CD-RECEIVER KDC-X990 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-X990 Serial number US Residence Only Register Online Register your Kenwood product at www.kenwoodusa.com © B64-3427-00/00 (KW) Contents Safety precautions Notes About CDs About AAC, MP3 and WMA Notes on Multi-function System General features Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Audio Control Audio Setup Subwoofer Output Sound Field Control Sound Management system Equalizer Control WOW Control Bypass Control Memory mode Memory Recall mode Theft Deterrent Faceplate Faceplate Angle Adjustment Display Type Selection Graphic part/ Spectrum Analyzer Display Switching Wallpaper selecting Text Selection for Display Text Display Switching Icon Display Switching Font Color Select G-Analyzer display Switching Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) TEL Mute 4 5 7 8 9 10 RDS features Radio Text Scroll Registration of a station as a PTY PTY (Program Type) Program Type preset 31 CD/Audio file/External disc control features 33 Playing CD & Audio file 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 Disc Random Play Folder Select 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 38 HD Radio control features 29 About HD Radio Tuning 41 Tuner features Tuning Tuning Mode Direct Access Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning DAB tuner control features About DAB Tuner control Service Preset Memory Recalling a Preset Service Program Type (PTY) Function Program Type preset 42 2| English Menu system Menu System Security Code Touch Sensor Tone Manual Clock Adjustment Date Adjustment Date Mode Synchronize Clock DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Selectable Illumination Dimmer Contrast Adjustment Display-reversing Setting Built-in Amp Setting G-Counter Level set G-Analyzer Reset G-Analyzer Calibration setup 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 Demonstration mode Setting Menu Added for DAB 44 Basic Operations of remote control 54 Accessories/ Installation Procedure 57 Connecting Wires to Terminals Installation Removing the Unit Troubleshooting Guide Specifications 58 59 61 62 66 WOW, SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. The "AAC" logo is trademark of Dolby Laboratories. English | 3 Safety precautions 2WARNING To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions: · To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit. · Never watch the G-Analyzer Display screen when you are driving. Otherwise, a car accident may result. · Do not watch or fix your eyes on the unit's display when you are driving for any extended period. · Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and experience. For safety's sake, leave the mounting and wiring work to professionals. Do Not Load 8 cm (3 in.) CDs in the CD slot If you try to load a 8 cm (3 in.) CD with its adapter into the unit, the adapter might separate from the CD and damage the unit. About CD players/disc changers connected to this unit Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released in 1998 or later can be connected to this unit. Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwood dealer for connectable models of disc changers/ CD players. Note that any Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released in 1997 or earlier and disc changers made by other makers cannot be connected to this unit. Connecting unsupported disc changers/CD players to this unit may result in damage. Set the "O-N" Switch to the "N" position for the applicable Kenwood disc changers/ CD players. The functions you can use and the information that can be displayed may differ depending on the models being connected. · 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 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. LX-bus connection · The LX AMP and the sensor unit must be connected one at a time. · The DAB tuner and the HD Radio tuner unit must be connected one at a time. 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. 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. NOTE This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 4| English Notes · If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. · When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work with your model and in your area. · If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button to restore factory settings. · Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails to operate correctly. Normal operation should be restored. 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 53). About ODD (Offset Dual Differential) D/A System The high quality sound play is to be done by ODD D/A System. Dual D/A converters are built-in the ODD D/A System, and the digital processing is isolated and controlled separately for front channel so the channel separation is improved sharply. Also, the ODD D/A System produces the data by which the sound data is offset on the minus side and converts the two signals (original and offset data) to the analog signal, which has less noise and distortion, by the synthetic process. However, ODD D/A System will be disabled if the following settings are selected. - When "2ZONE" of