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... installation and operation procedures will help you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. CD-RECEIVER KDC-X993 KDC-HD942U KDC-X693 KDC-MP642U INSTRUCTION MANUAL Take the time to the model and serial numbers... whenever you obtain the best performance from your Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa.com © B64-4416-00/00 (KW) Model KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Serial number...
... installation and operation procedures will help you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. CD-RECEIVER KDC-X993 KDC-HD942U KDC-X693 KDC-MP642U INSTRUCTION MANUAL Take the time to the model and serial numbers... whenever you obtain the best performance from your Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa.com © B64-4416-00/00 (KW) Model KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Serial number...
Instruction Manual
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...Bluetooth device Displaying the Firmware Version Adding a voice dialing command Setting a Voice Command for Category 20 SMS (Short Message Service) Downloading the SMS Satellite Radio tuner (Optional Accessory) control 41 Basic Operation Category and Channel Search Preset Memory Preset Tuning Channel Scan Direct Access Tuning Basic Operations of remote control...Appendix 45 24 Accessories/ Installation Procedure 50 Connecting Wires to Terminals 51 Installation/Removing the Unit 52 25 Troubleshooting Guide 54 Specifications 57 2 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U
...Bluetooth device Displaying the Firmware Version Adding a voice dialing command Setting a Voice Command for Category 20 SMS (Short Message Service) Downloading the SMS Satellite Radio tuner (Optional Accessory) control 41 Basic Operation Category and Channel Search Preset Memory Preset Tuning Channel Scan Direct Access Tuning Basic Operations of remote control...Appendix 45 24 Accessories/ Installation Procedure 50 Connecting Wires to Terminals 51 Installation/Removing the Unit 52 25 Troubleshooting Guide 54 Specifications 57 2 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U
Instruction Manual
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... at least 1 second to set various functions using a commercial telephone accessory. Text/Title scroll: Control knob Scrolls the CD and audio file text display when pushing toward up the environment. SOUND Allows you to turn the Control knob or push...Radio") , USB or iPod ("USB" or "iPod"), CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") Press at least 2 seconds. Volume control: [AUD] knob Turn the knob to set up for at least 2 seconds. Function Control: [FNC] Pressing this button each source function. 4 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U...
... at least 1 second to set various functions using a commercial telephone accessory. Text/Title scroll: Control knob Scrolls the CD and audio file text display when pushing toward up the environment. SOUND Allows you to turn the Control knob or push...Radio") , USB or iPod ("USB" or "iPod"), CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") Press at least 2 seconds. Volume control: [AUD] knob Turn the knob to set up for at least 2 seconds. Function Control: [FNC] Pressing this button each source function. 4 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U...
Instruction Manual
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...AM band: Control knob Switches to its former position. Tuning mode select: [AUTO] • For KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U: Switches as follows each time this button is pressed. • For KDC-X993: Switches as follows each time pushing toward left side, and return it to AM when pushing toward... toward down . • For the operation on the left or right. ⁄ • During reception of (page 6). ⁄ • 3 inch CD cannot be recognized due to select the remove mode, and the remove the USB device. Hands-free phoning Microphone: (Accessory of the stations in the...
...AM band: Control knob Switches to its former position. Tuning mode select: [AUTO] • For KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U: Switches as follows each time this button is pressed. • For KDC-X993: Switches as follows each time pushing toward left side, and return it to AM when pushing toward... toward down . • For the operation on the left or right. ⁄ • During reception of (page 6). ⁄ • 3 inch CD cannot be recognized due to select the remove mode, and the remove the USB device. Hands-free phoning Microphone: (Accessory of the stations in the...
Instruction Manual
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...The Control knob is used . *Factory setting * Function of KDC-X993. * Function of KDC-X693. * Function of KDC-X693 with reference page number. • Only the items available to (page 48). 6 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Function Control Functions in the table below can make a setting. Pushing... be set while CD 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...
...The Control knob is used . *Factory setting * Function of KDC-X993. * Function of KDC-X693. * Function of KDC-X693 with reference page number. • Only the items available to (page 48). 6 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Function Control Functions in the table below can make a setting. Pushing... be set while CD 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...
Instruction Manual
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... the text is removed. Sets the date. 26 7 types 1 sec. Displays the Electronic Serial Number of HD Radio. KDC-X693) or brightness (KDC-HD942U/ KDC-MP642U) is changed in conjunction with the light switch of the unit blinks when - Sets the date display mode. 26... Setting overview Specify the voice output speaker. the faceplate is scrolled automatically. 1 sec. "OFF"*/ "ON" Sets whether the key illumination color (KDC-X993/ -- "1"*/ "2" Sets the CD read mode. * "OFF"/ "ON"* 2 sec. "OFF"/ "ON"* DSI (Disabled System Indicator) of the vehicle or it is ...
... the text is removed. Sets the date. 26 7 types 1 sec. Displays the Electronic Serial Number of HD Radio. KDC-X693) or brightness (KDC-HD942U/ KDC-MP642U) is changed in conjunction with the light switch of the unit blinks when - Sets the date display mode. 26... Setting overview Specify the voice output speaker. the faceplate is scrolled automatically. 1 sec. "OFF"*/ "ON" Sets whether the key illumination color (KDC-X993/ -- "1"*/ "2" Sets the CD read mode. * "OFF"/ "ON"* 2 sec. "OFF"/ "ON"* DSI (Disabled System Indicator) of the vehicle or it is ...
Instruction Manual
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Displays a line of text and the spectrum analyzer. In HD Radio source for KDC-HD942U or KDC-X993/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U with KTC-HR300 Information Display Frequency "Frequency" Station name "Station Name" Title & Artist name "Title/Artist" Album & ..." Blank "Blank" In CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track title Play time Spectrum analyzer & Clock ("TYPE [A]/[B]") or Clock ("TYPE [C]") Date Blank Display "Disc title" "Track title" "P-Time" "Speana/Clock" or "Clock" "Date" "Blank" 10 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Displays a line of text...
Displays a line of text and the spectrum analyzer. In HD Radio source for KDC-HD942U or KDC-X993/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U with KTC-HR300 Information Display Frequency "Frequency" Station name "Station Name" Title & Artist name "Title/Artist" Album & ..." Blank "Blank" In CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track title Play time Spectrum analyzer & Clock ("TYPE [A]/[B]") or Clock ("TYPE [C]") Date Blank Display "Disc title" "Track title" "P-Time" "Speana/Clock" or "Clock" "Date" "Blank" 10 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Displays a line of text...
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... text display part Push the Control knob towards up or down. For how to select Function Control item, refer to on the bottom line of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693) • Some items cannot be selected depending on the display type and row. • When selecting "Folder name" while playing with iPod, names...
... text display part Push the Control knob towards up or down. For how to select Function Control item, refer to on the bottom line of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693) • Some items cannot be selected depending on the display type and row. • When selecting "Folder name" while playing with iPod, names...
Instruction Manual
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...." Enter the detail color adjustment mode. 2. Push the Control knob towards up or down. 3. Display Settings Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 Illumination Color Selection Selecting the Illumination Color of optional KCA-S220A is displayed. Press the Control knob for at least ...1 second. Set the color. The presently selected Auxiliary input display is initially set only when the built-in AUX" 12 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U The color you created can be set to "ON". : Select "MENU" > "Built in auxiliary input or the auxiliary input of ...
...." Enter the detail color adjustment mode. 2. Push the Control knob towards up or down. 3. Display Settings Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 Illumination Color Selection Selecting the Illumination Color of optional KCA-S220A is displayed. Press the Control knob for at least ...1 second. Set the color. The presently selected Auxiliary input display is initially set only when the built-in AUX" 12 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U The color you created can be set to "ON". : Select "MENU" > "Built in auxiliary input or the auxiliary input of ...
Instruction Manual
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...". is not compatible with the control on the iPod. Operation Turn the Control knob or push it conforms to the iPod control function. 14 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U When search is completed, the music search mode is turned off. Push the Control knob towards down . 4 Determine the selected initial Press the...
...". is not compatible with the control on the iPod. Operation Turn the Control knob or push it conforms to the iPod control function. 14 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U When search is completed, the music search mode is turned off. Push the Control knob towards down . 4 Determine the selected initial Press the...
Instruction Manual
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... number to put in the memory Turn the Control knob. 4 Determine the number to select "YES", and then press the Control knob. Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Tuner Operation Auto Memory Entry Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically. 1 Enter Auto Memory Entry mode Select "AUTO MEMORY". Cancelling the... to select Function Control items, refer to (page 6). 2 Open Auto Memory Entry Turn the Control knob to put in steps of a minimum of 0.1 MHz. 16 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Cancelling Preset Tuning Press the [ ] button.
... number to put in the memory Turn the Control knob. 4 Determine the number to select "YES", and then press the Control knob. Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Tuner Operation Auto Memory Entry Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically. 1 Enter Auto Memory Entry mode Select "AUTO MEMORY". Cancelling the... to select Function Control items, refer to (page 6). 2 Open Auto Memory Entry Turn the Control knob to put in steps of a minimum of 0.1 MHz. 16 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Cancelling Preset Tuning Press the [ ] button.
Instruction Manual
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...For how to select Function Control items, refer to (page 17). 3 Register the Program Type Press the [FNC] button for a station; Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 Registration of a Station as a PTY Registering a Program Type for stations with no PTY data. 1 Receive the station you want to register 2... knob for 3 seconds. 4 Exit PTY mode Press the Control knob. Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 Program Type Preset Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory and quick recall. Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 PTY (Program Type) Selecting the Program Type below . The Program Type is ...
...For how to select Function Control items, refer to (page 17). 3 Register the Program Type Press the [FNC] button for a station; Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 Registration of a Station as a PTY Registering a Program Type for stations with no PTY data. 1 Receive the station you want to register 2... knob for 3 seconds. 4 Exit PTY mode Press the Control knob. Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 Program Type Preset Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory and quick recall. Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 PTY (Program Type) Selecting the Program Type below . The Program Type is ...
Instruction Manual
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... to put in the memory, auto memory entry closes. Cancelling the Preset Memory mode Press the [ ] button. 18 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Function of KDC-HD942U KDC-X993/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U with KTC-HR300 (Optional Accessory) HD Radio tuner control Auto Memory Entry Putting stations with good reception in the memory Turn the Control knob. 3 Recall...
... to put in the memory, auto memory entry closes. Cancelling the Preset Memory mode Press the [ ] button. 18 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Function of KDC-HD942U KDC-X993/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U with KTC-HR300 (Optional Accessory) HD Radio tuner control Auto Memory Entry Putting stations with good reception in the memory Turn the Control knob. 3 Recall...
Instruction Manual
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... disconnect the line: - Switches between the Current Call and Waiting Call Press the [AUD] button. "HF Disconnect" disappears. 20 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Continuing the Current Call 1 Press the [AUD] button. 2 Turn the Control knob or push it towards up or down . Answering the... Press the [SRC] button or press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. Operate Other functions Clearing the Disconnection Message KDC-X993: Press the [ ] button. Insert a CD. - If this unit in the Phone Book. Disconnecting a Call Press the [SRC] button or press the [ for at least...
... disconnect the line: - Switches between the Current Call and Waiting Call Press the [AUD] button. "HF Disconnect" disappears. 20 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Continuing the Current Call 1 Press the [AUD] button. 2 Turn the Control knob or push it towards up or down . Answering the... Press the [SRC] button or press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. Operate Other functions Clearing the Disconnection Message KDC-X993: Press the [ ] button. Insert a CD. - If this unit in the Phone Book. Disconnecting a Call Press the [SRC] button or press the [ for at least...
Instruction Manual
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... number. (page 23) English | 21 To erase the entered phone number digit by digit: Press the [4] button on the remote controller. KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U: Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. 2 Select the number dial mode Press the Control knob. Making a call Press ...the [DIRECT] button on the remote controller. ⁄ • You can input max 32 digits. KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U: Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. 2 Press the Control knob. Phone number is displayed. 6 Exit the preset dial mode Press...
... number. (page 23) English | 21 To erase the entered phone number digit by digit: Press the [4] button on the remote controller. KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U: Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. 2 Select the number dial mode Press the Control knob. Making a call Press ...the [DIRECT] button on the remote controller. ⁄ • You can input max 32 digits. KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U: Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. 2 Press the Control knob. Phone number is displayed. 6 Exit the preset dial mode Press...
Instruction Manual
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... to be searched for instead of an accent character such as "u" is searched for Operation type Operation Move to the next character. KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U: Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. ⁄ • The outgoing call list and the incoming call list...or push it towards right or left . Function of KDC-X993 KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U with KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory) Operation of hands-free phoning Calling a number in the cell-phone memory. 22 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Move to the next name. Move to the next row...
... to be searched for instead of an accent character such as "u" is searched for Operation type Operation Move to the next character. KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U: Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. ⁄ • The outgoing call list and the incoming call list...or push it towards right or left . Function of KDC-X993 KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U with KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory) Operation of hands-free phoning Calling a number in the cell-phone memory. 22 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Move to the next name. Move to the next row...
Instruction Manual
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... knob towards right or left. ⁄ • All or some of (page 4). For how to select source item, refer to connect Bluetooth. 24 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Perform the operation for starting or stopping playback. • Some audio players cannot be performed if the Bluetooth audio player is not ready for...
... knob towards right or left. ⁄ • All or some of (page 4). For how to select source item, refer to connect Bluetooth. 24 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Perform the operation for starting or stopping playback. • Some audio players cannot be performed if the Bluetooth audio player is not ready for...
Instruction Manual
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... mode Press the [FNC] button. The date is set to (page 6). 2 Enter Date format mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can do this adjustment when "MENU" > "SYNC" in (page 6) is displayed. 3 Adjusting Date Turn the... or left . Adjust each item Operation Push the Control knob towards right or year) or left . 5 Exit AMP Control mode Press the [FNC] button. 26 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Date Format Selection 1 Select Date format mode Select "MENU" > "Date Mode".
... mode Press the [FNC] button. The date is set to (page 6). 2 Enter Date format mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can do this adjustment when "MENU" > "SYNC" in (page 6) is displayed. 3 Adjusting Date Turn the... or left . Adjust each item Operation Push the Control knob towards right or year) or left . 5 Exit AMP Control mode Press the [FNC] button. 26 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Date Format Selection 1 Select Date format mode Select "MENU" > "Date Mode".
Instruction Manual
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... [AUD] knob. 4 Adjust the Audio setup item Turn the [AUD] knob. 5 Exit Audio Setup mode Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. 28 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Adjustment Item Display Range Volume offset "VOL-OFFSET" -8 - ±0 (AUX: -8- +8) Dual Zone System "2 ZONE" OFF/ON ⁄ • Volume offset: Sets each source...
... [AUD] knob. 4 Adjust the Audio setup item Turn the [AUD] knob. 5 Exit Audio Setup mode Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. 28 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Adjustment Item Display Range Volume offset "VOL-OFFSET" -8 - ±0 (AUX: -8- +8) Dual Zone System "2 ZONE" OFF/ON ⁄ • Volume offset: Sets each source...
Instruction Manual
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Refer to "DTA" of the KDC-X993/ KDC-X693. 1 Enter X'Over setting mode Select "SOUND" > "Setup" > "X'Over". X'Over setting Fine adjusting the following setting values corresponding to the X'Over values set in the ... X'Over value Turn the Control knob. 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to complete the X'Over setting. 6 Exit X'Over setting mode Press the [FNC] button. 30 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Adjust between 0 and 14.44 feet. Sound Setup DTA (Digital Time Alignment) setting Adjusting fine tuning of the speaker position Turn the Control knob...
Refer to "DTA" of the KDC-X993/ KDC-X693. 1 Enter X'Over setting mode Select "SOUND" > "Setup" > "X'Over". X'Over setting Fine adjusting the following setting values corresponding to the X'Over values set in the ... X'Over value Turn the Control knob. 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to complete the X'Over setting. 6 Exit X'Over setting mode Press the [FNC] button. 30 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Adjust between 0 and 14.44 feet. Sound Setup DTA (Digital Time Alignment) setting Adjusting fine tuning of the speaker position Turn the Control knob...