Instruction Manual
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... Take the time to the model and serial numbers whenever you obtain the best performance from your new CD-receiver. Refer to read through this instruction manual. Model KDC-X590/MP632U/MP532U Serial number US Residence Only Register Online Register your records Record the serial number, found on... provided below. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the spaces designated on the product. For your Kenwood product at www.kenwoodusa.com © B64-3343-10/02 (KW)
... Take the time to the model and serial numbers whenever you obtain the best performance from your new CD-receiver. Refer to read through this instruction manual. Model KDC-X590/MP632U/MP532U Serial number US Residence Only Register Online Register your records Record the serial number, found on... provided below. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the spaces designated on the product. For your Kenwood product at www.kenwoodusa.com © B64-3343-10/02 (KW)
Instruction Manual
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...available USB devices, refer to (page 10). • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work with your model and in your unit • If the unit...with a clean soft dry cloth. http://www.kenwood.mediamanager.jp • Contact Kenwood for the updated information of "Media Manager". Reset button About "Media Manager" of PC application attached to KDC-X590/KDC-MP632U • "Media Manager" is recorded in the CD-ROM attached to this unit. The unit ...
...available USB devices, refer to (page 10). • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work with your model and in your unit • If the unit...with a clean soft dry cloth. http://www.kenwood.mediamanager.jp • Contact Kenwood for the updated information of "Media Manager". Reset button About "Media Manager" of PC application attached to KDC-X590/KDC-MP632U • "Media Manager" is recorded in the CD-ROM attached to this unit. The unit ...
Instruction Manual
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...Press the [ATT] button. When the Attenuator is ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks. • * Function of the KDC-MP632U. English | 11 Volume Increasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise. Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] ... [SRC] button. Source required SIRIUS tuner (Optional accessory) Tuner or HD Radio (Optional accessory) USB device CD External disc (Optional accessory) Auxiliary input * Auxiliary input (Optional accessory) Standby (Illumination only mode) Display "SIRIUS" "TUNER" or "HD RADIO" "USB" "CD" "CD CH" "AUX" "AUX EXT" "STANDBY" Attenuator Turning the volume ...
...Press the [ATT] button. When the Attenuator is ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks. • * Function of the KDC-MP632U. English | 11 Volume Increasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise. Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] ... [SRC] button. Source required SIRIUS tuner (Optional accessory) Tuner or HD Radio (Optional accessory) USB device CD External disc (Optional accessory) Auxiliary input * Auxiliary input (Optional accessory) Standby (Illumination only mode) Display "SIRIUS" "TUNER" or "HD RADIO" "USB" "CD" "CD CH" "AUX" "AUX EXT" "STANDBY" Attenuator Turning the volume ...
Instruction Manual
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... to adjust Press the [VOL] knob. Front 15 Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode) • *1 Function of KDC-X590/MP632U. • *2 You can control this item when "2ZON" of (page 14) is set to "ON". •...adjust these items in the memory per source. (Detail Audio item is included : KDC-X590 only) 5 Exit Audio Control mode Press any button. First, select the speaker type with the (page 14). Refer ...to (Page13). (KDC-X590 only) • *6 Source tone memory: Puts the set in the table below. 4 Adjust the...
... to adjust Press the [VOL] knob. Front 15 Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode) • *1 Function of KDC-X590/MP632U. • *2 You can control this item when "2ZON" of (page 14) is set to "ON". •...adjust these items in the memory per source. (Detail Audio item is included : KDC-X590 only) 5 Exit Audio Control mode Press any button. First, select the speaker type with the (page 14). Refer ...to (Page13). (KDC-X590 only) • *6 Source tone memory: Puts the set in the table below. 4 Adjust the...
Instruction Manual
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... Among the Basic Audio items, you set in the table below. 4 Adjust the Detail Audio item Turn the [VOL] knob. English | 13 Function of the KDC-X590 Adjusting the detail of Audio Control Press the [VOL] knob for [VOL] and [ATT] buttons. Each time you press the knob, the item to be...
... Among the Basic Audio items, you set in the table below. 4 Adjust the Detail Audio item Turn the [VOL] knob. English | 13 Function of the KDC-X590 Adjusting the detail of Audio Control Press the [VOL] knob for [VOL] and [ATT] buttons. Each time you press the knob, the item to be...
Instruction Manual
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...is optimal when setting the speaker type. 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Speaker type OFF For 5 & 4 in . Option CA-C1AX/ CA-C2AX (KDC-X590 only) 5 Exit Audio Setup mode Press the [VOL] knob for low and high tones during low volume. • *1 Function of Rear channel by [VOL] ... 5/4" "SP 6*9/6" "SP OEM" 4 Exit Speaker Setting mode Press the [VOL] knob. 14 | English Adjust the volume of KDC-X590/MP632U. • *2 You can control this item when (page 30) is set to "SWPRE SW". (KDC-MP632U only) • *2 You can control this item when (page 15) is set to Through. •...
...is optimal when setting the speaker type. 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Speaker type OFF For 5 & 4 in . Option CA-C1AX/ CA-C2AX (KDC-X590 only) 5 Exit Audio Setup mode Press the [VOL] knob for low and high tones during low volume. • *1 Function of Rear channel by [VOL] ... 5/4" "SP 6*9/6" "SP OEM" 4 Exit Speaker Setting mode Press the [VOL] knob. 14 | English Adjust the volume of KDC-X590/MP632U. • *2 You can control this item when (page 30) is set to "SWPRE SW". (KDC-MP632U only) • *2 You can control this item when (page 15) is set to Through. •...
Instruction Manual
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... for at least 1 second. In Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQ" "CLOCK" In CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track title Track number & Play time Clock Display "D-TITLE... number & Play time Clock Display "TITLE"* "ALBUM"* "FOLDER" "FILE" "P-TIME" "CLOCK" In HD Radio source Information Station name Song title/ Artist name/ Album name/ Genre Frequency Clock Display "ST NAME"* "...AMP is connected, the item setup by the Display mode of LX-AMP is displayed. (KDC-X590 only) • * If the contents of the information cannot be displayed, channel number ...
... for at least 1 second. In Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQ" "CLOCK" In CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track title Track number & Play time Clock Display "D-TITLE... number & Play time Clock Display "TITLE"* "ALBUM"* "FOLDER" "FILE" "P-TIME" "CLOCK" In HD Radio source Information Station name Song title/ Artist name/ Album name/ Genre Frequency Clock Display "ST NAME"* "...AMP is connected, the item setup by the Display mode of LX-AMP is displayed. (KDC-X590 only) • * If the contents of the information cannot be displayed, channel number ...
Instruction Manual
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... [1] - [6] button for Auto Memory Entry Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. 2 Recall the station Press the desired [1] - [6] button. Tuner features Function of the KDC-X590/KDC-MP632U Function of remote control Direct Access Tuning Entering the frequency and tuning. 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Enter Direct Access... the memory, Auto Memory Entry closes. "A-MEMORY" is displayed. 3 Enter the frequency Press the number buttons on the remote control. When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory on the remote control.
... [1] - [6] button for Auto Memory Entry Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. 2 Recall the station Press the desired [1] - [6] button. Tuner features Function of the KDC-X590/KDC-MP632U Function of remote control Direct Access Tuning Entering the frequency and tuning. 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Enter Direct Access... the memory, Auto Memory Entry closes. "A-MEMORY" is displayed. 3 Enter the frequency Press the number buttons on the remote control. When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory on the remote control.
Instruction Manual
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Select the "CD" display. Pause and play of the ACDrive media. (KDC-X590/MP632U only) 3 Press the faceplate on the left side, and return ...inside part and cause damage. Each time you press the knob, the audio pauses or plays. English | 19 CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features Control knob Release button S.MODE SCAN RDM/3/ REP F.SEL M.RDM... SRC A.RDM Track number Play time IN indicator Play mode Disc number Playing CD & Audio file When there is no disc inserted 1 Drop open the faceplate Press the Release button. 2 Insert a...
Select the "CD" display. Pause and play of the ACDrive media. (KDC-X590/MP632U only) 3 Press the faceplate on the left side, and return ...inside part and cause damage. Each time you press the knob, the audio pauses or plays. English | 19 CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features Control knob Release button S.MODE SCAN RDM/3/ REP F.SEL M.RDM... SRC A.RDM Track number Play time IN indicator Play mode Disc number Playing CD & Audio file When there is no disc inserted 1 Drop open the faceplate Press the Release button. 2 Insert a...
Instruction Manual
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... want. Reversing Hold down toward [4] with the Control knob. Select the "USB" display. • For the types of the ACDrive media. (KDC-X590/MP632U only) Pause and play Press the Control knob. Even after removing the USB device, you can restart playing the file from the point where... plays. • Disc 10 is being searched. • You cannot fast Forwarding and Reversing depending on the external disc players being connected. CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features Playing USB device Playing USB device 1 Select a source other than the USB device Press the [...
... want. Reversing Hold down toward [4] with the Control knob. Select the "USB" display. • For the types of the ACDrive media. (KDC-X590/MP632U only) Pause and play Press the Control knob. Even after removing the USB device, you can restart playing the file from the point where... plays. • Disc 10 is being searched. • You cannot fast Forwarding and Reversing depending on the external disc players being connected. CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features Playing USB device Playing USB device 1 Select a source other than the USB device Press the [...
Instruction Manual
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...operate this function when (page 22) is set to "ON". • *2 You cannot operate this function when (page 25) is not made. (KDC-X590/MP632U only) 2 Select the file Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Switching between files in units of the procedure performed in the folder...English | 23 "FLD SEL2"*2 Refer to (page 23). Select the "FILE SEL" display. Refer to (page 24). Function of the ACDrive media. (KDC-X590/MP632U only) • In the File Select mode, the (page 33) announcement is set to other than "FOLDER" while playing ACDrive media. 2 Select ...
...operate this function when (page 22) is set to "ON". • *2 You cannot operate this function when (page 25) is not made. (KDC-X590/MP632U only) 2 Select the file Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Switching between files in units of the procedure performed in the folder...English | 23 "FLD SEL2"*2 Refer to (page 23). Select the "FILE SEL" display. Refer to (page 24). Function of the ACDrive media. (KDC-X590/MP632U only) • In the File Select mode, the (page 33) announcement is set to other than "FOLDER" while playing ACDrive media. 2 Select ...
Instruction Manual
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... Letter Seek Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢]. Play mode "P. By artist. Text/Title Scroll Scrolling the displayed CD text or MD title. Function of the KDC-X590/KDC-MP632U Function of ACDrive media Letter Seek You can search for the song, you want to the reverse [4] or [¢] during... Manager when ACDrive media is being generated. • You can select the advancement of the songs by categories. Function of the KDC-X590/KDC-MP632U Function of ACDrive media Switching the Play mode Arrange the playing orders of the Play mode information by [AM] and [FM] knob....
... Letter Seek Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢]. Play mode "P. By artist. Text/Title Scroll Scrolling the displayed CD text or MD title. Function of the KDC-X590/KDC-MP632U Function of ACDrive media Letter Seek You can search for the song, you want to the reverse [4] or [¢] during... Manager when ACDrive media is being generated. • You can select the advancement of the songs by categories. Function of the KDC-X590/KDC-MP632U Function of ACDrive media Switching the Play mode Arrange the playing orders of the Play mode information by [AM] and [FM] knob....
Instruction Manual
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...is ON Dual Zone System Setting Setting the Front channel and Rear channel sound in amplifier. Function of the KDC-X590 Other than Standby mode B.M.S. Function of the KDC-X590/KDC-MP632U Other than Standby mode B.M.S. (Bass Management System) Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using... Setting Rear preout. Display "BMSF NML" "BMSF LOW" Setting Boost with the normal central frequency. Bass boost level is flat. Function of the KDC-X590/KDC-MP632U In Standby mode Built-in Amp Setting Controlling the built-in the Dual Zone System. Display "BMS FLT" "BMS +6" "BMS +12" ...
...is ON Dual Zone System Setting Setting the Front channel and Rear channel sound in amplifier. Function of the KDC-X590 Other than Standby mode B.M.S. Function of the KDC-X590/KDC-MP632U Other than Standby mode B.M.S. (Bass Management System) Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using... Setting Rear preout. Display "BMSF NML" "BMSF LOW" Setting Boost with the normal central frequency. Bass boost level is flat. Function of the KDC-X590/KDC-MP632U In Standby mode Built-in Amp Setting Controlling the built-in the Dual Zone System. Display "BMS FLT" "BMS +6" "BMS +12" ...
Instruction Manual
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...fields (such as from stereo to mono to reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station. English | 31 In HD Radio mode Receive mode Setting Sets the receive mode. 1 Select the Receive mode Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. In such a situation, turn it OFF. • Even if ...Control knob for service activation and potential service changes. In FM reception CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) Temporarily have priority. Function of the KDC-X590 When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can control the LX AMP connected to the unit. 1 Select AMP Control mode Push the ...
...fields (such as from stereo to mono to reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station. English | 31 In HD Radio mode Receive mode Setting Sets the receive mode. 1 Select the Receive mode Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. In such a situation, turn it OFF. • Even if ...Control knob for service activation and potential service changes. In FM reception CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) Temporarily have priority. Function of the KDC-X590 When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can control the LX AMP connected to the unit. 1 Select AMP Control mode Push the ...
Instruction Manual
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...; You can only set the Auxiliary input display when the auxiliary input of the KDC-MP632U In Standby mode Built-in Auxiliary input Setting Set the Built-in the "CD READ2" mode. 32 | English Play CD by force. Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Album name ... SIRIUS tuner source, HD Radio source, including Channel name, etc. Display "SCL AUTO" "SCL MANU" Setting Repeats scroll. Scrolls when the display changes. • The text scrolled is a problem with playing a CD with special format, this setting plays the CD by force. • Setting "CD READ2" cannot play...
...; You can only set the Auxiliary input display when the auxiliary input of the KDC-MP632U In Standby mode Built-in Auxiliary input Setting Set the Built-in the "CD READ2" mode. 32 | English Play CD by force. Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Album name ... SIRIUS tuner source, HD Radio source, including Channel name, etc. Display "SCL AUTO" "SCL MANU" Setting Repeats scroll. Scrolls when the display changes. • The text scrolled is a problem with playing a CD with special format, this setting plays the CD by force. • Setting "CD READ2" cannot play...
Instruction Manual
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... the "ACD VER"/"F/W VER" display. 2 Display the firmware version Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢]. Function of the KDC-X590/KDC-MP632U In CD/ USB mode Unique ID display Displaying the serial number for at least 2 seconds. Select the "MEMORY" display. 6 Put the Audio... "MEMORY" display blinks 1 time. 7 Exit Audio Preset mode Press the [MENU] button. • Register 1 pair of ACDrive media. Function of the KDC-X590/KDC-MP632U Other than Standby mode Audio Preset Memory Registering the value setup by the source. • When you press the Reset, all the sources will...
... the "ACD VER"/"F/W VER" display. 2 Display the firmware version Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢]. Function of the KDC-X590/KDC-MP632U In CD/ USB mode Unique ID display Displaying the serial number for at least 2 seconds. Select the "MEMORY" display. 6 Put the Audio... "MEMORY" display blinks 1 time. 7 Exit Audio Preset mode Press the [MENU] button. • Register 1 pair of ACDrive media. Function of the KDC-X590/KDC-MP632U Other than Standby mode Audio Preset Memory Registering the value setup by the source. • When you press the Reset, all the sources will...
Instruction Manual
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... towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "RECALL" display. 6 Recall the Audio Preset Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds. Menu system Function of the KDC-X590/KDC-MP632U Other than Standby mode Audio Preset Recall Recalling the sound setup registered by the selected source. 34 | English In Standby mode Demonstration mode Setting...
... towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "RECALL" display. 6 Recall the Audio Preset Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds. Menu system Function of the KDC-X590/KDC-MP632U Other than Standby mode Audio Preset Recall Recalling the sound setup registered by the selected source. 34 | English In Standby mode Demonstration mode Setting...
Instruction Manual
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...] buttons Selects the band. The rear channel activates while the Dual Zone System is turned ON or OFF. [5]/ [∞] buttons Adjusts the volume of the KDC-X590/KDC-MP632U Dual Zone System [2-ZONE] button Each time you press the [FM] button, the band alternates between disc/ folders. [38] button Each time you press...
...] buttons Selects the band. The rear channel activates while the Dual Zone System is turned ON or OFF. [5]/ [∞] buttons Adjusts the volume of the KDC-X590/KDC-MP632U Dual Zone System [2-ZONE] button Each time you press the [FM] button, the band alternates between disc/ folders. [38] button Each time you press...
Instruction Manual
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...Do not remove the cap when you do not let the wire come off. CONT MUTE ILLUMI To "EXT.AMP.CONT." Fuse (10A) To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory If no connections are using the optional power amplifier, connect to its power control terminal. To connect the... part of the vehicle. • Fasten the connector with the tape so that is required. terminal of the film-type antenna. Connecting Wires to Terminals (KDC-X590) To use the USB cable. Battery wire (Yellow) Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis) English | 39 Depending on what antenna you are made,...
...Do not remove the cap when you do not let the wire come off. CONT MUTE ILLUMI To "EXT.AMP.CONT." Fuse (10A) To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory If no connections are using the optional power amplifier, connect to its power control terminal. To connect the... part of the vehicle. • Fasten the connector with the tape so that is required. terminal of the film-type antenna. Connecting Wires to Terminals (KDC-X590) To use the USB cable. Battery wire (Yellow) Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis) English | 39 Depending on what antenna you are made,...
Instruction Manual
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... to the control terminal of the motor antenna, or to the power terminal for the booster amplifier of the film-type antenna. To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual. Battery wire (Yellow) Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis) Connect to the terminal that the cable... will not come out from the tab. Connecting Wires to Terminals (KDC-MP632U) USB connector To USB device Front left output (White) Front right output (Red) Rear left output (White)/Sub Woofer left output (White) Rear...
... to the control terminal of the motor antenna, or to the power terminal for the booster amplifier of the film-type antenna. To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual. Battery wire (Yellow) Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis) Connect to the terminal that the cable... will not come out from the tab. Connecting Wires to Terminals (KDC-MP632U) USB connector To USB device Front left output (White) Front right output (Red) Rear left output (White)/Sub Woofer left output (White) Rear...