Kenwood KDC-X898 User Manual

KDC-X998 KDC-BT958HD KDC-X898 KDC-BT858U

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-X998

US Residence Only

/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U Serial number

Contents

1. Before use 4

1-1. Safety precaution 1-2. Important information 1-3. Regulatory Compliance

2. Appendix 8

2-1. Speciﬁcations 2-2. Trademarks

3. Basic operations 12

3-1. Component names 3-2. Preparations 3-3. How to select the item 3-4. Adjusting the clock 3-5. General operations

4. Audio adjustments (KDC-X898, KDCBT858U) 16

4-1. Audio control 4-2. Audio preset 4-3. Audio preset recall

5. DSP settings (KDC-X998, KDCBT958HD) 18

5-1. Audio control 5-2. Manual equalizer control 5-3. Car type selection 5-4. Speaker setting 5-5. X’Over setting 5-6. Listening position setting 5-7. Delay time control 5-8. Channel level ﬁne adjustments 5-9. Resetting of DTA Settings 5-10. DSP preset 5-11. DSP preset recall

6. Listen to the iPod 26

6-1. Models of iPods/iPhones that can be

connected to this unit 6-2. Playing music 6-3. Music search 6-4. Alphabet search 6-5. Direct search 6-6. Skip search 6-7. Skip search ratio setting 6-8. Playback mode 6-9. App & iPod mode setting search

7. Pandora® 32

7-1. Requirements Pandora® 7-2. Listening to Pandora® 7-3. Basic operation 7-4. Station search 7-5. Bookmark registration 7-6. New Station Creation 7-7. Deletion of station 7-8. Pandora source control

8. Aha Radio 36

8-1. Requirements Aha™ 8-2. Listening to the Aha Radio 8-3. Basic operations 8-4. Station search 8-5. Calling a number in the content 8-6. Aha source control

9. iHeartRadio 40

9-1. Requirements iHeartRadio™ 9-2. Listening to the iHeartRadio 9-3. Basic operations 9-4. Station search 9-5. Station scan 9-6. Favorite station delete 9-7. iHeartRadio source control

10. Listen to the CD/ Audio ﬁle 44

10-1. Playing music 10-2. Music search 10-3. Skip search 10-4. Skip search ratio setting 10-5. Playback mode 10-6. Direct music search 10-7. Drive change 10-8. About the Audio ﬁle 10-9. About the USB device 10-10. About “KENWOOD Music Editor Light” and

“KENWOOD Music Control” 10-11. About the discs used with this unit 10-12. Handling discs

11. Listen to the tuner (KDC-X898, KDCBT858U) 50

11-1. Listening to the radio 11-2. Station preset memory 11-3. Auto memory 11-4. Recall preset station 11-5. Tuner setting 11-6. Direct access tuning 11-7. PTY (Program Type)

KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U

12. Listen to the HD Radio™ tuner (KDCX998, KDC-BT958HD) 54

12-1. About HD Radio™ Technology 12-2. Listening to the HD Radio tuner 12-3. Station preset memory 12-4. Auto memory 12-5. Recall preset station 12-6. iTunes tagging 12-7. Direct access tuning 12-8. HD Radio tuner setting

13. Display settings 58

13-1. Selecting a display type 13-2. Information display setting 13-3. Illumination color selection 13-4. Adjusting the Illumination color 13-5. Selecting a text display 13-6. Display & Illumination setting

14. General settings 64

14-1. Adjusting the date 14-2. Clock & date display type setting 14-3. Auxiliary input display setting 14-4. Demonstration mode setting 14-5. Initial settings

15. Registering a Bluetooth 68

15-1. About the Bluetooth module 15-2. Registering a Bluetooth device 15-3. Selecting the Bluetooth device you wish to

connect 15-4. Deleting a registered Bluetooth device 15-5. Bluetooth device registration test

16. Hands-free phoning 72

16-1. Receiving a call 16-2. Calling a number in the phone book 16-3. Dialing a number 16-4. Calling a number in the call log 16-5. Speed dialing (Preset dial) 16-6. Registering in the preset dial number list 16-7. During a call 16-8. Clearing the disconnection message 16-9. Voice Control 16-10. Display of phone number types

(categories)

17. Bluetooth audio 78

17-1. Before use 17-2. Basic operations 17-3. Playback mode

18. Bluetooth settings 80

18-1. Registering the PIN code 18-2. Downloading the phone book 18-3. Deleting the phone book 18-4. Displaying the ﬁrmware version 18-5. Switching between two connected cell-

phones

18-6. Bluetooth detail setting

19. SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (optional tuner and service required) 84

19-1. Before use 19-2. Listening to the SiriusXM® Satellite Radio 19-3. Category and channel search 19-4. Channel preset memory 19-5. Preset tuning 19-6. Smart Favorites, Tune Start™ 19-7. Direct access tuning 19-8. iTunes tagging 19-9. Parental Lock setting 19-10. Clearing the Parental Lock setting 19-11. Setting Parental Lock for Mature content 19-12. Parental Lock pass code setting 19-13. Setting the Song and Artist Alerts 19-14. Song or Artist setting 19-15. Editing a Song or Artist item 19-16. Delete a Song or Artist item 19-17. SiriusXM® Replay 19-18. Channel skip setting 19-19. Clearing the channel skip setting 19-20. SiriusXM tuner setting

20. Basic operation of remote control 94

20-1. Before using remote control 20-2. Basic opreation

21. Troubleshooting guide 96

21-1. Setting error 21-2. Operation/wiring error 21-3. Error messages

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1. Before use

1-1. Safety precaution

# WARNING

To prevent injuries or a ﬁre, take the following precautions:

• Stop the car before operating the unit.

• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any

metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit.

! CAUTION

• Adjust the volume so that you can hear the sound outside the car. Driving with the volume too high may cause an accident.

• Wipe oﬀ the dirt on the panel with a dry silicon or soft cloth.

Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the monitor or unit.

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

1-2. Important information

Before using the this unit for the ﬁrst time

This unit is factory-set to operate in the Demonstration mode initially.

When using this unit for the ﬁrst time, cancel the Demonstration mode. Refer to <Cancel the

Demonstration mode> (page 13).

Cleaning the connector

The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and faceplate are dirty. Detach the faceplate and clean the connector with a cotton swab gently, being careful not to damage the connector.

Condensation

When the car is air-conditioned, moisture may collect on the laser lens. This may cause disc read errors. In this case, remove the disc and wait for the moisture to evaporate.

How to reset your unit

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

KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U

Notes

• When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they can work with your model and in your area.

• Characters that conform to ISO 8859-1 can be displayed.

• The illustrations of the display and 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 images on the display may be inapplicable.

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Before use

1-3. Regulatory Compliance

#CAUTION

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.

JVC KENWOOD Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI, TOKYO, JAPAN

THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J IN EFFECT AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE.

Location : Top plate

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.

FCC 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.

IC (Industry Canada) Notice

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause interference, and (2)this device must accept any interference, including

interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

The term “IC: ” before the certiﬁcation/ registration number only signiﬁes that the Industry Canada technical speciﬁcation were met.

#CAUTION

This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more away from person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.

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• Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID : XQN-BTR60X

• Contains Transmitter Module IC: 9688A-BTR601

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KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U

CALIFORNIA, USA

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains

Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

Información acerca de la eliminación de equipos eléctricos y electrónicos al ﬁnal de la vida útil (aplicable a los países que hayan adoptado sistemas independientes de recogida de residuos)

Los productos con el símbolo de un contenedor con ruedas tachado no podrán ser desechados como residuos domésticos.

Los equipos eléctricos y electrónicos al ﬁnal de la vida útil, deberán ser reciclados en instalaciones que puedan dar el tratamiento adecuado a estos productos y a sus subproductos residuales correspondientes. Póngase en contacto con su administración local para obtener información sobre el punto de recogida más cercano. Un tratamiento correcto del reciclaje y la eliminación de residuos ayuda a conservar los recursos y evita al mismo tiempo efectos perjudiciales en la salud y el medio ambiente.

Para cumplimiento de la COFETEL:

“La operacion de este equipo esta sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones:

(1) es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y

(2) este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia,

incluyendo la que pueda causar su operacion no deseada.”

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2. Appendix

2-1. Speciﬁcations

FM tuner section

Frequency range (200 kHz step)

: 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz

Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB)

: 9.3dBf (0.8 μV/75 Ω)

Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB)

: 10.2 dBf (1.13 μV/75 Ω)

Frequency response (±3 dB)

: 30 Hz – 15 kHz

Signal to Noise ratio

: 75 dB (MONO)

Stereo separation

: 45 dB (1 kHz)

Digital FM tuner section (KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD)

Frequency range (200 kHz step)

: 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz

Frequency response (±3 dB)

: 20 Hz – 20 kHz

Signal to Noise ratio (STEREO)

: 75 dB

AM tuner section

Frequency range (10 kHz step)

: 530 kHz – 1700 kHz

Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB)

: 28 dBµ (25 µV)

Digital AM tuner section (KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD)

Frequency range (10 kHz step)

: 530 kHz – 1700 kHz

Frequency response (±3 dB)

: 40 Hz – 15 kHz

Signal to Noise ratio (STEREO)

: 70 dB

CD player section

Laser diode

: GaAlAs

Digital ﬁlter (D/A)

: 8 Times Over Sampling

D/A Converter

: 24 Bit

Spindle speed (Audio ﬁles)

: 500 – 200 rpm (CLV)

Wow & Flutter

: Below Measurable Limit

Frequency response (±1 dB)

: 10 Hz – 20 kHz

Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz)

KDC-X998 KDC-X898

: 0.008 %

KDC-BT958HD KDC-BT858U

: 0.010 %

Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz)

KDC-X998 KDC-X898

: 110 dB

KDC-BT958HD KDC-BT858U

: 105 dB

Dynamic range

: 93 dB

MP3 decode

: Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3

WMA decode

: Compliant with Windows Media Audio

AAC decode

: AAC-LC “.m4a” ﬁles

USB interface

USB Standard

: USB1.1/ 2.0 (Full speed)

File System

: FAT12/16/ 32

Maximum Supply current

: DC 5 V = 1 A

Decode

: MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV

KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U

Audio section

Maximum output power

: 50 W x 4

Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD)

: 22 W x 4

Preout level/ Load (CD)

: 4000 mV/10 kΩ

Preout impedance

: ≤ 600 Ω

Speaker Impedance

: 4 – 8 Ω

Tone

KDC-X998

Band1 : 62.5 Hz ±9 dB Band2 : 100 Hz ±9 dB Band3 : 160 Hz ±9 dB Band4 : 250 Hz ±9 dB Band5 : 400 Hz ±9 dB Band6 : 630 Hz ±9 dB Band7 : 1 kHz ±9 dB Band8 : 1.6 kHz ±9 dB Band9 : 2.5 kHz ±9 dB Band10 : 4 kHz ±9 dB Band11 : 6.3 kHz ±9 dB Band12 : 10 kHz ±9 dB Band13 : 16 kHz ±9 dB

KDC-BT958HD

Band1 : 62.5 Hz ±9 dB Band2 : 160 Hz ±9 dB Band3 : 400 Hz ±9 dB Band4 : 1 kHz ±9 dB Band5 : 2.5 kHz ±9 dB Band6 : 6.3 kHz ±9 dB Band7 : 16 kHz ±9 dB

KDC-X898 KDC-BT858U

Bass : 100 Hz ±8 dB Middle : 1 kHz ±8 dB Treble : 12.5 kHz ±8 dB

Bluetooth section

Version

: Bluetooth Ver. 2.1+EDR Certiﬁed

Frequency range

: 2.402 – 2.480 GHz

Output Power

: +4dBm (MAX), 0dBm (AVE) Power Class 2

Maximum Communication range

: Line of sight approx.10m (32.8 ft)

Proﬁles

: HFP (Hands Free Proﬁle) : SPP (Serial Port Proﬁle) : PBAP (Phonebook Access Proﬁle) : OPP (Object Push Proﬁle) : A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Proﬁle) : AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Proﬁle)

Auxiliary input

Frequency response (±3 dB)

: 20 Hz – 20 kHz

Input Maximum Voltage

: 1200 mV

Input Impedance

: 10 kΩ

General

Operating voltage

: 14.4 V (10.5 – 16V allowable)

Maximum Current consumption

: 10 A

Installation Size (W x H x D)

: 182 x 53 x 159 mm

7-3/16 x 2-1/16 x 6-1/4 inch

Weight

: 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg)

Speciﬁcations subject to change without notice.

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Appendix

2-2. Trademarks

• The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by JVC KENWOOD Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

• “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect speciﬁcally to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certiﬁed by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may aﬀect wireless performance.

• iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• iTunes and Safari are trademark of Apple Inc.

• aha, the Aha logo, and the Aha trade dress are

trademarks or registered trademarks of HARMAN International Industries, used with permission.

• iHeartRadio® is a registered mark of Clear Channel Broadcasting, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Such marks are used under license.

• Android and Chrome are trademark of Google Inc.

• BlackBerry®, RIM®, Research In Motion® and related

trademarks, names and logos are the property of Research In Motion Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world. Used under license from Research In Motion Limited.

• HD Radio Technology manufactured under license from iBiquity Digital Corporation. U.S. and Foreign Patents. HD Radio™ and the HD, HD Radio, and “Arc” logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp.

• PANDORA, the PANDORA logo, and the Pandora trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission.

KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U

• Internet Explorer and Windows Media are registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

• The “AAC” logo is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories.

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3. Basic operations

3-1. Component names

(5)

(1) (2) (4)(3)

(1) [1/6] button

When listening to the iPod, audio file, CD, or radio, press this button to enter the search mode. In each of the selected modes, press the button to return to the previous item.

(2) [SRC] button

Press this button to enter source select mode. Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).

(3) [Control] knob (Volume knob)

In the normal mode, turn the knob to adjust the volume or press the knob to enter the Function setting mode. In the Function mode, turn the knob to select an item or press the knob to determine the selection.

(4) [R]/ [S] button

Press the button to select an audio file folder or use it as a Likes/ Dislikes button on Aha etc. The [R] button can be used to select broadcast band as well.

(5) [G] button

Press the button to eject the disc.

(6) Disc slot cover

When this cover opens upward, the disc insertion slot appears

(7) USB terminal (inside of the cover)

Connect an iPod or USB device.

(8) Auxiliary input (inside of the cover)

Connect the output of an external device using a stereo mini-jack.

(9) REAR USB indicator

When a USB device or iPod is connected to the USB

(6) (7)

terminal of the rear, this indicator stays lit. During playback of the connected device, this indicator blinks.

(10) [E]/ [F] button

Press the button to select a song or station.

(11) Release button

Press the button to detach the faceplate.

(12) [Ú] button

Press the button to make, answer, or disconnect a hands-free call.

(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)

KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U

3-2. Preparations

Cancel the Demonstration mode

Cancel the Demonstration mode when you use the unit for the ﬁrst time after installation.

 Press [Control] knob to cancel the

Demonstration mode when the message “To cancel DEMO Press the volume knob” appears (approx. 15 seconds).

 Turn [Control] knob to select the “YES”, and

then press [Control] knob.

The Demonstration mode can also be canceled in the Function Setting mode. Refer to <14-4.

Demonstration mode setting> (page 65).

Detaching/ Attaching the faceplate

• Remove the faceplate at once after pressing the Release button; otherwise it can fall down due to vibration.

• The faceplate is a precision component of the unit and can be damaged by shocks or jolts.

• Keep the faceplate in its case while detached.

• Do not place the faceplate (and case) in areas

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

3-3. How to select the item

For how to select setting items such as a function setting item, see the following example:

Example: Setting the Date format of the display

 Press [Control] knob.

“Function” appears and enters the Function setting mode.

 Select the Date Mode function item

Turn [Control] knob to select “Settings”, and then press [Control] knob. Next, turn [Control] knob to select “Clock&Date”, and then press [Control] knob. Finally, turn [Control] knob to select “Date Mode”, and then press [Control] knob.

To cancel and return to the previous item, press [1/6].

 Turn [Control] knob to select a format (7

types), and then press [Control] knob.

Returns to the previous item.

 Press and hold [1/6].

Exits the Function setting mode.

About the description in this manual

• In this manual, operations performed in steps 2 and 3 are described as follows:

2. Selec t “Settings” using [Control] knob.

3. Select a format (7 types) using [Control] knob.

> “Clock&Date” > “Date Mode”

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Basic operations

3-4. Adjusting the clock



Press [Control] knob.

Enters the Function setting mode.

 Select “Settings” > “Clock&Date” > “Clock

Adjust” using [Control] knob.

For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How

to select the item> (page 13).

 Set the hour using [Control] knob.  Set the minute using [Control] knob.

Exiting from the Function setting mode

Press and hold [1/6].

3-5. General operations

Power

Press [SRC] to turn the power ON. Press and hold [SRC] to turn the power OFF.

Source selection

 Press [SRC].

The currently selected source is displayed and enters the Source selection mode.

 Select a source using [Control] knob.

Source Display

Standby “STANDBY” SiriusXM (optional accessory)[1] “SiriusXM” HD Radio[2] “HD RADIO” Tuner[3] “TUNER” USB device connected to front USB terminal “USB(FRONT)” USB device connected to rear USB terminal “USB(REAR)” iPod connected to front USB terminal[1] “iPod(FRONT)” iPod connected to rear USB terminal[1] “iPod(REAR)” Pandora® of iPod connected to front USB

terminal[1] Pandora® of iPod connected to rear USB

terminal[1] Pandora® of device connected via Bluetooth[1] “Pandora”

iHeartRadio of iPod connected to front USB terminal [1]

iHeartRadio of iPod connected to rear USB terminal [1]

iHeartRadio of device connected via Bluetooth[1]

aha™ of iPod connected to front USB terminal[1]

aha™ of iPod connected to rear USB terminal[1]

aha™ of device connected via Bluetooth[1] “aha” Bluetooth audio “BT AUDIO” CD[1] “CD” Auxiliary Input “AU X”

[1] This source can be selected only when it can be played. [2] Function of KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD. [3] Function of KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U.

Setting the source switching

• Source switching can be set so that pressing [SRC] switches among sources. For more details, refer to <14-5. Initial

settings> (page 66).

• Source switching can be set so that “Pandora”, “iHeartRADIO”, “aha”, and “AUX” sources can not be selected when not in use. For more details, refer to <14-5. Initial settings> (page

66).

“Pandora(FRONT)”

“Pandora(REAR)”

“iHeartRADIO (FRONT)”

“iHeartRADIO (REAR)”

“iHeartRADIO”

“aha(FRONT)”

“aha(REAR)”

KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U

Volume

Turn [Control] knob.

USB terminal

A USB device or iPod can be connected.

The CA-U1EX (Max. 500mA) (optional accessory) is recommended to connect a USB device. The KCA-iP102 (optional accessory) is recommended to connect a iPod. When connecting devices featuring the Lightning connector, KCP-iP102 (optional accessory) and Apple Lightning to 30-pin Adapter are necessary. Do not keep Apple Lightning to 30-pin Adapter in your car to avoid the damage by heat.

Auxiliary input

A portable audio device can be connected with a stereo mini-plug (3.5 mm ø).

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4. Audio adjustments (KDC-X898, KDC-BT858U)

4-1. Audio control

You can adjust the audio control items.

 Press [SRC] and select a source other than

Standby (“STANDBY”) using [Control] knob.

Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).

 Press [Control] knob.

Enters the Function setting mode.

 Select “Audio Control” using [Control] knob.

For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How

to select the item> (page 13).

 Select a audio control item using [Control]

knob.

Display Audio control item Range

“SubWoofer Level” Subwoofer level –15 — +15 (dB) “Bass Level” Bass level –8 — +8 (dB) “Middle Level” Middle level –8 — +8 (dB) “Treble Level” Treble level –8 — +8 (dB) “Equalizer PRO”[1]

“Bass Adjust”

“Bass Center FRQ” Bass Center Frequency 60/ 80/ 100/ 200 (Hz) “Bass Level” Bass level –8 — +8 (dB) “Bass Q Factor” Bass Q Factor 1.00/ 1.25/ 1.50/ 2.00 “Bass EXT” Bass Extend OFF/ ON

“Middle Adjust”

“Middle Center FRQ”

“Middle Level” Middle level –8 — +8 (dB) “Middle Q Factor” Middle Q Factor 0.75/ 1.00/ 1.25

“Treble Adjust”

“Treble Center FRQ”

“Treble Level” Treble level –8 — +8 (dB)

“Preset Equalizer” Preset Equalizer curve “Drive Equalizer”/

“Bass Boost” B ass Boost “OFF”/ “Level1”/

“Loudness” Loudness “OFF”/ “Level1”/

“Balance” Balance Left 15 — Right 15 “Fader” Fader Rear 15 — Front 15 “SubWoofer” Subwoofer output ON/ OFF

Middle Center Frequency

Treble Center Frequency

0.5/ 1.0/ 1.5/ 2.5 (kHz)

10.0/ 12.5/ 15.0/

17.5 kHz

“Top40”/ “Powerful”/ “Rock”/ “Pops”/ “Easy”/ “Jazz”/ “Natural”/ “User”[3]

“Level2”/ ”Level3”

“Level2”

“Detailed Settings”

“HPF” High Pass Filter Through/ 100/ 120/

“LPF SubWoofer” Low Pass Filter 85/ 120/ 160/ Through

“SubWoofer Phase”[4]

“Supreme”[5] Supreme setting OFF/ ON “Audio Preset” Audio Preset

“Volume Oﬀset” Volume oﬀset –8 — ±0 (dB)

[1] Function of KDC-X898. [2] Refer to <4-2. Audio preset> (page 17), <4-3. Audio

preset recall> (page 17).

[3] “User”: The customized Bass, Middle, and Treble settings

are eﬀective.

[4] Displayed only when “LPF SubWoofer” is set to ”85”/

“120”/ “160”.

[5] Audio ﬁle source only

Subwoofer Phase Reverse (180°)/

memory[2]

150 (Hz)

(Hz)

Normal (0°)

Recall/ Memory

(AUX: -8 — +8)

 Select a value using [Control] knob.

Exiting from the Function setting mode

Press and hold [1/6].

Adjusting Bass, Middle, and Treble levels

• You can set Bass, Middle, and Treble levels for each source.

KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U

4-2. Audio preset

You can register the values set the Audio control items.

 Set the audio control items

Refer to <4-1. Audio control> (page 16).

 Select “Audio Control” > “Detailed Settings”

> “Audio Preset” > “Memory” using [Control]

knob.

For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How

to select the item> (page 13).

 Select “YES” using [Control] knob.

“Memory Completed” appears.

Exiting from the Function setting mode

Press and hold [1/6].

Number of Audio preset memories that can be stored

• Register a pair of Audio preset memories. You cannot register them by source.

When reset

• When you press the Reset button, audio control values of all sources will be set to the values registered here.

Audio control items that can be registered

• The following Audio control items can be registered. “Bass Center FRQ”*, “Bass Level”, “Bass Q Factor”*, “Bass EXT ”*, “Middle Center FRQ”*, “Middle Level”, “Middle Q Factor ”*, “Treble Center FRQ”*, “Treble Level”, “SubWoofer Level”, “HPF”, “LPF SubWoofer”, “SubWoofer Phase”

*KDC-X898 only

4-3. Audio preset recall

You can recall the Audio control items registered to the <4-2. Audio preset> (page 17).

 Press [SRC] and select a recall source using

[Control] knob.

Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).

 Press [Control] knob.

Enters the Function setting mode.

 Select “Audio Control” > “Detailed Settings” >

“Audio Preset” > “Recall” using [Control] knob.

For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How

to select the item> (page 13).

 Select “YES” using [Control] knob.

“Recall Completed” appears.

Exiting from the Function setting mode

Press and hold [1/6].

English

5. DSP settings (KDC-X998, KDC-BT958HD)

5-1. Audio control

You can adjust the audio control items.

 Press [SRC] and select a source other than

Standby (“STANDBY”) using [Control] knob.

Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).

 Press [Control] knob.

Enters the Function setting mode.

 Select “Audio Control” using [Control] knob.

For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How

to select the item> (page 13).

 Select a audio control item using [Control]

knob.

Display Overview

“SubWoofer Level” You can set subwoofer level.

“Drive Equalizer”[5] Sets the sound quality to reduce the road

“Preset Equalizer”[1][5] Select from among preset equalizer curves

“Manual Equalizer”[1][5] Set the equalizer curve manually.

“Pro Setup”

“DSP Set” Turn on/oﬀ the DSP function.

“Car Type”[5] To get clear sound, set the sound “Speaker Setting”[5] “X’Over”[5] “DTA Settings”[5]

“Sound Enhancements”[5]

“Supreme”[6] Turns ON/OFF the Supreme function.

“Space Enhancer”[3]

[4]

“Sound Realizer”[4] Virtually makes the sound more realistic

KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U

“–15” — “0” — “+15”

noise.

“ON”/ “OFF”

to set the sound quality.

“User”[2]/ “iPod”(During iPod source only)/ “Top 40”/ “Powerful”/ “Rock”/ “Pops”/ “Easy”/ “Jazz”/ “Natural”

Refer to <5-2. Manual equalizer control>

(page 19).

“Bypass”: Disables the DSP function. “Through”: Enables the DSP function.

environment according to the location and size of physically installed speakers with reference to the followings:

<5-3. Car type selection> (page 19) <5-4. Speaker setting> (page 20) <5-5. X’Over setting> (page 20) <5-6. Listening position setting> (page

21) <5-7. Delay time control> (page 22) <5-8. Channel level ﬁne adjustments> (page 23)

Can be set while Audio ﬁle source of USB/ CD and iPod source.

“ON”/ “OFF”

Virtually enhances the sound space using the DSP.

“OFF”/ “Small”/ “Medium”/ “Large”

using the DSP.

“OFF”/ “Level1”/ “Level2”/ “Level3”

“Sound Elevation”[4] Virtually raises the sound ﬁeld using

the DSP.

“OFF”/ “Low”/ “Middle”/ “High”

“Volume oﬀset” Sets each source’s volume as a diﬀerence

from the basic volume.

“–8” — “0” (AUX: “–8”— “+8”)

“SubWoofer Mute” Sets the Subwoofer Mute.

“ON”/ “OFF”

“Audio Preset” You can register the values set the Audio

control items.

Refer to <5-10. DSP preset> (page

24), <5-11. DSP preset recall> (page

24).

“Bass Boost”[5] Sets the Bass Boost level in 3 steps.

“OFF”/ “Level1”/ “Level2”/ “Level3”

“Loudness”[5] Makes the sounds at high and low

frequencies louder.

“OFF”/ “Low”/ “High”

“Balance” Adjusts left/right speaker balance.

“Left15” — “0” — “Right15”

“Fader” Adjusts front/rear speaker balance.

“Rear15” — “0” — “Front15”

(Colored text: Factory setting)

[1] You can select for each source. [2] “User”: The Equalizer curve set in the section <5-2.

Manual equalizer control> (page 19) is recalled.

[3] This function is not eﬀective for the HD Radio source. [4] Function of KDC-X998. [5] Displayed only when “DSP Set” is set to ”Through”. [6] Audio ﬁle source only

 Select a value using [Control] knob.

Exiting from the Function setting mode

Press and hold [1/6].

When you selected “iPod” for “Preset Equalizer”

• When you selected “iPod” for “Preset Equalizer”, next select an equalizer curve. Select a desired equalizer curve using [Control] knob from among 22 equalizer curves displayed after you selected “iPod”.

5-2. Manual equalizer control

You can adjust the equalizer curve manually.

 Press [SRC] and select a source other than

Standby (“STANDBY”) using [Control] knob.

Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).

 Press [Control] knob.

Enters the Function setting mode.

 Select “Audio Control” > “Manual Equalizer”

using [Control] knob.

For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How

to select the item> (page 13).

 Select a equalizer control item using [Control]

knob.

Display Description Range

“Gain” Adjust the gain of each band. -9 – 0 – +9 dB “Q Factor”[1] Adjust Q of each band. 1.35/ 1.50/ 2.00 “Bass EXT” – “OFF”/ “ON”

(Colored text: Factory setting)

[1] Function of KDC-X998.

When “Bass EXT” and “Q Factor” are selected, skip step 5.

 Select a Band using [Control] knob.

KDC-X998

“BAND1”; 62.5 Hz, “BAND2”; 100 Hz, “BAND3”; 160 Hz, “BAND4”; 250 Hz, “BAND5”; 400 Hz, “BAND6”; 630 Hz, “BAND7”; 1 kHz, “BAND8”; 1.6 kHz, “BAND9”; 2.5 kHz, “BAND10”; 4 kHz, “BAND11”; 6.3 kHz, “BAND12”; 10 kHz, “BAND13”; 16kHz

KDC-BT958HD

“BAND1”; 62.5 Hz, “BAND2”; 160 Hz, “BAND3”; 400 Hz, “BAND4”; 1 kHz, “BAND5”; 2.5 kHz, “BAND6”; 6.3 kHz, “BAND7”; 16 kHz

 Select a value using [Control] knob.

Exiting from the Function setting mode

Press and hold [1/6].

When the “Manual Equalizer” item is not displayed

• This function is not available when “iPod” is selected for “Preset Equalizer”.

5-3. Car type selection

You can compensate the delay of the sound arrival time by selecting your environment from the car types.

 Press [SRC] and select a source other than

Standby (“STANDBY”) using [Control] knob.

Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).

 Press [Control] knob.

Enters the Function setting mode.

 Select “Audio Control” > “Pro Setup” > “Car

Type” using [Control] knob.

For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How

to select the item> (page 13).

 Select a car type using [Control] knob.

Display Car type

“OFF” Not compensating. “Compact” Compact car “Full Size Car” Full size car “Wagon” Station wagon “Minivan” Minivan “SUV” Sport-utility vehicle “Minivan (Long)” Long Minivan

Exiting from the Function setting mode

Press and hold [1/6].

To set the delay time ﬁnely

• You can compensate the distances in more details by using

<5-7. Delay time control> (page 22) function.

English

DSP settings (KDC-X998, KDC-BT958HD)

5-4. Speaker setting

The speaker X’Over is automatically set when the position and size of each speaker are selected from the following items.

 Press [SRC] and select a source other than

Standby (“STANDBY”) using [Control] knob.

Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).

 Press [Control] knob.

Enters the Function setting mode.

 Select “Audio Control” > “Pro Setup” >

“Speaker Setting” using [Control] knob.

For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How

to select the item> (page 13).

 Select a speaker type using [Control] knob.

Speaker type Setting item Setting value

“Front” Front speaker

location “SIZE”

“TW” Tweeter size

“Rear” Rear speaker

location “SIZE”

“SubWoofer” “SIZE”

(Colored text: Factory setting)

[1] Value set when “Minivan” or “Minivan (Long)” is selected

as described in <5-3. Car type selection> (page 19).

“Door”, “On Dash”, “Under Dash”

Front speaker size

KDC-X998

“O.E.M.”, “3 1/2in”, “4in”, “43/4in”, “5in”, “6 1/2in”, “63/4in”, “7in”, “4x6”, “5x7”, “6x8”, “6x9”, “7x10”

KDC-BT958HD

“Small”, “Medium”, “Large”

“None”, “Small”, “Medium”, “Large” “Door”, “Rear Deck”

(“2nd Row”, “3rd Row”[1])

Rear speaker size

KDC-X998

“None”, “O.E.M.”, “3 1/2in”, “4in”, “4 3/4in”, “5in”, “6 1/2in”, “63/4in”, “7in”, “4x6”, “5x7”, “6x8”, “6x9”, “7x10”

KDC-BT958HD

“None”, “Small”, “Medium”, “Large”

Speaker Size Subwoofer

KDC-X998

“None”, “6 1/2inch”, “8inch”, “10inch”, “12inch”, “15inch O ver”

KDC-BT958HD

“None”, “Small”, “Large”

 Select a setting item using [Control] knob.  Select a setting value using [Control] knob.

Exiting from the Function setting mode

Press and hold [1/6].

5-5. X’Over setting

Fine adjusting the following setting values corresponding to the X’Over values set in the section <5-4. Speaker setting> (page 20).

 Press [SRC] and select a source other than

Standby (“STANDBY”) using [Control] knob.

Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).

 Press [Control] knob.

Enters the Function setting mode.

 Select “Audio Control” > “Pro Setup” >

“X’Over” using [Control] knob.

For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How

to select the item> (page 13).

 Select a speaker type using [Control] knob.

Speaker type Setting item Setting value

“Front” “FC”

“SLOPE”[1][2] Front high pass slope

“GAIN” Front gain

“Rear” “FC”

“SLOPE”[1][2] Rear high pass slope

“GAIN” Rear Gain

“SubWoofer” “FC”

“SLOPE”[1][2] Subwoofer slope

“GAIN” Subwoofer gain

“PHASE” Subwoofer phase

Front high pass ﬁlter

KDC-X998

Through, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90,

100, 120, 150, 180, 220, 250 Hz

KDC-BT958HD

Through, 40, 60, 70, 80, 100, 120,

150, 180, 220 Hz

-6, -12, -18, -24 dB/Oct

-8 ,-7, -6, -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, 0 dB

Rear high pass ﬁlter

KDC-X998

Through, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90,

100, 120, 150, 180, 220, 250 Hz

KDC-BT958HD

Through, 40, 60, 70, 80, 100, 120,

150, 180, 220 Hz

-6, -12, -18, -24 dB/Oct

-8, -7, -6, -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, 0 dB

Subwoofer low pass ﬁlter

KDC-X998

30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 120, 150, 180, 220, 250, Through Hz

KDC-BT958HD

40, 60, 70, 80, 100, 120, 150, 180, 220, Through Hz

-6, -12, -18, -24 dB/Oct

-8 ,-7, -6, -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, 0 dB

“REV” (180°)/ “NML” (0°)

KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U

“Tweeter”[2] “FC” Shelving ﬁlter

1, 1.6, 2.5, 4, 5, 6.3, 8, 10, 12.5 kHz

“Volume” Tweete volume

-8 ,-7, -6, -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, 0 dB

(Colored text: Factory setting)

[1] Displayed only when “FC” is set to a value other than

”Through”.

[2] Function of KDC-X998.

 Select a setting item using [Control] knob.  Select a setting value using [Control] knob.

Exiting from the Function setting mode

Press and hold [1/6].

5-6. Listening position setting

You can adjust sound localization according to the listening position.

 Press [SRC] and select a source other than

Standby (“STANDBY”) using [Control] knob.

Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).

 Press [Control] knob.

Enters the Function setting mode.

 Select “Audio Control” > “Pro Setup” > “DTA

Settings” > “Preset Position” using [Control] knob.

For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How

to select the item> (page 13).

 Select a listening position using [Control]

knob.

Display Compensation seat

“ALL” Not compensating. “Front R” Front Right seat “Front L” Front Left seat “Front All” Front seat

Exiting from the Function setting mode

Press and hold [1/6].

English

DSP settings (KDC-X998, KDC-BT958HD)

5-7. Delay time control

Adjusting ﬁne tuning of the speaker position compensation value speciﬁed at <5-3. Car type

selection> (page 19).

Preparation for setting

• If you specify the distance from the center of the currently set listening position to every speaker, the delay time will be automatically computed and set.

1. Determine the center of the currently set listening position as the reference point (• in the illustration shown below).

2. Measure the distances from the reference point to the speakers.

3. Calculate the diﬀerences between the distance of the furthest speaker and other speakers.

4. Input the diﬀerences calculated in step 3 for individual speakers.

5. Adjust gain for individual speakers. A sound image will be shifted to the speaker with increased gain. Example: When “Front” is selected as the listening position (<5-6. Listening position setting> (page 21)).

+3.2 feet

Front L

Rear L

4.9 feet

1.7 feet

2.6 feet

Front R

Rear R

+2.3 feet

 Select a speaker using [Control] knob.

Speaker Display Range

Front Left speaker “FrontL” 0 – 20.01 feet Front Right speaker “FrontR” 0 – 20.01 feet Rear Left speaker “RearL” 0 – 20.01 feet Rear Right speaker “RearR” 0 – 20.01 feet Subwoofer Left “SW L” 0 – 20.01 feet Subwoofer Right “SW R” 0 – 20.01 feet

(Colored text: Factory setting)

 Select a value using [Control] knob.

Exiting from the Function setting mode

Press and hold [1/6].

+0 feet

SW RSW L

 Press [SRC] and select a source other than

Standby (“STANDBY”) using [Control] knob.

Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).

 Press [Control] knob.

Enters the Function setting mode.

 Select “Audio Control” > “Pro Setup” > “DTA

Settings” > “DTA” using [Control] knob.

For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How

to select the item> (page 13).

KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U

5-8. Channel level ﬁne adjustments

After DTA compensation, you can ﬁnely adjust the unsatisfactory speaker volume of respective speaker.

 Press [SRC] and select a source other than

Standby (“STANDBY”) using [Control] knob.

Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).

 Press [Control] knob.

Enters the Function setting mode.

 Select “Audio Control” > “Pro Setup” > “DTA

Settings” > “Channel Level” using [Control] knob.

For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How

to select the item> (page 13).

 Select a speaker using [Control] knob.

Speaker Display Range

Front Left speaker “Front” “L” -8 – 0 dB Front Right speaker “Front” “R” -8 – 0 dB Rear Left speaker “Rear” “L” -8 – 0 dB Rear Right speaker “Rear” “R” -8 – 0 dB Subwoofer Left “SW” “L” -8 – 0 dB Subwoofer Right “SW” “R” -8 – 0 dB

(Colored text: Factory setting)

 Select a value using [Control] knob.

Exiting from the Function setting mode

Press and hold [1/6].

5-9. Resetting of DTA Settings

You can reset the DTA-compensated values to the factory settings.

 Press [SRC] and select a source other than

Standby (“STANDBY”) using [Control] knob.

Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).

 Press [Control] knob.

Enters the Function setting mode.

 Select “Audio Control” > “Pro Setup” > “DTA

Settings” > “Reset DTA Setting” using [Control] knob.

For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How

to select the item> (page 13).

 Select “YES” using [Control] knob.

Exiting from the Function setting mode

Press and hold [1/6].

English

DSP settings (KDC-X998, KDC-BT958HD)

5-10. DSP preset

You can register the values set the DSP control items.

 Set the DSP control items

Refer to the following operations to setup the Sound Control.

- “SubWoofer Level” of <5-1. Audio control> (page

18)

- <5-2. Manual equalizer control> (page 19)

- <5-3. Car type selection> (page 19)

- <5-4. Speaker setting> (page 20)

- <5-5. X’Over setting> (page 20)

- <5-6. Listening position setting> (page 21)

- <5-7. Delay time control> (page 22)

- <5-8. Channel level ﬁne adjustments> (page

23)

 Press [Control] knob.

Enters the Function setting mode.

 Select “Audio Control” > “Pro Setup” > “Audio

Preset” > “Memory” using [Control] knob.

For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How

to select the item> (page 13).

 Select a memory number (“Memory 1” or

“Memory 2”) using [Control] knob.

 Select “YES” using [Control] knob.

“Memory Completed” appears.

Exiting from the Function setting mode

Press and hold [1/6].

When reset

• When this unit is reset, all setting values stored in “Memory 1” are applied to the source.

5-11. DSP preset recall

You can recall the DSP control items registered to the <5-10. DSP preset> (page 24).

 Press [SRC] and select a recall source using

[Control] knob.

Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).

 Press [Control] knob.

Enters the Function setting mode.

 Select “Audio Control” > “Pro Setup” > “Audio

Preset” > “Recall” using [Control] knob.

For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How

to select the item> (page 13).

 Select a recall memory number (“Recall 1” or

“Recall 2”) using [Control] knob.

 Select “YES” using [Control] knob.

“Recall Completed” appears.

Exiting from the Function setting mode

Press and hold [1/6].

KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U

English

6. Listen to the iPod

6-1. Models of iPods/iPhones that can be connected to this unit

Made for

• iPod nano (7th generation)

• iPod nano (6th generation)

• iPod nano (5th generation)

• iPod nano (4th generation)

• iPod nano (3rd generation)

• iPod nano (2nd generation)

• iPod nano (1st generation)

• iPod with video

• iPod classic

• iPod touch (5th generation)

• iPod touch (4th generation)

• iPod touch (3rd generation)

• iPod touch (2nd generation)

• iPod touch (1st generation)

• iPhone 5

• iPhone 4S

• iPhone 4

• iPhone 3GS

• iPhone 3G

• iPhone

• For information on the compatibility with iPod/

iPhone software, visit www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/

ipod/.

• Types of available control vary depending on the type of connected iPod. Visit www.kenwood.com/

cs/ce/ipod/ for further details.

• The word “iPod” appearing in this manual indicates the iPod or the iPhone connected with the iPod connection cable (optional accessory).

• Refer to the web site for connectable iPods and iPod connection cables.

www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ipod/

• When connecting devices featuring the Lightning connector, KCP-iP102 (optional accessory) and Apple Lightning to 30-pin Adapter are necessary.

• Do not keep Apple Lightning to 30-pin Adapter in your car to avoid the damage by heat.

Notes

• If you start playback after connecting the iPod, the music that was playing on the iPod is played ﬁrst. In this case, “RESUMING” appears without displaying a folder name, etc. Changing the browse item will display a correct title, etc.

• You cannot operate the iPod if “KENWOOD” or “ä” appears on the iPod.

6-2. Playing music

Playing a iPod

Connect the iPod to the USB terminal using the KCA-iP102 (optional accessory).

[1] Front USB terminal [2] Rear USB terminal

You can connect the iPod to either one of the USB terminals provided at the front and rear of this unit. If you connect a device to the USB terminal provided at the rear, the “REAR USB” indicator stays lit. When it is connected, the source is switched automatically and playback starts.

Selecting a song

Press [E] or [F] button.

Fast-forwarding or fast-backwarding a song

Press and hold [E] or [F].

Pause and play a song

Press and hold [1/6].

Removing iPod

Switch the source to a device other than iPod, Pandora, Aha Radio, and iHeartRadio, and then remove the iPod. Data contained in the iPod may be damaged if you remove it when it is used as the active source.

When playback of iPod touch or iPhone does not start

• If an unsupported application has started when connecting iPod touch or iPhone, “APP & iPod Mode” appears and sometimes playback does not starts. In this case, APP & iPod Mode is set to “OFF”. Refer to <6-9. App & iPod mode setting

search> (page 30).

KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U

6-3. Music search

You can search for the song you want to play.

 Press [1/6].

“MUSICSEARCH” appears and enters the Music search mode.

 Search for a song

Operation type Operation

Movement between items Turn [Control] knob. Selection of item Press [Control] knob. Return to previous item Press [1/6]. Return to Top menu Press and hold [E].

Exiting from the Music search mode

Press and hold [1/6].

Undisplayable titles

• If no characters included in a song name can be displayed, the browse item name and digits are displayed.

Items Display

Playlists “PLIST***” Artists “ART***” Albums “ALB***” Songs “PRGM***” Podcasts “PDCT***” Genres “GEN***” Composers “COM***”

6-4. Alphabet search

You can select an alphabetic character from the list in the browse item (artist, album, etc.) currently selected.

 Press [1/6].

“MUSICSEARCH” appears and enters the Music search mode.

 Press and hold [Control] knob.

Enter the Search select mode

 Select “Alphabet Search” using [Control] knob.  Select a character using [Control] knob.

Return to the Music search mode.

Exiting from the Alphabet search mode

Press and hold [1/6].

Notes on alphabet search

• Turning [Control] knob fast in the Music search mode allows you to enter the alphabet search mode.

• The time of Alphabet search may become long depending on the number of items (songs) in iPod.

• To search for a character other than A to Z and 1, enter “*”.

• If the ﬁrst character string begins with an article “a”, “an”,

or “the” in the alphabet search mode, it is searched for in deﬁance of the article.

English

Listen to the iPod

6-5. Direct search

You can search for music by selecting a browse item and an alphabetic character(s).

 Press [1/6].

“MUSICSEARCH” appears and enters the Music search mode.

 Press and hold [Control] knob.

Enter the Search select mode

 Select “Direct Search” using [Control] knob.  Select browse item using [Control] knob.

Display Browse item

“PLAYLISTS” Playlists “ARTISTS” Artists “ALBUMS” Albums “SONGS” Songs “PODCASTS” Podcasts “GENRES” Genres “COMPOSERS” Composers

 Select select a character(s) using [Control]

knob.

You can select up to three characters.

 Select “DONE” using [Control] knob.

A search result list is displayed.

 Select music using [Control] knob.

Exiting from the Music search mode

Press and hold [1/6].

6-6. Skip search

You can search for a song by skipping songs at the set skip search ratio (the ratio of the number of songs to skip to the total number of songs in the selected list)

 Press [1/6].

“MUSICSEARCH” appears and enters the Music search mode.

 Select browse item using [Control] knob.  Press and hold [Control] knob.

Enter the Search select mode

 Select “Skip Search” using [Control] knob.  Search for music

Operation type Operation

Movement between items Turn [Control] knob. Skip Search Press [R] or [S]. Selection of item Press [Control] knob. Setting of skip search ratio Press [E] or [F].

Exiting from the Music search mode

Press and hold [1/6].

Skip search ratio setting

• You can also set the skip search ratio in the Function setting mode. Refer to <6-7. Skip search ratio setting> (page 29).

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6-7. Skip search ratio setting

You can change the ratio of skip performed as mentioned in <6-6. Skip search> (page 28).

 Press [SRC] and select an iPod (“iPod”) source

using [Control] knob.

Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).

 Press [Control] knob.

Enters the Function setting mode.

 Select “Settings” > “Skip Search” using

[Control] knob.

For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How

to select the item> (page 13).

 Select a ratio using [Control] knob.

Returns to the previous item.

Exiting from the Function setting mode

Press and hold [1/6].

6-8. Playback mode

You can select a playback mode, such as Random play and Repeat play.

 Press [SRC] and select an iPod (“iPod”) source

using [Control] knob.

Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).

 Press [Control] knob.

Enters the Function setting mode.

 Select “Play Mode” using [Control] knob.

For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How

to select the item> (page 13).

 Select a playback mode function using

[Control] knob.

Display Description

“Folder Random” When set to “ON”, plays the songs in the folder

randomly. (Music only)

* (ON) / i (OFF)

“All Random” When set to “ON”, plays all songs in the iPod

randomly. (Music only)

* (ON) / i (OFF)

“File Repeat” When set to “ON”, plays the song repeatedly.

* (ON) / i (OFF)

 Press [Control] knob.

The setting is changed.

Exiting from the Function setting mode

Press and hold [1/6].

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Listen to the iPod

6-9. App & iPod mode setting search

You can select a music from iPod when App & iPod mode is set to ON.

 Press [SRC] and select an iPod (“iPod”) source

using [Control] knob.

Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).

 Press [Control] knob.

Enters the Function setting mode.

 Select “APP & iPod Mode” using [Control]

knob.

For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How

to select the item> (page 13).

Selecting “APP & iPod Mode” item each time switching between On and Off.

Exiting from the Function setting mode

Press and hold [1/6].

Operation performed when “APP & iPod Mode” is set to

“ON”

• When “APP & iPod Mode” is set to “ON”, this unit can control only the “Pause and play”, “Selecting a song”, and “Fast Forward or Fast Backward of the Song” functions.

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