: The USB device is selected as a source although no playable audio file. • Media was played that the unit can remove the USB device/iPod safely. 22 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 You can play. IN (Blink): The CD player section is connected. ➪ Change the source to ON. USB ERROR/USB (Blink): Some trouble...
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...-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-X492 : 4000 mV/10 kΩ KDC-MP438U/MP408U/MP338 : 2500 mV/10 kΩ Preout impedance : ≤ 600 Ω Auxiliary input Frequency response (±1 dB...
...-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-X492 : 4000 mV/10 kΩ KDC-MP438U/MP408U/MP338 : 2500 mV/10 kΩ Preout impedance : ≤ 600 Ω Auxiliary input Frequency response (±1 dB...