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CD-RECEIVER
KDC-X7529
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
© B64-2985-00/00 (MW)
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Contents Switching the Play mode Safety precautions 4 Letter Seek Text/Title Scroll Notes 5 Menu system 22 About CDs 6 Menu System Security Code About AAC, MP3 and WMA 7 Touch Sensor Tone Manual Clock Adjustment General features 8 DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Power Selectable Illumination Selecting the Source Dimmer Volume Built-in Amp Setting Attenuator Dual Zone System Setting Audio Control B.M.S. (Bass Management System) Audio Setup B.M.S. Frequency Offset System Q AMP Control Speaker Sett
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The "AAC" logo is trademark of Dolby Laboratories. English | 3
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Safety precautions About CD players/disc changers 2WARNING connected to this unit To prevent injury or fire, take the KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players released in following precautions: 1998 or later can be connected to this unit. • To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwood metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) dealer for connectable models of disc changers/ inside the unit. CD players. Note that any KENWOOD disc changers/ C
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Notes • If you experience problems during installation, About "Media Manager" of PC application consult your Kenwood dealer. attached to KDC-X7529 • If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset • "Media Manager" is recorded in the CD-ROM button. The unit returns to factory settings when attached to this unit. the Reset button is pressed. • Refer to the attached installation manual for the • Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails installation method of "Media Manager
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About CDs Handling CDs Removing CDs • Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD. When removing CDs from this unit pull them out horizontally. CDs that can’t be used • CDs that aren’t round can’t 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. • Don’t stick tape etc. on the CD. • CDs with coloring on the recording surface or that Also, don’t use a CD with tape stuck on it. are dirty can’t be use
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About AAC, MP3 and WMA The playable AAC/MP3/WMA file (hereafter called The maximum number of characters for Audio file) and the media format has the following display limitation. The Audio file, which is out of the File/Folder name: 128 characters specification, may not able to be played normally, MP3 ID3 Tag/ WMA Contents property/ or the file and folder names may not be displayed AAC Song information: 30 characters correctly. • File/Folder name is the number of the characters • Attach
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General features Release button Control knob ATT indicator LOUD indicator Power Volume Turning ON the Power Increasing Volume Press the [SRC] button. Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise. Decreasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise. • When the power is ON, the (page 22) is displayed as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF". Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. Attenuator Turning the volume down quickly. Press the [ATT] button. Selecting the Source Each ti
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4 Adjust the Detail Audio item Audio Control Turn the [VOL] knob. 1 Select the source for adjustment Bass level Press the [SRC] button. Adjustment Item Display Range Bass Center Frequency "BAS F" 40/50/60/70/80/100/ 2 Enter Audio Control mode 120/150 Hz Press the [VOL] knob. Bass Q Factor "BAS Q" 1.00/1.25/1.50/2.00 3 Select the Basic Audio item for adjustment Bass Extend "B EX" OFF/ON Press the [VOL] knob. Middle level Each time the knob is pressed, the items that can Adjustment Item Display R
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General features Audio Setup 5 Exit Audio Setup mode Press [VOL] knob for at least 1 second. Setting the Sound system, such as Cross over Network. 1 Select the source for adjustment Press the [SRC] button. System Q 2 Enter Audio Setup mode You can recall the best sound setting preset for Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second. different types of music. 3 Select the Audio Setup item for adjustment 1 Select the source to set Press the [VOL] knob. Press the [SRC] button. Each time the knob is
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Speaker Setting TEL Mute Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal The audio system automatically mutes when a when setting the speaker type. call comes in. 1 Enter Standby When a call comes in Press the [SRC] button. "CALL" is displayed. Select the "STANDBY" display. The audio system pauses. 2 Enter Speaker Setting mode Listening to the audio during a call Press the [VOL] knob. Press the [SRC] button. The "CALL" display disappears and the audio 3 Select the Speaker type system comes b
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General features Switching Display Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) Switching the information displayed. Attaching a title to a Station or CD. 1 Enter Switching Display mode 1 Receive/play the station/disc you want to Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. attach a title to "DISP SEL" is displayed. 2 Select the Display item • A title can’t be attached to MD or Audio file media. Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢]. 2 Enter Menu mode In Tuner source Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 s
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Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Removing the Faceplate Press the Release button. The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach it. • The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the faceplate in its special storage case while detached. • Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avo
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Tuner/TV control features Control knob Band display ST indicator Frequency display Preset station number Tuning Tuning Mode Selecting the station. Choose the tuning mode. Press the [AUTO] button. 1 Select tuner source Each time the button is pressed, the Tuning Press the [SRC] button. mode switches as shown below. Select the "TUNER" display. Tuning mode Display Operation 2 Select the band Auto seek "AUTO 1" Automatic search for a station. Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Preset stati
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Function of remote Auto Memory Entry Direct Access Tuning Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically. Entering the frequency and tuning. 1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry 1 Select the band Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode 2 Open Auto Memory Entry Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote. Press the [AME] button for at least 2 seconds. "– – – –" is displayed. When 6 stations that can be received are
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Tuner/TV control features Function of LX BUS Television Function of LX BUS Television TV Tuning Preset TV Tuning The TV channel of a connected LX BUS Television Calling up the TV channels in the memory. (optional accessory) can be selected. 1 Select the TV band The action depends on the setting of the Press the [FM] button. connected LX BUS Television. Refer to the user instruction of the LX BUS Television for details. 2 Call up the TV channel Press the desired [1] — [6] button. 1 Select TV so
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CD/Audio file/External disc control features Control knob Track number Track time IN indicator Play mode Disc number When a disc is inserted Playing CD & Audio file Press the [SRC] button. Select the "CD" display. When there is no disc inserted 1 Open the panel. Pause and play Press the [0] button. Press the Control knob. Each time the knob is pressed, it pauses and 2 Insert a disc. plays. Eject the disc • When the faceplate has been slid open, it might interfere with the shift le
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CD/Audio file/External disc control features Function of disc changer/ Audio file Playing External Disc Disc Search/Folder Search Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to this unit. Selecting the disc set in the Disc changer or the folder recorded on the Audio file media. Press the [SRC] button. Select the display for the disc player you want. Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Display examples: Display Disc player "CD CH" CD changer Function of remote "MD CH" M
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Function of disc changer Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Magazine Random Play Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or Audio file folder you’re listening to. Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random order. Press the [REP] button. Each time the button is pressed, the Repeat Play Press the [M.RDM] button. switches as shown below. Each time the button is pressed, the Magazine Random Play turns ON and OFF. In CD & External disc source When it’s ON, "MGZN RDM" is displaye
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CD/Audio file/External disc control features Function of Audio file Function of ACDrive disc Folder Select Switching the Play mode Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to. Arrange the playing orders of the songs by categories. 1 Enter Folder Select mode Press the [S.MODE] button. Press the [F.SEL] button. Each time the button is pressed, the Play mode "F-SELECT" is displayed. switches as follows. During Select mode the folder information is The play mode indicator is ON. displayed
