CD-RECEIVER KDC-X890 KDC-MP832U 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-X890/ KDC-MP832U Serial number US Residence Only Register Online Register your Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa.com © B64-3382-00/00 (KW) Contents Safety precautions Notes About CDs About AAC, MP3 and WMA About USB device Notes on Multi-function Key System General features Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator System Q Audio Control Adjusting the detail of Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Subwoofer Output TEL Mute Faceplate Angle Adjustment Theft Deterrent Faceplate Display Type Selection Graphic part Display Switching Wallpaper selecting Text Selection for Display Text Display Switching Font Color Select G-Analyzer display Switching Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) 4 5 7 8 10 11 12 RDS features Radio Text Scroll PTY (Program Type) Registration of a station as a PTY Program Type preset 28 CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features 30 Playing CD & Audio file Playing USB device 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 All Random Play Select mode File Select mode Folder Select 1 mode Folder Select 2 mode Switching the Play mode Letter Seek Text/Title Scroll SIRIUS tuner control features Select SIRIUS Satellite Radio Mode Switching Seek Mode Select the channel Category and Channel Search Direct Access Tuning Selecting the Preset Band Channel Preset Memory Preset Tuning Channel Scan Text Scroll for SIRIUS tuner source 37 Tuner features Tuning Tuning Mode Direct Access Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning 26 HD Radio control features About HD Radio Tuning 40 2| English Menu system Menu System Activating Security Code Deactivating Security Code Touch Sensor Tone Manual Clock Adjustment Date Adjustment Date Mode Synchronize Clock DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Selectable Illumination Display Illumination Control Dimmer Built-in Amp Setting G-Counter Level set G-Analyzer Reset G-Analyzer Calibration setup G-Analyzer Horsepower Gauge setup G-Analyzer Horsepower Analysis G-Graphic Select G-Analyzer Stop Watch Dual Zone System Setting B.M.S. (Bass Management System) B.M.S. Frequency Offset AMP Control Traffic Information CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) Receive mode Setting SIRIUS ID (ESN) display Auxiliary Input Display Setting & Station/Disc Naming Text Scroll Built-in Auxiliary input Setting CD Read Setting Picture downloading Voice Index ACDrive firmware version display Unique ID display Audio Preset Memory Audio Preset Recall Demonstration mode Setting 41 Basic Operations of remote control 55 Accessories/ Installation Procedure 58 Connecting Wires to Terminals Installation Removing the Unit Troubleshooting Guide Specifications 59 60 62 63 67 The "AAC" logo is trademark of Dolby Laboratories. English | 3 Safety precautions 2 WARNING To prevent injury while using this product, take the following safety precautions: · To prevent a short circuit and possible fire, never put any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the product. · If you are the driver and your vehicle is moving, do not watch the product's display or use its controls for an extended period. · Do not use this product in any way that prevents you from driving safely. · Follow all driving laws and use common sense when using this product. 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. 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. NOTE: · Like your vehicle's speedometer, G-Analyzer is no more than a measuring function. The HP or G value measured by this unit may not be completely accurate due to its simplified method of measurement. The G-Analyzer is only for reference and should not be used to confirm the horsepower specifications of your vehicle. · Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and experience. For safety's sake, leave the mounting and wiring work to professionals. 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. · You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectly. 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 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. NOTE This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 4| English Notes · No USB device comes with this unit. You need to purchase a commercially available USB device. For the types of available USB devices, refer to (page 10). · 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 (page 42) to prevent theft. · The characters conforming to ISO 8859-1 character set can be displayed. · The RDS feature won't work where the service is not supported by any broadcasting station. · There are places in this manual where lit indicators are described; however, the only time an indicator will light is in the following settings. When Indicator is selected as mentioned in (page 20). · 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. 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. · 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 (page 54). About DAB Tuner control 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 (page 30). · Press the Reset button if the disc auto changer fails to operate correctly. Normal operation should be restored. Refer to A group on the Instruction manual of DAB Tuner KTC-9090DAB (optional accessory) for the control method of DAB Tuner function. However, the following control methods of the function for this unit may be differed from the Instruction manual; therefore, refer to the following supplemental instruction. 1. Select the preset band for Auto Ensemble Memory Entry. 2. Press the [AME] button for at least 2 seconds. Open Auto Ensemble Memory Entry. After storing in the memory finishes, the number of the pre-set buttons and the ensemble label are displayed. and in At the operation to press [DISP] button, use [AUTO] button instead. Reset button English | 5 Notes About "Media Manager" of PC application attached to KDC-X890/MP832U · "Media Manager" is recorded in the CD-ROM attached to this unit. · Refer to the attached installation manual for the installation method of "Media Manager". · Refer to the user's manual recorded in the installation CD-ROM and Help of "Media Manager" for the operation method of "Media Manager". · The unit can play CD/ USB device (hereafter called "ACDrive media") created by "Media Manager". · Refer to the following site for the updated information of "Media Manager". http://www.kenwood.mediamanager.jp · Contact Kenwood for the function and operation of the "Media Manager". · "Media Manager" is a product of PhatNoise. 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 hel ...