Instruction Manual
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... information or service on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. KDC-X492 KDC-MP438U KDC-MP408U KDC-MP338 CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD MODE D'EMPLOI REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Kenwood Corporation '~ R~EIAOD'Y" H3'Radio· '!IREADY «i Me D Madefor @J iPod Take the time to the model...
... information or service on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. KDC-X492 KDC-MP438U KDC-MP408U KDC-MP338 CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD MODE D'EMPLOI REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Kenwood Corporation '~ R~EIAOD'Y" H3'Radio· '!IREADY «i Me D Madefor @J iPod Take the time to the model...
Instruction Manual
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See (page 16) for KDC-X492 is used to describe operations in this document The control panel for details. The "AAC' logo is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in iPod, USB device, and CD-R/RW as "audio files." Refer to the section on "Audio ... Adjustment AMP Control Auxiliary Input Display Setting Receive mode Setting Demonstration mode Setting Basic Operations of Dolby Laboratories. 2 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 iPod is trademark of remote control 15 Accessories/Installation Procedure 18 Connecting Wires to Terminals 19 Installation 20 Troubleshooting Guide...
See (page 16) for KDC-X492 is used to describe operations in this document The control panel for details. The "AAC' logo is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in iPod, USB device, and CD-R/RW as "audio files." Refer to the section on "Audio ... Adjustment AMP Control Auxiliary Input Display Setting Receive mode Setting Demonstration mode Setting Basic Operations of Dolby Laboratories. 2 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 iPod is trademark of remote control 15 Accessories/Installation Procedure 18 Connecting Wires to Terminals 19 Installation 20 Troubleshooting Guide...
Instruction Manual
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... 3 Select the Audio item to the setting.) Bass level "BASS t' -8 - +8 Middle level "MID t' -8 - +8 Treble level "TRE I 6 KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U1KDC-MP338 On the KDC-MP338, this item can be selected at least 1 second. ~ • When you set Bass, Middle, and Treble for Control knob or ~ button. ... Press the Control knob for at any button. Front 15 Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode) *Function of KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U. **Function of Audio Control You can adjust following Basic Audio Items in datail: Bass level, Middle level, and Treble leva!. ...
... 3 Select the Audio item to the setting.) Bass level "BASS t' -8 - +8 Middle level "MID t' -8 - +8 Treble level "TRE I 6 KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U1KDC-MP338 On the KDC-MP338, this item can be selected at least 1 second. ~ • When you set Bass, Middle, and Treble for Control knob or ~ button. ... Press the Control knob for at any button. Front 15 Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode) *Function of KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U. **Function of Audio Control You can adjust following Basic Audio Items in datail: Bass level, Middle level, and Treble leva!. ...
Instruction Manual
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... and sub source (Auxiliary input) output Front channel and Rear channel separately. - Set up the channel of (page 12). - Adjust the volume of KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U. *lKDC-X492 only. *2KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U only. *3KDC-MP338 only. ~ • Volume offset: Sets each source's volume as a difference from the basic volume. • Loudness: Compensates for low...
... and sub source (Auxiliary input) output Front channel and Rear channel separately. - Set up the channel of (page 12). - Adjust the volume of KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U. *lKDC-X492 only. *2KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U only. *3KDC-MP338 only. ~ • Volume offset: Sets each source's volume as a difference from the basic volume. • Loudness: Compensates for low...
Instruction Manual
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... General Operation Display Switching Changes displayed information on currently selected browsing items. In HD Radio source _ _WIiI I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U1KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 In CD &Externaldiscsource Disc title Track title (In External disc source) Play time &Track number...~ n~ .~~k~~~''':: Station name "STATION NAME" Music title/ Artist name/ Album name/ Genre "TITLE" Frequency "FREQUENCY" Clock "CLOCK" In Satellite radio source Channel name Music title Artist name Composer name Category name Label name Comment Band &Channel number Clock "CHANNEL NAME" "SONG TITLE" "ARTIST ...
... General Operation Display Switching Changes displayed information on currently selected browsing items. In HD Radio source _ _WIiI I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U1KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 In CD &Externaldiscsource Disc title Track title (In External disc source) Play time &Track number...~ n~ .~~k~~~''':: Station name "STATION NAME" Music title/ Artist name/ Album name/ Genre "TITLE" Frequency "FREQUENCY" Clock "CLOCK" In Satellite radio source Channel name Music title Artist name Composer name Category name Label name Comment Band &Channel number Clock "CHANNEL NAME" "SONG TITLE" "ARTIST ...
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...Search Press the [~II) button. ~ • Direct Music Search cannot be performed during playing of Random play or scan play. Function of USB/CD of Audio file List Select Search for the song you want to listen to by entering the disc number. 1 Enter the disc number Press the... this folder is being played, the following play functions can be performed during playing of iPod, Random play, or scan play . 10 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Function of disc changers with remote control Direct Disc Search Searchs the disc by tracing the media file structure. 1 Enter Multi Jog Select ...
...Search Press the [~II) button. ~ • Direct Music Search cannot be performed during playing of Random play or scan play. Function of USB/CD of Audio file List Select Search for the song you want to listen to by entering the disc number. 1 Enter the disc number Press the... this folder is being played, the following play functions can be performed during playing of iPod, Random play, or scan play . 10 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Function of disc changers with remote control Direct Disc Search Searchs the disc by tracing the media file structure. 1 Enter Multi Jog Select ...
Instruction Manual
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... Select mode Press the [MJOG] button. The Multi Jog Select mode is canceled and the selected song is available only during playing of the builtin CD player. • Track Select cannot be performed during Random play or scan play. Cancelling the Multi Jog Select mode Press the [MJOG] button. ~ ~ ... the current music No. 2 Select the muisc Turn the Control knob. 3 Play the selected song Press the Control knob. English I 11 Function of KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U Function of iPod iPod Select Search for the song you want to listen to by turning the control knob. 1 Enter Multi Jog Select mode Press...
... Select mode Press the [MJOG] button. The Multi Jog Select mode is canceled and the selected song is available only during playing of the builtin CD player. • Track Select cannot be performed during Random play or scan play. Cancelling the Multi Jog Select mode Press the [MJOG] button. ~ ~ ... the current music No. 2 Select the muisc Turn the Control knob. 3 Play the selected song Press the Control knob. English I 11 Function of KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U Function of iPod iPod Select Search for the song you want to listen to by turning the control knob. 1 Enter Multi Jog Select mode Press...
Instruction Manual
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... is poor. Sets the receive mode of AUX (]iJ input sound when the Dual Zone function is depending on the display. Sets the CD read mode, m • You can set during Menu mode Select the "SECURITY SET' display. "SECURITY Referto SET"/ page 12 "...Security Code cannot be set while accessing AUX source. Menu Operation Menu System Set up or down . 12 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 "ZONE2"*1,2,J REAR*/ FRONT Specifies the destination of HR radio. Displayed item is tu rned on /off the display when no "DIMMER" *1,2,3 operation is scrolled automatically.
... is poor. Sets the receive mode of AUX (]iJ input sound when the Dual Zone function is depending on the display. Sets the CD read mode, m • You can set during Menu mode Select the "SECURITY SET' display. "SECURITY Referto SET"/ page 12 "...Security Code cannot be set while accessing AUX source. Menu Operation Menu System Set up or down . 12 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 "ZONE2"*1,2,J REAR*/ FRONT Specifies the destination of HR radio. Displayed item is tu rned on /off the display when no "DIMMER" *1,2,3 operation is scrolled automatically.
Instruction Manual
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... code. "APPROVED" is also displayed. 7 Do the step 3 through 6 operation, and reenter the Security Code. When "RE-ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is displayed. Function of KDC-X492 When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can control the LX AMP connected to (page 12). 2 Enter Security Code mode Press the Control knob...
... code. "APPROVED" is also displayed. 7 Do the step 3 through 6 operation, and reenter the Security Code. When "RE-ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is displayed. Function of KDC-X492 When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can control the LX AMP connected to (page 12). 2 Enter Security Code mode Press the Control knob...
Instruction Manual
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... 1 second. For how to select menu items, refer to (page 12). 2 Set the Demonstration mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. 14 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 For how to select menu items, refer to (page 12). 2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the Control knob for at that time...
... 1 second. For how to select menu items, refer to (page 12). 2 Set the Demonstration mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. 14 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 For how to select menu items, refer to (page 12). 2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the Control knob for at that time...
Instruction Manual
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...• In this manual, the word "USB device" is used. About Satellite Radio tuner This unit supports Satellite Radio tuners which are provided. Refer to Tuner features for how to purchase a commercially...) • Playable disc media CD-RiRW/ROM • Playable disc file format ISO 9660 Levell /2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name. • USB device Playable Model KDC-X492, KDC-MP438U, KDC-MP408U • Playable USB device..., select (page 12). The files can be erased depending on the site, www.kenwood.com/audiofilel. We shall have USB terminals. • The word "iPod" appearing in...
...• In this manual, the word "USB device" is used. About Satellite Radio tuner This unit supports Satellite Radio tuners which are provided. Refer to Tuner features for how to purchase a commercially...) • Playable disc media CD-RiRW/ROM • Playable disc file format ISO 9660 Levell /2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name. • USB device Playable Model KDC-X492, KDC-MP438U, KDC-MP408U • Playable USB device..., select (page 12). The files can be erased depending on the site, www.kenwood.com/audiofilel. We shall have USB terminals. • The word "iPod" appearing in...
Instruction Manual
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Reconnect the 8 battery. 8. If you use your own screws. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit. 3. Press the reset button. If your car. 7. Insulate unconnected wires with the ignition key. The unit may die. • If the console has a lid, make sure the wires aren't touching to both the rear output terminals (do not remove the caps on and off with vinyl tape or other similar material. For example, if you connect the ignition wire to a power source with a constant voltage supply, as with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing...
Reconnect the 8 battery. 8. If you use your own screws. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit. 3. Press the reset button. If your car. 7. Insulate unconnected wires with the ignition key. The unit may die. • If the console has a lid, make sure the wires aren't touching to both the rear output terminals (do not remove the caps on and off with vinyl tape or other similar material. For example, if you connect the ignition wire to a power source with a constant voltage supply, as with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing...
Instruction Manual
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... system, consult : your car is required. FM/AM antenna input - _ (KDC-X492/MP438U/MP408U) ,--~=LTr;:'J"~"";t;I FM/AM antenna input (KDC-MP338) Fuse (lOA) To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory KDC-X492/MP438U :0:0] Rear preout L:O:O]R Front preout [0:0] SubWoofer preout KDC-MP408U LR 0 0 Rear preout/SubWoofer preout .~ KDC-MP338 OL Rear preout/SubWoofer preout OR If no connections are using, connect...
... system, consult : your car is required. FM/AM antenna input - _ (KDC-X492/MP438U/MP408U) ,--~=LTr;:'J"~"";t;I FM/AM antenna input (KDC-MP338) Fuse (lOA) To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory KDC-X492/MP438U :0:0] Rear preout L:O:O]R Front preout [0:0] SubWoofer preout KDC-MP408U LR 0 0 Rear preout/SubWoofer preout .~ KDC-MP338 OL Rear preout/SubWoofer preout OR If no connections are using, connect...
Instruction Manual
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... in place. Upper the frame and pull it in the figure. \ Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with the accessory screws. ~ ,+L-. MAX. H@ I 20 KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Japanese cars 1 Refer to the section and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 Remove the screw (M4 x 8) on the back panel. 3 Insert the two...
... in place. Upper the frame and pull it in the figure. \ Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with the accessory screws. ~ ,+L-. MAX. H@ I 20 KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Japanese cars 1 Refer to the section and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 Remove the screw (M4 x 8) on the back panel. 3 Insert the two...
Instruction Manual
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...the CD has been properly reinserted, please switch off the power and consult your nearest service center. NO MUSIC DATNE-1S: •The connected USB device contains no USB device is wrong with a format that the unit can remove the USB device/iPod safely. 22 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338...Guide The messages shown below display your systems condition. TOC ERROR: • No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. •The CD is played. And then press the reset button on supported iPods. ¢ Remove the USB device and then reconnect it. ¢ Confirm that...
...the CD has been properly reinserted, please switch off the power and consult your nearest service center. NO MUSIC DATNE-1S: •The connected USB device contains no USB device is wrong with a format that the unit can remove the USB device/iPod safely. 22 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338...Guide The messages shown below display your systems condition. TOC ERROR: • No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. •The CD is played. And then press the reset button on supported iPods. ¢ Remove the USB device and then reconnect it. ¢ Confirm that...
Instruction Manual
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English I Load (CD) KDC-X492 :4000 mV/l0 kO KDC-MP438U/MP408U/MP338 : 2500 mV/10 kO Preout impedance :::;; 600 0 Auxiliary input Frequency response (±1 dB) : 20 Hz - 20 kHz Input Maximum Voltage : 1200 mV Input ... sensitivity (SIN = 20dB) : 28 dB~ (25 ~V) CD player section Laser diode : GaAIAs Digital filter (D/A) : 8 Times Over Sampling DIA Converter : 24 Bit Spindle speed : 500 - 200 rpm (CLV) Wow & Flutter : Below Measurable Limit Frequency response (±1 dB) : 10Hz - 20 kHz Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) KDC-X492 : 0.008 % KDC-MP438U/MP408U/MP338: 0.01 dB Signal to change...
English I Load (CD) KDC-X492 :4000 mV/l0 kO KDC-MP438U/MP408U/MP338 : 2500 mV/10 kO Preout impedance :::;; 600 0 Auxiliary input Frequency response (±1 dB) : 20 Hz - 20 kHz Input Maximum Voltage : 1200 mV Input ... sensitivity (SIN = 20dB) : 28 dB~ (25 ~V) CD player section Laser diode : GaAIAs Digital filter (D/A) : 8 Times Over Sampling DIA Converter : 24 Bit Spindle speed : 500 - 200 rpm (CLV) Wow & Flutter : Below Measurable Limit Frequency response (±1 dB) : 10Hz - 20 kHz Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) KDC-X492 : 0.008 % KDC-MP438U/MP408U/MP338: 0.01 dB Signal to change...