Kenwood KDC-X459 manual

© B64-2243-00 (K) CD-RECEIVER INSTR UCTION MANU AL AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD MODE D’EMPLOI REPRODUCT OR DE DISCOS COMP A CT OS RECEPT OR DE FM/AM MANU AL DE INSTR UCCIONES T ake 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-recei[...]

— 2 — English Contents Wa rning .......................................3 Safety precautions ......................4 Notes on playing MP3 ................6 About CDs ...................................8 General features .........................9 Power Selecting the Source V olume Attenuator Loudness System Q Audio Control Speaker Setting Switch[...]

— 3 — 2 Wa rning 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 . Location : Bottom Panel FCC W ARNING This equipment [...]

— 4 — English Safety precautions 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 0.75mm 2 (A W[...]

— 5 — • 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 [...]

— 6 — English — 6 — Notes on playing MP3 This unit can play MP3(MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer 3). Note, however , that the MP3 recording media and formats acceptable are limited. When writing MP3, pay attention to the following restrictions. Acceptable media The MP3 recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW . When usin[...]

— 7 — — 7 — MP3 playing order When selected for play , Album Search, T rack Search, or for Album 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. Y ou may be able to s[...]

— 8 — English 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 cente[...]

Press the [SRC] button. Source required Display T uner "TUNER" CD "CD" External disc "DISC-CH"/"CD2" Auxiliary input "AUX" Standby (Illumination only mode) "ALL OFF" For Auxiliary input one of the below optional accessories is necessary . - KCA-S210A - CA-C1AX - CD changer with an Auxiliar[...]

1 Select the source for adjustment Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Control mode Press the [AUD] button for at least 1 second. 3 Select the Audio item for adjustment Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted switch as shown below . 4 Adjust the Audio item Press the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button. Aud[...]

Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type. 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "ALL OFF" display . 2 Enter Speaker Setting mode Press the [Q] button. 3 Select the Speaker type Press the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button. Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown below . Speaker[...]

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 a MD. KDC-MPV7019/MPV619: • Disc Naming can't be done during CD text display . KDC-X459/419/4019/319: • Disc Naming can't be done during CD text or clock display . 2 Enter name set mode Press the [NA[...]

Function of the KDC-MPV7019/KDC-X459/KDC-4019 Tu rning the Non-fading output ON or OFF . Press the [NF] button for at least 1 second. Each time the button is pressed Non-fading output switches ON or OFF . When it’ s ON, "NF ON" is displayed. Non-fading Output 2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the [DISP] button for at le[...]

T uner features The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Removing the Faceplate 1 Press the Release button. Drop open the faceplate. 2 Drawing the faceplate to left side pull it to the front and remove it. • The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts. For that[...]

Putting the station in the memory . 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Select the frequency to put in the memory Press the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button. 3 Put the frequency in the memory Press the [#1] — [#6] button for at least 2 seconds. The preset number display blinks 1 time. On each band, 1 station can be put in the memory on each [...]

CD/MP3/External disc control features Calling up the stations in the memory . 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Call up the station Press the [#1] — [#6] button. Preset T uning Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically . 1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Open Auto Memo[...]

3 Press the faceplate on the right side, and return it to its former position. 3 in. (8cm) disc can't be played. Using an adapter and inserting them into this unit can cause damage. The MP3 media that this unit can play are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD- RW . The medium formats must be ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, Joliet, or Romeo. The methods and precau[...]

Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number . 1 Enter the disc number Press the number buttons on the remote. Direct Album Search (Function of disc changers with remote) Doing T rack Search by entering the track number . 1 Enter the track number Press the number buttons on the remote. 2 Do T rack Search Press the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button. Canceling[...]

Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random order . Press the [M.RDM] button. Each time the button is pressed the Magazine Random Play turns ON or OFF . When it's ON, "MRDM ON" is displayed. When the [ ¢ ] button is pressed, the next song select starts. Magazine Random Play (Function of disc changer) Play all the s[...]

Selecting the CD displayed in the DNPS of the CDs set in the Disc changer . 1 Enter DNPP mode Press the [DNPP] button on the remote. When "DNPP" is displayed the DNPS display in order . Forward / Reverse display Press the [DISC–] or [DISC+] button. 2 When the disc you want is displayed Press the [OK] button on the remote. The disc being[...]

Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions. The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after this operation explanation. 1 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. 2 Select the menu item Press the [FM] or [AM] bu[...]

1 Select Clock Adjustment mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "CLK ADJ" display . 2 Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button for at least 1 second. The clock display blinks. 3 Adjust the hours Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Adjust the minutes Press the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button. 4 Exit Clock adjustment mode Press t[...]

Function of the KDC-MPV7019/KDC-MPV619/KDC-X459/KDC-419 Setting the Display type. Display Setting "DisplayD" Demonstration. "DisplayA" Circle Display is play time. "DisplayB" Circle Display is clock. "DisplayC" Silent display type. Switching Display T ype Function of the KDC-MPV7019/KDC-MPV619 Selecting the b[...]

Function of the KDC-MPV7019/KDC-MPV619/KDC-X459/KDC-419 Dimming this unit's display automatically when the vehicle light switch is turned ON. Display Setting "DIM ON" The display dims. "DIM OFF" The display doesn't dim. Dimmer Function of the KDC-MPV7019/KDC-MPV619/KDC-X459/KDC-419 Adjusting the display contrast. Displ[...]

Setting the displayed text scroll. Display Setting "SCL AUTO" Repeats scroll. "SCL MANU" Scrolls when the display changes. The text scrolled is shown below . • CD text • Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Album name • MD title T ext Scroll T emporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono to reduce mul[...]

[VOL.] buttons Adjusting the volume. [SRC] button Each time the button is pressed the source switches. For the source switching order refer to <Selecting the Source> (page 9). [A TT] button Tu rning the volume down quickly . When it is pressed again it returns to the previous level. Basic operations Use one lithium battery (CR2025). Insert th[...]

[ 4 ]/ [ ¢ ] buttons Doing track forward and backward. [DISC+]/ [DISC–] buttons Doing album forward and backward. [ 38 ] button Each time the button is pressed the song pauses and plays. [DNPP]/ [OK] button Enters and cancels the <DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)> (page 20) mode. [#0] — [#9] buttons When in <Direct T rack Search> (page[...]

English — 28 — The use of any accessories except for those provided might result in damage to the unit. Make sure only to use the accessories shipped with the unit, as shown above. 1. T o prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - battery . 2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit. 3[...]

— 29 — ANT. CONT ILLUMI P.CONT FRONT • L FRONT • R REAR • L REAR • R – + FRONT NON FADING REAR Connecting Wires to T erminals FM/AM antenna input 15 10 Rear left output (White) 11 Rear right output (Red) Fuse (10A) 27 Wiring harness (Accessory 1 ) 22 28 White/Black 31 Gray/Black 34 Green/Black 37 Purple/Black White 30 Gray 33 Green 36[...]

English — 30 — Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip). Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Self-tapping screw (commercially available) Firewall or metal support Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) ■ Installation 8 mm MAX. ø5mm ø5mm 8mm[...]

— 31 — ■ Removing the hard rubber frame 2 When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two locations. The frame can be removed from the top side in the same manner . Catch Lock 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the lower level. Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure. Accessory 2 R[...]

English — 32 — What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems. General ? The power does not turn ON. 01 ✔ The fuse has blown. ☞ After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with one [...]

— 33 — T uner source ? Radio reception is poor . 39 ✔ The car antenna is not extended. ☞ Pull the antenna out all the way . ✔ The antenna control wire is not connected. 40 ☞ Connect the wire correctly , referring to the section on <Connecting Wires to T erminals>. ? The desired frequency can’ t be entered with the Direct Access [...]

English — 34 — MP3 source ? Cannot play an MP3. 67 ✔ Not conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, and Romeo. ☞ Use a medium conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, and Romeo. ✔ The MP3 has no or invalid track name extension. 68 ☞ Add the ".MP3" extension to the MP3 track name. ✔ The media is scratched or dirty . 69 ☞ Cl[...]

— 35 — The messages shown below display your systems condition. EJECT : No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer . The disc magazine is not completely loaded. E01 ➪ Load the disc magazine properly . No CD in the unit. ➪ Insert the CD. No Disc/NO DISC: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. E02 ➪ Load a disc into the disc mag[...]

English — 36 — FM tuner section Frequency range (200 kHz space) ............87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) .................... 9.3dBf (0.8 µV/75 Ω ) Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) ............... 15.2dBf (1.6 µV/75 Ω ) Frequency response ( ± 3 dB) .................................30 Hz – 15 kHz Signal to Noi[...]