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    KDC-X492 KDC-MP438U KDC-MP408U KDC-MP338 CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD MODE D'EMPLOI REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Kenwood Corporation ~ '~IO'" READY H3'Radio· '!IREADY «i Me D Madefor @J iPod Take the time to read through this instruction manual.[...]

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    Audio Control Adjusting the detail of Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Display Switching Tuner Operation 9 Direct Access Tuning Frequency Step Setting 16 Accessories/Installation Procedure 18 Connecting Wires to Terminals 19 Installation 20 Contents Before use Basic Operation General functions Tuner functions Disc & Audio file play fun[...]

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    Before use AWARNING 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. 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 <[...]

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    General Operation Audio Control You can adjust following Audio Control items; Function of KDC-X492/KDC-MP40BU Adjusting the detail of Audio Control You can adjust the following Basic Audio Items in datail: Bass level, Middle level, and Treble leva!. Subwooferlevel "SUB-Wt' -15-+15 Bass Boost** "B.BOOSH' "Ll" /"L2&[...]

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    Audio Setup You can set Sound system, such as follows; ---- Front High Pass Filter* "HPF" Through/40*'/60*'/80/100/120/ 1501180/220*' Hz Rear High Pass Filter* "HPR" Through/40*1/60*1/80/100/120/ 1501180/220*' Hz Low Pass Filter "LPF SW" 50*'/60*1.2/801100*1/1201160*3/ Through Hz Subwoofer Phas[...]

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    General Operation Display Switching Changes displayed information on each source following; In Tuner source In CD & External disc source 1_"_ .. Disc title "DISC TITLE" Track title (In External disc source) "TRACK TITLE" Play time & Track number "P-TlME" Clock "CLOCK" In Audio file source '.[...]

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    Tuner Operation Function of remote control Direct Access Tuning Entering the frequency and tuning. 1 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. "- - - -" is displayed. 2 Enter the frequency Press the number buttons on the remote control. Example: ~,',.,', .' ~% " •• ~'_ ?[...]

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    Music discI Audio file Operation Play Functions of Disc Changer While a disc in the disc changer is being played, the following play functions can be used. Playing the Current Song or Disc Repeatedly. (Repeat play) Press the [4) button. Pressing the button repeatedly selects Track Repeat play on nRAC REP ON"), Disc Repeat play on ("DISC R[...]

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    Function of KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U Function of iPod iPod Select Search for the song you want to listen to by selecting the same menu item as that of iPod. 1 Enter Multi Jog Select mode Press the [MJOG] button. "MULTI JOG ON" is displayed. Displays the play list. 2 Searching for and playing a song _ .. 18 __ Movement between items Turn the Co[...]

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    Menu Operation Set up the following functions; Menu System "SECURITY Referto SET"/ page 12 "SECURITY CLR" "CLOCK Refer to ADJUST" page 13 "DISPLAY" ON*/OFF "DIMMER" AUTO*/OFF *1,2,3 "DIMMER"*4 ON/OFF* "DOT LINE" OW/OFF "SWPRE"*1.4 REAR*/ SUB-W "AMP"*1,2 OW/OFF[...]

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    S Repeat steps 3 and 4, and complete the Security Code. 6 Confirm the Security Code Press the Control knob for at least 3 second. When "RE-ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is also displayed. 7 Do the step 3 through 6 operation, and reenter the Security Code. "APPROVED" is displayed. The Security Code function activates. ~ ~[...]

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    Menu Operation Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selects the display below when changing to Auxiliary input source; • "AUX" • "DVD" • "PORTABLE" ·"GAME" • "VIDEO" ·"TV" 1 Select Auxiliary input display setting item during Menu mode Select the "NAME SET" display. For how t[...]

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    Basic Operations of remote control VOL-~~ AUD--+ __ $11( __ -+++--An *!--DIRECT In Tuner/HD Radio source Band select ~ [FM]/[AM] Station select ~ [~]/[~] Recall preset stations ~ [1] - [6] In CD/USB source Music select ~ [~]/[~J Folder/Disc select ~ [FM]/[AM] Pause/Play ~ [~II] *KDC-X4921MP438U/MP408U only In Satellite Radio tuner source In Audio c[...]

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    Appendix About Audio file • Playable Audio file AAC-LC (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) • Playable disc media CD-RiRW/ROM • Playable disc file format ISO 9660 Levell /2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name. • USB device Playable Model KDC-X492, KDC-MP438U, KDC-MP408U • Playable USB device USB mass storage class • Playable USB device file system[...]

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    Disconnection Massage>, and <Rejecting an Incoming call>, press [AUTO] button for at least 1 second. Moreover, some displays are different from the description of KCA-BT1 00 I nstruction Manual. BT: Displays the bluetooth connection status. This indicator turns on when a cell-phone is connected to this unit. . T,ll: Displays the signal str[...]

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    Accessories/Installation Procedure Accessories Installation Procedure 1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the 8 battery. 2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit. 3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness. 4. Connect the wiring harness wires in the following order: ground[...]

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    Connecting Wires to Terminals KDC -X492/MP438U :0:0] Rear preout L:O:O]R Front preout [0:0] SubWoofer preout KDC-MP408U L R 00 Rear preout/SubWoofer preout .~ KDC-MP338 OL Rear preout/SubWoofer preout OR Front preout lb=C31 (KDC-MP338 only) _.--- FM/AM antenna input -_ (KDC -X492/MP438U/MP408U) Steering remote control (Light BluelYellow) (KDC-X492/[...]

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    Installation non-Japanese cars Removing the hard rubber frame Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Firewall or metal support Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place. Self-tapping screw (commercially available) 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on[...]

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    Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may be disabled by some settings made on this unit. o · Cannot set up the subwoofer. • Cannot set up the High Pass Filter. • Cannot set up the Fader. • No Audio control effect on AUX. ~ • Preout is not set to subwoofer. ~ "SWPRE" of <Menu System> (page 1 2) • "Subwoof[...]

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    Troubleshooting Guide The messages shown below display your systems condition. TOC ERROR: • No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. • The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside- down. The CD is scratched a lot. E-OS: The disc is unreadable. USB ERROR/USB (Blink): Some trouble may have occurred to the connected USB device. ¢ Remove the USB d[...]

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    Specifications FM tuner section Frequency range 200 kHz space : 87.9 MHz - 107.9 MHz 50 kHz space (KDC-MP408U) : 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz Usable sensitivity (SIN = 30dB) : 9.3dBf (0.8 ~V/75 0) Quieting Sensitivity (SIN = SOdB) : 15.2dBf (1.6 ~V/75 0) Frequency response (±3 dB) : 30 Hz - 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) : 70 dB Selectivity (±400 kH[...]

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    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[...]

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    Attention: This card is necessary to purchase a new panel in case of theft or damage. Attention: Cette carte est necessaire pour se procurer un nouveau panneau dans Ie cas de perte ou d'endommagement de celui que vous possedez. Achtung: Diese Karte ist erforderlich, um die Frontblende im Fall von Diebstahl oder Beschadigung erneut kaufen zu kb[...]

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    Name of set 1 Nom de I'appareil 1 Modell 1 Modello dell'apparecchio 1 Modelo K W ~m~1~il1 III I 1111 019048 176325 Serial NO.1 No. de serie 1 Serien-Nr. 1 No. di serie User name 1 Nom de I'utilisateur 1 Eigentumer-Name 1 Nome del proprietario 1 Usuario User address 1 Adresse de I'utilisateur 1 Adresse 1 Indirizzo 1 Direc[...]

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    ATTENTION Before using this product for the first time Demonstration function is set to ON as the original setting for this product. It is recommended that this feature is turned OFF at the time of installation, or before initial use of the product. If the Demonstration mode is left in the ON position, the display will change arbitrarily and the se[...]

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    Dear 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: KENWOOD Corporation Customer Information Center 1-16-2, Hakusan, Midori-ku, Yokoha[...]

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    U.S.A. This warranty will be honored only in the U.S.A. KENWOOD LIMITED WARRANTY FOR CAR STEREO COMPONENTS HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY Kenwood U.S.A. Corporation ("Kenwood") warrants this product for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as specified below, this warranty c[...]

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    GARANTIE KENWOOD KENWOOD ELECTRONICS CANADA INC. Ici-apres appeh!e -KENWOOD-', donne par ecrit la garantie suivante a I'acheleur original de chaque nouveau produit Kenwood distribue au Canada par KENWOOD el achete a un concessionnaire autorise par KENWOOD. KENWOOD garantil, sous reserve des termes et des conditions enonces ci-dessous, que[...]