Kenwood KDC-X659 manual

KENWOOD KDGX659 KDGMP819 KDC-719 ~ KDGX559 ~ CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION KENWOOD CORPORATION MANUAL COMPACT cl]oolE 0 $I$$’ SIRIUS DIGITAL NOI0 Satellite Radio 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 reco[...]

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Notes on playing MP3 ..-.......... 6 About CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 General features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Loudness System Q Audio Control Speaker Setting Spea[...]

A Warnina ) ACAUTION 1 Use of controls or adjustmgnts or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radration 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-[...]

Safety precautions 1 AWARNING 1 To prevent injury&r fire, take the following precautions: l Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully locked in place. Otherwise it may fall out of place when jolted. l When extending the ignition, battery, or ground wires, make sure to use automotive- grade wires or other wires with a 0.75mm2 (AWGI 8) or [...]

1 NOTE 1 l If you experience problem*s during installatron, consult your Kenwood dealer. l 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 as[...]

Notes on playing MP3 (KDC-X659/ KDC-MP819) This unit can play MPS(MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer 3). Note, however, that the MP3 recording media and formats acceptabl% are limited. When vyriting 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 using CD-RW[...]

MP3 playing order When selected for play, Album Search, Track Search, or for Album Select, files and folders arg accessed rn the order in which they were written by the CD wrrter. Because of this, the order in whrch 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 whrch MP[...]

About CDs Handling CDs l Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD. l 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. l 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 ha[...]

General features Release button .-“.._- - I S.A DISP/ .I1 NAME.S ATT indicator LOUD indicator TurnitqF ON the Power Press the [SRCI button. @ When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 26) IS displayed as “CODE ON’ or “CODE OFF’ Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. Press the tSRC1 button. Source r[...]

El General features Increasing Volume Press the [A] bttton. c Decreasing Volume Press the [VI button. 1 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, the “ATT” indicator blinks. Compensating for low and high tones during low volume. Press the [LOUD] butto[...]

Adjustment Item Display Range Bass Center Frequency* “Bass FRQ” 60/70/80/100 or 150 Hz Bass level L “Bass” -8-+8 Bass Q Factor* “Bass Q” 1.00/1.25/1.50/2.00 Bass Extend* “Bass EXT” ON/OFF Middle Center “MID FRQ” 0.5/l .0/l .5/2.0 kHz Frequency* Middle level “MID” -8-+8 Middle Q Factor* “Middle Q” 1.0/2.0 Treble Center Fr[...]

General features Function of the KDC-X659/KDC-X5E Fine-tuning so that me System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker and woofer type. 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRCI button. Select the “ALL OFF” display. 2 Enter Speaker & Woofer Setting mode Press the [Ql button. “Speaker Setting” is displayed. 3 Select the Setting mode Press the[...]

4 Select the character type Press the I)II] button. Each time the button &pressed the character type switches as shown below. Character type Alphabet upper case Alphabet lower case Numbers and symbols Special characters (Accent characters) 5 Select the characters Press the [FM1 or [AMI button. @ Characters can be entered by usrng a remote wcth [...]

Switching the information displayed in Standby. 1 Enter Standby E Press the [SRCl button. Select the “ALL OFF” display 2 Switch the display Press the [S.Al button. Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown below. Information Display Demonstration Date & Clock Standby display “ALL OFF” @, l Demonstration can be select[...]

In CD/ External disc source L Upper Part Display * information Display Track Time “P-Time” Disc name “DN PS” Disc title “DISC-TITLE” Track title “TRACK-TITLE” Lower Part Display Information Display Spectrum Analyzer & Graphic “S/ANA+GRAPHIC” Spectrum Analyzer & Clock “S/ANA+CLOCK” Spectrum Analyzer “S/ANA” Track [...]

Press the [SRCI button. Select the “AUX” display. 2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the [DISPI button for at least 2 seconds. The presently selected AUX Name is blinks. 3 Select the Auxiliary input display Press the [WI or [MI button. Each time the button is pressed it switches through the below displays. . “AUX” l “TV”[...]

Reattachinn the Facealate I Function of the KDC-X659/KDC-X559 1 Align the shaft on the unit with the depression on the faceplate. 2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks. The faceplate is locked in place, allowlng you to use the unit. Makes the sound different for the front channel and rear channel. 1 channel is the unit’s internal source, the ot[...]

Tuner features I c . WC AUTO/ AME ST indiato, Cbgose the tuning mode. Press the [AUTO] button. Each time the button is pressed the Tuning mode switches as shown below. Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek “Auto 1” Automatic search for a station. Preset station “Auto 2” Search In order of the stations seek in the Preset memory. Manual “[...]

Entering the frequency and tuning e 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AMI button. 2 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote. “- - - -” is displayed. 3 Enter the frequency Press the number buttons on the remote. Example: Desired frequency Press button 92.1 MHz (FM) l#Ol. H91. 1#21, I#11 810 kHz (AM) WOI, W81, [[...]

Tuner features CD/MP3/External disc control features Display SNPS and Select the station. 1 Enter SNPP mode Press the [DNPPI button on the remote. When “SNPP” is displayed, SNPS displays the FMI, FM2, FM3 and AM bands in order. @ If the station has no name. the frequency IS displayed instead. Changing the display order Press the 1~1 or [HI butt[...]

When there is no discinserted 1 Drop open the faceplate Press the Release button. 2 Insert a disc. 3 Press the faceplate on the right side, and return it to its former position. A * When the faceplate has been dropped open, It might Interfere with the shift lever or something else. If this happens, pay attention to safety and move the shift lever o[...]

Ill CD/MP3/External disc control features . Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connectt+CI to this unit. * Press the [SRCI button. Select the display for the disc player you want. Display examples: Display “CD 2” “DISC” Pause and play Press the [WI] button. Disc player CD player CD changer / MD changer Each time the but[...]

Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number. 1 Enter the disc number Press the number buttons on the remote. 2 Do Album Search Press the [DISC+] or [DISC-l button. Canceling Direct Album Search Press the [HI] button. Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or MP3 folder you’re listening to. Press the [REP] button. Each time the button is p[...]

CD/MP3/External disc control features Function of the KDC-X659/KDC-MP879 Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to. 1 Enter Album Select mode Press the [F.SELI button. “Select Mode” is displayed. During Select mode the folder information is dlsplayed as shown below. Folder name display LO”0 _-_ Folder number display 2 Select the fold[...]

I SRC Menu disolav Settingduring 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[...]

Because authorization by the Security Code is required when it’?! removed from the vEhicle, personalizing this unit is by using the Security Code is a help in preventing theft. @ When the Security Code function is activated, the code can’t be changed and the function can’t be released. Note, the Security Code can be set as the 4 digit number [...]

1 Select Date Adjust rqpde Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the “Date Adjust” display. 2 Enter Date Adjust mode Press the f-1 or 1~11 button for at least 1 second. The date display blinks. A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves. Display Setting “DSI ON” LED flashes. “DSI OFF?[...]

Menu svstem en the vehicle light” “Dimmer ON” “Dimmer OFF” The display dims. The display doesn’t dim. Audio control. Display “System Q ON” “System Q OFF” Setting The System Q factors are displayed. The System Q factors aren’t displayed. Toggles ON or OFF the mute control on the built-in amplifier. Turning ON this control enhan[...]

Function of the KDC-X659/KDC-X559 Function of the KDC-X659/KDC-MP819/KDC-X559 m Setting the central frequ&cy boosted by B.M.S. Set the Built-in Auxiliary Input function. Display “AMP Freq Normal” “AMP Freq Low” Setting Boost with the normal central frequency Drop the normal central frequency 20% Display Setting “AIJX OFF” When selec[...]

Basic Operations of remote ,&e one lithium battery (CR2025). Insert the batteries with the + and - poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case. FM/AM/DISC+/DISC- Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a doctor immediately if the battery IS accidentally swallowed. A Do not set the remote on hot places[...]

[FM]/ [AMI buttons L Select the band. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FMI, FM2, and FM3 bands. W4/ IWl buttons Tune up or down band. i#Ol - W91 buttons Press buttons [#I I - [#6] to recall preset statrons. [DIRECT] button Enters and cancels the <Direct Access Tunrng> (page 19) mode [DNPPI/ [OK] button Enters and c[...]

Accessories External view External view . . . . . . Number of items . . . . . . . . Number of items .4 2 A The use of any accessc~r~es except for those provrded might result in damage to the unit. Make sure only to use the accessories shipped wrth the unit, as shown above. Installation Procedure I, To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from th[...]

Connectina Wires to Terminals Non-fadrng right output (Red) (KDC-X659/X559 only) Non-fadrng left output (White) (KDC-X659/X559 only Rear right output (Red) Rear left output (Whrte -Front right output (Red) -Front left output (WhIteI KENWOOD drsc changer control rnpu To connect the DISC changer, consult your Disc changer manual. If no connections ar[...]

n Installation Flrew~lll or metal support Screw (M4X8) (commercially ava;lable) Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or / similar utensil and / attach It I” place. Self-tapping screw Metal mounting strap (commercially available) (commercially available) @ Make sure that the unit is installed securely I” place. If the unit[...]

Installation W Removing the hard rubber frame W Removing the Unit - 1 Engage the catch p@s on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the lower level. 1 Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame” and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 Remove the screw (M4 x 8) on the back panel. 3 Insert the two removal tools deeply Into the s[...]

Troubleshooting Guide What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. T Before calling ser for possible r ice, first check the following table prob ems. General ? The power does not turn ON. / The fuse has blown. = After checking for short circurts in the wires, replace the fuse wrth one [...]

? The Dimmer function doesn’t work. ? The specified track will not play. / The Drmmer wrre Isn’t connected correctly. / Random play or magazine random play has been selected = Check the Dimmer wire connectron. = Turn off random play or magazine random play. ? AUX cannot be selected. (/ <Built-in Auxiliary input Settrng> IS turned off. = R[...]

Troubleshooting Guide MP3 source ? Cannot play an MP3. c fl Not conforming tb IS0 9660 Level l/2, Joliet. and Romeo. = Use a medrum conforming to IS0 9660 Level l/2. Joliet, and (/ The MP3 has no or Invalid track name extension. uz Add the “.MP3” extension to the MP3 track name. fl The media is scratched or dirty. w Clean the medra, referring t[...]

Troubleshooting Guide The messages shown below display your systems condition. Eject: No discsnagazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded. 9 Load the disc magazine properly. No CD in the unit. 6 Insert the CD. <, Check the disc magazine. And then press the reset button on the unit. If the “Mecha Error”[...]

Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section ^ Audjg section Frequency range (260 kHz space) .._......,., 87.9 MHz - 107.9 MHz Maximum output power .._......._.....,_..........,,................. 50 W x 4 Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) .._...._.. 9.3dBf (0.8 uV 175 Q) Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1 % THD) [...]

e Be sure to connect the product wiring as written in the instruction manual. If the wiring is mistaken it can cause fire or other accidents. Prendre soin de raccorder c&t appareil comme indique dans le rna~~el d’~tilisation~ Toute erreur de raccordsment risque de provoquer un incendie ou un accident. Schlief3en Sic die Drahte des Gerates ~nb[...]

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Bear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this kenwood product. As mentioned in the pages of this booklet, our warranty is only valid in the countries listed. if your country is not listed please contact your retailer for information on warranty procedure, or write to: 3-17-9 Aobadai b.k?guro-ku Tokyo 153-0042 JAPAN CierSiie-Ty:, end Ser~ennumriW: Id[...]

WHAT 18 COVERED ARD WHAT IS Except zs specified below, this warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship :!I Ksnwood cer stereo components. The following am not covered by the warreilly: 1. Anv produc: which is nm oislrlbuled in ihe U.S.A. by Kenwood or which is not purchasec in ine U.S.A. from an zuthoriied Kenwood cer stereo dealer or [...]

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