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KDC-X492
KDC-MP438U
KDC-MP408U
KDC-MP338
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD
MODE D’EMPLOI
REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
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 s
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Contents Before use 3 Appendix 16 Basic Operation 4 Accessories/ Installation Procedure 18 General functions Connecting Wires to Terminals 19 Tuner functions Disc & Audio file play functions Installation 20 General Operation 6 Troubleshooting Guide 21 Audio Control Adjusting the detail of Audio Control Specifications 23 Audio Setup Speaker Setting Display Switching Tuner Operation 9 Direct Access Tuning Frequency Step Setting Music disc/Audio file Operation 10 Play Functions of Disc Changer Dir
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Before use • If you experience problems during installation, 2WARNING consult your Kenwood dealer. To prevent injury or fire, take the following • When you purchase optional accessories, check with precautions: your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work • To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any with your model and in your area. metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside • The characters which can be displayed by this unit the unit. are A-Z 0-9 @ " ‘ ` % & * + –
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Basic Operation [AUTO] Release [M.JOG] Di Display splay Disc slot Disc slot Auxiliary input Auxiliary input Release [ ] [ ] Co Control knob ntrol knob [SRC] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] US USB Terminal B Terminal avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water General functions splashing. • To prevent deterioration, do not touch the terminals of the Power/Source Select button [SRC] unit or faceplate with your fingers. Turns on the power. When the power is on, the source switches betw
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: Indicates the button etc. to operate. Tuning mode select [AUTO] USB device removing [0] Switches as follows each time this button is pressed. Press this button for 2 seconds or longer to select the remove mode, and the remove the USB device. Tuning mode Display Operation During the remove mode, “USB REMOVE” is displayed. Auto seek “SEEK : AUTO1” Automatic search for a station. Preset station seek “SEEK : AUTO2” Search in order of the stations in the Music search Control knob Preset memo
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General Operation Function of KDC-X492/KDC-MP408U Audio Control Adjusting the detail of Audio Control You can adjust following Audio Control items; You can adjust the following Basic Audio Items in Adjustment Item Display Range datail: Bass level, Middle level, and Treble leval. Rear volume* “R-VOLUME” 0 — 35 Bass level Subwoofer level “SUB-W L” –15 — +15 Bass Boost** “B.BOOST-L” “L1”/”L2”/“OFF” (The Adjustment Item Display Range indicator turns on according to Bass Center Frequency “BASS F”
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Audio Setup Speaker Setting You can set Sound system , such as follows; Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type as follows; Adjustment Item Display Range Front High Pass Filter* “HPF” Through/40*1/60*1/80/100/120/ Speaker type Display 150/180/220*1 Hz OFF “SP SEL OFF” Rear High Pass Filter* “HPR” Through/40*1/60*1/80/100/120/ For 5 & 4 in. speaker “SP SEL 5/4” 150/180/220*1 Hz For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker “SP SEL 6*9/6” Low Pass Filter “LPF SW” 50*1/60*1,2/8
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General Operation Display Switching 1 Enter Switching Display mode Press the [38] button for at least 1 second. Changes displayed information on each source “DISPLAY SEL” is displayed. following; 2 Select the Display item In Tuner source Push the Control knob towards right or left. Information Display 3 Exit Switching Display mode Frequency “FREQUENCY” Press the [38] button. Clock “CLOCK” ⁄ • When you select the clock display, the display setting of In CD & External disc source each source wi
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Tuner Operation Function of remote control Direct Access Tuning Entering the frequency and tuning. 1 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. "– – – –" is displayed. 2 Enter the frequency Press the number buttons on the remote control. Example: Desired frequency Press button 92.1 MHz (FM) [0], [9], [2], [1] 810 kHz (AM) [0], [8], [1], [0] Cancelling Direct Access Tuning Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. ⁄ • You can enter the FM band frequ
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Music disc/Audio fi le Operation Function of disc changers with remote control Play Functions of Disc Changer Direct Disc Search While a disc in the disc changer is being played, the following play functions can be used. Searchs the disc by entering the disc number. Playing the Current Song or Disc Repeatedly. 1 Enter the disc number (Repeat play) Press the number buttons on the remote Press the [4] button. control. Pressing the button repeatedly selects Track Repeat 2 Search the disc play on
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Function of KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U Function of iPod iPod Select Search for the song you want to listen to by selecting the same menu item as that of iPod. 1 Enter Multi Jog Select mode Press the [M.JOG] button. “MULTI JOG ON” is displayed. Displays the play list. 2 Searching for and playing a song Operation type Operation Movement between items Turn the Control knob. Selection of item Press the Control knob. Return to previous item Push the Control knob towards up. Return to Top menu Push the Cont
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Menu Operation source to which the item is displayed. Menu System : Can be set in other than standby state. Set up the following functions; : Can be set in standby state. : Can be set while Audio file source of CD/USB Display Setting Setting overview Source (excluding iPod). “SECURITY Refer to Sets/Resets security code : Can be set during FM reception. SET”/ page 12 : Can be set during Satellite radio source. “SECURITY : Can be set while accessing AUX source. CLR” : Can be set while
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“CLEAR” is displayed. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4, and complete the The Security Code function deactivates. Security Code. 7 Exit Security Code mode 6 Confirm the Security Code Press the [M.JOG] button. Press the Control knob for at least 3 second. When “RE-ENTER” is displayed, “CODE” is also ⁄ displayed. • If the entered security code is incorrect, “ERROR” is displayed. Enter a correct security code. 7 Do the step 3 through 6 operation, and reenter the Security Code. “APPROVED” is displayed. The
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Menu Operation Auxiliary Input Display Setting 3 Set the Receive mode Push the Control knob towards up or down. Selects the display below when changing to Auxiliary input source; 4 Exit Receive mode Press the [M.JOG] button. • “AUX” • “DVD” • “PORTABLE” • “GAME” Demonstration mode Setting • “VIDEO” • “TV” Turning the demonstration mode ON/OFF. 1 Select Auxiliary input display setting item 1 Select Demonstration item during Menu mode during Menu mode Select the “DEMO MODE” display. Select
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* * Basic Operations of remote control In Tuner/HD Radio source SRC VOL SRC Band select [FM]/[AM] ATT ATT VOL AUD AUD Station select [4]/[¢] FM/AM Recall preset stations [1] — [6] DIRECT 2-ZONE In CD/USB source 0 — 9 Music select [4]/[¢] Folder/Disc select [FM]/[AM] Pause/Play [38] *KDC-X492/MP438U/MP408U only In Satellite Radio tuner source General control Preset band select [FM] Volume control [VOL] Channel select [4]/[¢] Source select [SRC] Recall preset channels [1] — [6] Volume
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Appendix About Audio file About USB device • Playable Audio file • If you start playback after connecting the iPod, the AAC-LC (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) music that has been played by the iPod is played first. • Playable disc media In this case, "RESUMING" is displayed without CD-R/RW/ROM displaying a folder name, etc. Changing the browse • Playable disc file format item will display a correct title, etc. ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name. • When the iPod is connect
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Disconnection Massage>, and , press [AUTO] button for at least 1 prevents the noise when no external unit is second. connected to AUX terminal. Moreover, some displays are different from the OFF: Disables the selection of AUX source. description of KCA-BT100 Instruction Manual. Set to OFF when not using the AUX terminal. • ZONE2 (Dual Zone) Displays of KCA-BT100 Instruction Actual displays on this unit Set the destina
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Accessories/ Installation Procedure If you use the wrong screws, you could damage the unit. Accessories • If the power is not turned ON (“PROTECT” is displayed), the speaker wire may have a short-circuit or touched the chassis of the vehicle and the protection function may 1 have been activated. Therefore, the speaker wire should be checked. • If your car’s ignition does not have an ACC position, connect ..........1 the ignition wires to a power source that can be turned on and off with th
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Connecting Wires to Terminals Steering remote control (Light Blue/Yellow) REMO.CONT (KDC-X492/MP438U/MP408U only) To use the steering wheel remote control feature, you need to an exclusive KDC-X492/MP438U remote adapter (not supplied) matches your car is required. When this terminal is not in use, leave its cap on. Rear pr Rear preout eput L R F Fr ron ont pr t preout eput Front preout SubW Subwoofer pr oofer preput eout (KDC-MP338 only) FRONT KDC-MP408U LR FM/AM antenna input Rear/Subwoofer
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Installation non-Japanese cars Removing the hard rubber frame 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and Metal mounting strap (commercially available) remove the two locks on the upper level. Upper the frame and pull it forward as shown in Firewall or metal support the figure. Lock Catch Accessory2 Bend the tabs of the Removal tool mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil 2 When the upper level is removed, remove the and attach it in place. lower two locations. Self-tappi
