Kenwood KDC-X898 User Manual Page 1

IM381_Ref_K_en_00© 2013 JVC KENWOOD CorporationKDC-X998KDC-BT958HDKDC-X898KDC-BT858UCD-RECEIVERINSTRUCTION MANUALTake the time to read through this in

10 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U 2-2. Trademarks• The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any

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12 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U 3. Basic operations3-1. Component names(1) (2) (4)(3)(5)(6) (7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(1) [1/6] but

English | 133-2. PreparationsCancel the Demonstration modeCancel the Demonstration mode when you use the unit for the first time after installation

14 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U Basic operations3-5. General operationsPowerPress [SRC] to turn the power ON.Press and hold [SRC

English | 15VolumeTurn [Control] knob.USB terminalA USB device or iPod can be connected.The CA-U1EX (Max. 500mA) (optional accessory) is recommend

16 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U 4. Audio adjustments (KDC-X898, KDC-BT858U)“Detailed Settings”“HPF” High Pass Filter Through/ 10

English | 174. Audio adjustments (KDC-X898, KDC-BT858U)4-3. Audio preset recallYou can recall the Audio control items registered to the <4-2.

18 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U 5. DSP settings (KDC-X998, KDC-BT958HD)5-1. Audio controlYou can adjust the audio control items

English | 195. DSP settings (KDC-X998, KDC-BT958HD)5-2. Manual equalizer controlYou can adjust the equalizer curve manually. Press [SRC] and s

2 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U Contents1. Before use 41-1. Safety precaution1-2. Important information1-3. Regulatory Compli

20 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U DSP settings (KDC-X998, KDC-BT958HD) 5-4. Speaker settingThe speaker X’Over is automatically set

English | 21DSP settings (KDC-X998, KDC-BT958HD) “Tweeter”[2] “FC” Shelving filter1, 1.6, 2.5, 4, 5, 6.3, 8, 10, 12.5 kHz“Volume” Tweete volume-8 ,

22 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U DSP settings (KDC-X998, KDC-BT958HD)5-7. Delay time controlAdjusting fine tuning of the speaker p

English | 23DSP settings (KDC-X998, KDC-BT958HD)5-8. Channel level fine adjustmentsAfter DTA compensation, you can finely adjust the unsatisfactory

24 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U DSP settings (KDC-X998, KDC-BT958HD)5-10. DSP presetYou can register the values set the DSP cont

English | 25DSP settings (KDC-X998, KDC-BT958HD)

26 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U 6. Listen to the iPod6-1. Models of iPods/iPhones that can be connected to this unitMade for •

English | 276-3. Music searchYou can search for the song you want to play. Press [1/6].“MUSICSEARCH” appears and enters the Music search mode.

28 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U Listen to the iPod6-6. Skip searchYou can search for a song by skipping songs at the set skip se

English | 296-8. Playback modeYou can select a playback mode, such as Random play and Repeat play. Press [SRC] and select an iPod (“iPod”) sour

English | 312. Listen to the HD Radio™ tuner (KDC-X998, KDC-BT958HD) 5412-1. About HD Radio™ Technology12-2. Listening to the HD Radio tuner12

30 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U Listen to the iPod6-9. App & iPod mode setting searchYou can select a music from iPod when A

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32 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U 7. Pandora®7-1. Requirements Pandora®Requirements for listening to Pandora® are as follows:iPho

English | 337. Pandora®7-4. Station searchYou can select the station you want to listen to from your station list. Press [1/6].“Station List”

34 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U Pandora®7-6. New Station CreationYou can create a new station based on a favorite artist, track,

English | 357-7. Deletion of stationYou can delete registered station information from your station list. Press [Control] knob.Enters the Funct

36 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U 8. Aha Radio 8-2. Listening to the Aha RadioAndroid• You need to register your cell phone befo

English | 378. Aha Radio 8-3. Basic operationsPause and play a contentPress and hold [1/6].Selecting a contentPress [E] or [F] button.Forward 3

38 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U 8-5. Calling a number in the contentYou can call the phone number obtained from the content from

English | 39Aha Radio

4 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U 1. Before use1-1. Safety precaution# WARNINGTo prevent injuries or a fire, take the following pre

40 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U 9. iHeartRadio9-1. Requirements iHeartRadio™Requirements for listening to the iHeartRadio™ are

English | 419-3. Basic operationsStop/Pause and play a songPress and hold [1/6].Skip track (Custom station)Press [F].Thumbs up (Custom station)Pr

42 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U iHeartRadio9-5. Station scanYou can switch among stations at random. Press [SRC] and select an

English | 439-7. iHeartRadio source controlYou can turn on/off the iHeartRadio source. Press [SRC] and select a Standby (“STANDBY”) using [Contr

44 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U 10. Listen to the CD/ Audio file10-1. Playing musicPlaying a discOpen the Disc slot cover upward

English | 4510-3. Skip search(Music Editor media <10-10. About “KENWOOD Music Editor Light” and “KENWOOD Music Control”> (page 48))You can

46 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U Listen to the CD/ Audio file10-5. Playback modeYou can select a playback mode, such as Random pla

English | 4710-6. Direct music search(Function of remote control)You can search for music by entering the track number. Press [DIRECT] on the r

48 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U 10-10. About “KENWOOD Music Editor Light” and “KENWOOD Music Control”• This unit supports the P

English | 4910-11. About the discs used with this unit• This unit can only play the CDs with .• The following discs cannot be used: - A discs

English | 5equipment, and some of the images on the display may be inapplicable.

50 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U 11. Listen to the tuner (KDC-X898, KDC-BT858U)11-1. Listening to the radioSelecting a tuner sou

English | 5111. Listen to the tuner (KDC-X898, KDC-BT858U)11-3. Auto memoryYou can register 18 (FM)/ 6 (AM) stations with good reception automat

52 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U Listen to the tuner (KDC-X898, KDC-BT858U)11-5. Tuner settingYou can set up the tuner. Press [

English | 53Listen to the tuner (KDC-X898, KDC-BT858U)11-7. PTY (Program Type)You can search for a station by selecting a Program Type. Press [

54 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U 12. Listen to the HD Radio™ tuner (KDC-X998, KDC-BT958HD)12-1. About HD Radio™ TechnologyThis H

English | 5512. Listen to the HD Radio™ tuner (KDC-X998, KDC-BT958HD)12-3. Station preset memoryYou can store a station in the memory. Press [

56 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U Listen to the HD Radio™ tuner (KDC-X998, KDC-BT958HD)12-6. iTunes taggingYou can stores the tag

English | 57Listen to the HD Radio™ tuner (KDC-X998, KDC-BT958HD)12-7. Direct access tuning(Function of remote control)You can tune to a station

58 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U 13. Display settings13-1. Selecting a display typeShown below are examples of display types. 

English | 5913-3. Illumination color selectionYou can select the illumination color of the panel. Press [Control] knob.Enters the Function sett

6 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U 1-3. Regulatory Compliance#CAUTIONUse of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures oth

60 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U Display settings13-5. Selecting a text displayYou can change the information displayed on each o

English | 61On Bluetooth audio source Information DisplayPlay time “P-Time”Song title* “Song Title“Album name* “Album Name”Artist name* “Artist Na

62 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U Display settings13-6. Display & Illumination settingYou can set the display and illumination

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64 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U 14. General settings14-1. Adjusting the date Press [Control] knob.Enters the Function setting

English | 6514-3. Auxiliary input display settingYou can set the display when switched the AUX source.  Press [SRC] and select an Auxiliary Inp

66 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U General settings14-5. Initial settingsYou can configure initial settings of this unit. Press [S

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68 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U 15. Registering a Bluetooth15-2. Registering a Bluetooth deviceYou can register your Bluetooth

English | 6915. Registering a Bluetooth15-3. Selecting the Bluetooth device you wish to connectWhen two or more Bluetooth devices have already b

English | 7CALIFORNIA, USAThis product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which containsPerchlorate Material – special handling may apply.See

70 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U 15-5. Bluetooth device registration testYou can check whether a Bluetooth device can be register

English | 71Registering a Bluetooth

72 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U 16. Hands-free phoning16-2. Calling a number in the phone book Press [Ú].“BT MODE” appears and

English | 7316-3. Dialing a number Press [Ú].“BT MODE” appears and enter the Bluetooth mode. Select “Number Dial” using [Control] knob.For how

74 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U Hands-free phoning16-5. Speed dialing (Preset dial) Press [Ú].“BT MODE” appears and enter the B

English | 7516-7. During a callDisconnecting a callPress [Ú].Switching to the Private modePress [E] or [F].Pressing this knob each time switches

76 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U Hands-free phoning16-9. Voice ControlThis unit can access the voice recognition function of the

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78 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U 17. Bluetooth audio17-1. Before use• You need to register your Bluetooth audio player before u

English | 7917. Bluetooth audio17-3. Playback modeYou can select a playback mode, such as Random play and Repeat play. Press [SRC] and select

8 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U 2. Appendix2-1. SpecificationsFM tuner sectionFrequency range (200 kHz step): 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz

80 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U 18. Bluetooth settings18-1. Registering the PIN codeBy operating the Bluetooth device, specify

English | 8118. Bluetooth settings18-3. Deleting the phone bookYou can delete the phone book stored in this unit to which a cell phone − which i

82 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U Bluetooth settings18-5. Switching between two connected cell-phonesWhen two Bluetooth devices ar

English | 83Bluetooth settings18-6. Bluetooth detail settingYou can configure the initial settings of this unit. Press [Ú].“BT MODE” appears and

84 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U 19. SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (optional tuner and service required)19-2. Listening to the Siriu

English | 8519. SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (optional tuner and service required)19-4. Channel preset memoryYou can store a channel in the memory.

86 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (optional tuner and service required)19-6. Smart Favorites, Tune Start

English | 8719-8. iTunes taggingYou can store the tag of the information about the song being received, and send it to the connected iPod. You ca

88 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (optional tuner and service required)19-10. Clearing the Parental Lock

English | 8919-12. Parental Lock pass code settingYou can set a new pass code for Parental Lock setting. Press [SRC] and select a SiriusXM (“Si

English | 9Audio sectionMaximum output power: 50 W x 4Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) : 22 W x 4Preout level/ Load (CD): 4000 mV/10 kΩP

90 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (optional tuner and service required)19-14. Song or Artist settingYou

English | 9119-16. Delete a Song or Artist itemYou can delete the registered Content Alert item. Press [SRC] and select a SiriusXM (“SiriusXM”)

92 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (optional tuner and service required)19-18. Channel skip settingYou ca

English | 9319-20. SiriusXM tuner settingYou can set the SiriusXM tuner related items. Press [Control] knob.Enters the Function setting mode.

94 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U 20. Basic operation of remote control 20-1. Before using remote controlPreparing the remote con

English | 9520. Basic operation of remote control • Movement between folders/files during Music search mode: [R]/[S]• Return to previous folder:

96 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U 21. Troubleshooting guide21-1. Setting errorSome functions of this unit may be disabled by some

English | 9721-3. Error messagesThe messages shown below indicates your system condition.ö “TOC Error”Í The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-

98 | KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U Troubleshooting guidePandora Messagesö “Already bookmarked”Í Already registered as bookmark.ö “B

English | 99SiriusXM Advisory Messagesö “Check Tuner”Í A SiriusXM tuner is not connected to this unit. ò Check the connection to the SiriusXM tu