Instruction Manual
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.... Refer to read through this instruction manual. Model KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U 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. CD-RECEIVER KDC-X993 KDC-HD942U KDC-X693 KDC-MP642U INSTRUCTION MANUAL Take the time to the model and...
.... Refer to read through this instruction manual. Model KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U 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. CD-RECEIVER KDC-X993 KDC-HD942U KDC-X693 KDC-MP642U INSTRUCTION MANUAL Take the time to the model and...
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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...to set in "MENU" > "AUX" of phone call When there is ON, select a source. Tuner ("TUNER" or "HD Radio") , USB or iPod ("USB" or "iPod"), CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") Press at least 2 seconds. Text/Title scroll: Control knob Scrolls the... CD and audio file text display when pushing toward up or down for each time switches between ON ("SUBWOOFER ON") and OFF ("SUBWOOFER OFF") each source function. 4 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U SRC Select mode 1: Press the [SRC] ...
...to set in "MENU" > "AUX" of phone call When there is ON, select a source. Tuner ("TUNER" or "HD Radio") , USB or iPod ("USB" or "iPod"), CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") Press at least 2 seconds. Text/Title scroll: Control knob Scrolls the... CD and audio file text display when pushing toward up or down for each time switches between ON ("SUBWOOFER ON") and OFF ("SUBWOOFER OFF") each source function. 4 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U SRC Select mode 1: Press the [SRC] ...
Instruction Manual
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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 this button is pressed for 2 seconds or longer to select the remove mode, and the ... left or right. ⁄ • During reception of (page 6). ⁄ • 3 inch CD cannot be used. Disc ejection: [0] ⁄ • You can recall and playback the playlist in order of KDC-X993) The microphone for 10 minutes after switching off the engine. USB device removing: [0] Press this button...
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 this button is pressed for 2 seconds or longer to select the remove mode, and the ... left or right. ⁄ • During reception of (page 6). ⁄ • 3 inch CD cannot be used. Disc ejection: [0] ⁄ • You can recall and playback the playlist in order of KDC-X993) The microphone for 10 minutes after switching off the engine. USB device removing: [0] Press this button...
Instruction Manual
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...; Only the items available to set the preference items ("MENU", "SETUP", or "SOUND"). Pushing the Control knob towards left allows you to (page 48). 6 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Select"Return"at least 1 second. P E Fɿ 0'' %JT Q MBZɿ 0'' *-. . 4$ 4: /$ɿ 0'' In this manual, the above selection ...Can be set while CD source. : Can be set while Disc changer source. : Can be set during Tuner source. : Can be set during FM reception. : Can be set while accessing AUX source. : Can be set while HD Radio source. : Can be set during Satellite radio source. : Can ...
...; Only the items available to set the preference items ("MENU", "SETUP", or "SOUND"). Pushing the Control knob towards left allows you to (page 48). 6 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Select"Return"at least 1 second. P E Fɿ 0'' %JT Q MBZɿ 0'' *-. . 4$ 4: /$ɿ 0'' In this manual, the above selection ...Can 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 ...
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... "OFF"/ "ON"* Switches to Monaural to enable demonstration. - 27 8 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U reception is scrolled automatically. 1 sec. "0FF"/ "ON"* Turns ON / OFF the tag memory function of HD Radio. * "DIGITAL"/ 1 sec. Sets the display when switched to display AUX...; "TI"** "CRSC Receive Mode" "Tag Memory" "Tagging" "ESN=" "Name Set" "Scroll" "Favorite Delete" "Built in AUX" "CD Read" "DEMO Mode" Setting Entry "Front"*/ "F-R"/ "F-L" "ON"*/ "OFF" Setting overview Specify the voice output speaker. Sets the date display mode. 26...
... "OFF"/ "ON"* Switches to Monaural to enable demonstration. - 27 8 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U reception is scrolled automatically. 1 sec. "0FF"/ "ON"* Turns ON / OFF the tag memory function of HD Radio. * "DIGITAL"/ 1 sec. Sets the display when switched to display AUX...; "TI"** "CRSC Receive Mode" "Tag Memory" "Tagging" "ESN=" "Name Set" "Scroll" "Favorite Delete" "Built in AUX" "CD Read" "DEMO Mode" Setting Entry "Front"*/ "F-R"/ "F-L" "ON"*/ "OFF" Setting overview Specify the voice output speaker. Sets the date display mode. 26...
Instruction Manual
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Displays a line of text and video. 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 & Artist name "..."Date" 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 and...
Displays a line of text and video. 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 & Artist name "..."Date" 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 and...
Instruction Manual
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... to on while playing the iPod, "iPod by Hand Mode" is displayed. • If all characters cannot be displayed only 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, the...
... to on while playing the iPod, "iPod by Hand Mode" is displayed. • If all characters cannot be displayed only 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, the...
Instruction Manual
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... input source. 1 Select the AUX source Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Select "MENU" > "Name Set". Display Settings Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 Illumination Color Selection Selecting the Illumination Color of optional KCA-S220A is used. Turn the Control knob or push it (Range: 0 - 9) towards right (red... the Auxiliary input display Turn the Control knob. For how to select Function Control item, refer to set only when the built-in AUX" 12 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U
... input source. 1 Select the AUX source Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Select "MENU" > "Name Set". Display Settings Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 Illumination Color Selection Selecting the Illumination Color of optional KCA-S220A is used. Turn the Control knob or push it (Range: 0 - 9) towards right (red... the Auxiliary input display Turn the Control knob. For how to select Function Control item, refer to set only when the built-in AUX" 12 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U
Instruction Manual
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.... The display will not change . 3 Select the initial to be operated when it conforms to the next row. Move to the iPod control function. 14 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Function of search by Hand Mode Select "iPod BY HAND".
.... The display will not change . 3 Select the initial to be operated when it conforms to the next row. Move to the iPod control function. 14 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Function of search by Hand Mode Select "iPod BY HAND".
Instruction Manual
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.... 1 Enter Preset Tuning Select mode Press the [ ] button. 2 Select a desired station in steps of a minimum of 0.1 MHz. 16 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Example: Desired frequency 92.1 MHz (FM) 810 kHz (AM) Press button [0], [9], [2], [1] [0], [8], [1], [0] Cancelling Direct Access Tuning Press the...can be received are put in the memory automatically. 1 Enter Auto Memory Entry mode Select "AUTO MEMORY". Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Tuner Operation Auto Memory Entry Putting stations with good reception in the memory Press the Control knob for at least 2 ...
.... 1 Enter Preset Tuning Select mode Press the [ ] button. 2 Select a desired station in steps of a minimum of 0.1 MHz. 16 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Example: Desired frequency 92.1 MHz (FM) 810 kHz (AM) Press button [0], [9], [2], [1] [0], [8], [1], [0] Cancelling Direct Access Tuning Press the...can be received are put in the memory automatically. 1 Enter Auto Memory Entry mode Select "AUTO MEMORY". Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Tuner Operation Auto Memory Entry Putting stations with good reception in the memory Press the Control knob for at least 2 ...
Instruction Manual
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... preset Program Type 1 Enter PTY mode 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 Select... Type is not found, "No PTY" is displayed for at least 2 seconds. The Program Type is displayed. English | 17 Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 PTY (Program Type) Selecting the Program Type below . Select another Program Type. For how to select Function Control items, refer to put...
... preset Program Type 1 Enter PTY mode 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 Select... Type is not found, "No PTY" is displayed for at least 2 seconds. The Program Type is displayed. English | 17 Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 PTY (Program Type) Selecting the Program Type below . Select another Program Type. For how to select Function Control items, refer to put...
Instruction Manual
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... memory Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds. Cancelling the Preset Memory mode Press the [ ] button. 18 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U For how to select Function Control items, refer to (page 6). 2 Open Auto Memory Entry Turn the Control knob to put...Enter Auto Memory Entry mode Select "AUTO MEMORY". Cancelling Preset Tuning Press the [ ] button. 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 ...
... memory Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds. Cancelling the Preset Memory mode Press the [ ] button. 18 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U For how to select Function Control items, refer to (page 6). 2 Open Auto Memory Entry Turn the Control knob to put...Enter Auto Memory Entry mode Select "AUTO MEMORY". Cancelling Preset Tuning Press the [ ] button. 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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...the Current Call Press the [SRC] button or press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. "HF Disconnect" disappears. 20 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Adjusting the Voice Volume during a Call Turn the [AUD] knob. Select the "REJECT" display. 3 Press the [AUD] button. For .... ⁄ • The following operations disconnect the line: - Switches between the Current Call and Waiting Call Press the [AUD] button. Insert a CD. - Rejecting an Incoming Call Press the [SRC] button or press the [ for at least 1 second. Continuing the Current Call 1 Press the [...
...the Current Call Press the [SRC] button or press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. "HF Disconnect" disappears. 20 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Adjusting the Voice Volume during a Call Turn the [AUD] knob. Select the "REJECT" display. 3 Press the [AUD] button. For .... ⁄ • The following operations disconnect the line: - Switches between the Current Call and Waiting Call Press the [AUD] button. Insert a CD. - Rejecting an Incoming Call Press the [SRC] button or press the [ for at least 1 second. Continuing the Current Call 1 Press the [...
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...⁄ • You need to recall from the memory Turn the Control knob or push it towards up or down. 5 Press the Control knob. KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U: Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. 2 Press the Control knob. Select the "DIAL" display. 3 Enter a phone number Press... 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 a dialing method Press the Control knob. KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U: Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. 2 Select the number...
...⁄ • You need to recall from the memory Turn the Control knob or push it towards up or down. 5 Press the Control knob. KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U: Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. 2 Press the Control knob. Select the "DIAL" display. 3 Enter a phone number Press... 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 a dialing method Press the Control knob. KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U: Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. 2 Select the number...
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...5 Make a call list are not the ones stored in the Phone Book 1 Enter dialing method mode KDC-X993: Press the [ ] button. Function of KDC-X993 KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U with KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory) Operation of calls originated from and received at this unit. Move to ...it towards right or left . They are the lists of hands-free phoning Calling a number in the cell-phone memory. 22 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Switching between Display Modes Press the [FNC] button. Select the "OUT-CALL" (outgoing call), "IN-CALL" (incoming call), or...
...5 Make a call list are not the ones stored in the Phone Book 1 Enter dialing method mode KDC-X993: Press the [ ] button. Function of KDC-X993 KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U with KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory) Operation of calls originated from and received at this unit. Move to ...it towards right or left . They are the lists of hands-free phoning Calling a number in the cell-phone memory. 22 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Switching between Display Modes Press the [FNC] button. Select the "OUT-CALL" (outgoing call), "IN-CALL" (incoming call), or...
Instruction Manual
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... automatically. Operate the main unit of (page 4). For how to select source item, refer to of the audio player to connect Bluetooth. 24 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Pause and play Press the Control knob. Refer to (page 37). Bluetooth Audio Operation Before Use • For details on the Bluetooth Audio player...
... automatically. Operate the main unit of (page 4). For how to select source item, refer to of the audio player to connect Bluetooth. 24 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Pause and play Press the Control knob. Refer to (page 37). Bluetooth Audio Operation Before Use • For details on the Bluetooth Audio player...
Instruction Manual
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...] button. The date display blinks. 3 Adjusting Date Operation type Operation Selecting the item (month, day, Push the Control knob towards right or left. 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... to "OFF". 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
...] button. The date display blinks. 3 Adjusting Date Operation type Operation Selecting the item (month, day, Push the Control knob towards right or left. 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... to "OFF". 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
Instruction Manual
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...] 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 Select Main source by "ZONE2" of sub source by [SRC] button. - Audio Setup You can adjust following Audio Control items; Adjustment Item Display Range...
...] 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 Select Main source by "ZONE2" of sub source by [SRC] button. - Audio Setup You can adjust following Audio Control items; Adjustment Item Display Range...
Instruction Manual
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... 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 KDC-X993/ KDC-X693. 1 Enter X'Over setting mode Select "SOUND" > "Setup" > "X'Over". Adjustment Item Display Front High...
... 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 KDC-X993/ KDC-X693. 1 Enter X'Over setting mode Select "SOUND" > "Setup" > "X'Over". Adjustment Item Display Front High...