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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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.

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.
For the playable audio file, media, and devices, refer to <About Audio file> (page 45).
Pause and play: Control knob Switches between pause and play each time this button is pressed. USB device removing: [0] Press this button for 2 seconds or longer to select the remove mode, and the remove the USB device. During the remove mode, USB REMOVE is displayed. Music search: Control knob Changes the music when pushing toward left or right. Fast reverses or forwards the music while keeping pushing toward left or right. (No sound is output while playing audio file.) Folder search: Control knob Changes the folder containing the audio file when pushing toward up or down.

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
3 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. The presently selected Auxiliary input display is displayed.
4 Select the Auxiliary input display
Turn the Control knob. AUX/ DVD/ PORTABLE/ GAME/ VIDEO/ TV
Turn the Control knob and push the center when the desired item is displayed.
3 Select the Illumination Color
Turn the Control knob and push the center when the desired item is displayed. Select the color from Variable Scan/ Color1 Color 10/ User. Creating User color You can create your original color during the selection from Color1 Color10. The color you created can be called when you select User. 1. Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. Enter the detail color adjustment mode. 2. Set the color. Operation type Operation To select the color to adjust. Push the Control knob towards right (red, green, or blue) or left. To adjust color. Turn the Control knob or push it (Range: 0 9) towards up or down. 3. Press the Control knob. Exit the detail color adjustment mode.
5 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode
When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time is registered, and the Auxiliary input display setting mode closes. The Auxiliary input display can be set only when the built-in auxiliary input or the auxiliary input of optional KCA-S220A is used. On the KCA-S220A, AUX EXT is displayed by default. AUX source is initially set to OFF. Before display setting, set Built in AUX described in <Function Control> (page 6) to ON. : Select MENU > Built in AUX

Press the Control knob. DIAL INITIAL PHONE BOOK OUT-CALL IN-CALL MISSED CALLS Methods of operations in the above modes are described below.
2 Press the Control knob.
Select the DIAL, PHONE BOOK, OUT-CALL, IN-CALL, or MISSED CALLS display.

3 Enter preset dial mode

3 Exit the dialing method mode
4 Select the number you want to recall from the
memory Turn the Control knob or push it towards up or down.
5 Press the Control knob.
Phone number is displayed.
Dial a number 1 Enter dialing method mode
6 Exit the preset dial mode

7 Make a call

You need to register the preset dial number. (page 23)
2 Select the number dial mode
Press the Control knob. Select the DIAL display.

3 Enter a phone number

Press the number ([1] [0]), #([FM]), *([AM]), or +([]) button on the remote controller.

4 Make a call

Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote controller.
To erase the entered phone number digit by digit: Press the [4] button on the remote controller.
You can input max 32 digits.
Calling a number in the Phone Book 1 Enter dialing method mode
Calling a number in the call log 1 Enter dialing method mode
2 Select the call log mode
Press the Control knob. Select the OUT-CALL (outgoing call), IN-CALL (incoming call), or MISSED CALLS (missed call) display.
2 Select the Phone Book mode
Press the Control knob. Select the INITIAL display, proceed to step 3. Select the PHONE BOOK display, proceed to step 4.
3 Select a name or phone number
Turn the Control knob or push it towards up or down.
Operation type Move to the next character. Operation Turn the Control knob or push it towards right or left. Move to the next row. Push the Control knob towards up or down. Determine the selected initial. Press the Control knob.
Switching between Display Modes Press the [FNC] button. Pressing this button each time switches between name and telephone number.

4 Select the name

Operation type Move to the next phone number. Move to the next name. Operation Turn the Control knob or push it towards up or down. Push the Control knob towards right or left.
The outgoing call list and the incoming call list, and the missed call list are the lists of calls originated from and received at this unit. They are not the ones stored in the cell-phone memory.

5 Make a call

During search, a non-accent character such as u is searched for instead of an accent character such as.
Make a voice dialing call 1 Enter voice recognize mode
Select BT > Voice Recognize. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6). Ready is displayed.
Registering to the Preset Dial Number List 1 Enter the phone number you wish to register
Enter the phone number with reference to the following: Dial a number/ Calling a number in the call log/ Calling a number in the Phone Book

PB Name? is displayed. When a beep is heard, utter the name within 2 second.

3 PN Type is displayed.

When a beep is heard, utter the category within 2 second.
This step is the same as step 3 of the procedure in <Calling a number in the Phone Book>. You can make a call or select a category.
Exit the Preset Memory mode Press the [ ] button.
If your voice cannot be recognized, a message is displayed. Pressing the Control knob allows you to retry voice input. (page 54) Both the name and category requires registration of a voice tag. (page 39) Audio sound is not output during voice recognize.
Display of phone number type (category)
The category items in the Phone Book are displayed as follows: Display GENERAL / HOME / OFFICE / MOBILE / OTHER / Information General Home Office Mobile Other
For details on the Bluetooth Audio player which can be connected, see <About the Bluetooth Audio player> (page 47). You need to register your Bluetooth Audio player before using it with this unit. For more details, see <Registering Bluetooth device> (page 36). You to select the Bluetooth audio player you wish to connect. Refer to <Selecting the Bluetooth device You Wish to Connect> (page 37).
Selecting Bluetooth Audio source Press the [SRC] button. Select the BT Audio display. For how to select source item, refer to <Power/ Source Select button> of <Basic Operation> (page 4). Pause and play Press the Control knob. Music Search Push the Control knob towards right or left.
All or some of the operations above cannot be performed if the Bluetooth audio player is not ready for remote control. Switching between Bluetooth audio sources does not start or stop playback automatically. Perform the operation for starting or stopping playback. Some audio players cannot be controlled remotely or reconnected after Bluetooth disconnection. Operate the main unit of the audio player to connect Bluetooth.
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.

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"

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.
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.
This unit allows up to eight digits to be input for a PIN code. If a PIN code cannot be input from this unit, it can be input from the Bluetooth device. If there are 5 or more Bluetooth devices registered, you cannot register a new Bluetooth device. If the error message appears even though the PIN code is correct, try <Registering Special Bluetooth device> (page 36).
When registering from Bluetooth devices
1 Turn on the control unit. 2 Start registering a unit by operating the
Bluetooth device By operating the Bluetooth device, register the hands-free unit (pairing). Select KENWOOD BT CD/R-2P2/ KENWOOD BT200 from the list of connected units.
Registering Special Bluetooth device
Allow registration of a special device that cannot be registered normally (pairing).

3 Enter a PIN code

Input the PIN code registered as mentioned in <Registering PIN Code> (page 36). Check that registration is complete on the Bluetooth device.
1 Select Special device registration mode
Select MENU > SPCL DVC Select. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
4 By operating the Bluetooth device, start handsfree connection.
When registering from this unit
2 Enter Special device registration mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. A list is displayed.
1 Select Bluetooth device registration mode
Select MENU > Device Regist. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).

3 Select a device name

Turn the Control knob and push the center when the desired device name is displayed. If Completed is displayed, registration is completed.
2 Enter Bluetooth device registration mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. Search for the Bluetooth device. When search is completed, Finished is displayed.
4 Go through the procedure of <Registering
Bluetooth device> (page 36) and complete the registration (pairing).

3 Select the Bluetooth device
Turn the Control knob and push the center when the desired Bluetooth device is displayed.
Cancelling Special device registration mode Press the [FNC] button for at least 1 second.

4 Input the PIN code

Operation type Select the numbers. Move to the next digit. Delete the last digit. Operation Turn the Control knob or push it towards up or down. Push the Control knob towards right. Push the Control knob towards left.
If the device name is not in the list, select Other Phones.

Registering PIN Code

By operating the Bluetooth device, specify the PIN code necessary for registering this unit.

5 Transmit the PIN code

Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. If Pairing Success is displayed, registration is completed.
1 Select PIN code edit mode
Select MENU > PIN Code Edit. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
6 Return to the device list
7 Exit Bluetooth device registration mode
2 Enter PIN code edit mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. The current setting of PIN code is displayed.
3 By operating the cell-phone, start the handsfree connection.

3 Input the PIN code

To clear the downloading completion message Press any button.
Up to 1000 phone numbers can be registered for each registered cell-phone. Up to 32 digits can be registered for each phone number along with up to 50* characters representing a name. (* 50: Number of alphabetic alphabetical characters. Fewer characters can be input depending on the type of characters.) To cancel downloading of the phone book data, operate the cell-phone.

4 Register a PIN code

Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. If Completed is displayed, registration is completed.
5 Exit PIN code edit mode
By default, 0000 is specified. A PIN code can be specified with up to eight digits.
Selecting the Bluetooth device You Wish to Connect
When two or more Bluetooth devices have already been registered, you need to select the Bluetooth device you wish to use.
Downloading the Phone Book
Download the phone book data from the cellphone to this unit so that you can use the Phone Book of this unit.
1 Select Bluetooth device selection mode
Cell-phone Select MENU > Phone Selection. Audio player Select MENU > Audio Selection. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).
To download automatically If the cell-phone supports a phone book synchronization function, the phone book is downloaded automatically after Bluetooth connection.

: Folder Folder : Audio file Audio fi
Update iPod/iPhone software to the latest version. The word iPod appearing in this manual indicates the iPod or the iPhone connected with the iPod connection cable* (optional accessory). * Not supported model KCA-iP500. Refer to the web site for connectable iPod and iPod connection cable. www.kenwood.com/ipod/kca_ip/
If you start playback after connecting the iPod, the music that has been played by the iPod is played first. In this case, RESUMING is displayed without displaying a folder name, etc. Changing the browse item will display a correct title, etc. You cannot operate iPod if KENWOOD or displayed on iPod.
An online manual about audio files is put on the site, www.kenwood.com/audiofile/. On this online manual, detailed information and notes which are not written in this manual are provided. Make sure to read through the online manual as well.

About USB device

When the USB device is connected to this unit, it can be charged up provided that this unit is powered. Install the USB device in the place where it will not prevent you from driving your vehicle properly. You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub and Multi Card Reader. Take backups of the audio files used with this unit. The files can be erased depending on the operating conditions of the USB device. We shall have no compensation for any damage arising out of erasure of the stored data. No USB device comes with this unit. You need to purchase a commercially available USB device. When connecting the USB device, usage of the CA-U1EX (option) is recommended. Normal playback is not guaranteed when a cable other than the USB compatible cable is used. Connecting a cable whose total length is longer than 5 m can result in abnormal playback. English |
In this manual, the word USB device is used for flash memories and digital audio players which have USB terminals.
About Satellite Radio tuner (Optional)
This unit supports Satellite Radio tuners which are released by SIRIUS and XM. Refer to the instruction manual of Satellite radio tuner.
For operating KCA-BT100 (Optional)
The following control methods of the function for this unit may be different from the Instruction manual; therefore, refer to the following supplemental instruction. <Dialing by Using the Quick Dialing Function> 1. Press the Control knob. Select the display other than INITIAL. 2. Press the [ ] button. 3. Select the number to recall by turning the Control knob. 4. Press the Control knob. <Registering to the Preset Dial Number List> 1. Operation is the same. Refer to the instruction manual of KCA-BT100. 2. Press the [ ] button. 3. Select the number to memory by turning the Control knob. 4. Press the Control knob for at least 1 seconds. <Deleting a Registered Cell-Phone> Refer to <Deleting a Registered Bluetooth device> (page 38) in this instruction manual. <Menu System> For how to operate Menu, refer to <Function Control> in this instruction manual. About display Cell-Phone Status is displayed in the status display of this unit. Moreover, some displays are different from the description of KCA-BT100 Instruction Manual. Displays of KCA-BT100 Instruction Manual DISCONCT CONNECT PHN-DEL P-STATUS Actual displays on this unit HF Disconnect HF Connect Device Delete BT DVC Status

If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. Power control wire (Blue/White)

P.CONT

When using the optional power amplifier, connect to its power control terminal. Depending on what antenna you are using, connect either to the control terminal of the motor antenna, or to the power terminal for the booster amplifier of the film-type or short pole type antenna. Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone rings or during conversation. To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual.
Motor antenna control wire (Blue)

ANT. CONT

TEL mute wire (Brown)
Dimmer control wire (Orange / White)

ILLUMI

To car light control switch
Car fuse box Ignition wire (Red) Battery wire (Yellow) Ground wire (Black) (To car chassis) ACC
Ignition key switch Car fuse box (Main fuse)

+ Battery

Installation/Removing the Unit
non-Japanese cars Removing the hard rubber frame 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and
remove the two locks on the upper level. Upper the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure.
Lock Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place. Catch
Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip).

Accessory2 Removal tool

2 When the upper level is removed, remove the

lower two locations.

Japanese cars 1 Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber
frame> and then remove the hard rubber frame.
The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the same manner.
2 Align the holes in the unit (two locations on each
side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with the accessory screws. T N T N T/N
T: Toyota cars N: Nissan cars
Removing the Unit 1 Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber
2 Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots

on each side, as shown.

3 Lower the removal tool toward the bottom, and

The Touch Sensor Tone does not sound. The preout jack is being used. The Touch Sensor Tone cannot be output from the preout jack.

Tuner source

Radio reception is poor. The car antenna is not extended. Pull the antenna out all the way.

Disc source

The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead. The specified CD is quite dirty. Clean the CD, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on <Handling CDs> (page 3). The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified. Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified disc. The disc is severely scratched. Try another disc instead.

Audio file source

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 <Handling CDs> (page 3). The recording condition is bad. Record the media again or use another media.

Hands-free

The hands-free talk volume is low. The hands-free talk volume is set at a low level. The hands-free talk volume can be adjusted independently. Adjust it during hands-free talk. MENU > Mic Gain and NR Level <Function Control> (page6). No sound is heard from the rear speakers. You are talking in the hand-free talk mode. No sound is heard from the rear speakers in the hands-free talk mode. No beep is heard at reception of an incoming call. No beep is heard depending on the type of your cell-phone. The MENU > Call Beep of <Function Control> (page 6) is set ON. Voice is not recognized. The vehicle window is open. If the surrounding noise is large, voice cannot be recognized properly. Close the vehicle windows to reduce noise. Small voice. If voice is too small, it cannot be recognized properly. Speak into the microphone a little more loudly and naturally. The person uttering the voice tag is not the one who registered the it. Only the voice of the person who registered the voice tag can be recognized.
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.