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... use Basic 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 Operation Music Search Music Search for iPod Searching for Music by Initial All Random iPod Control by Hand Mode Direct Music Search Direct Disc Search Basic Operation of Disc Changer (Optional) Tuner Operation Auto Memory Entry Station Preset Memory Preset Tuning Direct Access Tuning PTY (Program Type) Program Type Preset Registration of a Station as a PTY HD Radio tuner control Auto Memory...
... use Basic 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 Operation Music Search Music Search for iPod Searching for Music by Initial All Random iPod Control by Hand Mode Direct Music Search Direct Disc Search Basic Operation of Disc Changer (Optional) Tuner Operation Auto Memory Entry Station Preset Memory Preset Tuning Direct Access Tuning PTY (Program Type) Program Type Preset Registration of a Station as a PTY HD Radio tuner control Auto Memory...
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... your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your unit • If this unit before canceling Demonstration mode! CDs that cannot be used • CDs that has not been finalized. (For the finalization process refer to reset your CD-R/CDRW recorder instruction manual.) English | 3 Do not use this unit or the connected unit (disc auto changer, etc.) fails to play a CD-R or CD-RW that are dirty cannot be used . • CDs with coloring on the car...
... your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your unit • If this unit before canceling Demonstration mode! CDs that cannot be used • CDs that has not been finalized. (For the finalization process refer to reset your CD-R/CDRW recorder instruction manual.) English | 3 Do not use this unit or the connected unit (disc auto changer, etc.) fails to play a CD-R or CD-RW that are dirty cannot be used . • CDs with coloring on the car...
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... audio file text display when pushing toward up the Bluetooth function. - When the call , "CALL" is displayed and the audio system is paused. SETUP Allows you to set up the environment. SOUND Allows you to set up the each source function. 4 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U When the power is recognized as CD source on . Subwoofer output: Control knob Switches between sources. Auxiliary input Connect a portable audio device with mini-plug cable (3.5 ø). ⁄ • Use the mini-plug cable which is stereo...
... audio file text display when pushing toward up the Bluetooth function. - When the call , "CALL" is displayed and the audio system is paused. SETUP Allows you to set up the environment. SOUND Allows you to set up the each source function. 4 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U When the power is recognized as CD source on . Subwoofer output: Control knob Switches between sources. Auxiliary input Connect a portable audio device with mini-plug cable (3.5 ø). ⁄ • Use the mini-plug cable which is stereo...
Instruction Manual
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... is displayed. USB device removing: [0] Press this button is pressed. • For KDC-X993: Switches as follows each time pushing toward up . Preset station "Seek Mode : Auto2" Search in seek the Preset memory. Disc & Audio file play functions Drop open the faceplate: Release ⁄ • Push the faceplate on iPod, enter (page 13) is ON. Disc ejection: [0] ⁄ • You can recall the various registered functions by selecting "MENU" >"Mic Gain" of and "MENU" >"NR Level" of stereo stations...
... is displayed. USB device removing: [0] Press this button is pressed. • For KDC-X993: Switches as follows each time pushing toward up . Preset station "Seek Mode : Auto2" Search in seek the Preset memory. Disc & Audio file play functions Drop open the faceplate: Release ⁄ • Push the faceplate on iPod, enter (page 13) is ON. Disc ejection: [0] ⁄ • You can recall the various registered functions by selecting "MENU" >"Mic Gain" of and "MENU" >"NR Level" of stereo stations...
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... CD/USB (excluding iPod). : Can be 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 only during which the item is displayed. : Can be set in other than the standby source by using Function Control. 1 Enter Function Control mode Press the [FNC] button. 2 Select a Function group. Displayed...
... CD/USB (excluding iPod). : Can be 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 only during which the item is displayed. : Can be set in other than the standby source by using Function Control. 1 Enter Function Control mode Press the [FNC] button. 2 Select a Function group. Displayed...
Instruction Manual
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... CD read mode. * "OFF"/ "ON"* 2 sec. OFF. - 1 sec. "OFF"*/ "ON" Sets whether the key illumination color (KDC-X993/ -- "50" Displays the tag memory usage of the unit blinks when - Displays the Electronic Serial Number of AUX input sound when the * Dual Zone function is changed in conjunction with the sound volume. Condition Page * Output a beep from the speaker when a call comes in amplifier. * "REAR"*/ "FRONT" - "POSI1"/ "2" Switches the panel display...
... CD read mode. * "OFF"/ "ON"* 2 sec. OFF. - 1 sec. "OFF"*/ "ON" Sets whether the key illumination color (KDC-X993/ -- "50" Displays the tag memory usage of the unit blinks when - Displays the Electronic Serial Number of AUX input sound when the * Dual Zone function is changed in conjunction with the sound volume. Condition Page * Output a beep from the speaker when a call comes in amplifier. * "REAR"*/ "FRONT" - "POSI1"/ "2" Switches the panel display...
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...noises to use the "SMS" function. • Location played with the listening position. "Memory" - Sets the Type A Status display. -- -- - 10 - 10 Sets the panel and display illumination color. 12 Sets the display illumination color. Makes fine adjustment of panel illumination color. English | 9 "Speaker" - "Preset" "Recall" - Compensates the sound environment in two steps. - The scan method depends on the Music Editor setting. Sets the connected speaker, speaker size, and 29 installation position. "Status" "Color "All" Select"*...
...noises to use the "SMS" function. • Location played with the listening position. "Memory" - Sets the Type A Status display. -- -- - 10 - 10 Sets the panel and display illumination color. 12 Sets the display illumination color. Makes fine adjustment of panel illumination color. English | 9 "Speaker" - "Preset" "Recall" - Compensates the sound environment in two steps. - The scan method depends on the Music Editor setting. Sets the connected speaker, speaker size, and 29 installation position. "Status" "Color "All" Select"*...
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...] button. Other Functions Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select Clock adjustment mode Select "MENU" > "Clock Adjust". The date display blinks. 3 Adjusting Date Operation type Operation Selecting the item (month, day, Push the Control knob towards up or down . ⁄ • For the details on the AMP Control item, see the Instruction manual attached to (page 6). 2 Enter Date format mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can do this adjustment when "MENU...
...] button. Other Functions Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select Clock adjustment mode Select "MENU" > "Clock Adjust". The date display blinks. 3 Adjusting Date Operation type Operation Selecting the item (month, day, Push the Control knob towards up or down . ⁄ • For the details on the AMP Control item, see the Instruction manual attached to (page 6). 2 Enter Date format mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can do this adjustment when "MENU...
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... Setup mode Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. 3 Select the Audio Setup item to adjust Press the [AUD] knob. 3 Adjust the Audio item Turn the [AUD] knob. 4 Exit Audio Control mode Press any button. Audio Setup You can adjust following Audio Control items; Adjustment Item Display Range Volume offset "VOL-OFFSET" -8 - ±0 (AUX: -8- +8) Dual Zone System "2 ZONE" OFF/ON ⁄ • Volume offset: Sets each source's volume as follows; Adjustment Item Display Range Rear volume "REAR VOLUME" 0 - 35 Subwoofer level "SUBWOOFER LEVEL" -15 - +15 Balance "BALANCE...
... Setup mode Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. 3 Select the Audio Setup item to adjust Press the [AUD] knob. 3 Adjust the Audio item Turn the [AUD] knob. 4 Exit Audio Control mode Press any button. Audio Setup You can adjust following Audio Control items; Adjustment Item Display Range Volume offset "VOL-OFFSET" -8 - ±0 (AUX: -8- +8) Dual Zone System "2 ZONE" OFF/ON ⁄ • Volume offset: Sets each source's volume as follows; Adjustment Item Display Range Rear volume "REAR VOLUME" 0 - 35 Subwoofer level "SUBWOOFER LEVEL" -15 - +15 Balance "BALANCE...
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Compact car Full size car Station wagon Minivan Sport-utility vehicle Long Minivan Display "OFF" "Compact" "Full size car" "Wagon" "Minivan" "SUV" "Minivan (Long)" 1 Enter Cabin select mode Select "SOUND" > "Setup" > "Cabin". For how to select Function Control item, refer to (page 6). 2 Select the speaker you want to set Setting speaker Front speaker Rear speaker Subwoofer Display "FRONT" "REAR" "SUB W" Turn the Control knob. 3 Select the item you want to complete the speaker settings. 6 Exit Speaker setting mode Press the [FNC] button. Item Speaker Size Front Speaker Location Front ...
Compact car Full size car Station wagon Minivan Sport-utility vehicle Long Minivan Display "OFF" "Compact" "Full size car" "Wagon" "Minivan" "SUV" "Minivan (Long)" 1 Enter Cabin select mode Select "SOUND" > "Setup" > "Cabin". For how to select Function Control item, refer to (page 6). 2 Select the speaker you want to set Setting speaker Front speaker Rear speaker Subwoofer Display "FRONT" "REAR" "SUB W" Turn the Control knob. 3 Select the item you want to complete the speaker settings. 6 Exit Speaker setting mode Press the [FNC] button. Item Speaker Size Front Speaker Location Front ...
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...); For how to select Function Control item, refer to (page 6). 2 Select the speaker you want to set Setting speaker Front speaker Rear speaker Subwoofer Display "Front" "Rear" "SW" Turn the Control knob. 3 Set the compensation value of (page 48) on how 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 X'Over setting Fine adjusting the following setting values corresponding to set Setting speaker Front speaker Rear speaker Subwoofer Display "Front" "Rear" "Subwoofer" Turn the Control knob and push...
...); For how to select Function Control item, refer to (page 6). 2 Select the speaker you want to set Setting speaker Front speaker Rear speaker Subwoofer Display "Front" "Rear" "SW" Turn the Control knob. 3 Set the compensation value of (page 48) on how 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 X'Over setting Fine adjusting the following setting values corresponding to set Setting speaker Front speaker Rear speaker Subwoofer Display "Front" "Rear" "Subwoofer" Turn the Control knob and push...
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... set Turn the Control knob. 3 Select the item you want to set in the section (page 31), Manual Equalizer Control is disabled. • You can select for "BAND1". Select the iPod Equalizer curve 1. Move the cursor ">" to the desired item. 4 Set the value Turn the Control knob. 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to set for each source. You can select for iPod when "iPod" is recalled. 1 Enter Preset Equalizer mode Select "SOUND" > "Control" > "EQ" > "Preset Equalizer". Preset Equalizer curve select You can adjust following Equalizer...
... set Turn the Control knob. 3 Select the item you want to set in the section (page 31), Manual Equalizer Control is disabled. • You can select for "BAND1". Select the iPod Equalizer curve 1. Move the cursor ">" to the desired item. 4 Set the value Turn the Control knob. 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to set for each source. You can select for iPod when "iPod" is recalled. 1 Enter Preset Equalizer mode Select "SOUND" > "Control" > "EQ" > "Preset Equalizer". Preset Equalizer curve select You can adjust following Equalizer...
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...this unit 1 Select Bluetooth device registration mode Select "MENU" > "Device Regist". Registering Special Bluetooth device Allow registration of (page 36) and complete the registration (pairing). free connection. When registering from the list of connected units. 3 Enter a PIN code Input the PIN code registered as mentioned in the list, select "Other Phones". Delete the last digit. Function of KDC-X993 KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U with KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory) Bluetooth Setup Registering Bluetooth device To make your Bluetooth device (cell-phone) usable with this unit...
...this unit 1 Select Bluetooth device registration mode Select "MENU" > "Device Regist". Registering Special Bluetooth device Allow registration of (page 36) and complete the registration (pairing). free connection. When registering from the list of connected units. 3 Enter a PIN code Input the PIN code registered as mentioned in the list, select "Other Phones". Delete the last digit. Function of KDC-X993 KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U with KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory) Bluetooth Setup Registering Bluetooth device To make your Bluetooth device (cell-phone) usable with this unit...
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...; By default, "0000" is displayed. 3 Select the Bluetooth device Turn the Control knob. 4 Set up to 32 digits can use . 1 Select Bluetooth device selection mode Cell-phone Select "MENU" > "Phone Selection". "(name)" is specified. • A PIN code can be registered for at least 1 second. "-": The selected Bluetooth device is downloaded automatically after Bluetooth connection. ⁄ • Setting on standby. free connection. To clear the downloading completion message Press any button. ⁄ • Up to 1000 phone numbers can be input depending on the type...
...; By default, "0000" is displayed. 3 Select the Bluetooth device Turn the Control knob. 4 Set up to 32 digits can use . 1 Select Bluetooth device selection mode Cell-phone Select "MENU" > "Phone Selection". "(name)" is specified. • A PIN code can be registered for at least 1 second. "-": The selected Bluetooth device is downloaded automatically after Bluetooth connection. ⁄ • Setting on standby. free connection. To clear the downloading completion message Press any button. ⁄ • Up to 1000 phone numbers can be input depending on the type...
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... (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) • Playable disc media CD-R/RW/ROM • Playable disc file format ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name. • Playable USB device USB mass storage class • Playable USB device file system FAT16, FAT32 Although the audio files are complied with the standards listed above, the play maybe impossible depending on the types or...
... (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) • Playable disc media CD-R/RW/ROM • Playable disc file format ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name. • Playable USB device USB mass storage class • Playable USB device file system FAT16, FAT32 Although the audio files are complied with the standards listed above, the play maybe impossible depending on the types or...
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... requires skills and experience. Bluetooth antenna unit About CD players/disc changers connected to any metal part in turn may cause a short circuit, that in the car. • When only two speakers are being connected. The communication range becomes shorter depending on the car are metal objects near the Bluetooth antenna. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit. 3. battery. 8. For safety's sake, leave the mounting and wiring work if you may start...
... requires skills and experience. Bluetooth antenna unit About CD players/disc changers connected to any metal part in turn may cause a short circuit, that in the car. • When only two speakers are being connected. The communication range becomes shorter depending on the car are metal objects near the Bluetooth antenna. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit. 3. battery. 8. For safety's sake, leave the mounting and wiring work if you may start...
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... relevant instruction manuals. Power control wire (Blue/White) P.CONT Motor antenna control wire (Blue) ANT. CONT TEL mute wire (Brown) MUTE Dimmer control wire (Orange / White) ILLUMI When using , connect either the telephone rings or during conversation. ⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your car is stereo type and does not have any metallic part of the film-type or short pole type antenna. To car light control switch Ignition wire (Red) Car fuse box ACC Battery wire (Yellow) Ground wire (Black...
... relevant instruction manuals. Power control wire (Blue/White) P.CONT Motor antenna control wire (Blue) ANT. CONT TEL mute wire (Brown) MUTE Dimmer control wire (Orange / White) ILLUMI When using , connect either the telephone rings or during conversation. ⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your car is stereo type and does not have any metallic part of the film-type or short pole type antenna. To car light control switch Ignition wire (Red) Car fuse box ACC Battery wire (Yellow) Ground wire (Black...
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Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may be disabled by some settings made on this unit. ! • Cannot set up the subwoofer. • No output from the subwoofer. • Cannot set up the subwoofer position of Manual position setting. ▲ • of (page 4) is not set to On. • The Dual zone function is enabled. ☞ (page 28) ! • Cannot set up the subwoofer phase. ▲ The Low Pass Filter is set to Through. ☞
Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may be disabled by some settings made on this unit. ! • Cannot set up the subwoofer. • No output from the subwoofer. • Cannot set up the subwoofer position of Manual position setting. ▲ • of (page 4) is not set to On. • The Dual zone function is enabled. ☞ (page 28) ! • Cannot set up the subwoofer phase. ▲ The Low Pass Filter is set to Through. ☞
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..." code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. And then press the reset button on supported iPods. Copy Protection: A copy-protected file is wrong with the disc magazine. English | 55 Read Error: The file system of the person who registered the it cannot be ejected or the display continues to register the Bluetooth audio player. Adjust it with a format that is activated. ➪ Wire or insulate the speaker cable...
..." code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. And then press the reset button on supported iPods. Copy Protection: A copy-protected file is wrong with the disc magazine. English | 55 Read Error: The file system of the person who registered the it cannot be ejected or the display continues to register the Bluetooth audio player. Adjust it with a format that is activated. ➪ Wire or insulate the speaker cable...
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... tag is no phone book list. iPod Memory Full: The iPod memory is repeated, use another USB device. N/A Channels: No receivable channel and category. 56 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U The preset content may have occurred to the connected USB device. ➪ Remove the USB device, then cycle the power switch to be accessed. ➪ Turn off the power and on the control unit. No Tag Function: iPod which does not support the tag memory is wrong. NO Number: • The calling...
... tag is no phone book list. iPod Memory Full: The iPod memory is repeated, use another USB device. N/A Channels: No receivable channel and category. 56 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U The preset content may have occurred to the connected USB device. ➪ Remove the USB device, then cycle the power switch to be accessed. ➪ Turn off the power and on the control unit. No Tag Function: iPod which does not support the tag memory is wrong. NO Number: • The calling...