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... Serial number _ US Residence Only © 864-3955-00/00 (KW) 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 number _ US Residence Only © 864-3955-00/00 (KW) 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...
Instruction Manual
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... 21 Specification s 23 Panel illustrations used to control these data. Refer to the section on "Audio Files" to describe operations in iPod, USB device, and CD-R/RW as "audio files." The "AAC' logo is trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.s. iPod is used in this document The control panel for...
... 21 Specification s 23 Panel illustrations used to control these data. Refer to the section on "Audio Files" to describe operations in iPod, USB device, and CD-R/RW as "audio files." The "AAC' logo is trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.s. iPod is used in this document The control panel for...
Instruction Manual
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... level Middle Center Frequency "MID F" 0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0 kHz - _...,..,. Front 15 Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode) *Function of KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U. **Function of Audio Control Press the Control knob for each source. 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC]... Detail Audio item to the setting.) Bass level "BASS t' -8 - +8 Middle level "MID t' -8 - +8 Treble level "TRE I 6 KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U1KDC-MP338 On the KDC-MP338, this item can set the Bass Extend to select Basic Audio items, see (page 6). 2 Enter Detail adjustment mode of...
... level Middle Center Frequency "MID F" 0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0 kHz - _...,..,. Front 15 Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode) *Function of KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U. **Function of Audio Control Press the Control knob for each source. 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC]... Detail Audio item to the setting.) Bass level "BASS t' -8 - +8 Middle level "MID t' -8 - +8 Treble level "TRE I 6 KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U1KDC-MP338 On the KDC-MP338, this item can set the Bass Extend to select Basic Audio items, see (page 6). 2 Enter Detail adjustment mode of...
Instruction Manual
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..." Reverse (180°)/ Normal (0°) Volume offset "V-OFFSET" -8 - ±O (AUX: -8- +8) Loudness* "LOUDNESS" OFF/ON Dual Zone System* "2Z0NE" OFF/ON *Function 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 difference from the basic volume. • Loudness: Compensates for...
..." Reverse (180°)/ Normal (0°) Volume offset "V-OFFSET" -8 - ±O (AUX: -8- +8) Loudness* "LOUDNESS" OFF/ON Dual Zone System* "2Z0NE" OFF/ON *Function 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 difference from the basic volume. • Loudness: Compensates for...
Instruction Manual
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II.' In CD &Externaldiscsource Disc title Track title (In External disc source) ... Station name "STATION NAME" Music title/ Artist name/ Album name/ Genre "TITLE" Frequency "FREQUENCY" Clock "CLOCK" In Satellite radio source Channel name Music title Artist name Composer name Category name Label name Comment Band &Channel number Clock "CHANNEL NAME" "SONG TITLE"... source will be displayed depending on currently selected browsing items. In HD Radio source _ _WIiI I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U1KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Music title &Artist name "TITLE/ARTIST" Album name &Artist name...
II.' In CD &Externaldiscsource Disc title Track title (In External disc source) ... Station name "STATION NAME" Music title/ Artist name/ Album name/ Genre "TITLE" Frequency "FREQUENCY" Clock "CLOCK" In Satellite radio source Channel name Music title Artist name Composer name Category name Label name Comment Band &Channel number Clock "CHANNEL NAME" "SONG TITLE"... source will be displayed depending on currently selected browsing items. In HD Radio source _ _WIiI I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U1KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Music title &Artist name "TITLE/ARTIST" Album name &Artist name...
Instruction Manual
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... l i 92.1 MHz (FM) [0], [9], [2], [1] 810 kHz (AM) [0], [8], [1], [0] Cancelling Direct Access Tuning Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. the frequencies in steps of a minimum of KDC-MP40BU Frequency Step Setting Changing the tuning frequency step. The frequency step changes to FM band 200 kHz. @2 • When the same operation is repeated...
... l i 92.1 MHz (FM) [0], [9], [2], [1] 810 kHz (AM) [0], [8], [1], [0] Cancelling Direct Access Tuning Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. the frequencies in steps of a minimum of KDC-MP40BU Frequency Step Setting Changing the tuning frequency step. The frequency step changes to FM band 200 kHz. @2 • When the same operation is repeated...
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... folder name indicates that this folder is being played, the following play ) Press the [6) button. Function of Random play or scan play . Function of USB/CD of iPod, Random play, or scan play . Randomly plays the music in the disc changer is preceded or followed by tracing the media file structure... Random play or scan play ) Press the [4) button. When file name is displayed, is displayed. Playing the Current Song or Disc Repeatedly. (Repeat play . 10 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Push the Control knob towards left .
... folder name indicates that this folder is being played, the following play ) Press the [6) button. Function of Random play or scan play . Function of USB/CD of iPod, Random play, or scan play . Randomly plays the music in the disc changer is preceded or followed by tracing the media file structure... Random play or scan play ) Press the [4) button. When file name is displayed, is displayed. Playing the Current Song or Disc Repeatedly. (Repeat play . 10 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Push the Control knob towards left .
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Function of KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U Function of iPod iPod Select Search for the song you want to listen to by selecting the same menu item as that of Music CD Track Select Select the song you want to listen to Top menu Turn the Control knob. Function of iPod. 1 Enter Multi Jog Select ...JOG ON" is played. Press the Control knob. Push the Control knob towards up for and playing a song Movement between items Selection of the builtin CD player. • Track Select cannot be performed during playing of item Return to previous item Return to by turning the control knob. 1 Enter Multi ...
Function of KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U Function of iPod iPod Select Search for the song you want to listen to by selecting the same menu item as that of Music CD Track Select Select the song you want to listen to Top menu Turn the Control knob. Function of iPod. 1 Enter Multi Jog Select ...JOG ON" is played. Press the Control knob. Push the Control knob towards up for and playing a song Movement between items Selection of the builtin CD player. • Track Select cannot be performed during playing of item Return to previous item Return to by turning the control knob. 1 Enter Multi ...
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...the following functions; GIED: Can be set while HD Radio source. - : Can be displayed or referenced, Make a note of KDC-MP338. In such a situation, turn it up or down . 12 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 "DIMMER"*4 ON/OFF* "DOT LINE" OW/...OFF "SWPRE"*1.4 REAR*/ SUB-W "AMP"*1,2 OW/OFF Adjusts the brightness of CD/USB (excluding iPod). Sets the display when switched r.tm3 to AUX source, source to enter Push the Control knob towards up , 1 Select Security Code item during Satellite radio...
...the following functions; GIED: Can be set while HD Radio source. - : Can be displayed or referenced, Make a note of KDC-MP338. In such a situation, turn it up or down . 12 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 "DIMMER"*4 ON/OFF* "DOT LINE" OW/...OFF "SWPRE"*1.4 REAR*/ SUB-W "AMP"*1,2 OW/OFF Adjusts the brightness of CD/USB (excluding iPod). Sets the display when switched r.tm3 to AUX source, source to enter Push the Control knob towards up , 1 Select Security Code item during Satellite radio...
Instruction Manual
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... Select the "CLOCK ADJUST' display. "CLEAR" is displayed. Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select Clock Adjustment item during Menu mode Select the "SECURITY CLR" display. Function of KDC-X492 When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can control the LX AMP connected to (page 12). 2 Enter Security Code mode Press the Control...
... Select the "CLOCK ADJUST' display. "CLEAR" is displayed. Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select Clock Adjustment item during Menu mode Select the "SECURITY CLR" display. Function of KDC-X492 When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can control the LX AMP connected to (page 12). 2 Enter Security Code mode Press the Control...
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... digital broadcast. For how to select menu items, refer to (page 12). 2 Enter Receive mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. 14 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Digital broadcasts only. For how to select menu items, refer to (page 12). 2 Set the Demonstration mode Press the Control knob for at...
... digital broadcast. For how to select menu items, refer to (page 12). 2 Enter Receive mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. 14 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Digital broadcasts only. For how to select menu items, refer to (page 12). 2 Set the Demonstration mode Press the Control knob for at...
Instruction Manual
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In Satellite Radio tuner source ~ Preset band select [FM] Channel select ~ [~]/[~] ~ Recall preset channels [1] - [6] ~ ~ About[((~] This button is used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is pressed ... of remote control VOL-~~ A U D - - +_ _ $11( __-+++--An *!--DIRECT In Tuner/HD Radio source ~ Band select [FM]/[AM] Station select ~ [~]/[~] ~ Recall preset stations [1] - [6] In CD/USB source Music select ~ [~]/[~J ~ Folder/Disc select [FM]/[AM] ~ [~II] Pause/Play *KDC-X4921MP438U/MP408U only General control ~ Volume control [VOL] ~[SRCJ Source select ~ Volume reduce [ATT...
In Satellite Radio tuner source ~ Preset band select [FM] Channel select ~ [~]/[~] ~ Recall preset channels [1] - [6] ~ ~ About[((~] This button is used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is pressed ... of remote control VOL-~~ A U D - - +_ _ $11( __-+++--An *!--DIRECT In Tuner/HD Radio source ~ Band select [FM]/[AM] Station select ~ [~]/[~] ~ Recall preset stations [1] - [6] In CD/USB source Music select ~ [~]/[~J ~ Folder/Disc select [FM]/[AM] ~ [~II] Pause/Play *KDC-X4921MP438U/MP408U only General control ~ Volume control [VOL] ~[SRCJ Source select ~ Volume reduce [ATT...
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...-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 • Playable USB device USB mass storage class • Playable USB ... device via a USB hub and Multi Card Reader. • Take backups of Satellite radio tuner. On this unit, it will display a correct title, etc. • When the iPod is connected to this unit, "KENWOOD" or ",/" is displayed on the iPod to purchase a commercially available USB device. ...
...-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 • Playable USB device USB mass storage class • Playable USB ... device via a USB hub and Multi Card Reader. • Take backups of Satellite radio tuner. On this unit, it will display a correct title, etc. • When the iPod is connected to this unit, "KENWOOD" or ",/" is displayed on the iPod to purchase a commercially available USB device. ...
Instruction Manual
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Always connect those wires to professionals. For safety's sake, leave the mounting and wiring work if you share the 8 wires or ground them to any metal part in the car. • When only two speakers are being connected to the system, connect the connectors either to both the rear output terminals (do not remove the caps on and off with the ignition key. For example, if you connect the ignition wire to a power source with a constant voltage supply, as with the same rating. Install the unit in turn may be damaged or fail to work to the power source running ...
Always connect those wires to professionals. For safety's sake, leave the mounting and wiring work if you share the 8 wires or ground them to any metal part in the car. • When only two speakers are being connected to the system, connect the connectors either to both the rear output terminals (do not remove the caps on and off with the ignition key. For example, if you connect the ignition wire to a power source with a constant voltage supply, as with the same rating. Install the unit in turn may be damaged or fail to work to the power source running ...
Instruction Manual
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...KDC-MP338 only) _.--- 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... car chassis) Car fuse box (Main fuse) Battery I t - Connecting Wires to Terminals Steering remote control (Light BluelYellow) (KDC-X492/MP438U/MP408U only) To use , leave its cap on what antenna you need to an exclusive remote adapter (not supplied) matches your...
...KDC-MP338 only) _.--- 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... car chassis) Car fuse box (Main fuse) Battery I t - Connecting Wires to Terminals Steering remote control (Light BluelYellow) (KDC-X492/MP438U/MP408U only) To use , leave its cap on what antenna you need to an exclusive remote adapter (not supplied) matches your...
Instruction Manual
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... the holes in the unit (two locations on each side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with the accessory screws. ~ ,+L-. H@ I 20 KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Self-tapping screw (commercially available) Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) ~ ~ Make sure that the unit is removed, remove the lower two locations. ~ ~ • The...
... the holes in the unit (two locations on each side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with the accessory screws. ~ ,+L-. H@ I 20 KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Self-tapping screw (commercially available) Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) ~ ~ Make sure that the unit is removed, remove the lower two locations. ~ ~ • The...
Instruction Manual
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...remove mode. USB ERROR/USB (Blink): Some trouble may have data recorded that this unit can remove the USB device/iPod safely. 22 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 See (page 16) for information on the unit. TOC ERROR: • No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. ...8226;The CD is selected as a source although no playable audio file. • Media was played that doesn't have occurred to the connected USB device. ...
...remove mode. USB ERROR/USB (Blink): Some trouble may have data recorded that this unit can remove the USB device/iPod safely. 22 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 See (page 16) for information on the unit. TOC ERROR: • No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. ...8226;The CD is selected as a source although no playable audio file. • Media was played that doesn't have occurred to the connected USB device. ...
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...response (±1 dB) : 10Hz - 20 kHz Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) KDC-X492 : 0.008 % KDC-MP438U/MP408U/MP338: 0.01 dB Signal to change without notice. English I Load (CD) KDC-X492 :4000 mV/l0 kO KDC-MP438U/MP408U/MP338 : 2500 mV/10 kO Preout impedance :::;; 600 0 Auxiliary input ... : 182 x 53 x 155 mm 7-3/16 x 2-1/16 x 6-1/8 inch Weight : 3.1 Ibs (1.40 kg) Specifications subject to Noise ratio (1 kHz) KDC-X492: 110 dB KDC-MP438U/MP408U/MP338: 108 dB Dynamic range : 93 dB MP3 decode : Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 WMA decode : Compliant with Windows Media Audio AAC decode...
...response (±1 dB) : 10Hz - 20 kHz Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) KDC-X492 : 0.008 % KDC-MP438U/MP408U/MP338: 0.01 dB Signal to change without notice. English I Load (CD) KDC-X492 :4000 mV/l0 kO KDC-MP438U/MP408U/MP338 : 2500 mV/10 kO Preout impedance :::;; 600 0 Auxiliary input ... : 182 x 53 x 155 mm 7-3/16 x 2-1/16 x 6-1/8 inch Weight : 3.1 Ibs (1.40 kg) Specifications subject to Noise ratio (1 kHz) KDC-X492: 110 dB KDC-MP438U/MP408U/MP338: 108 dB Dynamic range : 93 dB MP3 decode : Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 WMA decode : Compliant with Windows Media Audio AAC decode...