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...Channel Scan Text Scroll for Satellite Radio source HD Radio control features 31 About HD Radio Tuning Menu system 32 Menu System Activating Security Code Deactivating Security Code Source Select Mode iPod Mode Setting Touch Sensor Tone Manual Clock Adjustment Date Adjustment Date Mode DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Display Illumination Control Dimmer Built-in Auxiliary input Setting CD Read Setting Audio Preset Memory Audio Preset Recall Firmware version display Demonstration mode setting Basic Operations of Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Subwoofer Output TEL Mute Function...
...Channel Scan Text Scroll for Satellite Radio source HD Radio control features 31 About HD Radio Tuning Menu system 32 Menu System Activating Security Code Deactivating Security Code Source Select Mode iPod Mode Setting Touch Sensor Tone Manual Clock Adjustment Date Adjustment Date Mode DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Display Illumination Control Dimmer Built-in Auxiliary input Setting CD Read Setting Audio Preset Memory Audio Preset Recall Firmware version display Demonstration mode setting Basic Operations of Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Subwoofer Output TEL Mute Function...
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... the mounting and wiring work to professionals. 2CAUTION To prevent damage to the machine, take the following precautions: • Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DC power supply. • Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. CDs in the CD slot If you connect them incorrectly. About CD players/disc changers connected to this unit Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released...
... the mounting and wiring work to professionals. 2CAUTION To prevent damage to the machine, take the following precautions: • Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DC power supply. • Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. CDs in the CD slot If you connect them incorrectly. About CD players/disc changers connected to this unit Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released...
Instruction Manual
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... unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe them with a hard cloth or using this manual where lit indicators are used to ISO 8859-1 character set can play CD/ USB device created by "Music Editor". • Information about "Music Editor" upgrade is pressed. • Remove the USB device before pressing the Reset button. For how to remove the USB device, refer to (page 24). • Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails to factory settings when the Reset button...
... unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe them with a hard cloth or using this manual where lit indicators are used to ISO 8859-1 character set can play CD/ USB device created by "Music Editor". • Information about "Music Editor" upgrade is pressed. • Remove the USB device before pressing the Reset button. For how to remove the USB device, refer to (page 24). • Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails to factory settings when the Reset button...
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CD () v About Audio file • Playable Audio file AAC-LC (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), WAV (.wav) (KDC-X791/MP735U only) • Playable disc media CD-R/RW/ROM • Playable disc file format ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name. • Playable USB device (KDC-X791/MP735U only) USB mass storage class, iPod with KCA-iP200 • Playable USB device file system (KDC-X791/ MP735U only) FAT16, FAT32 Although the...
CD () v About Audio file • Playable Audio file AAC-LC (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), WAV (.wav) (KDC-X791/MP735U only) • Playable disc media CD-R/RW/ROM • Playable disc file format ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name. • Playable USB device (KDC-X791/MP735U only) USB mass storage class, iPod with KCA-iP200 • Playable USB device file system (KDC-X791/ MP735U only) FAT16, FAT32 Although the...
Instruction Manual
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... Audio item Turn the [VOL] knob. Adjustment Item Display Range Rear Volume "REAR VOLUME" 0 - 35 Subwoofer level "SUB-W LEVEL" -15 - +15 System Q "USER"/"ROCK"/ User/Rock/ "POPS"/"EASY"/ "TOP40"/"JAZZ"/ "NATURAL" Pops/Easy/ Top 40/Jazz/ Natural Bass level* "BASS LEVEL" -8 - +8 Middle level* "MIDDLE LEVEL" -8 - +8 Treble level* "TREBLE LEVEL" -8 - +8 Balance "BALANCE" Left 15 - Press the [ATT] button. Audio Control 1 Select the source to be adjusted alternates between the items shown in detail. Bass level Adjustment Item Display Bass Center Frequency "BASS...
... Audio item Turn the [VOL] knob. Adjustment Item Display Range Rear Volume "REAR VOLUME" 0 - 35 Subwoofer level "SUB-W LEVEL" -15 - +15 System Q "USER"/"ROCK"/ User/Rock/ "POPS"/"EASY"/ "TOP40"/"JAZZ"/ "NATURAL" Pops/Easy/ Top 40/Jazz/ Natural Bass level* "BASS LEVEL" -8 - +8 Middle level* "MIDDLE LEVEL" -8 - +8 Treble level* "TREBLE LEVEL" -8 - +8 Balance "BALANCE" Left 15 - Press the [ATT] button. Audio Control 1 Select the source to be adjusted alternates between the items shown in detail. Bass level Adjustment Item Display Bass Center Frequency "BASS...
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... set the Bass Extend to adjust Press the [VOL] knob. Adjust the volume of Rear channel by [VOL] knob. - Internal auxiliary input. (KDC-X791/MP735U only) - The Audio Control has no effect on sub source. • You can exit the Audio Control mode at anytime by pressing any button except for at least 1 second. 3 Select the Audio Setup item to ON, low frequency response is selected as Cross over Network. 1 Select the source to this unit directly. (KDC...
... set the Bass Extend to adjust Press the [VOL] knob. Adjust the volume of Rear channel by [VOL] knob. - Internal auxiliary input. (KDC-X791/MP735U only) - The Audio Control has no effect on sub source. • You can exit the Audio Control mode at anytime by pressing any button except for at least 1 second. 3 Select the Audio Setup item to ON, low frequency response is selected as Cross over Network. 1 Select the source to this unit directly. (KDC...
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.... Subwoofer Output Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF. When a call Press the [SRC] button. "Preset Memory" "P.MEM" Allows you need to hook up the MUTE wire to set how to (page 26). Each time you turn the knob, the setting alternates between items Selection of setup item "Menu" "MENU" Allows you to the related pages for the operation of this unit, select treestructured function items. 1 Enter Function Control mode Press the [FNC] button. 2 Select your telephone using the Control knob...
.... Subwoofer Output Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF. When a call Press the [SRC] button. "Preset Memory" "P.MEM" Allows you need to hook up the MUTE wire to set how to (page 26). Each time you turn the knob, the setting alternates between items Selection of setup item "Menu" "MENU" Allows you to the related pages for the operation of this unit, select treestructured function items. 1 Enter Function Control mode Press the [FNC] button. 2 Select your telephone using the Control knob...
Instruction Manual
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... can be played with this unit and the devices that can eject the disc for at least 2 seconds. Changing the browse item will go. Removing the USB device 1 Drop open the faceplate Press the Release button. 2 Set the remove mode as the USB source Press the [0] button for 10 minutes after switching off the engine. The 0 indicator blinks. 3 Remove the USB device. Function of KDC-X791/KDC-MP735U Playing USB (iPod) device When the USB device is not connected Connect the USB device Playback...
... can be played with this unit and the devices that can eject the disc for at least 2 seconds. Changing the browse item will go. Removing the USB device 1 Drop open the faceplate Press the Release button. 2 Set the remove mode as the USB source Press the [0] button for 10 minutes after switching off the engine. The 0 indicator blinks. 3 Remove the USB device. Function of KDC-X791/KDC-MP735U Playing USB (iPod) device When the USB device is not connected Connect the USB device Playback...
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.... Display examples: Display "CD Changer" "MD Changer" Disc player CD changer MD changer Pause and play Press the Control knob. Cancelling Direct Disc Search Press the [38] button. Release to (page 7). Playing External Disc Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to 999. 2 Do music Search Press the [4] or [¢] button. Select the display for the disc player you press the knob, the audio pauses or plays. ⁄ • The functions that can be used and the information that can select Direct music...
.... Display examples: Display "CD Changer" "MD Changer" Disc player CD changer MD changer Pause and play Press the Control knob. Cancelling Direct Disc Search Press the [38] button. Release to (page 7). Playing External Disc Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to 999. 2 Do music Search Press the [4] or [¢] button. Select the display for the disc player you press the knob, the audio pauses or plays. ⁄ • The functions that can be used and the information that can select Direct music...
Instruction Manual
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... Code numbers Turn the Control knob or push it is displayed. Resetting the Security Code function when the audio unit is first used after removed from step 4. 9 Exit Security Code mode Press the [FNC] button. "Clear" is displayed. Select the "Security Clear" display. 2 Enter Security Code mode Press the Control knob for at least 3 seconds. The Security Code function deactivates. 7 Exit Security Code mode Press the [FNC] button. ⁄ • If a wrong security code is entered, "Error" is displayed...
... Code numbers Turn the Control knob or push it is displayed. Resetting the Security Code function when the audio unit is first used after removed from step 4. 9 Exit Security Code mode Press the [FNC] button. "Clear" is displayed. Select the "Security Clear" display. 2 Enter Security Code mode Press the Control knob for at least 3 seconds. The Security Code function deactivates. 7 Exit Security Code mode Press the [FNC] button. ⁄ • If a wrong security code is entered, "Error" is displayed...
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... iPod connected iPod Mode Setting Setting up the Source Select mode. Select the "Clock Adjust" display. 2 Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. The items that are blinking are items that of iPod. Display "iPod Mode : ON" "iPod Mode : OFF" Setting Uses the operation method similar to adjust Push the Control knob towards up or down . 5 Exit Clock adjustment mode Press the [FNC] button. The clock display blinks. 3 Selecting the item (hours or minutes) to that you can adjust. 4 Adjust each item Turn...
... iPod connected iPod Mode Setting Setting up the Source Select mode. Select the "Clock Adjust" display. 2 Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. The items that are blinking are items that of iPod. Display "iPod Mode : ON" "iPod Mode : OFF" Setting Uses the operation method similar to adjust Push the Control knob towards up or down . 5 Exit Clock adjustment mode Press the [FNC] button. The clock display blinks. 3 Selecting the item (hours or minutes) to that you can adjust. 4 Adjust each item Turn...
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... the catalog or instruction manual for the bit rate used (AAC, MP3, or WMA), and adjustment is made for power amplifiers that can set to +12 is connected to the unit, "AMP Bass : +18" will not work correctly even if it is selected. Function of KDC-X791 Other than Standby mode B.M.S. (Bass Management System) Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the Supreme function. Display "Supreme : ON" "Supreme : OFF" Setting Plays sound using the main unit. Drop the...
... the catalog or instruction manual for the bit rate used (AAC, MP3, or WMA), and adjustment is made for power amplifiers that can set to +12 is connected to the unit, "AMP Bass : +18" will not work correctly even if it is selected. Function of KDC-X791 Other than Standby mode B.M.S. (Bass Management System) Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the Supreme function. Display "Supreme : ON" "Supreme : OFF" Setting Plays sound using the main unit. Drop the...
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.... Select the "AMS Control" display. 2 Enter AMP Control mode Press the Control knob for service activation and potential service changes. Function of KDC-X791 When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can control the LX AMP connected to retain the unit serial number and the electronic Satellite radio Identification number for at least 1 second. 3 Set the Receive mode Push the Control knob towards right or left. 5 Exit AMP Control mode Press the [FNC] button. ⁄ • You cannot use the LX AMP operation during standby mode. Analog...
.... Select the "AMS Control" display. 2 Enter AMP Control mode Press the Control knob for service activation and potential service changes. Function of KDC-X791 When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can control the LX AMP connected to retain the unit serial number and the electronic Satellite radio Identification number for at least 1 second. 3 Set the Receive mode Push the Control knob towards right or left. 5 Exit AMP Control mode Press the [FNC] button. ⁄ • You cannot use the LX AMP operation during standby mode. Analog...
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... 1 pair of Audio Preset Memory. is changed to the value which was recalled by the Reset button. 1 Setup Sound Control Refer to the following items cannot be registered. English | 39 Select the "Memory" display. 6 Determine whether to put the Audio Preset in (page 8) is changed to setup the Sound Control. - (page 8) - (page 9) 2 Enter Menu mode Using the Control knob, select "MENU". "Recall Completed" is displayed. 8 Exit Audio Preset mode Press the [FNC] button. ⁄ • The User memory of (page 8) is displayed. 7 Recall...
... 1 pair of Audio Preset Memory. is changed to the value which was recalled by the Reset button. 1 Setup Sound Control Refer to the following items cannot be registered. English | 39 Select the "Memory" display. 6 Determine whether to put the Audio Preset in (page 8) is changed to setup the Sound Control. - (page 8) - (page 9) 2 Enter Menu mode Using the Control knob, select "MENU". "Recall Completed" is displayed. 8 Exit Audio Preset mode Press the [FNC] button. ⁄ • The User memory of (page 8) is displayed. 7 Recall...
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... instruction manual of children. Contact a doctor immediately if the battery is connected. Insert the batteries with the + and - For more information, refer to (page 7). [ATT] button Turns the volume down quickly. Basic operations [VOL] buttons Adjusts the volume. [SRC] button Each time you press the button, the source alternates. Basic Operations of remote control VOL AUD FM/AM/+/- 2-ZONE [0] - [9] SRC ATT VOL AUD SRC ATT DIRECT Loading and Replacing the battery Use two "AA"/ "R6"-size batteries...
... instruction manual of children. Contact a doctor immediately if the battery is connected. Insert the batteries with the + and - For more information, refer to (page 7). [ATT] button Turns the volume down quickly. Basic operations [VOL] buttons Adjusts the volume. [SRC] button Each time you press the button, the source alternates. Basic Operations of remote control VOL AUD FM/AM/+/- 2-ZONE [0] - [9] SRC ATT VOL AUD SRC ATT DIRECT Loading and Replacing the battery Use two "AA"/ "R6"-size batteries...
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... Satellite radio source [FM] button Selects the preset band. [4]/ [¢] buttons Searches up or down band. [0] - [9] buttons Press buttons [1] - [6] to recall preset stations. [DIRECT] button Enters and cancels the (page 22) mode. In Tuner source [FM]/ [AM] buttons Selects the band. The rear channel activates while the Dual Zone System is played or paused. [0] - [9] buttons When in (page 25) and (page 25), enters the music/ disc number. Basic Operations of remote control Audio Control [AUD] button Selects the Audio item to be done. Each time...
... Satellite radio source [FM] button Selects the preset band. [4]/ [¢] buttons Searches up or down band. [0] - [9] buttons Press buttons [1] - [6] to recall preset stations. [DIRECT] button Enters and cancels the (page 22) mode. In Tuner source [FM]/ [AM] buttons Selects the band. The rear channel activates while the Dual Zone System is played or paused. [0] - [9] buttons When in (page 25) and (page 25), enters the music/ disc number. Basic Operations of remote control Audio Control [AUD] button Selects the Audio item to be done. Each time...
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... Make the proper input and output wire connections for iPod connection. • Dual Zone System in the following order: ground, battery, ignition. 5. If You Want to Connect iPod AUX input KCA-iP200 (Optional accessory) iPod AUDIO OUT • No other similar material. Press the reset button. 2WARNING If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow) to a power source that in your car's ignition does not have been activated. Install the unit in turn...
... Make the proper input and output wire connections for iPod connection. • Dual Zone System in the following order: ground, battery, ignition. 5. If You Want to Connect iPod AUX input KCA-iP200 (Optional accessory) iPod AUDIO OUT • No other similar material. Press the reset button. 2WARNING If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow) to a power source that in your car's ignition does not have been activated. Install the unit in turn...
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... the tab. Fuse (10A) (KDC-X791/MP735U only) To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory Wiring harness (Accessory1) White To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals. Power control wire (Blue/White) P.CONT Motor antenna control wire (Blue) ANT. To car light control switch External amplifier control wire (Pink/Black) EXT. terminal of the film-type antenna. cable will cause the unit to malfunction if it gets in FM/AM antenna input touch with any metallic part of the...
... the tab. Fuse (10A) (KDC-X791/MP735U only) To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory Wiring harness (Accessory1) White To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals. Power control wire (Blue/White) P.CONT Motor antenna control wire (Blue) ANT. To car light control switch External amplifier control wire (Pink/Black) EXT. terminal of the film-type antenna. cable will cause the unit to malfunction if it gets in FM/AM antenna input touch with any metallic part of the...
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... switch to Aux source. ▲ • AUX is set to be a malfunction in a different slot from that specified. ☞ Eject the disc magazine and check the number for possible problems. General ? Tuner source ? English | 47 No Audio control effect on AUX. ▲ The Dual zone function is enabled. ☞ (page 9) ! • Cannot register a security code. • Cannot set up the subwoofer phase. ▲ Low pass filter is not turned...
... switch to Aux source. ▲ • AUX is set to be a malfunction in a different slot from that specified. ☞ Eject the disc magazine and check the number for possible problems. General ? Tuner source ? English | 47 No Audio control effect on AUX. ▲ The Dual zone function is enabled. ☞ (page 9) ! • Cannot register a security code. • Cannot set up the subwoofer phase. ▲ Low pass filter is not turned...
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... the protection function is connected. ➪ For the supported USB devices, refer to any source other than USB. N/A Device: An unsupported USB device is activated. ➪ Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly and press the reset button. USB Error: The connected USB device is rated a current capacity higher than USB. Remove the USB device. Hold Error: The protective circuit in the Disc changer. Load: Discs are being received. Copy Protection: A copy-protected file is ON. No Device: The USB device is selected as a source although no USB device is played with...
... the protection function is connected. ➪ For the supported USB devices, refer to any source other than USB. N/A Device: An unsupported USB device is activated. ➪ Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly and press the reset button. USB Error: The connected USB device is rated a current capacity higher than USB. Remove the USB device. Hold Error: The protective circuit in the Disc changer. Load: Discs are being received. Copy Protection: A copy-protected file is ON. No Device: The USB device is selected as a source although no USB device is played with...
