Kenwood KDC-MP922, KDC-X969, KDC-X869 User Manual

KDC-X969

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

KDC-X869
KDC-MP922

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-X969, KDC-X869, KDC-MP922 Serial number

© B64-2458-00/01 (KV)

Contents

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

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

English

About Sirius Satellite

radio tuner ......................................5

Notes on playing MP3/WMA .............6

Notes on Multi-function

Key System.....................................8

About CDs..........................................9

General features ..............................10

Power

Selecting the Source

Volume

Attenuator

Panel Position Setting

System Q

Non-fading Output

Speaker Setting

Audio Control

Display Mode Switching

Right Side Graphic Display Switching

Wallpaper selecting

Graphic part/ Spectrum Analyzer & Text Display

Switching
Left Side Graphic Display Switching
Text Display Switching
Switching the Standby Display
Font Color Select
Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Theft Deterrent Panel
Hiding the Control Panel
Dual Zone System

Tuner features..................................27

Tuning Mode
Tuning

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

RDS features....................................30

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

CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control

features.........................................32

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

Sirius tuner control features...........37

Select Sirius Satellite Radio Mode
Switching Seek Mode
Channel/Category Search
Direct Access Tuning
Selecting the Preset Band
Channel Preset Memory
Preset Tuning
Channel Scan
Text Scroll for Sirius tuner source

Menu system....................................40

Menu System
Security Code
Touch Sensor Tone
Manual Clock Adjustment
Date Adjustment
Date Mode
Synchronize Clock
DSI (Disabled System Indicator)
Selectable Illumination
Font Type Select
Dimmer
OFF Wait Time Setting
Eject angle setting
System Q Setting
Built-in Amp Mute Setting
B.M.S. (Bass Management System)
B.M.S. Frequency Offset
Traffic Information
CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit)
Sirius ID [ESN] display
Text Scroll
Built-in Auxiliary input Setting
CD Read Setting
Picture downloading

Basic Operations of remote ............47

Accessories......................................49

Installation Procedure .....................49

Connecting Wires to Terminals .......50

Installation .......................................51

Removing the Unit...........................52

Locking the Backpanel to the unit .53

Troubleshooting Guide ....................54

Specifications ..................................58

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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 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.
Unsupported connection may result in
damage.
Setting the "O-N" Switch to the "N" position for
the applicable KENWOOD disc changers/ CD
players.
The functions that can be used and the
information that can be displayed will differ
depending on the models being 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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WOW, SRS and the symbol are

trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.

WOW technology is incorporated under

license from SRS Labs, Inc.

About RDS

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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.

•We recommend the use of <Security Code>
(page 40) 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.

• There are places in this manual where lit
indicators are described; however, the only
time an indicator will light is in the following
settings.
KDC-X969: at <Text Display Switching>
(page 20), when the lower text display part is
set to "CLOCK".
KDC-X869/KDC-MP922: when Display Mode
is set to "Display Type A" .

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.

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.

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.

About Sirius Satellite radio tuner

Refer to the Sirius tuner control features of
this manual for the operation method of Sirius
Satellite radio tuner KTC-SR901 (optional
accessory) when connected.

Notes on playing MP3/WMA

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

English

Acceptable media

The MP3/WMA 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: 100 (KDC-X969)

MP3/WMA 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/WMA encoder and CD writer

Do the following setting when compressing audio data in MP3/WMA
data with the MP3/WMA encoder.

•Transfer bit rate MP3: 8 —320 kbps
WMA: 48 —192 kbps

• Sampling frequency
MP3: 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
WMA: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz

50 (KDC-X869/ KDC-MP922)

Play mode may not be possible when portions of the functions of
Windows Media Player 9 or higher are used.

When you use your CD writer to record MP3/WMA 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 and Contents Description

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/WMA which have the
MP3/WMA extension (.MP3/.WMA).

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/WMA data is loaded, the unit checks
all the data on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or
non-MP3/WMA files, therefore, it takes a long time until the unit starts
playing MP3/WMA.
In addition, it may take time for the unit to move to the next
MP3/WMA file or a File Search or Folder 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/WMA
with the MP3/WMA extension.
The unit mistakes non-MP3/WMA
they have the MP3/WMA extension.

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

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files for MP3/WMA data as long as

file

MP3/WMA 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, Folder Search, File Search, or for Folder
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/WMA 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 Folder Search, File Search, or Folder Select as shown below.

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

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

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

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Notes on Multi-function Key System

REPEAT



PNL 2-ZN

RTN NEXT

RTN NEXT

M.RDM

Multi-function Key System serves to control various functions
with the [2] — [5] buttons.

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

English

What's 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 [2] — [5]
button above the button.
Pressing the [2] — [5] 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 [2] — [5]
button, they are divided into multiple function groups (referred to as
sections in this manual) for registration.
Press the [NEXT] button to switch the sections.
If the display of the desired function is not shown, press the [NEXT]
button 1 to 3 times to switch the sections until the wanted function
display is shown.

Example: Function display of CD & External disc source

REPEAT M.RDM

Real operational example of the Multi-function 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

switch 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 the [3] button under the "RDM" function display is
pressed the Random Play is turned ON/OFF.

PNL

"M.RDM" is displayed when an optional accessory is connected.

2-ZN

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About CDs

Handling CDs

• Don’t 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.

• 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.

• This unit can only play the CDs with

.

It may not correctly play disks which do not
have the 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 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.

CD accessories

Don’t use disc type accessories.

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General features

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English

KDC-X969

KDC-X869/KDC-MP922

Power

Turning ON the Power

Turn the vehicle ignition ON.

The panel appears.

Turing OFF the Power

Turn the vehicle ignition OFF.

The panel hides.

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

When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 40) is displayed
as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF".

Selecting the Source

Press the [SRC] button.

Source required Display

Sirius tuner (Optional accessory) "SIRIUS"
Tuner "TUNER"
CD "CD"
External disc (Optional accessory) "DISC CH"/"DISC"
Auxiliary input (Optional accessory) "AUX1"
Internal auxiliary input "AUX"
Standby (Illumination only mode) "ALL OFF"

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Volume

Increasing Volume

Turn the [VOLUME CONTROL] knob clockwise.

Decreasing Volume

Turn the [VOLUME CONTROL] knob counterclockwise.

Attenuator

Turning the volume down quickly.

Press the [ATT] button.

Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator turns ON or OFF.
When it’s ON, "ATT ON" is displayed.

Panel Position Setting

Setting the angle or back-forward position of the control panel.

1 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "PNL" is displayed above the [4]
button.

2 Enter Panel Position Setting mode

Press the [4] ("PNL") button.

3 Select the item for adjustment

Press the desired [2] — [5] button.
Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted
switch as shown below.

Adjustment Item Button Display

The panel tilts upwards [2] "ANG–"
The panel tilts downwards [3] "ANG+"
The panel slides backward [4] "SLD–"
The panel slides forward [5] "SLD+"

4 Exit Panel Position Setting mode

Press the [RTN] button.

The control panel may be interfered with the shift lever or another
part depending on the angles of the control panel.
Set the angle to avoid any interference.

No sound is produced while the panel is operating.

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General features

System Q

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

English

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

SRS WOW "SRS WOW"
Flat "FLAT"
User memory "User Preset"
Rock "ROCK"
Pops "POPS"
Easy "EASY"
Top 40 "TOP40"
Jazz "JAZZ"

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

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

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

• When <Dual Zone System> (page 26) is set to ON, the setting of
SRS WOW is disabled.

When it’s ON, "Non Fader ON" is displayed.

Speaker Setting

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

1 Enter Standby

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "ALL OFF" display.

2 Enter Speaker Setting mode

Press the [Q] button.

"Speaker Setting" is displayed.

3 Select the Speaker type

Press the [2] — [5] button.

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

Speaker type Button Display

OFF [2] "OFF"
For 5 & 4 in. speaker [3] "5/4inch"
For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker [4] "6*9/6inch"
For the OEM speaker [5] "O.E.M."

4 Exit Speaker Setting mode

Press the [Q] button.

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.

Audio Control

1 Select the source for adjustment

Press the [SRC] button.

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2 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "AUD" is displayed above the
[2] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 8).

3 Enter Audio Control mode

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

4 Select the Adjustment item section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until the desired Adjustment item is
displayed above the [2] — [5] button.

1st section

Adjustment Item Button Display

Bass [2] "BASS"
Middle [3] "MID"
Treble [4] "TRE"
Balance & Fader [5] "BL/F"

2nd section

Adjustment Item Button Display

High Pass Filter [2] "HPF"
Low Pass Filter* [3] "LPF"
Loudness [4] "LOUD"
WOW [5] "WOW"

3rd section

Adjustment Item Button Display

Volume offset [2] "VOFF"
Non-Fading* [3] "N-F"

5 Select the Audio Control item for adjustment

Press the [2] — [5] button.

Each time the [2] — [5] button is pressed the adjustable audio
items are switched among ranges of all stage section's tables on
the following pages.

6 Adjust the Audio Control item

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

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

7 Exit Audio Control mode

Press the [RTN] button.

• The loudness setting can also be adjusted by pressing the [4]
button.

• WOW can be set when SRS WOW or User memory is selected at
<System Q> (page 12).

•

* This mode is available only when <Non-fading Output> (page

12) is ON.

• The Loudness can not be set when SRS WOW is selected at
<System Q> (page 12).

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General features

1st section

[2] button

English

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

[3] button

Adjustment Item Display Range

Middle Center**
Frequency

Middle level "MID"/"Middle" –8 — +8
Middle Q Factor** "MID Q"/"Middle Q" 1.0/2.0

[4] button

Adjustment Item Display Range

Treble Center**
Frequency

Treble level "TRE"/"Treble" –8 — +8

[5] button

Adjustment Item Display Range

Balance "Balance" Left 15 — Right 15
Fader "Fader" Rear 15 — Front 15

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

"MID FRQ"/"Middle FRQ" 0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0 kHz

"TRE FRQ"/"Treble FRQ"

10.0/12.5/15.0/

17.5 kHz

• 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%.

•

** KDC-X969/ KDC-X869 only

2nd section

[2] button

Adjustment Item Display Range

Front High Pass Filter "HPF Front" Through/40/60/80/100/

120/150/180/220 Hz

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

120/150/180/220 Hz

[3] button

Adjustment Item Display Range

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

[4] button

Adjustment Item Display Range

Loudness "Loudness" ON/OFF

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[5] button

Adjustment Item Display Range

WOW "SRS WOW" Low/High/OFF
TruBass "SRS TruBass" ON/OFF
FOCUS "FOCUS" Low/High/OFF
SRS "SRS" ON/OFF

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

• WOW: TruBass, FOCUS and SRS are all set to values shown

below.

WOW TruBass FOCUS SRS

High ON High ON
Low ON Low ON
OFF OFF OFF OFF

•TruBass: Assisting the playback for the super bass sound.

• FOCUS: Adjusts the sound image by changing the vertical position

of the speakers virtually.

• SRS: Making a natural 3D sound field.

• SRS cannot be set in tuner source.

3rd section

[2] button

Adjustment Item Display Range

Volume offset "Volume Offset" –8 — ±0

[3] button

Adjustment Item Display Range

Non-Fading level "NF Level" –15 — +15
Non-Fading Phase "NF Phase" Normal (0°)/Reverse (180°)

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

from the basic volume.

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Graphic part

Function display

Indicator
display

Upper text display part

Lower text display part

Function display

Right side graphic part

Left side
graphic part

Right side graphic part

Left side
graphic part

Function display

Upper text display part

Lower text display part

Left side
graphic part

Function display

General features

Display Mode Switching

Switching the display mode.

English

1 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the
[3] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 8).

2 Enter display control mode

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

3 Select the display mode

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

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

KDC-X969

Display Mode Display

"Display:A"

"Display:B"

"Display:C"

KDC-X869/MP922

Display Mode Display

"Display Type A"

"Display Type B"

"Display Type C"

Graphic part

Spectrum analyzer& Text display part

4 Exit display control mode

Press the [RTN] button.

• If the [1] — [6] button or the [NEXT] button is pressed while

"Display Type C" is selected, "Display Type C" is temporarily
switched to "Display Type B" and the function item is displayed.
After the operation is completed, "Display Type B" is returned to
"Display Type C".

• If <Dual Zone System> (page 26) is turned ON while "Display Type
B" or "Display Type C" is selected, the display is automatically
switched to "Display Type A".

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Function of the KDC-X969

Right Side Graphic Display Switching

Switching the Right side graphic Display.

1 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the
[3] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 8).

2 Enter display control mode

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

3 Select the Right side graphic display

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

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

Right side graphic display

Demonstration
Movie 1
Movie 2
Movie 3
Downloaded movie
Spectrum analyzer 1
Spectrum analyzer 2
Spectrum analyzer 3
Spectrum analyzer 4
Spectrum analyzer 5
Wallpaper

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

•A downloaded movie can be selected when it has been
downloaded into this unit.
Refer to <Picture downloading> (page 46).

•Wallpapers can be changed.
This unit comes with 3 types of wallpaper registered.
A downloaded wallpaper is added to the place after the last
original wallpaper of this unit.
Refer to <Wallpaper selecting> (page 18).

4 Exit display control mode

Press the [RTN] button.

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General features

Function of the KDC-X969

Wallpaper selecting

Select a wallpaper to display when Display Type is set to

English

"Display Type B" or "Display Type C".

1 Select the wallpaper display

Refer to <Right Side Graphic Display Switching> (page 17).

2 Select the wallpaper

Display the wallpapers one after another and select one

1 Turn the wallpaper scan ON

Press the [38] button.

Each time the button is pressed the Wallpaper scan is turned
ON and OFF.
When it's ON, "SCAN" is displayed.
When it’s ON, each wallpaper is displayed every several
seconds.

2 At the wallpaper you want to display

Press the [38] button.

Select wallpaper manually

1 Turn the wallpaper scan OFF.

Press the [38] button.

Each time the button is pressed the Wallpaper scan is turned
ON and OFF.

2 Select the wallpaper.

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Each time the button is pressed the wallpaper changes.

3 Exit Display Control mode

Press the [RTN] button.

Function of the KDC-X869/KDC-MP922

Graphic part/ Spectrum Analyzer & Text Display
Switching

Switching the graphic Display/ Spectrum analyzer & Text display.

1 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the
[3] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 8).

2 Enter display control mode

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

3 Select the graphic display

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

Refer to the table described later for setting items.

Select the Spectrum analyzer & Text display part display

(Only when Display Type is "Display Type C")

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Refer to the table described later for setting items.

4 Exit display control mode

Press the [RTN] button.

The setting of this function is available while "Display Type B" or
"Display Type C" is selected for the Display mode.

Graphic display

Demonstration
Spectrum analyzer 1
Spectrum analyzer 2
Spectrum analyzer 3
Spectrum analyzer 4
Spectrum analyzer 5

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Graphic

Spectrum analyzer & Text display part

In Tuner source

Information Display

Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S+CLK"
Spectrum Analyzer "S/ANA"
Date "DATE"
Radio text,

"R-TXT"

Program Service name or Frequency
Station name,

"SNPS"

Program Service name or Frequency

In CD & External disc source

Information Display

Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S+CLK"
Spectrum Analyzer "S/ANA"
Date "DATE"
Disc title "D-TTL"
Track title "T-TTL"
Disc name "DNPS"

In MP3 source

Information Display

Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S+CLK"
Spectrum Analyzer "S/ANA"
Date "DATE"
Song title & Artist name "TITLE"
Album name & Artist name "ALBUM"
Folder name "FOLDR"
File name "FILE"
Disc name "DNPS"

In Auxiliary input source

Information Display

Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S+CLK"
Spectrum Analyzer "S/ANA"
Date "DATE"

In Sirius tuner source

Information Display

Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S+CLK"
Spectrum Analyzer "S/ANA"
Date "DATE"
Channel Name "CH"
Song Title "SONG"
Artist Name "ARTST"
Composer name "CMPSR"
Label "LABEL"
Comment "COMNT"

• If the Disc title, Track title, Song title & Artist name, or Album
name & Artist name is selected when the disc which does not
have Disc title, Track title, Song title, Album name, or Artist name
is played, track number and play time are displayed.

•If the text for the Sirius tuner source, including Channel name, etc.
is selected when the channel which does not have text for the
Sirius tuner source, including Channel name, etc. is played, band &
channel number is displayed.

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General features

Left Side Graphic Display Switching

Switching the Left side graphic Display.

English

1 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the
[3] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 8).

2 Enter display control mode

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

3 Switch the Left graphic part

Press the [4] ("GRPH") button.

Each time the button is pressed the Left side graphic part
switches as shown below.

Left side graphic part

Source graphic
Spectrum analyzer 1
Spectrum analyzer 2
Spectrum analyzer 3
Spectrum analyzer 4
Spectrum analyzer 5
Spectrum analyzer 6
Spectrum analyzer 7
Blank

4 Exit display control mode

Press the [RTN] button.

If <Dual Zone System> (page 26) is turned ON while the spectrum
analyzer is displayed, the left side graphic display automatically
displays the source graphic.

Function of the KDC-X969

Text Display Switching

Switching the text display.

1 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the
[3] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 8).

2 Enter display control mode

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

3 Enter text select mode

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

4 Select the text in the upper text display part

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Select the text in the lower text display part

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Refer to the table described later for setting items.

5 Exit Display Control mode

Press the [RTN] button.

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

• Upper text display part cannot display the same information as
Lower text display part.

• The Album name cannot be displayed during WMA play.

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The text display in the Upper text display part

In Tuner source

Information Display

Station name,

"BAND+ch+SNPS"

Program Service name or Frequency
Radio text,

"R-TEXT"

Program Service name or Frequency
Frequency "BAND+ch+FREQ"

In CD & External disc source

Information Display

Disc title "DISC-TITLE"
Track title "TRACK-TITLE"
Track number & Play time "P-Time"
Disc name "DNPS"

In MP3/WMA source

Information Display

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

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 "Label Name"
Comment "Comment"
Band & Channel Number "Channel Number"

• Auxiliary input name is displayed for the Auxiliary input source.

• If the Disc title, Track title, Song title & Artist name, or Album
name & Artist name is selected when the disc which does not
have Disc title, Track title, Song title, Album name, or Artist name
is played, track number and play time are displayed.

•If the text for the Sirius tuner source, including Channel name, etc.
is selected when the channel which does not have text for the
Sirius tuner source, including Channel name, etc. is played, band &
channel number is displayed.

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General features

The text display in the Lower text display part

English

In Tuner source

Information Display

Indicator & Clock (KDC-X969 only) "CLOCK"
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S/ANA+CLOCK"
Spectrum Analyzer "S/ANA"
Date "DATE"
Radio text or Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "R-TEXT"

In CD & External disc source

Information Display

Indicator & Clock (KDC-X969 only) "CLOCK"
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S/ANA+CLOCK"
Spectrum Analyzer "S/ANA"
Date "DATE"
Disc Title "DISC-TITLE"
Track Title "TRACK-TITLE"
Disc name "DNPS"

In MP3/WMA source

Information Display

Indicator & Clock (KDC-X969 only) "CLOCK"
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S/ANA+CLOCK"
Spectrum Analyzer "S/ANA"
Date "DATE"
Song title & Artist name "TITLE/ARTIST"
Album name & Artist name "ALBUM/ARTIST"
Folder name "FOLDER NAME"
File name "FILE NAME"
Disc name "DNPS"

In Auxiliary input source

Information Display

Indicator & Clock (KDC-X969 only) "CLOCK"
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S/ANA+CLOCK"
Spectrum Analyzer "S/ANA"
Date "DATE"

In Sirius tuner source

Information Display

Indicator & Clock (KDC-X969 only) "CLOCK"
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S/ANA+CLOCK"
Spectrum Analyzer "S/ANA"
Date "DATE"
Channel Name "Channel Name"
Song Title "Song Title"
Artist Name "Artist Name"
Composer name "Composer Name"
Label "Label Name"
Comment "Comment"

• If <Dual Zone System> (page 26) is turned ON while the spectrum
analyzer is displayed, the spectrum analyzer is not displayed.

• If the Disc title, Track title, Song title & Artist name, or Album
name & Artist name is selected when the disc which does not
have Disc title, Track title, Song title, Album name, or Artist name
is played, Spectrum Analyzer & Clock are displayed.

• If the text for the Sirius tuner source, including Channel name, etc.
is selected when the channel which does not have text for the
Sirius tuner source, including Channel name, etc. is played,
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock are displayed.

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Switching the Standby Display

Switching the information displayed in Standby.

1 Enter Standby

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "ALL OFF" display.

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

2 Enter display control mode

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

3 Enter text select mode

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

4 Switch the display

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Each time the button is pressed the display switches.

KDC-X969

Information Display

Standby display & Clock "ALL OFF" & "CLOCK"
Standby display "ALL OFF"
Date & Clock "DATE" & "CLOCK"

KDC-X869/MP922

Information Display

Date & Clock "DATE" & "CLOCK"
Standby display "ALL OFF"

Function of the KDC-X869/KDC-MP922

Font Color Select

Selecting the display font color.

1 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the
[3] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 8).

2 Enter display control mode

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

3 Switch the Font color

Press the [4] ("CLR") button.

Repeatedly press the button, nine kinds of Font colors are shown
in turn.

4 Exit display control mode

Press the [RTN] button.

KDC-X869/MP922: While "Display Type C" is selected for the Display

mode the date is only displayed.

5 Exit Display Control mode

Press the [RTN] button.

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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 MD.

2 Enter name set mode

Press the [NAME.S] button for at least 2 seconds.

"Name Set" is displayed.

3 Move the cursor to the enter character position

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

4 Select the character type

Press the [2] — [4] button.

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

Character type Button

Alphabet (Upper case/ Lower case) [2] ("A • a")
Numbers and symbols [3] ("1")
Special characters (Accent characters) [4] ("CHAR")

5 Select the characters

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Characters can be entered by using a remote with a 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

6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 and enter the name.
7 Exit name set mode

Press the [NAME.S] button.

• 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.

Auxiliary Input Display Setting

Selecting the display when this device is switched to Auxiliary
input source.

1 Select Auxiliary input source

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "AUX"/"AUX1" display.

2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode

Press the [NAME.S] button for at least 2 seconds.

The presently selected AUX Name is blinks.

3 Select the Auxiliary input display

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Each time the button is pressed it switches through the below
displays.

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

Removing the Backpanel

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

second.

Turn OFF the power, and the control panel becomes horizontal.

After the set time passes in <OFF Wait Time Setting> (page 43), the
panel is closed.

2 Remove the Backpanel forward.

When <DSI (Disabled System Indicator)> (page 42) is set to ON,
DSI blinks.

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

• Do not expose the Backpanel 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 Backpanel

1 Set the Backpanel to the panel bracket.
2 Hold down on the Backpanel until it is locked.

General features

Hiding the Control Panel

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

English

Hiding the control panel

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

When the time set in <OFF Wait Time Setting> (page 43) lapses,
the panel is hidden and the power turns OFF.

Showing the control panel

Press the left part at the lower side of the panel.

2 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "2-ZN" is displayed above the
[5] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 8).

3 Enter the Dual Zone System Control mode

Press the [5] ("2-ZN") button.

4 Select the item for adjustment

Press the desired [2] — [3] button.

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

Adjustment Item Button Display Range

Dual Zone System [2] "ON"/"OFF" ON/OFF
Dual Zone System

Front & Rear

[3] "F R" Front/Rear

j

The panel is opened to enable the operation.

Dual Zone System <In Sirius Tuner, External disc,
or Auxiliary input source>

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

1 Select the source

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the source sound to be output from the Dual zone
channel.

Dual Zone System Rear: The sound of the source selected with step

1 is outputted from rear, and the sound of
the source selected with step 6 is
outputted from front.

Dual Zone System Front: The sound of the source selected with

step 1 is outputted from front, and the
sound of the source selected with step 6
is outputted from rear.

5 Exit the Dual Zone System Control mode

Press the [RTN] button.

6 Select the source

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the source sound to be output from the other source
channel.

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• The Dual Zone System can be used with the sources shown

NAME.S NF

RTN NEXT

DAB

AME

AUTO/

AME

1-6

SRC

NEXT

4

¢

AM

FM

below.

- Internal auxiliary input

- KCA-S210A

- CA-C1AX

- External disc changer/ player

- Sirius satellite radio tuner

• While Dual Zone System is ON, the setting of Dual Zone System
Front or Rear is disabled.
Set Dual Zone System Front or Rear first, and then set the Dual
Zone System to ON.

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

• When you use the Dual Zone System by selecting the optional
accessory source for the output of the Dual zone channel, you
cannot select another optional accessory source as the source for
the Internal source channel.

• 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.

• When "SRS WOW" is selected at <System Q> (page 12), the Dual
Zone System cannot be turned on and off.
Also set all the <Audio Control> (page 12) WOW items to OFF.
The Dual Zone System cannot be turned on and off if even one of
the items is set to ON.

Tuner features

KDC-X969

Preset station number

ST indicator

KDC-X869/KDC-MP922

Frequency displayBand display

Preset station number

Frequency displayBand display

ST indicator

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Tuner features

Tuning Mode

Choose the tuning mode.

English

Press the [AUTO] button.

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

Tuning mode Display Operation

seek

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.

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

"Auto1"Auto seek

"Auto2"Preset station

"Manual"Manual

Automatic search for
a station.

Search in order of the
stations in the Preset
memory.

Normal manual tuning
control.

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 Select the frequency to put in the memory

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

3 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "[1]" — "[6]" are displayed above
the [1] — [6] buttons.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 8).

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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

RDS features

NAME.S NF

RTN NEXT

DAB

AME

1-6

4

¢

SCRLPTY

AM

FM

English

KDC-X969

KDC-X869/KDC-MP922

Radio text

Radio text

Program Service name

Program Service name

Radio Text Scroll

Scrolling the displayed radio text.

Press the [SCRL] button.

PTY (Program Type)

Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station.

1 Enter PTY mode

Press the [PTY] button.

"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.

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"

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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 type below.
Music: No.7
Speech: No.3

• The Program Type can be put in the [1]
called up quickly. Refer to the <Program Type preset> (page 31).

— 19, 21

— 6, 20, 22 — 26

— [6] button memory and

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.

3 Register the Program Type

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

Confirming the Program Type

Press the [SCRL] button.

The Program Type is displayed for 5 seconds.

4 Exit PTY mode

Press the [PTY] button.

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 30).

2 Preset the Program Type

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

Calling up the preset Program Type

1 Enter PTY mode

Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 30).

2 Call up the Program Type

Press the desired [1] — [6] button.

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 30).

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CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features

NAME.S NF

RTN NEXT

DAB

AME

2-5

SRC

NEXT

4

¢

AM

FM

SCRL

38

English

Playing CD & MP3/WMA

When there is no disc inserted

1 Open the panel to insert disc

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 model that can play WMA is shown below.

KDC-X969

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

When a disc is inserted

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "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 Return the panel to the original position

Press the [0] button.

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

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The MP3/WMA media that this unit can play are CD-ROM, CD-R,
and CD-RW.
The medium formats must be ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, Joliet, or
Romeo. The methods and precautions to be followed for writing
MP3/WMA data are covered in <Notes on playing MP3/WMA>
(page 6). Check that section before creating your MP3/WMA 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

"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/File Search

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

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Disc/ Folder Search

(Disc Search: Function of disc changer)

(Folder Search: Function of MP3/WMA)

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

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Direct Track/File Search (Function of remote)

(Direct File Search: Function of MP3/WMA)

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

1 Enter the track/file number

Press the number buttons on the remote.

2 Do Track/File Search

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Canceling Direct Track/File Search

Press the [38] button.

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CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features

Direct Disc Search

Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number.

English

1 Enter the disc number

Press the number buttons on the remote.

2 Do Disc Search

Press the [DISC+] or [DISC–] button.

Canceling Direct Disc Search

Press the [38] button.

(Function of disc changers with remote)

Input "0" to select disc 10.

In CD & External disc source

Repeat play Display

Track Repeat "Repeat ON"/

"Track Repeat ON"
Disc Repeat (In Disc Changer) "Disc Repeat ON"
OFF "Repeat OFF"

In MP3/WMA source

Repeat play Display

File Repeat "File Repeat ON"
Folder Repeat "Folder Repeat ON"
OFF "Repeat OFF"

Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat

Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or MP3/WMA folder
you're listening to.

1 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "REPEAT"/"REP" is displayed
above the [4] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 8).

2 Turn ON/OFF the Repeat Play

Press the [4] ("REPEAT"/"REP") button.

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

Scan Play

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

1 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeat to press the button until "SCAN" is displayed above the
[2] button.

2 Start Scan Play

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

"Scan ON" is displayed.

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

Press the [2] button.

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Random Play

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

1 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "RDM" is displayed above the
[3] button.

2 Turn ON/OFF the Random Play

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

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

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.

1 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "M.RDM" is displayed above
the [5] button.

2 Turning ON/OFF the Magazine Random Play

Press the [5] ("M.RDM") button.

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.

Text/Title Scroll

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

Press the [SCRL] button.

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.

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CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features

Folder Select (Function of MP3/WMA)

Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to.

English

1 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "FSEL" is displayed above the
[5] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 8).

2 Enter Folder Select mode

Press the [5] ("FSEL") button.

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

KDC-X969

<Folder name display>
Displays the current folder name.

<Folder number display>
Displays the number in the folder belonging to the currently selected folder.

KDC-X869/MP922

<Folder name display>
Displays the current folder name.

<Folder number display>
Displays the number in the folder belonging to the currently selected folder.

3 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 [4] ("HOME") button.

Scrolling the folder name display

Press the [SCRL] button.

4 Decide the folder to play

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

The Folder Select mode releases, and the MP3/WMA in the
folder being displayed is played.

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

Canceling the Folder Select mode

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

Sirius tuner control features

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Select Sirius Satellite Radio Mode

Selecting the Sirius Satellite Radio Tuner (optional accessory)
connected to this unit.

Selecting Sirius Mode

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "SIRIUS" display.

•You need to subscribe to SIRIUS to receive the service by Sirius
Satellite Radio. Consult SIRIUS if "CALL 888-539 SIRIUS TO
SUBSCRIBE" appears.

• It may take a little time to start receiving after you selected the
SIRIUS source.

• If the signal receiving fails, "Acquiring Signal" appears.

Switching Seek Mode

Sets the seeking mode.

Press the [AUTO] button.

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

Display Operation

"Seek Mode Channel" Normal manual seeking control.
"Seek Mode Preset" Search in order of the channels in the

Preset memory.

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Sirius tuner control features

Channel/Category Search

Selecting the channel and category you want to receive.

English

1 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "CH+"/ "CH–"/ "CS+"/ "CS–" is
displayed above the [2] — [5] button.

2 Select the item for adjustment

Press the desired [2] — [5] button.
Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted
switch as shown below.

Adjustment Item Button Display

Search down in category [2] "CS–"
Search up in category [3] "CS+"
Search down for channel

in selected category
Search up for channel

in selected category

[4] "CH–"

[5] "CH+"

Canceling Direct Access Tuning

Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.

• If you make no button operation for 10 seconds, the Direct Access
Tuning mode is automatically canceled.

•You can set up to Channel number 223.

• If there is no signal in the input Channel, "NO CHANNEL" appears.

• If you cannot receive any signal in the input Channel due to a bad
condition on radio wave or another problem, "Acquiring Signal"
appears.

Selecting the Preset Band

Press the [FM] button.

Each time the button is pressed the preset band switches
between the SR1, SR2, SR3 and SR4.

You cannot operate this unit until all the Category information is
acquired.

Direct Access Tuning (Function of remote)

Entering the channel and tuning.

1 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode

Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.

2 Enter the channel

Press the number buttons.

3 Do Channel Search

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Channel Preset Memory

Putting the channel in the memory.

1 Select the preset band

Press the [FM] button.

2 Select the channel to put in the memory

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

3 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "[1]" — "[6]" are displayed above
the [1] — [6] buttons.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 8).

4 Put the channel in the memory

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

The preset number display blinks 1 time.

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On each band, 1 channel can be put in the memory on each [1]
— [6] button.

Only the channel number is stored. Category information is not
stored.

Preset Tuning

Calling up the channels in the memory.

1 Select the preset band

Press the [FM] button.

2 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "[1]" — "[6]" are displayed above
the [1] — [6] buttons.

3 Call up the channel

Press the desired [1] — [6] button.

Channel Scan

Every receivable Channel is checked for 10 seconds.

1 Start Channel Scan

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

The channel number display blinks.

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

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

Text Scroll for Sirius tuner source

Scrolls the displayed channel name and other items.

Press the [SCRL] button.

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Menu system

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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"/"Beep ON" or
"Beep:OFF"/"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.

Security Code <In Standby mode>

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

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

Manual Clock Adjustment

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

42) is set as OFF.

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.

Adjust the minutes

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

4 Exit Clock adjustment mode

Press the [MENU] button.

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Menu system

Date Adjustment

1 Select Date Adjust mode

English

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 items that are blinking are items 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.

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.

DSI (Disabled System Indicator)

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

Display Setting

"DSI:ON"/"DSI ON" LED flashes.
"DSI:OFF"/"DSI OFF" LED OFF.

Selectable Illumination

Selecting the button illumination color as green or red.

Display Setting

"Button:Red"/"Button Color Red" The illumination color is

red.

"Button:Green"/"Button Color Green" The illumination color is

green.

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Function of the KDC-X969

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.

Dimmer

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

Display Setting

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

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 0sec"

…

"Off Wait: 3sec"/"Off Wait 3sec" (Original setting)

…

"Off Wait:25sec"/"Off Wait 25sec"

Eject angle setting <In Standby mode>

This function sets the opening and closing operation of a panel
when a disc is inserted and when it is ejected.

Display Setting

"Ejct Angle:Slope"/
"Ejct Angle Slope"

"Ejct Angle:Level"/
"Ejct Angle Level"

Opens and closes the panel while
maintaining the angle of the
control panel to the set angle.

Opens and closes the panel after
setting the angle of the control
panel to the horizontal position.

Function of the KDC-X969/KDC-X869

System Q Setting

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"/
"System Q ON"

"System Q:OFF"/
"System Q OFF"

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The System Q factors are
displayed.

The System Q factors aren't
displayed.

Menu system

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.

English

Display Setting

"AMP Mute:OFF"/

The built-in amplifier activates.

"AMP Mute OFF"

"AMP Mute:ON"/

The built-in amplifier deactivates.

"AMP Mute ON"

Function of the KDC-X969/KDC-X869

B.M.S. (Bass Management System)

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

Display Setting

"AMP Bass:Flat"/"AMP BASS Flat" Bass boost level is flat.
"AMP Bass:+6"/"AMP BASS +6" Bass boost level is low

"AMP Bass:+12"/"AMP BASS +12" Bass boost level is mid

"AMP Bass:+18"/"AMP BASS +18" Bass boost level is high

• 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"/"AMP BASS +18" won't work correctly even
if it's selected.

(+6dB).

(+12dB).

(+18dB).

Function of the KDC-X969/KDC-X869

B.M.S. Frequency Offset

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

Display Setting

"AMP FRQ:Normal"/"AMP FRQ Normal" Boost with the normal

central frequency

"AMP FRQ:Low"/"AMP FRQ Low" Drop the normal central

frequency 20%

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

When it's ON, "Traffic Info" is displayed.
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.

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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.

Display Setting

"CRSC:ON"/"CRSC ON" The CRSC is ON.
"CRSC:OFF"/"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.

Sirius ID [ESN] display <In Sirius tuner source>

Displaying the Sirius ID(Electronic Serial Number) display

Display

"ESN:************"/"ESN Watch ************"

Serial & Sirius ID [ESN]

It is especially important to retain the unit serial number and the
electronic Sirius Identification number for service activation and
potential future service changes.

Text Scroll

Setting the displayed text scroll.

Display Setting

"Scroll:Auto"/"Scroll Auto" Repeats scroll.
"Scroll:Manual"/"Scroll Manual" Scrolls when the display

changes.

The text scrolled is shown below.

• CD text

• Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Album name

• MD title

• Radio text

• Text for the Sirius tuner source, including Channel name, etc.

Built-in Auxiliary input Setting

Set the Built-in Auxiliary Input function.

Display Setting

"Builtin AUX:OFF"/"Builtin AUX OFF" When selecting the source

there's no Auxiliary Input.

"Builtin AUX:ON"/"Builtin AUX ON" When selecting the source

there's Auxiliary Input.

CD Read Setting <In Standby mode>

When there is a problem on playing a CD with special format,
this setting play the CD by force.

Display Setting

"CD READ:1"/"CD READ 1" Play CD and MP3/WMA.
"CD READ:2"/"CD READ 2" Play CD by force.

Setting "CD READ:2"/"CD READ 2" cannot play MP3/WMA.
Some music CDs may not be played back even in the "CD
READ:2"/"CD READ 2" mode.

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Menu system

Function of the KDC-X969

Picture downloading <In Standby mode>

Downloading movies and wallpapers. Downloaded pictures can

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be used for the display of this unit.

1 Inset a CD-R/CD-RW.

Insert a CD-R/CD-RW containing files to be downloaded into this
unit.
Refer to <Playing CD & MP3/WMA> (page 32) for details.
Our URL
<http://www.kenwoodusa.com/register/oel_software.jsp>
describes how to make CD-R/CD-RW.

Picture downloading is not possible when <CD Read Setting> (page

45) is set to "CD READ:2".
Change the setting to "CD READ:1".

2 Enter Standby

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "ALL OFF" display.

3 Enter Menu mode

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

"MENU" is displayed.

4 Select the downloading mode

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Select the "Disp Data DL" display.

5 Enter the downloading mode

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

"File Check!!" is displayed.

6 Select files to be downloaded

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

7 Start downloading

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

"Downloading" is displayed.

When the downloading finishes, "Finished Download" is
displayed.

Picture download may take as long as 10 minutes.

Quantity

Canceling Downloading

Press the [MENU] button.

8 Exit the downloading mode

Press the [MENU] button.

• Do not operate this unit, while "Data Writing" is displayed, to
prevent data from being damaged.

• The number of files that can be downloaded.

- Downloaded movie: 1 file

- Wallpaper: 1 file

• When a new movie is downloaded, it is overwritten to the
currently downloaded movie.
Also, when a new wallpaper is downloaded, it is overwritten to
the currently downloaded wallpaper.
There is no way to delete the downloaded pictures.

• The downloaded pictures can be used for display.
<Right Side Graphic Display Switching> (page 17)
<Wallpaper selecting> (page 18)

• When you can't download the pictures to this unit, there may be a
problem with the CD-R/CD-RW write method.
Refer to the URL
<http://www.kenwoodusa.com/register/oel_software.jsp>, and
rewrite the CD-R/CD-RW.

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Basic Operations of remote

Loading and Replacing the battery

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

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.

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Basic Operations of remote

In Tuner source

[FM]/ [AM] buttons

English

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] — [6] to recall preset stations.

[DIRECT] button

Enters and cancels the <Direct Access Tuning> (page 28) mode.

[38] button

Enters and cancels the <PTY (Program Type)> (page 30) mode.

[DNPP]/ [OK] button

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

29) mode.

In Disc source

[4]/ [¢] buttons

Doing track/file forward and backward.

[DISC+]/ [DISC–] buttons

Doing disc/folder 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

35) mode.

[0] — [9] buttons

When in <Direct Track/File Search> (page 33) and <Direct Disc
Search> (page 34), enter the track/file/disc number.

In Sirius tuner source

[FM] buttons

Select the preset band.

[4]/ [¢] buttons

Search up or down channel.

[0] — [9] buttons

Press buttons [1] — [6] to recall preset channels.

[DIRECT] button

Enters and cancels the <Direct Access Tuning> (page 38) mode.

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Accessories

External view

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

1

.........1

2

.........2

3

.........4

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

4

5

.........4

.........2

Installation Procedure

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

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

3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness.

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

5. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.

6. Install the unit in your car.

7. Reconnect the - battery.

8. Turn the vehicle’s ignition key on and open the panel.

9. Press the reset button.

2WARNING

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

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

–

+

FRONT

REAR AUX IN

NON

FADING

Connecting Wires to Terminals

English

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

4 When using the optional power amplifier,

connect to its power control terminal.

12 Non-fading right output (Red)

49 Non-fading left output (White)

13 Front right output (Red)

14 Front left output (White)

FM/AM antenna input 15

Power control wire (Blue/White)

Fuse (10A) 27

Wiring harness

(Accessory1)22

Rear right output (Red) 11

Rear left output (White) 10

AUX right input (Red)
AUX left input (White)

To KENWOOD disc changer/
Sirius satellite radio tuner/
External optional accessory

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

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.

Car fuse
box
(Main fuse)

42

Battery

43

Ignition key
switch 41

Motor antenna control wire (Blue)

Dimmer control wire (Orange / White)

External amplifier control wire
(Pink / Black) (KDC-X969/X869 only)

Ignition wire (Red) 46

ACC 44

Battery wire (Yellow)

Car fuse box 45

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

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28

White/Black

31

Gray/Black

34

Green/Black

37

Purple/Black

White

30

Gray

33

Green

36

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)

Firewall or metal support

Screw (M4X8)
(commercially
available)

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

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)

place.

•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.

• The hollow at the center of the rubber frame is designed to make it
easier to remove discs.
If you do not want the hollow to be visible, mount the rubber frame in
the opposite direction (with the flat side at the top instead of the
bottom).

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Removing the UnitInstallation (Japanese-cars)

■ Removing the hard rubber frame

English

After aligning the factory-installed radio bracket,
tighten the screws.

For Toyota Car

8mm

Accessory4

5mm

for Toyota car

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

For Nissan Car

5mm

8mm

Accessory3
for Nissan car

Factory-installed
Radio Bracket

1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the

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

Lock

Catch

Accessory2
Removal tool

2 When the upper level is removed, remove the lower two

locations.

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

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■ Removing the Unit

1 Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber frame> and

then remove the hard rubber frame.

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

side, as shown.

Locking the Backpanel to the unit

1 Refer to the Removing the Backpanel function of the section on

<Theft Deterrent Panel> (page 25) and remove the Backpanel.

2 Insert the panel lock screws into the holes at the sides of the

panel.

Screw (M4X8)
(commercially
available)

4 Lower the removal tool

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

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

5 Pull the unit all the way out

with your hands, being
careful not to drop it.

Accessory2
Removal tool

Accessory5

3 Reattach the Backpanel.

Never insert the panel lock screws (M2 X 1.5 mm) in any other screw
holes than the one specified. If you insert them in another hole, it will
contract and may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit.

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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.

? There’s a source you can’t switch.07

✔ There’s no media 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 Disc changer isn’t connected.08

☞ Connect the Disc changer. If the Disc changer isn’t connected to

it's input terminal, You can't switch to an external disc source.

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

✔ 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 <System Q> (page 12) is set to SRS WOW.12-1

☞ Tu rn it to the other items.

? Even if Loudness is turned ON, high-pitched tone isn't compensated

for. 17

✔ Tuner source is selected.

☞ High-pitched tone isn't compensated for when in Tuner source.

? 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 Setting> (page 43) 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

☞ Tu rn up the Volume offset, referring to the section on <Audio

control> (page 12).

✔ The <Built-in Amp Mute Setting> (page 44) 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 tape head is dirty.26

☞ Clean the tape head.

✔ 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 12) is OFF.29

☞ Tu rn it ON.

✔ The <Dual zone system> (page 26) 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 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.

? 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.

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

✔ The Dimmer wire isn’t connected correctly.

☞ Check the Dimmer wire connection.

? The panel is not hidden even when the power is turned off. 38-3

✔ The protection function for preventing fingers or other things from

getting caught in between the panel and this unit has been activated.
☞ Tu rn off the power again.

? There are no audio control effects.

✔ WOW item on <Audio Control> (page 12) and SRS WOW item on

<System Q> (page 12) have no effect in rear output.

☞ ---

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.41

✔ 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.

? It isn't the set Traffic information sound volume. 43

✔ The set sound volume is less than the tuner sound volume.

☞ If the tuner sound volume is louder than the set sound volume,the

tuner sound volume is used.

Disc source

? "AUX1" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode.50

✔ Unsupported disc changer is connected.51

☞ Use the disc changer mentioned in the IMPORTANT

INFORMATION of the section on <Safety precautions> (page 4).

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

✔ The specified CD is quite dirty.

☞ Clean the CD.

✔ 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.

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

✔ The CD is quite dirty.63

☞ Clean the CD, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on

<About CDs> (page 9).

? Can’t remove disc.64

✔ The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed since the vehicle

ACC switch was turned OFF.
☞ The disc can only be removed within 10 minutes of the ACC

switch being turned OFF. If more than 10 minutes has elapsed,
turn the ACC switch ON again and press the Eject button.

? The disc won’t insert.65

✔ There’s already another disc inserted.

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

? Direct 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 discs/folders first or last song.

☞ For each disc/folder, 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/WMA source

? Cannot play an MP3/WMA.67

✔ The media is scratched or dirty.69

English

☞ Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on

<About CDs> (page 9).

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

✔ The media is scratched or dirty.

☞ Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on

<About CDs> (page 9).

✔ The recording condition is bad.73-2

☞ Record the media again or use another media.

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

✔ ---

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

MP3/WMA 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 "AUX1" showing in the display during the Changer Mode.

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.E01
➪ Load the disc magazine properly.
No CD in the unit.
➪ Insert the CD.

No Disc: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.E02

➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine.

TOC Error: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.E04

➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine.
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.E05

➪ Load the CD correctly.

Blank Disc: Nothing has been recorded on the MD.E10

No Track Disc: No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a title.E11

E-15: Media was played that doesn’t have data recorded that the

unit can play. E15
➪ Use media that has data recorded that the unit can play.

No Panel: The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to this unit

has been removed.E30
➪ Replace it.

E-77: The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.E77

➪ 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.E99
➪ 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.

E-99: The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.E99A

➪ Press the reset button on the unit. If the "E-99" code does

not disappear, consult your nearest service center.

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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.

Waiting: Radio text data is being received.

Text for the Sirius tuner source is being received.

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

Reading: The unit is reading the data on the disc.E57-2

NO ACCESS: After setting it in the Disc Changer, DNPP was done without

having it been played at least 1 time.E58

IN (Blink): The CD player section is not operating properly.E59

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

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

➪ ----

Protected File: A copy-protected file is played.E64

➪ ----

Can’t Download/ Download Error:

This unit does not work properly for some reason.E65
➪ Press the reset button to download it again. If this error is

still displayed, consult a local Kenwood dealer.

No Display File:

Incorrect File: The file selected to be downloaded has a format that this unit

Writing Error: Writing failed while the file was downloaded.E68

No file that can be downloaded is contained in the CD­ROM.E66
➪ Make sure that a files created with referring to

<http://www.kenwoodusa.com/register/oel_software.jsp>
is contained in the CD-ROM.
Do not delete the extension (.kbm/.KBM) created when

the file was created.
Picture downloading was performed with the <CD Read
Setting> (page 45) set to "CD READ:2".
➪ Change the setting to "CD READ:1".

cannot read.E67

➪ Recreate the file.

➪ Tr y the downloading again

.

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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 .................................1000 – 400 rpm (CLV 2times)

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

WMA decode (KDC-X969)

...............................Compliant with Windows Media Audio

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)....................5000 mV/10 kΩ

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

Auxiliary input

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

Input Maximum Voltage ...................................................1200 mV

Input Impedance ................................................................100 kΩ

General

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

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

Installation Size (W x H x D) .........................178 x 50 x 165 mm

7 x 1-15/16 x 6-1/2 inch

Weight...............................................................3.75 lbs (1.70 kg)

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