CD-RECEIVER
KDC-X591 KDC-MP535U
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.
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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-X591/MP535U Serial number
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Contents
Safety precautions |
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Notes |
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General features |
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Power
Selecting the Source
Volume
Attenuator
Audio Control
Adjusting the detail of Audio Control
Audio Setup
Speaker Setting
Switching Display
Subwoofer Output
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
TEL Mute
Tuner features |
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Tuning
Tuning Mode
Direct Access Tuning
Station Preset Memory
Auto Memory Entry
Preset Tuning
CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc
control features |
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Playing CD & Audio file
Playing USB (iPod) device
Drive Search
Playing External Disc
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
Music Search
Disc Search/Folder/Album Search
Direct Music Search
Direct Disc Search
Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat
Scan Play
Random Play
Magazine Random Play
All Random Play
File select
File Select 1 mode
File Select 2 mode
Text/Title Scroll
HD Radio control features |
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About HD Radio
Tuning
Menu system |
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Menu System |
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Activating Security Code |
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Deactivating Security Code |
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Touch Sensor Tone |
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Manual Clock Adjustment |
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DSI (Disabled System Indicator) |
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Display Illumination Control |
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Dimmer |
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Built-in Amp Setting |
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Dual Zone System Setting |
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Supreme Setting |
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AMP Control |
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CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) |
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Receive mode Setting |
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Electronic Serial Number (ESN) display |
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Auxiliary Input Display Setting |
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Text Scroll |
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Built-in Auxiliary input Setting |
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CD Read Setting |
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Audio Preset Memory |
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Audio Preset Recall |
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Firmware version display |
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Demonstration mode Setting |
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Basic Operations of remote control |
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Accessories/ Installation Procedure |
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Connecting Wires to Terminals |
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Installation |
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Troubleshooting Guide |
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Specifications |
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Safety precautions
2WARNING
To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions:
•To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit.
•Do not watch or fix your eyes on the unit’s display when you are driving for any extended period.
•Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and experience. For safety’s sake, leave the mounting and wiring work to professionals.
2CAUTION
To prevent damage to the machine, take the following precautions:
•Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DC power supply.
•Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.
•Do not place the faceplate (and the faceplate case) in areas exposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.
•To prevent deterioration, do not touch the terminals of the unit or faceplate with your fingers.
•Do not subject the faceplate to excessive shock, as it is a piece of precision equipment.
•When replacing a fuse, only use a new fuse with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with the wrong rating may cause your unit to malfunction.
•Do not apply excessive force to the open faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will cause damage or breakdown.
•Use only the screws provided or specified for installation. If you use wrong screws, you could damage the unit.
Attach the panel while you are on the vehicle
The panel lock arm appears when the panel is removed. Therefore, the panel must be attached while the electrical system of the car is operating.
Do Not Load 3-in. CDs in the CD slot
If you try to load a 3 in. CD with its adapter into the unit, the adapter might separate from the CD and damage the unit.
About CD players/disc changers connected to this unit
Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released in 1998 or later can be connected to this unit.
Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwood dealer for connectable models of disc changers/ CD players. Note that any Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released in 1997 or earlier and disc changers made by other makers cannot be connected to this unit. Connecting unsupported disc changers/CD players to this unit may result in damage.
Set the "O-N" Switch to the "N" position for the applicable Kenwood disc changers/ CD players. The functions you can use and the information that
can be displayed may differ depending on the models being connected.
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•You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectly.
Lens Fogging
When you turn on the car heater in cold weather, dew or condensation may form on the lens in the CD player of the unit. Called lens fogging, this condensation on the lens may not allow CDs to play. In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the condensation to evaporate. If the unit still does not operate normally after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer.
iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
The "AAC" logo is trademark of Dolby
Laboratories.
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Notes
•If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
•When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work with your model and in your area.
•We recommend the use of <Activating Security Code> (page 22) to prevent theft.
•The characters which can be displayed by this unit are A-Z 0-9 @ " ‘ ` % & * + – = , . / \ < > [ ] ( ) : ; ^ - { } | ~ .
•The illustrations of the display and the panel appearing in this manual are examples used to explain more clearly how the controls are used. Therefore, what appears on the display in the illustrations may differ from what appears on the display on the actual equipment, and some of the illustrations on the display may be inapplicable.
How to reset your unit
•If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset button is pressed.
•Remove the USB device before pressing the Reset button. Pressing the Reset button with the USB device installed can damage the data contained in the USB device. For how to remove the USB device, refer to <Playing USB (iPod) device> (page 15).
•Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails to operate correctly. Normal operation should be restored.
Reset button
Cleaning the Unit
If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.
If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe it again with a clean soft dry cloth.
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•Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch the surface or erases characters.
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe them with a clean soft dry cloth.
Before using this unit for the first time
This unit is initially set on the Demonstration mode. When using this unit for the first time, cancel the <Demonstration mode Setting> (page 27).
About KENWOOD "Music Editor" of PC application attached to KDC-X591/MP535U
•"Music Editor" is recorded in the CD-ROM attached to this unit.
•Refer to the attached installation manual for the installation method of "Music Editor".
•Refer to the user’s manual recorded in the installation CD-ROM and Help of "Music Editor" for the operation method of "Music Editor".
•The unit can play CD/ USB device created by "Music Editor".
•Information about "Music Editor" upgrade is put on
the site, www.kenwood.com.
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About Audio file
•Playable Audio file
AAC-LC (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), WAV (.wav)
•Playable disc media
CD-R/RW/ROM
•Playable disc file format
ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name.
•Playable USB device
USB mass storage class, iPod with KCA-iP200
•Playable USB device file system
FAT16, FAT32
Although the audio files are complied with the standards listed above, the play maybe impossible depending on the types or conditions of media or device.
• Playing order of the Audio file
In the example of folder/file tree shown below, the files are played in the order from to .
CD ( ) <<: Folderer v vv: Audiofile
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An online manual about audio files is put on the site, www.kenwood.com/audiofile/. On this online
manual, detailed information and notes which are not written in this manual are provided. Make sure to read through the online manual as well.
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•In this manual, the word "USB device" is used for flash memories and digital audio players which have USB terminals.
•The word "iPod" appearing in this manual indicates the iPod connected with the KCA-iP200 (optional accessory). The iPod connected with the KCA-iP200 can be controlled from this unit. iPods that can be connected with the KCA-iP200 are the iPod nano and the iPod with video. When an iPod
is connected using a commercially available USB cable, it is handled as a mass-storage-class device.
•For the supported formats and types of USB device, refer to www.kenwood.com/usb/.
About USB device
•Install the USB device in the place where it will not prevent you from driving your vehicle properly.
•You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub.
•Take backups of the audio files used with this unit. The files can be erased depending on the operating conditions of the USB device.
We shall have no compensation for any damage arising out of erasure of the stored data.
•No USB device comes with this unit. You need to purchase a commercially available USB device.
•For how to play the audio files recorded in a USB device, see <CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features> (page 14).
•When connecting the USB device, usage of the CAU1EX (option) is recommended.
Normal playback is not guaranteed when a cable other than the USB compatible cable is used. Connecting a cable whose total length is longer than 5 m can result in abnormal playback.
About Satellite Radio tuner
This unit supports Satellite Radio tuners which are released by SIRIUS and XM.
Refer to the instruction manual of Satellite radio tuner.
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Notes
Handling CDs
•Do not touch the recording surface of the CD.
•Do not stick tape etc. on the CD, or use a CD with tape stuck on it.
•Do not use disc type accessories.
•Clean from the center of the disc and move outward.
•When removing CDs from this unit, pull them out horizontally.
•If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs, use the CD only after removing the burrs with a ballpoint pen etc.
CDs that cannot be used
• CDs that are not round cannot be used.
• CDs with coloring on the recording surface or CDs that are dirty cannot be used.
• This unit can only play the CDs with
. This unit may not correctly play discs which do not
have the mark.
•You cannot play a CD-R or CD-RW that has not been finalized. (For the finalization process refer to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CD-R/CD- RW recorder instruction manual.)
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2CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
In compliance with Federal Regulations, following are reproductions of labels on, or inside the product relating to laser product safety.
Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI
TOKYO, JAPAN
KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR 1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J.
Location : Bottom Panel
FCC WARNING
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications, if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
General features
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VOL |
Release button |
SRC Control knob |
Clock display
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Power
Turning ON the Power
Press the [SRC] button.
Turning OFF the Power
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.
Selecting the Source
Press the [SRC] button.
Source required |
Display |
Satellite radio (Optional accessory) |
"SAT" |
Tuner or HD Radio (Optional accessory) |
"TUNER" or "HD RADIO" |
USB device (iPod) |
"USB" ("iPod") |
CD |
"CD" |
External disc (Optional accessory) |
"CD CH" |
Auxiliary input |
"AUX" |
Auxiliary input (Optional accessory) |
"AUX EXT" |
Standby (Illumination only mode) |
"STANDBY" |
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•When connection of the iPod is recognized, the source display changes from "USB" to "iPod".
•USB (iPod) source is recognized as CD source on the connected unit.
Volume
Increasing Volume
Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise.
Decreasing Volume
Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise.
Attenuator
Turning the volume down quickly.
Press the [ATT] button.
Each time you press the button, the Attenuator turns ON and OFF.
When the Attenuator is ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks.
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General features
Audio Control
1Select the source to adjust
Press the [SRC] button.
2Enter Audio Control mode
Press the [VOL] knob.
3Select the Basic Audio item to adjust
Press the [VOL] knob.
Each time you press the knob, the item to be adjusted alternates between the items shown in the table below.
4Adjust the Basic Audio item
Turn the [VOL] knob.
Adjustment Item |
Display |
Range |
Rear Volume |
"R-VOL" |
0 — 35 |
Subwoofer level |
"SW L" |
–15 — +15 |
System Q |
"USER"/"ROCK"/"POPS"/ |
User/Rock/Pops/ |
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"EASY"/"TOP40"/"JAZZ"/ |
Easy/Top 40/Jazz/ |
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Natural |
Bass level* |
"BAS L" |
–8 — +8 |
Middle level* |
"MID L" |
–8 — +8 |
Treble level* |
"TRE L" |
–8 — +8 |
Balance |
"BAL" |
Left 15 — Right 15 |
Fader |
"FAD" |
Rear 15 — Front 15 |
Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode)
*You can adjust these items in detail. Refer to <Adjusting the detail of Audio Control> (Page8). (Function of KDCX591)
*Source tone memory: Puts the set up value in the memory per source. (Detail Audio item is included)
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•You can recall the best preset sound setting for different types of music.
•Change each setting value with the <Speaker Setting> (page 9). First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.
•"USER": The ranges selected lastly for Bass level, Middle level, and Treble level are recalled automatically.
5Exit Audio Control mode
Press any button.
Press a button other than the [VOL] knob and [ATT] button.
Function of KDC-X591
Adjusting the detail of Audio Control
Among the Basic Audio items, you can adjust the Bass level, Middle level, and Treble level in detail.
1Select the Basic Audio item
Select the desired item to be set in detail from followings;
•Bass level
•Middle level
•Treble level
For how to select Basic Audio items, see <Audio Control> (page 8).
2Enter Detail adjustment mode of Audio Control
Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.
3Select the Detail Audio item to adjust
Press the [VOL] knob.
Each time you press the knob, the item to be adjusted alternates between the items shown in the table below.
4Adjust the Detail Audio item
Turn the [VOL] knob.
Bass level
Adjustment Item |
Display |
Range |
Bass Center Frequency |
"BAS F" |
40/50/60/70/80/100/ |
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120/150 Hz |
Bass Q Factor |
"BAS Q" |
1.00/1.25/1.50/2.00 |
Bass Extend |
"B EX" |
OFF/ON |
Middle level |
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Range |
Middle Center Frequency |
"MID F" |
0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0 kHz |
Middle Q Factor |
"MID Q" |
1.0/2.0 |
Treble level |
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Range |
Treble Center Frequency |
"TRE" |
10.0/12.5/15.0/17.5 kHz |
5Exit the Detail Audio Control mode
Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.
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•When you set the Bass Extend to ON, low frequency response is extended by 20%.
•You can exit the Audio Control mode at anytime by pressing any button except for [VOL] knob and [ATT] button.
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Audio Setup
Setting the Sound system, such as Cross over Network.
1Select the source to adjust
Press the [SRC] button.
2Enter Audio Setup mode
Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.
3Select the Audio Setup item to adjust
Press the [VOL] knob.
Each time you press the knob, the item to be adjusted alternates between the items shown in the table below.
4Setup the Audio item
Turn the [VOL] knob.
Adjustment Item |
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Range |
Front High Pass Filter |
"HPF" |
Through/40*/60*/80/100/120/ |
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150/180/220* Hz |
Rear High Pass Filter |
"HPR" |
Through/40*/60*/80/100/120/ |
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150/180/220* Hz |
Low Pass Filter |
"LPF" |
50*/60/80/100*/120/ |
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Through Hz |
Subwoofer Phase |
"PHAS" |
Reverse (180°)/ Normal (0°) |
Volume offset |
"V-OFF" |
–8 — ±0 (AUX: -8— +8) |
Loudness |
"LOUD" |
OFF/ON |
Dual Zone System |
"2ZON" |
OFF/ON |
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•* Function of KDC-X591.
•Volume offset: Sets each source’s volume as a difference
from the basic volume.
• Loudness: Compensates for low and high tones during low volume. (Only the low tone is compensated for when the tuner is selected as a source.)
•Dual Zone System
Main source and sub source (Auxiliary input) output Front channel and Rear channel separately.
-Set up the channel of sub source by <Dual Zone System Setting> (page 24).
-Select Main source by [SRC] button.
-Adjust the volume of Front channel by [VOL] knob.
-Adjust the volume of Rear channel by <Audio Control> (page 8).
-The Audio Control has no effect on sub source.
•You can use the Dual Zone System with the internal auxiliary input.
5Exit Audio Setup mode
Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.
Speaker Setting
Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type.
1Enter Standby
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "STANDBY" display.
2Enter Speaker Setting mode
Press the [VOL] knob.
3Select the Speaker type
Turn the [VOL] knob.
Each time you turn the knob, the setting alternates between the settings shown in the table below.
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Display |
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"SP OFF" |
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& 4 in. speaker |
"SP 5/4" |
For 6 |
& 6x9 in. speaker |
"SP 6*9/6" |
For the OEM speaker |
"SP OEM" |
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4Exit Speaker Setting mode
Press the [VOL] knob.
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General features
Switching Display
Changing the information displayed.
1Enter Switching Display mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.
"DISP SEL" is displayed.
2Select the Display item
Push the Control knob towards right or left.
In Tuner source
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Frequency |
"FREQ" |
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"CLOCK" |
In CD & External disc source |
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Display |
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Disc title |
"D-TITLE" |
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Track title |
"T-TITLE" |
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Track number & Play time |
"P-TIME" |
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Clock |
"CLOCK" |
In Audio file source |
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Information |
Display |
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Music title & Artist name |
"TITLE" |
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Album name & Artist name |
"ALBUM" |
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Folder name* |
"FOLDER" |
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File name |
"FILE" |
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Play time & Music number |
"P-TIME" |
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Clock |
"CLOCK" |
In HD Radio source |
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Information |
Display |
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Station name |
"ST NAME" |
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Music title/ Artist name/ |
"TITLE" |
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Album name/ Genre |
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Frequency |
"FREQ" |
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Clock |
"CLOCK" |
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Information |
Display |
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Channel name |
"CH NAME" |
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Music title |
"SONG" |
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Artist name |
"ARTIST" |
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Composer name |
"COMPOSER" |
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Category name |
"CATEGORY" |
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Label name |
"LABEL" |
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Comment |
"COMMENT" |
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Band & Channel number |
"CH NUM" |
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Clock |
"CLOCK" |
In Standby/ Auxiliary input source
Information |
Display |
Source name |
"SRC NAME" |
Clock |
"CLOCK" |
3Exit Switching Display mode
Press the Control knob.
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•When LX-AMP is connected, the item setup by the Display mode of LX-AMP is displayed. (KDC-X591 only)
•When the music number exceeds 1000, only the last 3 digits of its number are displayed.
•When you select the clock display, the display setting of each source will be changed to the clock display.
•Music title, Artist name, and Album name cannot be displayed in WAV file.
•If the selected display item does not have any information, alternative information is displayed.
•* When playing music from iPod or music edited by "Music Editor", the folder name display may show something different such as playlist or artist name depending on the music selection procedure.
Subwoofer Output
Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF.
Push the Control knob toward down for at least 2 seconds.
Each time you push the knob, Subwoofer output switches ON and OFF.
When it is ON, "SW ON" is displayed.
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft.
Removing the Faceplate
1Press the Release button.
Drop open the faceplate.
2Drawing the faceplate to left side pull it to forward and remove it.
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•The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts.
•Keep the faceplate in its faceplate case while detached.
•Do not expose the faceplate (and the faceplate case) to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.
Reattaching the Faceplate
1Align the shaft on the unit with the depression on the faceplate.
2Push the faceplate in until it clicks.
The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit.
TEL Mute
The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in.
When a call comes in
"CALL" is displayed.
The audio system pauses.
Listening to the audio during a call
Press the [SRC] button.
The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON.
When the call ends
Hang up the phone.
The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON.
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•To use the TEL Mute feature, you need to hook up the MUTE wire to your telephone using a commercial telephone accessory. Refer to <Connecting Wires to Terminals> (page 31).
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Tuner features
AUTO/AME
FM
AM
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SRC Control knob |
Band display |
Frequency display |
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ST indicator |
Preset station number |
Tuning
Selecting the station.
1Select tuner source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "TUNER" display.
2Select the band
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].
Each time you push the knob toward [FM], it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
3Tune up or down band
Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢].
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•During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON.
Tuning Mode
Choose the tuning mode.
Press the [AUTO] button.
Each time you press the button, the Tuning mode alternates between the modes shown in the table below.
Tuning mode |
Display |
Operation |
Auto seek |
"AUTO 1" |
Automatic search for a station. |
Preset station seek |
"AUTO 2" |
Search in order of the stations in |
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Manual |
"MANUAL" |
Normal manual tuning control. |
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