Kenwood KDC-BT742U, KDC-X493 User Manual

KDC-BT742U KDC-X493 KDC-MP442U

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 space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the product. Model KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Serial number

US Residence Only

www.Kenwoodusa.com

Contents

Before use 3 Basic Operation 4 Function Control 6

⁄ • Read through this page first for the setting of each

function.

Display Settings 10

Text Display Selection Auxiliary Input Display Setting

Music disc/Audio file Operation 11

Music Search Music Search for iPod All Random iPod Control by Hand Mode Direct Music Search Direct Disc Search Basic Operation of Disc Changer (Optional)

Tuner Operation 14

Auto Memory Entry Station Preset Memory Preset Tuning Direct Access Tuning

Operation of hands-free phoning 15

Before Use Receiving a call During a call Call waiting Other functions Making a call Dial a number Speed dialing (Preset dial) Calling a number in the Phone Book Calling a number in the call log Make a voice dialing call Registering to the Preset Dial Number List Display of phone number type (category)

Other Functions 18

Activating Security Code Deactivating Security Code Manual Clock Adjustment AMP Control Demonstration mode setting

Audio Adjustments 20

Audio Control Adjusting the detail of Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Audio Preset Memory Audio Preset Recall

KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U

Audio Adjustments (DSP) 23

Cabin selection Speaker Setting DTA (Digital Time Alignment) setting X’Over setting Equalizer Control Preset position setting Audio Preset Memory Audio Preset Recall

Favorite Control 26

Preset Memory Preset Recall Preset Memory Delete Name Setting

Bluetooth Setup 28

Registering Bluetooth device Registering Special Bluetooth device Registering PIN Code Downloading the Phone Book Selecting the Bluetooth device You Wish to

Connect Deleting a Registered Bluetooth device Displaying the Firmware Version Adding a voice dialing command Setting a Voice Command for Category SMS (Short Message Service) Downloading the SMS

Satellite Radio tuner control (Optional) 32

Basic Operation Category and Channel Search Preset Memory Preset Tuning Channel Scan Direct Access Tuning

HD Radio tuner control (Optional : KTC-HR300 connected) 34

HD Radio Tagging (iTunes Tagging)

Basic Operations of remote control 34 Appendix 36 Accessories/ Installation Procedure 41 Connecting Wires to Terminals 42 Installation/Removing the Unit 43 Troubleshooting Guide 44 Specifications 46

Before use

2WARNING To prevent injury or fire, take the following

precautions:

• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit.

Before using this unit for the first time

This unit is initially set on the Demonstration mode. When using this unit for the first time, cancel the <Demonstration mode Setting> (page 19).

How to reset your unit

• If this unit or the connected unit (disc auto changer, etc.) fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset button is pressed.

Reset button

Cleaning the Unit

If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth. If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe it again with a clean soft dry cloth.

• Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch the surface or erases characters.

Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals

If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe them with a clean soft dry cloth.

Lens Fogging

When you turn on the car heater in cold weather, dew or condensation may form on the lens in the CD player of the unit. Called lens fogging, this condensation on the lens may not allow CDs to play. In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the condensation to evaporate. If the unit still does not operate normally after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer.

• If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.

• When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work with your model and in your area.

• The characters which can be displayed by this unit are A-Z 0-9 @ “ ‘ ` % & * + – = , . / \ < > [ ] ( ) : ; ^ - { } | ~ .

• The illustrations of the display and the panel appearing in this manual are examples used to explain more clearly how the controls are used. Therefore, what appears on the display in the illustrations may differ from what appears on the display on the actual equipment, and some of the illustrations on the display may be inapplicable.

Handling CDs

• Do not touch the recording surface of the CD.

• Do not stick tape etc. on the CD, or use a CD with tape stuck on it.

• Do not use disc type accessories.

• Clean from the center of the disc and move outward.

• When removing CDs from this unit, pull them out horizontally.

• If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs, use the CD only after removing the burrs with a ballpoint pen etc.

CDs that cannot be used

• CDs that are not round cannot be used.

• CDs with coloring on the recording surface or CDs that are dirty cannot be used.

• This unit can only play the CDs with

This unit may not correctly play discs which do not

have the mark.

• You cannot play a CD-R or CD-RW that has not been finalized. (For the finalization process refer to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CD-R/CDRW recorder instruction manual.)

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Basic Operation

Release

[]

[AUTO]

[]

General functions

Power/Source Select button: [SRC]

Turns on the power. When the power is on, the source switches between Tuner (“TUNER”) , USB or iPod (“USB” or “iPod”), CD (“CD”) , Auxiliary input (“AUX”), and Standby (“STANDBY”) each time this button is pressed. Press at least 1 second to turn off the power.

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• When an optional accessory is connected, the source name for each device appears.

• When connection of the iPod is recognized, the source display changes from “USB” to “iPod”.

Volume control: [AUD] knob

Turn the knob to adjust the volume.

Subwoofer output: [AUD] knob

Switches between ON (“SUBWOOFER ON”) and OFF (“SUBWOOFER OFF”) each time pushing toward down for at least 2 seconds.

Auxiliary input

Connect a portable audio device with mini-plug cable (3.5 ø).

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• Use the mini-plug cable which is stereo type and does not have any resistance.

• The auxiliary input requires the setting made in “MENU” > “AUX” of <Function Control> (page 6).

Disc slotMicrophone

[SRC][FAVORITE][SEARCH][AUD]

Auxiliary input

Faceplate release: Release

Releases the faceplate lock so that it can be removed. Refer to the following diagram when reattaching the faceplate.

[]

USB Terminal

• The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts.

• Keep the faceplate in its faceplate case while detached.

• Do not place the faceplate (and the faceplate case) in areas exposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.

• To prevent deterioration, do not touch the terminals of the unit or faceplate with your fingers.

Text/Title scroll: [AUD] knob

Scrolls the CD and audio file text display when pushing toward up for at least 2 seconds.

Muting volume upon reception of phone call (Function of KDC-X493/ MP442U)

When there is a call, “CALL” is displayed and the audio system is paused. When the call ends, “CALL” disappears and the audio system comes back on. The audio system comes back on when [SRC] is pressed during a call.

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• To use the TEL Mute feature, you need to hook up the MUTE wire to your telephone using a commercial telephone accessory. Refer to <Connecting Wires to Terminals> (page

42).

KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U

Function Control : [SEARCH]

Press this button for 1 second allows you to set various functions using the [AUD] knob. Refer to <Function Control> (page 6).

Category Function of setup item

AUTO MEMORY Putting stations with good reception in the memory

automatically. iPodCTRL Allows you to set up iPod Control by Hand Mode. PLAY MODE Allows you to set up the play mode. DSP* Allows you to set up the sound environment. MENU Allows you to set up the environment. RETURN Exit Function Control mode.

* Function of KDC-BT742U.

Favorite Control : [FAVORITE]

Registers to or retrieves from the memory the operation procedure to select your favorite broadcast station or iPod Playlists/ Artists, etc regardless of the selected source. Refer to <Favorite Control>(page 26).

Tuner functions

FM band: [AUD] knob

Switches between FM1, FM2, and FM3 each time pushing toward up.

AM band: [AUD] knob

Switches to AM when pushing toward down.

Tuning: [AUD] knob

Changes the frequency when pushing toward left or right.

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• During reception of stereo stations the “ST” indicator is ON.

Tuning mode select: [AUTO]

• For KDC-X493/MP442U: Switches as follows each time

this button is pressed.

• For KDC-BT742U: Switches as follows each time this

button is pressed for at least 1 second.

Tuning mode Display Operation

Auto seek “SEEK : AUTO1” Automatic search for a station. Preset station seek “SEEK : AUTO2” Search in order of the stations in

the Preset memory.

Manual “SEEK : MANUAL” Normal manual tuning control.

Disc & Audio file play functions

Disc play: Disc slot

Starts playing when a disc is inserted. When a CD is inserted, the “IN” indicator is ON.

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• 3 inch CD cannot be used. Attempt to insert using an adapter can cause malfunction.

Disc ejection: [0]

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• You can eject the disc for 10 minutes after switching off the engine.

USB device/iPod play: USB Terminal

Connecting a USB device starts playback.

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• For the playable audio file, media, and devices, refer to <About Audio file> (page 36).

Pause and play: [38]

Switches between pause and play each time this button is pressed.

USB device removing: [0]

Press this button for 2 seconds or longer to select the remove mode, and the remove the USB device. During the remove mode, “USB REMOVE” is displayed.

Music search: [AUD] knob

Changes the music when pushing toward left or right. Fast reverses or forwards the music while keeping pushing toward left or right. (No sound is output while playing audio file.)

Folder search: [AUD] knob

Changes the folder containing the audio file when pushing toward up or down.

• For the operation on iPod, enter <Music Search for iPod> (page 12) is first to enter the search mode.

Search mode: [SEARCH]

After pressing [SEARCH] button, you can quickly search songs with the [AUD] knob. See <Music Search> (page 11, 12) for details.

Hands-free phoning

Microphone:

(Function of KDC-BT742U) The microphone for the hands free phone is built in. When your voice cannot be recognized due to the low microphone volume or noises in the vehicle, adjust the microphone settings by selecting “MENU” >“MIC GAIN” of <Function Control> and “MENU” >“NR LEVEL” of <Function Control> (page6).

English

Function Control

Functions in the table below can be set up by using Function Control.

Category Item Setting Entry Setting overview Condition Page

AUTO

“AUTO MEMORY”

Memorizes 6 stations with good reception automatically.

MEMORY CH-SCAN “CH-SCAN”

iPodCTRL “iPodCTRL” “ON”/ “OFF”

PLAY

“FILE SCN” “ON”/ “OFF”*

MODE

*

“FOLD RDM” “ON”/ “OFF”

“ALL RDM” “ON”/ “OFF”

“FILE REP” “ON”/ “OFF”

“FOLD REP” “ON”/ “OFF”

“TRAC SCN” “ON”/ “OFF”

“DISC RDM” “ON”/ “OFF”

“MGZN RDM” “ON”/ “OFF”

“TRAC REP” “ON”/ “OFF”

“DISC REP” “ON”/ “OFF”

DSP

* “CONTROL” “EQ”

“BAS BOOST” “OFF”/

*/ “2”

“HIGHWAYSND”

“SUPREME” “ON”

“STEP1” “OFF”/

“STEP1”/, “2”/ “3”

*/ “OFF”

“POSITION”

“SETUP” “CABIN” “COMPACT”

etc.

“SPEAKER”

“DTA”

“X’OVER”

“PRESET” “RECALL”

“MEMORY”

Every receivable Channel is checked for 10 seconds.

When set to “ON”, allows you to operate iPod with the control on the iPod.

When set to “ON”, plays the intro of the music in the folder successively.

When set to “ON”, plays the music in the folder randomly.

When set to “ON”, all songs in iPod are played at random.

When set to “ON”, plays the music repeatedly.

When set to “ON”, plays the music in the folder repeatedly.

When set to “ON”, plays the intro of the music on the disc successively.

When set to “ON”, plays the music on the disc randomly.

When set to “ON”, plays the music in the disc changer randomly.

When set to “ON”, plays the music repeatedly.

When set to “ON”, plays the music on the disc repeatedly.

Sets the sound quality.

Sets the Bass Boost level in two steps.

Compensates the low volume or bass sound being lost by road noises to make vocal sound clearer.

Turns ON/OFF the Supreme plus function.

Compensates the sound environment in accordance with the listening position.

Selects the car type to compensate the distance difference between each speaker.

Sets the connected speaker, speaker size, and installation position.

Makes fine adjustment of the compensation value specified at Cabin.

Makes fine adjustment of the X’Over value specified at Speaker.

Registering the value setup by Sound Control.Recalling the sound setup registered by <Audio Preset Memory>.

Registering the value setup by Sound Control.

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“DSP BYPASS”/ “DSP THROUGH”

KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U

Setting “BYPASS” passes the DSP function. Setting “THROUGH” activates the DSP function.

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*Factory setting * Function of KDC-BT742U. * Function of KDC-X493. * Function of KDC-MP442U. * iPod play mode cannot be set when

<iPodCTRL> is set to “OFF”.

* Refer to <Menu Glossary> (page 38).

Category Item Setting Entry Setting overview Condition Page

MENU “SECURITY SET”/

“SECURITY CLR” “SKIP SRCH” “0.5%”*/

“1%”/ “5%”/

Sets/Resets security code.

1 sec.

Sets the ratio of skip performed with <Music Search for iPod>.

“10%”

“DVC REGIST”

“S-DVC SELECT”

“PHONE SEL”

“SMS DOWNLOAD”

“SMS INBOX”

“VOICE TAG”

“VOICE RECOG”

“DEVICE DEL”

“DVC STATUS”

“PIN EDIT”

“AUTO ANS”

“MIC GAIN”

“NR LEVEL”

“SP SEL”

*

* “OFF”/ “0S” –

* “–2” – “0”* –

* “FRONT”*/

“8S”* – “99S”

“+2”

1 sec.

Allow registration of a special device that cannot be

1 sec.

registered normally. Select a cell-phone subject to hands-free connection.

1 sec.

Download a short message.

1 sec.

Display the received short message.

1 sec.

Registers voice for voice recognition and voice to select

1 sec.

the Phone number category in Phonebook. Calls by recognizing the registered voice.

1 sec.

Cancel registration of the Bluetooth device.

1 sec.

Display the status of the Bluetooth device.

1 sec.

Specify the PIN code required when registering this unit

1 sec.

using the Bluetooth device. Answer a call automatically after lapse of the preset time

interval for automatic answer. Adjusts the sensitivity of the built-in microphone for a

telephone call. Reduces the noises generated by the surrounding

environment without changing the microphone volume.

Specify the voice output speaker.

30,

31 17

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“F-R”/ “F-L”

* “ON”*/ “OFF”

“CALL BEEP”

“BT F/W UPDATE”

“BEEP”

*

* “OFF”/ “ON”*

“CLOCK ADJUST”

“DISPLAY” “OFF”/ “ON”*

Output a beep from the speaker when a call comes in.

Display the firmware version and update the firmware.

1 sec.

Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/ OFF.

Sets the clock.

1 sec.

Turns off the display when no operation is performed.

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“DIMMER” “OFF”/

“AUTO”*

“IL EFFECT” “OFF”/ “ON”*

“DOT LINE” “OFF”/ “ON”*

“AMP” “OFF”/ “ON”*

Dims the display part in conjunction with the light switch of the vehicle.

Sets whether the key illumination brightness is changed in conjunction with the key operation.

Specifies whether to display the red dotted line on the display.

Turns on/off the built-in amplifier.

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Function Control

Category Item Setting Entry Setting overview Condition Page

MENU “ZONE2” “REAR”*/

“FRONT”

“SUPREME”

** “OFF”/ “ON”*

“AMS CONTROL”

*

“CRSC” “OFF”/ “ON”*

“RECEIVE MODE” “AUTO”*/

“DIGITAL”/

Specifies the destination of AUX input sound when the Dual Zone function is turned on.

Turns ON/OFF the Supreme function.

Controls the connected LX amplifier.

Switches to Monaural to decrease noise when reception is poor.

Sets the receive mode of HD Radio.

1 sec.

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“ANALOG”

“TAG MEM” “00”- “50”

“TAGGING” “0FF”/ “ON”*

“ESN=”

“NAME SET”

“SCROLL” “AUTO”*/

Displays the tag memory usage of HD Radio. Up to 50 tags can be registered to this unit.

Turns ON / OFF the tag memory function of HD Radio.

Displays the Electronic Serial Number of satellite radio.

Sets the display when switched to AUX source.

1 sec.

Specifies whether the text is scrolled automatically.

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“MANUAL”

“FAV DELETE”

“AUX” “OFF”/

Deletes Favorite Preset Memory.

1 sec.

Sets whether to display AUX during source selection.

*

“ON1”*/ “ON2”

“CD READ” “1”*/ “2”

“AUDIO PRESET”

*

“DEMO MODE” “OFF”/ “ON”*

Sets the CD read mode.

Presets the setting value of the audio control. The preset

1 sec.

value is retained after resetting. Specifies whether to enable demonstration.

2 sec.

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*Factory setting * Function of KDC-BT742U. * Function of KDC-X493. * Function of KDC-MP442U. * iPod play mode cannot be set when <iPodCTRL> is set to

“OFF”.

* Refer to <Menu Glossary> (page 38).

Displayed item is depending on currently selected source or mode. The mark in Condition column shows the condition to which the item is displayed.

: Can be set in other than standby state. : Can be set in standby state. : Can be set while Audio file source of CD/USB/iPod. : Can be set while Audio file source of CD/USB

(excluding iPod). : Can be set while CD/ Disc changer source. : Can be set while Disc changer source. : Can be set during Tuner source. : Can be set during FM reception. : Can be set while accessing AUX source. : Can be set while HD Radio source. : Can be set during Satellite radio source. : Can be set only during playback of the iPod source.

(USB source used when the iPod is connected)

KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U

: Can be set for sources other than the standby

source by setting “2 ZONE” of <Audio Setup> (page

21) to “ON”. : Can be set while a cell-phone is connected. : Refer to the reference page.

— : Can be set during all sources.

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• Refer to the respective page for information on how to set the items with reference page number.

• Only the items available to the current source are displayed.

• Strong electrical fields (such as from power lines) may cause unstable sound quality when CRSC is turned ON. In such a situation, turn it OFF.

1 Enter Function Control mode

Press the [SEARCH] button for at least 1 second.

”FUNCTION” is displayed.

2 Select your desired setup item

Operation type Operation

Movement between items Turn the [AUD] knob. Selection of item Press the [AUD] knob. Return to previous item Press the [SEARCH] button.

Repeat selection and determination until your desired setup item is selected. Example:

In this manual, the above selection is indicated as

Select “MENU” > “DOT LINE”.

DOT LINE

3 Make a setting

Press the [AUD] knob or turn the [AUD] knob to select a setting value, and then press the [AUD] knob.

• The value of items with mark can be set by press the [AUD] knob.

• The value of items with mark can be set by pushing the [AUD] knob towards right or left.

• Some items require you to keep pressing the [AUD] knob for 1 or 2 seconds so that you can make a setting. For these items, the time during which you need to keep pressing the [AUD] knob is displayed in the Entry column in seconds.

• For the functions accompanied by the description of the setting procedure and so forth, the reference page numbers are displayed.

4 Exit Function Control mode

Press the [SEARCH] button for at least 1 second.

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Display Settings

Text Display Selection

Changes displayed information on each source following;

In Tuner source

Information Display

Frequency “FREQUENCY” Clock “CLOCK”

In CD & External disc source

Information Display

Disc title “DISC TITLE” Track title “TRACK TITLE” Play time & Track number “P-TIME” Clock “CLOCK”

In Audio file/ iPod source

Information Display

Music title & Artist name “TITLE/ARTIST” Album name & Artist name “ALBUM/ARTIST” Folder name “FOLDER NAME” File name “FILE NAME” Play time & Music number “P-TIME” Clock “CLOCK”

In Standby/ Auxiliary input source

Information Display

Source name “SOURCE NAME” Clock “CLOCK”

In HD Radio source (Optional)

Information Display

Station name “STATION NAME” Title “TITLE” Frequency “FREQUENCY” Clock “CLOCK”

In XM source (Optional)

Information Display

Channel Name “CHANNEL NAME” Title “TITLE” Name “NAME” Category Name “CATEGORY” Band & Channel Number “CH NUMBER” Clock “CLOCK”

1 Enter Switching Display mode

Press the [38] button for at least 1 second.

“DISPLAY SEL” is displayed.

2 Select the Display item

Turn the [AUD] knob.

3 Exit Switching Display mode

Press the [38] button.

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• When you select the clock display, the display setting of each source will be changed to the clock display.

• If the selected display item does not have any information, alternative information is displayed.

• When LX-AMP is connected, the item setup by the Display mode of LX-AMP is displayed. (KDC-X493 only)

• When selecting “FOLDER NAME” while playing with iPod, names will be displayed depending on currently selected browsing items.

• If the iPod Control by Hand Mode is set to on while playing the iPod, “iPod BY HAND” is displayed.

• If all characters cannot be displayed while playing with iPod, the file number in the list is displayed.

Information Display

Music title “TITLE***” Folder name “FLD***” File name “FILE***”

In SIRIUS/ SAT source (Optional)

Information Display

Channel Name “CHANNEL NAME” Music Title “SONG TITLE” Artist Name “ARTIST NAME” Composer name “COMPOSER NAME” Category Name “CATEGORY NAME” Label Name “LABEL NAME” Comment “COMMENT” Band & Channel Number “CH NUMBER” Clock “CLOCK”

KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U

Music disc/Audio file Operation

Auxiliary Input Display Setting

Selects the display when changing to Auxiliary input source.

1 Select Auxiliary input display setting item

during Menu mode (In AUX mode)

Select the “NAME SET” display. For how to select Function Control items, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).

2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode

Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.

The presently selected Auxiliary input display is displayed.

3 Select the Auxiliary input display

Turn the [AUD] knob.

“AUX”/ “DVD”/ “PORTABLE”/ “GAME”/ “VIDEO”/ “T V”

4 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode

Press the [SEARCH] button.

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• When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time is registered, and the Auxiliary input display setting mode closes.

• The Auxiliary input display can be set only when the built-in auxiliary input or the auxiliary input of optional KCA-S220A is used. On the KCA-S220A, “AUX EXT” is displayed by default.

Function of Audio file/ Internal CD source

Music Search

Selecting the music you want to listen to from the device or media being played now.

1 Enter Music Search mode

Press the [SEARCH] button.

“SEARCH” is displayed. Displays the current Audio file name.

2 Search for music

Audio file

Operation type Operation

Movement between folders/files

Selection of folder/flie Press the [AUD] knob or push it towards

Return to previous folder Push the [AUD] knob towards left. Return to root folder Push the [AUD] knob towards left for at

“<” or “>” beside the displayed folder name indicates that this folder is preceded or followed by another folder. When file name is displayed, “ end.

Internal CD source

Operation type Operation

Movement between track Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards

Selection of track Press the [AUD] knob. Return to first track Push the [AUD] knob towards left for at

Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards up or down.

right.

least 1 second.

” is added at the

up or down.

least 1 second.

Cancelling the Music Search mode

Press the [SEARCH] button.

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• Music Search cannot be performed during Random play or scan play.

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Music disc/Audio file Operation

Function of iPod

Music Search for iPod

Search for the song (in iPod) you want to play.

1 Enter Music Search mode

Press the [SEARCH] button.

“SEARCH” is displayed.

2 Search for music

Operation type Operation

Movement between items Turn the [AUD] knob. Skip Search *

Push the [AUD] knob towards right or left. Selection of item Press the [AUD] knob. Return to previous item Push the [AUD] knob towards up. Return to Top menu Push the [AUD] knob towards up for at

least 1 second. Search by initial Press the [SEARCH] button for at least 1

second.

The position of the currently displayed item is indicated by the icon bar in 13 steps.

Cancelling the Music Search mode

Press the [SEARCH] button.

Searching for Music by Initial

You can select an alphabetic character from the list in the browse item (artist, album, etc.) selected now.

1 Enter alphabet search mode

Press the [SEARCH] button for at least 1 second.

“A B C …” is displayed.

• If you can not search for a song by an alphabetic character in the browse item selected now, the data on the screen does not change.

2 Select the initial to be searched for

Operation type Operation

Move to the next character. Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards

right or left.

Move to the next row. Push the [AUD] knob towards up or

down.

Cancelling the alphabet

Press the [SEARCH] button.

search mode

3 Determine the selected initial.

Press the [AUD] knob.

Start search. When search is completed, the music search mode is selected again at the selected character position.

Cancelling the Searching for Music by Initial

Press the [SEARCH] button for at least 1 second.

KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U

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• *1 Skip Search: The number of songs to be skipped is determined by the ratio of the total number of songs in the list which is selected now. Set the ratio with “SKIP SRCH” in <Function Control> (page 6). Keep pushing [AUD] knob for 3 seconds or longer skips songs at 10% irrespective of the setting.

• The time of search by alphabet may become long

depending on the number of songs in iPod or the folder structure.

• When selecting an initial in the alphabet search mode,

entering “*” searches symbols and entering “1” searches digits.

• If the first character string begins with an article “a”, “an”,

or “the” in the alphabet search mode, it is searched for in defiance of the article.

• Characters that are included in a song name but cannot

be displayed are left blank. If no character included in a song name cannot be displayed, the browse item name and digits are displayed.

Items Display Items Display

Playlists “PLIST***” Podcasts “PDCT***” Artists “ART***” Genres “GEN***” Albums “ALB***” Composers “COM***” Songs “PRGM***”

Function of iPod

All Random

All songs in iPod are played at random.

Enter All random mode

Select “PLAY MODE”

For how to select Function Control items, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).

> “ALL RDM”.

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• The time required to turn on the all random function

may become longer depending on the number of songs in iPod or the folder structure.

• Turning on the all random function changes the iPod

browse item to “SONGS”. This browse item will not change even if the all random function is turned off.

• If the browse item is changed to search for music while

the all random function is on, the all random function is turned off and the songs in the browse item are played at random.

Function of iPod

iPod Control by Hand Mode

Allows you to operate iPod with the control on the iPod.

Enter iPod Control by Hand Mode

Select “iPodCTRL”.

For how to select Function Control items, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).

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• In the iPod Control by hand mode, iPod cannot be operated using this unit.

• This mode is not compatible with music information display. The display will show “iPod BY HAND”.

• iPod can be operated when it conforms to the iPod control function.

Function of disc changers with remote control

Direct Disc Search

Searchs the disc by entering the disc number.

1 Enter the disc number

Press the number buttons on the remote control.

2 Search the disc

Press the [FM+] or [AM–] button.

Cancelling Direct Disc Search

Press the [38] button.

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• Direct Disc Search cannot be performed during playing of Random play or scan play.

• Input “0” to select disc 10.

Function of remote control

Direct Music Search

Searchs the music by entering the track number.

1 Enter the music number

Press the number buttons on the remote control.

2 Search the music

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Cancelling Direct Music Search

Press the [38] button.

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• Direct Music Search cannot be performed during playing of iPod, Random play, or scan play.

Basic Operation of Disc Changer (Optional)

Selecting CD changer source

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the “CD CH” display.

Music search

Push the [AUD] knob towards right or left.

Disc Search

Push the [AUD] knob towards up or down.

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Tuner Operation

Auto Memory Entry

Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically.

1 Enter Auto Memory Entry mode

Select “AUTO MEMORY”.

For how to select Function Control items, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).

2 Open Auto Memory Entry

Turn the [AUD] knob to select “YES”, and then press the [AUD] knob.

When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory, auto memory entry closes.

Station Preset Memory

Putting a station in the memory.

1 Select the frequency to put in the memory

Push the [AUD] knob towards right or left.

2 Enter Preset Memory mode

Press the [SEARCH] button.

3 Select the number to put in the memory

Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards up or down.

4 Determine the number to put in the memory

Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.

Cancelling the Preset Memory mode

Press the [SEARCH] button.

Preset Tuning

Recalling the stations in the memory.

1 Enter Preset Tuning Select mode

Press the [SEARCH] button.

2 Select a desired station in the memory

Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards up or down.

3 Recall the station

Press the [AUD] knob.

Cancelling Preset Tuning

Press the [SEARCH] button.

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.

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• You can enter the FM band frequency in steps of a minimum of 0.1 MHz.

KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U

Function of KDC-BT742U

Operation of hands-free phoning

Before Use

• For details on the Bluetooth cell-phone with the hands-free function, see <About the Cell-Phone> (page 37).

• You need to register your cell-phone before using it with this unit. For more details, see <Registering Bluetooth device> (page 28).

• If you have registered two or more cell-phones, you need to select one of them. For more details, see <Selecting the Bluetooth device You Wish to Connect> (page 29).

• To use the Phone Book, it must be downloaded to this unit in advance. For details, see <Downloading the Phone Book> (page 29).

• “BT” indicator is lit when a cell-phone is connected to this unit.

Receiving a call

Answering a Phone Call

Press the [AUD] button.

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• The following operations disconnect the line:

- Insert a CD.

- Connect a USB device.

• The name of the calling party is displayed if it has already been registered in the Phone Book.

Rejecting an Incoming Call

Press the [SRC] button or press the [ ] button for at least 1 second.

During a call

the hands-free talk mode by operating this unit. Operate your cell-phone to return to the hands-free talk mode.

Adjusting the Voice Volume during a Call

Turn the [AUD] knob.

Call waiting

Answering Another Incoming Call with the Current Call Suspended

1 Press the [AUD] knob. 2 Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards up or

down. Select the “ANSWER” display.

3 Press the [AUD] knob.

Answering another Incoming Call after Terminating the Current Call

Press the [SRC] button or press the [ ] button for at least 1 second.

Continuing the Current Call

1 Press the [AUD] knob. 2 Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards up or

down. Select the “REJECT” display.

3 Press the [AUD] knob.

Answering the Waiting Call after Terminating the Current Call

Press the [SRC] button or press the [ ] button for at least 1 second.

Switching between the Current Call and Waiting Call

Press the [AUD] knob.

Each pressing of this knob switches the calling party.

Disconnecting a Call

Press the [SRC] button or press the [ ] button for at least 1 second.

Switching to the Private Mode

Press the [38] button.

Switches between Private talk (“PRIVATE TALK”) and Hands-free talk (“HANDS FREE”) each time this button is pressed.

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• Depending on the type of your cell-phone, switching to the private talk mode may select the source that was used before commencing the hands-free connection. If this happens, the source cannot be switched back to

Other functions

Clearing the Disconnection Message

Press the [ ] button.

“HF DISCONCT” disappears.

Switching between Display Modes

Press the [38] button for at least 1 second.

Pressing this button each time switches between name and telephone number.

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Function of KDC-BT742U

Operation of hands-free phoning

Making a call

Enter dialing method mode

Press the [ ] button.

2 Select a dialing method

Press the [AUD] knob.

“NUMBER DIAL” » “PHONE BOOK1” » “PHONE BOOK2” » “OUT-CALL” » “IN-CALL” » “MISSED CALLS” Methods of operations in the above modes are described below.

3 Exit the dialing method mode

Press the [ ] button.

Dial a number

1 Enter dialing method mode

Press the [ ] button.

2 Select the number dial mode

Press the [AUD] knob.

Select the “NUMBER DIAL” display.

3 Enter a phone number

Press the number ([1] – [0]), #([FM]), *([AM]), or +([¢]) button on the remote controller.

4 Make a call

Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote controller.

To erase the entered phone number digit by digit:

Press the [4] button on the remote controller.

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• You can input max 32 digits.

Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards up or down.

5 Press the [AUD] knob.

Phone number is displayed.

6 Make a call

Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.

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• You need to register the preset dial number. (page 17)

Calling a number in the Phone Book

1 Enter dialing method mode

Press the [ ] button.

2 Select the Phone Book mode

Press the [AUD] knob.

Select the “PHONE BOOK1” display, proceed to step

3. Select the “PHONE BOOK2” display, proceed to step

3 Select the initial to be searched for

Operation type Operation

Move to the next character. Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards

Move to the next row. Push the [AUD] knob towards up or

Determine the selected initial. Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1

4 Select the name

Operation type Operation

Move to the next phone number.

Move to the next name. Push the [AUD] knob towards right

right or left.

down.

second.

Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards up or down.

or left.

Speed dialing (Preset dial)

1 Enter dialing method mode

Press the [

] button.

2 Press the [AUD] knob.

Select the “NUMBER DIAL” display.

3 Enter preset dial mode

Press the [SEARCH] button.

4 Select the number you want to recall from the

memory

KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U

5 Make a call

Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.

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• During search, a non-accent character such as “u” is searched for instead of an accent character such as “ü”.

Calling a number in the call log

Enter dialing method mode

Press the [ ] button.

2 Select the call log mode

Press the [AUD] knob.

Select the “OUT-CALL” (outgoing call), “IN-CALL” (incoming call), or “MISSED CALLS” (missed call) display.

3 Select a name or phone number

Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards up or down.

4 Make a call

Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.

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• The outgoing call list and the incoming call list, and the missed call list are the lists of calls originated from and received at this unit. They are not the ones stored in the cell-phone memory.

Make a voice dialing call

1 Enter voice recognize mode

Select “MENU” > “VOICE RECOG”.

For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6). “V-RECOG READY” is displayed.

2 Press the [AUD] knob.

“PB NAME” is displayed. When a beep is heard, utter the name within 1 second.

3 “PN TYPE” is displayed.

When a beep is heard, utter the category within 1 second.

4 Make a call

Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.

• This step is the same as step 3 of the procedure in <Calling a number in the Phone Book>. You can make a call or select a category.

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• If your voice cannot be recognized, a message is displayed. Pressing the [AUD] knob allows you to retry voice input. (page 44)

• Both the name and category requires registration of a voice tag. (page 30)

• Audio sound is not output during voice recognize.

Registering to the Preset Dial Number List

Enter the phone number you wish to register

Enter the phone number with reference to the following: Dial a number/ Calling a number in the call log/ Calling a number in the Phone Book

2 Enter Preset Memory mode

Press the [SEARCH] button.

3 Select the number to put in the memory

Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards up or down.

4 Determine the number to put in the memory

Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.

Exit the Preset Memory mode

Press the [SEARCH] button.

Display of phone number type (category)

The category items in the Phone Book are displayed as follows:

Display Information

“GENERAL” General “HOME” Home “OFFICE” Office “MOBILE” Mobile “OTHER” Other

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Other Functions

Activating Security Code

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• You can set the Security Code with a 4 digit number of your choice.

• The Security Code cannot be displayed or referenced. Make a note of the Security Code and treasure it up.

1 Select Security Code item during Menu

mode (In Standby mode)

“SECURITY SET” is displayed. For how to select Function Control items, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).

2 Enter Security Code mode

Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.

When “ENTER” is displayed, “CODE” is also displayed.

3 Enter Security Code

Operation type Operation

Select the digits to enter Push the [AUD] knob towards right

Select the Security Code numbers

or left. Turn the [AUD] knob or push it

towards up or down.

4 Confirm the Security Code

Press the [AUD] knob for at least 3 seconds.

When “RE-ENTER” is displayed, “CODE” is also displayed.

5 Do the step 3 through 4 operation, and reenter

the Security Code.

“APPROVED” is displayed. The Security Code function activates.

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• If you enter the wrong Code in steps 3 through 4, repeat from step 3.

6 Exit Security Code mode

Press the [SEARCH] button.

Entering Security Code

The Security Code is required to use the audio unit when the unit is first used after removed from the battery power source or the Reset button is pressed.

1 Turn the power ON. 2 Do the step 3 through 4 operation, and enter

the Security Code.

“APPROVED” is displayed. Now, you can use the unit.

Deactivating Security Code

To deactivate the Security Code function.

1 Select Security Code item during Menu

mode (In Standby mode)

Select the “SECURITY CLR” display. For how to select Function Control items, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).

2 Enter Security Code mode

Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.

When “ENTER” is displayed, “CODE” is also displayed.

3 Enter Security Code

Operation type Operation

Select the digits to enter Push the [AUD] knob towards right

Select the Security Code numbers

or left. Turn the [AUD] knob or push it

towards up or down.

4 Press the [AUD] knob for at least 3 seconds.

“CLEAR” is displayed. The Security Code function deactivates.

5 Exit Security Code mode

Press the [SEARCH] button.

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• If a wrong security code is entered, “ERROR” is displayed. Enter a correct security code.

KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U

Manual Clock Adjustment

Select Clock Adjustment item during Menu

mode

Select the “CLOCK ADJUST” display. For how to select Function Control items, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).

2 Enter Clock adjustment mode

Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.

The clock display blinks.

3 Adjusting Clock

Adjustment item Operation

Hours Push the [AUD] knob towards up

Minutes Push the [AUD] knob towards right

or down.

or left.

4 Exit Clock adjustment mode

Press the [SEARCH] button.

Function of KDC-X493 When LX AMP unit connecting

AMP Control

You can control the LX AMP connected to the unit.

1 Select AMP Control item during Menu mode

Select the “AMS CONTROL” display. For how to select Function Control items, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).

2 Enter AMP Control mode

Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.

3 Select the AMP Control item for adjustment

Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards up or down.

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• For the details on the AMP Control item, see the Instruction manual attached to the LX AMP.

4 Adjust the AMP Control item

Push the [AUD] knob towards right or left.

5 Exit AMP Control mode

Press the [SEARCH] button.

Demonstration mode setting

Turning the demonstration mode ON/OFF.

1 Select Demonstration item during Menu mode

Select the “DEMO MODE” display. For how to select Function Control items, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).

2 Set the Demonstration mode

Press the [AUD] knob for at least 2 seconds.

Pressing this button for 2 seconds or longer toggles the setting between “ON” and “OFF”.

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Audio Adjustments

Audio Control

You can adjust following Audio Control items ;

Adjustment Item Display Range

Rear volume “R-VOLUME” 0 — 35 Subwoofer level “SUB-W L” –15 — +15 Bass Boost* “B.BOOST” “STEP1”/”STEP2”/“OFF”

System Q* “NATURAL”/“USER”/

“ROCK”/“POPS”/“EA SY”/“TOP40”/“JAZZ”

/”GAME” Bass level* “BASS L” –8 — +8 Middle level* “MID L” –8 — +8 Treble level* “TRE L” –8 — +8 Balance “BALANCE” Left 15 — Right 15 Fader “FADER” Rear 15 — Front 15

Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode)

* Function of KDC-X493/MP442U.

(The indicator turns on according to the setting.)

Natural/User setting/Rock/ Pops/Easy/Top 40/Jazz/ Game

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• Source tone memory: You can set Bass, Middle, and Treble for each source.

• “USER”: The ranges selected lastly for Bass level, Middle level, and Treble level are recalled automatically.

1 Select the source to adjust

Press the [SRC] button.

2 Enter Audio Control mode

Press the [AUD] knob.

3 Select the Audio item to adjust

Press the [AUD] knob.

4 Adjust the Audio item

Turn the [AUD] knob.

5 Exit Audio Control mode

Press any button.

Press a button other than the [AUD] knob or [0] button.

Function of KDC-X493

Adjusting the detail of Audio Control

You can adjust the following Basic Audio Items in datail: Bass level, Middle level, and Treble leval.

Bass level

Adjustment Item Display Range

Bass Center Frequency “BASS F” 40/50/60/70/80/100/

120/150 Hz Bass Q Factor “BASS Q” 1.00/1.25/1.50/2.00 Bass Extend “BASS EXT” OFF/ON

Middle level

Adjustment Item Display Range

Middle Center Frequency “MID F” 0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0 kHz Middle Q Factor “MID Q” 1.0/2.0

Treble level

Adjustment Item Display Range

Treble Center Frequency “TRE F” 10.0/12.5/15.0/17.5 kHz

1 Select the Basic Audio item

For how to select Basic Audio items, see <Audio Control> (page 20).

2 Enter Detail adjustment mode of Audio

Control

Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.

3 Select the Detail Audio item to adjust

Press the [AUD] knob.

4 Adjust the Detail Audio item

Turn the [AUD] knob.

5 Exit the Detail Audio Control mode

Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.

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• When you set the Bass Extend to ON, low frequency response is extended by 20%.

• You can exit the Audio Control mode at anytime by pressing any button except for [AUD] knob or [0]

button.

KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U

Audio Setup

You can set Sound system , such as follows;

Adjustment Item Display Range

Front High Pass

 

Filter* Rear High Pass

 

Filter* Low Pass Filter*

Subwoofer Phase* Volume offset “V-OFFSET” –8 — ±0 (AUX: -8— +8) Dual Zone System “2ZONE” OFF/ON

* Function of KDC-X493. * Function of KDC-MP442U.

“HPF F” Through/40*/60*/80/100/

“HPF R” Through/40*/60*/80/100/

 

“LPF SW” 50*/60/80/100*/120/

 

“SW PHASE” Reverse (180°)/ Normal (0°)

120/150/180/220* Hz

Through Hz

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• Volume offset: Sets each source’s volume as a difference from the basic volume.

• Dual Zone System Main source and sub source (Auxiliary input) output Front channel and Rear channel separately.

- Set up the channel of sub source by “ZONE2” of

<Function Control> (page 6).

- Select Main source by [SRC] button.

- Adjust the volume of Front channel by [AUD] knob.

- Adjust the volume of Rear channel by <Audio Control>

(page 20) or [5]/[∞] button on the remote control (page 34).

- The Audio Control has no effect on sub source.

1 Select the source to adjust

Press the [SRC] button.

2 Enter Audio Setup mode

Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.

3 Select the Audio Setup item to adjust

Press the [AUD] knob.

4 Adjust the Audio setup item

Turn the [AUD] knob.

5 Exit Audio Setup mode

Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.

Function of KDC-X493/MP442U

Speaker Setting

Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type as follows;

Speaker type Display

OFF “SP SEL OFF” For 5 & 4 in. speaker “SP SEL 5/4” For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker “SP SEL 6x9/6” For the OEM speaker “SP SEL OEM”

1 Enter Standby

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the “STANDBY” display.

2 Enter Speaker Setting mode

Press the [AUD] knob.

3 Select the Speaker type

Turn the [AUD] knob.

4 Exit Speaker Setting mode

Press the [AUD] knob.

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Audio Adjustments

Function of KDC-X493/MP442U

Audio Preset Memory

Registering the value setup by Sound Control. The memory cannot be erased by the Reset button.

1 Setup Sound Control

Refer to the following operations to setup the Sound Control.

- <Audio Control> (page 20)

- <Audio Setup> (page 21)

2 Enter Audio Preset Memory mode (Other than

Standby mode)

Select “MENU” > “AUDIO PRESET”. Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.

For how to select Function Control items, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).

3 Select the Audio Preset Memory

Turn the [AUD] knob.

Select the “MEMORY” display.

4 Determine whether to put the Audio Preset in

the memory

Press the [AUD] knob.

5 Put the Audio Preset in the memory

Turn the [AUD] knob to select “YES”, and then press the [AUD] knob.

“COMPLETE” is displayed.

6 Exit Audio Preset mode

Press the [SERACH] button twice.

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• Register 1 pair of Audio Preset Memory. You cannot register by the source.

• When you press the Reset, all the sources will be the setting value which is registered.

• The following items cannot be registered.

Volume, Balance, Fader, Volume offset, Dual Zone System,

Rear Volume

Function of KDC-X493/MP442U

Audio Preset Recall

Recalling the sound setup registered by <Audio Preset Memory> (page 22).

1 Select the source 2 Enter Audio Preset Recall mode (Other than

Standby mode)

Select “MENU” > “AUDIO PRESET”. Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.

For how to select Function Control items, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).

3 Select the Audio Preset Recall

Turn the [AUD] knob.

Select the “RECALL” display.

4 Determine whether to recall the Audio Preset

Press the [AUD] knob.

5 Recall the Audio Preset

Turn the [AUD] knob to select “YES”, and then press the [AUD] knob.

“COMPLETE” is displayed.

6 Exit Audio Preset mode

Press the [SERACH] button twice.

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• The User memory of “SYSTEM Q” in <Audio Control> (page 20) is changed to the value which was recalled.

• The source tone memory item of <Audio Control> (page

20) is changed to the value which was recalled by the selected source.

KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U

Function of KDC-BT742U

Audio Adjustments (DSP)

Cabin selection

You can compensate the delay of the sound arrival time by selecting your environment from the following car types;

Car type Display

Not compensating. “OFF” Compact car “COMPACT” Full size car “F-SIZE” Station wagon “WAGON” Minivan “MINIVAN” Sport-utility vehicle “SUV” Minivan Long “MV-LONG”

1 Enter Cabin select mode

Select “DSP” > “SETUP ” > “CABIN”.

For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).

2 Select the car type

Turn the [AUD] knob and push the center when the desired item is displayed.

3 Exit Cabin select mode

Press the [SEARCH] button.

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• You can compensate the distances in more details by using <DTA> (page 23) function.

Speaker Setting

Setting the speaker to be connected, speaker size, and installation position;

Setting speaker Display Range

Front

Speaker

“FRONT”

Rear “REAR”

Subwoofer “SUB-W”

“LOCATION” “DOOR”/ “ON DASH”/

Location Speaker

“SIZE” “SMALL” / “MEDIUM”/ “LARGE”

Size Tweeter “TWEETER” “NONE”/ “USE” Speaker

“LOCATION” • “DOOR”/ “REAR DECK”

Location

Speaker

“SIZE” “NONE”/ “SMALL” / “MEDIUM”/

Size Speaker

“SIZE” “NONE”/ “SMALL” / “LARGE”

Size

“UND DASH”

• “2ND ROW”/ “3RD ROW” (Minivan/ Passenger van)

“LARGE”

2 Select the item you want to set

Turn the [AUD] knob and push the center when the desired item is displayed.

3 Set the value

Turn the [AUD] knob and push the center when the desired item is displayed.

4 Exit Speaker Setting mode

Press the [SEARCH] button.

DTA (Digital Time Alignment) setting

Adjusting fine tuning of the speaker position compensation value specified at <Cabin selection> (page 23).

1 Enter DTA setting mode

Select “DSP” > “SETUP ” > “DTA”.

For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).

2 Select the speaker you want to set

Setting speaker Display

Front speaker “FRONT” Rear speaker “REAR" Subwoofer “SUB-W"

Turn the [AUD] knob and push the center when the desired item is displayed.

3 Set the compensation value of the speaker

position

Turn the [AUD] knob and push the center when the desired valueis displayed.

Adjust between 0 and 14.44 feet. Refer to <Appendix> (page 38) on how to set the compensation value.

4 Exit DTA setting mode

Press the [SEARCH] button.

1 Enter Speaker Setting mode

Select “DSP”

For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).

> “SETUP” > “SPEAKER”.

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Function of KDC-BT742U

Audio Adjustments (DSP)

X’Over setting

You can set a X’Over value for the speakers;

Setting speaker Display Range

Front

High Pass

“FRONT” Rear

“REAR” Subwoofer

“SUB-W”

“FC”/

Filter

“HPF F”

High Pass

“FC”/

Filter

“HPF R”

Speaker

“FC”/

Size

“LPF SW”

Phase “FC”/

“SW PHASE”

THRU (Through) /40 /60 /70 /80 /100 /120 /150 / 180/ 220 Hz

40/ 60/ 70/ 80/ 100/ 120/150 / 180/ 220/ THRU (Through) Hz

REVERSE (180°)/ NORMAL (0°)

1 Enter X’Over setting mode

Select “DSP” > “SETUP ” > “X’OVER”.

For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).

2 Select the item you want to set

Turn the [AUD] knob and push the center when the desired item is displayed.

3 Set the X’Over value

Turn the [AUD] knob and push the center when the desired valueis displayed.

4 Exit X’Over setting mode

Press the [SEARCH] button.

Equalizer Control

You can adjust following Equalizer Control items. iPod Equalizer can be set after connecting iPod and selecting “iPod” in <System Q>. Select from the 22 equalizer types;

Adjustment Item Display Range

Preset memory “PRESET”

Equalizer agjust “MANUAL”/ “BAND”

• The frequency which can be selected by each Frequency band is shown below.

Band Frequency

“BAND1” 60/ 100/ 160/ 250/ 400 Hz “BAND2” 630/ 1k/ 1.6k/ 2.5k Hz “BAND3” 4/ 6.3/ 10/ 16 kHz

System Q “EQ” “NATURAL” (Natural)/ “USER”/

Center Frequency

Quality “Q” 0.25/ 0.50/ 1.00/ 2.00 Level “GAIN” –9/ -7/ -5/ -3/ -2/ -1/ 0/ +1/

KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U

“ROCK” (Rock)/ “POPS” (Pops)/ “EASY” (Easy)/ “TOP40” “JAZZ” (Jazz)/ “GAME” (Game)/ “iPod”

“F0” Refer to the followings.

+2/ +3/ +5/ +7/ +9

(Top 40)/

1 Enter Equalizer Control mode

Select “DSP” > “CONTROL” > “EQ”.

For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).

2 Select the item you want to set

Turn the [AUD] knob and push the center when the desired item is displayed.

3 Set the value

Turn the [AUD] knob and push the center when the desired item is displayed.

iPod Equalizer

1. Enter iPod Equalizer mode

Press the [AUD] button.

2. Set the value

Turn the [AUD] knob and push the center when the desired item is displayed.

4 Exit Equalizer Control mode

Press the [SEARCH] button.

Preset position setting

According to the listening position, select the position from the following settings so that the normal position of the sound environment can be compensated in accordance with the selected position;

Compensation seat Range

Not compensating. “ALL” Front-Left seat “F-L” Front-Right seat “F-R” Front seat “F-ALL”

1 Enter Position setting mode

Select “DSP” > “CONTROL” > “POSITION” > “PRESET”.

For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).

2 Select the seat you want to compensate

Turn the [AUD] knob and push the center when the desired item is displayed.

3 Exit Position setting mode

Press the [SEARCH] button.

Audio Preset Memory

Registering the value setup by Sound Control.

1 Setup Sound Control

Refer to the following operations to setup the Sound Control.

- Cabin selection (page 23)

- Speaker Setting (page 23)

- DTA (Digital Time Alignment) setting (page 23)

- X’Over setting (page 24)

- Equalizer Control (page 24)

- Preset position selection (page 24)

2 Enter Audio Preset Memory mode (Other than

Standby mode)

Select “DSP” > “PRESET” > “MEMORY”. Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.

For how to select Function Control items, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).

3 Select the number to put in the memory

Turn the [AUD] knob to select number, and then press the [AUD] knob.

4 Put the Audio Preset in the memory

Turn the [AUD] knob to select “YES”, and then press the [AUD] knob.

“COMPLETE” is displayed.

5 Exit Audio Preset Memory mode

Press the [SEARCH] button.

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• Register 6 pairs of Audio Preset Memory.

• “USER 1”: When you press the Reset, all the sources will

be the setting value which is registered.

• “USER 1”, “USER 2”: The memory cannot be erased by the Reset button.

• This function cannot be registered when the iPod Equalizer set in <Equalizer Control> (page 24).

Audio Preset Recall

Recalling the sound setup registered by <Audio Preset Memory> (page 25).

1 Select the source

Press the [SRC] button.

2 Enter Audio Preset Recall mode (Other than

Standby mode)

Select “DSP” > “PRESET”> “RECALL”. Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.

For how to select Function Control items, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).

3 Select the number to recall in the memory

Turn the [AUD] knob to select number, and then press the [AUD] knob.

4 Recall the Audio Preset

Turn the [AUD] knob to select “YES”, and then press the [AUD] knob.

“COMPLETE” is displayed.

5 Exit Audio Preset Recall mode

Press the [SEARCH] button.

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• The User memory of “SYSTEM Q” in <Equalizer Control> (page 24) is changed to the value which was recalled.

• The source tone memory item of <Equalizer Control> (page 24) is changed to the value which was recalled by the selected source.

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Favorite Control

Preset Memory

Registering the operation procedure to select your favorite broadcast station or iPod Playlists/ Artists, etc.

1 Select a desired source to register and setting

item.

Source Setting Item

TUNER/SIRIUS/XM/HD Preset Memory iPod List selec tion screen for Playlists/ Artists/

Albums, etc.

Hands-free phone Telephone number retrieval.

“ ” is displayed when the operation procedure can be registered.

iPod setting

The desired list in the first hierarchy can be registered.

iPod

1st hierarchy

PLAYLISTS

ARTISTS

ALBUMS

COMPOSERS

AUDIOBOOKS

2nd hierarchy

ALL ARTISTS

ARTISTS 1

ARTISTS 2

ARTISTS 3

3rd hierarchy

ALL ALBUMS

ALBUM 1

ALBUM 2

ALBUM 3

2 Enter Preset Memory mode

Press the [FAVORITE] button for at least 1 second.

3 Select the number to put in the memory

Turn the [AUD] knob.

4 Put the Preset in the memory

Press the [AUD] knob.

Cancelling the Preset Memory mode

Press the [FAVORITE] button.

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• Registering the operation procedure to an existing preset number overwrites the existing procedure.

• Register 6 pairs of Favorite Preset Memory.

The memory cannot be erased by the Reset button.

• If the items in the second or lower hierarchy are changed, the list in iPod will be changed by adding or deleting songs after the FAVORITE registration. Due to this, the list registered in this unit will be different from the list in iPod. The FAVORITE registration should be performed again after editing the items in iPod.

Preset Recall

Retrieving an item registered to Favorite.

1 Enter Preset Recall mode

Press the [FAVORITE] button.

2 Select the number to recall in the memory

Turn the [AUD] knob.

3 Recall the Audio Preset

Press the [AUD] knob.

Cancelling the Preset Recall mode

Press the [FAVORITE] button.

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• When iPod is selected for the source, the list selection screen for Playlists/ Artists/ Albums, etc. is displayed. Songs will not be automatically played.

Preset Memory Delete

Deleting an item registered to Favorite.

1 Enter Preset Memory Delete mode

Select “MENU” > “FAV DELE TE”.

For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).

2 Select the preset number to delete or “ALL” to

delete all preset memory numbers.

Turn the [AUD] knob, and then press the [AUD] knob.

“DELETE” is displayed.

3 Delete the selected item registered to

Favorite.

Turn the [AUD] knob to select “YES”, and then press the [AUD] knob.

“COMPLETE” is displayed.

4 Exit Preset Memory Delete mode

Press the [SEARCH] button.

KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U

Name Setting

Giving a name to Preset Memory registered to Favo rite .

1 Enter Preset Recall mode

Press the [FAVORITE] button.

2 Retrieve the Preset Memory to change.

Turn the [AUD] knob.

3 Enter Name set mode

Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.

Select the “NAME SET” display.

4 Enter the name

Operation type Operation

Move the cursor to the enter character position

Select the characters Turn the [AUD] knob or push it

Push the [AUD] knob towards right or left.

towards up or down.

5 Exit Name Setting mode

Press the [AUD] knob.

Cancelling the Preset Recall mode

Press the [FAVORITE] button.

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Function of KDC-BT742U

Bluetooth Setup

Registering Bluetooth device

To make your Bluetooth device (cell-phone) usable with this unit, you need to register it (pairing). You can register up to five Bluetooth devices to this unit.

When registering from Bluetooth devices

1 Turn on the control unit. 2 Start registering a unit by operating the

Bluetooth device

By operating the Bluetooth device, register the hands-free unit (pairing). Select “KENWOOD BT CD/R-3P2” from the list of connected units.

3 Enter a PIN code

Input the PIN code registered as mentioned in <Registering PIN Code> (page 28).

Check that registration is complete on the Bluetooth device.

4 By operating the Bluetooth device, start hands-

free connection.

When registering from this unit

1 Enter Bluetooth device registration mode

Select “MENU” > “DVC REGIST”. Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.

For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6). Search for the Bluetooth device. When search is completed, “FINISHED” is displayed.

2 Select the Bluetooth device

Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards up or down to select the Bluetooth device. Press the [AUD] knob to determine the selection.

3 Input the PIN code

Operation type Operation

Select the numbers. Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards

Move to the next digit. Push the [AUD] knob towards right. Delete the last digit. Push the [AUD] knob towards left.

up or down.

4 Transmit the PIN code

Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.

If “PAIRING OK” is displayed, registration is completed.

5 Return to the device list

Press the [AUD] knob.

6 Exit Bluetooth device registration mode

Press the [SEARCH] button.

KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U

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• This unit allows up to eight digits to be input for a PIN code. If a PIN code cannot be input from this unit, it can be input from the Bluetooth device.

• If there are 5 or more Bluetooth devices registered, you cannot register a new Bluetooth device.

• If the error message appears even though the PIN code is correct, try <Registering Special Bluetooth device> (page 28).

Registering Special Bluetooth device

Allow registration of a special device that cannot be registered normally (pairing).

1 Enter special device registration mode

Select “MENU” > “S-DVC SELECT”. Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.

For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6). A list is displayed.

2 Select a device name

Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards up or down to select a device name. Press the [AUD] knob to determine the selection.

If “COMPLETE” is displayed, registration is completed.

3 Go through the procedure of <Registering

Bluetooth device> (page 28) and complete the registration (pairing).

Cancelling special device registration mode

Press the [SEARCH] button.

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• If the device name is not in the list, select “OTHER PHONE”.

Registering PIN Code

By operating the Bluetooth device, specify the PIN code necessary for registering this unit.

1 Enter PIN code edit mode

Select “MENU” > “PIN EDIT”. Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.

For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6). The current setting of PIN code is displayed.

2 Input the PIN code

Operation type Operation

Select the numbers. Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards

up or down. Move to the next digit. Push the [AUD] knob towards right. Delete the last digit. Push the [AUD] knob towards left.

3 Register a PIN code

Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.

If “COMPLETE” is displayed, registration is completed.

4 Exit the PIN code edit mode

Press the [SEARCH] button.

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• By default, “0000” is specified.

• A PIN code can be specified with up to eight digits.

Downloading the Phone Book

Download the phone book data from the cellphone to this unit so that you can use the Phone Book of this unit.

To download automatically

If the cell-phone supports a phone book synchronization function, the phone book is downloaded automatically after Bluetooth connection.

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• Setting on the cell-phone may be required.

• If no phone book data is found in the unit even after the compete display, your cell-phone may not support automatic download of phone book data. In this case, try downloading manually.

To download from the cell-phone manually

1 By operating the cell-phone, end the hands-free

connection.

2 By operating the cell-phone, send the phone

book data to this unit

By operating the cell-phone, download the phone book data to this unit.

• During downloading: “DOWNLOADING” is displayed.

• After completion of downloading: “COMPLETE” is displayed.

3 By operating the cell-phone, start the hands-

free connection.

To clear the downloading completion message

Press any button.

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• Up to 1000 phone numbers can be registered for each registered cell-phone.

• Up to 32 digits can be registered for each phone number along with up to 50* characters representing a name. (* 50: Number of alphabetic alphabetical characters. Fewer characters can be input depending on the type of characters.)

• To cancel downloading of the phone book data, operate the cell-phone.

Selecting the Bluetooth device You Wish to Connect

When two or more Bluetooth devices have already been registered, you need to select the Bluetooth device you wish to use.

1 Enter Bluetooth device selection mode

Select “MENU” > “PHONE SEL”. Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.

For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6). ‘(name)’ is displayed.

2 Select the Bluetooth device

Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards up or down.

3 Set up the Bluetooth device

Push the [AUD] knob towards right or left.

‘✱(name)’ or ‘-(name)’ is displayed. “✱”: The selected Bluetooth device is busy. “-”: The selected Bluetooth device is on standby. “ “ (blank): The Bluetooth device is deselected.

4 Exit the Bluetooth device selection mode

Press the [SEARCH] button.

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• If a cell-phone is already selected, deselect it, and then select a different one.

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Function of KDC-BT742U

Bluetooth Setup

Deleting a Registered Bluetooth device

You can delete a registered Bluetooth device.

1 Enter Bluetooth device deletion mode

Select “MENU” Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.

For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6). ‘(name)’ is displayed.

> “DEVICE DEL”.

2 Select the Bluetooth device

Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards up or down.

3 Delete the selected Bluetooth device

Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.

4 Exit the Bluetooth device deletion mode

Press the [SEARCH] button.

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• When a registered cell-phone is deleted, its Phone Book, log, SMS, and voice tag are also deleted.

Displaying the Firmware Version

Display the version of the firmware of this unit.

1 Enter Bluetooth Firmware update mode

Select “MENU” > “BT F/W UPDATE”. Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.

For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6). The firmware version appears.

2 Exit Bluetooth Firmware update mode

Press the [SEARCH] button.

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• For how to update the firmware, access our website.

http://www.kenwood.com/bt/information/

KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U

Adding a voice dialing command

Add a voice tag to the phonebook for voice dialing. You can register up to 35 voice tags.

1 Enter voice tag mode

Select “MENU” Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.

For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6).

> “VOICE TAG”.

2 Select “PB NAME EDIT” mode

Press the [AUD] knob to select “PB NAME EDIT”, and then press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.

3 Search for the name to register

Select the name to register with reference to 4 in <Calling a number in the PhoneBook> (page 16). If a voice tag has already been registered for a name, “*” is displayed before the name.

4 Select a mode

Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards up or down.

Display Operation

“PB NAME REG” Register a voice tag. “PB NAME CHK”* Play a voice tag. “PB NAME DEL”* Delete a voice tag. “RETURN” Return to step 2.

* Displayed only when a name for which a voice tag has

been registered is selected.

Select “PB NAME REG” (Regist)

5 Register a voice tag (first)

Press the [AUD] knob.

“ENTER1” is displayed. When a beep is heard, utter a voice tag within 2 seconds.

6 Confirm the voice tag (second)

Press the [AUD] knob.

“ENTER2” is displayed. When a beep is heard, utter the same voice tag as that you uttered in step 4 within 2 seconds. “COMPLETE” is displayed.

7 End registration

Press the [AUD] knob.

Return to step 2. You can register another voice tag continuously.

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• If your voice cannot be recognized, a message is displayed. Pressing the [AUD] knob allows you to retry voice input. (page 44)

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