Kenwood KDC-X979, KDC-X879 User Manual

KDC-X979 KDC-MP925 KDC-X879

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-X979/MP925/X879 Serial number

Warning 4

Safety precautions 5

Notes 7

About CDs 8

Notes on Multi-function Key System 9

Notes on playing MP3/WMA 10

Notes on Sound Management System 12

General features 13

Power Hiding the Control Panel Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Rotary Volume knob operation mode select TEL Mute Display Mode Switching Side Graphic Display Switching Text Display Switching Graphic part/ Spectrum Analyzer Display

Switching Wallpaper selecting Text Display Switching Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) Auxiliary Input Display Setting Panel Position Setting Theft Deterrent Panel Audio Control (KDC-MP925/KDC-X879) Subwoofer Output System Q (KDC-MP925/KDC-X879) System Q ( KDC-X979) Speaker Setting (KDC-MP925/KDC-X879) Dual Zone System

Sound management features (KDC-X979) 26

Audio control Audio Setup (Easy mode) Audio Setup (PRO mode) Audio Setup Memory (PRO mode) Audio Setup memory Recall

Tuner features 31

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

RDS features 34

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

CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features 36

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

SIRIUS tuner control features 40

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

HD Radio control features 43

Tuning Auto Memory Entry

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Menu system 45

Menu System Security Code Touch Sensor Tone Manual Clock Adjustment Date Adjustment Date Mode Synchronize Clock DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Selectable Illumination Triangle indicator setting Font Type Select Dimmer OFF Wait Time Setting Eject angle setting Panel action setting System Q Setting (KDC-X879) Audio Setup (KDC-X979) Built-in Amp Mute Setting B.M.S. (Bass Management System)

(KDC-X979/KDC-X879) B.M.S. Frequency Offset (KDC-X979/KDC-X879) Traffic Information CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) Tuning Mode Receive mode Setting Auto Memory Entry Tex t Scroll Built-in Auxiliary input Setting SIRIUS ID (ESN) display CD Read Setting Picture downloading (KDC-X979) AMP Control (KDC-X979/KDC-X879) Rotary volume operation select

Basic Operations of remote 53

Loading and Replacing the battery Basic operations In Tuner source In Disc source In SIRIUS tuner source In HD Radio source

Accessories/ Installation Procedure 55

Connecting Wires to Terminals 56

Installation 57

Removing the Unit 59

Troubleshooting Guide 60

Specifications 64

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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.

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Safety precautions

2WARNING

To prevent injury or fire, take the 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 automotive-grade wires or other wires with a 0.75mm² (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 direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.

• Do not set the removed faceplate or 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 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 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.

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

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Safety precautions

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.

LX-bus connection

The LX AMP and the sensor unit cannot be connected simultaneously. You must connect any of them at a time. (The power supply does not turn ON if you have connected both of them.)

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.

NOTE

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

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

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

Reset button

• We recommend the use of 'Security Code' (page

46) to prevent theft.

• The illustrations of the display and the panel appearing in this manual are examples used to explain more clearly how the controls are used. Therefore, what appears on the display in the illustrations may differ from what appears on the display on the actual equipment, and some of the illustrations on the display may represent something impossible in actual operation.

Lens Fogging

Right after you turn on the car heater in cold weather, dew or condensation may form on the lens in the CD player of the unit. Called lens fogging, CDs may be impossible to play. In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the condensation to evaporate. If the unit still does not operate normally after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer.

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Notes

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 Faceplate Terminals

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

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.

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/SR902 (optional accessory) when connected.

Dolby Pro Logic II

The matrix decoding technologies that have been evolved from the conventional Dolby Pro Logic system and that is based on the latest digital matrix technologies. It realizes the excellent 5.1-channel sound playback of Dolby Surround and ordinary CD stereo sounds. You can enjoy surround channels as full-band sounds (from 20 Hz to 20 kHz) and stereo sources as real 5.1-channel sounds. The Movie mode, Music mode, Matrix mode, can be selected according to the playback source. When the Dolby Pro Logic II mode is selected, the sound level is slightly dropped due to its characteristics.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

WOW, SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

NOTE

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

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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

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 discs 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 CDR/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.

CD cleaning

Clean from the center of the disc and move outward.

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Notes on Multi-function Key System

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.

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

Real operational example of the Multifunction Key System

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

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

EXT

• "MRDM", "H-F", "SYNC" or "DISP" are displayed when an optional accessory is connected.

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Notes on playing MP3/WMA

Note, however, that the MP3/WMA recording media and formats acceptable are limited. When writing MP3/WMA, pay attention to the following restrictions.

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 and folder 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 character)

(KDC-MP925/X879;Up to 32 characters are displayed)

• Romeo (128 character)

(KDC-MP925/X879;Up to 64 characters are displayed)

• Long file neme (200 characters)

(KDC-MP925/X879;Up to 64 characters are displayed)

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Maximum number of characters for folder name: 64 (KDC-MP925/X879; Joliet: Up to 32 characters are displayed)

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 folders: KDC-X979; 100 KDC-MP925/X879; 50

• Maximum number of files and folders (KDC-MP925/X879): 512

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.

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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

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.

• Play mode may not be possible when portions of the

functions of Windows Media Player 9 or higher are used.

Entering ID3 tag

The Displayable ID3 tag is ID3 version 1.x. For the character code, refer to the List of Codes.

Entering file and folder names

The code list characters are the only file names and folder names that can be entered and displayed. If you use any other character for entry, the file and folder names are not displayed correctly. They may neither be displayed correctly depending on the CD writer used. The unit recognizes and plays only those MP3/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 file with the MP3/WMA extension. The unit mistakes non-MP3/WMA files for MP3/WMA data as long as they have the MP3/WMA extension.

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

MP3/WMA playing order

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.

Example of a medium’s folder/file hierarchy

Folder

File

Root

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

Operation of the button

4 Button

¢ Button

(Current file:

Beginning of file

¡% ➜ ¡&

¡$)

¡$ ➜ ¡#

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

Operation of the button

AM Button

FM Button

(Current folder:

3 ➜ 2 ➜ 1 ➜ 8 ...

5 ➜ 6 ➜ 7 ➜ 8 ➜ 1 ...

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

Operation of the button

4 Button

¢ Button

AM Button

FM Button

(Current folder:

Level 1 Level 3 Level 5

Level 2 Level 4

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Notes on Sound Management System

The KDC-X979 allows you to set up the best sound field to your car using the audio setup. This is the Sound Management System.

There are two types of audio setup mode: Easy audio setup (called Easy mode) and Professional audio setup (called PRO mode).

Audio setup (Easy mode)

When you select the cabin size and the speaker type you are using in the easy audio setup (Easy mode), you can set the best sound field to your car automatically.

• Refer to 'Audio Setup (Easy mode)' (page 28).

Audio setup (PRO mode)

While in the professional audio setup (PRO mode), you can fine-tune and memory the X’Over (Cross-over), DTA (Digital Time Alignment), and EQ (Equalizer), controls in addition to the sound quality you have set in the audio setup (Easy mode).

• Refer to 'Audio Setup (PRO mode)' (page 28).

First, set up the sound field in your car by 'Audio setup (Easy mode)' (page 28). Proceed to the following steps for sound field setup.

1. Enter Audio Setup mode. Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "AD SET" is displayed above the [3] button. Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 9).

2. Set the cabin size of your car. Press the [2] ("CABIN") button.

3. Select the cabin size of your car. Press the [4] or [¢] button.

4. Select a speaker

Press the [3] ("SP-SEL") button.

5. Set up the speaker

Press the [2] — [5] button.

• For the speakers you can set up using buttons [2] to

[5], see the 'Audio setup (Easy mode)' (page 28).

6. Select the speaker size. Press the [4] or [¢] button.

7. Exit Audio setup mode Press the [6] ("RTN") button.

Now, you can create the best sound field to your car. For the detailed speaker setup, see the 'Audio Setup (PRO mode)' (page 28).

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General features

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Power

Turning ON the Power

Turn the vehicle ignition ON.

The panel appears.

Turing OFF the Power

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

The panel hides.

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

Hiding the Control Panel

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

Hiding the control panel

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

When the time set in 'OFF Wait Time Setting' (page 48) 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.

The panel is opened to enable the operation.

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General features

Selecting the Source

Press the [SRC] button.

Source required Display

SIRIUS tuner (Optional accessory) "SIRIUS" Tuner or HD Radio (Optional accessor y) "TUNER" or “HD RADIO” CD "Compact Disc" External disc (Optional accessory) "CD Changer" Auxiliary input "AUX" Standby (Illumination only mode) "STANDBY"

Vol ume

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

Rotary Volume knob operation mode select

The rotary volume knob can be used for volume adjustment and various function setups.

Available setup functions

The rotary volume knob can be used for the following setup:

• Menu system : Item selection

• Audio Control : Adjustment of setup value

• Audio Setup : Adjustment of setup value

• Display control : Display switching

• Station/Disc Naming : Character selection

• Folder select : Folder search

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• You can select the Rotary Volume Operation mode only when the " the [1] button during any function setup.

• When the " rotary volume control for function setup and sound level adjustment.

To use the rotary volume knob:

" indicator is displayed above

" indicator is ON, you cannot use the

1 Turn the rotary volume operation ON

See the 'Rotary volume operation select' (52 page) and select "Rotary SEL: ON".

2 Selecting the Rotary Volume Operation

mode

Press the [1] button.

When it’s ON, the " " indicator blinks.

3 Setting the function

Rotate the Rotary Volume knob.

4 Terminates the function setup using the

rotary volume knob

Press the [1] button.

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.

Display Mode Switching

Switching the display mode.

1 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [3] (KDC-MP925/X879)/ [4] (KDC-X979) button. Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 9).

2 Enter display control mode

Press the [3] ("DISP") (KDC-MP925/X879)/ [4] ("DISP") (KDC-X979) button.

3 Select the display mode

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

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

Display Mode Display

"Display:A"

"Display:B"

"Display:C"

"Display:D"

1 Side graphic part 2 Upper text display part 3 Lower text display part 4 Function item display 5 Text display part 6 Graphic & spectrum analyzer display part

4 Exit display control mode

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

• When the 'Dual Zone System' (page 25) is ON, the spectrum analyzer cannot be displayed.

• The display is dimmed during "Display:B" or "Display: C" mode.

• The indicator appears only when the Clock is displayed in the upper or lower position during "Display:A" mode.

Display:A

Side Graphic Display Switching

Switching the Side graphic Display.

1 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [3]/ [4] button. Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 9).

2 Enter display control mode

Press the [3]/ [4] ("DISP") button.

3 Select the display mode

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

Select the "Display:A" display.

4 Enter display control mode

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

"Side Graphic" is displayed.

5 Select the side graphic display

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

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

Side graphic display

Tex t + Source Graphic 1

…

Graphic 3 Spectrum analyzer 1

…

Spectrum analyzer 4 Blank

6 Exit display control mode

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

• No function item is displayed if "Display:C" or "Display: D" is selected. To use a function item, press any of [1] to [6] buttons or [NEXT] button. The function item will be displayed approximately 5 seconds.

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

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General features

Display:A

Te xt 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]/ [4] button. Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 9).

2 Enter display control mode

Press the [3]/ [4] ("DISP") button.

3 Select the display mode

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

Select the "Display:A" display.

4 Enter text select mode

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

• In the Rotary Volume Operation mode, you can select the Upper part or Lower part using button [3] ("TEXT") and switch the display using the rotary volume key.

5 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.

6 Exit Display Control mode

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

• The setting of this function is available while "Display: 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.

The text display in the Upper text display part

In Tuner source

Information Display

Station name "BAND+ch+SNPS" Radio text or Frequency "R-TEXT" Frequency "BAND+ch+FREQ" Date "DATE" Clock "CLOCK" Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S/ANA+CLOCK"

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In CD & External disc source

Information Display

Disc title "DISC-TITLE" Track title "TRACK-TITLE" Track number & Play time "P-Time" Disc name "DNPS" Date "DATE" Clock "CLOCK" Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S/ANA+CLOCK"

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" Play time & File number "P-Time" Date "DATE" Clock "CLOCK" Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S/ANA+CLOCK"

In Standby

Information Display

Standby (Illumination only mode) "STANDBY" Date "DATE" Clock "CLOCK"

In Auxiliary input source

Information Display

Auxiliary input name "AUX NAME" Date "DATE" Clock "CLOCK" Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S/ANA+CLOCK"

In HD Radio source

Information Display

Station name "Station Name" Title "Title" Frequency "Frequency" Date "DATE" Clock "CLOCK" Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S/ANA+CLOCK"

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

• 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.

The text display in the Lower text display part

In Tuner source

Information Display

KENWOOD Logo "LOGO" Clock "CLOCK" Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S/ANA+CLOCK" Radio text or Frequency "R-TEXT" Date "DATE"

In CD & External disc source

Information Display

KENWOOD Logo "LOGO" Clock "CLOCK" Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S/ANA+CLOCK" Disc title "DISC-TITLE" Track Title "TRACK-TITLE" Disc name "DNPS" Date "DATE"

In MP3/WMA source

Information Display

KENWOOD Logo "LOGO" Clock "CLOCK" Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S/ANA+CLOCK" Song title & Artist name "TITLE/ARTIST" Album name & Artist name "ALBUM/ARTIST" Folder name "FOLDER NAME" File name "FILE NAME" Date "DATE"

In Standby

Information Display

KENWOOD Logo "LOGO" Clock "CLOCK" Date "DATE"

In Auxiliary input source

Information Display

KENWOOD Logo "LOGO" Clock "CLOCK" Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S/ANA+CLOCK" Date "DATE"

In HD Radio source

Information Display

KENWOOD Logo "LOGO" Clock "CLOCK" Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S/ANA+CLOCK" Station name "Station Name" Title "Title" Date "DATE"

In SIRIUS tuner source

Information Display

KENWOOD Logo "LOGO" Clock "CLOCK" Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S/ANA+CLOCK" 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" Date "DATE"

• If 'Dual Zone System' (page 25) is turned ON while the spectrum analyzer is displayed, the spectrum analyzer disappears from the display.

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Display:B/ Display:C/ Display:D

Graphic part/ Spectrum Analyzer Display Switching

Switching the graphic Display/ Spectrum analyzer display.

1 Select the key function section

Press the [NEXT] button.

Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [3]/ [4] button. Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 9).

2 Enter display control mode

Press the [3]/ [4] ("DISP") button.

3 Select the display mode

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

Select the "Display:B"/ "Display:C"/ "Display:D" display.

4 Select the graphic/ spectrum analyzer

display

Press the [4] ("SA-grph") button.

5 Select the graphic/ spectrum analyzer

display part display

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Each time the button is pressed the graphic display/ spectrum analyzer display switches as shown below.

Graphic display/ Spectrum Analyzer display

Movie 1 Movie 2 *Downloaded movie Spectrum analyzer 1

…

Spectrum analyzer 5 Wallpaper

• * Function of the KDC-X979

6 Exit display control mode

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

• The setting of this function is available while "Display : B"/ "Display:C"/ "Display:D" is selected for the Display mode.

Display:B/ Display:C/ Display:D

Wallpaper selecting

Select a wallpaper to display when Display Type is set to "Display:B"/ "Display:C"/ "Display:D".

1 Select the wallpaper display

Refer to 'Graphic part/ Spectrum Analyzer Display Switching' (page 18).

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 [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is pressed the wallpaper changes.

3 Exit Display Control mode

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

Display:B/ Display:C

Te xt 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]/ [4] button. Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 9).

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2 Enter display control mode

Press the [3]/ [4] ("DISP") button.

3 Select the display mode

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

Select the "Display:B"/ "Display:C" display.

4 Select the text

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

• It can also be switched by pressing either [4] or [¢] button.

In Tuner source

Information Display

Station name "BAND+ch+SNPS" Radio text or Frequency "R-TEXT" Frequency "BAND+ch+FREQ" Date "DATE" Clock "CLOCK"

In CD & External disc source

Information Display

Disc title (In External disc source)

Track title "TRACK-TITLE" Track number & Play time "P-Time" Disc name "DNPS" Date "DATE" Clock "CLOCK"

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" Play time & File number "P-Time" Date "DATE" Clock "CLOCK"

In Auxiliary input source

Information Display

Auxiliary input name "AUX NAME" Date "DATE" Clock "CLOCK"

"DISC-TITLE"

In HD Radio source

Information Display

Station name "Station Name" Title "Title" Frequency "Frequency" Date "DATE" Clock "CLOCK"

In Standby

Information Display

Standby (Illumination only mode) "STANDBY" Date "DATE" Clock "CLOCK"

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" Date "DATE" Clock "CLOCK"

5 Exit Display Control mode

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

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Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)

Attaching a title to a Station or CD.

1 Receive/play the station/disc you want to

attach a title to

• A title can’t be attached to MD or MP3/WMA media.

• Refer to the 'Text Display Switching' (page 16/18) and select either "DNPS" or "SNPS". No name can be attached to the source if "DNPS" or "SNPS" cannot be selected for it.

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" 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.

• "AUX"

• "TV"

• "VIDEO"

• "GAME"

• "PORTABLE"

• "DVD"

4 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode

Press the [NAME.S] button.

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

• The Auxiliary Input Display can be set only when the built-in auxiliary input or the auxiliary input of optional KCA-S210A is used.

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Kenwood KDC-X979, KDC-X879 User Manual

Contents

2Warning

Safety precautions

Notes

About CDs

Notes on Multi-function Key System

Notes on playing MP3/WMA

Notes on Sound Management System

General features