Kenwood KDC-MP832U user manual

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CD-RECEIVER
KDC-X890
KDC-MP832U
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Take the time to read through this instruction manual.
Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best
performance from your new CD-receiver.
For your records
Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the
warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers
whenever you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on t

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Contents Safety precautions 4 RDS features 28 Radio Text Scroll Notes 5 PTY (Program Type) Registration of a station as a PTY About CDs 7 Program Type preset About AAC, MP3 and WMA 8 CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features 30 About USB device 10 Playing CD & Audio file Playing USB device Notes on Multi-function Playing External Disc Key System 11 Fast Forwarding and Reversing Track/File Search General features 12 Disc Search/Folder Search Power Direct Track/File Search Selectin

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Menu system 41 Basic Operations of remote control 55 Menu System Accessories/ Installation Procedure 58 Activating Security Code Deactivating Security Code Connecting Wires to Terminals 59 Touch Sensor Tone Manual Clock Adjustment Installation 60 Date Adjustment Date Mode Removing the Unit 62 Synchronize Clock DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Troubleshooting Guide 63 Selectable Illumination Display Illumination Control Specifications 67 Dimmer Built-in Amp Setting G-Counter Level set G-Analyzer R

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Safety precautions cause damage or breakdown. 2 WARNING • Do not use your own screws. Use only the screws provided. If you use the wrong screws, you could To prevent injury while using this damage the unit. product, take the following safety precautions: • To prevent a short circuit and possible fire, Attach the panel while you are on the never put any metallic objects (such as coins or vehicle metal tools) inside the product. The panel lock arm appears when the panel is • If you are th

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Notes • No USB device comes with this unit. You need to Cleaning the Unit purchase a commercially available USB device. For If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a the types of available USB devices, refer to (page 10). If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then • If you experience problems during installation, wipe it again with a clean soft dry cloth.

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Notes About "Media Manager" of PC application 2CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of attached to KDC-X890/MP832U procedures other than those specified herein may • "Media Manager" is recorded in the CD-ROM result in hazardous radiation exposure. attached to this unit. In compliance with Federal Regulations, following • Refer to the attached installation manual for the are reproductions of labels on, or inside the product installation method of "Media Manager". relating

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About CDs Handling CDs Removing CDs • Do not touch the recording surface of the CD. When removing CDs from this unit, pull them out horizontally. CDs that cannot be used • CDs that are not round cannot be used. • CD-R and CD-RW are easier to damage than a normal music CD. Use a CD-R or a CD-RW after reading the caution items on the package etc. • Do not stick tape etc. on the CD, or use a CD with • CDs with coloring on the recording surface or CDs tape stuck on it. that are dirty cannot be

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About AAC, MP3 and WMA The playable AAC/MP3/WMA file (hereafter called Playable CD-R/RW format Audio file) and the media format has the following • ISO 9660 Level 1/2 limitation. The Audio file, which is not conforming • Joliet to the specification, may not play normally, or the • Romeo file and folder names may not display correctly. • Long file name. Playable Audio file Playable file format of USB device • AAC, MP3, WMA • For the formats supported by USB devices, refer to http://www.kenw

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Playing order of the Audio file • The Audio file plays in the order which is written by CD writing software. You may be able to set the playing order by writing the play sequence numbers such as "01" to "99" at the beginning of the file name. • Audio files are played in the order the files are written. You can specify the order of playback by numbering files in a folder and writing them by folder. (USB device) Example ^: F Folder older CD (1) ¡: Audio file Audio file ¡! 2 3 ¡" ¡# 4 ¡$ 5 ¡%

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About USB device Notes on Use of the USB device This unit can play audio files stored in the flash • Install the USB device in the place where it will not memory and digital audio player that have a USB prevent you from driving your vehicle properly. port (these devices are referred to as USB devices in • Do not leave the USB device in the vehicle for a long this document). time. It can deform or damage due to direct sunlight, The following restrictions are placed on the types high tempe

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Notes on Multi-function Key System Multi-function Key System serves to control various Real operational example of the Multi- functions with the [1] — [6] buttons. function Key System The basic operation of the Multi-function Key Example: Turning ON/OFF the Random Play during System is described below. CD play. 1. Show the function display of the Random Play. If "RDM" is not shown in the display, press the What is the Multi-function Key System? [NEXT] button to alternate the sections until

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General features Control knob ATT VOL ANG NEXT/ 1 – 6 SRC Release button MENU Power Volume Turning ON the Power Increasing Volume Press the [SRC] button. Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise. Turning OFF the Power Decreasing Volume Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise. Selecting the Source Attenuator Turning the volume down quickly. Press the [SRC] button. Press the [ATT] button. Source required Display Each time you press the button, the Attenuator SIRIUS

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System Q Audio Control Selecting the best sound setting preset for 1 Select the source to adjust different types of music. Press the [SRC] button. 1 Select the source to adjust 2 Enter Audio Control mode Press the [SRC] button. Press the [VOL] knob. 2 Select the key function section 3 Select the Basic Audio item to adjust Press the [NEXT] button. Press the [VOL] knob. Repeatedly press the button until "SYS.Q" is Each time you press the knob, the item to be displayed above the [1] button. adju

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General features • You can exit the Audio Control mode at anytime by Function of the KDC-X890 pressing any button except for [VOL], [ANG] and [ATT] Adjusting the detail of Audio buttons. Control Among the Basic Audio items, you can adjust the Bass level, Middle level, and Treble level in detail. Audio Setup 1 Select the Basic Audio item Setting the Sound system, such as Cross over Select the desired item to be set in detail from Network. followings; • Bass level 1 Select the source to adj

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- Select Main source by [SRC] button. Subwoofer Output - Adjust the volume of Front channel by [VOL] knob. Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF. - Adjust the volume of Rear channel by

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General features Theft Deterrent Faceplate Display Type Selection The faceplate of the unit can be detached and Changing the display mode. taken with you, helping to deter theft. 1 Select the key function section Removing the Faceplate Press the [NEXT] button. Press the Release button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach displayed above the [2] button. it. Refer to (page 11). 2 Enter display control

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7 Source icon display part 6 Select the graphic part display 8 Function item display Push the Control knob towards [4] or 9 G-Analyzer display part [¢]. 5 Exit display control mode Each time you push the knob, the graphic display Press the [6] ("RTN") button. alternates between the displays shown in the table below. Graphic display • Under the display type other than "Display Type D", the function item is not displayed. When you select Movie 1 the display type other than "Display Type D", pr

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General features Display Type A/ Display Type B 4 Select the display Type Wallpaper selecting Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢]. Selecting a wallpaper to display when Display Select the "Display Type B" display. Type is set to "Display Type A"/ "Display Type B". 5 Enter text select mode 1 Select the wallpaper display Press the [2] ("TEXT") button. Refer to (page 6 Select the text 17). Push the Control knob towards [4] or 2 Select the wallpaper [¢]. Di

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In Standby/ Auxiliary input source Information Display Source name "Source Name" Clock "Clock" Date "Date" In SIRIUS tuner source Information Display Channel Name "Channel Name" Song Title "Song Title" Artist Name "Artist Name" Composer name "Composer Name" Category Name "Category Name" Label Name "Label Name" Comment "Comment" Band & Channel Number "Channel Number" Clock "Clock" Date "Date" 7 Exit Display Control mode Press the [6] ("RTN") button. • * If the contents of the information cannot

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General features • If the contents of the information for the SIRIUS Display Type C/ Display Type D tuner source cannot be displayed, channel number is Text Display Switching displayed. • When LX-AMP is connected, the item setup by the Changing the text display. Display mode of LX-AMP is displayed. (KDC-X890 only) 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [2] button. The text display in the Upper text display R