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).

How to reset your unit

If this unit or the connected unit (disc auto changer, etc.) fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset button is pressed. Reset button

Handling CDs

Do not touch the recording surface of the CD. Do not stick tape etc. on the CD, or use a CD with tape stuck on it. Do not use disc type accessories. Clean from the center of the disc and move outward. When removing CDs from this unit, pull them out horizontally. If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs, use the CD only after removing the burrs with a ballpoint pen etc.

Cleaning the Unit

If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth. If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe it again with a clean soft dry cloth.
Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch the surface or erases characters.

CDs that cannot be used

CDs that are not round cannot be used.
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe them with a clean soft dry cloth. CDs with coloring on the recording surface or CDs that are dirty cannot be used. This unit can only play the CDs with

Lens Fogging

When you turn on the car heater in cold weather, dew or condensation may form on the lens in the CD player of the unit. Called lens fogging, this condensation on the lens may not allow CDs to play. In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the condensation to evaporate. If the unit still does not operate normally after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer.
. This unit may not correctly play discs which do not have the mark. You cannot play a CD-R or CD-RW that has not been finalized. (For the finalization process refer to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CD-R/CDRW recorder instruction manual.)

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Basic Operation
Release [ ] [SRC] Microphone

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.
Function Control : [FNC] Pressing this button allows you to set various functions using the Control knob. Refer to <Function Control> (page 6). Category Function of setup item MENU Allows you to set up the environment. SETUP Allows you to set up the display and color. SOUND Allows you to set up the sound environment. BT Allows you to set up the Bluetooth function. Allows you to set up the each source function.
Favorite Control : Control knob You can recall the various registered functions by turning the Control knob. For example, you can recall and playback the playlist in iPod while listening to Tuner. Refer to <Favorite Control> (page 34).

Disc ejection: [0]

You can eject the disc for 10 minutes after switching off the engine.
USB device/iPod play: USB Terminal Connecting a USB device starts playback.

Tuner functions

FM band: Control knob Switches between FM1, FM2, and FM3 each time pushing toward up. AM band: Control knob Switches to AM when pushing toward down. Tuning: Control knob Changes the frequency when pushing toward left or right.

Display Settings

Display Type Selection
Shown below are examples of display types. Display TYPE [A] TYPE [B] TYPE [C] TYPE [D] Display Type Displays 4 to 5 lines of text. Displays a line of text and video. Displays a line of text and the spectrum analyzer. Displays the clock.

Text Display Selection

Changes displayed information on each source following;
1 Enter Display type selection mode
Select SETUP > Display Select > Type Select. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
2 Select the Display type

Turn the Control knob.

In Tuner source for KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 Information Display Frequency & Program Service name (FM) Frequency/PS Title & Artist name* (FM) Title/Artist Station name* (FM) Station Name Radio text plus* (FM) Radio Text Plus Radio text (FM)* Radio Text Spectrum analyzer & Clock (TYPE [A]/[B]) Speana/Clock or Clock (TYPE [C]) or Clock Date Date Blank Blank
* Information of Radio text plus is displayed.
3 Exit Display type selection mode
For how to switch the text display information, refer to <Text Display Selection> (page 10). When TYPE [A] is selected, the status (ON/OFF indicator of each function) can be displayed on the first line, and the icon of the currently selected source and the text information title can be displayed on the left side by the following <Function Control> (page 6) operation. Status display: Select SETUP > Display Select > Status Side display: Select SETUP > Display Select > Side Select When TYPE [C] is selected, the spectrum analyzer can be switched by the following <Function Control> (page 6) operation. : Select SETUP > Display Select > Graphic Select
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 Album/Artist Genre Genre Spectrum analyzer & Clock (TYPE [A]/[B]) Speana/Clock or Clock (TYPE [C]) or Clock Date Date Blank Blank In Tuner source for KDC-MP642U Information Frequency Spectrum analyzer & Clock (TYPE [A]/[B]) or Clock (TYPE [C]) Date 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 Frequency Speana/Clock or Clock Date Blank
Display Disc title Track title P-Time Speana/Clock or Clock Date Blank

Activating Security Code Deactivating Security Code
To deactivate the Security Code function.
You can set the Security Code with a 4 digit number of your choice. The Security Code cannot be displayed or referenced. Make a note of the Security Code and treasure it up.
1 Select Security code mode
Select MENU > Security Clear For how to select Function Control items, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
Select MENU > Security Set For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
2 Enter Security Code mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. When Enter is displayed, [][][][] is also displayed.

3 Enter Security Code

Operation type Select the digits to enter Select the Security Code numbers Operation Push the Control knob towards right or left. Turn the Control knob or push it towards up or down.
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 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.
press the Control knob. Completed is displayed. Exit Favorite Preset Memory Delete mode.

Favorite Name Setting

Giving a name to Preset Memory registered to Favorite.
1 Enter Preset Recall mode
2 Retrieve the Preset Memory to change
3 Enter Favorite Name set mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. Select the FAVORITE NAME SET display.

4 Enter the name

Operation type Move the cursor to the enter character position Select the character type* Select the characters Operation Push the Control knob towards right or left. Press the Control knob. Turn the Control knob or push it towards up or down.
* Each time you press the knob, the character type alternates between the types shown in the table below.

Character type

Alphabet upper case Alphabet lower case Numbers and symbols
5 Exit Favorite Name Set mode
Push the Control knob towards right or left to select ENTER, and then press the Control knob.
Cancelling the Favorite Name set Press the [FNC] button.
Registering Bluetooth device
To make your Bluetooth device (cell-phone) usable with this unit, you need to register it (pairing). You can register up to five Bluetooth devices to this unit. Press the [FNC] button.

6 Confirm the voice tag (second)
Press the Control knob. Enter Voice 2 is displayed. When a beep is heard, utter the same voice tag as that you uttered in step 4 within 2 seconds. Completed is displayed.
2 Enter Bluetooth Firmware update mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. The firmware version appears.
3 Exit Bluetooth Firmware update mode

7 End registration

Press the Control knob. Return to step 2. You can register another voice tag continuously.
For how to update the firmware, access our web site. http://www.kenwood.com/bt/information/
If your voice cannot be recognized, a message is displayed. Pressing the [AUD] knob allows you to retry voice input. (page 54)
Select PB Name Check (Play)
Play the registered voice and return to step 2.
Select PB Name Delete (Delete)

5 Delete a voice tag

Setting a Voice Command for Category
Add a voice tag to the phone number category (type) for voice calling.
6 Turn the Control knob to select YES, and then

press the Control knob.

1 Select Phone Number type edit mode
Select BT > Voice Tag > PN Type Edit. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
Exit Phonebook name edit mode Press the [FNC] button.
Audio sound is not output during voice tag registration.
2 Enter Phone Number type edit mode
3 Select the category (type) you wish to set
Turn the Control knob and push the center when the desired category name is displayed. General/ Home/ Office/ Mobile/ Other
Turn the Control knob. Display PN Type Regist PN Type Check* PN Type Delete* Return Operation Register a voice tag. Play a voice tag. Delete a voice tag. Return to step 2.
5 Register the category (type) by performing
steps 5 to 7 in <Adding a voice dialing command> (page 38).
6 Exit Phone Number type edit mode
Set the voice tag for all the 5 categories. If the voice tag is not registered for all the categories, the Phonebook may not be recalled by voice command.
SMS (Short Message Service)

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

The messages shown below display your systems condition.
TOC Error: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upsidedown. The CD is scratched a lot. The disc is unreadable. The unit is malfunctioning for some reason. Press the reset button on the unit. If the ERROR 77 code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the unit is malfunctioning for some reason. Check the disc magazine. And then press the reset button on the unit. If the ERROR 99 code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. The CD player section is not operating properly. Reinsert the CD. If the CD cannot be ejected or the display continues to flash even when the CD has been properly reinserted, please switch off the power and consult your nearest service center.

ERROR 05: ERROR 77:

ERROR 99:

CD-IN (Blink):

Bluetooth audio source
Protect (Blink): The speaker wire has a short-circuit or touches the chassis of the vehicle, and then the protection function is activated. Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly and press the reset button. If the Protect code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. Unsupported File: An Audio file is played with a format that this unit cant support. Copy Protection: A copy-protected file is played. Read Error: The file system of the connected USB device is broken. Copy the files and folders for the USB device again. If the error message is still displayed, initialize the USB device or use other USB devices. The USB device is selected as a source although no USB device is connected. Change the source to any source other than USB. Connect an USB device, and change the source to USB again. An unsupported USB device is connected. Connection to the iPod has failed. Check that the connected iPod is an iPod that is supported. See <About Audio file> (page 45) for information on supported iPods.
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.

No Entry:

HF Disconnect: The unit cannot communicate with the cellphone. HF Error 07: The memory cannot be accessed. Turn off the power and on again. If this message still appears, press the reset button on the control unit. The unit cannot communicate with the cellphone. Turn off the power and on again. If this message still appears, press the reset button on the control unit. The Bluetooth device cannot be detected. 5 Bluetooth device have already been registered. No more Bluetooth device cannot be registered. The PIN code is wrong. The unit cannot be connected to the device. Pairing error.

Operating voltage (10.5 16V allowable) : 14.4 V Maximum Current consumption : 10 A Installation Size (W x H x D) : 182 x 53 x 158 mm 7-3/16 x 2-1/16 x 6-1/4 inch Weight : 3.08 lbs (1.4 kg)

Audio section

Maximum output power : 50 W x 4 Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) : 22 W x 4 Speaker Impedance :48 Tone action (KDC-X493, KDC-MP442U) BAND1 (60 Hz): 9 dB BAND2 (250 Hz): 9 dB BAND3 (1 kHz): 9 dB BAND4 (4 kHz): 9 dB BAND5 (16 kHz): 9 dB Tone action (KDC-HD942U/KDC-MP642U) BAND1 : 60 Hz - 400 Hz 9 dB BAND2 : 630 Hz - 2.5 kHz 9 dB BAND3 : 4.0 kHz - 16 kHz 9 dB Preout level / Load (CD) KDC-X993/KDC-X693/KDC-HD942U : 4000 mV/10 k KDC-MP642U: 2500 mV/10 k Preout impedance : 600

2CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. In compliance with Federal Regulations, following are reproductions of labels on, or inside the product relating to laser product safety. Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR 1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J. Location : Bottom Panel
IC (Industry Canada) Notice
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. The term IC: before the certification/registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specification were met.

FCC WARNING

This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.

FCC NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications, if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Clean from the center of the disc and move outward.

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About AAC, MP3 and WMA
The playable AAC/MP3/WMA file (hereafter called Audio file) and the media format has the following limitation. The Audio file, which is not conforming to the specification, may not play normally, or the file and folder names may not display correctly.
The maximum number of characters for display
File/Folder name: KDC-X790: 128 characters KDC-MP732: 64 characters MP3 ID3 Tag/ WMA Contents property: 30 characters AAC song information: KDC-X790: 60 characters KDC-MP732: 30 characters
File/Folder name is the number of the characters including the extensions. This unit can display the following versions of MP3 ID3 tag: KDC-X790: version 1.0/ 1.1/ 2.3 KDC-MP732: version 1.0/ 1.1 AAC ID3 Tag cannot be displayed.

Playable Audio file

AAC, MP3, WMA
Attach the correct extension for the Audio file (AAC: ".M4A", MP3: ".MP3", WMA: ".WMA") Do not attach the extensions to files other than the Audio file. If the extension is attached, the file, which is not the Audio file, will play and outputs a loud noise, causing damage to the speaker. The files with copy protection cannot be played. The settings of your encoding software and the environment in which it is used may now allow you to play or view specific audio files. For encoding specifications and instructions on how to set encoding software, browse through software help or check with the developers. The unit may not be compatible with upgrade of compression format standard and additional specifications.
Limitation of structure for the file and the folder
Maximum number of directory levels: 8 Maximum number of folders: 100 Maximum number of files per folder: KDC-X790: 4096/ KDC-MP732: 255

Playable AAC file

".m4a" file encoded by AAC-LC format. Refer to http://www.kenwood.mediamanager.jp for the details.
Playing order of the Audio file
The Audio file plays in the order which is written by writing software. You may be able to set the playing order by writing the play sequence numbers such as "01" to "99" at the beginning of the file name. Example 0: Folder CD (1) : Audio le

Playable MP3 file

MPEG 1/2 Audio Layer 3 file Transfer bit rate: 8-320 kbps Sampling frequency KDC-X790: 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz KDC-MP732: 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz

Playable WMA file

The file in accordance with Windows Media Audio (Except for the file for Windows Media Player 9 or after which applies the new functions) Transfer bit rate: 48-192 kbps Sampling frequency: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz

" 3 %

Playable media

CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW

CD-RW discs which are quick formatted by the writing software cannot be used. When recording to the maximum media capacity at once, the writing software is set to "Disc at once".

Playable disc format

ISO 9660 Level 1/2 Joliet Romeo Long file name. English
Playing order Playing order after ! play. ", #, $, %. File search Forward file search during # play. Push the Control knob towards [] $ Folder search Forward folder search during " play. Push the Control knob towards [FM] 3, 4. Folder select When the selection is set to directory 4, and you want to skip to the folder 2 at the same level. Push the Control knob towards [4] 2 When the selection is set to directory 3, moves the level up by folder select. Push the Control knob towards [AM] 2
Notes on Multi-function Key System
Multi-function Key System serves to control various functions with the [1] [6] buttons. The basic operation of the Multi-function Key System is described below.
Real operational example of the Multifunction Key System
Example: Turning ON/OFF the Random Play during CD play. 1. Show the function display of the Random Play. If "RDM" is not shown in the display, press the [NEXT] button to alternate the sections until the "RDM" function display is shown above the [3] button. 2. Turn ON/OFF the Random Play. Press the [3] button. Each time you press the [3] button under the "RDM" function display the Random Play is turned ON/OFF. Example: KDC-X790

SYS.Q DISP

What is the Multi-function Key System?
This unit is equipped with the Multi-function Key System that enables the operation of multiple functions with one button. For example, you can enter the Display Control Mode or turn ON/OFF the Random Play by pressing the [3] button during CD play.

Setting each function

The function display will show the controllable function of the [1] [6] button above the button. Pressing the [1] [6] button below the desired function enables the setting of the function.
Function displaying Button
Displaying the desired function
If five or more functions are available to be set with the [1] [6] button, they are divided into multiple function groups (referred to by sections in this manual) for registration. Press the [NEXT] button to switch the sections. Example: KDC-X790

1st section

S.MODE SCAN RDM

2nd section

S.MODE SCAN RDM REP FSEL

General features

Control knob

Release button

NEXT/ MENU
Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.

4 Adjust the Detail Audio item
Turn the [VOL] knob. Bass level Adjustment Item Bass Center Frequency Bass Q Factor Bass Extend Display "Bass FRQ" Range 40/50/60/70/80/100/ 120/150 Hz "Bass Q Factor" 1.00/1.25/1.50/2.00 "Bass EXT" OFF/ON
Middle level Adjustment Item Display Range Middle Center Frequency "Middle FRQ" 0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0 kHz Middle Q Factor "Middle Q 1.00/2.00 Factor" Treble level Adjustment Item Display Range Treble Center Frequency "Treble FRQ" 10.0/12.5/15.0/17.5 kHz
5 Exit the Detail Audio Control mode
When you set the Bass Extend to ON, low frequency response is extended by 20%.
Volume offset: Sets each sources volume as a difference from the basic volume. Loudness: Compensates for low and high tones during low volume. *1 You can control this item when <Subwoofer Output> (page 13) is set to "SW ON". *2 You can control this item when "2 ZONE" of <Audio Setup> (page 12) is set to "OFF". *3 You can control this item when Low Pass Filter is not set to Through.
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 <Dual Zone System Setting> (page 45). - Select Main source by [SRC] button. - Adjust the volume of Front channel by [VOL] knob. - Adjust the volume of Rear channel by <Audio Control> (page 11). - The Audio Control has no effect on sub source. You can use the Dual Zone System with the Auxiliary input sources listed below. - Internal auxiliary input

Subwoofer Output

Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF. Push the Control knob toward [AM] for at least 2 seconds. Each time you push the knob, Subwoofer output switches ON and OFF. When it is ON, "SW ON" is displayed.
You can control this function when "2 ZONE" of <Audio Setup> (page 12) is set to "OFF".

5 Exit Audio Setup mode

TEL Mute Speaker Setting
Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type. The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in.

1 Enter Standby

Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STANDBY" display.
When a call comes in "CALL" is displayed. The audio system pauses. Listening to the audio during a call Press the [SRC] button. The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON. When the call ends Hang up the phone. The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON.

The text display in the Upper text display part In Tuner source
Push the Control knob towards [4] or []. Select the "Display Type C"/"Display Type D" display.
6 Select the text display part
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. The cursor ( ) moves to the selected text display part. Select the text Push the Control knob towards [4] or []. Refer to the table described later for setting items.
You can switch the information displayed in Upper text display part, Middle text display part and Lower text display part when "Display Type C" is selected. You can switch the information displayed in Upper text display part and Lower text display part when "Display Type D" is selected. Same information cannot be displayed in Upper text display part, Middle text display part and Lower text display part. However, the blank display is able to have multiple selections. Album name cannot be displayed in WMA file. (KDCMP732 only)
*1 KDC-X790 only. * If the contents of the information cannot be displayed, Play time or Frequency is displayed.
The text display in the Middle text display part In Tuner source
Information Clock Date Blank Radio text (FM) (KDC-X790 only) Display "Clock" "Date" "Blank" "Radio Text"*
Information Clock Date Blank Channel Name Song Title Artist Name Composer name Category Name Label Comment Display "Clock" "Date" "Blank" "Channel Name" "Song Title" "Artist Name" "Composer Name" "Category Name" "Label Name" "Comment"
Information Clock Date Blank Disc title Track title Disc name Display "Clock" "Date" "Blank" "Disc Title"* "Track Title"* "DNPS"
* If the contents of the information cannot be displayed, Kenwood Logo is displayed. However, in HD Radio source, the display becomes blank.
Information Clock Date Blank Song title & Artist name Album name & Artist name Folder name File name Display "Clock" "Date" "Blank" "Title/Artist"* "Album/Artist"* "Folder Name" "File Name"

The text display in the Lower text display part In Tuner source
Information Indicator Clock Date Blank Radio text (FM) (KDC-X790 only) Display "Status" "Clock" "Date" "Blank" "Radio Text"*
Information Clock Date Blank Display "Clock" "Date" "Blank"
Information Indicator Clock Date Blank Disc title Track title Disc name Display "Status" "Clock" "Date" "Blank" "Disc Title"* "Track Title"* "DNPS"
Information Clock Date Blank Title Display "Clock" "Date" "Blank" "Title"*
Information Indicator Clock Date Blank Song title & Artist name Album name & Artist name Folder name File name Display "Status" "Clock" "Date" "Blank" "Title/Artist"* "Album/Artist"* "Folder Name" "File Name"
Display Type B/ Display Type C/ Display Type D

Font Color Select

Selecting the display font color.
Information Indicator Clock Date Blank Display "Status" "Clock" "Date" "Blank"
Push the Control knob towards [4] or []. Select the "Display Type B"/ "Display Type C"/ "Display Type D" display.
Information Indicator Clock Date Blank Title Display "Status" "Clock" "Date" "Blank" "Title"*
5 Enter Font Color select mode
Press the [4] ("COLOR") button.
Select the row (Display Type C/ Display Type D only) Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. The cursor ( ) moves to the selected text display part. Select the Font Color Push the Control knob towards [4] or [].
Information Indicator Clock Date Blank Channel Name Song Title Artist Name Composer name Category Name Label Comment Display "Status" "Clock" "Date" "Blank" "Channel Name" "Song Title" "Artist Name" "Composer Name" "Category Name" "Label Name" "Comment"
When you selected the Display Type B display, select an easy viewable font color. The "Status" item of Display type C/D can be set; however, the actual display color does not change. This function can be set for each display type.
* If the contents of the information cannot be displayed, indicator is displayed. However, In HD Radio source, a display becomes a blank display.

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 the Program Type to register
Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 26).
3 Register the Program Type
Press the [AUTO] button for at least 2 seconds.
Confirming the Program Type Press the [AUTO] button. The Program Type is displayed for 5 seconds.

4 Exit PTY mode

Press the Control knob.

Program Type preset

Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory and quick recall.
Presetting the Program Type
1 Select the Program Type to preset
2 Preset the Program Type
Speech and Music include the Program type below. Music: No.7 19, 21 Speech: No.3 6, 20, The Program Type can be put in the [1] [6] button memory and recalled quickly. Refer to the <Program Type preset> (page 27).
Press the desired [1] [6] button for at least 2 seconds.
Recalling the preset Program Type
3 Search for the selected Program Type
station Push the Control knob towards [4] or []. When you want to search for other stations, push toward [4] or [] of the Control knob again.
When selected Program Type is not found, "NO PTY" is displayed. Select another Program Type.
2 Recall the Program Type
CD/Audio file/External disc control features

Track number

Play time

IN indicator

Playing CD & Audio file
When there is no disc inserted
When a disc is inserted Press the [SRC] button. Select the "Compact Disc" display. Pause and play Press the Control knob. Each time you press the knob, the audio pauses or plays. Eject the disc

1 Open the panel

Press the [0] button.

2 Insert a disc.

When the faceplate slides open, it might interfere with the shift lever or other vehicle function. If this happens, pay attention to safety and move the shift lever or take an appropriate action to remove the obstacle, then operate the unit. Insert the disc horizontal to the slot. If you insert the Disc as you push down on the Disc, it may scratch the Disc.

1 Eject the disc

2 Return the panel to the original position
For KDC-X790, you can play the disc (ACDrive disc) made by Media Manager by the same operation. You can cancel the announcement when selecting the folder by <Voice Index> (page 50) during the play of the ACDrive. (KDC-X790 only) When a disc is inserted the "IN" indicator is ON.

Text/Title Scroll

Scrolling the displayed CD text, Audio file text, or MD title. Push the Control knob toward [FM] for at least 2 seconds.

Letter Seek

You can search for the song, you want to play, by selecting the initial of Genre name, Artist name, or Album name.
2 Enter the Letter Seek mode
Press the [1] ("S.MODE") button for at least 1 second.
This operation does not function when <All Random Play> (page 31) is ON. This function is available only when the Play mode is set Genre, Artist, or Album.
Cancelling the Letter Seek Press the [1] ("EXIT") button.

3 Start the Letter Seek

Push the Control knob towards [4] or []. The initial of Genre name, Artist name, or Album name is displayed and announced in order.
The announcement of the initial can be canceled by <Voice Index> (page 50). When you push the Control knob to the reverse [4] or [] during Letter Seek, the initial is displayed and announced in the reversed order. Once Letter Seek starts, it cannot be cancelled.
4 Select the song to play
Press the Control knob when the initial of the song you are searching is displayed and announced. The selected initial group plays.

Channel number

Select SIRIUS Satellite Radio Mode
Selecting the SIRIUS Satellite Radio Tuner (optional accessory) connected to this unit.

Switching Seek Mode

Sets the seeking mode. Press the [AUTO] button. Each time you press the button, the Seek mode alternates between the operations shown in the table below. Display Operation "Seek Mode Channel" Normal manual seeking control. "Seek Mode Preset" Search in order of the channels in the Preset memory.
Selecting SIRIUS Mode Press the [SRC] button. Select the "SIRIUS" display.
You need to subscribe to SIRIUS to receive the service by SIRIUS Satellite Radio. Consult SIRIUS if "CALL 888539-SIRIUS TO SUBSCRIBE" appears. The radio may take a little time to start receiving after you select the SIRIUS source. If the signal reception fails, "Acquiring Signal" appears.

Select the channel

Selecting the channel. Push the Control knob towards [4] or [].
Category and Channel Search
Selecting the channel and category you want to receive.

1 Select the G-Analyzer Horsepower Gauge
setup mode Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "Hp Gauge Setup" display.
2 Enter G-Analyzer Horsepower Gauge setup
mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. "Class Select" is displayed.

3 Select vehicle class

Push the Control knob towards [4] or []. Each time you push the knob, the vehicle class alternates between the modes shown in the table below. Display "Mid Size" "Full Size" "SUV" "Van/ Mini-Van" "Pickup Truck" "Sporty" "Compact"
4 Enter Weight Input mode
Press the Control knob. "Weight Input" is displayed.
5 Select the weight numbers
The weight input range is between 1000-9999 lbs.
6 Select the digits to enter
7 Repeat steps 5 and 6, and complete the

weight input.

8 Exit G-Analyzer Horsepower Gauge setup
mode Press the [NEXT] button.
G-Analyzer Horsepower Analysis
This measures the horsepower and displays graph and max power. It automatically saves the highest record.
5 To display the maximum power in the
section: Push the Control knob towards [4] or []. Each time you push the Control knob, the maximum power in the section is displayed.
Do not use G-Analyzer Horsepower Analysis on the Public roads. Do not use this product in any way that prevents you from driving safely. Follow all driving laws and use common sense when using this product.
6 Exit G-Analyzer Horsepower Analysis mode

Press the [NEXT] button.

Like your vehicles speedometer, G-Analyzer is no more than a measuring function. The HP or G value measured by this unit may not be completely accurate due to its simplified method of measurement. The G-Analyzer is only for reference and should not be used to confirm the horsepower specifications of your vehicle. Measuring after starting the car lowers the accuracy. The record will not be renewed if the measurement is discontinued. The graphs scale adjusts automatically to the horsepower value. The value of max power and record can be reset by <G-Analyzer Reset> (page 42).
Before alternating G-Analyzer Horsepower Analysis, you are required to setup <G-Analyzer Horsepower Gauge setup> (page 43).

Function of the KDC-MP732 In Audio file source Function of the KDC-X790 Other than Standby mode

Supreme Setting

When AAC, MP3 or WMA files encoded at a low bit rate (less than 96kbps (fs=32k, 44.1k, 48kHz)) are played, this function restores their high frequency region to approach the sound quality of equivalents of these files encoded at a high bit rate. Processing is optimized for the compression format used (AAC, MP3, or WMA), and adjustment is made for the bit rate used. Display "Supreme : ON" "Supreme : OFF" Setting Plays sound using the Supreme function. Plays the original sound stored in the audio file.

B.M.S. Frequency Offset

Setting the central frequency, boosted by B.M.S. Display "AMP FREQ : Normal" "AMP FREQ : Low" Setting Boost with the normal central frequency. Drop the normal central frequency 20%.
Function of the KDC-X790 When LX AMP unit connecting

AMP Control

You can control the LX AMP connected to the unit.
The sound effect may be imperceptible depending on the relationship between the audio file format and setting.
1 Select AMP Control mode
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "AMS Control" display.

2 Enter AMP Control mode

Function of the KDC-X790 Other than Standby mode
3 Select the AMP Control item for adjustment
For the details on the AMP Control item, see the Instruction manual attached to the LX AMP.
B.M.S. (Bass Management System)
Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the main unit. Display "AMP Bass : Flat" "AMP Bass : +6" "AMP Bass : +12" "AMP Bass : +18" Setting Bass boost level is flat. Bass boost level is low (+6dB). Bass boost level is mid (+12dB). Bass boost level is high (+18dB).
4 Adjust the AMP Control item

5 Exit AMP Control mode

You cannot use the LX AMP operation during standby mode.
Refer to the catalog or instruction manual for power amplifiers that can be controlled from this unit. For amplifiers, there are the models you can set from Flat to +18 dB, and the models you can set from Flat to +12 dB. When an amplifier that can only be set to +12 is connected to the unit, "AMP Bass : +18" will not work correctly even if it is selected.

In HD Radio mode

Traffic Information
Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic bulletin starts even when you arent listening to the radio. Display "TI : OFF" "TI : ON" Setting The Traffic Information function is OFF. The Traffic Information function is ON.

Picture downloading

Downloading movies, wallpapers and G-Graphic. You can use downloaded pictures for the display of this unit.

1 Insert a CD-R/CD-RW.

Insert a CD-R/CD-RW containing files to be downloaded into this unit. Refer to <Playing CD & Audio file> (page 28) for details. Our URL http://www.kenwood.net-disp.com describes how to make CD-R/CD-RW.

2 Enter Standby

3 Enter Menu mode
4 Select the downloading mode
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "DISP Data DL" display.
5 Enter the downloading mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. "File Check!!" is displayed.
6 Select files to be downloaded
PICTURE ENGINE Picture Engine is an application software distributed from Kenwood's official website. Utilizing this software, you can create an original still image file. As for the download of application, please browse "http://www. kenwood.net-disp.com/" for directions.

7 Start downloading

Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds. "Downloading" is displayed. When the downloading finishes, "Finished Download" is displayed.
Picture downloading may take as long as 10 minutes.
Quantity (Movie, Picture)
Cancelling Downloading Press the [MENU] button.
Function of the KDC-X790 Function of ACDrive disc Other than Standby mode

Voice Index

Setting the announcement during the play of ACDrive disc. Display "Voice Index : ON" "Voice Index : OFF" Setting Guide is announced. Not be announced.

Audio Preset Memory

Registering the value setup by Sound Control. The memory cannot be erased by the Reset button.

1 Setup Sound Control

Refer to the following operations to setup the Sound Control.
- <Audio Control> (page 11) - <Audio Setup> (page 12)
Function of the KDC-X790 In CD mode
ACDrive firmware version display
Displaying the firmware version with the ACDrive function.
3 Select Audio Preset mode
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "Audio Preset" display.
1 Select the firmware version display mode
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "ACD F/W Version" display.
4 Enter Audio Preset mode
5 Select the Audio Preset Memory

Audio file source

Cannot play an Audio file. The media is scratched or dirty. Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on <About CDs> (page 7). The sound skips when an Audio file is being played. The media is scratched or dirty. Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on <About CDs> (page 7). The recording condition is bad. Record the media again or use another media. The Audio file track time isnt displayed correctly. -- There are times when it isnt displayed correctly according to the Audio file recording conditions. Supreme does not take effect when it is turned ON. Little high-frequency component. Supreme would not take effect with songs with little high-frequency component. Songs that have not been encoded at bit rates at 96 kbps or less (fs = 32k, 44.1 k, 48 kHz) or those that have been encoded at a variable bit rate cannot be decoded to reproduce their highfrequency components. ---
The messages shown below display your systems condition.
Eject: No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded. Load the disc magazine properly. No CD in the unit. Insert the CD. No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. Load a disc into the disc magazine. No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. Load a disc into the disc magazine. The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upsidedown. The CD is scratched a lot. Clean the CD and load it correctly. The CD is upside-down. Load the CD correctly. Nothing has been recorded on the MD. No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a title. Media was played that doesnt have data recorded that the unit can play. Use media that has data recorded that the unit can play.

No Disc:

TOC Error:
Error 05: Blank Disc: No Track: Error 15:

HD Radio source

No sound can be heard, or the volume is low. The preset broadcast station is not transmitting in the mode that was set with <Receive mode Setting> (page 47). Please set <Receive mode Setting> to "Auto". In digital AM broadcasting, receive mode switches between stereo and monaural too often. Receiving condition is bad or unstable. Stereo is chosen when receiving condition is good, and it switches to monaural when the condition becomes bad. HD Radio tuner is connected to KCA-S210A or other units. Connect the HD Radio tuner directly to this unit.

No Music Data: Media was played that doesnt have data recorded that the unit can play. Use media that has data recorded that the unit can play. Files for picture downloading only are recorded in CD-R/CD-RW. No Panel: The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to this unit has been removed. Replace it. The unit is malfunctioning for some reason. Press the reset button on the unit. If the "Error 77" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the unit is malfunctioning for some reason. Check the disc magazine. And then press the reset button on the unit. If the "Mecha Error" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center.

Error 77:

Mecha Error:

Hold Error:

The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds 60C (140F), stopping all operation. Cool down the unit by opening the windows or turning on the air conditioner. As the temperature falls below 60C (140F), the disc will start playing again. Attempted to display DNPS during the CD play having no disc names preset. Radio text data is being received. Text for the SIRIUS tuner source is being received. Discs are being exchanged in the Disc changer. The unit is reading the data on the disc. The CD player section is not operating properly. Reinsert the CD. If the CD cannot be ejected or the display continues to flash even when the CD has been properly reinserted, please switch off the power and consult your nearest service center.
Cant Download: Download Error: This unit does not work properly for some reason. Press the reset button to download it again. If this error is still displayed, consult a local Kenwood dealer. No Display File: No file that can be downloaded is contained in the CD-ROM. Make sure that a files created with referring to <http://www.kenwood.netdisp.com> is contained in the CD-ROM. Do not delete the extension (.kbm) created when the file was created. Incorrect File: The file selected to be downloaded has a format that this unit cannot read. Recreate the file. Writing failed while the file was downloaded. Try the downloading again.

No Name: Waiting:

Load: Reading: IN (Blink):

Writing Error:

Protect (Blink): The speaker wire has a short-circuit or touches the chassis of the vehicle, and then the protection function is activated. Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly and press the reset button. Unsupported File: An Audio file is played with a format that this unit cant support. ---Copy Protection: A copy-protected file is played. ----