Nissan 240SX Car Stereo Installation Guide by Ivan Baggett Updated 05/10/2004 This document describes how to install an aftermarket car stereo into a 1991 - 1993 Nissan 240SX. This particular model of Nissan was made for several years. This information may or may not be useful for other years and models. This document shows how to connect a car stereo (head unit) only. No subwoofers, aftermarket amplifiers, crossovers, etc. You can get amazing sound from just a high-power head unit (4 x 40W) and upgrading the stock speakers (4x6 in. front, 6.5 in. rear). This system used a Kenwood KDC-1011S AM/FM/CD head unit and Boston Acoustics 2-way 4x6 and 6.5 in. speakers. All together, $300 of equipment. It was retrofitted into a 1991 Nissan 240SX with a factory premium sound package, replacing the AM/FM/Cassette head unit and dual-cone speakers. In another installation, the same model of head unit and Sony XPLOD 3-way 6.5 in. speakers were retrofitted into a 1993 Nissan 240SX with the standard (non-amplified) sound package. I applaud the Nissan designers for making it so easy to install a head unit into the dash. The plastic dash piece that surrounds the stereo, A/C, and shifter is retained with four spring clips; just lift it off. The stereo is secured into the dash by a bracket and four mounting screws. Remove these screws, then lift the old stereo unit out. Remove the bracket from the old unit by removing two screws on each side of the unit. Disconnect all wires to the old unit. You should see two rectangular plastic connectors and an antenna connector. The wire functions of the plastic connectors are: WIRE COLOR LIGHT GREEN FUNCTION AMPLIFIER POWER WHAT IT DOES & HOW TO CONNECT IT This is an output from the unit. When turned on, the unit should apply +12V power to this signal. If you have the Nissan premium sound package, its amplifiers use this signal to control their on/off state. Connect this to the ANTENNA POWER output on the new unit. DO NOT CONNECT TO GROUND DO NOT CONNECT TO GROUND This is the main power input to the unit. It is active only when the ignition is in the ACC or ON positions. NOT USED NOT USED This is an output from the unit. When turned on, the unit should apply +12V power to this signal. The power antenna uses this signal to control its up/down state. Connect to the ANTENNA POWER output on the new unit. This is the backup (memory and clock) power input to the unit. It is always active. (correction; was + in previous revision of this document) DO NOT CONNECT TO GROUND (correction, was in previous revision of this document) DO NOT CONNECT TO GROUND This is the ground connection for the unit. It should be connected to the car metal frame. The shifter boot retainer s ring is an ideal place to attach to.
RED GREEN VIOLET PINK BLUE RED W/YELLOW STRIPE RED W/BLUE STRIPE BLACK W/RED STRIPE
REAR LEFT SPEAKER + REAR LEFT SPEAKER REAR RIGHT SPEAKER + REAR RIGHT SPEAKER +12V ACCESSORY ILLUMINATION ILLUMINATION + ANTENNA POWER
RED W/BLACK STRIPE BROWN W/WHITE STRIPE BROWN BLUE W/YELLOW STRIPE BLUE W/WHITE STRIPE BLACK (DOES NOT EXIST IN CAR WIRING S HARNESS)
+12V BATTERY FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER + FRONT LEFT SPEAKER FRONT LEFT SPEAKER + GROUND
If you don mind cutting into the car wiring, you can cut off the rectangular plastic connectors and attach the head unit wires t s directly. If you want to keep the connectors, get a wiring harness adapter from Radio Shack. If you have the Nissan premium sound package, each speaker has it own amplifier. I recommend connecting the new unit speaker outputs into the existing s s amplifier inputs, instead of direct to the speakers. The existing amplifiers have electronic equalization that enhances bass and treble response, and sounds better than running the speakers directly from the new unit. You don have to do anything special to t do this; the premium sound package should be wired to your new unit in the same way as the chart above. The stock antenna connector is a non-standard two-prong plug. Cut this off and separate the antenna cable small and large wires. Install a Motorola-style antenna plug (available at Radio Shack) onto the large wire. Insulate the small wire; it will not be used.

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CD-RECEIVER
KDC-X993 KDC-HD942U KDC-X693 KDC-MP642U

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Take the time to read through this instruction manual. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best performance from your new CD-receiver.

For your records

Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the product. Model KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Serial number

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Register Online
Register your Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa.com

B64-4416-00/00 (KW)

Contents
Before use Basic Operation

Hands-free phoning

Function Control Display Settings
Display Type Selection Text Display Selection Illumination Color Selection Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Date Adjustment Date Format Selection AMP Control Demonstration mode setting Theft Deterrent Faceplate

Audio Adjustments

Audio Control Audio Setup

Sound Setup 13

Cabin selection Speaker setting DTA (Digital Time Alignment) setting XOver setting Preset Equalizer curve select Manual Equalizer Control Preset position selection Manual position setting Audio Preset Memory Audio Preset Recall
Music disc/Audio file Operation
Music Search Music Search for iPod Searching for Music by Initial All Random iPod Control by Hand Mode Direct Music Search Direct Disc Search Basic Operation of Disc Changer (Optional)

Favorite Control 16

Favorite Preset Memory Favorite Preset Recall Favorite Preset Memory Delete Favorite Name Setting

Tuner Operation

Auto Memory Entry Station Preset Memory Preset Tuning Direct Access Tuning PTY (Program Type) Program Type Preset Registration of a Station as a PTY

Bluetooth Setup

Registering Bluetooth device Registering Special Bluetooth device Registering PIN Code Downloading the Phone Book Selecting the Bluetooth device You Wish to Connect Deleting a Registered Bluetooth device Displaying the Firmware Version Adding a voice dialing command Setting a Voice Command for Category SMS (Short Message Service) Downloading the SMS

HD Radio tuner control

Auto Memory Entry Station Preset Memory Preset Tuning Direct Access Tuning HD Radio Tagging (iTunes Tagging)
Operation of hands-free phoning
Before Use Receiving a call During a call Call waiting Other functions Making a call Dial a number Speed dialing (Preset dial) Calling a number in the Phone Book Calling a number in the call log Make a voice dialing call Registering to the Preset Dial Number List Display of phone number type (category)
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 24 Accessories/ Installation Procedure Connecting Wires to Terminals 25 Installation/Removing the Unit Troubleshooting Guide Specifications
Bluetooth Audio Operation
Before Use Basic Operation

Other Functions

Activating Security Code Deactivating Security Code Manual Clock Adjustment
KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U

Before use

2WARNING To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions:
To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit. 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 area. Characters that conform to ISO 8859-1 can be displayed. The RDS feature wont work where the service is not supported by any broadcasting station. In this document, the description indicator will light means a status is displayed. Refer to <Display Type Selection> (page 10) for the details of the status display. The illustrations of the display and the panel appearing in this manual are examples used to explain more clearly how the controls are used. Therefore, what appears on the display in the illustrations may differ from what appears on the display on the actual equipment, and some of the illustrations on the display may be inapplicable.
Do not use this unit before canceling Demonstration mode!
This unit is initially set on the Demonstration mode. When using this unit for the first time, cancel the <Demonstration mode setting> (page 27).

Auxiliary input

[ ] [AUD] [AUTO]

[FNC] Control knob

USB Terminal

General functions

Power/Source Select button: [SRC] Turns on the power. When the power is ON, select a source. SRC Select mode 1: Press the [SRC] button and then turn the Control knob or push it toward up or down. To determine the selected source, press the Control knob. SRC Select mode 2: Pressing this button each time switches between sources. Tuner (TUNER or HD Radio) , USB or iPod (USB or iPod), CD (CD) , Auxiliary input (AUX), and Standby (STANDBY) Press at least 1 second to turn off the power.
Auxiliary input Connect a portable audio device with mini-plug cable (3.5 ).
Use the mini-plug cable which is stereo type and does not have any resistance. The auxiliary input requires the setting made in MENU > AUX of <Function Control> (page 6).
Text/Title scroll: Control knob Scrolls the CD and audio file text display when pushing toward up for at least 2 seconds. Muting volume upon reception of phone call When there is a call, CALL is displayed and the audio system is paused. When the call ends, CALL disappears and the audio system comes back on. The audio system comes back on when [SRC] is pressed during a call.
The SRC Select mode can be set in MENU > SRC Select of <Function Control> (page 6). Auxiliary input source is initially set to OFF. Set Built in AUX described in <Function Control> (page 6) to ON. : Select MENU > Built in AUX When an optional accessory is connected, the source name for each device appears. When connection of the iPod is recognized, the source display changes from USB to iPod. USB (iPod) source is recognized as CD source on the connected unit.
To use the TEL Mute feature, you need to hook up the MUTE wire to your telephone using a commercial telephone accessory. Refer to <Connecting Wires to Terminals> (page 51).
Volume control: [AUD] knob Turn the knob to adjust the volume. Subwoofer output: Control knob Switches between ON (SUBWOOFER ON) and OFF (SUBWOOFER OFF) each time pushing toward down for at least 2 seconds.

Preference item

Category MENU Item Security Set/ Security Clear SRC Select Skip Search Setting 1*/ 2 0.5%*/ 1%/ 5%/ 10% OFF/ 0S 8S* 99S 2 0* +0* +2 Entry 1 sec. Setting overview Sets/Resets security code. Sets the source selection method. Sets the ratio of skip performed with <Music Search for iPod>. 1 sec. 1 sec. 1 sec. 1 sec. 1 sec. 1 sec. 1 sec. Register a Bluetooth device (pairing). Allow registration of a special device that cannot be registered normally. Select a cell-phone subject to hands-free connection. Select the Bluetooth audio player to be connected. Cancel registration of the Bluetooth device. Display the status of the Bluetooth device. Specify the PIN code required when registering this unit using the Bluetooth device. Answer a call automatically after lapse of the preset time interval for automatic answer. Adjusts the sensitivity of the built-in microphone for a telephone call. Reduces the noises generated by the surrounding environment without changing the microphone volume. Condition Page 13
Device Regist* SPCL DVC Select* Phone Selection* Audio Selection* Device Delete* BT DVC Status* PIN Code Edit* Auto Answer* Mic Gain* NR Level*

38 * 36 * * *

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Category Item SP Select* Call Beep* BT F/W Update* Beep Clock Adjust Date Adjust Date Mode SYNC DSI Illumi DIM Setting Front*/ F-R/ F-L ON*/ OFF OFF/ ON* 7 types OFF*/ ON OFF/ ON* OFF/ AUTO* / MNAL1 / MNAL2 OFF/ ON* 1 sec. 1 sec. 1 sec. Entry Setting overview Specify the voice output speaker. Output a beep from the speaker when a call comes in. 1 sec. Display the firmware version and update the firmware. Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/ OFF. Sets the clock. Sets the date. Sets the date display mode. Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this units clock. DSI (Disabled System Indicator) of the unit blinks when the faceplate is removed. Sets whether the illumination is dimmed in conjunction with the light switch of the vehicle or it is dimmed constantly. Sets whether the key illumination color (KDC-X993/ KDC-X693) or brightness (KDC-HD942U/ KDC-MP642U) is changed in conjunction with the key operation. Sets whether the key illumination color (KDC-X993/ KDC-X693) or brightness (KDC-HD942U/ KDC-MP642U) is changed in conjunction with the sound volume. Turns off the display when no operation is performed. Dims the display part in conjunction with the light switch of the vehicle. Adjusting the display contrast. Switches the panel display between positive or negative. Turns on/off the built-in amplifier. Specifies the destination of AUX input sound when the Dual Zone function is turned on. Controls the connected LX amplifier. Switches to the traffic information automatically when the traffic bulletin starts. Switches to Monaural to decrease noise when reception is poor. Sets the receive mode of HD Radio. 1 sec. Displays the tag memory usage of HD Radio. Up to 50 tags can be registered to this unit. Turns ON / OFF the tag memory function of HD Radio. Displays the Electronic Serial Number of satellite radio. 1 sec. Sets the display when switched to AUX source. Specifies whether the text is scrolled automatically. Deletes Favorite Preset Memory. Sets whether to display AUX during source selection. Sets the CD read mode. 2 sec. Specifies whether to enable demonstration. * 27 Condition Page * * 38 26 *

2 Select the text display part
Push the Control knob towards up or down. The selected text display part blinks.

3 Select the text

* Can be displayed only on the bottom line of TYPE [A] text.
4 Exit Text display selection mode
In Standby/ Auxiliary input source Information Display Source name Source Name Clock Clock Date Date Blank Blank In SIRIUS/ SAT source (Optional) Information Channel Name Music Title Artist Name Composer name Category Name Label Name Comment Channel Number Spectrum analyzer & Clock (TYPE [A]/[B]) or Clock (TYPE [C]) Date Blank In XM source (Optional) Information Channel Name Title Name Category Name Channel Number Spectrum analyzer & Clock (TYPE [A]/[B]) or Clock (TYPE [C]) Date Blank
If the selected display item does not have any information, alternative information is displayed. When LX-AMP is connected, the item setup by the Display mode of LX-AMP is displayed. (Function 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 will be displayed depending on currently selected browsing items. If the iPod Control by Hand Mode is set to on while playing the iPod, iPod by Hand Mode is displayed. If all characters cannot be displayed while playing with iPod, the file number in the list is displayed.
Display Channel Name Song Title Artist Name Composer name Category Name Label Name Comment Channel Number Speana/Clock or Clock Date Blank
Information Music title Folder name File name
Display TITLE*** FLD*** FILE***
Display CHANNEL NAME TITLE NAME CATEGORY NAME CHANNEL NUMBER Speana/Clock or Clock Date Blank
Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Selects the display when changing to Auxiliary input source.
Illumination Color Selection
Selecting the Illumination Color of the panel.
1 Enter Illumination color selection mode
Select SETUP > Color Select. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).

1 Select the AUX source

Press the [SRC] button.
2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode
Select MENU > Name Set. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
2 Select the place where you want to set the
Illumination Color Place All Display Right Left Display All Display Right Left

Scroll bar is displayed on the right side of the screen.
8 or 7 beside the displayed folder name indicates that this folder is preceded or followed by another folder. File name is displayed with indicator.
Cancelling the Music Search mode Press the [ ] button.
*1 Skip Search: The number of songs to be skipped is determined by the ratio of the total number of songs in the list which is selected now. Set the ratio with Skip Search in <Function Control> (page 6). Keep pushing Control knob for 3 seconds or longer skips songs at 10% irrespective of the setting. Characters that are included in a song name but cannot be displayed are left blank. If no character included in a song name cannot be displayed, the browse item name and digits are displayed.

Internal CD source

Operation type Operation Movement between track Turn the Control knob or push it towards up or down. Selection of track Press the Control knob. Return to first track Push the Control knob towards left for at least 1 second.
Music Search cannot be performed during Random play.
Items Playlists Artists Albums Songs
Display PLIST*** ART*** ALB*** PRGM***
Items Podcasts Genres Composers
Display PDCT*** GEN*** COM***
Function of iPod Function of iPod
Searching for Music by Initial
You can select an alphabetic character from the list in the browse item (artist, album, etc.) selected now.

All Random

All songs in iPod are played at random. Enter All random mode Select ALL RANDOM. For how to select Function Control items, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
2 Start the alphabet search
Push the Control knob towards down. A B C is displayed.
If you can not search for a song by an alphabetic character in the browse item selected now, the data on the screen does not change.
The time required to turn on the all random function may become longer depending on the number of songs in iPod or the folder structure. Turning on the all random function changes the iPod browse item to Songs. This browse item will not change even if the all random function is turned off.
3 Select the initial to be searched for
Operation type Move to the next character. Move to the next row. Operation Turn the Control knob or push it towards right or left. Push the Control knob towards up or down.

Function of iPod

iPod Control by Hand Mode
Allows you to operate iPod with the control on the iPod. Enter iPod Control by Hand Mode Select iPod BY HAND. For how to select Function Control items, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
4 Determine the selected initial
Press the Control knob. Start search. When search is completed, the music search mode is selected again at the selected character position.
Cancelling the alphabet search Press the [ ] button.
The time of search by alphabet may become long depending on the number of songs in iPod or the folder structure. When selecting an initial in the alphabet search, entering * searches symbols and entering 1 searches digits. If the first character string begins with an article a, an, or the in the alphabet search mode, it is searched for in defiance of the article.

iPod will be paused when Hand mode is turned ON during playback. In the iPod Control by hand mode, iPod cannot be operated using this unit. This mode is not compatible with music information display. The display will show iPod by Hand Mode. iPod can be operated when it conforms to the iPod control function.
Function of remote control

Direct Music Search

Searchs the music by entering the track number.
Basic Operation of Disc Changer (Optional)
Selecting CD changer source Press the [SRC] button. Select the CD CHANGER display. Music search Push the Control knob towards right or left. Disc Search Push the Control knob towards up or down.

1 Enter the music number

Press the number buttons on the remote control.

2 Search the music

Press the [4] or [] button.
Cancelling Direct Music Search Press the [38] button.
Direct Music Search cannot be performed during playing of iPod, Music Editor media, Random play, or scan play.
Function of disc changers with remote control

Direct Disc Search

Searchs the disc by entering the disc number.

1 Enter the disc number

2 Search the disc
Press the [FM+] or [AM] button.
Cancelling Direct Disc Search Press the [38] button.
Direct Disc Search cannot be performed during playing of Random play or scan play. Input 0 to select disc 10.
Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U

Auto Memory Entry

Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically.

Preset Tuning

Recalling the stations in the memory.
1 Enter Preset Tuning Select mode
1 Enter Auto Memory Entry mode
Select AUTO MEMORY. For how to select Function Control items, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
2 Select a desired station in the memory

2 Open Auto Memory Entry

Turn the Control knob to select YES, and then press the Control knob. When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory, auto memory entry closes.

3 Recall the station

Press the Control knob.
Cancelling Preset Tuning Press the [ ] button.

Station Preset Memory

Putting a station in the memory.

4 Press the Control knob for at least 3 seconds.
Clear is displayed. The Security Code function deactivates.
4 Confirm the Security Code
Press the Control knob for at least 3 seconds. When Re-Enter is displayed, [][][][] is also displayed.
5 Exit Security Code mode
5 Do the step 3 through 4 operation, and reenter
the Security Code. Approved is displayed. The Security Code function activates.
If you enter the wrong Code in steps 3 through 4, repeat from step 3.
6 Exit Security Code mode
Entering Security Code The Security Code is required to use the audio unit when the unit is first used after removed from the battery power source or the Reset button is pressed.
1 Turn the power ON. 2 Do the step 3 through 4 operation, and enter
the Security Code. Approved is displayed. Now, you can use the unit.
Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select Clock adjustment mode
Select MENU > Clock Adjust. For how to select Function Control items, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
Date Format Selection 1 Select Date format mode
Select MENU > Date Mode. For how to select Function Control items, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
2 Enter Clock adjustment mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. The clock display blinks.

2 Enter Date format mode

Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. The date is displayed.

3 Adjusting Clock

Operation type Selecting the item (hours or minutes) Adjust each item Operation Push the Control knob towards right or left. Turn the Control knob or push it towards up or down.

3 Adjusting Date

Turn the Control knob. Select from 7 types.

4 Exit Date format mode

4 Exit Clock adjustment mode
You can do this adjustment when MENU > SYNC in <Function Control> (page 6) is set to OFF.
Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 When LX AMP unit connecting

AMP Control

You can control the LX AMP connected to the unit.
Date Adjustment 1 Select Date adjustment mode
Select MENU > Date Adjust. For how to select Function Control items, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
1 Select AMP Control mode
Select MENU > AMS Control. For how to select Function Control items, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).

2 Enter AMP Control mode

2 Enter Date adjustment mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. The date display blinks.

3 Select the AMP Control item for adjustment
Operation type Selecting the item (month, day, or year) Adjust each item Operation Push the Control knob towards right or left. Turn the Control knob or push it towards up or down.
For the details on the AMP Control item, see the Instruction manual attached to the LX AMP.
4 Adjust the AMP Control item
4 Exit Date adjustment mode

5 Exit AMP Control mode

Demonstration mode setting
Turning the demonstration mode ON/OFF.
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft.
1 Select Demonstration mode
Select MENU > DEMO Mode. For how to select Function Control items, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).

Removing the Faceplate

1 Press the Release button.

Drop open the faceplate.

2 Set the Demonstration mode
Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds. Pressing this button for 2 seconds or longer toggles the setting between ON and OFF.
2 Drawing the faceplate to left side pull it to

forward and remove it.

3 Exit Demonstration mode
The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts. Keep the faceplate in its faceplate case while detached. Do not expose the faceplate (and the faceplate case) to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.
Reattaching the Faceplate
1 Align the shaft on the unit with the depression

on the faceplate.

2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks.
The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit.

Audio Control

You can adjust following Audio Control items; Adjustment Item Display Range Rear volume REAR VOLUME Subwoofer level SUBWOOFER LEVEL 15 +15 Balance BALANCE Left 15 Right 15 Fader FADER Rear 15 Front 15 Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode)

Audio Setup

You can set Sound system , such as follows; Adjustment Item Volume offset Dual Zone System Display VOL-OFFSET 2 ZONE Range (AUX: -8 +8) OFF/ON
Volume offset: Sets each sources volume as a difference from the basic volume. Dual Zone System Main source and sub source (Auxiliary input) output Front channel and Rear channel separately. - Set up the channel of sub source by ZONE2 of <Function Control> (page 6). - Select Main source by [SRC] button. - Adjust the volume of Front channel by [AUD] knob. - Adjust the volume of Rear channel by <Audio Control> (page 28) or [5]/[] button on the remote control (page 43). - The Audio Control has no effect on sub source.

1 Enter Audio Control mode

Press the [AUD] knob.

2 Select the Audio item to adjust

3 Adjust the Audio item

Turn the [AUD] knob.
4 Exit Audio Control mode
Press any button. Press a button other than the [AUD] knob or [0] button.
1 Select the source to adjust

2 Enter Audio Setup mode

Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.
3 Select the Audio Setup item to adjust
4 Adjust the Audio setup item

5 Exit Audio Setup mode

Sound Setup

Cabin selection

You can compensate the delay of the sound arrival time by selecting your environment from the following car types; Car type Not compensating. Compact car Full size car Station wagon Minivan Sport-utility vehicle Long Minivan Display OFF Compact Full size car Wagon Minivan SUV Minivan (Long) For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
2 Select the speaker you want to set
Setting speaker Front speaker Rear speaker Subwoofer Display FRONT REAR" SUB W"
3 Select the item you want to set
Item FRONT >SIZE >LOCATION >TWEETER >SIZE >LOCATION >SIZE Setting overview Speaker Size Front Speaker Location Front Speaker Select Tweeter Speaker Size Rear Speaker Location Rear Speaker Size Subwoofer
1 Enter Cabin select mode
Select SOUND > Setup > Cabin. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6). REAR" SUB W"

2 Select the car type

Turn the Control knob and push the center when the desired item is displayed. Exit Cabin select mode.
Push the Control knob towards up or down.

4 Set the value

You can compensate the distances in more details by using <DTA> (page 30) function.
5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to complete the speaker

settings.

6 Exit Speaker setting mode

Speaker setting

The speaker XOver is automatically set when the position and size of each speaker are selected from the following items; Item Speaker Size Front Range O.E.M., 4inch, 5inch, 6 1/2inch, 6 3/4inch, 7inch, 4x6, 5x7, 6x8, 6x9, 7x10 Door, On Dash, Under Dash None, Use None, O.E.M., 4inch, 5inch, 6 1/2inch, 6 3/4inch, 7inch, 4x6, 5x7, 6x8, 6x9, 7x10 Door, Rear Deck Minivan, Minivan (Long): 2nd Row, 3rd Row None, 6 1/2inch, 8inch, 10inch, 12inch, 15inch Over

Favorite Control

Favorite Preset Memory
Registering the operation procedure to select your favorite broadcast station or iPod Playlists/ Artists, etc.

Favorite Preset Recall

Retrieving an item registered to Favorite.
1 Enter Favorite Preset Recall mode
1 Display a favorite item
Source TUNER/SIRIUS/XM/HD iPod Hands-free phone Registerable items Preset Memory List selection screen for Playlists/ Artists/ Albums, etc. Telephone number retrieval.
2 Select the number to recall in the Favorite
memory Turn the Control knob.
3 Recall the Favorite Preset
FAV is displayed when the operation procedure can be registered. iPod setting The desired list in the first hierarchy can be registered.

1st hierarchy iPod

PLAYLISTS ARTISTS ALBUMS ALL ARTISTS ARTISTS 1 ARTISTS 2 ARTISTS 3 COMPOSERS AUDIOBOOKS ALL ALBUMS ALBUM 1 ALBUM 2 ALBUM 3
Cancelling the Favorite Preset Recall mode Turn the Control knob to select Return, and then press the Control knob.

2nd hierarchy

3rd hierarchy
When iPod is selected for the source, the list selection screen for Playlists/ Artists/ Albums, etc. is displayed. Songs will not be automatically played.
Favorite Preset Memory Delete
Deleting an item registered to Favorite.
2 Enter Favorite Preset Memory mode
Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second.
1 Enter Favorite Preset Memory Delete mode
Select MENU > Favorite Delete. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
4 Put the Favorite Preset in the memory
2 Enter Favorite Preset Memory Delete mode
Cancelling the Favorite Preset Memory mode Press the [ ] button.
3 Select the number you want to delete
Turn the Control knob and push the center when the desired number is displayed. Delete? is displayed. Select ALL if you want to delete all.
Registering the operation procedure to an existing preset number overwrites the existing procedure. Register 6 pairs of Favorite Preset Memory. The memory cannot be erased by the Reset button. The same memory storage operation can be used for MENU, SETUP, and SOUND in the section <Function Control> (page 6). However, some currently selected sources cannot be recalled. For information on available sources, refer to Condition column in the section <Function Control>. If the items in the second or lower hierarchy are changed, the list in iPod will be changed by adding or deleting songs after the FAVORITE registration. Due to this, the list registered in this unit will be different from the list in iPod. The FAVORITE registration should be performed again after editing the items in iPod.

Switching Seek Mode KDC-X993: Press the [AUTO] button for at least 1 second. KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U: Press the [AUTO] button.
Display CHANNEL PRESET Operation Normal manual seeking control. Search in order of the channels in the Preset memory.
Cancelling the Preset Memory mode Press the [ ] button twice.
Only the channel number is stored. Category information is not stored.
Select the channel Push the Control knob towards right or left. Selecting the Preset Band Push the Control knob toward up. Each time you push the knob, the preset band alternates between the SR1, SR2, SR3 and SR4.
Recalling the channels in the memory.

Push the Control knob.

Category and Channel Search
Selecting the channel and category you want to receive.
Cancelling Preset Tuning Press the [ ] button twice.
1 Enter Category and Channel Search mode
Press the [ ] button twice.

2 Select the Category

Turn the Control knob to select Category, and then press the Control knob.

3 Select the Channel

Turn the Control knob to select Channel, and then press the Control knob.
Cancelling Category and Channel Search mode Press the [ ] button.
You cannot Channel search until the category information is acquired.

Channel Scan

Every receivable Channel is checked for 10 seconds.

1 Start Channel Scan

Select Channel Scan. For how to select Function Control items, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
2 Release it when the channel you want to listen
to is received Press the Control knob.
Entering the channel and tuning.
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control.

2 Enter the channel

Press the number buttons.

3 Do Channel Search

If you make no button operation for 10 seconds, the Direct Access Tuning mode is automatically canceled. If you cannot receive any signal in the input Channel due to bad conditions on radio wave or other such problems, ACQUIRING SIGNAL/ NO SIGNAL appears.
Basic Operations of remote control

In Tuner/HD Radio source

VOL SRC
Band select Station select

[FM]/[AM] [4]/[] [1] [6]

ATT VOL

Recall preset stations

FM/AM 2-ZONE 09 DIRECT

In CD/USB source

(page 15, 16, 19)

Music select Pause/Play

[4]/[] [FM]/[AM] [38]

Folder/Disc select

In Satellite Radio tuner source
Preset band select Channel select [FM] [1] [6] [4]/[]

+3.2 feet

1.7 feet

2.6 feet

REAR REAR

4.9 feet

+2.3 feet

+0 feet

BT DVC Status (Displaying the Bluetooth device Status) You can display the connection status, signal strength, and battery level. : Battery level of cell-phone. Nearly dead Full : Signal strength of cell-phone. Maximum Minimum
SP Select (Setting up the Voice Output Speakers) You can specify the voice output speakers. FRONT : Outputs voice from the front-left and front-right speakers. F-R : Outputs voice from the front-right speaker. F-L : Outputs voice from the front-left speaker.
Icons are not displayed if information cannot be obtained from the cell-phone. Since the number of steps of the control unit is different from that of the cell-phone, the statuses displayed on the control unit may discord from those displayed on the cell-phone.
Select the speaker which is further from the microphone in order to prevent howling or echoes.
HIGHWAY-SOUND Increases the volume of faintest sound being lost by road noises to make the sound more audible. Additionally, it accentuates bass sound being lost by road noises to make the bass sound more dynamic. Illumi DIM (Key illumination dimmer) Reduces the key Illumination brightness. AUTO: Dims the illumination in conjunction with the Light switch of the vehicle. MNAL1: Dims the illumination constantly. MNAL2: Dims the illumination darker than MNA1. OFF: Does not dim the illumination. Mic Gain Adjusts the sensitivity of the built-in microphone for a telephone call. Adjust the voice of caller. Setting to + increases the voice volume. NR Level Reduces the noises generated by surrounding environment without changing the built-in microphone volume. Adjust the voice of caller when it is not clear. Setting to + increases the noise reduction. Receive Mode (Receive mode Setting) Sets the receive mode of the HD Radio. Auto: Automatically tunes to analog broadcast when there is no digital broadcast. Digital: Digital broadcasts only. Analog: Analog broadcasts only.
Supreme+ (Supreme Plus) Technology to extrapolate and supplement with proprietary algorithm, the high-frequency range that is cut off when encoding. The bass and vocal sound that are cut off by encoding are supplemented for the reproduction of natural sound quality. Supplementing is optimized by compression format (AAC, MP3 or WMA) and processed according to bit rate. The effect is negligible with music that is encoded at high bit rate, variable bit rate or has minimal high frequency range. The bass and vocal sound of Music CD/ iPod is also supplemented. ZONE2 (Dual Zone) Set the destination (front speaker FRONT or rear speaker REAR) of the sub source (AUX IN) when the Dual Zone function is turned on.

The Bluetooth audio player cannot be registered (pairing). The PIN code is fixed. When a PIN code is specified in the Instruction Manual for Bluetooth Audio Player, register it with reference to <Registering PIN Code> (page 36) to register the Bluetooth audio player. If no PIN code is specified in the Instruction Manual, try 0000. The sound from the Bluetooth audio player is discontinuous. The distance between this unit and audio player is too far. Move the audio player nearer to this unit. Another Bluetooth device is affecting the Bluetooth communication. Turn off another Bluetooth device. Move another Bluetooth device away from this unit. Another Bluetooth device or profile is used for communication. The downloading of the Phone book or the SMS disconnects the sound.

No Device:

N/A Device:
No Music Data/Error 15: The connected USB device contains no playable audio file. Media was played that does not have data recorded that the unit can play. USB ERROR: Some trouble may have occurred to the connected USB device. Remove the USB device, then cycle the power switch to ON. If the same display is repeated, use another USB device. Connection to the iPod has failed. Remove the USB device and then reconnect it. Confirm that the software for the iPod is the latest version. Too Long: The word or utterance is too long to be recognized.
No Phonebook: Data is not contained in the phone book. No Message: No Record: Memory Full: No short message in In Box. The voice tag is not registered in the phonebook. The number of voice tags reaches the maximum number to be registered in the phonebook.

iPod Error:

Favorite: No Memory: The procedure is not registered to Favorite Preset Memory No Access: The procedure preset with Favorite Control cannot be available. The preset content may not be recalled depending on the selected source or mode. No call.
USB REMOVE (Blink): The Remove mode has been selected for the USB device/iPod. You can remove the USB device/iPod safely. No Voice: NO Number: No Data: The calling party does not notify a caller ID. There is no phone number data. There is no outgoing call list. There is no incoming call list. There is no missed call list. There is no phone book list. The cell-phone has not been registered (pairing).
HD Memory Full: The tag memory of HD Radio is FULL. iPod Memory Full: The iPod memory is FULL. No Tag Function: iPod which does not support the tag memory is connected. N/A Channels: No receivable channel and category.