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Refer to read through this instruction manual. KDC-X492 KDC-MP438U KDC-MP408U KDC-MP338 CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD MODE D'EMPLOI REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Kenwood Corporation '~ R~EIAOD'Y" H3'Radio· '!IREADY «i Me D Madefor @J iPod Take the time to the model and serial numbers whenever you obtain the...
Refer to read through this instruction manual. KDC-X492 KDC-MP438U KDC-MP408U KDC-MP338 CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD MODE D'EMPLOI REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Kenwood Corporation '~ R~EIAOD'Y" H3'Radio· '!IREADY «i Me D Madefor @J iPod Take the time to the model and serial numbers whenever you obtain the...
Instruction Manual
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... countries. See (page 16) for KDC-X492 is used to describe operations in iPod, USB device, and CD-R/RW as "audio files." Playing AAC, MP3, and WMA data This document refers to AAC, MP3, and WMA data stored in this document. iPod is trademark of Dolby Laboratories. 2 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 The "AAC' logo is...
... countries. See (page 16) for KDC-X492 is used to describe operations in iPod, USB device, and CD-R/RW as "audio files." Playing AAC, MP3, and WMA data This document refers to AAC, MP3, and WMA data stored in this document. iPod is trademark of Dolby Laboratories. 2 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 The "AAC' logo is...
Instruction Manual
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... a Bass Factor "BASS 0" Bass Extend "BASS EXT" - - Front 15 Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode) *Function of KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U. **Function of Audio Control You can adjust the following Audio Control items; Q ~ • "USER": The customized Bass, Middle, and...Boost** a System "B.BOOSH' "NATURAt'/ "USER"I"ROCK"j "POPS"I"EASY"/ "TOP40"/"JAZZ" "Ll"/"L2"I 6 KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U1KDC-MP338 Function of KDC-X492/KDC-MP40BU Adjusting the detail of KDC-MP338. S Exit the Detail Audio Control mode Press the Control knob for Control knob or ~ button. Right ...
... a Bass Factor "BASS 0" Bass Extend "BASS EXT" - - Front 15 Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode) *Function of KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U. **Function of Audio Control You can adjust the following Audio Control items; Q ~ • "USER": The customized Bass, Middle, and...Boost** a System "B.BOOSH' "NATURAt'/ "USER"I"ROCK"j "POPS"I"EASY"/ "TOP40"/"JAZZ" "Ll"/"L2"I 6 KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U1KDC-MP338 Function of KDC-X492/KDC-MP40BU Adjusting the detail of KDC-MP338. S Exit the Detail Audio Control mode Press the Control knob for Control knob or ~ button. Right ...
Instruction Manual
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... Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Setup mode Press the Control knob for when the tuner is optimal 11."""""_- Adjust the volume of KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U. *lKDC-X492 only. *2KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U only. *3KDC-MP338 only. ~ • Volume offset: Sets each source's volume as a source.) Dual lone System Main source and sub source (Auxiliary...
... Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Setup mode Press the Control knob for when the tuner is optimal 11."""""_- Adjust the volume of KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U. *lKDC-X492 only. *2KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U only. *3KDC-MP338 only. ~ • Volume offset: Sets each source's volume as a source.) Dual lone System Main source and sub source (Auxiliary...
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...) • When selecting "FOLDER NAME" while playing with iPod, names will be displayed depending on currently selected browsing items. In HD Radio source _ _WIiI I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U1KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 II.' Auxiliary input source I n _ 1 '. . . ._ _11I Source name "SOURCE NAME" Clock "CLOCK" 8 I ...radio source Channel name Music title Artist name Composer name Category name Label name Comment Band &Channel number Clock "CHANNEL NAME" "SONG TITLE" "ARTIST NAME" "COMPOSER NAME" "CATEGORY NAME" "LABEL NAME" "COMMENT" "CH NUMBER" "CLOCK" In Standby! In Tuner source 1 _ " _.. In CD...
...) • When selecting "FOLDER NAME" while playing with iPod, names will be displayed depending on currently selected browsing items. In HD Radio source _ _WIiI I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U1KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 II.' Auxiliary input source I n _ 1 '. . . ._ _11I Source name "SOURCE NAME" Clock "CLOCK" 8 I ...radio source Channel name Music title Artist name Composer name Category name Label name Comment Band &Channel number Clock "CHANNEL NAME" "SONG TITLE" "ARTIST NAME" "COMPOSER NAME" "CATEGORY NAME" "LABEL NAME" "COMMENT" "CH NUMBER" "CLOCK" In Standby! In Tuner source 1 _ " _.. In CD...
Instruction Manual
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...button. ~ • Input"O"to select disc 10. • Direct Disc Search cannot be performed during Random play or scan play. 10 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Function of remote control Direct Music Search Searchs the music by tracing the media file structure. 1 Enter Multi Jog Select mode Press the [MJOG...) button. _ - Function of USB/CD of Audio file List Select Search for the song you want to listen to root folder ...
...button. ~ • Input"O"to select disc 10. • Direct Disc Search cannot be performed during Random play or scan play. 10 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Function of remote control Direct Music Search Searchs the music by tracing the media file structure. 1 Enter Multi Jog Select mode Press the [MJOG...) button. _ - Function of USB/CD of Audio file List Select Search for the song you want to listen to root folder ...
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Function of KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U Function of iPod iPod Select Search for the song you want to listen to ... Select mode Press the [MJOG] button. ~ • Track Select is displayed. Press the Control knob. Function of the builtin CD player. • Track Select cannot be performed during Random play . "MULTI JOG ON" is available only during Random play or scan... Jog Select mode Press the [MJOG] button. ~ ~ • iPod Select cannot be performed during playing of Music CD Track Select Select the song you want to listen to by selecting the same menu item as that of item Return to...
Function of KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U Function of iPod iPod Select Search for the song you want to listen to ... Select mode Press the [MJOG] button. ~ • Track Select is displayed. Press the Control knob. Function of the builtin CD player. • Track Select cannot be performed during Random play . "MULTI JOG ON" is available only during Random play or scan... Jog Select mode Press the [MJOG] button. ~ ~ • iPod Select cannot be performed during playing of Music CD Track Select Select the song you want to listen to by selecting the same menu item as that of item Return to...
Instruction Manual
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...Security Code cannot be set while Audio file source of satellite radio. -OF-F/O-N-1*-/ Sets whether to display the red dotted line on . GIED "ESN" Displays the Electronic Serial "AUX" Number of CD/USB (excluding iPod). Sets the CD read mode, m • You can set while accessing ...Control knob towards up the following functions; In such a situation, turn it up or down . 12 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Em: Can be set during Satellite radio source. Menu Operation Menu System Set up or down . 3 Set the menu item Push the Control knob ...
...Security Code cannot be set while Audio file source of satellite radio. -OF-F/O-N-1*-/ Sets whether to display the red dotted line on . GIED "ESN" Displays the Electronic Serial "AUX" Number of CD/USB (excluding iPod). Sets the CD read mode, m • You can set while accessing ...Control knob towards up the following functions; In such a situation, turn it up or down . 12 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Em: Can be set during Satellite radio source. Menu Operation Menu System Set up or down . 3 Set the menu item Push the Control knob ...
Instruction Manual
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... Menu mode Select the "CLOCK ADJUST' display. S Repeat steps 3 and 4, and complete the Security Code. 6 Press the Control knob for at least 3 second. Function of KDC-X492 When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can control the LX AMP connected to "SECURITY CLR': • To deactivate the Security Code function, see...
... Menu mode Select the "CLOCK ADJUST' display. S Repeat steps 3 and 4, and complete the Security Code. 6 Press the Control knob for at least 3 second. Function of KDC-X492 When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can control the LX AMP connected to "SECURITY CLR': • To deactivate the Security Code function, see...
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... select menu items, refer to (page 12). 2 Set the Demonstration mode Press the Control knob for 10 seconds, the name at least 1 second. 14 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Digital broadcasts only. The presently selected Auxiliary input display is used. Demonstration mode Setting Turning the demonstration mode ON/OFF. 1 Select Demonstration item during...
... select menu items, refer to (page 12). 2 Set the Demonstration mode Press the Control knob for 10 seconds, the name at least 1 second. 14 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Digital broadcasts only. The presently selected Auxiliary input display is used. Demonstration mode Setting Turning the demonstration mode ON/OFF. 1 Select Demonstration item during...
Instruction Manual
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...by SIRIUS and XM. Changing the browse item will display a correct title, etc. • When the iPod is connected to this unit, "KENWOOD" or ",/" is displayed on the iPod to use the similar functions ofTuner features. We shall have USB terminals. • The word "iPod...usage of Satellite radio tuner. Appendix About Audio file • Playable Audio file AAC-LC (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) • Playable disc media CD-RiRW/ROM • Playable disc file format ISO 9660 Levell /2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name. • USB device Playable Model KDC-X492, KDC-MP438U, KDC-MP408U •...
...by SIRIUS and XM. Changing the browse item will display a correct title, etc. • When the iPod is connected to this unit, "KENWOOD" or ",/" is displayed on the iPod to use the similar functions ofTuner features. We shall have USB terminals. • The word "iPod...usage of Satellite radio tuner. Appendix About Audio file • Playable Audio file AAC-LC (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) • Playable disc media CD-RiRW/ROM • Playable disc file format ISO 9660 Levell /2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name. • USB device Playable Model KDC-X492, KDC-MP438U, KDC-MP408U •...
Instruction Manual
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Connect the wiring harness connector to the power source running through the fuse box. & Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and experience. Reconnect the 8 battery. 8. Always connect those wires to the unit. 6. If you use your own screws. If the power is not turned ON ("PROTECT" is displayed), the speaker wire may have a short-circuit or touched the chassis of the unconnected wires or the terminals. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the 8 battery. 2. Press the reset button. For safety's sake, leave the mounting and ...
Connect the wiring harness connector to the power source running through the fuse box. & Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and experience. Reconnect the 8 battery. 8. Always connect those wires to the unit. 6. If you use your own screws. If the power is not turned ON ("PROTECT" is displayed), the speaker wire may have a short-circuit or touched the chassis of the unconnected wires or the terminals. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the 8 battery. 2. Press the reset button. For safety's sake, leave the mounting and ...
Instruction Manual
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...) IConnect to the terminal that is required. FM/AM antenna input - _ (KDC-X492/MP438U/MP408U) ,--~=LTr;:'J"~"";t;I FM/AM antenna input (KDC-MP338) Fuse (lOA) To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory KDC-X492/MP438U :0:0] Rear preout L:O:O]R Front preout [0:0] SubWoofer preout KDC-MP408U LR 0 0 Rear preout/SubWoofer preout .~ KDC-MP338 OL Rear preout/SubWoofer preout OR If no connections are using...
...) IConnect to the terminal that is required. FM/AM antenna input - _ (KDC-X492/MP438U/MP408U) ,--~=LTr;:'J"~"";t;I FM/AM antenna input (KDC-MP338) Fuse (lOA) To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory KDC-X492/MP438U :0:0] Rear preout L:O:O]R Front preout [0:0] SubWoofer preout KDC-MP408U LR 0 0 Rear preout/SubWoofer preout .~ KDC-MP338 OL Rear preout/SubWoofer preout OR If no connections are using...
Instruction Manual
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... slots on the removal tool. 5 Pull the unit all the way out with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place. MAX. H@ I 20 KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 If the unit is removed, remove the lower two locations. ~ ~ • The frame can be removed from the catch pins on each side) with...
... slots on the removal tool. 5 Pull the unit all the way out with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place. MAX. H@ I 20 KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 If the unit is removed, remove the lower two locations. ~ ~ • The frame can be removed from the catch pins on each side) with...
Instruction Manual
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... and then reconnect it. ¢ Confirm that the unit can remove the USB device/iPod safely. 22 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 The CD is not operating properly. ¢ Reinsert the CD. And then press the reset button on the unit. READ ERROR: The file system of the vehicle, and ...is upsidedown. NA FILE: An Audio file is repeated, use other than USB. If the same display is played with the disc magazine. The CD is connected. ¢ Remove the USB device without entering the remove mode. n" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. If...
... and then reconnect it. ¢ Confirm that the unit can remove the USB device/iPod safely. 22 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 The CD is not operating properly. ¢ Reinsert the CD. And then press the reset button on the unit. READ ERROR: The file system of the vehicle, and ...is upsidedown. NA FILE: An Audio file is repeated, use other than USB. If the same display is played with the disc magazine. The CD is connected. ¢ Remove the USB device without entering the remove mode. n" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. If...
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English I Load (CD) KDC-X492 :4000 mV/l0 kO KDC-MP438U/MP408U/MP338 : 2500 mV/10 kO Preout impedance :::;; 600 0 Auxiliary input Frequency response (±1 dB) : 20 Hz - 20 kHz Input Maximum Voltage : 1200 mV...(25 ~V) CD player section Laser diode : GaAIAs Digital filter (D/A) : 8 Times Over Sampling DIA Converter : 24 Bit Spindle speed : 500 - 200 rpm (CLV) Wow & Flutter : Below Measurable Limit Frequency response (±1 dB) : 10Hz - 20 kHz Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) KDC-X492 : 0.008 % KDC-MP438U/MP408U/MP338: 0.01 dB Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz) KDC-X492: 110 dB KDC-MP438U/MP408U...
English I Load (CD) KDC-X492 :4000 mV/l0 kO KDC-MP438U/MP408U/MP338 : 2500 mV/10 kO Preout impedance :::;; 600 0 Auxiliary input Frequency response (±1 dB) : 20 Hz - 20 kHz Input Maximum Voltage : 1200 mV...(25 ~V) CD player section Laser diode : GaAIAs Digital filter (D/A) : 8 Times Over Sampling DIA Converter : 24 Bit Spindle speed : 500 - 200 rpm (CLV) Wow & Flutter : Below Measurable Limit Frequency response (±1 dB) : 10Hz - 20 kHz Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) KDC-X492 : 0.008 % KDC-MP438U/MP408U/MP338: 0.01 dB Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz) KDC-X492: 110 dB KDC-MP438U/MP408U...