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KDC-X596
KDC-HD552U
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD
MODE D’EMPLOI
REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
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Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best performance from
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CONTENTS Safety 3 Listening to Pandora® internet radio 13 Preparation 4 Station Search mode How to attach/detach the faceplate Listening to the other external How to reset your unit components 14 Basic operations 5 Using the remote controller Getting started 7 (RC-405) 14 Canceling the display demonstration Basic operations Setting the demonstration mode Direct Access Tuning Adjusting the clock Direct Music Search Initial settings before operations Function settings 16 Listening to
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Safety WARNING A USB connection cable, CA-U1EX Stop the car before operating the unit. (max.: 500 mA) (optional accessory) is required for connecting a USB device. Important to know... You can connect an Apple iPod/iPhone To prevent a short circuit, never put or with this unit. leave any metallic objects (such as coins or The word “iPod” appearing in this manual metal tools) inside the unit. indicates the iPod or iPhone connected Caution: Adjust the volume so that you to this unit wi
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Preparation How to attach/detach the faceplate How to reset your unit If this unit fails to operate properly, press the reset 1 1 button. 1 The unit returns to 2 factory settings when 2 2 the reset button is pressed. 3 Do not expose the faceplate to direct sunlight, excessive heat, or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing. Reset button Keep the faceplate in its casing while detached. The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and c
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Basic operations Loading slot Display window Ejects the disc Volume knob USB terminal Detaches the faceplate Auxiliary input jack The following indicator lights up when... ATT (blink) : The sound attenuates. (Applicable only when using the remote controller, RC-405). (page 14 — 16) ST : A stereo broadcast is received. HD : HD Radio™ broadcast is tuned in. D : HD Radio digital broadcast is tuned in. MC : HD Radio multicast broadcast is tuned in. EQ : [PRESET EQ] is set to an EQ mode other than [
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When you press or hold the following button(s)... Button General operation Turns on. Turns off if pressed and held. Selects the available sources (HD RADIO, USB/ iPod, PANDORA, CD, AUX, STANDBY), if the power is turned on. SRC • If the source is ready, playback also starts. • “PANDORA” is selectable only when an iPhone or iPod touch (with the Pandora® internet radio application) is connected and [ON] is selected for [PANDORA SRC]. (page 7, 8) • “iPod” or “CD” is selectable only when an iP
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Getting started Canceling the display demonstration The display demonstration is always turned on unless you cancel it. When you turn on the power (or after you reset the unit), the display shows: [CANCEL DEMO] \ [PRESS] \ [VOLUME KNOB] 1 Press the volume knob. [YES] is selected as the initial setup. 2 Press the volume knob again to confirm. [DEMO OFF] appears. If no operation is done for about 15 seconds or if you turn the volume knob to select [NO] in step 2, [DEMO MODE] appears and the d
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Item Selectable setting (Preset: *) PRESET TYPE NORMAL *: Memorizes one station for each preset button in each band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ AM). ; MIX: Memorizes one station for each preset button regardless of the selected band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ AM). KEY BEEP ON */ OFF: Activates/deactivates the keypress tone. PANDORA SRC ON *: Allows you to select “PANDORA” source by connecting an iPhone or iPod touch (with the Pandora® internet radio application). ; OFF: Disables “PANDORA” in source selection. BUILT-I
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To transfer the tagged songs to your iPod and purchase the songs from iTunes Store 1 Connect an iPod to this unit. (page 10) The tagged information registered to this unit is automatically transferred to the connected iPod. 2 Connect the iPod to your computer. 3 Synchronize the iPod to the iTunes. The saved songs will be shown in a playlist called “Tagged.” You can now purchase and download the songs easily from the iTunes Store. Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings While listening to the radio..
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Listening to a disc/ USB device/ iPod Loading slot Ejects the disc. (“NO DISC” appears and “IN” indicator goes off.) Press to select track/file. USB terminal Hold to fast-forwards/reverses. Slide open the cover, then make the following Press to select previous/next folder. connection. • Not available if “ALL RANDOM” is The source automatically selected. switches, and playback starts. Start playing a disc Connecting a USB 1 Press SRC to turn on the power. device 2 Insert a disc into the
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Selecting Repeat Play Selecting a folder/track/file Press number button 4 (REP) repeatedly 1 Press to enter Music Search mode. to make a selection. “SEARCH” appears, then the current file name appears on the display. Audio CD : TRACK REPEAT, REPEAT OFF 2 Turn the volume knob to select a folder/ AAC/MP3/WMA : FILE REPEAT, FOLDER track/file, then press to confirm. REPEAT, REPEAT OFF iPod : FILE REPEAT, REPEAT OFF To return to the root folder (or first track for audio CD), press number button
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Functions of this unit with iPod Selecting a song by alphabet Selecting App & iPod Control Mode 1 Press to enter Music Search mode. Press and hold 5 (iPod) to make a “SEARCH” appears. selection. 2 Turn the volume knob to select a MODE ON: Control iPod from the iPod *. category, then press to confirm. “APP&iPod MODE” appears on the 3 Press again to enter alphabet search display. mode. MODE OFF: Control iPod from the unit. “SEARCH < >” appears. – – – * You can still control play/pause, se
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Listening to Pandora® internet radio Preparation : Make sure [ON] is selected for [PANDORA SRC]. (page 7, 8) 1 Open the Pandora® application on USB terminal your device. 2 Connect the device to the USB Apple iPhone/ iPod touch terminal. (commercially available) The source switches, and broadcasting starts automatically from your current station. If no station has been selected, broadcasting does not start. KCA-iP102 (optional accessory) To select thumbs down/up, press number button 1 (
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Listening to the other external components Preparation : Make sure [ON] is selected for [BUILT-IN AUX]. (page 7, 8) Auxiliary input jack 1 Press SRC to select “AUX.” 2 Turn on the external component and start playing. 3 Turn the volume knob to adjust the volume. Portable audio device 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini plug (commercially available) (commercially available) Using the remote controller (RC-405) Preparation: Remote sensor When you use the remote controller for the Do not expose to bri
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Caution: RC-405 Do not set the remote control in hot places such as on the dashboard. Lithium battery. Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. The battery pack or batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Keep battery out of reach of children and in original package until ready to use. Dispose of used batteries promptly. If swallowed contact physician immediately. (Not used.
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Direct Music Search In Station Search Mode (while listening to “PANDORA” source...) • Not available if Random Play is selected. 5 / ∞ : • Selects [A–Z] or [BY DATE]. • Not applicable for iPod and Kenwood Music • Selects item. Editor. ENT : Confirms selection. 1 Press DIRECT to enter Direct Music EXIT : Cancels Station Search mode. Search Mode. “– – –” appears. 2 Press the number buttons to enter the track number. 3 Press 4 / ¢ (+) to search for the music. To cancel the Direct Music Sea
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Item Selectable setting (Preset: *) EQ PRO (for ) BASS ADJUST BASS CTR FRQ 60/ 80/ 100 */ 200: Selects the center frequency. BASS LEVEL –8 — +8 (Preset: 0): Adjusts the level. BASS Q FACTOR 1.00 */ 1.25/ 1.50/ 2.00: Adjusts the quality factor. BASS EXTEND ON: Turns on the extended bass. ; OFF *: Cancels. MID ADJUST MID CTR FRQ 0.5K/ 1.0K */ 1.5K/ 2.5K: Selects the center frequency. MID LEVEL –8 — +8 (Preset: 0): Adjusts the level. MID Q FACTOR 0.75/ 1.00 */ 1.25: Adjusts the quality factor. TRE
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[SETTINGS] Item Selectable setting (Preset: *) AUX NAME SET AUX */ DVD/ PORTABLE/ GAME/ VIDEO/ TV: Selects the desired name for the connected component. (Selectable only if “AUX” is selected as the source.) CLOCK CLOCK ADJUST: (For details, see page 7.) DISP & KEY (for ) COLOR SELECT VARIABLE SCAN */ COLOR 01 – COLOR 24/ USER: Selects your preferred key illumination color. You can create your own color (when [COLOR 01] — [COLOR 24] or [USER] is selected). The color you created can be selected
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Symptom Remedy/Cause “IN” flashes. The CD player is not operating properly. Reinsert the disc properly. If the condition did not improve, turn off the unit and consult your nearest service center. CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back and Insert a finalized CD-R/CD-RW (finalize with the component which you used tracks cannot be skipped. for recording). Disc sound is sometimes interrupted. Stop playback while driving on rough roads. / Change the disc. / Check the cords and connections. “NA FILE” a
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Installation/connection Part list: Caution A Faceplate.............................................................. (×1) If your car's ignition does not have an ACC B Escutcheon ......................................................... (×1) position, connect the ignition wires to a C Mounting sleeve ............................................. (×1) power source that can be turned on and D Wiring harness .................................................. (×1) off with the ignition key. If y
