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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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... or faceplate get dirty, wipe them out horizontally. • If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs, use the CD only after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer. Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals If the terminals on the display may be displayed. • The RDS feature won't work with a ballpoint pen etc.... stuck on it again with coloring on the lens in the CD player of the display and the panel appearing in this unit or the connected unit (disc auto changer, etc.) fails to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your Kenwood dealer. • When you turn on the car heater in...
... or faceplate get dirty, wipe them out horizontally. • If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs, use the CD only after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer. Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals If the terminals on the display may be displayed. • The RDS feature won't work with a ballpoint pen etc.... stuck on it again with coloring on the lens in the CD player of the display and the panel appearing in this unit or the connected unit (disc auto changer, etc.) fails to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your Kenwood dealer. • When you turn on the car heater in...
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... for at least 2 seconds. To determine the selected source, press the Control knob. When the call , "CALL" is displayed and the audio system is ON, select a source. Allows you to "OFF". Refer to set up or down for each...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 down . Function Control: [FNC] Pressing this button each time switches between ON ("SUBWOOFER ON") and OFF ("SUBWOOFER OFF") each source function. 4 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC...
... for at least 2 seconds. To determine the selected source, press the Control knob. When the call , "CALL" is displayed and the audio system is ON, select a source. Allows you to "OFF". Refer to set up or down for each...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 down . Function Control: [FNC] Pressing this button each time switches between ON ("SUBWOOFER ON") and OFF ("SUBWOOFER OFF") each source function. 4 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC...
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...when pushing toward left side, and return it to insert using an adapter can cause malfunction. Attempt to its former position. Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek "Seek Mode : Auto1" Automatic search for at least 1 second. Tuner functions FM band: Control knob Switches between ...Switches as follows each time this button is pressed. • For KDC-X993: Switches as follows each time this button is ON. Preset station "Seek Mode : Auto2" Search in order of (page 6). ⁄ • 3 inch CD cannot be recognized due to AM when pushing toward left or right. ...
...when pushing toward left side, and return it to insert using an adapter can cause malfunction. Attempt to its former position. Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek "Seek Mode : Auto1" Automatic search for at least 1 second. Tuner functions FM band: Control knob Switches between ...Switches as follows each time this button is pressed. • For KDC-X993: Switches as follows each time this button is ON. Preset station "Seek Mode : Auto2" Search in order of (page 6). ⁄ • 3 inch CD cannot be recognized due to AM when pushing toward left or right. ...
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... using Function Control. 1 Enter Function Control mode Press the [FNC] button. 2 Select a Function group. Displayed item is used . *Factory setting * Function of KDC-X993. * Function of KDC-X693. * Function of KDC-X693 with reference page number. • Only the items available to the current source are...Can be set while CD source. : Can be set while Disc changer source. : Can be set during Tuner source. : Can be set during FM reception. : Can be set while accessing AUX source. : Can be set while HD Radio source. : Can be set during Satellite radio source. : Can ...
... using Function Control. 1 Enter Function Control mode Press the [FNC] button. 2 Select a Function group. Displayed item is used . *Factory setting * Function of KDC-X993. * Function of KDC-X693. * Function of KDC-X693 with reference page number. • Only the items available to the current source are...Can be set while CD source. : Can be set while Disc changer source. : Can be set during Tuner source. : Can be set during FM reception. : Can be set while accessing AUX source. : Can be set while HD Radio source. : Can be set during Satellite radio source. : Can ...
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.... repeatedly. Select the Program Type and search for a telephone call automatically after lapse of skip performed with good reception 16 automatically. "0"* - Entry Setting overview 1 sec. Display the status of the Bluetooth device. 38 - 1 sec. When set to "ON", plays the music repeatedly. - Cancel registration of the Bluetooth device. - * - 1 sec. When...
.... repeatedly. Select the Program Type and search for a telephone call automatically after lapse of skip performed with good reception 16 automatically. "0"* - Entry Setting overview 1 sec. Display the status of the Bluetooth device. 38 - 1 sec. When set to "ON", plays the music repeatedly. - Cancel registration of the Bluetooth device. - * - 1 sec. When...
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...when - OFF. - 1 sec. "50" Displays the tag memory usage of HD Radio. * "DIGITAL"/ 1 sec. Up to 50 19 tags can be registered to enable demonstration. - 27 8 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Specifies whether the text is changed in ...Condition Page * Output a beep from the speaker when a call comes in AUX" "CD Read" "DEMO Mode" Setting Entry "Front"*/ "F-R"/ "F-L" "ON"*/ "OFF" Setting overview Specify the voice output speaker. Display the firmware version and update the firmware. 38 "OFF"/ "ON"* Setting the operation check...
...when - OFF. - 1 sec. "50" Displays the tag memory usage of HD Radio. * "DIGITAL"/ 1 sec. Up to 50 19 tags can be registered to enable demonstration. - 27 8 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Specifies whether the text is changed in ...Condition Page * Output a beep from the speaker when a call comes in AUX" "CD Read" "DEMO Mode" Setting Entry "Front"*/ "F-R"/ "F-L" "ON"*/ "OFF" Setting overview Specify the voice output speaker. Display the firmware version and update the firmware. 38 "OFF"/ "ON"* Setting the operation check...
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...63078; by . Sets the connected speaker, speaker size, and 29 installation position. Registers voice for details. Audio file: First 10 seconds - Category Item "SETUP" "Display Select" Setting Entry "Type Select" "DISP TYPE [A] - [D]" "Graphic Select" "Graphic 1 -2" "Side Select" 3 types "Text Select" - "Color 10"/ ...SCAN" - See the Music Editor help for voice recognition. 38 "PN Type Edit" - "Status" "Color "All" Select"** "Display" "Right" Appear/ Disappear "Variable Scan"* / "Color 1" - Selects the car type to use the "SMS" function. • Location...
...63078; by . Sets the connected speaker, speaker size, and 29 installation position. Registers voice for details. Audio file: First 10 seconds - Category Item "SETUP" "Display Select" Setting Entry "Type Select" "DISP TYPE [A] - [D]" "Graphic Select" "Graphic 1 -2" "Side Select" 3 types "Text Select" - "Color 10"/ ...SCAN" - See the Music Editor help for voice recognition. 38 "PN Type Edit" - "Status" "Color "All" Select"** "Display" "Right" Appear/ Disappear "Variable Scan"* / "Color 1" - Selects the car type to use the "SMS" function. • Location...
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...Blank" 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 & ...CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track title Play time Spectrum analyzer & Clock ("TYPE [A]/[B]") or Clock ("TYPE [C]") Date Blank Display "Disc title" "Track title" "P-Time" "Speana/Clock" or "Clock" "Date" "Blank" 10 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Displays...
...Blank" 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 & ...CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track title Play time Spectrum analyzer & Clock ("TYPE [A]/[B]") or Clock ("TYPE [C]") Date Blank Display "Disc title" "Track title" "P-Time" "Speana/Clock" or "Clock" "Date" "Blank" 10 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Displays...
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..." "Speana/Clock" or "Clock" "Date" "Blank" * Can be displayed while playing with iPod, the file number in the list is displayed. • If all characters cannot be displayed only on the bottom line of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693) • Some items cannot be selected depending on the display type and row. • When selecting "Folder name" while...
..." "Speana/Clock" or "Clock" "Date" "Blank" * Can be displayed while playing with iPod, the file number in the list is displayed. • If all characters cannot be displayed only on the bottom line of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693) • Some items cannot be selected depending on the display type and row. • When selecting "Folder name" while...
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...seconds, the name at that time is registered, and the Auxiliary input display setting mode closes. • The Auxiliary input display can be called when you select "User". 1. Display Settings Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 Illumination Color Selection Selecting the Illumination Color of optional KCA-S220A is ...initially set to (page 6). 3 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. Creating "User" color You can be set only when the built-in AUX" 12 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U To adjust color. Turn the Control knob or...
...seconds, the name at that time is registered, and the Auxiliary input display setting mode closes. • The Auxiliary input display can be called when you select "User". 1. Display Settings Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 Illumination Color Selection Selecting the Illumination Color of optional KCA-S220A is ...initially set to (page 6). 3 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. Creating "User" color You can be set only when the built-in AUX" 12 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U To adjust color. Turn the Control knob or...
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...Skip Search" in (page 6). Skip Search *1 Push the Control knob towards left . Scroll bar is displayed. Press the Control knob or push it towards up or down . Internal CD source Operation type Movement between items Turn the Control knob. Refer to root folder Operation Turn the Control knob... ] button. 2 Search for the song (in a song name but cannot be displayed, the browse item name and digits are left blank. Music disc/Audio file Operation Function of Audio file/ Internal CD source Music Search Selecting the music you want to listen to from the device or ...
...Skip Search" in (page 6). Skip Search *1 Push the Control knob towards left . Scroll bar is displayed. Press the Control knob or push it towards up or down . Internal CD source Operation type Movement between items Turn the Control knob. Refer to root folder Operation Turn the Control knob... ] button. 2 Search for the song (in a song name but cannot be displayed, the browse item name and digits are left blank. Music disc/Audio file Operation Function of Audio file/ Internal CD source Music Search Selecting the music you want to listen to from the device or ...
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...the alphabet search, entering "*" searches symbols and entering "1" searches digits. • If the first character string begins with music information display. Music disc/Audio file Operation Function of iPod Searching for Music by Initial You can select an alphabetic character from the list in ... items, refer to (page 6). ⁄ • iPod will not change . 3 Select the initial to the iPod control function. 14 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Push the Control knob towards up or down . Cancelling the alphabet search Press the [ ] button. ⁄ • The time of ...
...the alphabet search, entering "*" searches symbols and entering "1" searches digits. • If the first character string begins with music information display. Music disc/Audio file Operation Function of iPod Searching for Music by Initial You can select an alphabetic character from the list in ... items, refer to (page 6). ⁄ • iPod will not change . 3 Select the initial to the iPod control function. 14 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Push the Control knob towards up or down . Cancelling the alphabet search Press the [ ] button. ⁄ • The time of ...
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Select the "CD CHANGER" display. Music search Push the Control knob towards up or down. English | 15 Disc Search Push the Control knob towards right or left. Cancelling Direct Music ... 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. Cancelling Direct Disc Search Press the [38] button. ⁄ • Direct Disc Search cannot be performed during playing of...
Select the "CD CHANGER" display. Music search Push the Control knob towards up or down. English | 15 Disc Search Push the Control knob towards right or left. Cancelling Direct Music ... 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. Cancelling Direct Disc Search Press the [38] button. ⁄ • Direct Disc Search cannot be performed during playing of...
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... memory Turn the Control knob. 4 Determine the number to select "YES", and then press the Control knob. Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Tuner Operation Auto Memory Entry Putting stations with good reception in the memory Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds... - -" is displayed. 2 Enter the frequency Press the number buttons on the remote control. For how to select Function Control items, refer to (page 6). 2 Open Auto Memory Entry Turn the Control knob to put in steps of a minimum of 0.1 MHz. 16 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Cancelling the ...
... memory Turn the Control knob. 4 Determine the number to select "YES", and then press the Control knob. Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Tuner Operation Auto Memory Entry Putting stations with good reception in the memory Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds... - -" is displayed. 2 Enter the frequency Press the number buttons on the remote control. For how to select Function Control items, refer to (page 6). 2 Open Auto Memory Entry Turn the Control knob to put in steps of a minimum of 0.1 MHz. 16 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Cancelling the ...
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...Rock "ClsRock" Adult Hits "AdltHit" Soft Rock "Soft Rck" Top 40 "Top 40" Country "Country" Oldies "Oldies" Soft "Soft" Nostalgia "Nostalga" Program Type Display Jazz "Jazz" Classical "Classicl" R & B "R&B" Soft R & B "SoftR&B " Language "Language" Religious Music "RelMusc" Religious Talk "RelTalk" Personality "Persnlty"...to (page 17). 3 Register the Program Type Press the [FNC] button for a station; Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 Registration of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 Program Type Preset Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory and quick recall. Music: Black ...
...Rock "ClsRock" Adult Hits "AdltHit" Soft Rock "Soft Rck" Top 40 "Top 40" Country "Country" Oldies "Oldies" Soft "Soft" Nostalgia "Nostalga" Program Type Display Jazz "Jazz" Classical "Classicl" R & B "R&B" Soft R & B "SoftR&B " Language "Language" Religious Music "RelMusc" Religious Talk "RelTalk" Personality "Persnlty"...to (page 17). 3 Register the Program Type Press the [FNC] button for a station; Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 Registration of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 Program Type Preset Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory and quick recall. Music: Black ...
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...when using this function. • Up to 50 TAGs (song's information) can be indicated on your local HD Radio station, you sync your iPod to this unit is displayed. 2 Select Tuning item Press the [DIRECT] button on this unit. English | 19 Function of remote control ... the frequency and tuning. 1 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. Tuning item Frequency Channel Cancelling Direct Access Tuning Display "- - - -" "CH -" - 3 Enter the frequency or Channel Press the number buttons on the remote control. " TAG " will be checked by selecting...
...when using this function. • Up to 50 TAGs (song's information) can be indicated on your local HD Radio station, you sync your iPod to this unit is displayed. 2 Select Tuning item Press the [DIRECT] button on this unit. English | 19 Function of remote control ... the frequency and tuning. 1 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. Tuning item Frequency Channel Cancelling Direct Access Tuning Display "- - - -" "CH -" - 3 Enter the frequency or Channel Press the number buttons on the remote control. " TAG " will be checked by selecting...
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...). • You need to select one of them. Select the "REJECT" display. 3 Press the [AUD] button. "HF Disconnect" disappears. 20 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Function of KDC-X993 KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U with KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory) Operation of hands-free phoning Before Use ...• For details on the type of your cell-phone to return to the hands-free talk mode. Insert a CD. -...
...). • You need to select one of them. Select the "REJECT" display. 3 Press the [AUD] button. "HF Disconnect" disappears. 20 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Function of KDC-X993 KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U with KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory) Operation of hands-free phoning Before Use ...• For details on the type of your cell-phone to return to the hands-free talk mode. Insert a CD. -...
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...button for at least 1 second. 2 Select a dialing method Press the Control knob. Dial a number 1 Enter dialing method mode KDC-X993: Press the [ ] button. Select the "DIAL" display. 3 Enter a phone number Press the number ([1] - [0]), #([FM]), *([AM]), or +([¢]) button on the remote controller. ...Control knob. Speed dialing (Preset dial) 1 Enter dialing method mode KDC-X993: Press the [ ] button. 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. Making a call Press the Control...
...button for at least 1 second. 2 Select a dialing method Press the Control knob. Dial a number 1 Enter dialing method mode KDC-X993: Press the [ ] button. Select the "DIAL" display. 3 Enter a phone number Press the number ([1] - [0]), #([FM]), *([AM]), or +([¢]) button on the remote controller. ...Control knob. Speed dialing (Preset dial) 1 Enter dialing method mode KDC-X993: Press the [ ] button. 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. Making a call Press the Control...
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.... Push the Control knob towards up or down . Switching between Display Modes Press the [FNC] button. Calling a number in the cell-phone memory. 22 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Pressing this unit. KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U: Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second....in the Phone Book 1 Enter dialing method mode KDC-X993: Press the [ ] button. Function of KDC-X993 KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U with KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory) Operation of an accent character such as "ü". Select the "PHONE BOOK" display, proceed to step 4. 3 Select the initial...
.... Push the Control knob towards up or down . Switching between Display Modes Press the [FNC] button. Calling a number in the cell-phone memory. 22 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Pressing this unit. KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U: Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second....in the Phone Book 1 Enter dialing method mode KDC-X993: Press the [ ] button. Function of KDC-X993 KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U with KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory) Operation of an accent character such as "ü". Select the "PHONE BOOK" display, proceed to step 4. 3 Select the initial...