Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X759 User Manual

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

1 Select the source for adjustmentPress the [SRC] button.2 Enter Audio Control modePress the [AUD] button for at least 1 second.Audio ControlYou can r

• According to the Bass Q Factor setting value, the frequencies thatcan be set in Bass Center Frequency change as shown below.Bass Q Factor Bass Cente

In Woofer setting modeWoofer type DisplayOFF "Woofer OFF"12 in. A type "12in type A"10 in. A type "10in type A"12 in. B

Switching the information displayed in Standby.1 Enter StandbyPress the [SRC] button.Select the "ALL OFF" display.2 Enter Menu modePress the

In Tuner sourceUpper Part DisplayInformation DisplayStation name or Frequency "BAND+ch+SNPS"orProgram Service name or Frequency "BAND+c

Lower Part DisplayInformation DisplaySpectrum Analyzer (KDC-MP919) "S/ANA"Spectrum Analyzer & Graphic (KDC-X859) "S/ANA+GRAPHIC&quo

Characters can be entered by using a remote with number buttons.Example:If "DANCE" is entered.Character Button #Times pressed"D" [

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

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

4 Select the preset numberPress the [FM] or [AM] button.5 Put the frequency in the memoryPress the [P.M] button for at least 2 seconds.The preset numb

— 2 —EnglishContentsSafety precautions...4About RDS ...5Notes on playing MP3 ...6About

Selecting the stations to display SNPS.1 Enter SNPP modePress the [DNPP] button on the remote.When "SNPP" is displayed, SNPS displays the FM

Function of the KDC-X859RDS features— 21 —IN S/Q ATT ST LOUD RDSTI¢4FMAM#4/8SCRL/AUTO#3/7/P.M#1/5#2/6/PTYProgram Service nameTI indicatorRadio textKDC

13. Oldies "Oldies"14. Soft "Soft"15. Nostalgia "Nostalgia"16. Jazz "Jazz"17. Classical "Classical"1

Registering a Program Type for stations with no PTY data.1 Receive the station you want to register2 Select the Program Type to registerRefer to <P

When there is no disc inserted1 Slide open the faceplatePress the [0] button.2 Insert a disc.When the faceplate has been slid open, it might interfere

Doing Track Search by entering the track number.1 Enter the track numberPress the number buttons on the remote.2 Do Track SearchPress the [4] or [¢] b

Play all the songs on the disc or MP3 folder in random order.Press the [RDM] button.Each time the button is pressed Random Play turns ON or OFF.When i

• Folder name display: Displays the current folder name.• Folder number display: Displays the number in the folderbelonging to the currently selected

Menu systemSelecting the CD displayed in the DNPS of the CDs set in theDisc changer.1 Enter DNPP modePress the [DNPP] button on the remote.When "

Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions.The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. Thereference for the Menu items and their

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

This adjustment can be done when the <Synchronize Clock> (page31) is set as OFF. (KDC-X859)1 Select Clock Adjustment modePress the [FM] or [AM]

Selecting the button illumination color as green or red.Display Setting"Button Color Green"/"Button Green"The illumination color i

Dimming this unit's display automatically when the vehicle lightswitch is turned ON.Display Setting"Dimmer ON" The display dims."D

Makes the sound different for the front channel and rearchannel.Display Setting"Zone 2 OFF" Both the front and rear are Auxiliary input soun

Function of the KDC-X859Switching to traffic information automatically when a trafficbulletin starts even when you aren't listening to the radio.

Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shownbelow.• "AUX"• "TV"• "VCP"• "GAME"• "PORTABL

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

[DNPP]/ [OK] buttonEnters and cancels the <DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)> (page28) mode.[#0] — [#9] buttonsWhen in <Direct Track Search> (p

English— 38 —Do not use any accessories other than those provided with your unit. Ifyou use other accessories, you may damage the unit.1. To prevent a

ANT CONTILLUMIEXT.CONTP.CONT++++FRONT LFRONT RREAR LREAR R–+REARNONFADINGFRONTFM/AM antenna input 15Rear left output (White)10 Rear right output (

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

English— 40 —Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit isunstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip).Bend

— 41 —1 Insert the removal tool into theindentations in the hard rubberframe, and pull it gently until thelock is released.Accessory8Removal tool3 Ref

English— 42 —What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit mayjust be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring.Before calling service, first

— 43 —? Even though Synchronize Clock is ON, the clock can’t be adjusted.35✔ The received RDS station isn’t sending time data.☞ Receive another RDS st

English— 44 —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

— 45 —The messages shown below display your systemscondition.Eject: No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer.The disc magazine is not complete

English— 46 —FM tuner sectionFrequency range (200 kHz space) ...87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHzUsable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) ...9.3dB

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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

— 6 —EnglishNotes on playing MP3(KDC-X859/ MP919)This unit can play MP3(MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer 3). Note,however, that the MP3 recording media and f

— 7 —MP3 playing orderWhen selected for play, Album Search, Track Search, or for AlbumSelect, files and folders are accessed in the order in which the

— 8 —EnglishAbout 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

Turning ON the PowerTurn the vehicle ignition ON.The faceplate reverses and control panel is displayed.Turing OFF the PowerTurn the vehicle ignition O