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...Operation Hands-free phoning Function Control Display Settings Display Type Selection Text Display Selection Illumination Color Selection Auxiliary Input Display Setting Music disc/Audio file ...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 43 Appendix 45 24 Accessories/ Installation Procedure 50 Connecting Wires to Terminals 51 Installation/Removing the Unit 52 25 Troubleshooting Guide 54 Specifications 57 2 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC...
...Operation Hands-free phoning Function Control Display Settings Display Type Selection Text Display Selection Illumination Color Selection Auxiliary Input Display Setting Music disc/Audio file ...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 43 Appendix 45 24 Accessories/ Installation Procedure 50 Connecting Wires to Terminals 51 Installation/Removing the Unit 52 25 Troubleshooting Guide 54 Specifications 57 2 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC...
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... manual.) English | 3 Reset button • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you turn on the car heater in the CD player of the illustrations on it again with tape stuck on the display may scratch the surface or erases characters. Called lens fogging, this condensation on the...
... manual.) English | 3 Reset button • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you turn on the car heater in the CD player of the illustrations on it again with tape stuck on the display may scratch the surface or erases characters. Called lens fogging, this condensation on the...
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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 the Control knob or push it toward up the display and color. Auxiliary input Connect a portable audio device with mini-plug cable (3.5 ø). ... to set up for at least 2 seconds. Category Function of the iPod is recognized as CD source on when [SRC] is connected, the source name for each source function. 4 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U When the power is paused. Set "Built in AUX" described in (page 6) to...
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 the Control knob or push it toward up the display and color. Auxiliary input Connect a portable audio device with mini-plug cable (3.5 ø). ... to set up for at least 2 seconds. Category Function of the iPod is recognized as CD source on when [SRC] is connected, the source name for each source function. 4 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U When the power is paused. Set "Built in AUX" described in (page 6) to...
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... . For example, you can recall the various registered functions by selecting "MENU" >"Mic Gain" of and "MENU" >"NR Level" of KDC-X993) The microphone for a station. Tuning: Control knob Changes the frequency when pushing toward down . • For the operation on the left .... Hands-free phoning Microphone: (Accessory of (page 6). ⁄ • 3 inch CD cannot be used. Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek "Seek Mode : Auto1" Automatic search for the hands free phone is displayed. Manual "Seek Mode : Manual" Normal manual tuning control. AM band: Control knob Switches...
... . For example, you can recall the various registered functions by selecting "MENU" >"Mic Gain" of and "MENU" >"NR Level" of KDC-X993) The microphone for a station. Tuning: Control knob Changes the frequency when pushing toward down . • For the operation on the left .... Hands-free phoning Microphone: (Accessory of (page 6). ⁄ • 3 inch CD cannot be used. Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek "Seek Mode : Auto1" Automatic search for the hands free phone is displayed. Manual "Seek Mode : Manual" Normal manual tuning control. AM band: Control knob Switches...
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...above selection is used . *Factory setting * Function of KDC-X993. * Function of KDC-X693. * Function of KDC-X693 with reference page number. • Only the items ...CD/USB/iPod. : Can be set while Audio file source of CD/USB (excluding iPod). : Can be set while CD/ Disc changer source. : Can be set while CD...Radio source. : Can be set during Satellite radio source. : Can be set only during playback of the iPod source. : Can be "✓" when the source function is set the currently selected source function item ON/OFF. 3 Select your desired setup item is displayed...
...above selection is used . *Factory setting * Function of KDC-X993. * Function of KDC-X693. * Function of KDC-X693 with reference page number. • Only the items ...CD/USB/iPod. : Can be set while Audio file source of CD/USB (excluding iPod). : Can be set while CD/ Disc changer source. : Can be set while CD...Radio source. : Can be set during Satellite radio source. : Can be set only during playback of the iPod source. : Can be "✓" when the source function is set the currently selected source function item ON/OFF. 3 Select your desired setup item is displayed...
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... a cell-phone subject to "ON", plays the music in the disc changer - Select the Bluetooth audio player to "ON", plays the music in the folder - Display the status of the Bluetooth device. 38 - 1 sec. repeatedly. When set to be registered normally. 36 - 1 sec. Sets/Resets security code. "0"* - When set to "ON...
... a cell-phone subject to "ON", plays the music in the disc changer - Select the Bluetooth audio player to "ON", plays the music in the folder - Display the status of the Bluetooth device. 38 - 1 sec. repeatedly. When set to be registered normally. 36 - 1 sec. Sets/Resets security code. "0"* - When set to "ON...
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... of HD Radio. * "DIGITAL"/ 1 sec. Sets the display when switched to display AUX during source selection. 12 -- 34 - "OFF"/ "ON"* DSI (Disabled System Indicator) of HD Radio. "OFF"/ "ON"* Sets whether the key illumination color (KDC-X993/ - "50" Displays the tag ... bulletin starts. Specifies the destination of satellite radio. - - KDC-X693) or brightness (KDC-HD942U/ KDC-MP642U) is turned on /off the display when no operation is changed in conjunction with the key operation. "1"*/ "2" Sets the CD read mode. * "OFF"/ "ON...
... of HD Radio. * "DIGITAL"/ 1 sec. Sets the display when switched to display AUX during source selection. 12 -- 34 - "OFF"/ "ON"* DSI (Disabled System Indicator) of HD Radio. "OFF"/ "ON"* Sets whether the key illumination color (KDC-X993/ - "50" Displays the tag ... bulletin starts. Specifies the destination of satellite radio. - - KDC-X693) or brightness (KDC-HD942U/ KDC-MP642U) is turned on /off the display when no operation is changed in conjunction with the key operation. "1"*/ "2" Sets the CD read mode. * "OFF"/ "ON...
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...size, and 29 installation position. "Memory" - Calls by . "SMS" "SMS - Audio file: First 10 seconds - Sets the Type A/B/C text display. Sets the right side of panel illumination color. "Supreme+" "ON"*/"OFF" Turns ON/OFF the Supreme plus function. * "Position" - "Speaker"...the "SMS" function. • Location played with the listening position. "Through"* Setting "Through" activates the DSP function. Category Item "SETUP" "Display Select" Setting Entry "Type Select" "DISP TYPE [A] - [D]" "Graphic Select" "Graphic 1 -2" "Side Select" 3 types "Text Select" ...
...size, and 29 installation position. "Memory" - Calls by . "SMS" "SMS - Audio file: First 10 seconds - Sets the Type A/B/C text display. Sets the right side of panel illumination color. "Supreme+" "ON"*/"OFF" Turns ON/OFF the Supreme plus function. * "Position" - "Speaker"...the "SMS" function. • Location played with the listening position. "Through"* Setting "Through" activates the DSP function. Category Item "SETUP" "Display Select" Setting Entry "Type Select" "DISP TYPE [A] - [D]" "Graphic Select" "Graphic 1 -2" "Side Select" 3 types "Text Select" ...
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..." "Date" "Blank" 10 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Displays the clock. 1 Enter Display type selection mode Select "SETUP" > "Display Select" > "Type Select". Display "TYPE [A]" "TYPE [B]" "TYPE [C]" "TYPE [D]" Display Type Displays 4 to (page 10). • When "TYPE [A]" is selected, the status (ON/OFF indicator of text. Displays a line of display types. In HD Radio source for KDC-HD942U or KDC-X993/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U with KTC...
..." "Date" "Blank" 10 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Displays the clock. 1 Enter Display type selection mode Select "SETUP" > "Display Select" > "Type Select". Display "TYPE [A]" "TYPE [B]" "TYPE [C]" "TYPE [D]" Display Type Displays 4 to (page 10). • When "TYPE [A]" is selected, the status (ON/OFF indicator of text. Displays a line of display types. In HD Radio source for KDC-HD942U or KDC-X993/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U with KTC...
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...] button. ⁄ • If the selected display item does not have any information, alternative information is displayed. • When LX-AMP is connected, the item setup by the Display mode of LX-AMP is displayed. (Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693) • Some items cannot be selected depending on the display type and row. • When selecting "Folder...
...] button. ⁄ • If the selected display item does not have any information, alternative information is displayed. • When LX-AMP is connected, the item setup by the Display mode of LX-AMP is displayed. (Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693) • Some items cannot be selected depending on the display type and row. • When selecting "Folder...
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..."/ "Color1" - Push the Control knob towards up or down. 3. The presently selected Auxiliary input display is initially set to "OFF". Before display setting, set only when the built-in AUX" 12 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Display Settings Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 Illumination Color Selection Selecting the Illumination Color of optional KCA-S220A is used. Turn...
..."/ "Color1" - Push the Control knob towards up or down. 3. The presently selected Auxiliary input display is initially set to "OFF". Before display setting, set only when the built-in AUX" 12 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Display Settings Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 Illumination Color Selection Selecting the Illumination Color of optional KCA-S220A is used. Turn...
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...selected now. Items Playlists Artists Albums Songs Display "PLIST***" "ART***" "ALB***" "PRGM***" Items Podcasts Genres Composers Display "PDCT***" "GEN***" "COM***" English | 13 Music disc/Audio file Operation Function of Audio file/ Internal CD source Music Search Selecting the music you want...[ ] button. Cancelling the Music Search mode Press the [ ] button. ⁄ • Music Search cannot be displayed are displayed. Internal CD source Operation type Movement between track Selection of track Return to first track Operation Turn the Control knob or push it towards ...
...selected now. Items Playlists Artists Albums Songs Display "PLIST***" "ART***" "ALB***" "PRGM***" Items Podcasts Genres Composers Display "PDCT***" "GEN***" "COM***" English | 13 Music disc/Audio file Operation Function of Audio file/ Internal CD source Music Search Selecting the music you want...[ ] button. Cancelling the Music Search mode Press the [ ] button. ⁄ • Music Search cannot be displayed are displayed. Internal CD source Operation type Movement between track Selection of track Return to first track Operation Turn the Control knob or push it towards ...
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...knob or push it conforms to the iPod control function. 14 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Enter All random mode Select "ALL RANDOM". When search is completed, the music search mode is not compatible with music information display. For how to select Function Control items, refer to (page 6)....now. 1 Enter Music Search mode Press the [ ] button. 2 Start the alphabet search Push the Control knob towards up or down . The display will not change . 3 Select the initial to be searched for Music by Hand Mode". • iPod can select an alphabetic character from the list...
...knob or push it conforms to the iPod control function. 14 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Enter All random mode Select "ALL RANDOM". When search is completed, the music search mode is not compatible with music information display. For how to select Function Control items, refer to (page 6)....now. 1 Enter Music Search mode Press the [ ] button. 2 Start the alphabet search Push the Control knob towards up or down . The display will not change . 3 Select the initial to be searched for Music by Hand Mode". • iPod can select an alphabetic character from the list...
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... be performed during playing of iPod, "Music Editor" media, Random play, or scan play . • Input "0" to select disc 10. English | 15 Select the "CD CHANGER" display. Cancelling Direct Music Search Press the [38] button. ⁄ • Direct Music Search cannot be performed during playing of Random play or scan play . Basic... music number Press the number buttons on the remote control. 2 Search the disc Press the [FM+] or [AM-] button. Function of Disc Changer (Optional) Selecting CD changer source Press the [SRC] button.
... be performed during playing of iPod, "Music Editor" media, Random play, or scan play . • Input "0" to select disc 10. English | 15 Select the "CD CHANGER" display. Cancelling Direct Music Search Press the [38] button. ⁄ • Direct Music Search cannot be performed during playing of Random play or scan play . Basic... music number Press the number buttons on the remote control. 2 Search the disc Press the [FM+] or [AM-] button. Function of Disc Changer (Optional) Selecting CD changer source Press the [SRC] button.
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... Control knob to put in steps of a minimum of 0.1 MHz. 16 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U When 6 stations that can enter the FM band frequency in the memory, auto memory entry closes. Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Tuner Operation Auto Memory Entry Putting stations with good reception in the memory...1 Enter Auto Memory Entry mode Select "AUTO MEMORY". Cancelling Preset Tuning Press the [ ] button. Cancelling the Preset Memory mode Press the [ ] button. "- - - -" is displayed. 2 Enter the frequency Press the number buttons on the remote control.
... Control knob to put in steps of a minimum of 0.1 MHz. 16 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U When 6 stations that can enter the FM band frequency in the memory, auto memory entry closes. Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Tuner Operation Auto Memory Entry Putting stations with good reception in the memory...1 Enter Auto Memory Entry mode Select "AUTO MEMORY". Cancelling Preset Tuning Press the [ ] button. Cancelling the Preset Memory mode Press the [ ] button. "- - - -" is displayed. 2 Enter the frequency Press the number buttons on the remote control.
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... to (page 17). 3 Register the Program Type Press the [FNC] button for at least 2 seconds. The Program Type is displayed. Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 PTY (Program Type) Selecting the Program Type below . Program Type Display Speech "Speech" Music "Music" News "News" Information "Inform" Sports "Sports" Talk "Talk" Rock "Rock" Classic Rock "ClsRock" Adult...
... to (page 17). 3 Register the Program Type Press the [FNC] button for at least 2 seconds. The Program Type is displayed. Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 PTY (Program Type) Selecting the Program Type below . Program Type Display Speech "Speech" Music "Music" News "News" Information "Inform" Sports "Sports" Talk "Talk" Rock "Rock" Classic Rock "ClsRock" Adult...
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... 6) when using this function. • Up to this unit is displayed. 2 Select Tuning item Press the [DIRECT] button on your local HD Radio station, you were tagging directly from the Apple iTunes Music Store. 1 Enter HD Radio tagging mode Press the Control knob. Pressing the [DIRECT] button each ...buy and download the song you only have to your music. HD Radio Tagging (iTunes Tagging) Using an iTunes Tagging enabled HD Radio you sync your iPod to press the Control knob. Tuning item Frequency Channel Cancelling Direct Access Tuning Display "- - - -" "CH -" - 3 Enter the frequency or...
... 6) when using this function. • Up to this unit is displayed. 2 Select Tuning item Press the [DIRECT] button on your local HD Radio station, you were tagging directly from the Apple iTunes Music Store. 1 Enter HD Radio tagging mode Press the Control knob. Pressing the [DIRECT] button each ...buy and download the song you only have to your music. HD Radio Tagging (iTunes Tagging) Using an iTunes Tagging enabled HD Radio you sync your iPod to press the Control knob. Tuning item Frequency Channel Cancelling Direct Access Tuning Display "- - - -" "CH -" - 3 Enter the frequency or...
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...the Control knob or push it has already been registered in advance. Select the "REJECT" display. 3 Press the [AUD] button. Operate Other functions Clearing the Disconnection Message KDC-X993: Press the [ ] button. KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U: Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. ] button Switching to... During a call Answering a Phone Call Press the [AUD] button. ⁄ • The following operations disconnect the line: - Insert a CD. - Connect a USB device. • The name of the calling party is connected to the hands-free talk mode by operating this unit.
...the Control knob or push it has already been registered in advance. Select the "REJECT" display. 3 Press the [AUD] button. Operate Other functions Clearing the Disconnection Message KDC-X993: Press the [ ] button. KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U: Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. ] button Switching to... During a call Answering a Phone Call Press the [AUD] button. ⁄ • The following operations disconnect the line: - Insert a CD. - Connect a USB device. • The name of the calling party is connected to the hands-free talk mode by operating this unit.
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... [ ] button for at least 1 second. 2 Press the Control knob. Speed dialing (Preset dial) 1 Enter dialing method mode KDC-X993: Press the [ ] button. Dial a number 1 Enter dialing method mode KDC-X993: Press the [ ] button. "DIAL" » "INITIAL" » "PHONE BOOK" » "OUT-CALL" » ...digit: Press the [4] button on the remote controller. Phone number is displayed. 6 Exit the preset dial mode Press the [ ] button. 7 Make a call 1 Enter dialing method mode KDC-X993: Press the [ ] button. KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U: Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. 2...
... [ ] button for at least 1 second. 2 Press the Control knob. Speed dialing (Preset dial) 1 Enter dialing method mode KDC-X993: Press the [ ] button. Dial a number 1 Enter dialing method mode KDC-X993: Press the [ ] button. "DIAL" » "INITIAL" » "PHONE BOOK" » "OUT-CALL" » ...digit: Press the [4] button on the remote controller. Phone number is displayed. 6 Exit the preset dial mode Press the [ ] button. 7 Make a call 1 Enter dialing method mode KDC-X993: Press the [ ] button. KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U: Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. 2...
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...Push the Control knob towards right or left . Calling a number in the cell-phone memory. 22 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Push the Control knob towards up or down. Switching between Display Modes Press the [FNC] button. Select the "OUT-CALL" (outgoing call), "IN-CALL" (incoming... call), or "MISSED CALLS" (missed call log mode Press the Control knob. Function of KDC-X993 KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U with KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory...
...Push the Control knob towards right or left . Calling a number in the cell-phone memory. 22 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Push the Control knob towards up or down. Switching between Display Modes Press the [FNC] button. Select the "OUT-CALL" (outgoing call), "IN-CALL" (incoming... call), or "MISSED CALLS" (missed call log mode Press the Control knob. Function of KDC-X993 KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U with KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory...