Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X769 User Manual

Take the time to read through this instruction manual.Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain thebest performance

Press the [SRC] button.Source required DisplaySirius tuner (Optional accessory) "SIRIUS"Tuner "TUNER"CD "CD"External dis

You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types ofmusic.1 Select the source to setPress the [SRC] button.2 Select the Sound typePress

1st section[2] buttonAdjustment Item Display RangeBass Center Frequency**"Bass F" 60/70/80/100 or 150 HzBass level "Bass" –8 — +8B

3rd section[2] buttonAdjustment Item Display RangeVolume offset "V-Offset" –8 — ±0Volume offset: Each source's volume can be set as a d

Switching the text display.1 Select the key function sectionPress the [NEXT] button.Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed ab

In Sirius tuner sourceInformation DisplayChannel Name "Channel Name"Song Title "Song Title"Artist Name "Artist Name"Comp

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.• Refer to

Turning 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 ONor OF

The Backpanel of the unit can be detached and taken with you,helping to deter theft.Removing the Backpanel1 Turn the ignition OFF or press the [SRC] b

Prevents tampering with the unit while your car is being servicedetc.Hiding the control panelPress the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.When the tim

— 2 —EnglishContents2Warning ...3Safety precautions...4About Sirius Satellite radio

5 Exit the Dual Zone System Control modePress the [RTN] button.6 Select the sourcePress the [SRC] button.Select the source sound to be output from the

Selecting the station.1 Select tuner sourcePress the [SRC] button.Select the "TUNER" display.2 Select the bandPress the [FM] or [AM] button.

Calling up the stations in the memory.1 Select the bandPress the [FM] or [AM] button.2 Select the key function sectionPress the [NEXT] button.Repeated

CD/MP3/External disc control features— 23 —NAME.SAME NFRTN NEXTDAB2-5SRCNEXT4¢AM/DISC-FM/DISC+SCRL380Track numberDisc numberTrack timeIN indicatorKDC-

Fast ForwardingHold down on the [¢] button.Release your finger to play the disc at that point.ReversingHold down on the [4] button.Release your finger

1 Enter the disc numberPress the number buttons on the remote.2 Do Disc SearchPress the [DISC+] or [DISC–] button.Canceling Direct Disc SearchPress th

Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in randomorder.1 Select the key function sectionPress the [NEXT] button.Repeatedly press the butto

Scrolling the displayed CD text, MP3 text, or MD title.Press the [SCRL] button.Text/Title Scroll3 Select the folder levelPress the [FM] or [AM] button

Sirius tuner control featuresSelecting the CD displayed in the DNPS of the CDs set in theDisc changer.1 Enter DNPP modePress the [DNPP] button on the

Repeatedly press the button until "CH+"/ "CH–"/ "CS+"/ "CS–" isdisplayed above the [2] — [5] button.2 Select t

— 3 —2WarningUse of controls or adjustments or performanceof procedures other than those specifiedherein may result in hazardous radiationexposure. In

Every receivable Channel is checked for 10 seconds. 1 Start Channel ScanPress the [AUTO] button for at least 2 seconds.The channel number display blin

Menu systemScrolls the displayed channel name and other items. Press the [SCRL] button.Text Scroll for Sirius tuner source2 Release it when the song y

When the Security Code function is activated, the code can't bechanged and the function can't be released.Note, the Security Code can be set

Adjusting the display contrast.Display and Setting"Contrast 0""Contrast 5" (Original setting)"Contrast 10"… …Contrast Ad

Toggles ON or OFF the mute control on the built-in amplifier.Turning ON this control enhances the preout quality.Display Setting"AMP Mute OFF&quo

Temporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono toreduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station.Display Setting"CRSC ON"

Setting "CD READ 2" cannot play MP3.Some music CDs may not be played back even in the "CD READ 2"mode.Function of the KDC-MP822Whe

[VOL.] buttonsAdjusting the volume.[SRC] buttonEach time the button is pressed the source switches.For the source switching order refer to <Selecti

[FM] buttonSelect the preset band.[4]/ [¢] buttonsSearch up or down channel.[0] — [9] buttonsPress buttons [1] — [6] to recall preset channels.[DIRECT

— 39 —...2Do not use any accessories other than those provided with your unit. Ifyou use other accessories, you may damage the unit.1. To preven

— 4 —EnglishSafety precautionsTo prevent injury or fire, take thefollowing precautions:• Insert the unit all the way in until it is fullylocked in pl

EnglishANT.CONTILLUMIEXT.CONTP.CONT++++–+AUX INREARFRONTNONFADINGNONFADINGFM/AM antenna input 1510 Rear left output (White) (KDC-MP822/X769 only)11 Re

— 41 —Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit isunstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip).Bend the ta

English— 42 —Removing the UnitInstallation (Japanese-cars)CatchLockAccessory2Removal tool Removing the hard rubber frame2 When the upper level is rem

— 43 —3 Reattach the Backpanel.Never insert the panel lock screws (M2 X 1.5 mm) in any other screwholes than the one specified. If you insert them in

English— 44 —What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit mayjust be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring.Before calling service, first

— 45 —? A CD ejects as soon as it is loaded.62✔ The CD is quite dirty.63☞ Clean the CD, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on<About CDs>

English— 46 —Troubleshooting GuideMecha Error: Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the unit ismalfunctioning for some reason.E99➪ Check the

— 47 —SpecificationsFM tuner sectionFrequency range (200 kHz space) ...87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHzUsable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) ...

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— 5 —• If you experience problems duringinstallation, consult your Kenwood dealer.• If the unit fails to operate properly, press theReset button. The

EnglishNotes on playing MP3 (KDC-MP822)This unit can play MP3(MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer 3). Note,however, that the MP3 recording media and formats acc

— 7 —MP3 playing orderWhen selected for play, Folder Search, File Search, or for FolderSelect, files and folders are accessed in the order in which th

— 8 —EnglishNotes on Multi-function Key SystemMulti-function Key System serves to control various functionswith the [2] — [5] buttons.The basic operat

— 9 —About CDsHandling CDs• Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD.• CD-R and CD-RW are easier to damage thana normal music CD. Use a CD-R or a C