KDC-X959 CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO 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-X959 Serial number © B64-2257-00 (KV) Contents English Safety precautions......................4 About RDS ..................................5 Notes on playing MP3/WMA.......6 About CDs...................................8 General features .........................9 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Loudness System Q Audio Control Speaker & Woofer Setting Switching Display Type Display switching part for "Display Type A" and "Display Type B" Display switching part for "Display Type C" and "Display Type D" Wallpaper selecting Picture downloading Non-fading Output Theft Deterrent Faceplate Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) Auxiliary Input Display Setting Dual Zone System Tuner features ...........................22 Tuning Mode Tuning Direct Access Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning SNPP (Station Name Preset Play) Menu system.............................32 Menu System Security Code Touch Sensor Tone Manual Clock Adjustment Date Adjustment Date Mode Synchronize Clock DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Contrast Adjustment Dimmer System Q Built-in Amp Mute Setting Dual Zone System Setting B.M.S. (Bass Management System) B.M.S. Frequency Offset Traffic Information CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) Text Scroll Built-in Auxiliary input Setting Picture downloading RDS features .............................24 PTY (Program Type) Registration of a station as a PTY Program Type preset Radio Text Scroll CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features .....................27 Playing CD & MP3/WMA Playing External Disc Fast Forwarding and Reversing Track Search Album Search Direct Track Search Direct Album Search Track/Album Repeat Track Scan Random Play Magazine Random Play Album Select Text/Title Scroll DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play) Basic Operations of remote......38 Accessories ...............................41 Installation Procedure ..............41 Connecting Wires to Terminals 42 Installation ................................43 Troubleshooting Guide .............45 Specifications ...........................51 --2-- 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. 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. 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 Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. --3-- Safety precautions English 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 automotivegrade 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 subject the faceplate to excessive shock, as it is a piece of precision equipment. · When replacing a fuse, only use a new one with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with the wrong rating may cause your unit to malfunction. · To prevent a short circuit when replacing a fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness. · Do not place any object between the faceplate and the unit. · Do not use your own screws. Use only the screws provided. If you use the wrong screws, you could damage the unit. · Do not apply excessive force to the moving faceplate. Doing so will cause damage or malfunction. · Do not apply excessive force to the open faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will cause damage or breakdown. IMPORTANT INFORMATION About the disc changer/CD player to be connected: To connect a disc changer having the "O-N" switch to this unit, set the "O-N" switch to "N". Precautions when connecting disc changers/CD players released in 1997 or earlier. When you connect a model with no "O-N" switch, the converter cord CA-DS100 available as an option may be required. For details, consult your Kenwood dealer. A disc changer doesn't work when it is connected without using these options. If a model with no "O-N" switch is connected, some unavailable functions and information that cannot be displayed are generated. Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302, C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers can be connected. You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectly. Do Not Load 8-cm (3-in.) CDs in the CD slot If you try to load an 8-cm CD with its adapter into the unit, the adapter might separate from the CD and damage the unit. --4-- About RDS 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. 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. RDS (Radio Data System) RDS is a service used by radio stations to transmit data outside normal radio broadcast signals. When an RDS station is received, you can immediately find out what kind of data is being transmitted by looking at the program service name, which appears in the display after the frequency. The RDS indicator turns on when an RDS station is being received. Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth. Alarm When an emergency transmission (announcing disasters, etc.) is made, the current function will be interrupted to allow the warning to be received under the following conditions: during tuner reception, or when the Traffic Information function is turned on. 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. Reset button · We recommend the use of the Security Code function (see p. 34) 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. Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch the surface or erases characters. Cleaning the CD Slot As dust tends to accumulate in the CD slot, clean it every once in a while. Your CDs can get scratched if you put them in a dusty CD slot. --5-- Notes on playing MP3/WMA English This unit can play MP3(MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer 3)/WMA. Note, however, that the MP3/WMA recording media and formats acceptable are limited. When writing MP3/WMA, pay attention to the following restrictions. Entering ID3 tag and Contents Description The Displayable ID3 tag is ID3 version 1.x. For the character code, refer to the List of Codes. Acceptable media The MP3/WMA recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW. Please use the full format when using CD-RW. If you use the quick format, media may not be played. 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. Acceptable medium formats The following formats are available for the media used in this unit. The maximum number of characters used for file name including the delimiter (".") and three-character extension are indicated in parentheses. · ISO 9660 Level 1 (12 characters) · ISO 9660 Level 2 (31 characters) · Joliet (64 characters) · Romeo (128 characters) Up to 200 characters can be displayed in the long file name format. For a list of available characters, see the instruction manual of the writing software and the section Entering file and folder names below. The media reproducible on this unit has the following limitations: · Maximum number of directory levels: 8 · Maximum number of files per folder: 255 · Maximum number of characters for folder name: 64 · Maximum number of folders: 100 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. 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 Track Search or Album 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. Settings for your MP3/WMA encoder and CD writer Do the following setting when ...