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...Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the spaces designated on the product. Model KDC-X592/MP538U Serial number US Residence Only Register Online Register your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the space provided below. KDC-X592 KDC-MP538U 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 ...
...Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the spaces designated on the product. Model KDC-X592/MP538U Serial number US Residence Only Register Online Register your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the space provided below. KDC-X592 KDC-MP538U 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 ...
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...the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe them out horizontally. • If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs, use the CD only after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer. • CDs with coloring on the CD, or use a CD with a clean soft dry cloth. ¤ • Applying spray cleaner directly ...• The illustrations of the display, the function icon and the panel appearing in your Kenwood dealer to make sure that has not been finalized. (For the finalization process refer to play the CDs with a clean soft dry cloth. Before use 2WARNING To prevent injury or fire, take the...
...the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe them out horizontally. • If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs, use the CD only after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer. • CDs with coloring on the CD, or use a CD with a clean soft dry cloth. ¤ • Applying spray cleaner directly ...• The illustrations of the display, the function icon and the panel appearing in your Kenwood dealer to make sure that has not been finalized. (For the finalization process refer to play the CDs with a clean soft dry cloth. Before use 2WARNING To prevent injury or fire, take the...
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... When an optional accessory is connected, the source name for each time switches between sources. Tuner ("TUNER") , USB or iPod ("USB" or "iPod"), CD ("Compact Disc") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") Press at least 1 second to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Muting volume upon ... Auxiliary input (Rear side) [AUD] Control knob USB Terminal General functions Power/Source Select button [SRC] Turns on . When the power is 4 | KDC-X592/ KDC-MP538U pressed during a call ends, "CALL" disappears and the audio system comes back on the power.
... When an optional accessory is connected, the source name for each time switches between sources. Tuner ("TUNER") , USB or iPod ("USB" or "iPod"), CD ("Compact Disc") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") Press at least 1 second to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Muting volume upon ... Auxiliary input (Rear side) [AUD] Control knob USB Terminal General functions Power/Source Select button [SRC] Turns on . When the power is 4 | KDC-X592/ KDC-MP538U pressed during a call ends, "CALL" disappears and the audio system comes back on the power.
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... Disc slot Starts playing when a disc is ON. During the remove mode, the "USB REMOVE" indicator is inserted. Text/Title scroll Control knob Scrolls the CD and audio file text display when pushing toward up the environment. Function Control [FNC] Pressing this button allows you to set various functions using an... Switches between pause and play Control knob Switches between ON ("SUBWOOFER ON") and OFF ("SUBWOOFER OFF") each time the center is ON. ⁄ • 3 inch CD cannot be used. English | 5 When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is pressed.
... Disc slot Starts playing when a disc is ON. During the remove mode, the "USB REMOVE" indicator is inserted. Text/Title scroll Control knob Scrolls the CD and audio file text display when pushing toward up the environment. Function Control [FNC] Pressing this button allows you to set various functions using an... Switches between pause and play Control knob Switches between ON ("SUBWOOFER ON") and OFF ("SUBWOOFER OFF") each time the center is ON. ⁄ • 3 inch CD cannot be used. English | 5 When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is pressed.
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... amplifier. 23 Specifies the destination of the music on the disc randomly. ÅıÇÎ 8 Ï 12, 19 6 | KDC-X592/ KDC-MP538U Turns ON/OFF the Supreme function. 23 Controls the connected LX amplifier. - 14 Switches to Monaural to enable demonstration. - 14 Sets ...the display pattern. Sets whether to "ON", plays the music repeatedly. Sets the CD read mode. 23 Presets the setting value of satellite radio. Sets the Type E spectrum analyzer display. "CRSC" "OFF"/ "ON"* "Receive Mode" "Auto"*/"Digital"/ 1...
... amplifier. 23 Specifies the destination of the music on the disc randomly. ÅıÇÎ 8 Ï 12, 19 6 | KDC-X592/ KDC-MP538U Turns ON/OFF the Supreme function. 23 Controls the connected LX amplifier. - 14 Switches to Monaural to enable demonstration. - 14 Sets ...the display pattern. Sets whether to "ON", plays the music repeatedly. Sets the CD read mode. 23 Presets the setting value of satellite radio. Sets the Type E spectrum analyzer display. "CRSC" "OFF"/ "ON"* "Receive Mode" "Auto"*/"Digital"/ 1...
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"ON"/ - Selection of KDC-X592. English | 7 Entry Setting overview When set to "ON", plays the music in standby state. : Can be set while Audio file source of CD/USB/iPod. : Can be set while Audio file source of CD/USB (excluding iPod). : Can be set while CD/ Disc changer source. : Can be set while ...Disc changer source. : Can be set during Tuner source. : Can be set during FM reception. : Can be set while accessing AUX source. : Can be set while HD Radio source. : Can be set during Satellite radio source. : Can be set ...
"ON"/ - Selection of KDC-X592. English | 7 Entry Setting overview When set to "ON", plays the music in standby state. : Can be set while Audio file source of CD/USB/iPod. : Can be set while Audio file source of CD/USB (excluding iPod). : Can be set while CD/ Disc changer source. : Can be set while ...Disc changer source. : Can be set during Tuner source. : Can be set during FM reception. : Can be set while accessing AUX source. : Can be set while HD Radio source. : Can be set during Satellite radio source. : Can be set ...
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In Tuner source Information Station name Frequency Spectrum Analyzer & Clock Clock Date Blank In CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track title Play time & Track number Disc ...Clock" "Clock" "Date" "Blank" Display "Title/Artist" "Album/Artist" "Folder Name" "File Name" "P-Time" "Speana/Clock" "Clock" "Date" "Blank" Display "Source Name" "Clock" "Date" "Blank" 8 | KDC-X592/ KDC-MP538U Display Settings About Display Type Shown below are examples of display types. Display "TYPE [A]" "TYPE [B]" "TYPE [C]" "TYPE [D]" "TYPE [E]" Display Type 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 1 1 2 1 1...
In Tuner source Information Station name Frequency Spectrum Analyzer & Clock Clock Date Blank In CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track title Play time & Track number Disc ...Clock" "Clock" "Date" "Blank" Display "Title/Artist" "Album/Artist" "Folder Name" "File Name" "P-Time" "Speana/Clock" "Clock" "Date" "Blank" Display "Source Name" "Clock" "Date" "Blank" 8 | KDC-X592/ KDC-MP538U Display Settings About Display Type Shown below are examples of display types. Display "TYPE [A]" "TYPE [B]" "TYPE [C]" "TYPE [D]" "TYPE [E]" Display Type 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 1 1 2 1 1...
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Character type Alphabet upper case Alphabet lower case Numbers and symbols Special characters (Accent characters) ⁄ • Enter characters by default. 10 | KDC-X592/ KDC-MP538U Character Button Times pressed "D" "A" "N" "C" "E" [3] [¢] [2] [¢] [6] [¢] [2] [¢] [3] 1 1 2 3 2 5 Exit Menu mode Press the [FNC] button...page 6). 3 Enter Name set mode item during Menu mode (In AUX mode) Select the "Name Set" display. Refer to the CD changer/ player manual. • Change the title of optional KCA-S220A is registered, and Name Set mode closes. • Memory ...
Character type Alphabet upper case Alphabet lower case Numbers and symbols Special characters (Accent characters) ⁄ • Enter characters by default. 10 | KDC-X592/ KDC-MP538U Character Button Times pressed "D" "A" "N" "C" "E" [3] [¢] [2] [¢] [6] [¢] [2] [¢] [3] 1 1 2 3 2 5 Exit Menu mode Press the [FNC] button...page 6). 3 Enter Name set mode item during Menu mode (In AUX mode) Select the "Name Set" display. Refer to the CD changer/ player manual. • Change the title of optional KCA-S220A is registered, and Name Set mode closes. • Memory ...
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...The "2" or "3" symbol shown beside the displayed item indicates that the item is displayed. 2 Search for at least 1 second. Select the "CD Changer" display. For how to select source item, refer to from the beginning. Selecting a music will play . English | 11 The music... Cancelling Music Select Press the [FNC] button. ⁄ • Music Select cannot be performed during playing of Disc Changer (Optional) Selecting CD changer source Press the [SRC] button. Basic Operation of iPod, "Music Editor" media, Random play, or scan play it towards up or...
...The "2" or "3" symbol shown beside the displayed item indicates that the item is displayed. 2 Search for at least 1 second. Select the "CD Changer" display. For how to select source item, refer to from the beginning. Selecting a music will play . English | 11 The music... Cancelling Music Select Press the [FNC] button. ⁄ • Music Select cannot be performed during playing of Disc Changer (Optional) Selecting CD changer source Press the [SRC] button. Basic Operation of iPod, "Music Editor" media, Random play, or scan play it towards up or...
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... SRC ATT DIRECT (page 12, 18) General control Volume control [VOL] Source select [SRC] Volume reduce [ATT] In Audio control In Tuner/HD Radio source Band select [FM]/[AM] Station select [4]/[¢] Recall preset stations [1] - [6] In CD/USB source Music select [4]/[¢] Folder/Disc select [FM]/[AM] Pause/Play [38] In Satellite... as the procedures for Audio control and others operations. Dual Zone control Dual zone system on and off Rear channel volume control [2-ZONE] [5]/ [∞] 20 | KDC-X592/ KDC-MP538U
... SRC ATT DIRECT (page 12, 18) General control Volume control [VOL] Source select [SRC] Volume reduce [ATT] In Audio control In Tuner/HD Radio source Band select [FM]/[AM] Station select [4]/[¢] Recall preset stations [1] - [6] In CD/USB source Music select [4]/[¢] Folder/Disc select [FM]/[AM] Pause/Play [38] In Satellite... as the procedures for Audio control and others operations. Dual Zone control Dual zone system on and off Rear channel volume control [2-ZONE] [5]/ [∞] 20 | KDC-X592/ KDC-MP538U
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Appendix About Audio file • Playable Audio file AAC-LC (.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. • Playable USB device USB mass storage class • Playable ... order of the Audio file In the example of folder/file tree shown below, the files are played in the order from ᶃ to ᶌ. CD () v
Appendix About Audio file • Playable Audio file AAC-LC (.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. • Playable USB device USB mass storage class • Playable ... order of the Audio file In the example of folder/file tree shown below, the files are played in the order from ᶃ to ᶌ. CD () v
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...no digital broadcast. The effect is negligible with "OFF" selected, the display turns off the built-in this set to HD Radio tuner features. Analog: Analog broadcasts only. • CD Read Sets the method for at least 1 second. 1-3. Normally, keep this instruction manual. Select the "DIAL" display. ...KCA-BT100 Instruction Manual. When unable to use the similar functions of the HD Radio. Menu Glossary • SRC Select Setting up the Source Select mode. 1 : Displays source icons for how to play special format CD, set to Tuner features for your choice. 2 : Allows you can use...
...no digital broadcast. The effect is negligible with "OFF" selected, the display turns off the built-in this set to HD Radio tuner features. Analog: Analog broadcasts only. • CD Read Sets the method for at least 1 second. 1-3. Normally, keep this instruction manual. Select the "DIAL" display. ...KCA-BT100 Instruction Manual. When unable to use the similar functions of the HD Radio. Menu Glossary • SRC Select Setting up the Source Select mode. 1 : Displays source icons for how to play special format CD, set to Tuner features for your choice. 2 : Allows you can use...
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Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories 1 5* ..........1 ..........1 2 6* ..........2 ..........2 3 7* ..........4 4 ..........2 ..........4 * KDC-X592 only. battery. 2. Connect the wiring harness wires in your car. 7. Therefore, the speaker wire should be damaged or fail to ...position. Always connect those wires to the power source running through the fuse box. ¤ • Mounting and wiring this unit If the CD player/ disc changer has the "O-N" switch, set it to this product requires skills and experience. If you use the wrong screws, you connect...
Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories 1 5* ..........1 ..........1 2 6* ..........2 ..........2 3 7* ..........4 4 ..........2 ..........4 * KDC-X592 only. battery. 2. Connect the wiring harness wires in your car. 7. Therefore, the speaker wire should be damaged or fail to ...position. Always connect those wires to the power source running through the fuse box. ¤ • Mounting and wiring this unit If the CD player/ disc changer has the "O-N" switch, set it to this product requires skills and experience. If you use the wrong screws, you connect...
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... for the specified disc. ✔ The disc is loaded in a different slot from the preout jack. ? Audio file source ? English | 29 Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is set to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring...does not sound. ✔ The preout jack is being played. ✔ The media is scratched or dirty. ☞ Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on (page 3). ✔ The disc is severely scratched. ☞ Try another media. ? Tuner source ? Troubleshooting Guide Some functions ...
... for the specified disc. ✔ The disc is loaded in a different slot from the preout jack. ? Audio file source ? English | 29 Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is set to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring...does not sound. ✔ The preout jack is being played. ✔ The media is scratched or dirty. ☞ Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on (page 3). ✔ The disc is severely scratched. ☞ Try another media. ? Tuner source ? Troubleshooting Guide Some functions ...
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...or insulate the speaker cable properly and press the reset button. TOC Error: • No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. • The CD is broken. ➪ Copy the files and folders for some reason. ➪ Check the disc magazine. Error 77: The unit is connected. ➪...selected as a source although no playable audio file. • Media was played that the unit can remove the USB device/iPod safely. 30 | KDC-X592/ KDC-MP538U No Device: The USB device is still displayed, initialize the USB device or use another USB device. Or the unit is not operating properly...
...or insulate the speaker cable properly and press the reset button. TOC Error: • No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. • The CD is broken. ➪ Copy the files and folders for some reason. ➪ Check the disc magazine. Error 77: The unit is connected. ➪...selected as a source although no playable audio file. • Media was played that the unit can remove the USB device/iPod safely. 30 | KDC-X592/ KDC-MP538U No Device: The USB device is still displayed, initialize the USB device or use another USB device. Or the unit is not operating properly...
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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-X592 : 4000 mV/10 kΩ KDC-MP538U : 2500 mV/10 kΩ Preout impedance : ≤ 600 Ω Auxiliary input Frequency response (±1 dB) : 20 Hz - 20 kHz Input Maximum Voltage...
...) : 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-X592 : 4000 mV/10 kΩ KDC-MP538U : 2500 mV/10 kΩ Preout impedance : ≤ 600 Ω Auxiliary input Frequency response (±1 dB) : 20 Hz - 20 kHz Input Maximum Voltage...