Kenwood KDC-MP919, KDC-X859, KDC-X759 User Manual

KDC-X859

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

KDC-MP919
KDC-X759

CD-RECEIVER

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-X859, KDC-MP919, KDC-X759 Serial number

© B64-2215-00 (KW)

Contents

Safety precautions......................4

About RDS ..................................5

English

Notes on playing MP3 ................6

About CDs...................................8

General features .........................9

Power
Selecting the Source
Volume
System Q
Audio Control
Speaker & Woofer Setting
Switching Full Screen Display
Switching the Standby Display
Switching Upper and Lower Part Display
Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)
Non-fading Output
Faceplate Angle Adjustment
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
Hiding the Control Panel

Tuner features ...........................18

Tuning Mode
Tuning
Direct Access Tuning
Station Preset Memory
Auto Memory Entry
Preset Tuning
SNPP (Station Name Preset Play)

RDS features .............................21

Radio Text Scroll
PTY (Program Type)
Program Type preset
Registration of a station as a PTY

CD/MP3/External disc control

features ..................................24

Playing CD & MP3
Playing External Disc
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
Track Search
Album Search
Direct Track Search
Direct Album Search
Track Repeat
Album Repeat
Track/Album Repeat
Track Scan
Random Play
Magazine Random Play
Album Select
Text/Title Scroll
DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)

Menu system.............................28

Menu System
Security Code
Touch Sensor Tone
Manual Clock Adjustment
Date Adjustment
Date Mode
Synchronize Clock

Selectable Illumination
Switching Display Type
Switching Upper and Lower Part Display
Icon/Spectrum analyzer Select
Font Type Select
Font Color Select
Dimmer
OFF Wait Time Setting
System Q
Built-in Amp Mute Setting
Dual Zone System
B.M.S. (Bass Management System)
B.M.S. Frequency Offset
Auto Memory Entry
Traffic Information
CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit)
Auxiliary Input Display Setting &

Station/Disc Naming

Text Scroll

Basic Operations of remote......36

Accessories ...............................38

Installation Procedure ..............38

Connecting Wires

Terminals ................................39

Installation ................................40

Removing the Unit....................41

Locking the faceplate

to the unit ..............................41

Troubleshooting Guide .............42

Specifications ...........................46

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2Warning

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-CHO,
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.

NOTE

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

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Safety precautions

2WARNING

To prevent injury or fire, take the

English

following precautions:

• Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully
locked in place. Otherwise it may fall out of
place when jolted.

• When extending the ignition, battery, or
ground wires, make sure to use automotive­grade wires or other wires with a 0.75mm
(AWG18) or more to prevent wire
deterioration and damage to the wire
coating.

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

• If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange
smells, turn off the power immediately and
consult your Kenwood dealer.

• Make sure not to get your fingers caught
between the faceplate and the unit.

• Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to
strong shock.
The unit may break or crack because it
contains glass parts.

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 open the top or bottom covers of the
unit.

• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to

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

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

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

•To prevent a short circuit when replacing a
fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.

• Do not place any object between the
faceplate and the unit.

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

• Do not apply excessive force to the moving
faceplate. Doing so will cause damage or
malfunction.

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

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

About the disc changer/CD player to
be connected:

To connect a disc changer having the "O-N"
switch to this unit, set the "O-N" switch to "N".
When you connect a model with no "O-N"
switch, the converter cord CA-DS100 available
as an option may be required. For details,
consult your Kenwood dealer.
A disc changer doesn't work when it is
connected without using these options.
If a model with no "O-N" switch is connected,
some unavailable functions and information
that cannot be displayed are generated.
Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302,
C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers
can be connected.

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

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

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

• If the unit fails to operate properly, press the
Reset button. The unit returns to factory
settings when the Reset button is pressed.
If the unit still fails to operate properly after
the Reset button has been pressed, contact
your local KENWOOD dealer for assistance.

•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 the Security
Code function (see p. 30) to prevent theft.

• 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 represent something
impossible in actual operation.

Lens Fogging

Right after 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, CDs may be impossible 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.

Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals

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

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 neutral detergent off.

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 CD Slot

As dust tends to accumulate in the CD slot,
clean it every once in a while. Your CDs can
get scratched if you put them in a dusty CD
slot.

About RDS (KDC-X859)

RDS (Radio Data System)

RDS is a service used by radio stations to
transmit data outside normal radio broadcast
signals.
When an RDS station is received, you can
immediately find out what kind of data is being
transmitted by looking at the program service
name, which appears in the display after the
frequency.
The RDS indicator turns on when an RDS
station is being received.

Alarm

When an emergency transmission (announcing
disasters, etc.) is made, the current function
will be interrupted to allow the warning to be
received under the following conditions:
during tuner reception, or when the Traffic
Information function is turned on.

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Notes on playing MP3(KDC-X859/ MP919)

This unit can play MP3(MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer 3). Note,
however, that the MP3 recording media and formats acceptable
are limited. When writing MP3, pay attention to the following
restrictions.

English

Acceptable media

The MP3 recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R,
and CD-RW.
When using CD-RW, do full format not quick format to prevent
malfunction.

Acceptable medium formats

The following formats are available for the media used in this unit. The
maximum number of characters used for file name including the
delimiter (".") and three-character extension are indicated in
parentheses.

• ISO 9660 Level 1 (12 characters)

• ISO 9660 Level 2 (31 characters)

• Joliet (64 characters)

• Romeo (128 characters)

Up to 200 characters can be displayed in the long file name format.
For a list of available characters, see the instruction manual of the
writing software and the section Entering file and folder names below.
The media reproducible on this unit has the following limitations:

• Maximum number of directory levels: 8

• Maximum number of files per folder: 255

• Maximum number of characters for folder name: 64

• Maximum number of folders: 50

MP3 written in the formats other than the above may not be
successfully played and their file names or folder names are not
properly displayed.

Settings for your MP3 encoder and CD writer

When you use your CD writer to record MP3 up to the maximum disc
capacity, disable additional writing. For recording on an empty disc up
to the maximum capacity at once, check Disc at Once.

Entering ID3 tag

The Displayable ID3 tag is ID3 version

1.x.
For the character code, refer to the
List of Codes.

Entering file and folder names

The code list characters are the only
file names and folder names that can
be entered and displayed.
If you use any other character for
entry, the file and folder names are not displayed correctly. They may
neither be displayed correctly depending on the CD writer used.
The unit recognizes and plays only those MP3 which have the MP3
extension (.MP3).

A file with a name entered with characters not on the code list
may not play correctly.

Writing files into a medium

When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the unit checks all the
data on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or non­MP3 files, therefore, it takes a long time until the unit starts playing
MP3.
In addition, it may take time for the unit to move to the next MP3 file
or a Track Search or Album Search may not be performed smoothly.

Loading such a medium may produce loud noise to damage the speakers.

• Do no attempt to play a medium containing a non-MP3
MP3 extension.
The unit mistakes non-MP3
the MP3 extension.

• Do not attempt to play a medium containing non MP3.

files for MP3 data as long as they have

file with the

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MP3 playing order

4 Button ¢ Button AM Button FM Button

Operation of the button

Current

folder number

AM Button FM Button

Operation of the button

Current

folder number

Current

file number

4 Button

¢ Button

Operation of the button

Beginning of file

Folder

Example of a medium's folder/file hierarchy

Level 2 Level 4

Level 1 Level 3

File

Root

When selected for play, Album Search, Track Search, or for Album
Select, files and folders are accessed in the order in which they were
written by the CD writer.
Because of this, the order in which they are expected to be played
may not match the order in which they are actually played. You may be
able to set the order in which MP3 are to be played by writing them
onto a medium such as a CD-R with their file names beginning with
play sequence numbers such as "01" to "99", depending on your CD
writer.

For example, a medium with the following folder/ file hierarchy is
subject to Album Search, Track Search, or Album Select as shown
below.

When a Track Search is executed with file ¡$ being played ...

When an Album Search is executed with file ¡$ being played ...

When Album Select is selected with file ¡$ being played to move
from folder to folder ...

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About CDs

Handling CDs

• Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD.

English

• 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.

• Don’t stick tape etc. on the CD.
Also, don’t use a CD with tape stuck on it.

When using a new CD

If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs,
use it after removing them with a ball pen etc.

Burrs

Burrs

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 can’t be used

• CDs that aren’t round can’t be used.

• CDs with coloring on the recording surface
or that are dirty can’t be used.

• Don’t use CDs without disc mark

.

•A CD-R or CD-RW that hasn’t been finalized
can’t be played. (For the finalization process
refer to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software,
and your CD-R/CD-RW recorder instruction
manual.)

CD accessories

Don’t use disc type accessories.

CD storage

• Don’t place them in direct sunlight (On the
seat or dashboard etc.) and where the
temperature is high.

• Store CDs in their cases.

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General features

AM/

VOL

NF

4

FM

¢

KDC-MP919/ KDC-X759

LOUD indicator

KDC-X859

SRC

Q/

AUD

MENU

ANG

Power

Turning ON the Power

Turn the vehicle ignition ON.

The faceplate reverses and control panel is displayed.

Turing OFF the Power

Turn the vehicle ignition OFF.

When the set time for removing the faceplate (page 17) lapses,
the faceplate reverses and the control panel is hidden.

Do not apply force to the faceplate during operation. It can cause
damage.

When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 30) is displayed
as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF".

IN SQ ATT ST LOUD RDS

LOUD indicator

TI

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General features

Selecting the Source

Press the [SRC] button.

English

Source required Display

Tuner "TUNER"
CD "COMPACT DISC"/"CD"
External disc "DISC-CH"/"DISC"
Auxiliary input "AUX"
Standby (Illumination only mode) "ALL OFF"

For Auxiliary input one of the below optional accessories is
necessary.

- KCA-S210A

- CA-C1AX

- CD changer with an Auxiliary input function installed.

Volume

Increasing Volume

Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise.

Decreasing Volume

Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise.

System Q

You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of
the music.

1 Select the source to set

Press the [SRC] button.

2 Select the Sound type

Press the [Q] button.

Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches.

Sound setting Display

Flat "FLAT"
User memory "User Preset"
Rock "ROCK"
Pops "POPS"
Easy "EASY"
Top 40 "TOP 40"
Jazz "JAZZ"

• User memory: The values set on the <Audio control> (page 10).

• Each setting value is changed with the <Speaker setting> (page

12).
First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.

Audio Control

1 Select the source for adjustment

Press the [SRC] button.

2 Enter Audio Control mode

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

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3 Select the Audio item for adjustment

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted
switch as shown below.

4 Adjust the Audio item

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Adjustment Item Display Range

Bass Center
Frequency

Bass level "Bass" –8 — +8
Bass Q Factor "Bass Q" 1.00/1.25/1.50/2.00
Bass Extend "Bass EXT" ON/OFF
Middle Center "MID FRQ" 0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0 kHz

Frequency
Middle level "MID" –8 — +8
Middle Q Factor "Middle Q" 1.0/2.0
Treble Center

Frequency
Treble level "TRE" –8 — +8
Balance "Balance" Left 15 — Right 15
Fader "Fader" Rear 15 — Front 15
Non-Fading level "NF Level" –15 — +15
Front High Pass Filter "HPF Front" Through/40/60/80/100/120/

Rear High Pass Filter "HPF Rear" Through/40/60/80/100/120/

Non-Fading "LPF NF" 50/80/120/Through Hz
Low Pass Filter

Non-Fading Phase "NF Phase" Normal (0°)/Reverse (180°)
Volume offset "Volume Offset" –8 — ±0
Loudness "LOUD" ON/OFF

"Bass FRQ" 60/70/80/100 or 150 Hz

"TRE FRQ" 10.0/12.5/15.0/17.5 kHz

150/180/220 Hz

150/180/220 Hz

• According to the Bass Q Factor setting value, the frequencies that
can be set in Bass Center Frequency change as shown below.

Bass Q Factor Bass Center Frequency

1.00/1.25/1.50 60/70/80/100

2.00 60/70/80/150

• When the bass extend is set to ON, low frequency response is
extended by 20%.

•Volume offset: Each source's volume can be set as a difference

from the basic volume.

• Loudness: Compensating for low and high tones during low

volume.
(KDC-MP919/X759) The graphic is displayed when
Loudness is ON, and is switched OFF when Loudness
is OFF.

5 Exit Audio Control mode

Press the [AUD] button.

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General features

Speaker & Woofer Setting

Speaker setting allows the System Q settings to be fine-tuned
according to the type of speakers.

English

Woofer setting allows for Network configuration according to the
type of subwoofers.

1 Enter Standby

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "ALL OFF" display.

2 Enter Speaker & Woofer Setting mode

Press the [Q] button.

"Speaker Setting" is displayed.

3 Select the Setting mode

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Each time the button is pressed it switches between Speaker
setting mode and Woofer setting mode.

4 Select the Speaker and Woofer type

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown
below.

In Speaker setting mode

Speaker type Display

OFF "OFF"
For 5 & 4 in. speaker "5/4inch"
For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker "6*9/6inch"
For the OEM speaker "O.E.M."

In Woofer setting mode

Woofer type Display

OFF "Woofer OFF"
12 in. A type "12in type A"
10 in. A type "10in type A"
12 in. B type "12in type B"
10 in. B type "10in type B"
12 in. C type "12in type C"
10 in. C type "10in type C"
8 in. type "8inch"
12 in. D type "12in type D"
10 in. D type "10in type D"

5 Exit Speaker & Woofer Setting mode

Press the [Q] button.

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Switching Full Screen Display

Switching the Full screen display.

Switching the Standby Display

Switching the information displayed in Standby.

1 Enter Menu mode

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

"MENU" is displayed.

2 Select Display Control mode

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Select the "Display Mode Select"/"Disp Mode Select" display.

3 Enter Display Control mode

Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.

4 Switch the Full screen display

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Each time the button is pressed the display switches.

Information

Demonstration
Spectrum Analyzer 1
Spectrum Analyzer 2
Spectrum Analyzer 3
Graphic 1 (KDC-MP919/ X759)
Spectrum Analyzer 4 (KDC-X859)
Graphic 2 (KDC-MP919/ X759)
Spectrum Analyzer 5 (KDC-X859)

5 Exit Display Control mode

Press the [MENU] button.

Full Screen display can be selected when "Display Type C" is
selected in <Switching Display Type> (page 32).

1 Enter Standby

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "ALL OFF" display.

2 Enter Menu mode

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

"MENU" is displayed.

3 Select Display Control mode

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Select the "Display Mode Select"/"Disp Mode Select" display.

4 Enter Display Control mode

Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.

5 Switch the display

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Each time the button is pressed the display switches.

Information Display

Demonstration "DEMONSTRATION"
Date & Clock "DATE"/"CLOCK"
Standby display "ALL OFF"

6 Exit Display Control mode

Press the [MENU] button.

Demonstration can be selected when "Display Type A" or "Display
Type C" is selected in <Switching Display Type> (page 32).

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General features

Switching Upper and Lower Part Display

Switching the upper and lower part display.

English

1 Enter Menu mode

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

"MENU" is displayed.

2 Select Display Control mode

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Select the "Display Mode Select"/"Disp Mode Select" display.

3 Enter Display Control mode

Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.

4 Switch the Upper part display

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Switch the Lower part display

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Each time the button is pressed the display switches.
The Reference for the display content is after this operation's
explanation.

5 Exit Display Control mode

Press the [MENU] button.

• The same information can't be displayed on the Upper part display
and lower part display.

• The Upper part display and Lower part display switching can be
selected when "Display Type A" is selected in <Switching Display
Type> (page 32).

• When "Display Type B" is selected the Lower part display content
is clock ON or OFF.

In Tuner source

Upper Part Display

Information Display

Station name or Frequency "BAND+ch+SNPS"
or

Program Service name or Frequency "BAND+ch+PS"
(KDC-X859 only)

Radio text (KDC-X859 only) "R-TEXT"
Frequency "BAND+ch+FREQ"

Lower Part Display

Information Display

Spectrum Analyzer (KDC-MP919/ X759) "S/ANA"
Spectrum Analyzer & Graphic (KDC-X859) "S/ANA+GRAPHIC"
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock (KDC-X859 only) "S/ANA+CLOCK"
Spectrum Analyzer (KDC-X859 only) "S/ANA"
Radio text (KDC-X859 only) "R-TEXT"
Date "DATE"
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock

(KDC-MP919/ X759)
Clock & Graphic (KDC-X859) "CLOCK+GRAPHIC"

For Station name registration refer to <Station/Disc Naming
(SNPS/DNPS)> (page 16).

In CD/ External disc source

Upper Part Display

Information Display

Track Time "P-Time"
Disc name "DNPS"
Disc title "DISC-TITLE"
Track title "TRACK-TITLE"

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"S/ANA+CLOCK"

Lower Part Display

Information Display

Spectrum Analyzer

"S/ANA"

(KDC-MP919/ X759)
Spectrum Analyzer & Graphic

"S/ANA+GRAPHIC"

(KDC-X859)
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock

"S/ANA+CLOCK"

(KDC-X859 only)
Spectrum Analyzer

"S/ANA"

(KDC-X859 only)
Track Title "TRACK-TITLE"
Disc Title "DISC-TITLE"
Disc name "DNPS"
Date "DATE"
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock

"S/ANA+CLOCK"

(KDC-MP919/ X759)
Graphic & Clock (KDC-X859) "CLOCK+GRAPHIC"

For Disc name registration refer to <Station/Disc Naming
(SNPS/DNPS )> (page 16).

Function of the KDC-X859/KDC-MP919

In MP3 source

Upper Part Display

Information Display

Track Time "P-Time"
Disc name "DNPS"
Folder name "FOLDER NAME"
File name "FILE NAME"
Song title & Artist name "TITLE/ARTIST"
Album name & Artist name "ALBUM/ARTIST"

Lower Part Display

Information Display

Spectrum Analyzer (KDC-MP919) "S/ANA"
Spectrum Analyzer & Graphic (KDC-X859) "S/ANA+GRAPHIC"
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock (KDC-X859 only) "S/ANA+CLOCK"
Spectrum Analyzer (KDC-X859 only) "S/ANA"
Album name & Artist name "ALBUM/ARTIST"
Song title & Artist name "TITLE/ARTIST"
File name "FILE NAME"
Folder name "FOLDER NAME"
Disc name "DNPS"
Date "DATE"
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock (KDC-MP919) "S/ANA+CLOCK"
Clock & Graphic (KDC-X859) "CLOCK+GRAPHIC"

For Disc name registration refer to <Station/Disc Naming
(SNPS/DNPS)> (page 16).

In Auxiliary input source

Lower Part Display

Information Display

Spectrum Analyzer (KDC-MP919/ X759) "S/ANA"
Spectrum Analyzer & Graphic (KDC-X859) "S/ANA+GRAPHIC"
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock (KDC-X859 only) "S/ANA+CLOCK"
Spectrum Analyzer (KDC-X859 only) "S/ANA"
Album name & Artist name "ALBUM/ARTIST"
Date "DATE"
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock

(KDC-MP919/ X759)
Graphic & Clock (KDC-X859) "CLOCK+GRAPHIC"

The Auxiliary input name is always displayed on the Upper part
display.

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"S/ANA+CLOCK"

General features

Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)

Attaching a title to a Station or CD.

English

1 Receive/play the station/disc you want to attach a title to

A title can't be attached to a MD.

2 Enter Menu mode

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

"MENU" is displayed.

3 Select Name set mode

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Select the "Name Set" display.

4 Enter Name set mode

Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.

5 Move the cursor to the enter character position

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

6 Select the character type

Press the [38] button.

Each time the button is pressed the character typed switches as
shown below.

Character type

Alphabet upper case
Alphabet lower case
Numbers and symbols
Special characters (Accent characters)

7 Select the characters

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Characters can be entered by using a remote with number buttons.
Example:If "DANCE" is entered.

Character Button #Times pressed

"D" [#3] 1
"A" [#2] 1
"N" [#6] 2
"C" [#2] 3
"E" [#3] 2

8 Repeat steps 5 through 7and enter the name.
9 Exit name set mode

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

• When operation stops for 10 seconds the name at that time is
registered, and Name Set mode closes.

• Memory numbers

- FM: 32 stations

- AM: 16 stations

- Internal CD player: 30 discs

- External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the CD changer/
player. Refer to the CD changer/ player manual.

• The title of station/CD can be changed by the same operation
used to name it.

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Non-fading Output

Turning the Non-fading output ON or OFF.

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

Each time the button is pressed Non-fading output switches ON
or OFF.
When it’s ON, "NF ON" is displayed.

Faceplate Angle Adjustment

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

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

Theft Deterrent Faceplate

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

Removing the Faceplate

1 Turn the ignition OFF or press the [SRC] button for at least 1

second.

The power turns OFF and the faceplate slides open.

2 Holding the center part of the faceplate pull it out.

• When the faceplate is kept remove open, according to the <OFF
Wait Time Setting> (page 33) setting, the faceplate is hidden and
the power turns OFF.

• The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be
damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the faceplate in
its special storage case while detached.

• Do not expose the faceplate or its storage 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 Set the left side of the faceplate in the faceplate bracket.

2 Press the right side of the faceplate until it locks.

Hiding the Control Panel

Prevents tampering with the unit while your car is being serviced
etc.

Hiding the control panel

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

The faceplate slides open.
When the time set in <OFF Wait Time Setting> (page 33) lapses,
the faceplate is hidden and the power turns OFF.

Showing the control panel

Press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate.

The faceplate will open and show the control panel.

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Tuner features

English

4

KDC-MP919/ KDC-X759

Preset station number

Band display

KDC-X859

Band display

IN SQ ATT ST LOUD RDS

FMAM

¢

ST indicator

Preset station number



SRC AUTO

#1/5

#2/6

#3/7
P.M

#4/8

MENU

Frequency display

Frequency display

ST indicator

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Tuning Mode

Choose the tuning mode.

Press the [AUTO] button.

Each time the button is pressed the Tuning mode switches as
shown below.

Tuning mode Display Operation

Auto seek "Auto1" Automatic search for a

station.

Preset station seek "Auto2" Search in order of the

stations in the Preset
memory.

Manual "Manual" Normal manual tuning

control.

Tuning

Selecting the station.

1 Select tuner source

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "TUNER" display.

2 Select the band

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the
FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.

3 Tune up or down band

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

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

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Direct Access Tuning (Function of remote)

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.

"– – – –" is displayed.

3 Enter the frequency

Press the number buttons on the remote.

Example:

Desired frequency Press button

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

Canceling Direct Access Tuning

Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.

Station Preset Memory

Putting the station in the memory.

1 Select the band

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

2 Enter Memory mode

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

"Preset Memory" is displayed.

3 Select the frequency to put in the memory

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

4 Select the preset number

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

5 Put the frequency in the memory

Press the [P.M] button for at least 2 seconds.

The preset number display blinks 1 time.

6 Repeating steps 3 to 5 and putting the desired broadcast

station in the memory.

On each band, 1 station can be put in the memory on each [#1/5]
— [#4/8].

7 Exit Memory mode

Press the [P.M] button.

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Tuner features

Auto Memory Entry

Putting a station with good reception in the memory
automatically.

English

1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

2 Enter Menu mode

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

"MENU" is displayed.

3 Select the Auto Memory Entry mode

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Select the "Auto Memory"/"A-Memory" display.

4 Open Auto Memory Entry

Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 2 seconds.

When 8 stations that can be received are put in the memory
Auto Memory Entry closes.

When Auto Memory Entry is done with the FM2 band, the RDS
stations preset in the FM1 band aren't put in the memory.
Likewise, when it is done with the FM3 band, RDS stations preset
in FM1 or FM2 aren't put in the memory.
8 stations can be put in the memory on each band.

Preset Tuning

Calling up the stations in the memory.

1 Select the band

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

2 Call up the station

Press the [#1/5] — [#4/8] button.
The stations are called up as shown below.

Press button Call up number

[#1/5] No.1 No.5
[#2/6] No.2 No.6
[#3/7] No.3 No.7
[#4/8] No.4 No.8

Each time the button is pressed, the called up station switches
cyclically.

SNPP (Station Name Preset Play)

Selecting the stations to display SNPS.

1 Enter SNPP mode

Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.

When "SNPP" is displayed, SNPS displays the FM1, FM2, FM3
and AM bands in order.

If the station has no name, the frequency or program service name
is displayed instead.

Changing the display order

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Changing the displayed band

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

2 If the station you want is displayed

Press the [OK] button on the remote.

The displayed SNPS station is received.

Canceling the SNPP mode

Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.

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(Function of Remote)

RDS features

Function of the KDC-X859

AM

4

FM

¢

#1/5

#2/6
/PTY

#3/7
/P.M

#4/8

Program Service name

IN S/Q ATT ST LOUD RDS

Radio text

SCRL/

AUTO

TI indicator

TI

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RDS features

Function of the KDC-X859

Radio Text Scroll

Scrolling the displayed radio text.

English

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

PTY (Program Type)

Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station.

1 Enter PTY mode

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

"PTY Select" is displayed.

This function can't be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception.

2 Select the Program Type

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Each time the button is pressed the Program Type switches as
shown below.

No. Program Type Display

1. Speech "All Speech"

2. Music "All Music"

3. News "News"

4. Information "Information"

5. Sports "Sports"

6. Talk "Talk"

7. Rock "Rock"

8. Classic Rock "Classic Rock"

9. Adult Hits "Adult Hits"

10. Soft Rock "Soft Rock"

11. Top 40 "Top 40"

12. Country "Country"

13. Oldies "Oldies"

14. Soft "Soft"

15. Nostalgia "Nostalgia"

16. Jazz "Jazz"

17. Classical "Classical"

18. R & B "Rhythm & Blues"

19. Soft R & B "Soft R & B"

20. Language "Foreign Language"

21. Religious Music "Religious Music"

22. Religious Talk "Religious Talk"

23. Personality "Personality"

24. Public "Public"

25. College "College"

26. Weather "Weather"

• Speech and Music include the Program types shown below.
Speech: No.3
Music: No.7

• The Program Type can be put in the memory on the [#1/5] —
[#4/8] buttons and called up quickly. Refer to <Program Type
preset> (page 23).

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3 Search for the selected Program Type station

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

When you want to search for other stations press the [4] or
[¢] button again.

When the selected Program Type isn't found, "NO PTY" is displayed.
Select another Program Type.

4 Exit PTY mode

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

Confirming the Program Type

Press the [AUTO] button.

The Program Type is displayed for 5 seconds.

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Program Type preset

Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory and
calling it up quickly.

Presetting the Program Type

1 Select the Program Type to preset

Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 22).

2 Enter Memory mode

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

"PTY Memory" is displayed.

3 Select the preset number

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

4 Preset the Program Type

Press the [P.M] button for at least 2 seconds.

The preset number display blinks 1 time.

5 Exit Memory mode

Press the [P.M] button.

Calling up the preset Program Type

1 Enter PTY mode

Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 22).

2 Call up the Program Type

Press the [#1/5] — [#4/8] button.
They are called up as shown below.

Press button Call up number

[#1/5] No.1 No.5
[#2/6] No.2 No.6
[#3/7] No.3 No.7
[#4/8] No.4 No.8

Each time the button is pressed, the called up Program Type
switches cyclically.

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Registration of a station as a PTY

Registering a Program Type for stations with no PTY data.

1 Receive the station you want to register
2 Select the Program Type to register

Refer to <PTY(Program Type)> (page 22).

3 Register the Program Type

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

4 Exit PTY mode

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

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CD/MP3/External disc control features

AM

English

4

KDC-MP919/ KDC-X759

Disc number

IN indicator

KDC-X859

Disc number

IN SQ ATT ST LOUD RDS

IN indicator

FM

¢

Track number

SRC

Track time

Track title/ Disc title
File name/ Folder name/ MP3 text

Track number

Track title/ Disc title
File name/ Folder name/ MP3 text

SCN/#1REP/

D.REP

RDM/

M.RDM/

F.SEL

Track time

MENU

SCRL

Playing CD & MP3

When there is no disc inserted

1 Slide open the faceplate

Press the [0] button.

2 Insert a disc.

When the faceplate has been slid open, it might interfere with the
shift lever or something else. If this happens, pay attention to safety
and move the shift lever or take an appropriate action, then operate
the unit.

• The sound will be temporarily muted while the faceplate is
moving.

• The models that can play MP3 are shown below.

KDC- X859/ MP919

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

When a disc is inserted

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "COMPACT DISC"/"CD" display.

Pause and play

Press the [38] button.

Each time the button is pressed the song pauses or plays.

Eject the disc

1 Eject the disc

Press the [0] button.

2 Close the faceplate

Press the [0] button.

3 in. (8cm) disc can't be played. Using an adapter and inserting them
into this unit can cause damage.

The MP3 media that this unit can play are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD­RW.

TI

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The medium formats must be ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, Joliet, or
Romeo. The methods and precautions to be followed for writing
MP3 data are covered in <Notes on playing MP3> (page 6).
Check that section before creating your MP3 media.

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

"COMPACT DISC2"/"CD2" CD player
"DISC-CH"/"DISC" CD changer/ MD changer

Pause and play

Press the [38] button.

Each time the button is pressed it pauses and plays.

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 on the [¢] button.

Release your finger to play the disc at that point.

Reversing

Hold down on the [4] button.

Release your finger to play the disc at that point.

Track Search

Searching for a song on the disc or in the MP3 folder.

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Album Search

Selecting the disc set in the Disc changer or the folder recorded
on the MP3 media.

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Direct Track Search (Function of remote)

Doing Track Search by entering the track number.

1 Enter the track number

Press the number buttons on the remote.

2 Do Track Search

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Canceling Direct Track Search

Press the [38] button.

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CD/MP3/External disc control features

Direct Album Search

Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number.

English

1 Enter the disc number

Press the number buttons on the remote.

2 Do Album Search

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Canceling Direct Album Search

Press the [38] button.

Track Repeat (Function of CD/MD)

Replaying the song you're listening to.

Press the [REP] button.

Each time the button is pressed the Track Repeat turns ON or
OFF.
When it's ON, "Track Repeat ON"/"Repeat ON" is displayed.

Album Repeat (Function of CD/MD)

Replaying the disc in the Disc changer you're listening to.

Press the [D.REP] button for at least 1 second.

Each time the button is pressed Album Repeat turns ON or OFF.
When it's ON, the "Disc Repeat ON" is displayed.

(Function of disc changers with remote)

Function of the KDC-X859/KDC-MP919

Track/Album Repeat (Function of MP3)

Replaying MP3 file or folder you're listening to.

Press the [REP] button.

Each time the button is pressed the Repeat Play switches as
shown below.

Repeat play Display

Track Repeat "File Repeat ON"
Album Repeat "Folder Repeat ON"
OFF "Repeat OFF"

Track Scan

Playing the first part of each song on the disc or MP3 folder you
are listening to and searching for the song you want to listen to.

1 Start Track Scan

Press the [SCN] button.

"Scan ON" is displayed.

2 Release it when the song you want to listen to is played

Press the [SCN] button.

Random Play

Play all the songs on the disc or MP3 folder in random order.

Press the [RDM] button.

Each time the button is pressed Random Play turns ON or OFF.
When it's ON, "Random ON" is displayed.

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When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.

Magazine Random Play

(Function of disc changer)

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

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

Each time the button is pressed the Magazine Random Play turns
ON or OFF.
When it's ON, "M.Random ON" is displayed.

When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.

Function of the KDC-X859/KDC-MP919

Album Select (Function of MP3)

Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to.

1 Enter Album Select mode

Press the [F.SEL] button for at least 1 second.

"Select Mode" is displayed.
During Select mode the folder information is displayed as shown
below.

KDC-MP919

Folder name display

Folder number display

KDC-X859

Folder name display

IN SQ ATT ST LOUD RDS

• Folder name display: Displays the current folder name.

• Folder number display: Displays the number in the folder

2 Select the folder level

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

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

Selecting a folder in the same level

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

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

Returning to the top level

Press the [#1] button.

3 Decide the folder to play

Press the [38] button.

The Album Select mode releases, and the MP3 in the folder
being displayed is played.

The methods for moving to other folders in the album select mode
are different from those in the album search mode.
See <Notes on playing MP3> (page 6) for details.

Canceling the Album Select mode

Press the [F.SEL] button.

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Folder number display

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belonging to the currently selected folder.

CD/MP3/External disc control features

Menu system

Text/Title Scroll

Scrolling the displayed CD text, MP3 text, or MD title.

English

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

DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)

(Function of disc changers with remote)

Selecting the CD displayed in the DNPS of the CDs set in the
Disc changer.

1 Enter DNPP mode

Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.

When "DNPP" is displayed the DNPS display in order.

Forward / Reverse display

Press the [DISC–] or [DISC+] button.

2 When the disc you want is displayed

Press the [OK] button on the remote.

The disc being displayed is played.

Canceling the DNPP mode

Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.

AM

4

FM

¢

KDC-MP919/ KDC-X759

Menu display

KDC-X859

Menu display

SRC MENU

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IN SQ ATT ST LOUD RDS

TI

TI indicator

Menu System

Setting during operation beep sound 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

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Example: When you want to set the beep sound select the

"Beep" display.

3 Set the menu item

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Example: When "Beep" is selected, each time the button is

pressed it switches "Beep ON" or "Beep OFF". Select 1
of them as the setting.

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

4 Exit Menu mode

Press the [MENU] button.

When other items that are applicable to the basic operation method
above are displayed afterwards their setting content chart is
entered. (Normally the uppermost setting in the chart is the original
setting.)
Also, the explanation for items that aren't applicable (<Manual Clock
Adjustment>etc.) are entered step by step.

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Menu system

Security Code

Because authorization by the Security Code is required when it's
removed from the vehicle, personalizing this unit is by using the

English

Security Code is a help in preventing theft.

When the Security Code function is activated, the code can't be
changed and the function can't be released.
Note, the Security Code can be set as the 4 digit number of your
choice.

1 Enter Standby

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "ALL OFF" display.

2 Enter Menu mode

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

When "MENU" is displayed, "Security" is displayed.

3 Enter Security Code mode

Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.

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

4 Select the digits to enter

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

5 Select the Security Code numbers

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

6 Repeat steps 4 and 5, and complete the Security Code.
7 Confirm the Security Code

Press the [¢] button for at least 3 seconds.

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

8 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and reenter the Security

Code.

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

When the wrong Code is entered in steps 4 through 6, repeat from
step 4.

Press the Reset button and when it's removed from the
battery power source

1 Turn the power ON.
2 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and enter the Security

Code.

"APPROVED" is displayed.
The unit can be used.

Touch Sensor Tone

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

Display Setting

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

Manual Clock Adjustment

This adjustment can be done when the <Synchronize Clock> (page

31) is set as OFF. (KDC-X859)

1 Select Clock Adjustment mode

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Select the "Clock Adjust" display.

2 Enter Clock Adjust mode

Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.

The clock display blinks.

3 Adjust the hours

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

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Adjust the minutes

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

4 Exit Clock adjustment mode

Press the [MENU] button.

Date Adjustment

1 Select Date Adjust mode

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Select the "Date Adjust" display.

2 Enter Date Adjust mode

Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.

The date display blinks.

3 Selecting the item (day, month, or year) to adjust

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

The item that is blinking is item that can be adjusted.

4 Adjust each item

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

5 Repeat step 3 and 4 operation and adjust the date.
6 Exit Date adjustment mode

Press the [MENU] button.

Date Mode

Setting the date format.

1 Select Date Mode

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Select the "Date Mode" display.

2 Select the date format

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Function of the KDC-X859

Synchronize Clock

Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this unit's clock.

Display Setting

"SYNC OFF" Adjust the time manually.
"SYNC ON" Synchronizes the time.

It takes 3 to 4 minutes to synchronize the clock.

Selectable Illumination

Selecting the button illumination color as green or red.

Display Setting

"Button Color Green"/
"Button Green"

"Button Color Red"/
"Button Red"

The illumination color is green.

The illumination color is red.

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Menu system

Switching Display Type

Setting the Display type.

English

Display Setting

"Display Type A" Display type divided into Upper and

Lower parts.

"Display Type B" Display type that uses mainly the display

upper part.

"Display Type C" Full screen display type.

• "Display Type C" can't be selected in Standby.

• The display of each part can be changed.

- Switching Upper and Lower Part Display: (page 14)

- Switching Full Screen Display: (page 13)

- Icon/Spectrum analyzer Select: (page 32)

Switching Upper and Lower Part Display

For the setting method refer to the <Switching Upper and Lower
Part Display> (page 14)/<Switching the Standby Display> (page

13).

Function of the KDC-MP919/KDC-X759

Icon/Spectrum analyzer Select

This function permits switching of the Icon/Spectrum analyzer
display.

1 Select Icon/Spectrum analyzer Select mode

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Select the "Icon/Speana Select" display.

2 Select the Icon/Spectrum analyzer

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Function of the KDC-MP919/KDC-X759

Font Type Select

Selecting the display font.

1 Select Font Type Select Mode

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Select the "Font Select" display.

2 Select the font

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Function of the KDC-X859

Font Color Select

Selecting the display font color.

1 Select Font Color Select Mode

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Select the "Font Col Select" display.

2 Select the color

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Dimmer

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

Display Setting

"Dimmer ON" The display dims.
"Dimmer OFF" The display doesn't dim.

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OFF Wait Time Setting

Setting the time until the faceplate hide operation starts after the
power is turned OFF.
The faceplate can be removed only during the set time period.

Display and Setting

"Off Wait 0sec"

…

"Off Wait 3sec" (Original setting)

…

"Off Wait 25sec"

System Q

Setting display/don't display for the System Q factors (Bass
center frequency, Bass Q factor, Bass extend, Middle center
frequency, Middle Q factor, and Treble center frequency) in
Audio control.

Display Setting

"System Q ON" The System Q factors are displayed.
"System Q OFF" The System Q factors aren't displayed.

Built-in Amp Mute Setting <In Standby mode>

To ggles ON or OFF the mute control on the built-in amplifier.
Turning ON this control enhances the preout quality.

Display Setting

"Builtin AMP Mute OFF"/
"AMP Mute OFF"

"Builtin AMP Mute ON"/
"AMP Mute ON"

The built-in amplifier activates.

The built-in amplifier deactivates.

Dual Zone System <In Auxiliary input source>

Makes the sound different for the front channel and rear
channel.

Display Setting

"Zone 2 OFF" Both the front and rear are Auxiliary input sound.
"Zone 2 ON" The front is this unit's internal source, and the

rear is Auxiliary input sound.

• When the Dual Zone System is ON, there is no rear channel audio
control or other effect.

• When the Dual Zone System is being used the front channel can't
be used with External disc source.

• When you set the Dual zone system to ON while the non-fading
preout is switched ON, the sound of the non-fading preout isn’t
output.

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Menu system

Function of the KDC-X859/KDC-X759

B.M.S. (Bass Management System)

Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the

English

main unit.

Display Setting

"AMP Bass Flat" Bass boost level is flat.
"AMP Bass +6" Bass boost level is low (+6dB).
"AMP Bass +12" Bass boost level is mid (+12dB).
"AMP Bass +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 model that can be set from Flat to +18
dB, and the model that can be set from Flat to +12 dB.
When an amplifier that can only be set to +12 is connected to the
unit, "AMP Bass +18" won't work correctly even if it's selected.

Function of the KDC-X859/KDC-X759

B.M.S. Frequency Offset

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

Display Setting

"AMP Freq Normal" Boost with the normal central frequency
"AMP Freq Low" Drop the normal central frequency 20%

Function of the KDC-X859

Traffic Information

Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic
bulletin starts even when you aren't listening to the radio.

Display Setting

"TI OFF" The Traffic Information function is OFF.
"TI ON" The Traffic Information function is ON.

When it's ON, the "TI" indicator is ON.
When a traffic information station isn't being received the "TI"
indicator blinks.
When a traffic bulletin starts, "Traffic Info" is displayed it and it
switches to traffic information.

•During reception of a AM station when the Traffic Information
function is turned on ON it switches to a FM station.

•During reception of traffic information the adjusted volume is
automatically remembered, and the next time it switches to traffic
information it's automatically the remembered volume.

Receiving other traffic information stations (In tuner
source)

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Traffic information station switching can be done when listening to
the radio.

Auto Memory Entry <In Tuner mode>

For the operation method refer to <Auto Memory Entry> (page

20).

CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit)

<In FM reception>

Temporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono to
reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station.

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Display Setting

"CRSC ON" The CRSC is ON.
"CRSC OFF" The CRSC is OFF.

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

Auxiliary Input Display Setting & Station/Disc Naming

For selecting the display when switched to Auxiliary input
source. For the Station/Disc Naming refer to the <Station/Disc
Naming> (page 16).

Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown
below.

• "AUX"

• "TV"

• "VCP"

• "GAME"

• "PORTABLE"

• "DVD"

6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode

Press the [MENU] button.

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

1 Select Auxiliary input source

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "AUX" display.

2 Enter Menu mode

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

"MENU" is displayed.

3 Select Auxiliary input display setting mode

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Select the "Name Set" display.

4 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode

Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.

The presently selected Auxiliary input display is displayed.

5 Select the Auxiliary input display

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Text Scroll

Setting the displayed text scroll.

Display Setting

"Scroll Auto" Repeats scroll.
"Scroll Manual" Scrolls when the display changes.

The text scrolled is shown below.

• CD text

• Folder name/ File name/ MP3 text

• MD title

• Radio text

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Basic Operations of remote

English

Loading and Replacing the battery

Use one lithium battery (CR2025).
Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly,
following the illustration inside the case.

2WARNING

Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a doctor
immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed.

Do not set the remote on hot places such as above the dashboard.

Basic operations

[VOL.] buttons

Adjusting the volume.

[SRC] button

Each time the button is pressed the source switches.
For the source switching order refer to <Selecting the Source>
(page 10).

[ATT] button

Turning the volume down quickly.
When it is pressed again it returns to the previous level.

] button

[

*

Adjusting the Faceplate Angle.

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In Tuner source

[FM]/ [AM] buttons

Select the band.
Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the
FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.

[4]/ [¢] buttons

Tune up or down band.

[#0] — [#9] buttons

Press buttons [#1] — [#8] to recall preset stations.

[DIRECT] button

Enters and cancels the <Direct Access Tuning> (page 19) mode.

[38] button

Enters and cancels the <PTY (Program Type)> (page 22) mode.

[DNPP]/ [OK] button

Enters and cancels the <SNPP (Station Name Preset Play)> (page

20) mode.

In Disc source

[4]/ [¢] buttons

Doing track forward and backward.

[DISC+]/ [DISC–] buttons

Doing album forward and backward.

[38] button

Each time the button is pressed the song pauses and plays.

[DNPP]/ [OK] button

Enters and cancels the <DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)> (page

28) mode.

[#0] — [#9] buttons

When in <Direct Track Search> (page 25) and <Direct Album
Search> (page 26), enter the track/disc number.

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Accessories

External view

English

1

2

3

4

......... Number of items

.........1

.........2

.........2

.........2

Do not use any accessories other than those provided with your unit. If
you use other accessories, you may damage the unit.

External view

......... Number of items

5

6

7

8

Installation Procedure

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

disconnect the - battery.

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

3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness.

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

5. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.

6. Install the unit in your car.

7. Reconnect the - battery.

.........1

.........2

.........1

.........1

2WARNING

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

2CAUTION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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ANT CONT

ILLUMI

EXT.

CONT

P.CONT

+

+

+

+

FRONT L

FRONT R

REAR L

REAR R

–

+

REAR

NON

FADING

FRONT

Connecting Wires to Terminals

To KENWOOD disc changer/
DAB control input/KPA-SD100/
KPA-HD100/KPA-SS100 25

To connect these leads,
refer to the relevant
instruction manuals. 26

Fuse (10A) 27

Non-fading right output
(Red)12

Non-fading left output
(White) 49

Front right output (Red)13
Front left output (White)14

Rear right output (Red)11

Rear left output (White)10

FM/AM antenna input 15

If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. 3

4 When using the optional power amplifier,

connect to its power control terminal.

5 Depending on what antenna you are using,

connect either to the control terminal of the

motor antenna, or to the power terminal for the

booster amplifier of the film-type antenna.

7 To car light control switch

8 To "EXT.AMP.CONT." terminal of the amplifier

having the external amp control function.

Ignition key
switch 41

Car fuse
box
(Main fuse)

42

Battery

43

ACC 44

Power control wire (Blue/White)16

Motor antenna control wire (Blue)17

Dimmer control wire (Orange / White)19

External amplifier control wire
(Pink / Black) (KDC-X859/X759 only) 20

Car fuse box 45

Ignition wire (Red) 46

Battery wire (Yellow)

47

Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis) 48

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Wiring harness

(Accessory1)22

28

White/Black

White

30

31

Gray/Black

Gray

33

34

Green/Black

Green

36

37

Purple/Black

Purple

39

To front left
speaker 29

To front right
speaker 32

To rear left
speaker 35

To rear right
speaker 38

Installation (non-Japanese cars)

R

L

Firewall or metal support

Screw (M4X8)

English

(commercially
available)

Phillips truss head
sheet metal screw
(commercially available)

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

Metal mounting strap
(commercially
available)

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

Installation (Japanese-cars)

Factory-installed
Radio Bracket

Factory trim bezel

Accessory6
J-Car Bracket
(follow indications for L/R)

Accessory7
J-Car Trim Plate
(place thick part on bottom)

Factory-installed
Radio Bracket

To attach this unit, make sure the front of the control panel faces you
and fit it into the mounting sleeve by pressing the four corners of the
hard rubber frame at the same time.
Do not apply strong pressure to other sections than the corners;
otherwise troubles such as the impossibility of opening or closing the
panel may result.

For Toyota Car

After aligning the factory­installed radio bracket,
tighten the screws.

5mm

Damage to the unit will result from using screws other than those
provided.

A pair of J-Car Brackets (Accessory 6) are not used when fitting
in a Toyota car.

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8mm

Accessory4
for Toyota car

For Nissan Car

After aligning the J-Car
bracket with the factory­installed radio bracket,
tighten the screws.

8mm

Accessory3
for Nissan car

5mm

1 Insert the removal tool into the

indentations in the hard rubber
frame, and pull it gently until the
lock is released.

2 Remove the screw (M4X8) on

the back panel.

3 Insert the two removal tools

deeply into the slots on each
side, as shown.

4 Push upward the removal tool

toward the top, and pull out the
unit halfway while pressing
towards the inside.

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

Accessory8
Removal tool

Screw (M4X8)
(commercially
available)

Accessory2
Removal tool

Locking the faceplate to the unitRemoving the Unit

If you want to lock the faceplate to the unit so that it does not fall
off, follow the directions below.

1 Refer to the function "Removing the faceplate" (page 17) and

remove the faceplate.

2 Insert the provided screw into the hole at the center of the

bottom side of the faceplate which you have removed from the
unit.

Accessory5

3 Refer to the section "Removing the faceplate" (page 17) and then

reattaching the faceplate.

Never insert the taptite screws (ø2 X 4 mm) in any other screw holes
than the one specified. If you insert it in another hole, it will contract and
may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit.

5 Pull the unit all the way out with

your hands, being careful not to
drop it.

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Troubleshooting Guide

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

English

General

? The power does not turn ON.01

✔ The fuse has blown.

☞ After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with

one with the same rating.

✔ No ACC position on vehicle ignition.02

☞ Connect the same wire to the ignition as the battery wire.

? Nothing happens when the buttons are pressed.04

✔ The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.

☞ Press the reset button on the unit (page 5).

? There’s a source you can’t switch.06

✔ There’s no CD inserted.

☞ Set the media you want to listen to. If there’s no media in this

unit, you can't switch to each source.

? The faceplate does not open or close.09

✔ The faceplate is incorrectly attached.

☞ Reattach the faceplate correctly, See the section on <Removing

the Faceplate>(page 17).

? The memory is erased when the ignition is turned OFF.10

✔ The battery wire has not been connected to the proper terminal.

☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on

<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.

✔ The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected.11

☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on

<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.

? There’s no loudness effect.12

✔ You’re using Non-fading preout.

☞ Loudness has no effect in Non-fading preout.

? The Bass center frequency, Bass quality factor, Bass extend, Middle

center frequency, Middle quality factor, and Treble center frequency
can’t be adjusted.19

✔ The <System Q> (page 33) is set OFF.

☞ Set it ON.

? No sound can be heard, or the volume is low.

✔ The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side.21

☞ Center the fader and balance settings.

✔ The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected incorrectly.22

☞ Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness correctly.

See the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>.

✔ The values of Volume offset are low.24

☞ Increase the values of Volume offset. (page 11)

✔ The <Built-in Amp Mute Setting> (page 33) is ON.100

☞ Tu rn it OFF.

? The sound quality is poor or distorted.25

✔ One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car.

☞ Check the speaker wiring.

✔ The speakers are not wired correctly.27

☞ Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is

connected to a different speaker.

? Non-fading output, Non-fading Low Pass Filter and Non-fading

setting can’t be done.28

✔ The <Non-fading output> (page 16) is OFF.29

☞ Tu rn it ON.

✔ The <Dual zone system> (page 33) is ON.30

☞ Tu rn it OFF.

? There’s no Front High Pass Filter and Rear High Pass Filter effect.31

✔ The Non-fading preout is being used.

☞ There’s no effect in Non-fading preout.

? The Security Code item isn’t displayed in the Menu System.32

✔ The Security Code function is already activated.

☞ When the Security Code function is activated it isn’t displayed in

the menu items.

? The Touch Sensor Tone doesn’t sound.34

✔ The preout jack is being used.

☞ The Touch Sensor Tone can’t be output from the preout jack.

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Troubleshooting Guide

? Even though Synchronize Clock is ON, the clock can’t be adjusted.35

✔ The received RDS station isn’t sending time data.

☞ Receive another RDS station.

? Even though the vehicle light switch is turned ON, the unit’s display

won’t dim.36

✔ The dimmer wire isn’t connected.

☞ Connect the dimmer wire correctly.

? The Dimmer function doesn’t work. 38-1

✔ The Dimmer wire isn’t connected correctly.

☞ Check the Dimmer wire connection.

Tuner source

? Radio reception is poor.39

✔ The car antenna is not extended.

☞ Pull the antenna out all the way.

✔ The antenna control wire is not connected.40

☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on

<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.

? The desired frequency can’t be entered with the Direct Access Tuning.

✔ A station that can’t be received is being entered.

☞ Enter a station that can be received.

✔ You’re trying to enter a frequency with a 0.01 MHz unit.42

☞ What can be designated in the FM band is to 0.1 MHz.

Disc source

? "AUX" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode.50

✔ O-N switch is set to "O" side.

☞ Set the switch to "N" side.

✔ Unsupported disc changer is connected.51

☞ Connect the supported disc changer. (page 4)

? The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead.52

✔ The specified CD is quite dirty.

☞ Clean the CD.

✔ The CD is upside-down.53

☞ Load the CD with the labeled side up.

✔ The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified.54

☞ Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified

disc.

✔ The disc is severely scratched.55

☞ Tr y another disc instead.

? The specified track will not play.58

✔ Random play or magazine random play has been selected.

☞ Tu rn off random play or magazine random play.

? Track repeat, disc repeat, track scan, random play, and magazine

random play start by themselves.59

✔ The setting is not canceled.

☞ The settings for these functions remain on until the setting to off

or the disc ejected, even if the power is turned off or the source
changed.

? The specified track will not play.58-a

✔ Random play has been selected.

☞ Tu rn off random play.

? Cannot play CD-R or CD-RW.60

✔ Finalization processing is not being conducted for CD-R/CD-RW.

☞ Conduct finalization processing with CD recorder.

✔ A non-compatible CD changer is being used to play the CD-R/CD-

RW.61
☞ Use a CD changer compatible with CD-R/CD-RW to play.

? A CD ejects as soon as it is loaded.62

✔ The CD is upside-down.

☞ Load the CD with the labeled side up.

✔ The CD is quite dirty.63

☞ Clean the CD, referring to the section on <CD cleaning> (page 8).

? The disc won’t insert.65

✔ There’s already another disc inserted.

☞ Press the [0] button and remove the disc.

? Direct Track Search and Direct Album Search can’t be done.66-1

✔ Another function is ON.

☞ Tu rn Random Play or other functions OFF.

? Track Search can't be done.66-2

✔ For the albums first or last song.

☞ For each album, Track Search can't be done in the backward

direction for the first song or in the forward direction for the last
song.

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Troubleshooting Guide

MP3 source

? Cannot play an MP3.67

✔ Not conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, and Romeo.

English

☞ Use a medium conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, and

Romeo.

✔ The MP3 has no or invalid track name extension.68

☞ Add the ".MP3" extension to the MP3 track name.

✔ The media is scratched or dirty.69

☞ Clean the media, referring to the section on <CD cleaning> (page

8).

? Noise or no sound generated when an MP3 is played.70

✔ The track has the MP3 track name extension while it is not an MP3.

☞ Do not use the ".MP3" extension in non-MP3.

? Takes time before the unit starts playing MP3.71

✔ The medium contains many albums, tracks, and hierarchical levels.

☞ The unit checks all tracks on the loaded medium first. If the

medium has many tracks recorded, it may take a long time for the
unit before it starts playing MP3.

? Fails to play MP3 in the intended order.72

✔ The MP3 tracks were not written by the CD writer in the order in

which you wanted them to be played.
☞ Depending on the CD writer, you may be able to set the order in

which MP3 tracks are to be played by writing them onto a
medium with their track names beginning with play sequence
numbers such as "01" to "99".

? The sound skips when an MP3 is being played.73-1

✔ The media is scratched or dirty.

☞ Clean the media, referring to the section on <CD cleaning> (page

8).

✔ The recording condition is bad.73-2

☞ Record the media again or use another media.

? Can't display the ID3 tag information correctly.75

✔ Record is not made in conformity with the ID 3 tag version1.x.

☞ Record in conformity with the ID 3 tag version1.x.

? Can’t enter Album Select mode.101

✔ There’s no folder recorded in the MP3 media.

☞ Use a media with levels.

? The songs in the selected folder aren’t played in Album Select

mode.102

✔ There are no MP3 in the selected folder.

☞ Make sure there’s recorded content in the MP3 media.

? The MP3 track/album search takes time.78

✔ Many tracks are recorded on the media.

☞ When the media directory is complex, the track/album search can

take time.

? The MP3 related text isn’t displayed correctly.79

✔ A character is entered that this unit can't display.

☞ For the characters that can be used for MP3 text entry, refer to

<Notes on playing MP3> (page 6).

? The MP3 track time isn’t displayed correctly.80

✔ ---

☞ There are times when it isn’t displayed correctly according to the

MP3 recording conditions.

If the following situations, consult your nearest service
center:

• Even though the disc changer is connected, the Disc Changer source is
not ON, with "AUX" showing in the display during the Changer Mode.

• Even though no device (KCA-S210A, CA-C1AX, KDC-CPS87, KDC-CX87,
KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is connected, the
Auxiliary input is entered when switching modes.

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Troubleshooting Guide

The messages shown below display your systems
condition.

Eject: No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer.

The disc magazine is not completely loaded.

➪

Load the disc magazine properly.

No CD in the unit.

➪ Insert the CD.

No Disc: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.

➪

Load a disc into the disc magazine.

TOC Error: The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD

is scratched a lot.

➪ Clean the CD and load it correctly.

E-05: The CD is upside-down.

➪

Load the CD correctly.

E05

Blank Disc: Nothing has been recorded on the MD.

No Track Disc No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a

E11

title.

No Music Data:

Media was played that doesn’t have data recorded
that the unit can play.

➪

Use media that has data recorded that the unit can

E15

play.

No Panel The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to

this unit has been removed.

➪

Replace it.

E30

E-77: The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.

➪

Press the reset button on the unit. If the "E-77"
code does not disappear, consult your nearest
service center.

Mecha Error: Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the

unit is malfunctioning for some reason.

➪

Check the disc magazine. And then press the reset
button on the unit. If the "Mecha Error" code does
not disappear, consult your nearest service center.

E01

E02

E10

E77

E99

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Hold Error: The protective circuit in the unit activates when the

temperature inside the automatic disc changer
exceeds 60°C (140°F), stopping all operation.E0d

➪

Cool down the unit by opening the windows or
turning on the air conditioner. As the temperature
falls below 60°C (140°F), the disc will start playing
again.

NO NAME: Attempted to display DNPS during the CD play having

no disc names preset.

E51

NO TITLE: Attempted to display the disc title or track title while

the MD having no MD title is being played.E53

NO TEXT: • Attempted to display the disc text or track text

while the CD having no CD text is being played.E54

• Attempted to display text during reception of the
station that isn't sending text data.E55

• Attempted to display the ID3 tag while the MP3
having no ID3 tag is being played.E52

Waiting: Radio text data is being received.E56

Load: Discs are being exchanged in the Disc changer.E57-1

Reading: The unit is reading the data on the disc.

NO ACCESS: After setting it in the Disc Changer, DNPP was done

without having it been played at least 1 time.

••••••••
IN (Blink): The CD player section is not operating properly.

➪

Reinsert the CD. If the CD cannot be ejected or the

E58

E59

display continues to flash even when the CD has
been properly reinserted, please switch off the
power and consult your nearest service center.

Unsupported File:

Protected File:

A MP3 is played with a format that this unit can't
support.E63

➪

----

A copy-protected file is played.E64

➪

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Specifications

Specifications subject to change without notice.

FM tuner section

Frequency range (200 kHz space) ............87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz

English

Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) ....................9.3dBf (0.8 µV/75 Ω)

Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) ...............15.2dBf (1.6 µV/75 Ω)

Frequency response (±3.0 dB) ..............................30 Hz – 15 kHz

Signal to Noise ratio (MONO)..............................................70 dB

Selectivity (±400 kHz).......................................................≥ 80 dB

Stereo separation (1 kHz) ....................................................40 dB

AM tuner section

Frequency range (10 kHz space) ...................530 kHz – 1700 kHz

Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) .............................28 dBµ (25 µV)

CD player section

Laser diode ....................................................GaAlAs (λ=780 nm)

Digital filter (D/A)......................................8 Times Over Sampling

D/A Converter .......................................................................1 Bit

Spindle speed

(KDC-X859/ MP919) ..............1000 – 400 rpm (CLV 2times)

(KDC-X759) .........................................500 – 200 rpm (CLV)

Wow & Flutter........................................Below Measurable Limit

Frequency response (±1 dB).................................10 Hz – 20 kHz

Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) ......................................0.01 %

Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz) ..............................................105 dB

Dynamic range ....................................................................93 dB

Channel separation..............................................................95 dB

MP3 decode (KDC-X859/ MP919)

................Compliant with MPEG-1.0/2.0/2.5 Audio Layer-3

Audio section

Maximum output power.................................................50 W x 4

Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) ...............22 W x 4

Tone action

Bass : ..............................................................100 Hz ±10 dB

Middle : .............................................................1 kHz ±10 dB

Treble : ............................................................10 kHz ±10 dB

Preout level / Load (during disc play)....................4500 mV/10 kΩ

Preout impedance.................................................................80 Ω

General

Operating voltage (11 – 16V allowable) .............................14.4 V

Current consumption.............................................................10 A

Installation Size (W x H x D) .........................182 x 53 x 162 mm

7-3/16 x 2-1/16 x 6-3/8 inch

Weight...................................................................3.3 lbs (1.5 kg)

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