Kenwood KDC-MP732, KDC-X790 User Manual

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CD-RECEIVER

KDC-X790 KDC-MP732

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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-X790/ KDC-MP732 Serial number

US Residence Only

Contents

Safety precautions	4
Notes	5
Warning	6
About CDs	7
About AAC, MP3 and WMA	8
Notes on Multi-function Key System	9
General features	10
Power
Selecting the Source
Volume
Attenuator
System Q
Audio Control
Adjusting the detail of Audio Control
Audio Setup
Speaker Setting
Subwoofer Output
TEL Mute
Faceplate Angle Adjustment
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
Display Type Selection
Graphic part Display Switching
Wallpaper selecting
Text Selection for Display
Text Display Switching
Font Color Select
G-Analyzer display Switching
Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)
Tuner features	24
Tuning
Tuning Mode
Direct Access Tuning
Station Preset Memory
Auto Memory Entry
Preset Tuning
RDS features	26
Radio Text Scroll

PTY (Program Type)

Registration of a station as a PTY

Program Type preset

CD/Audio file/External disc control

features

Playing CD & Audio file

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

Folder Select

Switching the Play mode

Letter Seek

Text/Title Scroll

SIRIUS tuner control features

Select SIRIUS Satellite Radio Mode

Switching Seek Mode

Select the channel

Category and Channel Search

Direct Access Tuning

Selecting the Preset Band

Channel Preset Memory

Preset Tuning

Channel Scan

Text Scroll for SIRIUS tuner source

HD Radio control features

About HD Radio

Tuning

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Menu system

Menu System Activating Security Code

Deactivating Security Code Touch Sensor Tone Manual Clock Adjustment Date Adjustment

Date Mode Synchronize Clock

DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Selectable Illumination Display Illumination Control Dimmer

Built-in Amp Setting G-Counter Level set G-Analyzer Reset G-Analyzer Calibration setup

G-Analyzer Horsepower Gauge setup G-Analyzer Horsepower Analysis G-Graphic Select

G-Analyzer Stop Watch Dual Zone System Setting Supreme Setting

B.M.S. (Bass Management System) B.M.S. Frequency Offset

AMP Control Traffic Information

CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) Receive mode Setting

SIRIUS ID (ESN) display

Auxiliary Input Display Setting & Station/Disc Naming

Text Scroll

Built-in Auxiliary input Setting CD Read Setting

Picture downloading Voice Index

ACDrive firmware version display Unique ID display

Audio Preset Memory Audio Preset Recall

Demonstration mode Setting

Basic Operations of remote control 52

Accessories/ Installation Procedure 55

Connecting Wires to Terminals	56
Installation	57
Removing the Unit	59
Troubleshooting Guide	60
Specifications	64

The "AAC" logo is trademark of Dolby

Laboratories.

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Safety precautions

2WARNING

To prevent injury while using this product, take the following safety precautions:

•To prevent a short circuit and possible fire, never put any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the product.

•If you are the driver and your vehicle is moving, do not watch the product’s display or use its controls for an extended period.

•Do not use this product in any way that prevents you from driving safely.

•Follow all driving laws and use common sense when using this product.

NOTE:

•Like your vehicle’s speedometer, G-Analyzer is no more than a measuring function. The HP or G value measured by this unit may not be

completely accurate due to its simplified method of measurement. The G-Analyzer is only for reference and should not be used to confirm the horsepower specifications of your vehicle.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 condesnation 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.

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Notes

•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.

•If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button to restore factory settings.

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

Reset button

•We recommend the use of <Activating Security Code> (page 39) to prevent theft.

•The characters conforming to ISO 8859-1 character set can be displayed.

•The RDS feature won’t work where the service is not supported by any broadcasting station.

•There are places in this manual where lit indicators are described; however, the only time an indicator will light is in the following settings. When Indicator is selected as mentioned in <Text Display Switching> (page 18).

•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.

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.

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 51).

NOTE

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

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Notes

2Warning

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 differed 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.

About "Media Manager" of PC application attached to KDC-X790

•"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 (hereafter called "ACDrive disc") 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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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.

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

CD accessories

Do not use disc type accessories.

CD cleaning

Clean from the center of the disc and move outward.

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 CD- R/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.

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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.

•The settings of your encoding software and the environment in which it is used may now allow you to play or view specific audio files. For encoding specifications and instructions on how to set encoding software, browse through software help or check with the developers.

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

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

KDC-X790: 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz KDC-MP732: 8, 11.025, 12, 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 media

•CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW

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

•When recording to the maximum media capacity at once, the writing software is set to "Disc at once".

Playable disc format

•ISO 9660 Level 1/2

•Joliet

•Romeo

•Long file name.

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The maximum number of characters for display

File/Folder name: KDC-X790: 128 characters KDC-MP732: 64 characters

MP3 ID3 Tag/ WMA Contents property: 30 characters

AAC song information: KDC-X790: 60 characters KDC-MP732: 30 characters

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

•This unit can display the following versions of MP3 ID3 tag:

KDC-X790: version 1.0/ 1.1/ 2.3 KDC-MP732: version 1.0/ 1.1

•AAC ID3 Tag cannot be displayed.

Limitation of structure for the file and the folder

•Maximum number of directory levels: 8

•Maximum number of folders: 100

•Maximum number of files per folder: KDC-X790: 4096/ KDC-MP732: 255

Playing order of the Audio file

The Audio file plays in the order which is written by 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.

Example

CD (1) 0: Folder ¡! ¡: Audio ﬁle

2¡"

3 ¡# ¡$

4 ¡%

•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] 3, 4...

•Folder select

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

Notes on Multi-function Key System

Multi-function Key System serves to control various functions with the [1] — [6] buttons.

The basic operation of the Multi-function Key System is described below.

What is the Multi-function Key System?

This unit is equipped with the Multi-function Key System that enables the operation of multiple functions with one button.

For example, you can enter the Display Control Mode or turn ON/OFF the Random Play by pressing the [3] button during CD play.

Setting each function

The function display will show the controllable function of the [1] — [6] button above the button. Pressing the [1] — [6] button below the desired function enables the setting of the function.

Displaying the desired function

If five or more functions are available to be set with the [1] — [6] button, they are divided into multiple function groups (referred to by sections in this manual) for registration.

Press the [NEXT] button to switch the sections.

Example: KDC-X790

1st section

SYS.Q DISP

2nd section

S.MODE SCAN RDM REP FSEL

Real operational example of the Multifunction Key System

Example: Turning ON/OFF the Random Play during CD play.

1.Show the function display of the Random Play. If "RDM" is not shown in the display, press the [NEXT] button to alternate the sections until the "RDM" function display is shown above the [3] button.

2.Turn ON/OFF the Random Play. Press the [3] button.

Each time you press the [3] button under the "RDM" function display the Random Play is turned ON/OFF.

Example: KDC-X790

SYS.Q	DISP		Function
SYS.Q	DISP		displaying
			displaying
		XT	Button
S.MODE	SCAN RDM REP F SEL

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General features

ATT

VOL

Control knob

ANG

Release button	NEXT/	1 – 6	SRC
	MENU

Power

Turning ON the Power

Press the [SRC] button.

Turning OFF the Power

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

Selecting the Source

Press the [SRC] button.

Source required	Display
SIRIUS tuner (Optional accessory)	"SIRIUS"
Tuner or HD Radio (Optional accessory)	"TUNER" or "HD Radio"
CD	"Compact Disc"
External disc (Optional accessory)	"CD Changer"
Auxiliary input	"AUX"
Auxiliary input (Optional accessory)	"AUX EXT"
Standby (Illumination only mode)	"STANDBY"

Volume

Increasing Volume

Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise.

Decreasing Volume

Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise.

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, "ATT" is displayed.

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System Q

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

1Select the source to adjust

Press the [SRC] button.

2Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "SYS.Q" is displayed above the [1] button.

Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 9).

3Enter System Q mode

Press the [1] ("SYS.Q") button.

4Select the Sound type

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

Each time the knob is pushed, the setting switches as shown below.

Sound setting	Display
User memory	"USER"
Rock	"ROCK"
Pops	"POPS"
Easy	"EASY"
Top 40	"TOP 40"
Jazz	"JAZZ"
Natural	"NATURAL"

•User memory:

The values set on the <Audio Control> (page 11).

•Change each setting value with the <Speaker Setting> (page 13).

First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.

Audio Control

1Select the source to adjust

Press the [SRC] button.

2Enter Audio Control mode

Press the [VOL] knob.

3Select 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.

4Adjust the Basic Audio item

Turn the [VOL] knob.

Adjustment Item	Display	Range
Rear Volume *1	"Rear Volume"	0 — 35
Subwoofer level*2,3	"Sub-W Level"	–15 — +15
Bass level*4	"Bass Level"	–8 — +8
Middle level*4	"Middle Level"	–8 — +8
Treble level*4	"Treble Level"	–8 — +8
Balance	"Balance"	Left 15 — Right 15
Fader*3	"Fader"	Rear 15 — Front 15

Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode)

•*1 You can control this item when "2 ZONE" of <Audio Setup> (page 12) is set to "ON".

•*2 You can control this item when <Subwoofer Output> (page 13) is set to "SW ON".

•*3 You can control this item when "2 ZONE" of <Audio Setup> (page 12) is set to "OFF".

•*4 You can adjust these items in detail. Refer to <Adjusting the detail of Audio Control>(Page 12). (Function of the KDC-X790)

•*4 Source tone memory: Puts the set up value in the memory per source. (Detail Audio item is included)

5Exit Audio Control mode

Press any button.

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

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General features

Function of the KDC-X790

Adjusting the detail of Audio Control

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

1Select 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 11).

2Enter Detail adjustment mode of Audio Control

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

3Select 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.

4Adjust the Detail Audio item

Turn the [VOL] knob.

Bass level

Adjustment Item	Display	Range
Bass Center Frequency	"Bass FRQ"	40/50/60/70/80/100/
		120/150 Hz
Bass Q Factor	"Bass Q Factor" 1.00/1.25/1.50/2.00
Bass Extend	"Bass EXT"	OFF/ON
Middle level
Adjustment Item	Display	Range
Middle Center Frequency	"Middle FRQ"	0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0 kHz
Middle Q Factor	"Middle Q	1.00/2.00
	Factor"
Treble level
Adjustment Item	Display	Range
Treble Center Frequency	"Treble FRQ"	10.0/12.5/15.0/17.5 kHz

5Exit 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], [ANG] and [ATT] buttons.

Audio Setup

Setting the Sound system, such as Cross over Network.

1Select the source to adjust

Press the [SRC] button.

2Enter Audio Setup mode

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

3Select 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.

4Setup the Audio item

Turn the [VOL] knob.

Adjustment Item	Display	Range
Front High Pass Filter*2	"HPF-F Fc"	Through/40/60/80/100/120/
		150/180/220 Hz
Rear High Pass Filter*2	"HPF-R Fc"	Through/40/60/80/100/120/
		150/180/220 Hz
Low Pass Filter*1,2	"LPF-SW"	50/60/80/100/120/
		Through Hz
Subwoofer Phase*1,2,3	"SW Phase"	Reverse (180°)/ Normal (0°)
Volume offset	"Vol-Offset"	–8 — ±0
Loudness	"LOUD"	OFF/ON
Dual Zone System	"2 ZONE"	OFF/ON

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

• Loudness: Compensates for low and high tones during low volume.

•*1 You can control this item when <Subwoofer Output> (page 13) is set to "SW ON".

•*2 You can control this item when "2 ZONE" of <Audio Setup> (page 12) is set to "OFF".

•*3 You can control this item when Low Pass Filter is not set to Through.

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•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 45).

-Select Main source by [SRC] button.

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

-Adjust the volume of Rear channel by <Audio Control> (page 11).

-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

5Exit 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.

1Enter Standby

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "STANDBY" display.

2Enter Speaker Setting mode

Press the [VOL] knob.

"SP SEL" is displayed.

3Select 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		"OFF"
For 5	& 4 in. speaker	"5/4 inch"
For 6	& 6x9 in. speaker	"6x9/6 inch"
For the OEM speaker		"O.E.M."

4Exit Speaker Setting mode

Press the [VOL] knob.

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 "2 ZONE" of <Audio Setup> (page 12) is set to "OFF".

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 56).

Faceplate Angle Adjustment

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

•Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate. It can cause damage.

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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

Press the Release button.

The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach 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

1Align the shaft on the unit with the depression on the faceplate.

2Push the faceplate in until it clicks.

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

Display Type Selection

Changing the display mode.

1Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [2] button.

Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 9).

2Enter display control mode

Press the [2] ("DISP") button.

3Select the display mode

Press the [1] ("MODE") button.

4Select the display Type

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

Each time you push the knob, the display mode alternates between the display modes shown in the table below.

Display Mode	Display
"Display Type A"	1

"Display Type B"	1
							2

"Display Type C"
		3					4

		3					5

		3					6

"Display Type D"
					4				7

					6


			8	8		8	8	8		8

"Display Type E"	9

1 Graphic display part

2Text display part

3Text icon display part

4 Upper text display part

5 Middle text display part

6 Lower text display part

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7 Source icon display part

8 Function item display

9 G-Analyzer display part

5Exit display control mode

Press the [6] ("RTN") button.

•Under the display type other than "Display Type D", the function item is not displayed. When you select the display type other than "Display Type D", press [1] to [6] buttons or [NEXT] button. The function item will be displayed approximately 5 seconds.

•The indicator is displayed when the display type is set to "Display Type C" or "Display Type D".

•Change the information by the Display Type. Refer to the page on the following table for the methods to alternate by the Display Type.

Display Type	A	B	C	D	E
Graphic 1	15 15 — — —
Text 2	—	16	—	—	—
Upper 4	—	—	18	18	—
Middle 5	—	—	20	—	—
Lower 6	—	—	20	20	—
G-Analyzer 9	—	—	—	—	22

Display Type A/ Display Type B

Graphic part Display Switching

Changing the graphic Display.

1Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [2] button.

Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 9).

2Enter display control mode

Press the [2] ("DISP") button.

3Select the display mode

Press the [1] ("MODE") button.

4Select the display Type

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

Select the "Display Type A"/ "Display Type B" display.

5Select the graphic display

Press the [3] ("Graph") button.

6Select the graphic part display

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

Each time you push the knob, the graphic display alternates between the displays shown in the table below.

Graphic display

Movie 1 Movie 2

Movie 3 (KDC-X790 only) *Downloaded movie

Wallpaper & *Downloaded Wallpaper

•* Function of the KDC-X790

•* For Download movie and Download Wall Paper, refer to <Picture downloading> (page 49).

7Exit display control mode

Press the [6] ("RTN") button.

•The setting of this function is available while "Display Type A"/ "Display Type B" is selected for the Display mode.

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Display Type A/ Display Type B

Wallpaper selecting

Selecting a wallpaper to display when Display Type is set to "Display Type A"/ "Display Type B".

1Select the wallpaper display

Refer to <Graphic part Display Switching> (page 15).

2Select the wallpaper

Display the wallpapers one after another

Press the Control knob.

Each time you press the knob, the Wallpaper scan is turned ON and OFF.

When scan is ON, "SCAN" is displayed.

When scan is ON, each wallpaper is displayed every several seconds.

Select wallpaper manually

1Turn the wallpaper scan OFF.

Press the Control knob.

Each time you press the knob, the Wallpaper scan is turned ON and OFF.

2Select the wallpaper.

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

Each time you push the knob, the Wallpaper changes.

3Exit Display Control mode

Press the [6] ("RTN") button.

Display Type B

Text Selection for Display

Selecting the text display.

1Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [2] button.

Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 9).

2Enter display control mode

Press the [2] ("DISP") button.

3Select the display mode

Press the [1] ("MODE") button.

4Select the display Type

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

Select the "Display Type B" display.

5Enter text select mode

Press the [2] ("TEXT") button.

6Select the text

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

In Tuner source

	Information	Display
	Station name or *1Program Service name	"SNPS"*
	1Radio text or 1Program Service name	"Radio Text"*
	(FM)
	Frequency	"Frequency"
	Clock	"Clock"
	Date	"Date"
In CD & External disc source

	Information	Display
	Disc title	"Disc Title"*
	Track title	"Track Title"*
	Track number & Play time	"P-Time"
	Disc name	"DNPS"
	Clock	"Clock"
	Date	"Date"

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In Audio file source

	Information	Display
	Song title & Artist name	"Title/Artist"*
	Album name & Artist name	"Album/Artist"*
	Folder name	"Folder Name"
	File name	"File Name"
	Play time & File number	"P-Time"
	Clock	"Clock"
	Date	"Date"
In HD Radio source

	Information	Display
	Station name	"Station Name"*
	Title	"Title"*
	Frequency	"Frequency"
	Clock	"Clock"
	Date	"Date"
In Standby/ Auxiliary input source

	Information	Display
	Source name	"Source Name"
	Clock	"Clock"
	Date	"Date"
In SIRIUS tuner source

	Information	Display
	Channel Name	"Channel Name"
	Song Title	"Song Title"
	Artist Name	"Artist Name"
	Composer name	"Composer Name"
	Category Name	"Category Name"
	Label Name	"Label Name"
	Comment	"Comment"
	Band & Channel Number	"Channel Number"
	Clock	"Clock"
	Date	"Date"

7Exit Display Control mode

Press the [6] ("RTN") button.

•*1 KDC-X790 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.

•When LX-AMP is connected, the item setup by the Display mode of LX-AMP is displayed. (KDC-X790 only)

•Track number at Audio file displays the last 3 digits when the track number exceeds 1000 songs. (KDCX790 only)

•Album name cannot be displayed in WMA file. (KDCMP732 only)

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Display Type C/ Display Type D

Text Display Switching

Changing the text display.

1Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [2] button.

Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 9).

2Enter display control mode

Press the [2] ("DISP") button.

3Select the display mode

Press the [1] ("MODE") button.

4Select the display Type

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

Select the "Display Type C"/"Display Type D" display.

5Enter text select mode

Press the [2] ("TEXT") button.

6Select the text display part

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

The cursor ( ) moves to the selected text display part.

Select the text

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

Refer to the table described later for setting items.

7Exit Display Control mode

Press the [6] ("RTN") button.

•You can switch the information displayed in Upper text display part, Middle text display part and Lower text display part when "Display Type C" is selected.

•You can switch the information displayed in Upper text display part and Lower text display part when "Display Type D" is selected.

•Same information cannot be displayed in Upper text display part, Middle text display part and Lower text display part. However, the blank display is able to have multiple selections.

•Album name cannot be displayed in WMA file. (KDCMP732 only)

•Track number at Audio file displays the last 3 digits when the track number exceeds 1000 songs. (KDCX790 only)

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

•When LX-AMP is connected, the item setup by the Display mode of LX-AMP is displayed. (KDC-X790 only)

The text display in the Upper text display part

In Tuner source

	Information	Display
	Station name or *1Program Service name	"SNPS"*
	1Radio text or 1Program Service name (FM)	"Radio Text"*
	Frequency	"Frequency"
	Clock	"Clock"
	Date	"Date"
In CD & External disc source

	Information	Display
	Disc title	"Disc Title"*
	Track title	"Track Title"*
	Track number & Play time	"P-Time"
	Disc name	"DNPS"
	Clock	"Clock"
	Date	"Date"
In Audio file source

	Information	Display
	Song title & Artist name	"Title/Artist"*
	Album name & Artist name	"Album/Artist"*
	Folder name	"Folder Name"
	File name	"File Name"
	Play time & File number	"P-Time"
	Clock	"Clock"
	Date	"Date"
In Standby/ Auxiliary input source

	Information	Display
	Source name	"Source Name"
	Clock	"Clock"
	Date	"Date"

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In HD Radio source

	Information	Display
	Station name	"Station Name"*
	Title	"Title"*
	Frequency	"Frequency"
	Clock	"Clock"
	Date	"Date"
In SIRIUS tuner source

	Information	Display
	Channel Name	"Channel Name"
	Song Title	"Song Title"
	Artist Name	"Artist Name"
	Composer name	"Composer Name"
	Category Name	"Category Name"
	Label Name	"Label Name"
	Comment	"Comment"
	Band & Channel Number	"Channel Number"
	Clock	"Clock"
	Date	"Date"

•*1 KDC-X790 only.

•* If the contents of the information cannot be displayed, Play time or Frequency is displayed.

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The text display in the Middle text display part

In Tuner source

	Information	Display
	Clock	"Clock"
	Date	"Date"
	Blank	"Blank"
	Radio text (FM) (KDC-X790 only)	"Radio Text"*
In CD & External disc source

	Information	Display
	Clock	"Clock"
	Date	"Date"
	Blank	"Blank"
	Disc title	"Disc Title"*
	Track title	"Track Title"*
	Disc name	"DNPS"
In Audio file source

	Information	Display
	Clock	"Clock"
	Date	"Date"
	Blank	"Blank"
	Song title & Artist name	"Title/Artist"*
	Album name & Artist name	"Album/Artist"*
	Folder name	"Folder Name"
	File name	"File Name"
In Standby/ Auxiliary input source

	Information	Display
	Clock	"Clock"
	Date	"Date"
	Blank	"Blank"
In HD Radio source

	Information	Display
	Clock	"Clock"
	Date	"Date"
	Blank	"Blank"
	Title	"Title"*

In SIRIUS tuner source

Information		Display
Clock		"Clock"
Date		"Date"
Blank		"Blank"
Channel Name		"Channel Name"
Song Title		"Song Title"
Artist Name		"Artist Name"
Composer name		"Composer Name"
Category Name		"Category Name"
Label		"Label Name"
Comment		"Comment"

•* If the contents of the information cannot be displayed, Kenwood Logo is displayed. However, in HD Radio source, the display becomes blank.

The text display in the Lower text display part

In Tuner source

	Information	Display
	Indicator	"Status"
	Clock	"Clock"
	Date	"Date"
	Blank	"Blank"
	Radio text (FM) (KDC-X790 only)	"Radio Text"*
In CD & External disc source

	Information	Display
	Indicator	"Status"
	Clock	"Clock"
	Date	"Date"
	Blank	"Blank"
	Disc title	"Disc Title"*
	Track title	"Track Title"*
	Disc name	"DNPS"

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