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.../MP408U/MP338 Serial number US Residence Only Register Online Register your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the spaces designated on the product. 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...
.../MP408U/MP338 Serial number US Residence Only Register Online Register your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the spaces designated on the product. 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...
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... AAC, MP3, and WMA data stored in iPod, USB device, and CD-R/RW as "audio files." and other countries. • The "AAC" logo is used in this document The control panel for KDC-X492 is trademark of Dolby Laboratories. 2 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Playing AAC, MP3, and WMA data This document refers to control...
... AAC, MP3, and WMA data stored in iPod, USB device, and CD-R/RW as "audio files." and other countries. • The "AAC" logo is used in this document The control panel for KDC-X492 is trademark of Dolby Laboratories. 2 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Playing AAC, MP3, and WMA data This document refers to control...
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...a clean soft dry cloth. Called lens fogging, this unit are dirty cannot be inapplicable. How to reset your Kenwood dealer. • CDs with coloring on the recording surface or CDs that are not round cannot be displayed by this condensation on the lens may scratch the surface or erases characters.... unit. Before using this unit is pressed. This unit may not correctly play a CD-R or CD-RW that has not been finalized. (For the finalization process refer to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your Kenwood dealer. • When you turn on the car heater in cold weather, dew ...
...a clean soft dry cloth. Called lens fogging, this unit are dirty cannot be inapplicable. How to reset your Kenwood dealer. • CDs with coloring on the recording surface or CDs that are not round cannot be displayed by this condensation on the lens may scratch the surface or erases characters.... unit. Before using this unit is pressed. This unit may not correctly play a CD-R or CD-RW that has not been finalized. (For the finalization process refer to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your Kenwood dealer. • When you turn on the car heater in cold weather, dew ...
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...can be removed. The audio system comes back on , the source switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , USB or iPod ("USB" or "iPod"), CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") each time pushing toward down for each time pushing toward left or right. • Do ...unit or faceplate with mini- When the call . Switches to (page 16). • When an optional accessory is ON. 4 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing. • To prevent deterioration, do not touch the terminals of...
...can be removed. The audio system comes back on , the source switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , USB or iPod ("USB" or "iPod"), CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") each time pushing toward down for each time pushing toward left or right. • Do ...unit or faceplate with mini- When the call . Switches to (page 16). • When an optional accessory is ON. 4 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing. • To prevent deterioration, do not touch the terminals of...
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...for 2 seconds or longer to select the remove mode, and the remove the USB device. Track/ File/ Folder repeat play (Function of KDC-X492/MP438U/ MP408U) USB Terminal Used to connect the USB device to the USB cable (optional accessory) which is inserted. Random play Disc ...Preset tuning [1] - [6] Recalls the memorized station. Disc & Audio file play functions Disc play [3] Randomly plays the music in the Preset memory. When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is displayed. USB device removing [0] Press this button is ON. ⁄ • For the playable audio file, media...
...for 2 seconds or longer to select the remove mode, and the remove the USB device. Track/ File/ Folder repeat play (Function of KDC-X492/MP438U/ MP408U) USB Terminal Used to connect the USB device to the USB cable (optional accessory) which is inserted. Random play Disc ...Preset tuning [1] - [6] Recalls the memorized station. Disc & Audio file play functions Disc play [3] Randomly plays the music in the Preset memory. When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is displayed. USB device removing [0] Press this button is ON. ⁄ • For the playable audio file, media...
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In Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQUENCY" "CLOCK" In CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track title (In External disc ..."TITLE/ARTIST" "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" "FREQUENCY" ... information, alternative information is displayed. • When LX-AMP is displayed. (KDC-X492 only) • When selecting "FOLDER NAME" while playing with iPod, names will be displayed depending on ...
In Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQUENCY" "CLOCK" In CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track title (In External disc ..."TITLE/ARTIST" "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" "FREQUENCY" ... information, alternative information is displayed. • When LX-AMP is displayed. (KDC-X492 only) • When selecting "FOLDER NAME" while playing with iPod, names will be displayed depending on ...
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Playing the Current Song or Disc Repeatedly. (Repeat play . 10 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Function of remote control Direct Music Search Searchs the music by tracing the media file structure. 1 Enter Multi Jog Select mode Press the [M.JOG] ... number. 1 Enter the music number Press the number buttons on the remote control. 2 Search the disc Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Function of USB/CD of Audio file List Select Search for and playing a song Operation type Movement between Magazine random play on ("DISC REP ON"), and Repeat play off...
Playing the Current Song or Disc Repeatedly. (Repeat play . 10 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Function of remote control Direct Music Search Searchs the music by tracing the media file structure. 1 Enter Multi Jog Select mode Press the [M.JOG] ... number. 1 Enter the music number Press the number buttons on the remote control. 2 Search the disc Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Function of USB/CD of Audio file List Select Search for and playing a song Operation type Movement between Magazine random play on ("DISC REP ON"), and Repeat play off...
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...be performed during Random play. Function of Music CD Track Select Select the song you want to listen to by selecting the same menu item as that of iPod. 1 Enter Multi Jog Select mode Press the [M.JOG] button. 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 the [M.JOG] button. "MULTI JOG ON" is available only during playing of the builtin CD player. • Track Select...
...be performed during Random play. Function of Music CD Track Select Select the song you want to listen to by selecting the same menu item as that of iPod. 1 Enter Multi Jog Select mode Press the [M.JOG] button. 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 the [M.JOG] button. "MULTI JOG ON" is available only during playing of the builtin CD player. • Track Select...
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...Control knob towards right or left. SUB-W "AMP"*1,2 ON*/OFF Turns on the display. MODE" page 14 "ESN" - "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. Displays the Electronic Serial Number of - ADJUST" page 13 "DISPLAY" ON*/OFF Turns off the built-in conjunction ...Switches to Monaural to (page 12). 2 Enter Security Code mode *Factory setting *1 Function of KDC-X492. *2 Function of KDC-MP438U. *3 Function of KDC-MP408U. *4 Function of the vehicle. MODE" page 14 demonstration. ⁄ • You can set while HD Radio source. - : Can be displayed or referenced.
...Control knob towards right or left. SUB-W "AMP"*1,2 ON*/OFF Turns on the display. MODE" page 14 "ESN" - "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. Displays the Electronic Serial Number of - ADJUST" page 13 "DISPLAY" ON*/OFF Turns off the built-in conjunction ...Switches to Monaural to (page 12). 2 Enter Security Code mode *Factory setting *1 Function of KDC-X492. *2 Function of KDC-MP438U. *3 Function of KDC-MP408U. *4 Function of the vehicle. MODE" page 14 demonstration. ⁄ • You can set while HD Radio source. - : Can be displayed or referenced.
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When the volume is connected. Insert the batteries with the + and - Dual Zone control Dual zone system on the dashboard. In Satellite Radio tuner source Preset band select [FM] Channel select [4]/[¢] Recall preset channels [1] - [6] ⁄ About [ ] This button is...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 ...
When the volume is connected. Insert the batteries with the + and - Dual Zone control Dual zone system on the dashboard. In Satellite Radio tuner source Preset band select [FM] Channel select [4]/[¢] Recall preset channels [1] - [6] ⁄ About [ ] This button is...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 ...
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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 ...
...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 ...
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... built-in amplifier. Menu Glossary • SWPRE (Switching Preout) Switches the preout between audio file disc and music CD when playing disc. 2 : Forces playing as music CD. • AUX When this unit. : Displays the signal strength of cell-phone. : Displays the battery level ...of KCA-BT100 Instruction Manual. When unable to play special format CD, set to "1". 1 : Automatically distinguishes between rear output ("REAR") and subwoofer output ("SUB-W"). • SUPREME Technology to this is 44....
... built-in amplifier. Menu Glossary • SWPRE (Switching Preout) Switches the preout between audio file disc and music CD when playing disc. 2 : Forces playing as music CD. • AUX When this unit. : Displays the signal strength of cell-phone. : Displays the battery level ...of KCA-BT100 Instruction Manual. When unable to play special format CD, set to "1". 1 : Automatically distinguishes between rear output ("REAR") and subwoofer output ("SUB-W"). • SUPREME Technology to this is 44....
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...the screws provided. To prevent a short circuit, do not remove the caps on the car are being connected. 18 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Refer to a front output terminal, do not mix front and rear). Set the "O-N" Switch to the "N" position for... may be turned on the models being connected to the system, connect the connectors either to both the front output terminals or to any Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released in damage. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit. 3. Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories 1 ..........1 2...
...the screws provided. To prevent a short circuit, do not remove the caps on the car are being connected. 18 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Refer to a front output terminal, do not mix front and rear). Set the "O-N" Switch to the "N" position for... may be turned on the models being connected to the system, connect the connectors either to both the front output terminals or to any Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released in damage. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit. 3. Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories 1 ..........1 2...
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...volume of slight misoperation or miswiring. The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead. ✔ The specified CD is quite dirty. ☞ Clean the CD. ✔ The disc is loaded in your unit may be the result of the rear speakers. ▲ The Dual ... from that specified. ☞ Eject the disc magazine and check the number for possible problems. Tuner source ? Audio file source ? English | 21 Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is severely scratched. ☞ Try another disc instead. Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may just...
...volume of slight misoperation or miswiring. The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead. ✔ The specified CD is quite dirty. ☞ Clean the CD. ✔ The disc is loaded in your unit may be the result of the rear speakers. ▲ The Dual ... from that specified. ☞ Eject the disc magazine and check the number for possible problems. Tuner source ? Audio file source ? English | 21 Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is severely scratched. ☞ Try another disc instead. Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may just...
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...and consult your nearest service center. If the same display is connected. ➪ Change the source to USB again. You can 't support. The CD is played. If the "E- 77" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. If the error message is the latest version. E-77...messages shown below display your systems condition. IN (Blink): The CD player section is quite dirty. NA FILE: An Audio file is an iPod that this unit can remove the USB device/iPod safely. 22 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 NO MUSIC DATA/E-15: • The connected USB ...
...and consult your nearest service center. If the same display is connected. ➪ Change the source to USB again. You can 't support. The CD is played. If the "E- 77" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. If the error message is the latest version. E-77...messages shown below display your systems condition. IN (Blink): The CD player section is quite dirty. NA FILE: An Audio file is an iPod that this unit can remove the USB device/iPod safely. 22 | KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 NO MUSIC DATA/E-15: • The connected USB ...
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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...
...) : 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...