KENWOOD KDC-X592 - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

KDC-X592

KDC-MP538U

CD-RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD

MODE D'EMPLOI

REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

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 records

Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the

warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers

whenever you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the product.

Model KDC-X592/MP538U Serial number

US Residence Only

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Contents

Before use

Basic Operation

General functions

Tuner functions

Disc & Audio file play functions

Function Control

/ · Read through this page first for the setting of each

function.

Display Settings

About Display Type

Text Display Selection

Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)

Auxiliary Input Display Setting

Music disc/Audio file Operation

Music Select

Direct Music Search

Direct Disc Search

Basic Operation of Disc Changer (Optional)

Tuner Operation

Station Preset Memory

Preset Tuning

Direct Access Tuning

Other Functions

Activating Security Code

Deactivating Security Code

Manual Clock Adjustment

Date Adjustment

AMP Control

Demonstration mode setting

Audio Adjustments

Audio Control

Adjusting the detail of Audio Control

Audio Setup

Speaker Setting

Audio Preset Memory

Audio Preset Recall

Satellite Radio tuner control (Optional) 18

Basic Operation

Category and Channel Search

Direct Access Tuning

Preset Memory

Preset Tuning

iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S.

and other countries.

The "AAC" logo is trademark of Dolby Laboratories.

Basic Operations of remote control 20

Appendix

Accessories/ Installation Procedure 25

Connecting Wires to Terminals

Installation/Removing the Unit

Troubleshooting Guide

Specifications

English

Before use

2WARNING

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

<Demonstration mode Setting> (page 14).

How to reset your unit

· If this unit or the connected unit (disc auto changer,

etc.) fails to operate properly, press the Reset button.

The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset

button is pressed.

Reset button

Cleaning the Unit

If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a

dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.

If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off with

a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe it

again with a clean soft dry cloth.

· Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its

mechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth or

using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch

the surface or erases characters.

Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals

If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe

them with a clean soft dry cloth.

Lens Fogging

When you turn on the car heater in cold weather,

dew or condensation may form on the lens in the

CD player of the unit. Called lens fogging, this

condensation on the lens may not allow CDs to play.

In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the

condensation to evaporate. If the unit still does not

operate normally after a while, consult your Kenwood

dealer.

· If you experience problems during installation,

consult your Kenwood dealer.

· When you purchase optional accessories, check with

your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work

with your model and in your area.

· Characters that conform to ISO 8859-1 can be

displayed.

· In this document, the description indicator will light

means a status is displayed. Refer to <About Display

Type> (page 8) for the details of the status display.

· The illustrations of the display, the function icon and

the panel appearing in this manual are examples

used to explain more clearly how the controls are

used. Therefore, what appears on the display in the

illustrations may differ from what appears on the

display on the actual equipment, and some of the

illustrations on the display may be inapplicable.

Handling CDs

· Do not touch the recording surface of the CD.

· Do not stick tape etc. on the CD, or use a CD with

tape stuck on it.

· Do not use disc type accessories.

· Clean from the center of the disc and move

outward.

· When removing CDs from this unit, pull them out

horizontally.

· If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs,

use the CD only after removing the burrs with a

ballpoint pen etc.

CDs that cannot be used

· CDs that are not round cannot be used.

· CDs with coloring on the recording surface or CDs

that are dirty cannot be used.

· This unit can only play the CDs with

This unit may not correctly play discs which do not

have the mark.

· You cannot play a CD-R or CD-RW that has not been

finalized. (For the finalization process refer to your

CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CD-R/CD-

RW recorder instruction manual.)

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General functions

Power/Source Select button

[SRC]

Turns on the power.

When the power is ON, select a source.

SRC Select mode 1: Press the [SRC] button and then

turn the Control knob or push it toward left or right.

To determine the selected source, press the Control

knob.

SRC Select mode 2: Pressing this button each time

switches between sources.

Tuner ("TUNER") , USB or iPod ("USB" or "iPod"), CD

("Compact Disc") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby

("STANDBY")

Press at least 1 second to turn off the power.

· The SRC Select mode can be set in "MENU" > "SRC Select" of

<Function Control> (page 6).

· When an optional accessory is connected, the source name

for each device appears.

· When connection of the iPod is recognized, the source

display changes from "USB" to "iPod".

Volume control

[AUD]

Turn the knob to adjust the volume.

Attenuator

[ATT]

Turning the volume down quickly.

When the volume is reduced, the "ATT" indicator

flashes.

Muting volume upon reception of phone call

When there is a call, "CALL" is displayed and the audio

system is paused.

When the call ends, "CALL" disappears and the audio

system comes back on.

The audio system comes back on when [SRC] is

pressed during a call.

· To use the TEL Mute feature, you need to hook up the MUTE

wire to your telephone using a commercial telephone

accessory. Refer to <Connecting Wires to Terminals> (page

26).

Faceplate release

Release

Releases the faceplate lock so that it can be removed.

Refer to the following diagram when reattaching the

faceplate.

· The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be

damaged by shocks or jolts.

· Keep the faceplate in its faceplate case while detached.

· Do not place the faceplate (and the faceplate case) in areas

exposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Also

avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water

splashing.

· To prevent deterioration, do not touch the terminals of the

unit or faceplate with your fingers.

Auxiliary input

Connect a portable audio device with mini-plug

cable (3.5 ø).

· Use the mini-plug cable which is stereo type and does not

have any resistance.

· The auxiliary input requires the setting made in "MENU" >

"Built in AUX" of <Function Control> (page 6).

Basic Operation

AUX

[AUD]

[ ]

[ATT]

[FNC]

[AUTO]

[SRC] Release

Auxiliary input

(Rear side)

Control knob

USB Terminal

Disc slot

English

Subwoofer output

Control knob

Switches between ON ("SUBWOOFER ON") and OFF

("SUBWOOFER OFF") each time pushing toward down

for at least 2 seconds.

Function Control

[FNC]

Pressing this button allows you to set various

functions using the Control knob. Refer to <Function

Control> (page 6).