Kenwood KDC-HD458U, KDC-X498 User Manual

KDC-X498 KDC-HD458U

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-X498/ KDC-HD458U Serial number

US Residents Only

CONTENTS BEFORE USE

BEFORE USE 2

BASICS 3

GETTING STARTED 4

HD Radio™ tuner 5

CD / USB / iPod 7

AUX 9

Pandora® 9

iHeartRadio® 10

AUDIO SETTINGS 11

DISPLAY SETTINGS 12

MORE INFORMATION 12

TROUBLESHOOTING 13

SPECIFICATIONS 15

INSTALLATION / CONNECTION 16

How to read this manual

• Operations are explained mainly using buttons on the faceplate.

•

[XX]

indicates the selected items.

•

( XX)

indicates references are

available on the stated page.

Warning

Do not operate any function that takes your attention away from safe driving.

Caution

Volume setting:

• Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds outside the car to prevent accidents.

• Lower the volume before playing digital sources to avoid damaging the speakers by the sudden increase of the output level.

General:

• Avoid using the USB device or iPod/iPhone if it might hinder safe driving.

• Make sure all important data has been backed up. We shall bear no responsibility for any loss of recorded data.

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

• If a disc error occurs due to condensation on the laser lens, eject the disc and wait for the moisture to evaporate.

Remote control (RC-406):

• Do not leave the remote control in hot places such as on the dashboard.

• The Lithium battery is in danger of explosion if replaced incorrectly. Replace it only with the same or equivalent type.

• The battery pack or batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

• Keep the battery out of reach of children and in its original packaging when not in used. Dispose of used batteries promptly. If swallowed, contact a physician immediately.

Maintenance

Cleaning the unit: Wipe off dirt on the faceplate with a dry silicone or soft cloth. Cleaning the connector: Detach the faceplate and clean the connector

gently with a cotton swab, being careful not to damage the connector.

Handling discs:

• Do not touch the recording surface of the disc.

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

• Do not use any accessories for the disc.

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

• Clean the disc with a dry silicone or soft cloth. Do not use any solvents.

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

• Remove burrs from the center hole and disc edge before inserting a disc.

Connector (on the reverse side of the faceplate)

BASICS

Faceplate

Detach button

Volume knob

(turn/press)

Display window

Remote control (RC-406)

Remote sensor (Do not expose to bright sunlight.)

* Not used.

Pull out the insulation sheet when using for the first time.

How to resetAttach Detach

Your preset adjustments will also be erased.

How to replace the battery

To Do this (on the faceplate) Do this (on the remote control)

Turn on the power

Adjust the volume Turn the volume knob. Press VOL

Select a source

Change the display information

Press B SRC.

• Press and hold to turn off the power.

Press B SRC repeatedly.

Press DISPSCRL repeatedly.

• Press and hold to scroll the current display information.

Press and hold SRC to turn off the power. ( Pressing SRC does not turn on the power. )

or VOL .

Press ATT during playback to attenuate the sound.

• Press again to cancel.

Press SRC repeatedly.

( not available )

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GETTING STARTED

Cancel the demonstration

When you turn on the power (or after you reset the unit), the display shows: “CANCELDEMO” “VOLUMEKNOB”

1 Press the volume knob.

[YES]

is selected for the initial setup.

2 Press the volume knob again.

“DEMOOFF” appears.

Set the clock

Press the volume knob to enter

1 2 Turn the volume knob to select

knob.

3 Turn the volume knob to select

press the knob.

4 Turn the volume knob to make the settings, then press

the knob.

Day Hour Minute

5 Turn the volume knob to select

press the knob.

6 Turn the volume knob to select

the knob.

7 Press and hold to exit.

To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press

“PRESS”

[FUNCTION] [CLOCK]

[CLOCK ADJUST]

[CLOCK FORMAT]

[12H]

, then press the

[24H]

, then

, then press

Set the initial settings

Press B SRC to enter STANDBY.

1 2 Press the volume knob to enter

[FUNCTION]

3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press

the knob.

4 Press and hold to exit.

To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press .

Default:

AUDIO CONTROL

SP SELECT

DISPLAY

EASY MENU

TUNER SETTING

PRESET TYPE

SYSTEM

KEY BEEP

SOURCE SELECT

PANDORA SRC

IHEART SRC

BUILT-IN AUX

CD READ

F/W UPDATE

UPDATE SYSTEM

F/W UP xx.xx

OFF/ 5/4/ 6 × 9/6/ OEM

6×9inches or 6inches) or OEM speakers for optimum performance.

:Both display and button illumination change to white color when entering

[FUNCTION]

color.

( 12)

NORMAL

: Memorizes one station for each preset button in each band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/

AM). ;

MIX

: Memorizes one station for each preset button, regardless of the selected band.

:Activates the keypress tone.;

:Enables PANDORA in source selection.;

:Enables IHEARTRADIO in source selection.;

:Enables AUX in source selection.;

:Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD.; 2: Forces to play as

an music CD. No sound can be heard if an audio file disc is played.

YES

:Starts upgrading the firmware.; NO:Cancels (upgrading is not activated).

For details on how to update the firmware, see: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/

: Selects according to the speaker size (5inches or 4inches,

.;

OFF

:Both display and button illumination remain as

OFF

:Deactivates.

OFF

:Disables.

OFF

:Disables.

OFF

:Disables.

( 9)

[COLOR SELECT]

( 9)

( 10)

HD Radio™ tuner

You can tune in to both conventional and HD Radio broadcasts.

• To find HD Radio stations in your area, visit <http://www.hdradio.com>.

Search for a station or channel

Press B SRC to select HD RADIO.

1 2 Press J BAND repeatedly (or press

to select FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ AM.

3 Press S / T (or press S / T(+) on RC-406) to search for

a station or channel.

• To change the searching method for S / T: Press K SEEK repeatedly.

AUTO1: Automatically search for a station or channel. AUTO2: Search for a preset station or channel. MANUAL: Manually search for a station or channel.

• To store a station or channel: Press and hold one of the number buttons (1to6).

• To select a stored station or channel: Press one of the number buttons (1to6) (or press one of the number buttons (1to6) on RC-406).

Select an HD Radio multicast channel

Many HD Radio stations offer more than one channel programming. This service is called multicasting. While receiving HD Radio

multicast channels....

Press S / T to select your desired channel (HD1 to HD8).

“LINKING” appears while linking to a multicast channel.

AM–/#FM+ on RC-406)

Direct Access Tuning (using RC-406)

Press DIRECT to enter Direct Access Tuning.

1 2 Press the number buttons to enter a frequency or channel. 3 Press ENT IW to search for a station or channel.

• To cancel, press or DIRECT.

• If no operation is done for 10seconds after step automatically canceled.

2, Direct Access Tuning is

Other settings

Press the volume knob to enter

[FUNCTION]

2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then

press the knob.

3 Press and hold to exit.

To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press .

Default:

TUNER SETTING

IF BAND

AUTO MEMORY

RECEIVE MODE

TAG MEMORY

CLOCK

TIME SYNC

AUTO

: Increases the tuner selectivity to reduce interference noises from adjacent FM stations. (Stereo effect may be lost.) ; from adjacent FM stations, but sound quality will not be degraded and the stereo effect will remain.

YES

:Automatically starts memorizing 6 stations with good reception.; NO:Cancels.

(Selectable only if Sets the receive mode of the HD Radio receiver.

AUTO

broadcast.; analog broadcast only.

Displays the shared tag memory usage of the HD Radio receiver.

— 50: Up to 50 tags can be registered to this unit.

:Synchronizes the unit’s time to the Radio Broadcast Data System station time.;

OFF

:Cancels.

[NORMAL]

: Automatically tunes to analog broadcast when there is no digital

DIGITAL

: Tunes in to digital broadcast only.;

is selected for

WIDE

: Subjects to interference noises

[PRESETTYPE]

ANALOG

( 4)

: Tunes in to

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HD Radio ™ tuner

Tag and purchase your favorite songs from iTunesStore

Some HD Radio broadcasts provide Program Service Data (PSD) for songs. You can tag the song while listening to an HD Radio broadcast and easily purchase the song from iTunes store. This unit memorizes up to 50 tags.

• To check the number of the tag memory used,

• For the best compatibility of iTunes Tagging, use the latest software versions with the iPod/iPhone that can be connected to this unit.

• iTunes 7.4 or later version is required.

• For details about iPod/iPhone and iTunes, refer also to the instructions supplied with the iPod/iPhone or visit <http://www.apple.com>.

Tag the song

While receiving a song with PSD (“TAG” lights up)...

Press and hold .

“TAG STORED” the unit.

• When pressing and holding PSD changes, the tags for two songs are stored.

Connect the iPod/iPhone to the unit.

The source changes to “USB,” and starts transferring the tagged PSDs to the iPod/iPhone automatically.

• While transferring, “TAG” flashes and “TAG STORING” appears. When all the tagged PSDs are transferred, “TAG TRANSFERD” appears.

• Your iPod/iPhone must have 50MB free space which is required for transferring a tagged PSD.

• During the transferring process:

– Do not change the source. – Do not disconnect the iPod/iPhone.

“MEMORY XX/50” appears when the song is stored on

within 10seconds before or after the

Transfer the tagged PSD to your iPod/iPhone

(B 5)

( 12)

• When the connected iPod/iPhone is not compatible with iTunes Tagging you cannot transfer the tagged PSDs.

Purchase songs from iTunes Store

Connect the iPod/iPhone to the PC.

1 2 Synchronize the iPod/iPhone on the iTunes.

The tagged PSDs are transferred to the PC and iTunes displays the list

of the tagged songs. After the data transfer is completed, the stored PSDs are automatically deleted from the iPod/iPhone.

CD / USB / iPod

Start playback

The source changes automatically and playback starts.

Label side

USB

USB input terminal

iPod/iPhone

USB input terminal

KCA-iP102 (optional accessory) or accessory cable of the iPod/iPhone

Press 5 iPod to select the control mode while in iPod source.

MODE ON:

From the iPod

MODE OFF:

From the unit.

: Eject disc

CA-U1EX (max.: 500mA) (optional accessory)

To Do this

Pause or resume

Press 6 IW (or press ENT IW on RC-406).

playback Select a track/file

Select a folder

Reverse/

Press S / T (or press S / T(+) on RC-406).

Press J / K (or press

AM– / #FM+ on RC-406).

Press and hold S / T (or press and hold S / T(+) on RC-406).

Fast-forward

Repeat play

Press 4 repeatedly.

• Audio CD: TRACKREPEAT, REPEATOFF

• MP3/WMA/WAV file or iPod: FILEREPEAT, FOLDERREPEAT, REPEATOFF

• KENWOOD Music Editor Light (KME Light)/ KENWOOD Music Control (KMC) file

( 12)

: FILEREPEAT, REPEATOFF

Random play

Press 3 repeatedly.

• Audio CD: DISCRANDOM, RANDOMOFF

• MP3/WMA/WAV file or iPod or KME Light/ KMC file: FOLDERRANDOM, RANDOMOFF

Press and hold 3 to select “ALLRANDOM”.

Do not leave the cable inside the car when not using.

You can still play/pause, file skip, fast-forward or reverse files from the unit.

Only for MP3/WMA/WAV files. This does not work for iPod.

For iPod: Applicable only when

For CD: Only for MP3/WMA files.

[MODE OFF]

is selected.

If you connect the iPod/iPhone to the USB input terminal of the unit (while listening to TuneIn Radio, TuneIn Radio Pro or Aupeo), the unit will output the sound from these apps.

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CD / USB / iPod

Select a track/file from a list

For iPod: Applicable only when selected.

( 7)

[MODE OFF]

1 Press . 2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection,

then press the knob.

• MP3/WMA/WAV file: Select the desired

folder, then a file.

• iPod or KME Light/ KMC file: Select the

desired file from the list (PLAYLISTS, ARTISTS, ALBUMS, SONGS, PODCASTS*, GENRES, COMPOSERS*).

Only for iPod.

• To return to the root folder (or first file), press number button 5 iPod.

• To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press

• To cancel, press and hold

If you have many files....

You can search through them quickly (on step 2 above) at a preset skip search ratio by pressing S / T.

• See also “Set the skip search ratio.”

• Pressing and holding S / T skip songs at the maximum ratio (10 setting made.

• For USB: Only for files registered in the database created with KME Light/ KMC.

• Not applicable for audio CD.

) regardless of the

Direct Music Search (using RC-406)

Press DIRECT.

1 2 Press the number buttons to enter a track/

file number.

3 Press ENT IW to search for music.

• To cancel, press .

• Not available if Random Play is selected.

• Not applicable for iPod, KME Light/ KMC file.

Select a song by name

While listening to iPod...

1 Press . 2 Turn the volume knob to select a category,

then press the knob.

3 Turn the volume knob quickly to enter

character search.

4 Turn the volume knob to select the

character to be searched for.

5 Press S / T to move to the entry

position.

You can enter up to 3characters.

6 Press the volume knob to start searching. 7 Turn the volume knob to make a selection,

then press the knob.

Repeat step

selected.

• To search for a character other than A to Z and 0 to 9, enter only “

• To return to the previous hierarchy, press

• To return to the top menu, press number button 5 iPod.

• To cancel, press and hold

7 until the desired item is

”.

Set the skip search ratio

While listening to iPod or KME Light/ KMC file...

1 Press the volume knob to enter 2 Turn the volume knob to select

press the knob.

[FUNCTION] [USB]

, then

3 Turn the volume knob to select

[SKIP SEARCH]

, then press the knob.

4 Turn the volume knob to make a selection,

then press the knob.

0.5%

(default)/ 1%/ 5%/

ratio over the total files.

10%

: Skip search

5 Press and hold to exit.

Change the USB drive

When a smartphone (Mass Storage Class) is connected to the USB input terminal, you can select its internal memory or external memory (such as an SD card) to playback the stored songs. You can also select the desired drive to playback when a multiple drives device is connected.

Press 5 iPod repeatedly to select the desired drive.

(or)

1 Press the volume knob to enter 2 Turn the volume knob to select

press the knob.

[FUNCTION] [USB]

, then

3 Turn the volume knob to select

[MUSIC DRIVE]

, then press the knob.

4 Press the volume knob to select

[DRIVE CHANGE]

The next drive is selected automatically. Repeat steps 1 to drives. Selectable items:

4 to select the following

[DRIVE1]

[DRIVE5]

AUX

Preparation:

Select

[ON]

for

[BUILT-IN AUX]. ( 4)

Start listening

Connect a portable audio player

(commercially available).

Auxiliary input jack

3.5mm (1/8") stereo mini plug with “L” shaped connector (commercially available)

2 Press B SRC to select AUX. 3 Turn on the portable audio player and

start playback.

Set the AUX name

While listening to a portable audio player connected to the unit...

1 Press the volume knob to enter 2 Turn the volume knob to select

then press the knob.

3 Turn the volume knob to select

SET]

, then press the knob.

4 Turn the volume knob to make a selection,

then press the knob.

AUX

(default)/

DVD/ PORTABLE/ GAME/ VIDEO/ TV

5 Press and hold to exit.

Portable audio player

[FUNCTION] [SYSTEM]

[AUX NAME

Pandora®

Preparation:

Install the latest version of the Pandora application onto your device (iPhone/ iPod touch), then create an account and log in to Pandora.

• Select

[ON]

for

[PANDORA SRC]. ( 4)

Start listening

Open the Pandora application on

your device.

2 Connect your device to the USB

input terminal.

USB input terminal

KCA-iP102 (optional accessory) or

accessory cable of the iPod/iPhone

The source changes to PANDORA and

broadcast starts.

* Do not leave the cable inside the car

when not using.

To Do this

Pause or resume playback

Thumbs up or thumbs down

Skip a track

Create a new station

Press 6 IW (or press ENT IW

on RC-406).

Press J

• If thumbs down is selected, the

/ K .

current track is skipped.

Press T (or press T (+) on

RC-406).

1 Press and hold the volume

knob.

2 Turn the volume knob to

select

[FROM TRACK]

ARTIST]

A new station is created based

Save a station Press and hold one of the

• To select a stored station, press

Search for a registered station

1 Press . 2 Turn the volume knob to

, then press the knob.

on the current song or artist.

number buttons (1to5) to store.

one of the number buttons (1to5).

make a selection, then press the knob (or press J / K on RC-406).

[BY DATE]:

registered date.

[A-Z]:

Alphabetical order.

[FROM

According to the

3 Turn the volume knob to the

desired station, then press the knob.

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iHeartRadio®

Preparation:

Install the latest version of iHeart Link for KENWOOD application onto your device (iPhone/ iPod touch), then create an account and log in to iHeartRadio

• Select

[ON]

for

[IHEART SRC]. ( 4)

Start listening

Open the iHeart Link application on

your device.

2 Connect your device to the USB input

terminal.

USB input terminal

KCA-iP102 (optional accessory) or

accessory cable of the iPod/iPhone

3 Press B SRC to select IHEARTRADIO.

Broadcast starts automatically.

* Do not leave the cable inside the car when

not using.

To Do this

Pause or resume playback

Thumbs up or thumbs down for custom station

Skip a track for custom station

Create a new/ custom station

Add to favorite stations for live station

Scan for live station

Press 6 IW (or press

ENT IW on RC-406).

Press J

• If thumbs down is selected, the current track is skipped.

/ K .

Press T (or press T (+)

on RC-406).

Press 1.

Press 2.

Press 5.

Search for a station

Press .

1 2 Turn the volume knob to select a category,

then press the knob.

3 Turn the volume knob to the desired station,

then press the knob.

When a city list appears, you can skip cities in

alphabetical order.

(or using RC-406)

Press J / K to search for a station.

To cancel, press and hold

Skip cities by alphabetical order

While a city list appears during search...

1 Turn the volume knob quickly to enter

character search.

2 Turn the volume knob or press S / T

to select the character to be searched for.

3 Press J / K to move to the previous/next

page.

4 Press the volume knob to start searching.

To cancel, press and hold .

Delete a station

While listening to IHEARTRADIO...

1 Press the volume knob to enter 2 Turn the volume knob to select

then press the knob.

3 Turn the volume knob to select

DELETE]

, then press the knob.

4 Turn the volume knob to select

[CUSTOM]

, then press the knob.

[FUNCTION] [SYSTEM]

[STATION

[LIVE]

5 Turn the volume knob to select the

desired station to delete, then press the knob.

6 Turn the volume knob to select

press the knob.

[YES]

, then

7 Press and hold to exit.

To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press

AUDIO SETTINGS

While listening to any source...

1 Press the volume knob to enter 2 Turn the volume knob to select 3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table),

then press the knob.

Repeat step

3 until the desired item is selected or activated.

4 Press and hold to exit.

(or using RC-406)

1 Press AUD to enter

[AUDIO CONTROL]

2 Press J / K to make a selection, then press ENT IW.

To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press

SUB-W LEVEL –15 to +15 (0)

BASS LEVEL –8 to +8 (+6)

MID LEVEL –8 to +8 (+5)

TRE LEVEL

EQ PRO

BASS ADJUST BASS CTR FRQ 60/ 80/ 100/ 200HZ

MID ADJUST MID CTR FRQ 0.5/ 1.0/ 1.5/ 2.5KHZ

TRE ADJUST TRE CTR FRQ 10.0/ 12.5/ 15.0/ 17.5KHZ

–8 to +8 (0)

KDC-X498

(for

)

BASS LEVEL –8

BASS Q FACTOR 1.00/ 1.25/ 1.50/ 2.00

BASS EXTEND ON

MID LEVEL –8

MID Q FACTOR 0.75/ 1.00/ 1.25

TRE LEVEL –8

[FUNCTION] [AUDIO CONTROL]

Adjusts the subwoofer output level.

Adjusts the level to memorize for each source. (Before making an adjustment, select the source you want to adjust.)

to +8 (+6):Adjusts the level.

:Turns on the extended bass.;

to +8 (+5):Adjusts the level.

to +8 (0):Adjusts the level.

, then press the knob.

:Selects the center frequency.

:Adjusts the quality factor.

:Selects the center frequency.

:Adjusts the quality factor.

:Selects the center frequency.

OFF

Default:

:Cancels.

PRESET EQ DRIVE EQ/ TOP40/ POWERFUL/ ROCK/ POPS/ EASY/ JAZZ

BASS BOOST

LOUDNESS LEVEL1/ LEVEL2

SUBWOOFERSET ON

LPFSUBWOOFER THROUGH

SUB-WPHASE REVERSE

HPF THROUGH

FADER R15

BALANCE L15

VOLUMEOFFSET

(Default:0)

SOUNDRECNSTR

(Sound reconstruction)

[SUB-W LEVEL]/ [LPF SUBWOOFER]/ [SUB-W PHASE] [SUBWOOFER SET]

NATURAL/ USER

genre. (Select settings.)

[DRIVE EQ]

LEVEL1/ LEVEL2/ LEVEL3 OFF

: Cancels.

boost to produce a well-balanced sound at a low volume level.;

OFF

:Cancels.

:Turns on the subwoofer output.;

160HZ

160Hz are sent to the subwoofer.

output to be in line with the speaker output for optimum performance. (Selectable only if a setting other than

[LPF SUBWOOFER]

150HZ

150Hz are sent to the speakers.

–8

to +8(for AUX) ; –8 to 0(for other sources):Presets the volume adjustment level of each source. (Before adjustment, select the source you want to adjust.)

:Creates realistic sound by compensating the high-frequency components and restoring the rise-time of the waveform that are lost in audio data compression.;

is set to

:Selects a preset equalizer suitable to the music

[USER]

to use the customized bass, middle, and treble

is a preset equalizer that reduces noise from the road.

: Selects your preferred bass boost level. ;

:Selects your preferred low and high frequencies

OFF

:All signals are sent to the subwoofer.;

:Audio signals with frequencies lower than 85Hz/ 120Hz/

(180°)/

NORMAL

(0°):Selects the phase of the subwoofer

:All signals are sent to the speakers.;

:Audio signals with frequencies higher than 100Hz/ 120Hz/

F15 (0

):Adjusts the rear and front speaker output balance.

R15 (0

):Adjusts the left and right speaker output balance.

[ON]

[THROUGH]

OFF

:Cancels.

is selectable only if

:Cancels.

85HZ/ 120HZ

is selected for

100HZ/ 120HZ

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DISPLAY SETTINGS

1 Press the volume knob to enter 2 Turn the volume knob to select

press the knob.

3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection

(see the following table), then press the knob.

Repeat step

or activated.

3 until the desired item is selected

4 Press and hold to exit.

To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press

COLOR SELECT VARIABLE SCAN/ COLOR 01

DIMMER ON:

BRIGHTNESS 0

TEXT SCROLL AUTO/ ONCE:

USER

: Selects your preferred key illumination

color.

You can create your own color (when

[COLOR 01]

— selected). The color you have created can be selected when you select

Press and hold the volume knob to enter

the detailed color adjustment.

Press

S / T

) to adjust.

Turn the volume knob to adjust the level

(

— 9), then press the knob.

Dims the display and button illumination. ;

OFF:

Illuminates according to the

[BRIGHTNESS]

— 31: Selects your preferred brightness

level for display and button illumination.

display information automatically, or scroll only once.

settings.

Selects whether to scroll the

; OFF:

[FUNCTION] [DISPLAY]

—

COLOR 24

[COLOR 24]

[USER]

to select the color (R/ G/

Cancels.

, then

Default:

MORE INFORMATION

General

• This unit can only play the following CDs:

• Detailed information and notes about the playable audio files are stated in an online manual on the following web site: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/audiofile/

Playable files

• Playable audio file: MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma)

• Playable disc media: CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM

• Playable disc file format: ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Long

file name.

• Playable USB device file system: FAT12, FAT16, FAT32

Even when audio files comply with the standards listed above, playback may be impossible depending on the types or conditions of media or device.

Unplayable discs

• Discs that are not round.

• Discs with coloring on the recording surface or discs that are dirty.

• Recordable/ReWritable discs that have not been finalized.

• 8cm CD. Attempting to insert using an adapter may cause malfunction.

About USB devices

• This unit can play MP3/WMA/WAV files stored on a USB mass storage class device.

• You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub.

• Connecting a cable whose total length is longer than 5m may result in abnormal playback.

• This unit cannot recognize a USB device whose rating is other than 5V and exceeds 1A.

About KENWOOD Music Editor Light and KENWOOD Music Control

• This unit supports the PC application KENWOOD Music Editor Light and Android™ application KENWOOD Music Control.

• When you play audio files with song data added using the KENWOOD Music Editor Light or KENWOOD Music Control, you can search for audio files by Genres, Artists, Albums, Playlists, and Songs.

• KENWOOD Music Editor Light and KENWOOD Music Control are available on the following web site: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/

About iPod/iPhone

Made for

- iPod touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th generation)

- iPod classic

- iPod nano (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th generation)

- iPhone, iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S, 5

• For the latest compatible list and software versions of iPhone/iPod, see: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ipod

• You cannot operate iPod if “KENWOOD” or “ displayed on iPod.

” is

MORE INFORMATION

About HD Radio™ Technology

• Program Service Data provides song name, artist, station ID, and other relevant data streams.

• Adjacent to traditional main stations are HD2/HD3 Channels, providing new original formats on the FM dial.

• HD Radio broadcasts deliver crystal clear, CD-like digital audio quality to consumers.

• iTunes® Tagging provides users the means to “tag” broadcast radio content for later review and purchase from the iTunes® Store.

About Pandora

• Pandora is available only in the U.S., Australia and New Zealand.

• Because Pandora is a third-party service, the specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Accordingly, compatibility may be impaired, or some or all of the services may become unavailable.

• Some functions of Pandora cannot be operated from this unit.

• For issues using the application, please contact Pandora at pandora-support@pandora.com.

About iHeartRadio

• iHeartRadio® is a third-party service, therefore the specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Accordingly, compatibility may be impaired or some or all of the services may become unavailable.

• Some iHeartRadio® functionality cannot be operated from this unit.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom Remedy

Sound cannot be heard. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level.

“PROTECT” appears and no operations

can be done.

• Sound cannot be heard.

• The unit does not turn on.

• Information shown on the display is incorrect.

The unit does not work at all. Reset the unit.

• Radio reception is poor.

• Static noise while listening to the radio.

“MEMORY FULL” appears. The tag memory of HD Radio receiver is full.

“iPod FULL” appears. The connected iPod/iPhone memory is full.

“NO TAG FNC” appears. The connected iPod does not support iTunes tagging function.

“TAG ERROR” appears. The unit is unable to complete transferring the tagged information to the iPod.

“NA FILE” appears. Make sure the disc contains supported audio files.

“NO DISC” appears. Insert a playable disc into the loading slot.

“TOC ERROR” appears. Make sure the disc is clean and inserted properly.

“PLEASE EJECT” appears. Reset the unit. If this does not solve the problem, consult your nearest service

Disc cannot be ejected.

“READ ERROR” appears. Copy the files and folders onto the USB device again. If this does not solve the

“NO DEVICE” appears. Connect a USB device, and change the source to USB again.

• Check the cords and connections.

Check to be sure the terminals of the speaker wires are insulated properly, then

reset the unit. If this does not solve the problem, consult your nearest service center.

Clean the connectors.

• Connect the antenna firmly.

• Pull the antenna out all the way.

center.

Press and hold

it is ejected. If this does not solve the problem, reset the unit.

problem, reset the USB device or use another USB device.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom Remedy

“COPY PRO” appears. A copy-protected file is played. “NA DEVICE” appears. Connect a supported USB device, and check the connections. “NO MUSIC” appears. Connect a USB device that contains playable audio files. “iPod ERROR” appears. • Reconnect the iPod.

Noise is generated. Skip to another track or change the disc. Tracks do not play back as

you intended them to play. “READING” keeps flashing. Do not use too many hierarchical levels or folders. Elapsed playing time is not

correct. Correct characters are not

displayed (e.g. album name).

“ADDERROR” “SEARCHERROR”

“CHECKDEVICE” Check the Pandora application on your device. “NOSKIPS” The skip limit has been reached. “NOSTATIONS” No stations are found. “STATIONLIMIT” The number of registered stations has reached its limit. Retry

Pandora

“UPGRADEAPP” Make sure you have installed the latest version of the

“CONNECT ERROR” Communication is unstable. “RATING ERROR” Registration of thumbs up/thumbs down has failed. “LICENSE ERROR” You try to access from a country which Pandora is not

• Reset the iPod.

Playback order is determined when files are recorded.

This is caused by how the tracks are recorded.

This unit can only display uppercase letters, numbers, and a

limited number of symbols.

New station creation is unsuccessful.

after deleting unnecessary stations from your device.

Pandora application on your device.

deliverable.

Symptom Remedy

Station cannot be selected.

“CANNOT CREATE” Custom station name creation is unsuccessful. “CANNOT SAVE” Addition to the favorite category failed. “DISCONNECTED” Check the connection to the device. “NOSKIPS” The skip limit has been reached. Retry later. “NOSTATIONS” No stations are found. “NOT CONNECTED” Link to the application is impossible. “IHEARTLINK UP” Make sure you have installed the latest version of the

iHeartRadio

“PLEASE LOGIN” You haven’t log in. Log in again. “STATION NOT

AVAILABLE” “STATION NOT

SELECTED” “STREAM ERROR” Broadcast data is interrupted. “THUMB FAILED” Registration of Thumbs Up/Down has failed. “TIMED OUT” The request has resulted in time-out.

If “Explicit Content” in [Account Settings] is checked in

the web version of iHeartRADIO, custom stations become unavailable.

iHeart Link for KENWOOD application on your device.

Broadcast from the station is over.

No station is selected.

Muting upon the reception of a phone call

Connect the MUTE wire to your telephone using a commercial telephone accessory.

When a call comes in, “CALL” appears. (The audio system pauses.)

• To continue listening to the audio system during a call, press B SRC. “CALL” disappears and the audio system resumes.

When the call ends, “CALL” disappears. (The audio system resumes.)

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SPECIFICATIONS

FM Frequency Range 87.9MHz — 107.9MHz (200kHz space)

Usable Sensitivity (S/N=26dB) 9.3dBf (0.8μV/75Ω) Quieting Sensitivity

10.2dBf (1.13μV/75Ω)

(DINS/N=46dB) Frequency Response (±3dB) 20Hz — 20kHz (HD Radio broadcast)

30Hz — 15kHz (Conventional broadcast)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (MONO) STEREO

TUNER

Stereo Separation (1kHz) 45dB

75dB (HD Radio broadcast)

MONO

75dB (Conventional broadcast)

AM Frequency Range 530kHz — 1700kHz (10kHz space)

Channel Space Selection 10kHz Usable Sensitivity (S/N=20dB) 28dBμ (25μV) Frequency Response (±3dB) 40Hz — 15kHz (HD Radio broadcast) Signal-to-Noise Ratio STEREO 70 dB (HD Radio broadcast)

Laser Diode GaAIAs Digital Filter (D/A) 8 times over sampling Spindle Speed 500rpm — 200rpm (CLV) Wow & Flutter Below measurable limit Frequency Response (±1dB) 20Hz — 20kHz Total Harmonic Distortion (1kHz) 0.01% Signal-to-Noise Ratio (1kHz)

CD player

KDC-X498

KDC-HD458U

: 110dB

: 105 dB Dynamic Range 90dB Channel Seperation 85dB MP3 Decode Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 WMA Decode Compliant with Windows Media Audio

USB Standard USB1.1, USB2.0 (Full speed) File System FAT12/16/32 Maximum Supply Current DC5V

USB

MP3 Decode Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3

1A

WMA Decode Compliant with Windows Media Audio WAV Decode Linear-PCM

Maximum Output Power 50W×4 Full Bandwidth Power 22W×4 (at less than 1% THD) Speaker Impedance 4Ω—8Ω Tone Action Bass 200Hz±8dB

Audio

Preout Level/Load (CD)

Middle 2.5kHz±8dB Treble 12.5kHz±8dB

KDC-X498

KDC-HD458U

: 4000mV/10kΩ

: 2500mV/10kΩ

Preout Impedance ≤600Ω

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Frequency Response (±3dB) 20Hz—20kHz Input Maximum Voltage 1200mV

Auxiliary

Input Impedance 30kΩ

Operating Voltage 14.4V (10.5V—16V allowable)

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Maximum Current Consumption 10A Operational Temperature Range 0°C—+40°C Installation Size (W×H×D) 182mm×53mm×159mm

General

(7-3/16"×2-1/8"×6-1/4")

Weight 1.2kg (2.65lbs)

Subject to change without notice.

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