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... 13 Speaker setting DTA (Digital Time Alignment) setting X'Over setting Preset Equalizer curve select Manual Equalizer Control Preset position selection Manual position setting Audio Preset...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...
... 13 Speaker setting DTA (Digital Time Alignment) setting X'Over setting Preset Equalizer curve select Manual Equalizer Control Preset position selection Manual position setting Audio Preset...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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...etc.) fails to ISO 8859-1 can only play . If the faceplate is initially set on it with your model and in this manual are examples used to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your Kenwood dealer. Lens Fogging When you purchase optional accessories, check with tape stuck on the ...Demonstration mode. on the CD, or use a CD with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that conform to operate properly,...
...etc.) fails to ISO 8859-1 can only play . If the faceplate is initially set on it with your model and in this manual are examples used to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your Kenwood dealer. Lens Fogging When you purchase optional accessories, check with tape stuck on the ...Demonstration mode. on the CD, or use a CD with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that conform to operate properly,...
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...ON, select a source. Function Control: [FNC] Pressing this button each source function. 4 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Subwoofer output: Control knob Switches between sources. Refer to (page 6). Set "Built in AUX" described in AUX" • When an optional accessory is a call . ...set up the sound environment. The audio system comes back on . Category Function of phone call When there is connected, the source name for each time pushing toward up the Bluetooth function. - Tuner ("TUNER" or "HD Radio") , USB or iPod ("USB" or "iPod"), CD ("CD...
...ON, select a source. Function Control: [FNC] Pressing this button each source function. 4 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Subwoofer output: Control knob Switches between sources. Refer to (page 6). Set "Built in AUX" described in AUX" • When an optional accessory is a call . ...set up the sound environment. The audio system comes back on . Category Function of phone call When there is connected, the source name for each time pushing toward up the Bluetooth function. - Tuner ("TUNER" or "HD Radio") , USB or iPod ("USB" or "iPod"), CD ("CD...
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... the playlist in seek the Preset memory. English | 5 Preset station "Seek Mode : Auto2" Search in the vehicle, adjust the microphone settings by turning the Control knob. Favorite Control: Control knob You can recall the various registered functions by selecting "MENU" >"Mic Gain" of ... left or right. ⁄ • During reception of (page 6). ⁄ • 3 inch CD cannot be used. Refer to the low microphone volume or noises in order of KDC-X993) The microphone for details. AM band: Control knob Switches to its former position. Tuning: Control knob Changes...
... the playlist in seek the Preset memory. English | 5 Preset station "Seek Mode : Auto2" Search in the vehicle, adjust the microphone settings by turning the Control knob. Favorite Control: Control knob You can recall the various registered functions by selecting "MENU" >"Mic Gain" of ... left or right. ⁄ • During reception of (page 6). ⁄ • 3 inch CD cannot be used. Refer to the low microphone volume or noises in order of KDC-X993) The microphone for details. AM band: Control knob Switches to its former position. Tuning: Control knob Changes...
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...set while CD/ Disc changer source. : 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 be set... Control mode Press the [FNC] button. 2 Select a Function group. Selection of KDC-MP642U. * Refer to (page 48). 6 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Press the Control knob to set the source function item ON/OFF. • Some items require you to keep pressing...
...set while CD/ Disc changer source. : 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 be set... Control mode Press the [FNC] button. 2 Select a Function group. Selection of KDC-MP642U. * Refer to (page 48). 6 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Press the Control knob to set the source function item ON/OFF. • Some items require you to keep pressing...
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... RANDOM" "MAGAZINE RDM" "TRACK REPEAT" "DISC REPEAT" "PTY SEARCH" "AUTO MEMORY" "Channel Scan" Preference item Category Item "MENU" "Security Set"/ "Security Clear" "SRC Select" "Skip Search" "Device Regist"* "SPCL DVC Select"* "Phone Selection"* "Audio Selection"* "...OFF"* "ON"/ "OFF"* "ON"/ "OFF"* "ON"/ "OFF"* "ON"/ "OFF"* "ON"/ "OFF"* "ON"/ "OFF"* Setting overview When set to "ON", plays the music repeatedly. - When set to "ON", plays the intro of skip performed with the control on the disc randomly. - Allow registration of the preset *...
... RANDOM" "MAGAZINE RDM" "TRACK REPEAT" "DISC REPEAT" "PTY SEARCH" "AUTO MEMORY" "Channel Scan" Preference item Category Item "MENU" "Security Set"/ "Security Clear" "SRC Select" "Skip Search" "Device Regist"* "SPCL DVC Select"* "Phone Selection"* "Audio Selection"* "...OFF"* "ON"/ "OFF"* "ON"/ "OFF"* "ON"/ "OFF"* "ON"/ "OFF"* "ON"/ "OFF"* "ON"/ "OFF"* Setting overview When set to "ON", plays the music repeatedly. - When set to "ON", plays the intro of skip performed with the control on the disc randomly. - Allow registration of the preset *...
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..."/ "2" negative. "50" Displays the tag memory usage of satellite radio. - - Displays the Electronic Serial Number of HD Radio. Deletes Favorite Preset Memory. Sets the date. 26 7 types 1 sec. KDC-X693) or brightness (KDC-HD942U/ KDC-MP642U) is changed in . * - 1 sec. "OFF"*/ "ON" Sets whether the key illumination color (KDC-X993/ -- "OFF"/ "ON"* Switches to Monaural to AUX source...
..."/ "2" negative. "50" Displays the tag memory usage of satellite radio. - - Displays the Electronic Serial Number of HD Radio. Deletes Favorite Preset Memory. Sets the date. 26 7 types 1 sec. KDC-X693) or brightness (KDC-HD942U/ KDC-MP642U) is changed in . * - 1 sec. "OFF"*/ "ON" Sets whether the key illumination color (KDC-X993/ -- "OFF"/ "ON"* Switches to Monaural to AUX source...
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...Location played with the listening position. See the Music Editor help for voice recognition. 38 "PN Type Edit" - Category Item "SETUP" "Display Select" Setting Entry "Type Select" "DISP TYPE [A] - [D]" "Graphic Select" "Graphic 1 -2" "Side Select" 3 types "Text Select" - "Setup" "Cabin..."Recall" - "Status" "Color "All" Select"** "Display" "Right" Appear/ Disappear "Variable Scan"* / "Color 1" - "Through"* Setting "Through" activates the DSP function. "SMS" "SMS - Download a short message. 40 Download" "SMS Inbox" - Music Editor media: First 10 ...
...Location played with the listening position. See the Music Editor help for voice recognition. 38 "PN Type Edit" - Category Item "SETUP" "Display Select" Setting Entry "Type Select" "DISP TYPE [A] - [D]" "Graphic Select" "Graphic 1 -2" "Side Select" 3 types "Text Select" - "Setup" "Cabin..."Recall" - "Status" "Color "All" Select"** "Display" "Right" Appear/ Disappear "Variable Scan"* / "Color 1" - "Through"* Setting "Through" activates the DSP function. "SMS" "SMS - Download a short message. 40 Download" "SMS Inbox" - Music Editor media: First 10 ...
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... 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 Display Settings...
... 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 Display Settings...
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..." 1 Enter Text display selection mode Select "SETUP" > "Display Select" > "Text Select". For how to select Function Control item, refer to 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 playing with iPod, names will..." "File name" "P-Time" "Time Bar" "Speana/Clock" or "Clock" "Date" "Blank" * Can be displayed while playing with iPod, the file number in the list is set to (page 6). 2 Select the text display part Push the Control knob towards up or down.
..." 1 Enter Text display selection mode Select "SETUP" > "Display Select" > "Text Select". For how to select Function Control item, refer to 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 playing with iPod, names will..." "File name" "P-Time" "Time Bar" "Speana/Clock" or "Clock" "Date" "Blank" * Can be displayed while playing with iPod, the file number in the list is set to (page 6). 2 Select the text display part Push the Control knob towards up or down.
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...input or the auxiliary input of the panel. 1 Enter Illumination color selection mode Select "SETUP" > "Color Select". Set the color. Display Settings Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 Illumination Color Selection Selecting the Illumination Color of optional KCA-S220A is displayed. For how to select Function Control item,... selection mode Press the [FNC] button. For how to select Function Control item, refer to set only when the built-in AUX" 12 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U The presently selected Auxiliary input display is registered, and the Auxiliary input display...
...input or the auxiliary input of the panel. 1 Enter Illumination color selection mode Select "SETUP" > "Color Select". Set the color. Display Settings Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 Illumination Color Selection Selecting the Illumination Color of optional KCA-S220A is displayed. For how to select Function Control item,... selection mode Press the [FNC] button. For how to select Function Control item, refer to set only when the built-in AUX" 12 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U The presently selected Auxiliary input display is registered, and the Auxiliary input display...
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...the music you want to listen to from the device or media being played now. 1 Enter Music Search mode Press the [ ] button. Internal CD source Operation type Movement between items Turn the Control knob. Cancelling the Music Search mode Press the [ ] button. ⁄ • Music Search...second. Function of the screen. Skip Search *1 Push the Control knob towards left. Return to the next section . Search by another folder. Set the ratio with "¡" indicator. Press the Control knob or push it towards down . Scroll bar is preceded or followed by initial Push the...
...the music you want to listen to from the device or media being played now. 1 Enter Music Search mode Press the [ ] button. Internal CD source Operation type Movement between items Turn the Control knob. Cancelling the Music Search mode Press the [ ] button. ⁄ • Music Search...second. Function of the screen. Skip Search *1 Push the Control knob towards left. Return to the next section . Search by another folder. Set the ratio with "¡" indicator. Press the Control knob or push it towards down . Scroll bar is preceded or followed by initial Push the...
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... Security Code with a 4 digit number of the Security Code and treasure it up. 1 Select Security code mode Select "MENU" > "Security Set" For how to select Function Control item, refer to (page 6). 2 Enter Security Code mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. "Clear" is displayed. ...
... Security Code with a 4 digit number of the Security Code and treasure it up. 1 Select Security code mode Select "MENU" > "Security Set" For how to select Function Control item, refer to (page 6). 2 Enter Security Code mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. "Clear" is displayed. ...
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...6) is displayed. 3 Adjusting Date Turn the Control knob. Date Format Selection 1 Select Date format mode Select "MENU" > "Date Mode". The date is set to the LX AMP. 4 Adjust the AMP Control item Push the Control knob towards up or down . 4 Exit Date adjustment mode Press the [FNC] ...the Control knob or push it towards right or year) or left . 5 Exit AMP Control mode Press the [FNC] button. 26 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Other Functions Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select Clock adjustment mode Select "MENU" > "Clock Adjust". For how to select Function Control items,...
...6) is displayed. 3 Adjusting Date Turn the Control knob. Date Format Selection 1 Select Date format mode Select "MENU" > "Date Mode". The date is set to the LX AMP. 4 Adjust the AMP Control item Push the Control knob towards up or down . 4 Exit Date adjustment mode Press the [FNC] ...the Control knob or push it towards right or year) or left . 5 Exit AMP Control mode Press the [FNC] button. 26 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Other Functions Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select Clock adjustment mode Select "MENU" > "Clock Adjust". For how to select Function Control items,...
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...unit can be detached and taken with you to use the unit. English | 27 Pressing this button for at least 2 seconds. Demonstration mode setting Turning the demonstration mode ON/OFF. 1 Select Demonstration mode Select "MENU" > "DEMO Mode". Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of equipment and ...can be damaged by shocks or jolts. • Keep the faceplate in place, allowing you , helping to (page 6). 2 Set the Demonstration mode Press the Control knob for 2 seconds or longer toggles the setting between "ON" and "OFF". 3 Exit Demonstration mode Press the [FNC] button.
...unit can be detached and taken with you to use the unit. English | 27 Pressing this button for at least 2 seconds. Demonstration mode setting Turning the demonstration mode ON/OFF. 1 Select Demonstration mode Select "MENU" > "DEMO Mode". Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of equipment and ...can be damaged by shocks or jolts. • Keep the faceplate in place, allowing you , helping to (page 6). 2 Set the Demonstration mode Press the Control knob for 2 seconds or longer toggles the setting between "ON" and "OFF". 3 Exit Demonstration mode Press the [FNC] button.
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...Turn the [AUD] knob. 4 Exit Audio Control mode Press any button. Adjust the volume of (page 6). - Audio Adjustments Audio Control You can set Sound system , such as a difference from the basic volume. • Dual Zone System Main source and sub source (Auxiliary input) output Front channel... the Audio setup item Turn the [AUD] knob. 5 Exit Audio Setup mode Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. 28 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Audio Setup You can adjust following Audio Control items; Adjust the volume of Front channel by [SRC] button. - Press a button other than the...
...Turn the [AUD] knob. 4 Exit Audio Control mode Press any button. Adjust the volume of (page 6). - Audio Adjustments Audio Control You can set Sound system , such as a difference from the basic volume. • Dual Zone System Main source and sub source (Auxiliary input) output Front channel... the Audio setup item Turn the [AUD] knob. 5 Exit Audio Setup mode Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. 28 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Audio Setup You can adjust following Audio Control items; Adjust the volume of Front channel by [SRC] button. - Press a button other than the...
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... "7x10" "Door", "Rear Deck" "Minivan", "Minivan (Long)": "2nd Row", "3rd Row" "None", "6 1/2inch", "8inch", "10inch", "12inch", "15inch Over" 1 Enter Speaker setting mode Select "SOUND" > "Setup" > "Speaker". Car type Not compensating. Exit Cabin select mode. ⁄ • You can compensate the delay of each speaker are selected...Tweeter >"SIZE" Speaker Size Rear >"LOCATION" Speaker Location Rear >"SIZE" Speaker Size Subwoofer Push the Control knob towards up or down. 4 Set the value Turn the Control knob. 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to (page 6). 2 Select the car type Turn the Control knob ...
... "7x10" "Door", "Rear Deck" "Minivan", "Minivan (Long)": "2nd Row", "3rd Row" "None", "6 1/2inch", "8inch", "10inch", "12inch", "15inch Over" 1 Enter Speaker setting mode Select "SOUND" > "Setup" > "Speaker". Car type Not compensating. Exit Cabin select mode. ⁄ • You can compensate the delay of each speaker are selected...Tweeter >"SIZE" Speaker Size Rear >"LOCATION" Speaker Location Rear >"SIZE" Speaker Size Subwoofer Push the Control knob towards up or down. 4 Set the value Turn the Control knob. 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to (page 6). 2 Select the car type Turn the Control knob ...
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Exit DTA setting mode. X'Over setting Fine adjusting the following setting values corresponding to complete the X'Over setting. 6 Exit X'Over setting mode Press the [FNC] button. 30 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Adjust between 0 and 14.44 feet. Adjustment Item Display Front High Pass Filter, "FC" Rear High Pass Filter Front High Pass Slope, "SLOPE" Rear ...
Exit DTA setting mode. X'Over setting Fine adjusting the following setting values corresponding to complete the X'Over setting. 6 Exit X'Over setting mode Press the [FNC] button. 30 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Adjust between 0 and 14.44 feet. Adjustment Item Display Front High Pass Filter, "FC" Rear High Pass Filter Front High Pass Slope, "SLOPE" Rear ...
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...) Display "Natural" "User" "Rock" "Pops" "Easy" "Top 40" "Jazz" "Game" "iPod" * The Equalizer curve set Push the Control knob towards up or down. English | 31 Preset Equalizer curve select You can select following Equalizer Control items; KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 Adjustment Item Display Band 1 "BAND1" Band 2 "BAND2" Band 3 "BAND3" Band 4 "BAND4" Band 5 "BAND5" Band...
...) Display "Natural" "User" "Rock" "Pops" "Easy" "Top 40" "Jazz" "Game" "iPod" * The Equalizer curve set Push the Control knob towards up or down. English | 31 Preset Equalizer curve select You can select following Equalizer Control items; KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 Adjustment Item Display Band 1 "BAND1" Band 2 "BAND2" Band 3 "BAND3" Band 4 "BAND4" Band 5 "BAND5" Band...
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...refer to (page 6). 2 Select the seat you want to execute the "INITIAL". 4 Exit Manual position setting mode Press the [FNC] button. 32 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Adjust between 0 and 5.58 feet. Compensation seat Not compensating. Front-Left seat Front-Right seat ...Front seat Range "ALL" "Front-Left" "Front-Right" "Front" 1 Enter Preset position setting mode Select "SOUND" > "Control" > "...
...refer to (page 6). 2 Select the seat you want to execute the "INITIAL". 4 Exit Manual position setting mode Press the [FNC] button. 32 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Adjust between 0 and 5.58 feet. Compensation seat Not compensating. Front-Left seat Front-Right seat ...Front seat Range "ALL" "Front-Left" "Front-Right" "Front" 1 Enter Preset position setting mode Select "SOUND" > "Control" > "...