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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 Take the time to the model and serial numbers whenever you obtain the best performance from your Kenwood dealer for information ... call upon your new CD-receiver. Model KDC-X492/MP438U/MP408U/MP338 Serial number US Residence Only Register Online Register your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the product. For your Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa...
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 Take the time to the model and serial numbers whenever you obtain the best performance from your Kenwood dealer for information ... call upon your new CD-receiver. Model KDC-X492/MP438U/MP408U/MP338 Serial number US Residence Only Register Online Register your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the product. For your Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa...
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... illustrations used in this document. See (page 16) for KDC-X492 is used to describe operations in iPod, USB device, and CD-R/RW as "audio files." Playing AAC, MP3, and WMA data This document refers to control these data. and other countries. • The "AAC" logo is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. 2 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338
... illustrations used in this document. See (page 16) for KDC-X492 is used to describe operations in iPod, USB device, and CD-R/RW as "audio files." Playing AAC, MP3, and WMA data This document refers to control these data. and other countries. • The "AAC" logo is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. 2 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338
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... reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is pressed. Tuner functions Band select Control knob Switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , USB or iPod ("USB" or "iPod"), CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") each time this button is ON. 4 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338
... reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is pressed. Tuner functions Band select Control knob Switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , USB or iPod ("USB" or "iPod"), CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") each time this button is ON. 4 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338
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...selected when pressing for 10 minutes after switching off the engine. Disc & Audio file play functions Disc play [2] Successively plays the intro of KDC-X492/MP438U/ MP408U) USB Terminal Used to connect the USB device to the USB cable (optional accessory) which is connected to (page 16). Preset... remove the USB device. Music search Control knob Changes the music when pushing toward up for 2 seconds or longer to operate. When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is inserted. Fast reverses or forwards the music while keeping pushing toward left or right. (No sound ...
...selected when pressing for 10 minutes after switching off the engine. Disc & Audio file play functions Disc play [2] Successively plays the intro of KDC-X492/MP438U/ MP408U) USB Terminal Used to connect the USB device to the USB cable (optional accessory) which is connected to (page 16). Preset... remove the USB device. Music search Control knob Changes the music when pushing toward up for 2 seconds or longer to operate. When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is inserted. Fast reverses or forwards the music while keeping pushing toward left or right. (No sound ...
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... Treble for Control knob or 0 button. 6 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Function of KDC-X492/KDC-MP408U Adjusting the detail of KDC-MP338. ⁄ • "USER": The customized Bass, Middle, and Treble levels are effective. On the KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDCMP408U, this item can adjust the following Audio Control ... - Front 15 Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode) *Function of KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U. **Function of Audio Control You can be selected at any time. On the KDC-MP338, this item disappears when another setting is displayed only when the tone ...
... Treble for Control knob or 0 button. 6 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Function of KDC-X492/KDC-MP408U Adjusting the detail of KDC-MP338. ⁄ • "USER": The customized Bass, Middle, and Treble levels are effective. On the KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDCMP408U, this item can adjust the following Audio Control ... - Front 15 Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode) *Function of KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U. **Function of Audio Control You can be selected at any time. On the KDC-MP338, this item disappears when another setting is displayed only when the tone ...
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... OEM speaker Display "SP SEL OFF" "SP SEL 5/4" "SP SEL 6*9/6" "SP SEL OEM" 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Adjust the volume of KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U. *1KDC-X492 only. *2KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U only. *3KDC-MP338 only. ⁄ • Volume offset: Sets each source's volume as follows; Set up the channel of sub source by...
... OEM speaker Display "SP SEL OFF" "SP SEL 5/4" "SP SEL 6*9/6" "SP SEL OEM" 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Adjust the volume of KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U. *1KDC-X492 only. *2KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U only. *3KDC-MP338 only. ⁄ • Volume offset: Sets each source's volume as follows; Set up the channel of sub source by...
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... Changes displayed information on currently selected browsing items. 8 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 "DISPLAY SEL" is displayed. 2 Select the Display ...displayed depending on 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 ..."ALBUM/ARTIST" "FOLDER NAME" "FILE NAME" "P-TIME" "CLOCK" In HD Radio source Information Station name Music title/ Artist name/ Album name/ Genre Frequency Clock Display "STATION NAME" "TITLE"...
... Changes displayed information on currently selected browsing items. 8 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 "DISPLAY SEL" is displayed. 2 Select the Display ...displayed depending on 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 ..."ALBUM/ARTIST" "FOLDER NAME" "FILE NAME" "P-TIME" "CLOCK" In HD Radio source Information Station name Music title/ Artist name/ Album name/ Genre Frequency Clock Display "STATION NAME" "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 Press the Control knob. Push the Control knob towards left for the song you want to listen to by another folder. When file name...the [M.JOG] button. ⁄ • List Select cannot be performed during playing of iPod, Random play, or scan play. Function of USB/CD of folder/flie Return to previous folder Return to select disc 10. • Direct Disc Search cannot be used. Push the Control knob towards ...
...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 Press the Control knob. Push the Control knob towards left for the song you want to listen to by another folder. When file name...the [M.JOG] button. ⁄ • List Select cannot be performed during playing of iPod, Random play, or scan play. Function of USB/CD of folder/flie Return to previous folder Return to select disc 10. • Direct Disc Search cannot be used. Push the Control knob towards ...
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.... Push the Control knob towards up for at least 2 seconds. English | 11 "MULTI JOG ON" is available only during playing of the builtin CD player. • Track Select cannot be performed during Random play or scan play list. 2 Searching for and playing a song Operation type Movement between... the [M.JOG] button. Cancelling the Multi Jog Select mode Press the [M.JOG] button. ⁄ • Track Select is displayed. Function of KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U Function of iPod iPod Select Search for the song you want to listen to by selecting the same menu item as that of item Return...
.... Push the Control knob towards up for at least 2 seconds. English | 11 "MULTI JOG ON" is available only during playing of the builtin CD player. • Track Select cannot be performed during Random play or scan play list. 2 Searching for and playing a song Operation type Movement between... the [M.JOG] button. Cancelling the Multi Jog Select mode Press the [M.JOG] button. ⁄ • Track Select is displayed. Function of KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U Function of iPod iPod Select Search for the song you want to listen to by selecting the same menu item as that of item Return...
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...in standby state. : Can be set while Audio file source of CD/USB (excluding iPod). : Can be set during FM reception. : Can be set during Satellite radio source. : Can be set while accessing AUX source. : Can be set while HD Radio source. - : Can be set during all sources. 1 Enter Menu... Code numbers Push the Control knob towards up or down . 3 Set the menu item Push the Control knob towards up or down . 12 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 The mark in conjunction *1,2,3 with a 4 digit number of the Security Code and treasure it OFF. "SWPRE"*3,4 REAR*/ Sets the preout output....
...in standby state. : Can be set while Audio file source of CD/USB (excluding iPod). : Can be set during FM reception. : Can be set during Satellite radio source. : Can be set while accessing AUX source. : Can be set while HD Radio source. - : Can be set during all sources. 1 Enter Menu... Code numbers Push the Control knob towards up or down . 3 Set the menu item Push the Control knob towards up or down . 12 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 The mark in conjunction *1,2,3 with a 4 digit number of the Security Code and treasure it OFF. "SWPRE"*3,4 REAR*/ Sets the preout output....
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... least 2 second. For how to select menu items, refer to (page 12). 2 Enter Receive mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. 14 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Digital broadcasts only. Menu Operation Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selects the display below when changing to (page 12). 2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode...
... least 2 second. For how to select menu items, refer to (page 12). 2 Enter Receive mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. 14 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Digital broadcasts only. Menu Operation Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selects the display below when changing to (page 12). 2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode...
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In Satellite Radio tuner source Preset band select [FM] Channel select [4]/[¢] Recall preset channels [1] - [6] ⁄ About [ ] This button is used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is reduced, ... 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...
In Satellite Radio tuner source Preset band select [FM] Channel select [4]/[¢] Recall preset channels [1] - [6] ⁄ About [ ] This button is used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is reduced, ... 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...
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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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...car are being connected. 18 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 For example, if you share the - About CD players/disc changers connected to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Use only the screws provided. wires or ground them to any Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released in turn may have... the rear output terminals (do not mix front and rear). Note that any metal part in a spot exposed to this unit Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released in damage. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of the wiring harness. 4. Connect the wiring...
...car are being connected. 18 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 For example, if you share the - About CD players/disc changers connected to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Use only the screws provided. wires or ground them to any Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released in turn may have... the rear output terminals (do not mix front and rear). Note that any metal part in a spot exposed to this unit Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released in damage. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of the wiring harness. 4. Connect the wiring...
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.... When this terminal is required. Depending on . Front preout (KDC-MP338 only) KDC-X492/MP438U Rear preoput L R Front preoput SubWwoofer prepout Fuse (10A) FRONT FM/AM antenna input (KDC-X492/MP438U/MP408U) FM/AM antenna input (KDC-MP338) To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory KDC-MP408U L R Rear/pSruebowuto/oSfuebr Wproeopfuetr preout KDC-MP338 L RReeaarr/pSreuobuwto/SoufebrWporeopfeurt preout R Wiring harness (Accessory1...
.... When this terminal is required. Depending on . Front preout (KDC-MP338 only) KDC-X492/MP438U Rear preoput L R Front preoput SubWwoofer prepout Fuse (10A) FRONT FM/AM antenna input (KDC-X492/MP438U/MP408U) FM/AM antenna input (KDC-MP338) To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory KDC-MP408U L R Rear/pSruebowuto/oSfuebr Wproeopfuetr preout KDC-MP338 L RReeaarr/pSreuobuwto/SoufebrWporeopfeurt preout R Wiring harness (Accessory1...
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... Removal tool 2 When the upper level is unstable, it may malfunction (for Toyota car 8mm MAX. ¤ • Be careful to drop it. 20 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 If the unit is removed, remove the lower two locations. ⁄ • The frame can be removed from the catch pins on each side...
... Removal tool 2 When the upper level is unstable, it may malfunction (for Toyota car 8mm MAX. ¤ • Be careful to drop it. 20 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 If the unit is removed, remove the lower two locations. ⁄ • The frame can be removed from the catch pins on each side...
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... iPods. ➪ Remove the USB device and then reconnect it. ➪ Confirm that this unit can remove the USB device/iPod safely. 22 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 READ ERROR: The file system of the vehicle, and then the protection function is played with the disc magazine. The...entering the remove mode. USB REMOVE: The Remove mode has been selected for some reason. ➪ Press the reset button on the unit. The CD is quite dirty. If the "PROTECT" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. Connect an USB device, and change the source to...
... iPods. ➪ Remove the USB device and then reconnect it. ➪ Confirm that this unit can remove the USB device/iPod safely. 22 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 READ ERROR: The file system of the vehicle, and then the protection function is played with the disc magazine. The...entering the remove mode. USB REMOVE: The Remove mode has been selected for some reason. ➪ Press the reset button on the unit. The CD is quite dirty. If the "PROTECT" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. Connect an USB device, and change the source to...
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...) : 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) : 20 Hz - 20 kHz Input Maximum...
...) : 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) : 20 Hz - 20 kHz Input Maximum...