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CD-RECEIVER
KDC-X917
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KDC-X817
KDC-9017
COMPACT
KDC-X717
DIGITAL AUDIO
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
numb
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KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 2 Contents Safety precautions ...................4 Tuner features Menu settings Tuning ...................................................20 Menu System .......................................33 Handling Compact discs...........6 Station Preset Memory ........................20 Security Code .......................................34 Auto Memory Entry..............................20 Touch Sensor Tone...............................35 General features Dire
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KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 3 2Warning NOTE 2CAUTION This equipment has been tested and found Use of controls or adjustments or to comply with the limits for a Class B digital performance of procedures other than those device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. specified herein may result in hazardous These limits are designed to provide radiation exposure. reasonable protection against harmful In compliance with Federal Regulations, interference in a residential installation.
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KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 4 Safety precautions IMPORTANT INFORMATION 2WARNING 2CAUTION About the disc changer to be To prevent injury or fire, take the To prevent damage to the machine, connected: To connect a disc changer having the "O-N" following precautions: take the following precautions: • Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully • Make sure to ground the unit to a negative switch to this unit, set the "O-N" switch to "N". locked in place. Otherwise it may fall out
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KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 5 • The illustrations of the display and the Cleaning the CD Slot NOTE panel appearing in this manual are As dust tends to accumulate in the CD slot, examples used to explain more clearly how • If you experience problems during clean it every once in a while. Your CDs can the controls are used. Therefore, what installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. get scratched if you put them in a dusty CD appears on the display in the illustrations slot. • If the
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KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 6 Handling Compact discs Playing a CD that is dirty, scratched Storing CDs Checking New CDs for Burrs • Do not store CDs in areas exposed to When playing a new CD for the first time, or warped can cause the sound to direct sunlight (such as a car seat or the check that there are not any burrs stuck to skip and the unit to operate dashboard) or other hot places. A CD-R or the perimeter of the disc or in the central incorrectly, resulting in worsened CD-R
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KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 7 Do Not Load CD Accessories Do Not Use Special Shape CDs Do Not Use CDs with Sticker on the Do not use commercially available CD • Be sure to use round shape CDs only for Labeled Side accessories that can be loaded into the CD this unit and do not use any special shape Do not use the CD with the label sticker slot, such as stabilizers, protective sheets, CDs. Use of special shape CDs may cause stuck on it. or CD cleaning discs, since they can cause the
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KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 8 General features (KDC-X917/X817/9017) 5 ¢ FM Description about this indicator for these features can be displayed SRC/ ANG by setting the Lower Part Display (page 12) to "... + Function OFF indicator." ANG PTY DAB OFF Power MENU AUTO AME AUD LOUD You can help prevent theft of the unit by reversing the DISP NF NAME faceplate so that the control panel cannot be seen, hiding the unit, and shutting off the audio. Power ON/OFF: Q DISP CLK AM/ When you turn
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KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 9 Selecting standby mode: Volume Press the SRC button repeatedly and switch to "ALL OFF" . When "ALL OFF" is displayed, the standby mode is activated. Increasing Volume: The standby mode turns all functions off while leaving the Press the button to turn up the volume. power to the unit on. Use this mode when you want to have Decreasing Volume: the display illuminated but don't want to listen to anything. Press the button to turn down the volume. NOT
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KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 10 General features Note that some of these parameters cannot be controlled by the Loudness audio control setting feature. (KDC-9017) This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is Their setting values are different depending on the setting of the turned down. speaker and woofer setting mode. The LOUD indicator lights up when the loudness function is on. Turning Loudness On/Off: Press the LOUD button for at least one second to switch the
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KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 11 In Source mode: 5 Press the Q button to end the speaker setting mode and woofer setting mode. Demonstration NOTE • Speaker setting function allows for tuning of bass, middle and Spectrum Analyzer 1 treble. Spectrum Analyzer 2 • Woofer setting allows for tuing of high-pass filter frequency, low-pass filter frequency and non-fading level. Spectrum Analyzer 3 Spectrum Analyzer 4 (KDC-X917/X817/9017)/ Each source display+ Graphic (KDC-X717) Faceplate
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KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 12 General features • If you try to display the name of a disc that doesn't have one, Switching the Upper Part Display "NO NAME" is displayed instead. This function switches the type of information on the upper • When there is an attempt to display the title of a disc for part display when the display mode is vertical division display. which the disc title/track title has not been recorded, "NO TEXT" is displayed for CD and "NO TITLE/NO NAME" is Each ti
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KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 13 NOTE NOTE If the RDS station currently tuned to is transmitting no text • You can give names to discs through the presetting disc while the Radio Text Display mode is turned on, "NO TEXT" name function (page 30). will appear in the display. While awaiting reception, "Waiting" Note that depending on the unit, display may not be will be displayed. possible. • If you try to display the name of a disc that doesn't have 2 WARNING one, "NO NAME" is display
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KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 14 General features Forced Closing Removing the Faceplate This function prevents tampering with the unit your car is The faceplate can be detached from the unit, helping to deter being serviced etc. theft. Hiding the unit with the ignition turned on (forced closing): Removing the faceplate: Press the SRC button for at least one second. 1 Choose the way from among the following and open the The faceplate will slide open. When the period of time which fa
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KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 15 Audio control features Reattaching the Faceplate: ¢ 1 Hold the faceplate so that the control panel faces the front FM toward you and set the left side of the faceplate in the faceplate bracket. 2CAUTION Do not set the right side of the faceplate in the faceplate bracket ANG PTY DAB OFF first, when reattaching the faceplate. Doing so may cause the connector on the faceplate bracket to malfunction. MENU AUTO AME AUD LOUD DISP NF NAME 2 Press the right
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KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 16 Audio control features Function of the KDC-X917/KDC-X817/KDC-X717 Audio Control Setting Bass Center Frequency Adjust various parameters of sound quality. Adjust the center frequency of the bass. 1 Press the AUD button for at least one second to enter the Display and setting: control mode. "Bass FRQ" : 60 / 70 / 80 / 100 (Only when the bass quality 2 Selecting mode factor is set to 1.00, 1.25 or 1.50) / 150 (Only Press either the FM or AM button. when
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KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 17 Function of the KDC-X917/KDC-X817/KDC-X717 Treble Level Middle Center Frequency Adjust the treble level. Adjust the center frequency of the middle. Display and setting: Display and setting: "TRE" : - 8 – + 8 "MID FRQ" : 0.5 / 1.0 / 1.5 / 2.0 kHz. Balance Level Adjust the balance level. Middle Level Display and setting: Adjust the middle level. "Balance" : Left 15 – Right 15 Display and setting: "MID" : - 8 – + 8 Fader Level Adjust the fader lev
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KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 18 Audio control features Function of the KDC-X917/KDC-X817/KDC-X717 NOTE High-pass Filter Frequency for Front Output • This mode is available only when the non-fading output function is set to on. Adjust the frequency of the High-pass filter for front output. • Not available during the Dual zone system is on. Display and setting: "HPF Front" : Through / 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 100Hz / 120Hz / 150Hz / 180Hz / 220Hz Function of the KDC-X917/KDC-X817/KDC-X71
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KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 19 Tuner features ¢ FM 38 SRC ANG PTY DAB OFF MENU LOUD AUTO AME AUD DISP NF NAME NAME #1-6 AM AUTO/ 4 AME KDC-X917/X817/9017 Preset station number Frequency Band display ST indicator KDC-X717 Frequency Preset station number AUTO indicator Band display ST indicator — 19 —
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KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 20 Tuner features • Preset station seek tuning (KDC-X917/X817/9017) Press the ¢ button to move to the next preset station (i.e., Description about this indicator for these features can be displayed the one with the next highest number), and the 4 button to by setting the Lower Part Display (page 12) to "... + Function move to the last preset station (i.e., the one with the next indicator." lowest number). • Manual Tuning Press the ¢ button to increase t
