KENWOOD KDC-X492, KDC-MP438U, KDC-MP408U, KDC-MP338 User Manual

KDC-X492 KDC-MP438U KDC-MP408U KDC-MP338

CD-RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD

MODE D’EMPLOI

REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

Take the time to read through this instruction manual. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best performance from your new CD-receiver.

For your records

Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the 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-X492/MP438U/MP408U/MP338 Serial number

US Residence Only

www.Kenwoodusa.com

KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338

Contents

Before use 3

Basic Operation 4

General functions Tuner functions Disc & Audio file play functions

General Operation 6

Audio Control Adjusting the detail of Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Display Switching

Tuner Operation 9

Direct Access Tuning Frequency Step Setting

Music disc/Audio file Operation 10

Play Functions of Disc Changer Direct Music Search Direct Disc Search List Select iPod Select Track Select

Menu Operation 12

Menu System Activating Security Code Deactivating Security Code Manual Clock Adjustment AMP Control Auxiliary Input Display Setting Receive mode Setting Demonstration mode Setting

Basic Operations of remote control 15

Appendix 16

Accessories/ Installation Procedure 18

Connecting Wires to Terminals 19

Installation 20

Troubleshooting Guide 21

Specifications 23

• iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• The "AAC" logo is trademark of Dolby Laboratories.

Playing AAC, MP3, and WMA data

This document refers to AAC, MP3, and WMA data stored in iPod, USB device, and CD-R/RW as "audio files." Refer to the section on "Audio Files" to control these data. See <About Audio file> (page

16) for details.

Panel illustrations used in this document

The control panel for KDC-X492 is used to describe operations in this document.

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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 14).

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.)

KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338

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 o the power.

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• For whether USB devices and iPod can be connected, refer to <About Audio file> (page 16).

• 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

Control knob

Turn the knob to adjust the volume.

Faceplate release

Release

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

• 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.

Auxiliary input

Used to connect a portable audio device with miniplug cable (3.5 ø).

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• Use the mini-plug cable (stereo) which does not have any resistance.

Muting volume upon reception of phone call

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.

Subwoofer output

Control knob

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

Tuner functions

Band select

Control knob

Switches between FM1, FM2, and FM3 each time pushing toward up. Switches to AM when pushing toward down.

Tun in g

Control knob

Changes the frequency when pushing toward left or right.

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

Release

Display

[SRC]

[M.JOG]

[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] USB TerminalControl knob

[AUTO]

[]

Disc slot

Auxiliary input

[]

Basic Operation

Release

Display Disc slot

Auxiliary input

Control knob USB Terminal

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Tuning mode select [AUTO]

Switches as follows each time this button is pressed.

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.

Preset memory

[1] - [6]

Memorizes the station selected when pressing for at least 2 seconds.

Auto memory entry

[AUTO]

Memorizes six stations with good reception automatically when pressed for at least 2 seconds.

Preset tuning

[1] - [6]

Recalls the memorized station.

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 (8 cm) CD cannot be used. Attempt to insert using an adapter can cause malfunction.

USB device play (Function of KDC-X492/MP438U/

MP408U)

USB Terminal

Used to connect the USB device to the USB cable (optional accessory) which is connected to the USB terminal. When the USB device is connected, the “USB” indicator is ON.

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• For the playable audio file, media, and devices, refer to <About Audio file> (page 16).

Pause and play

[38]

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

Disc ejection

[0]

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

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

Control 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  le.)

Folder search

Control knob

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

Select mode

[M.JOG]

After pressing this button, you can quickly search songs with the control knob. See <List Select> (page

10), <iPod Select> (page 11) for details.

Track/ File/ Folder repeat play

[4]

Switches between Track Repeat (“TRAC REP ON”) and OFF (“REP OFF”) when pressed while playing a CD. Switches between File Repeat (“FILE REP ON”), Folder Repeat (“FOLD REP ON”), and OFF (“REP OFF”) when pressed while playing an audio  le.

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• The folder repeat operation cannot be performed while iPod is playing.

Scan play

[2]

Successively plays the intro of the music in the disc or folder. When Scan Play is turned on, “TRAC SCAN ON”/ “FILE SCAN ON” is displayed.

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• The Scan paly operation cannot be performed while iPod is playing.

Random play

[3]

Randomly plays the music in the disc or folder. When Random Play is turned on, “DISC RDM ON”/ “FOLD RDM ON” is displayed.

Text/Title scroll

Control knob

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

: Indicates the button etc. to operate.

KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338

General Operation

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-L” “L1”/”L2”/“OFF” (The

indicator turns on according to the setting.)

System Q “NATURAL”/

“USER”/“ROCK”/ “POPS”/“EASY”/ “TOP40”/“JAZZ”

Natural/User setting/Rock/ Pops/Easy/Top 40/Jazz (The indicator turns on according to the setting.)

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-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U. **Function of KDC-MP338.

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• “USER”: The customized Bass, Middle, and Treble levels are effective. On the KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDCMP408U, this item can be selected at any time. On the KDC-MP338, this item is displayed only when the tone quality has been adjusted. On the KDC-MP338, this item disappears when another setting is selected.

• You can set Bass, Middle, and Treble for each source.

1 Select the source to adjust

Press the [SRC] button.

2 Enter Audio Control mode

Press the Control knob.

3 Select the Audio item to adjust

Press the Control knob.

4 Adjust the Audio item

Turn the Control knob.

5 Exit Audio Control mode

Press any button.

Press a button other than the Control knob or 0 button.

Function of KDC-X492/KDC-MP408U

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 6).

2 Enter Detail adjustment mode of Audio

Control

Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.

3 Select the Detail Audio item to adjust

Press the Control knob.

4 Adjust the Detail Audio item

Turn the Control knob.

5 Exit the Detail Audio Control mode

Press the Control 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 Control knob or 0 button.

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Audio Setup

You can set Sound system , such as follows;

Adjustment Item Display Range

Front High Pass Filter* “HPF” Through/40*/60*/80/100/120/

150/180/220* Hz

Rear High Pass Filter* “HPR” Through/40*/60*/80/100/120/

150/180/220* Hz

Low Pass Filter “LPF SW” 50*/60*/80/100*/120/160*/

Through Hz Subwoofer Phase* “PHASE” Reverse (180°)/ Normal (0°) Volume offset “V-OFFSET” –8 — ±0 (AUX: -8— +8) Loudness* “LOUDNESS” OFF/ON Dual Zone System* “2ZONE” OFF/ON

*Function of KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U. *KDC-X492 only. *KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U only. *KDC-MP338 only.

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• Volume offset: Sets each source’s volume as a difference

from the basic volume.

• Loudness: Compensates for low and high tones during

low volume. (Only the low tone is compensated for when the tuner is selected as a source.)

• 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 <Menu System> (page 12).

- Select Main source by [SRC] button.

- Adjust the volume of Front channel by Control knob.

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

(page 6) or [5]/[∞] button on the remote control (page 15).

- 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 Control knob for at least 1 second.

3 Select the Audio Setup item to adjust

Press the Control knob.

4 Adjust the Audio setup item

Turn the Control knob.

5 Exit Audio Setup mode

Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.

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 6*9/6” 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 Control knob.

3 Select the Speaker type

Turn the Control knob.

4 Exit Speaker Setting mode

Press the Control knob.

KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338

General Operation

Display Switching

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 (In External disc source) “TRACK TITLE” Play time & Track number “P-TIME” Clock “CLOCK”

In Audio file 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 HD Radio source

Information Display

Station name “STATION NAME” Music title/ Artist name/ Album name/ Genre “TITLE” Frequency “FREQUENCY” Clock “CLOCK”

In Satellite radio source

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"

In Standby/ Auxiliary input source

Information Display

Source name “SOURCE NAME” 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

Push the Control knob towards right or left.

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-X492 only)

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

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Tuner Operation

Function of remote control

Direct Access Tuning

Entering the frequency and tuning.

1 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode

Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control.

"– – – –" is displayed.

2 Enter the frequency

Press the number buttons on the remote control.

Example:

Desired frequency Press button

92.1 MHz (FM) [0], [9], [2], [1] 810 kHz (AM) [0], [8], [1], [0]

Cancelling Direct Access Tuning

Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control.

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

Function of KDC-MP408U

Frequency Step Setting

Changing the tuning frequency step. The original setting is FM band 50 kHz.

1 Turn the power OFF

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

2 Switch the frequency step

While pressing the [1] and [5] buttons, press the [SRC] button.

Release your fingers from the button after the display appears. The frequency step changes to FM band 200 kHz.

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• When the same operation is repeated, the frequency step returns to the original setting.

• When the frequency step is changed, the frequencies in the memory are deleted.

KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338

Music disc/Audio ﬁ le Operation

Play Functions of Disc Changer

While a disc in the disc changer is being played, the following play functions can be used.

Playing the Current Song or Disc Repeatedly. (Repeat play)

Press the [4] button.

Pressing the button repeatedly selects Track Repeat play on (“TRAC REP ON”), Disc Repeat play on (“DISC REP ON”), and Repeat play off (“REP OFF”) sequentially.

Randomly plays the music in the disc changer. (Magazine random play)

Press the [6] button.

Pressing the button toggles the setting between Magazine random play on (“MGZN RDM ON”) and off (“RDM OFF”).

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.

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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• Input “0” to select disc 10.

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

Function of USB/CD of Audio file

List Select

Search for the song you want to listen to by tracing the media file structure.

1 Enter Multi Jog Select mode

Press the [M.JOG] button.

“MULTI JOG ON” is displayed. Displays the current Audio file name.

2 Searching for and playing a song

Operation type Operation

Movement between folders/files

Turn the Control knob.

Selection of folder/flie Press the Control knob. Return to previous folder Push the Control knob towards left. Return to root folder Push the Control knob towards left for at

least 2 seconds.

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

Cancelling the Multi Jog Select mode

Press the [M.JOG] button.

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• List Select cannot be performed during Random play or scan play.

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Function of KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U Function of iPod

iPod Select

Search for the song you want to listen to by selecting the same menu item as that of iPod.

1 Enter Multi Jog Select mode

Press the [M.JOG] button.

“MULTI JOG ON” is displayed. Displays the play list.

2 Searching for and playing a song

Operation type Operation

Movement between items Turn the Control knob. Selection of item Press the Control knob. Return to previous item Push the Control knob towards up. Return to Top menu Push the Control knob towards up for at

least 2 seconds.

Cancelling the Multi Jog Select mode

Press the [M.JOG] button.

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• iPod Select cannot be performed during Random play.

Function of Music CD

Track Select

Select the song you want to listen to by turning the control knob.

1 Enter Multi Jog Select mode

Press the [M.JOG] button.

“MULTI JOG ON” is displayed. Displays the current music No.

2 Select the muisc

Turn the Control knob.

3 Play the selected song

Press the Control knob.

The Multi Jog Select mode is canceled and the selected song is played.

Cancelling the Multi Jog Select mode

Press the [M.JOG] button.

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• Track Select is available only during playing of the builtin CD player.

• Track Select cannot be performed during Random play or scan play.

KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338

Menu Operation

Menu System

Set up the following functions;

Display Setting Setting overview

Source

“SECURITY SET”/ “SECURITY CLR”

Refer to page 12

Sets/Resets security code

“CLOCK ADJUST”

Refer to page 13

Sets the clock.

“DISPLAY” ON*/OFF Turns off the display when no

operation is performed.

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“DIMMER” *

1,2,3

AUTO*/OFF Dims the display in conjunction

with the light switch of the vehicle.

“DIMMER”*4ON/OFF* Adjusts the brightness of

the display according to the surrounding illumination.

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“DOT LINE” ON*/OFF Specifies whether to display the

red dotted line on the display.

“SWPRE”*

3,4

REAR*/ SUB-W

Sets the preout output.

“AMP ”*

1,2

ON*/OFF Turns on/off the built-in amplifier.

“AMS CONTROL”*

Refer to page 13

Controls the connected LX amplifier.

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“ZONE2”*

1,2,3

REAR*/ FRONT

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

“SUPREME” ON*/OFF Turns ON/OFF the Supreme

function.

“CRSC” OFF/ON* Switches to Monaural to decrease

noise when reception is poor.

“NAME SET” Refer to

page 14

Sets the display when switched to AUX source.

“SCROLL” AUTO*/

MANUAL

Specifies whether the text is scrolled automatically.

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“RECEIVE MODE”

Refer to page 14

Sets the receive mode of HR radio.

“ESN” — Displays the Electronic Serial

Number of satellite radio.

“AUX” OFF/ON1*/

ON2

Sets whether to display AUX

during source selection. “CD READ” 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. “DEMO

MODE”

Refer to page 14

Specifies whether to enable

demonstration.

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*Factory setting * Function of KDC-X492. * Function of KDC-MP438U. * Function of KDC-MP408U. * Function of KDC-MP338.

Displayed item is depending on currently selected source. The mark in Source column shows the

source 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

(excluding iPod). : Can be set during FM reception. : Can be set during Satellite radio source. : Can be set while accessing AUX source. : Can be set while HD Radio source.

— : Can be set during all sources.

1 Enter Menu mode

Press the [M.JOG] button for at least 1 second.

“MENU” is displayed.

2 Select the menu item

Push the Control knob towards up or down.

3 Set the menu item

Push the Control knob towards right or left.

4 Exit Menu mode

Press the [M.JOG] button.

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

• ”ZONE2” is displayed when ”2ZONE” in <Audio Setup> (page 7) is set to ”ON.

• Refer to the <Appendix> (page 16) for the details of the menu items.

• 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.

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

Select the “SECURITY SET” display. For how to select menu items, refer to <Menu System>(page 12).

2 Enter Security Code mode

Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.

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

3 Select the digits to enter

Push the Control knob towards right or left.

4 Select the Security Code numbers

Push the Control knob towards up or down.

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5 Repeat steps 3 and 4, and complete the

Security Code.

6 Confirm the Security Code

Press the Control knob for at least 3 second.

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

7 Do the step 3 through 6 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 5, repeat from step 3.

• When the Security Code function is activated, “SECURITY SET” changes to “SECURITY CLR”.

• To deactivate the Security Code function, see the next section <Deactivating Security Code>.

8 Exit Security Code mode

Press the [M.JOG] 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 6 operation, and enter

the Security Code.

“APPROVED” is displayed.

Deactivating Security Code

Deactivating the Security Code function.

1 Select Security Code item during Menu mode

Select the “SECURITY CLR” display. For how to select menu items, refer to <Menu System>(page 12).

2 Enter Security Code mode

Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.

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

3 Select the digits to enter

Push the Control knob towards right or left.

4 Select the Security Code numbers

Push the Control knob towards up or down.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4, and complete the

Security Code.

6 Press the Control knob for at least 3 second.

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

7 Exit Security Code mode

Press the [M.JOG] button.

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

Manual Clock Adjustment

1 Select Clock Adjustment item during Menu

mode

Select the “CLOCK ADJUST” display. For how to select menu items, refer to <Menu System>(page 12).

2 Enter Clock Adjust mode

Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.

The clock display blinks.

3 Adjust the time

Push the control knob towards up or down to adjust the hours and right or left to adjust the minutes.

4 Exit Clock adjustment mode

Press the [M.JOG] button.

Function of KDC-X492 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 menu items, refer to <Menu System>(page 12).

2 Enter AMP Control mode

Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.

3 Select the AMP Control item for adjustment

Push the Control knob 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 Control knob towards right or left.

5 Exit AMP Control mode

Press the [M.JOG] button.

KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338

Menu Operation

Auxiliary Input Display Setting

Selects the display below when changing to Auxiliary input source;

• “AUX”

• “DVD”

• “PORTABLE”

• “GAME”

• “VIDEO”

• “TV”

1 Select Auxiliary input display setting item

during Menu mode

Select the “NAME SET” display. For how to select menu items, refer to <Menu System>(page 12).

2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode

Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.

The presently selected Auxiliary input display is displayed.

3 Select the Auxiliary input display

Push the Control knob towards right or left.

4 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode

Press the [M.JOG] 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.

Receive mode Setting

Setting the receiver mode as follows;

Receive mode Display Operation

Auto mode “AUTO”

Automatically tunes to analog broadcast when there is no digital

broadcast. Digital “DIGITAL” Digital broadcasts only. Analog “ANALOG” Analog broadcasts only.

1 Select Receive mode item during Menu mode

Select the “RECEIVE MODE” display. For how to select menu items, refer to <Menu System>(page 12).

2 Enter Receive mode

Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.

3 Set the Receive mode

Push the Control knob towards up or down.

4 Exit Receive mode

Press the [M.JOG] 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 menu items, refer to <Menu System>(page 12).

2 Set the Demonstration mode

Press the Control knob for at least 2 second.

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

3 Exit Demonstration mode

Press the [M.JOG] button.

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General control

Volume control

[VOL]

Source select

[SRC]

Volume reduce

[ATT]

When the button is pressed again, the volume returns to the previous level. When the volume is reduced, the "ATT" indicator  ashes.

In Audio control

Audio item select

[AUD]

Adjusts the Audio item

[VOL]

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• Refer to <Audio Control> (page 6) for the operation

method, such as the procedures for Audio control and others operations.

Dual Zone control

Dual zone system on and o

[2-ZONE]

Rear channel volume control

[5]/ [∞]

Basic Operations of remote control

In Tuner/HD Radio source

Band select

[FM]/[AM]

Station select

[4]/[¢]

Recall preset stations

[1] — [6]

In CD/USB source

Music select

[4]/[¢]

Folder/Disc select

[FM]/[AM]

Pause/Play

[38]

In Satellite Radio tuner source

Preset band select

[FM]

Channel select

[4]/[¢]

Recall preset channels

[1] — [6]

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About [

]

This button is used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is connected. For more information, refer to the instruction manual of Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX.

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

Loading and Replacing battery

Use two “AA”/ “R6”-size batteries. Slide the cover while pressing downwards to remove it as illustrated. Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case.

SRC

VOL

ATT

AUD

ATT

DIRECT

0 — 9

SRC

VOL

AUD

2-ZONE

FM/AM

*KDC-X492/MP438U/MP4 08U only

KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338

Appendix

About Audio file

• Playable Audio file

AAC-LC (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma)

• Playable disc media

CD-R/RW/ROM

• Playable disc file format

ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name.

• USB device Playable Model

KDC-X492, KDC-MP438U, KDC-MP408U

• Playable USB device

USB mass storage class

• Playable USB device file system

FAT16, FAT32

• iPod Playable Model

KDC-X492, KDC-MP438U Although the audio files are complied with the

standards listed above, the play maybe impossible depending on the types or conditions of media or device.

• Playing order of the Audio file

In the example of folder/file tree shown below, the

files are played in the order from ① to ⑩.

฀

฀

()

฀

: Folder

฀

: Audio 

฀

฀

฀

฀

฀

฀

฀

฀

Folder Audio file

An online manual about audio files is put on the site, www.kenwood.com/audiofile/. On this online manual, detailed information and notes which are not written in this manual are provided. Make sure to read through the online manual as well.

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• In this manual, the word "USB device" is used for flash memories and digital audio players which have USB terminals.

• The word "iPod" appearing in this manual indicates the iPod connected with the iPod connection cable (optional accessory). The iPod connected with the iPod connection cable can be controlled from this unit. iPods that can be connected with the iPod connection cable are the iPod nano, Fifth Generation iPod, iPod classic, and iPod touch. Other iPods cannot be connected.

About USB device

• If you start playback after connecting the iPod, the music that has been played by the iPod is played first. In this case, "RESUMING" is displayed without displaying a folder name, etc. Changing the browse item will display a correct title, etc.

• When the iPod is connected to this unit, “KENWOOD” or “✓” is displayed on the iPod to indicate that you cannot operate the iPod.

• When the USB device is connected to this unit, it can be charged up provided that this unit is powered.

• Install the USB device in the place where it will not prevent you from driving your vehicle properly.

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

Multi Card Reader.

• Take backups of the audio files used with this unit. The files can be erased depending on the operating conditions of the USB device. We shall have no compensation for any damage arising out of erasure of the stored data.

• No USB device comes with this unit. You need to purchase a commercially available USB device.

• When connecting the USB device, usage of the CAU1EX (option) is recommended. Normal playback is not guaranteed when a cable other than the USB compatible cable is used. Connecting a cable whose total length is longer than 5 m can result in abnormal playback.

About Satellite Radio tuner

This unit supports Satellite Radio tuners which are released by SIRIUS and XM. Refer to the instruction manual of Satellite radio tuner.

About HD Radio

When you connect an HD Radio, Tuner features of the unit are disabled and changed to HD Radio tuner features. With the HD Radio tuner, you can use the similar functions of Tuner features. Refer to Tuner features for how to use the functions.

For operating KCA-BT100

To control KCA-BT100, operate as follows; To make setting for <Selecting the Dialing Mode>, select <Menu System> (page 12). Pressing the [38] button for at least 1 second after selecting the "DIALING MODE" item allows you to enter the dialing method selection mode. To exit from dialing method selection mode, press [M.JOG] button.

To make <Disconnecting a Call>, <Clearing the

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Disconnection Massage>, and <Rejecting an Incoming call>, press [AUTO] button for at least 1 second. Moreover, some displays are different from the description of KCA-BT100 Instruction Manual.

Displays of KCA-BT100 Instruction Manual

Actual displays on this unit

“DISCONCT” “HF DISCONCT” “CONNECT” “HF CONNECT” “PHN-DEL” “DEVICE DEL” “P-STATUS” “DVC STATUS” “BT-CON Y” “HF CONNECT Y” “T-CON N” “HF CONNECT N”

: Displays the bluetooth connection status.

This indicator turns on when a cell-phone is connected to this unit.

: Displays the signal strength of cell-phone.

: Displays the battery level of cell-phone.

Menu Glossary

• SWPRE (Switching Preout)

Switches the preout between rear output (“REAR”)

and subwoofer output (“SUB-W”).

• SUPREME

Technology to extrapolate and supplement with

proprietary algorithm, the high-frequency range that is cut off when encoding at low bit rate (less than 128Kbps, Sampling frequency is 44.1kHz). Supplementing is optimized by compression format (AAC, MP3 or WMA) and processed according to bit rate. The effect is negligible with music that is encoded at high bit rate, variable bit rate or has minimal high frequency range.

• CD READ

Sets the method for reading CD.

When unable to play special format CD, set this function to “2” to force playing. Note that some music CD may be unplayable even when set to “2”. In addition, audio files cannot be played when set to “2”. Normally, keep this set to “1”.

1 : Automatically distinguishes between audio file

disc and music CD when playing disc.

2 : Forces playing as music CD.

• AUX

When this is set to ON, AUX source can be selected. ON1: Outputs the sound of external unit connected

to the AUX terminal when switched to AUX source.

ON2: Activates the attenuator function when

switched to AUX source. Turn off the attenuator function when

listening to output from external unit. This prevents the noise when no external unit is connected to AUX terminal.

OFF: Disables the selection of AUX source.

Set to OFF when not using the AUX terminal.

• ZONE2 (Dual Zone)

Set the destination (front speaker “FRONT” or rear

speaker “REAR”) of the sub source (AUX IN) when the Dual Zone function is turned on.

• DISPLAY

If this unit is not operated at least 5 seconds with

“OFF” selected, the display turns off. During a setup mode, the display will not turn off even if 5 seconds lapse.

• AMP

Selecting “OFF” turns off the built-in amplifier.

Turning off the built-in amplifier improves the quality of the sound from Preout.

KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338

Accessories/ Installation Procedure

Accessories

..........1

..........2

..........4

Installation Procedure

1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - battery.

2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit.

3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness.

4. Connect the wiring harness wires in the following order: ground, battery, ignition.

5. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.

6. Install the unit in your car.

7. Reconnect the - battery.

8. Press the reset button.

2WARNING

If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow) to the car chassis (ground), you may cause a short circuit, that in turn may start a fire. Always connect those wires to the power source running through the fuse box.

• Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and

experience. For safety’s sake, leave the mounting and wiring work to professionals.

• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DC power

supply.

• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct sunlight

or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.

• Do not use your own screws. Use only the screws provided.

If you use the wrong screws, you could damage the unit.

• If the power is not turned ON (“PROTECT” is displayed), the speaker wire may have a short-circuit or touched the chassis of the vehicle and the protection function may have been activated. Therefore, the speaker wire should be checked.

• If your car’s ignition does not have an ACC position, connect the ignition wires to a power source that can be turned on and off with the ignition key. If you connect the ignition wire to a power source with a constant voltage supply, as with battery wires, the battery may die.

• If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so that the faceplate will not hit the lid when closing and opening.

• If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires aren’t touching to cause a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with the same rating.

• Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar material. To prevent a short circuit, do not remove the caps on the ends of the unconnected wires or the terminals.

• Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to which they correspond. The unit may be damaged or fail to work if you share the - wires or ground them to any metal part in the car.

• When only two speakers are being connected to the system, connect the connectors either to both the front output terminals or to both the rear output terminals (do not mix front and rear). For example, if you connect the + connector of the left speaker to a front output terminal, do not connect the - connector to a rear output terminal.

• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps, blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.

• Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less.

About CD players/disc changers connected to this unit

Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released in 1998 or later can be connected to this unit. Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwood dealer for connectable models of disc changers/ CD players. Note that any Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released in 1997 or earlier and disc changers made by other makers cannot be connected to this unit. Connecting unsupported disc changers/CD players to this unit may result in damage. Set the “O-N” Switch to the “N” position for the applicable Kenwood disc changers/ CD players. The functions you can use and the information that can be displayed may differ depending on the models being connected.

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FRONT

P.CONT

MUTE

ILLUMI

ANT. CONT

Rear preput

KDC-X492/MP438U

KDC-MP408U

KDC-MP338

Front preput Subwoofer preput

Rear/Subwoofer preput

REMO.CONT

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Connecting Wires to Terminals

Battery

Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis)

FM/AM antenna input (KDC-MP338)

Fuse (10A)

Wiring harness (Accessory1)

Ignition wire (Red)

Battery wire (Yellow)

ACC

Car fuse box

If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.

To front left speaker

To front right speaker

To rear left speaker

To rear right speaker

White/Black

White

Gray/Black

Gray

Green/Black

Green

Purple/Black

Purple

Ignition key switch

Car fuse box (Main fuse)

Front preout (KDC-MP338 only)

To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory

Motor antenna control wire (Blue)

TEL mute wire (Brown)

Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone rings or during conversation.

⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult

your navigation manual.

Power control/Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White)

Connect either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle.

FM/AM antenna input (KDC-X492/MP438U/MP408U)

Dimmer control wire (Orange / White) (KDC-X492/MP438U/MP408U only)

To car light control switch

Depending on what antenna you are using, connect either to the control terminal of the motor antenna, or to the power terminal for the booster amplifier of the film-type antenna.

Front preout

Rear preout

SubWoofer preout

Rear preout/SubWoofer preout

To use the steering wheel remote control feature, you need to an exclusive remote adapter (not supplied) matches your car is required. When this terminal is not in use, leave its cap on.

Steering remote control (Light Blue/Yellow) (KDC-X492/MP438U/MP408U only)

KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338

Installation

non-Japanese cars

Firewall or metal support

Screw (M4X8) (commercially available)

Self-tapping screw (commercially available)

Metal mounting strap (commercially available)

Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place.

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• Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip).

Japanese cars

1 Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber

frame> and then remove the hard rubber frame.

2 Align the holes in the unit (two locations on each

side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with the accessory screws.

8 mm MAX.

ø5mm

8mm MAX.

T/N

T: Toyota cars N: Nissan cars

Accessory3...for Nissan car Accessory4...for Toyota car

Removing the hard rubber frame

1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and

remove the two locks on the upper level. Upper the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure.

Catch

Lock

Accessory2 Removal tool

2 When the upper level is removed, remove the

lower two locations.

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• The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the same manner.

Removing the Unit

1 Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber

frame> and then remove the hard rubber frame.

2 Remove the screw (M4 × 8) on the back panel. 3 Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots

on each side, as shown.

4 Lower the removal tool toward the bottom, and

pull out the unit halfway while pressing towards the inside.

Screw (M4X8) (commercially available)

Accessory2

• Be careful to avoid injury from the catch pins on the removal tool.

5 Pull the unit all the way out with your hands, being

careful not to drop it.

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Troubleshooting Guide

Some functions of this unit may be disabled by some settings made on this unit.

! • Cannot set up the subwoofer.

• Cannot set up the High Pass Filter.

• Cannot set up the Fader.

• No Audio control effect on AUX.

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• Preout is not set to subwoofer. ☞ “SWPRE” of <Menu System> (page 12)

• “Subwoofer output” of <Basic Operation> (page 4) is not set to On.

• The Dual zone system function is enabled. ☞ <Audio Setup> (page 7)

! Cannot set up the subwoofer phase.

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The Low Pass Filter is set to Through. ☞ <Audio

Setup> (page 7)

! • Cannot select the output destination of the

subsource in the Dual zone.

• Cannot adjust the volume of the rear speakers.

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The Dual zone function is disabled. ☞ <Audio

Setup> (page 7)

! • Cannot register a security code.

• Cannot set up Display Illumination Control.

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<Demonstration mode Setting> (page 14) is not

turned off.

What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems.

Tuner source

? Radio reception is poor.

✔ The car antenna is not extended.

☞ Pull the antenna out all the way.

Disc source

? The specified disc does not play, but another one

plays instead.

✔ The specified CD is quite dirty.

☞ Clean the CD.

✔ The disc is loaded in a different slot from that

specified. ☞ Eject the disc magazine and check the number

for the specified disc.

✔ The disc is severely scratched.

☞ Try another disc instead.

Audio file source

? The sound skips when an Audio file is being

played.

✔ The media is scratched or dirty.

☞ Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of

the section on <Handling CDs> (page 3).

✔ The recording condition is bad.

☞ Record the media again or use another media.

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