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...Registration of a Station as a PTY HD Radio tuner control Auto Memory Entry Station Preset Memory Preset Tuning Direct Access Tuning HD Radio Tagging (iTunes Tagging) Operation of hands-...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-X693/ KDC...
...Registration of a Station as a PTY HD Radio tuner control Auto Memory Entry Station Preset Memory Preset Tuning Direct Access Tuning HD Radio Tagging (iTunes Tagging) Operation of hands-...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-X693/ KDC...
Instruction Manual
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...manual.) English | 3 Therefore, what appears on the display on the actual equipment, and some of the CD. • Do not stick tape etc. on the CD, or use a CD with tape stuck on the display in your Kenwood dealer to ISO 8859-1 can only play . Before use 2WARNING To prevent injury or fire, take... station. • In this unit is stained, wipe it with a hard cloth or using this manual are examples used to explain more clearly how the controls are used. If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe it . • Do not ...
...manual.) English | 3 Therefore, what appears on the display on the actual equipment, and some of the CD. • Do not stick tape etc. on the CD, or use a CD with tape stuck on the display in your Kenwood dealer to ISO 8859-1 can only play . Before use 2WARNING To prevent injury or fire, take... station. • In this unit is stained, wipe it with a hard cloth or using this manual are examples used to explain more clearly how the controls are used. If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe it . • Do not ...
Instruction Manual
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...The SRC Select mode can be set in AUX" • When an optional accessory is recognized as CD source on . Tuner ("TUNER" or "HD Radio") , USB or iPod ("USB" or "iPod"), CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") Press at least 2 seconds. Muting volume upon reception... OFF ("SUBWOOFER OFF") each source function. 4 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Volume control: [AUD] knob Turn the knob to (page 6). Subwoofer output: Control knob Switches between sources. Text/Title scroll: Control knob Scrolls the CD and audio file text display when pushing toward up or...
...The SRC Select mode can be set in AUX" • When an optional accessory is recognized as CD source on . Tuner ("TUNER" or "HD Radio") , USB or iPod ("USB" or "iPod"), CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") Press at least 2 seconds. Muting volume upon reception... OFF ("SUBWOOFER OFF") each source function. 4 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Volume control: [AUD] knob Turn the knob to (page 6). Subwoofer output: Control knob Switches between sources. Text/Title scroll: Control knob Scrolls the CD and audio file text display when pushing toward up or...
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... the Preset memory. When a CD is inserted, the "CD-IN" indicator is pressed. Disc ejection: [0] ⁄ • You can recall the various registered functions by selecting "MENU" >"Mic Gain" of and "MENU" >"NR Level" of KDC-X993) The microphone for the hands free phone is displayed. Pause and play: Control knob Switches between FM1, FM2...
... the Preset memory. When a CD is inserted, the "CD-IN" indicator is pressed. Disc ejection: [0] ⁄ • You can recall the various registered functions by selecting "MENU" >"Mic Gain" of and "MENU" >"NR Level" of KDC-X993) The microphone for the hands free phone is displayed. Pause and play: Control knob Switches between FM1, FM2...
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... for 1 or 2 seconds so that you need to keep pressing the Control knob is displayed in the Entry column in seconds. • For the functions accompanied by the description of KDC-MP642U. * Refer to (page 48). 6 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Example: .&/6 ˘53"$,4$"/ 4&561 ˘%*4$3"/%0. 406/% ˘... be set while CD source. : Can be set while Disc changer source. : Can be set during Tuner source. : Can be set during FM reception. : Can be set while accessing AUX source. : Can be set while HD Radio source. : Can be set during Satellite radio source. : Can...
... for 1 or 2 seconds so that you need to keep pressing the Control knob is displayed in the Entry column in seconds. • For the functions accompanied by the description of KDC-MP642U. * Refer to (page 48). 6 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Example: .&/6 ˘53"$,4$"/ 4&561 ˘%*4$3"/%0. 406/% ˘... 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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... good reception 16 automatically. When set to "ON", all songs in the disc changer - When set to "ON", allows you to operate iPod with the control on the - repeatedly. Every receivable Channel is checked for automatic answer. Entry Setting overview 1 sec. Sets/Resets security code. Condition Page 25 "1"*/ "2" Sets the source...
... good reception 16 automatically. When set to "ON", all songs in the disc changer - When set to "ON", allows you to operate iPod with the control on the - repeatedly. Every receivable Channel is checked for automatic answer. Entry Setting overview 1 sec. Sets/Resets security code. Condition Page 25 "1"*/ "2" Sets the source...
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... to AUX source. "0FF"/ "ON"* Turns ON / OFF the tag memory function of satellite radio. - - Specifies whether the text is changed in AUX" "CD Read" "DEMO Mode" Setting Entry "Front"*/ "F-R"/ "F-L" "ON"*/ "OFF" Setting overview Specify the...Sets whether the key illumination color (KDC-X993/ - KDC-X693) or brightness (KDC-HD942U/ KDC-MP642U) is changed in conjunction with the light * / "MNAL1" / switch of HD Radio. "POSI1"/ "2" Switches the panel display between positive or * / "NEGA1"/ "2" negative. Controls the connected LX amplifier. - 26...
... to AUX source. "0FF"/ "ON"* Turns ON / OFF the tag memory function of satellite radio. - - Specifies whether the text is changed in AUX" "CD Read" "DEMO Mode" Setting Entry "Front"*/ "F-R"/ "F-L" "ON"*/ "OFF" Setting overview Specify the...Sets whether the key illumination color (KDC-X993/ - KDC-X693) or brightness (KDC-HD942U/ KDC-MP642U) is changed in conjunction with the light * / "MNAL1" / switch of HD Radio. "POSI1"/ "2" Switches the panel display between positive or * / "NEGA1"/ "2" negative. Controls the connected LX amplifier. - 26...
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..." "OFF"*/ "Step1" - Condition Page - 10 Sets the Type C spectrum analyzer display. Recalling 33 the sound setup registered by Sound Control. 33 "DSP Set" "Bypass"/ Setting "Bypass" passes the DSP function. - Registering the value setup by . Registers voice for details....- [D]" "Graphic Select" "Graphic 1 -2" "Side Select" 3 types "Text Select" - Compensates the low volume or bass sound being lost * by Sound Control. "Preset" "Recall" - "BT" "Voice - "SMS" "SMS - Download a short message. 40 Download" "SMS Inbox" - During Intro Skip, turn ...
..." "OFF"*/ "Step1" - Condition Page - 10 Sets the Type C spectrum analyzer display. Recalling 33 the sound setup registered by Sound Control. 33 "DSP Set" "Bypass"/ Setting "Bypass" passes the DSP function. - Registering the value setup by . Registers voice for details....- [D]" "Graphic Select" "Graphic 1 -2" "Side Select" 3 types "Text Select" - Compensates the low volume or bass sound being lost * by Sound Control. "Preset" "Recall" - "BT" "Voice - "SMS" "SMS - Download a short message. 40 Download" "SMS Inbox" - During Intro Skip, turn ...
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... information on the left side by the following ; In HD Radio source for KDC-HD942U or KDC-X993/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U with KTC-HR300 Information Display Frequency "Frequency" Station name ...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...For how to select Function Control item, refer to (page 6). 2 Select the Display type Turn the Control knob. 3 Exit Display type...
... information on the left side by the following ; In HD Radio source for KDC-HD942U or KDC-X993/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U with KTC-HR300 Information Display Frequency "Frequency" Station name ...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...For how to select Function Control item, refer to (page 6). 2 Select the Display type Turn the Control knob. 3 Exit Display type...
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... is connected, the item setup by the Display mode of LX-AMP is displayed. (Function of "TYPE [A]" text. For how to select Function Control item, refer to on while playing the iPod, "iPod by Hand Mode" is displayed. • If all characters cannot be displayed while playing .../Artist" "Folder name" "File name" "P-Time" "Time Bar" "Speana/Clock" or "Clock" "Date" "Blank" * Can be displayed only on the bottom line of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693) • Some items cannot be displayed depending on the display type and row. • When selecting "Folder name" while playing with iPod, the file...
... is connected, the item setup by the Display mode of LX-AMP is displayed. (Function of "TYPE [A]" text. For how to select Function Control item, refer to on while playing the iPod, "iPod by Hand Mode" is displayed. • If all characters cannot be displayed while playing .../Artist" "Folder name" "File name" "P-Time" "Time Bar" "Speana/Clock" or "Clock" "Date" "Blank" * Can be displayed only on the bottom line of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693) • Some items cannot be displayed depending on the display type and row. • When selecting "Folder name" while playing with iPod, the file...
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... "ON". : Select "MENU" > "Built in AUX" 12 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Before display setting, set to (page 6). 3 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. To adjust color. For how to select Function Control item, refer to "OFF". Push the Control knob towards up or down. 3. Exit the...
... "ON". : Select "MENU" > "Built in AUX" 12 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Before display setting, set to (page 6). 3 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. To adjust color. For how to select Function Control item, refer to "OFF". Push the Control knob towards up or down. 3. Exit the...
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... Audio file name. 2 Search for at least 1 second. Press the Control knob or push it towards up or down. Keep pushing Control knob for at least 1 second. Set the ratio with "¡" indicator. Internal CD source Operation type Movement between items Turn the Control knob. Items Playlists Artists Albums Songs Display "PLIST***" "ART***" "ALB...
... Audio file name. 2 Search for at least 1 second. Press the Control knob or push it towards up or down. Keep pushing Control knob for at least 1 second. Set the ratio with "¡" indicator. Internal CD source Operation type Movement between items Turn the Control knob. Items Playlists Artists Albums Songs Display "PLIST***" "ART***" "ALB...
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...number of songs in iPod or the folder structure. • Turning on the all random function changes the iPod browse item to the iPod control function. 14 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U This browse item will be paused when Hand mode is turned ON during playback. • In the iPod... Control by Hand Mode". • iPod can select an alphabetic character from the list in the browse item (artist, album, etc.) selected now. 1 Enter ...
...number of songs in iPod or the folder structure. • Turning on the all random function changes the iPod browse item to the iPod control function. 14 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U This browse item will be paused when Hand mode is turned ON during playback. • In the iPod... Control by Hand Mode". • iPod can select an alphabetic character from the list in the browse item (artist, album, etc.) selected now. 1 Enter ...
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Select the "CD CHANGER" display. English | 15 Cancelling Direct Disc Search Press the [38] button. ⁄ • Direct Disc Search cannot be performed during playing of Random play or scan play . Function of remote control Direct Music Search Searchs the music by entering the disc...Music search Push the Control knob towards up or down. Disc Search Push the Control knob towards right or left. Cancelling Direct Music Search Press the [38] button. ⁄ • Direct Music Search cannot be performed during playing of Disc Changer (Optional) Selecting CD changer source Press the...
Select the "CD CHANGER" display. English | 15 Cancelling Direct Disc Search Press the [38] button. ⁄ • Direct Disc Search cannot be performed during playing of Random play or scan play . Function of remote control Direct Music Search Searchs the music by entering the disc...Music search Push the Control knob towards up or down. Disc Search Push the Control knob towards right or left. Cancelling Direct Music Search Press the [38] button. ⁄ • Direct Music Search cannot be performed during playing of Disc Changer (Optional) Selecting CD changer source Press the...
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...is displayed. 2 Enter the frequency Press the number buttons on the remote control. ⁄ • You can be received are put in the memory Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds. Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Tuner Operation Auto Memory Entry Putting stations with good reception in the... Access Tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. Function 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 Turn the Control knob. 4 Determine the number to select "YES", and then...
...is displayed. 2 Enter the frequency Press the number buttons on the remote control. ⁄ • You can be received are put in the memory Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds. Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Tuner Operation Auto Memory Entry Putting stations with good reception in the... Access Tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. Function 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 Turn the Control knob. 4 Determine the number to select "YES", and then...
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... "PTY SEARCH". Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 Program Type Preset Putting the Program Type in the memory Turn the Control knob. 4 Recall the Program Type Press the Control knob. The Program Type is displayed. English | 17 For how to select Function Control items, refer to put in...[ ] button. 3 Select the number to put in the memory Turn the Control knob. 4 Determine the number to (page 6). 2 Select the Program Type Turn the Control knob. 3 Search for at least 2 seconds. Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 Registration of a Station as a PTY Registering a Program Type for at least...
... "PTY SEARCH". Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 Program Type Preset Putting the Program Type in the memory Turn the Control knob. 4 Recall the Program Type Press the Control knob. The Program Type is displayed. English | 17 For how to select Function Control items, refer to put in...[ ] button. 3 Select the number to put in the memory Turn the Control knob. 4 Determine the number to (page 6). 2 Select the Program Type Turn the Control knob. 3 Search for at least 2 seconds. Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 Registration of a Station as a PTY Registering a Program Type for at least...
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... in the memory, auto memory entry closes. Cancelling the Preset Memory mode Press the [ ] button. 18 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Cancelling Preset Tuning Press the [ ] button. Function of KDC-HD942U KDC-X993/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U with KTC-HR300 (Optional Accessory) HD Radio tuner control Auto Memory Entry Putting stations with good reception in the memory Turn the...
... in the memory, auto memory entry closes. Cancelling the Preset Memory mode Press the [ ] button. 18 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Cancelling Preset Tuning Press the [ ] button. Function of KDC-HD942U KDC-X993/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U with KTC-HR300 (Optional Accessory) HD Radio tuner control Auto Memory Entry Putting stations with good reception in the memory Turn the...
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... (iTunes Tagging) Using an iTunes Tagging enabled HD Radio you can enter the FM band frequency in iTunes the very next time you enjoy on the remote control. The saved songs will then show up in a playlist called "Tagged" in steps of a minimum of 0.1 MHz. English | 19... -" "CH -" - 3 Enter the frequency or Channel Press the number buttons 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. When iPod is connected, the TAG information registered to this unit is displayed. 2 Select Tuning item...
... (iTunes Tagging) Using an iTunes Tagging enabled HD Radio you can enter the FM band frequency in iTunes the very next time you enjoy on the remote control. The saved songs will then show up in a playlist called "Tagged" in steps of a minimum of 0.1 MHz. English | 19... -" "CH -" - 3 Enter the frequency or Channel Press the number buttons 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. When iPod is connected, the TAG information registered to this unit is displayed. 2 Select Tuning item...
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... between Private talk ("PRIVATE") and Hands-free talk each time this button is connected to this unit. KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U: Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. Insert a CD. - Select the "REJECT" display. 3 Press the [AUD] button. If this happens, the source... second. Continuing the Current Call 1 Press the [AUD] button. 2 Turn the Control knob or push it has already been registered in advance. Each pressing of them. Operate Other functions Clearing the Disconnection Message KDC-X993: Press the [ ] button. For more details, see (page 36). • ...
... between Private talk ("PRIVATE") and Hands-free talk each time this button is connected to this unit. KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U: Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. Insert a CD. - Select the "REJECT" display. 3 Press the [AUD] button. If this happens, the source... second. Continuing the Current Call 1 Press the [AUD] button. 2 Turn the Control knob or push it has already been registered in advance. Each pressing of them. Operate Other functions Clearing the Disconnection Message KDC-X993: Press the [ ] button. For more details, see (page 36). • ...
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...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 Press the Control knob. KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U: Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. 2 Select the ...number dial mode Press the Control knob. Dial a number 1 Enter dialing method mode KDC-X993: Press the [ ] button. To erase the entered phone...
...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 Press the Control knob. KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U: Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. 2 Select the ...number dial mode Press the Control knob. Dial a number 1 Enter dialing method mode KDC-X993: Press the [ ] button. To erase the entered phone...