Kenwood KDC-MP532U, KDC-MP632U, KDC-X590 User Manual

KDC-X590 KDC-MP632U KDC-MP532U

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-X590/MP632U/MP532U Serial number

US Residence Only

www.kenwoodusa.com

Contents

Safety precautions 4

Notes 5

About CDs 7

About AAC, MP3 and WMA 8

About USB device 10

General features 11

Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator System Q Audio Control Adjusting the detail of Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Subwoofer Output Switching Display Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute

Tuner features 17

Tuning Tuning Mode Direct Access Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning

CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features 19

Playing CD & Audio file Playing USB device Playing External Disc Fast Forwarding and Reversing Track/File Search Disc Search/Folder Search Direct Track/File Search Direct Disc Search Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Scan Play Random Play Magazine Random Play All Random Play Select mode File Select mode Folder Select 1 mode Folder Select 2 mode

Switching the Play mode Letter Seek Text/Title Scroll

HD Radio control features 26

About HD Radio Tuning

Menu system 27

Menu System Activating Security Code Deactivating Security Code Touch Sensor Tone Manual Clock Adjustment DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Display Illumination Control Dimmer Switching preout Built-in Amp Setting Dual Zone System Setting B.M.S. (Bass Management System) B.M.S. Frequency Offset AMP Control CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) Receive mode Setting SIRIUS ID (ESN) display Auxiliary Input Display Setting Text Scroll Built-in Auxiliary input Setting CD Read Setting Voice Index Firmware version display Unique ID display Audio Preset Memory Audio Preset Recall Demonstration mode Setting

Basic Operations of remote control

Accessories/ Installation Procedure

Connecting Wires to Terminals 39

Installation 42

Removing the Unit 44

Troubleshooting Guide 45

Specifications 48

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2CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. In compliance with Federal Regulations, following are reproductions of labels on, or inside the product relating to laser product safety.

Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN

KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR

1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J.

Location : Bottom Panel

FCC WARNING

This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.

NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications, if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Safety precautions

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.

• Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and experience. For safety’s sake, leave the mounting and wiring work to professionals.

Attach the panel while you are on the vehicle

The panel lock arm appears when the panel is removed. Therefore, the panel must be attached while the electrical system of the car is operating.

2CAUTION

To prevent damage to the machine, take the following precautions:

• 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 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.

• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive shock, as it is a piece of precision equipment.

• When replacing a fuse, only use a new fuse with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with the wrong rating may cause your unit to malfunction.

• Do not apply excessive force to the open faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will cause damage or breakdown.

• Do not use your own screws. Use only the screws provided. If you use the wrong screws, you could damage the unit.

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.

• You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectly.

LX-bus connection

The LX AMP and the sensor unit must be connected one at a time.

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.

The "AAC" logo is trademark of Dolby Laboratories.

Do Not Load 3-in. CDs in the CD slot

If you try to load a 3 in. CD with its adapter into the unit, the adapter might separate from the CD and damage the unit.

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NOTE

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Notes

• No USB device comes with this unit. You need to purchase a commercially available USB device. For the types of available USB devices, refer to <About USB device> (page 10).

• 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.

• We recommend the use of <Activating Security Code> (page 28) to prevent theft.

• 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.

How to reset your unit

• If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset button is pressed.

• Remove the USB device before pressing the Reset button. Pressing the Reset button with the USB device installed can damage the data contained in the USB device. For how to remove the USB device, refer to <Playing USB device> (page 20).

• Press the Reset button if the disc auto changer fails to operate correctly. Normal operation should be restored.

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 erase characters.

Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals

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

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 34).

About "Media Manager" of PC application attached to KDC-X590/KDC-MP632U

• "Media Manager" is recorded in the CD-ROM attached to this unit.

• Refer to the attached installation manual for the installation method of "Media Manager".

• Refer to the user’s manual recorded in the installation CD-ROM and Help of "Media Manager" for the operation method of "Media Manager".

• The unit can play CD/ USB device (hereafter called "ACDrive media") created by "Media Manager".

• Refer to the following site for the updated information of "Media Manager". http://www.kenwood.mediamanager.jp

• Contact Kenwood for the function and operation of the "Media Manager".

• "Media Manager" is a product of PhatNoise.

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Notes

About SIRIUS Satellite radio tuner

Refer to the instruction manual of SIRIUS Satellite radio tuner KTC-SR901/SR902/SR903 (optional accessory), when connected, for the operation method.

• Refer to the sections of A models for operations.

FM/

SCRL

AUTO

SRC

DISP/C.S.

1-6

About DAB Tuner control

Refer to A group on the Instruction manual of DAB Tuner KTC-9090DAB (optional accessory) for the control method of DAB Tuner function. However, the following control methods of the function for this unit may be different from the Instruction manual; therefore, refer to the following supplemental instruction.

1. Select the preset band for Auto Ensemble Memory Entry.

2. Press the [AME] button for at least 2 seconds. Open Auto Ensemble Memory Entry. After storing in the memory finishes, the number of the pre-set buttons and the ensemble label are displayed.

At the operation to press [DISP] button, use [AUTO] button instead.

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About CDs

Handling CDs

• Do not touch the recording surface of the CD.

• CD-R and CD-RW are easier to damage than a normal music CD. Use a CD-R or a CD-RW after reading the caution items on the package etc.

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

When using a new CD

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

Burrs

Removing CDs

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

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 CDR/CD-RW recorder instruction manual.)

CD storage

• Do not place CDs in direct sunlight (On the seat or dashboard etc.) or where the temperature is high.

• Store CDs in their cases.

CD accessories

Do not use disc type accessories.

CD cleaning

Clean from the center of the disc and move outward.

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About AAC, MP3 and WMA

The playable AAC/MP3/WMA file (hereafter called Audio file) and the media format has the following limitation. The Audio file, which is not conforming to the specification, may not play normally, or the file and folder names may not display correctly.

Playable Audio file

• AAC, MP3, WMA

• Attach the correct extension for the Audio file. (AAC: ".M4A", MP3: ".MP3", WMA: ".WMA")

• Do not attach the extensions to files other than the Audio file. If the extension is attached, the file, which is not the Audio file, will play and outputs a loud noise, causing damage to the speaker.

• The files with copy protection cannot be played.

• Audio files cannot be played depending on the encoding software setting, USB device type, and/or recording conditions.

• The unit may not be compatible with upgrade of compression format standard and additional specifications.

• For details on the formats used for USB devices and restrictions, refer to http://www.kenwood.com/usb/.

Playable AAC file

• ".m4a" file encoded by AAC-LC format. Refer to

http://www.kenwood.mediamanager.jp

for the details.

Playable MP3 file

• MPEG 1/2 Audio Layer 3 file

• Transfer bit rate: 8-320 kbps

• Sampling frequency: 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz

Playable WMA file

• The file in accordance with Windows Media Audio (Except for the file for Windows Media Player 9 or after which applies the new functions)

• Transfer bit rate: 48-192 kbps

• Sampling frequency: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz

Playable Storage media

• CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW

• USB device

Playable CD-R/RW format

• ISO 9660 Level 1/2

• Joliet

• Romeo

• Long file name.

Playable file format of USB device

• For the formats supported by USB devices, refer to http://www.kenwood.com/usb/.

The maximum number of characters for display (CD-R/RW)

File/Folder name: 128 characters MP3 ID3 Tag/ WMA Contents property: 30 characters AAC song information: 60 characters

• File/Folder name is the number of the characters including the extensions.

• This unit can display the following versions of MP3 ID3 tag: version 1.0/ 1.1/ 2.3

• AAC ID3 Tag cannot be displayed.

Limitation of structure for the file and the folder (CD-R/RW)

• Maximum number of directory levels: 8

• Maximum number of folders: 100

• Maximum number of files per folder: 4096

About partition of the USB device

• While using the USB device, virtual folders are created to control the partition in the USB device. These folders appear in the first level (root) directory as "#:". "#" is an alphabet to identify each partition.

• Even when the USB device does not have partition, "A:" folder is created, and audio files are controlled inside this folder.

• CD-RW discs which are quick formatted by the writing software cannot be used.

• When recording to the maximum CD-R/RW media capacity at once, the writing software is set to "Disc at once".

• For details on the available USB devices, refer to <About USB device> (page 10).

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Playing order of the Audio file

• The Audio file plays in the order which is written by CD writing software. You may be able to set the playing order by writing the play sequence numbers such as "01" to "99" at the beginning of the file name.

• Audio files are played in the order the files are written. You can specify the order of playback by numbering files in a folder and writing them by folder. (USB device)

Example

¡! 2

(1)

¡$

: Folder

Folder

: Audio ﬁle

Audio file

¡" ¡#

¡%

¡P

• Playing order

Playing order after ¡! play.

➡ ¡", ¡#, ¡$, ¡%...

• File search

Forward file search during ¡" play.

Push the Control knob towards [¢] ➡ ¡#

• Folder search

Forward folder search during ¡" play.

Push the Control knob towards [FM] ➡ 4, 5...

• File select

When the selection is set to file ¡%.

Push the Control knob towards [¢] ➡ ¡%...P, %...

• Folder select 1

When the selection is set to directory 4, and you want to skip to the folder 2 at the same level.

Push the Control knob towards [4] ➡ 2

When the selection is set to directory 3, moves the level up by folder select.

Push the Control knob towards [AM] ➡ 2

• Folder select 2

When the selection is set to directory 1, and you want to skip to the folder 4.

Push the Control knob towards [¢] ➡ 3, 4...

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About USB device

Notes on Use of the USB device

This unit can play audio files stored in the flash memory and digital audio player that have a USB port (these devices are referred to as USB devices in this document).

The following restrictions are placed on the types and usage of available USB devices:

Available USB devices

• USB devices belonging to the USB mass storage class.

• USB devices whose maximum current consumption is 500 mA or less. For the supported formats and USB device types, refer to http://www.kenwood.com/usb/.

• USB Mass Storage Class: USB devices that the PC can recognize as an external storage without using any special driver or application software.

• Contact the sales agent as to whether your USB device conforms to the USB mass storage class specs.

• Using an unsupported USB device can result in abnormal playback or display of the audio file. Even if you use the USB device conforming to the above specs, audio files cannot be played normally depending on the type or condition of the USB device.

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

• Do not leave the USB device in the vehicle for a long time. It can deform or damage due to direct sunlight, high temperature, etc.

• 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.

About USB device Operation

• USB device operation is the same as audio file operation unless otherwise some notice is indicated.

• USB source is recognized as CD source on the connected unit.

About the Connection of the USB device

• When connecting the USB device, usage of the CA-U1EX (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.

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

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General features

ATT

VOL

Release button

Power

Turning ON the Power

Press the [SRC] button.

Turning OFF the Power

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

Control knob

SRCQ

Clock display

ATT indicatorLOUD indicator

Volume

Increasing Volume

Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise.

Decreasing Volume

Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise.

Selecting the Source

Press the [SRC] button.

Source required Display

SIRIUS tuner (Optional accessory) "SIRIUS" Tuner or HD Radio (Optional accessor y) "TUNER" or "HD RADIO" USB device "USB" CD "CD" External disc (Optional accessory) "CD CH" Auxiliary input * "AUX" Auxiliary input (Optional accessory) "AUX EXT" Standby (Illumination only mode) "STANDBY"

• * Function of the KDC-MP632U.

Attenuator

Turning the volume down quickly.

Press the [ATT] button.

Each time you press the button, the Attenuator turns ON and OFF. When the Attenuator is ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks.

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General features

System Q

Selecting the best sound setting preset for different types of music.

1 Select the source to set

Press the [SRC] button.

2 Select the Sound type

Press the [Q] button.

When you press the button once, the current sound setting is displayed. Each time you press the button, the sound setting alternates.

Sound setting Display

User memory* Rock "ROCK" Pops "POPS" Easy "EASY" Top 40 "TOP 40" Jazz "JAZZ" Natural "NATURAL"

• * User memory: The values set on the <Audio Control> (page 12).

KDC-MP532U does not have the User memory

function so the values of Bass, Middle, and Treble set in audio control are replaced to the System Q values and "USER" is not displayed when the System Q setting is changed.

• Change each setting value with the <Speaker Setting> (page 14). First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.

"USER"

Audio Control

1 Select the source to adjust

Press the [SRC] button.

2 Enter Audio Control mode

Press the [VOL] knob.

3 Select the Basic Audio item to adjust

Press the [VOL] knob.

Each time you press the knob, the item to be adjusted alternates between the items shown in the table below.

4 Adjust the Basic Audio item

Turn the [VOL] knob.

Adjustment Item Display Range

Rear Volume * Subwoofer level* Bass level* Middle level* Treble level* Balance "BAL" Left 15 — Right 15 Fader*

1,2

"R-VOL" 0 — 35

1,3,4,5

"SW L" –15 — +15

"BAS L" –8 — +8

"MID L" –8 — +8

"TRE L" –8 — +8

"FAD" Rear 15 — Front 15

Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode)

• *1 Function of KDC-X590/MP632U.

• *

You can control this item when "2ZON" of <Audio

Setup> (page 14) is set to "ON".

• *

You can control this item when <Switching preout>

(page 30) is set to "SWPRE SW". (KDC-MP632U only)

• *

You can control this item when <Subwoofer

Output> (page 15) is set to "SW ON".

• *

You can control this item when "2ZON" of <Audio

Setup> (page 14) is set to "OFF".

• *

You can adjust these items in detail. Refer to

<Adjusting the detail of Audio Control>(Page13). (KDC-X590 only)

• *

Source tone memory: Puts the set up value in the

memory per source. (Detail Audio item is included : KDC-X590 only)

5 Exit Audio Control mode

Press any button.

Press a button other than the [VOL] knoband [ATT] button.

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Function of the KDC-X590

Adjusting the detail of Audio Control

Among the Basic Audio items, you can adjust the Bass level, Middle level, and Treble level in detail.

1 Select the Basic Audio item

Select the desired item to be set in detail from followings;

• Bass level

• Middle level

• Treble level For how to select Basic Audio items, see <Audio Control> (page 12).

2 Enter Detail adjustment mode of Audio

Control

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

3 Select the Detail Audio item to adjust

Press the [VOL] knob.

Each time you press the knob, the item to be adjusted alternates between the items shown in the table below.

4 Adjust the Detail Audio item

Turn the [VOL] knob.

Bass level

Adjustment Item Display Range

Bass Center Frequency "BAS F" 40/50/60/70/80/100/

Bass Q Factor "BAS Q" 1.00/1.25/1.50/2.00 Bass Extend "B EX" OFF/ON

120/150 Hz

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" 10.0/12.5/15.0/17.5 kHz

5 Exit the Detail Audio Control mode

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

• 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 [VOL] and [ATT] buttons.

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General features

Audio Setup

Setting the Sound system, such as Cross over Network.

1 Select the source to adjust

Press the [SRC] button.

2 Enter Audio Setup mode

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

3 Select the Audio Setup item to adjust

Press the [VOL] knob.

Each time you press the knob, the item to be adjusted alternates between the items shown in the table below.

4 Setup the Audio item

Turn the [VOL] knob.

Adjustment Item Display Range

Front High Pass

1,3

Filter* Rear High Pass Filter*

Low Pass Filter*

Subwoofer Phase* Volume offset "V-OFF" –8 — ±0 Loudness "LOUD" OFF/ON Dual Zone System*

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

• Loudness: Compensates for low and high tones

• *

Function of KDC-X590/MP632U.

• *

You can control this item when <Switching preout>

(page 30) is set to "SWPRE SW". (KDC-MP632U only)

• *

You can control this item when <Subwoofer

Output> (page 15) is set to "SW ON".

• *

You can control this item when "2ZON" of <Audio

Setup> (page 14) is set to "OFF".

• *

You can control this item when Low Pass Filter is not

set to Through.

• *

KDC-X590 only

• 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 <Dual Zone

System Setting> (page 30).

- Select Main source by [SRC] button.

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

"HPF" Through/40*5/60*5/80/100/

120/150/180/220*5 Hz

1,3

"HPR" Through/40*5/60*5/80/100/

120/150/180/220*5 Hz

1,2,3

"LPF" 50*5/60/80/100*5/120/

1,2,3,4

"PHAS" Reverse (180°)/ Normal (0°)

"2ZON" OFF/ON

difference from the basic volume.

during low volume.

Through Hz

- Adjust the volume of Rear channel by <Audio Control> (page 12).

- The Audio Control has no effect on sub source.

• You can use the Dual Zone System with the Auxiliary input sources listed below.

- Internal auxiliary input (KDC-MP632U only)

- Option CA-C1AX/ CA-C2AX (KDC-X590 only)

5 Exit Audio Setup mode

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

Speaker Setting

Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type.

1 Enter Standby

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "STANDBY" display.

2 Enter Speaker Setting mode

Press the [VOL] knob.

3 Select the Speaker type

Turn the [VOL] knob.

Each time you turn the knob, the setting alternates between the settings shown in the table below.

Speaker type Display

OFF "SP OFF" For 5 & 4 in. speaker "SP 5/4" For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker "SP 6*9/6" For the OEM speaker "SP OEM"

4 Exit Speaker Setting mode

Press the [VOL] knob.

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Function of the KDC-X590/KDC-MP632U

Subwoofer Output

Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF.

Push the Control knob toward [AM] for at least 2 seconds.

Each time you push the knob, Subwoofer output switches ON and OFF. When it is ON, "SW ON" is displayed.

• You can control this function when <Switching preout> (page 30) is set to "SWPRE SW". (KDC-MP632U only)

• You can control this function when "2 ZONE" of <Audio Setup> (page 14) is set to "OFF".

Switching Display

Changing the information displayed.

1 Enter Switching Display mode

Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.

"DISP SEL" is displayed.

2 Select the Display item

Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢].

In Tuner source

Information Display

Frequency "FREQ" Clock "CLOCK"

In CD & External disc source

Information Display

Disc title "D-TITLE"* Track title "T-TITLE"* Track number & Play time "P-TIME" Clock "CLOCK"

In HD Radio source

Information Display

Station name "ST NAME"* Song title/ Artist name/

"TITLE"*

Album name/ Genre Frequency "FREQ" Clock "CLOCK"

In SIRIUS tuner source

Information Display

Channel name "CH NAME" Song title "SONG" Artist name "ARTIST" Composer name "COMPOSER" Category name "CATEGORY" Label name "LABEL" Comment "COMMENT" Band & Channel number "CH NUM" Clock "CLOCK"

In Standby/ Auxiliary input source

Information Display

Source name "SRC NAME" Clock "CLOCK"

3 Exit Switching Display mode

Press the Control knob.

• When LX-AMP is connected, the item setup by the Display mode of LX-AMP is displayed. (KDC-X590 only)

• * If the contents of the information cannot be

displayed, Play time or Frequency is displayed.

• If the contents of the information for the SIRIUS tuner source cannot be displayed, channel number is displayed.

• Track number at Audio file displays the last 3 digits when it exceeds 1000 songs.

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

In Audio file source

Information Display

Song title & Artist name "TITLE"* Album name & Artist name "ALBUM"* Folder name "FOLDER" File name "FILE" Track number & Play time "P-TIME" Clock "CLOCK"

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General features

Theft Deterrent Faceplate

The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft.

Removing the Faceplate

1 Press the Release button.

Drop open the faceplate.

2 Drawing the faceplate to left side pull it to

forward and remove it.

• 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 expose the faceplate (and the faceplate case) to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.

Reattaching the Faceplate

1 Align the shaft on the unit with the

depression on the faceplate.

TEL Mute

The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in.

When a call comes in

"CALL" is displayed. The audio system pauses.

Listening to the audio during a call

Press the [SRC] button.

The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON.

When the call ends

Hang up the phone.

The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON.

• 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 39, 40, 41).

2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks.

The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit.

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Tuner features

AUTO/AME

Control knob

Band display

ST indicator

Tuning

Selecting the station.

1 Select tuner source

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "TUNER" display.

2 Select the band

Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].

Each time you push the knob toward [FM], it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.

3 Tune up or down band

Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢].

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Frequency display

Preset station number

SRC

Tuning Mode

Choose the tuning mode.

Press the [AUTO] button.

Each time you press the button, the Tuning mode alternates between the modes shown in the table below.

Tuning mode Display Operation

Auto seek "AUTO 1" Automatic search for a station. Preset station seek "AUTO 2" Search in order of the stations

Manual "MANUAL" Normal manual tuning control.

in the Preset memory.

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

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Tuner features

Function of the KDC-X590/KDC-MP632U Function of remote control

Direct Access Tuning

Entering the frequency and tuning.

1 Select the band

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

2 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode

Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control.

"– – – –" is displayed.

3 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.

Station Preset Memory

Putting a station in the memory.

Auto Memory Entry

Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically.

1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry

Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].

2 Open Auto Memory Entry

Press the [AME] button for at least 2 seconds.

"A-MEMORY" is displayed. When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory, Auto Memory Entry closes.

Preset Tuning

Recalling the stations in the memory.

1 Select the band

Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].

2 Recall the station

Press the desired [1] — [6] button.

1 Select the band

Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].

2 Select the frequency to put in the memory

Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢].

3 Put the frequency in the memory

Press the desired [1] — [6] button for at least 2 seconds.

The preset number display blinks 1 time. On each band, 1 station can be put in the memory on each [1] — [6] button.

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CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features

Control knob

Release button

Track number

IN indicator

SCANS.MODE REP F.SEL M.RDM

Play mode

Playing CD & Audio file

When there is no disc inserted

1 Drop open the faceplate

Press the Release button.

2 Insert a disc. 3 Push the faceplate on the left side, and return

it to its former position.

• When the faceplate has been dropped open, it might interfere with the shift lever or other vehicle function. If this happens, pay attention to safety and move the shift lever or take an appropriate action to remove the obstacle, then operate the unit.

• Do not use the unit with the faceplate in the open condition. If it’s used in the open position dust can enter the inside part and cause damage.

RDM/3/

A.RDM

Play time

Disc number

SRC

When a disc is inserted

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "CD" display.

Pause and play

Press the Control knob.

Each time you press the knob, the audio pauses or plays.

Eject the disc

1 Drop open the faceplate

Press the Release button.

2 Eject the disc

Press the [0] button.

• When a disc is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON.

• You can cancel the announcement when selecting the folder by <Voice Index> (page 33) during the play of the ACDrive media. (KDC-X590/MP632U only)

3 Press the faceplate on the left side, and

return it to its former position.

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CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features

Playing USB device

1 Select a source other than the USB device

Press the [SRC] button.

2 Connect the USB device. 3 Select USB source

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "USB" display.

• For the types of available USB devices and how to connect USB devices, refer to <About USB device> (page 10).

• After you stopped playing a file contained in the USB device, you can restart playing the file from the point where you stopped its playback. Even after removing the USB device, you can restart playing the file from the point where you stopped its playback as long as the files contained in the USB device are all the same.

• Be sure to insert the USB device connector as far as it will go.

• You can play the disc (ACDrive media) made by Media Manager by the same operation. (KDC-X590/MP632U only)

• You can cancel the announcement when selecting the folder by <Voice Index> (page 33) during the play of the ACDrive media. (KDC-X590/MP632U only)

Pause and play

Press the Control knob.

Each time you press the knob, the audio pauses or plays.

Removing the USB device

1 Select a source other than the USB device

Press the [SRC] button.

2 Remove the USB device.

• Removing the USB device with it selected as a source can damage the data stored in the USB device.

Playing External Disc

Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to this unit.

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the display for the disc player you want.

Display examples:

Display Disc player

"CD CH" CD changer "MD CH" MD changer

Pause and play

Press the Control knob.

Each time you press the knob, the audio pauses or plays.

• Disc 10 is displayed as "0".

• The functions that can be used and the information that can be displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being connected.

Fast Forwarding and Reversing

Fast Forwarding

Hold down toward [¢] with the Control knob.

Release to resume the playback.

Reversing

Hold down toward [4] with the Control knob.

Release to resume the playback.

• There is no sound while the Audio file is being searched.

• You cannot fast Forwarding and Reversing depending on AAC file format.

• You can remove the USB device safely with the unit power turned off.

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Track/File Search

Searching for a song on the disc or in the Audio file folder.

Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢].

Function of disc changer/ Audio file

Disc Search/Folder Search

Selecting the disc set in the Disc changer or the folder recorded on the Audio file media.

Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].

Function of disc changers with remote control

Direct Disc Search

Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number.

1 Enter the disc number

Press the number buttons on the remote control.

2 Do Disc Search

Press the [+] or [–] button.

Cancelling Direct Disc Search

Press the [38] button.

• Input "0" to select disc 10.

Function of remote control

Direct Track/File Search

Doing Track/File Search by entering the track/file number.

1 Enter the track/file number

Press the number buttons on the remote control.

• You can select Direct File Search up to 999.

2 Do Track/File Search

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Cancelling Direct Track/File Search

Press the [38] button.

Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat

Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or Audio file folder you are listening to.

Press the [REP] button.

Each time you press the button, the Repeat Play alternates between the modes shown in the tables below.

In CD & External disc source

Repeat play Display

Track Repeat "TRAC REP" Disc Repeat (In Disc Changer) "DISC REP" OFF "REP OFF"

In Audio file source

Repeat play Display

File Repeat "FILE REP" Folder Repeat "FOLD REP" OFF "REP OFF"

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CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features

Scan Play

Playing the first part of each song on the disc or Audio file folder you are listening to and searching for the song you want to hear.

1 Start Scan Play

Press the [SCAN] button.

"TRAC SCN"/"FILE SCN"/"SCAN ON" is displayed.

2 Release it when the song you want to listen

to is played

Press the [SCAN] button.

Random Play

Play all the songs on the disc or Audio file folder in random order.

Press the [RDM] button.

Each time you press the button, Random Play turns ON or OFF. When the Random mode is ON, "DISC RDM"/ "FOLD RDM"/"RDM ON" is displayed.

• When you push the Control knob toward [¢], the next random song starts.

Function of disc changer

Magazine Random Play

Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random order.

Press the [M.RDM] button.

Each time you press the button, the Magazine Random Play turns ON or OFF. When the Magazine Random mode is ON, "MGZN RDM" is displayed.

• When you push the Control knob toward [¢], the next random song starts.

Function of Audio file

All Random Play

Playing randomly from all of the Audio files recorded in the media.

Press the [A.RDM] button for at least 1 second.

When the random mode is ON, "ALL RDM" is displayed.

Cancelling the All Random Play

Press the [A.RDM] button.

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• When you push the Control knob toward [¢], the next random song starts.

Function of Audio file

Select mode

Quickly selecting the file or folder you want to hear.

Function of Audio file

File Select mode

You can select an audio file in the folder currently being played by file name.

1 Select the Select mode

Press the [F.SEL] button.

Display Select mode

"FILE SEL"* "FLD SEL1"/"FLD SEL" Refer to <Folder Select 1 mode> (page 24). "FLD SEL2"*

Refer to <File Select mode> (page 23).

Refer to <Folder Select 2 mode> (page 24).

Exit the Select mode

• The Select mode does not function when <All Random Play> (page 22) is ON.

• *

You cannot operate this function when <Random

Play> (page 22) is set to "ON".

• *

You cannot operate this function when <Switching

the Play mode> (page 25) is set to other than "FOLDER" while playing ACDrive media.

2 Select the file/ folder

Refer to the explanation of the procedure performed in each select mode.

Scrolling the file/ folder name display

Push the Control knob toward [FM] for at least 2 seconds.

• You can cancel the announcement when selecting the folder by <Voice Index> (page 33) during the play of the ACDrive media. (KDC-X590/MP632U only)

• In the File Select mode, the <Voice Index> (page 33) announcement is not made. (KDC-X590/MP632U only)

1 Enter File Select mode

Press the [F.SEL] button.

Select the "FILE SEL" display. Refer to <Select mode> (page 23).

File name display

Displays the current file name.

2 Select the file

Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢].

Switching between files in units of 10 songs

Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].

With the [FM] button, you move 10 songs up and with the [AM] button, 10 songs down.

• You can select File Select mode up to 999.

3 Decide the file to play

Press the Control knob.

The File Select mode releases, and the Audio file being displayed plays.

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CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features

Function of Audio file

Folder Select 1 mode

Select the target folder by tracing the hierarchical levels of folders. This is convenient when managing audio files by folder.

1 Enter Folder Select 1 mode

Press the [F.SEL] button.

Select the "FLD SEL1"/"FLD SEL" display. Refer to <Select mode> (page 23).

Folder name display

Displays the current folder name.

2 Select the folder level*

Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].

With the [FM] button, you move 1 level down and with the [AM] button, 1 level up.

Selecting a folder in the same level

Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢].

With the [4] of the Control knob, you move to the previous folder, and with the [¢] of the Control knob, to the next folder.

Returning to the top level*

Press the [3] button.

• * You cannot operate this function when <Switching the Play mode> (page 25) is set to other than "FOLDER" while playing ACDrive media.

3 Decide the folder to play

Press the Control knob.

The Folder Select mode releases, and the Audio file in the folder being displayed plays.

Function of Audio file

Folder Select 2 mode

Select the target folder within the folders containing audio files. The folder which contains playable audio files is only displayed.

1 Enter Folder Select 2 mode

Press the [F.SEL] button.

Select the "FLD SEL2" display. Refer to <Select mode> (page 23).

Folder name display

Displays the current folder name.

2 Select the folder

Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢].

Each time you push the knob, the folders containing audio files are displayed one after another.

Check the name of upper level folder

Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].

With the [FM] button, the folder name in the upper level is displayed. With the [AM] button, the folder name in the lower level is displayed. " " is displayed while the upper level folder is displayed.

3 Decide the folder to play

Press the Control knob.

The Folder Select mode releases, and the Audio file in the folder being displayed plays.

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Function of the KDC-X590/KDC-MP632U Function of ACDrive media

Switching the Play mode

Arrange the playing orders of the songs by categories.

Press the [S.MODE] button.

Each time you press the button, the Play mode alternates between the modes shown in the table below. The Play mode indicator is ON.

Play mode Category which is to be arranged

"P. LIST" Play list order. "GENRE" By genre. "ARTIST" By artist. "ALBUM" By album. "FOLDER" By the folder recorded in media

• The category information of each song is the data registered in Media Manager when ACDrive media is being generated.

• You can cancel the announcement made when the mode is changed by <Voice Index> (page 33).

• You can select the advancement of the Play mode information by [AM] and [FM] knob.

Function of the KDC-X590/KDC-MP632U Function of ACDrive media

Letter Seek

You can search for the song, you want to play, by selecting the initial of Genre name, Artist name, or Album name.

1 Enter the Letter Seek mode

Press the [S.MODE] button for at least 1 second.

• This operation does not function when <All Random Play> (page 22) is ON.

• This function is available only when the Play mode is set Genre, Artist, or Album.

Cancelling the Letter Seek

Press the [S.MODE] button.

2 Start the Letter Seek

Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢].

The initial of Genre name, Artist name, or Album name is displayed and announced in order.

• The announcement of the initial can be canceled by <Voice Index> (page 33).

• When you push the Control knob to the reverse [4] or [¢] during Letter Seek, the initial is displayed and announced in the reversed order.

• Once Letter Seek starts, it cannot be cancelled.

3 Select the song to play

Press the Control knob when the initial of the song you are searching is displayed and announced.

The selected initial group plays.

Text/Title Scroll

Scrolling the displayed CD text or MD title.

Push the Control knob toward [FM] for at least 2 seconds.

• When the <Display Illumination Control> (page 29) is set to OFF, the display may black out while scrolling.

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HD Radio control features

AUTO/AME

Control knob

Band display

ST indicator

About HD Radio

• When you connect an HD Radio, Tuner features of the unit are disabled and changed to HD Radio tuner features. A portion of the setting methods including the Tuning Mode will change.

• With the HD Radio tuner, you can use the similar functions to <Station Preset Memory>, <Auto Memory Entry>, and <Preset Tuning> of Tuner features. Refer to Tuner features for how to use the functions.

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Frequency display

Preset station number

SRC

Tuning

Selecting the station.

1 Select HD Radio source

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "HD RADIO" display.

2 Select the HD FM band

Push the Control knob toward [FM].

Each time you push the knob to [FM], the band alternates between the HF1, HF2, and HF3 bands.

Select the HD AM band

Push the Control knob toward [AM].

3 Tune up or down band

Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢].

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Menu system

Control knob

Menu display

Menu System

Setting beep sound during operation, etc. functions. The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after this operation explanation.

1 Enter Menu mode

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

"MENU" is displayed.

2 Select the menu item

Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].

Example: When you want to set the beep sound,

select the "BEEP" display.

3 Set the menu item

Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢].

Example: When you select "BEEP", each time you

push the knob it alternates between "BEEP ON" or "BEEP OFF". Select 1 of them as the setting.

SRC

You can continue by returning to step 2 and setting other items.

4 Exit Menu mode

Press the [MENU] button.

• When other items those applicable to the basic operation method above are displayed, their setting content chart is entered. (Normally the setting listed at the top of the chart is the original setting.) Also, the explanation for items that are not applicable (<Manual Clock Adjustment> etc.) are entered step by step.

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Menu system

In Standby mode

Activating Security Code

Activating the Security Code disables the usage of audio unit by someone else. Once the Security Code is activated, the entry of authorized Security Code is required to turn on the audio unit when it is removed from the vehicle. Indication of this Security Code activation prevents your precious audio unit from stealing.

• Set the Security Code when the <Demonstration mode Setting> (page 34) is set to OFF.

• 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 Enter Standby

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "STANDBY" display.

2 Enter Menu mode

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

When "MENU" is displayed, "CODE SET" is also displayed.

3 Enter Security Code mode

Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.

When "ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is also displayed.

4 Select the digits to enter

Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢].

5 Select the Security Code numbers

Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].

6 Repeat steps 4 and 5, and complete the

Security Code.

7 Confirm the Security Code

Press the Control knob for at least 3 seconds.

When "RE-ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is also displayed.

8 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and

reenter the Security Code.

"APPROVED" is displayed. The Security Code function activates.

Resetting the Security Code function when the audio 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 4 through 7 operation, and enter

the Security Code.

"APPROVED" is displayed. Now, you can use the unit.

• When the Security Code function is activated, "CODE SET" changes to "CODE CLR".

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

In Standby mode

Deactivating Security Code

To deactivate the Security Code function.

1 Select Security Code mode

Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].

Select the "CODE CLR" display.

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 [4] or [¢].

4 Select the Security Code numbers

Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4, and complete the

Security Code.

6 Press the Control knob for at least 3 seconds.

"CLEAR" is displayed. The Security Code function deactivates.

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

• If you enter the wrong code in steps 4 through 6, repeat from step 4.

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In Standby mode

Touch Sensor Tone

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

Display Setting

"BEEP ON" Beep is heard. "BEEP OFF" Beep canceled.

In Standby mode

Manual Clock Adjustment

1 Select Clock Adjustment mode

Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].

Select the "CLK ADJ" display.

2 Enter Clock Adjust mode

Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.

The clock display blinks.

3 Adjust the hours

Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].

Adjust the minutes

Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢].

4 Exit Clock adjustment mode

Press the [MENU] button.

Display Illumination Control

This function turns off the display when you perform no operation for 5 seconds. This function is effective when you are driving at night.

Display Setting

"DISP ON" Keeps the display on. "DISP OFF"

• Set the Display Illumination Control when the <Demonstration mode Setting> (page 34) is set to OFF.

• When the display is off, pressing any key will turn on the display.

• When the display is off, you cannot perform any operation except for the following:

• Volume

• Attenuator

• Selecting the source

• Ejecting the disc

• Turning off the power

• During function control, such as the Menu System, the display stays on.

In Standby mode

Turns off the display when you perform no operation for 5 seconds.

Dimmer

Dimming this unit’s display automatically when the vehicle light switch is turned ON.

In Standby mode

DSI (Disabled System Indicator)

A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves.

Display Setting

"DSI ON" LED flashes. "DSI OFF" LED OFF.

Display Setting

"DIM ON" The display dims. "DIM OFF" The display doesn’t dim.

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Menu system

Function of the KDC-MP632U In Standby mode

Switching preout

Alternating the preout between the rear and subwoofer. (With the subwoofer the sound outputs without being effected by fader control.)

Display Setting

"SWPRE R" Rear preout. "SWPRE SW" Subwoofer preout.

Function of the KDC-X590/KDC-MP632U In Standby mode

Built-in Amp Setting

Controlling the built-in amplifier. Turning OFF this control enhances the preout quality.

Display Setting

"AMP ON" The built-in amplifier activates. "AMP OFF" The built-in amplifier deactivates.

Function of the KDC-X590/KDC-MP632U Other than Standby mode/ When the Dual Zone System is ON

Dual Zone System Setting

Setting the Front channel and Rear channel sound in the Dual Zone System.

Function of the KDC-X590 Other than Standby mode

B.M.S. (Bass Management System)

Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the main unit.

Display Setting

"BMS FLT" Bass boost level is flat. "BMS +6" Bass boost level is low (+6dB). "BMS +12" Bass boost level is mid (+12dB). "BMS +18" Bass boost level is high (+18dB).

• Refer to the catalog or instruction manual for power amplifiers that can be controlled from this unit.

• For amplifiers, there are the models you can set from Flat to +18 dB, and the models you can set from Flat to +12 dB. When an amplifier that can only be set to +12 is connected to the unit, "BMS +18" will not work correctly even if it is selected.

Function of the KDC-X590 Other than Standby mode

B.M.S. Frequency Offset

Setting the central frequency, boosted by B.M.S.

Display Setting

"BMSF NML" Boost with the normal central frequency. "BMSF LOW" Drop the normal central frequency 20%.

Display Setting

"ZONE2 R" Sub source (Auxiliary input source) is to be rear

"ZONE2 F" Sub source (Auxiliary input source) is to be front

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