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-X969, KDC-X869, KDC-MP922
Serial number
KDC-X969
KDC-X869
KDC-MP922
© B64-2458-
00/01 (KV)
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CD-RECEIVER
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Contents
Safety precautions.............................4
About RDS .........................................5
About Sirius Satellite
radio tuner ......................................5
Notes on playing MP3/WMA .............6
Notes on Multi-function
Key System.....................................8
About CDs..........................................9
General features ..............................10
Power
Selecting the Source
Volume
Attenuator
Panel Position Setting
System Q
Non-fading Output
Speaker Setting
Audio Control
Display Mode Switching
Right Side Graphic Display Switching
Wallpaper selecting
Graphic part/ Spectrum Analyzer & Text Display
Switching
Left Side Graphic Display Switching
Text Display Switching
Switching the Standby Display
Font Color Select
Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Theft Deterrent Panel
Hiding the Control Panel
Dual Zone System
Tuner features..................................27
Tuning Mode
Tuning
Direct Access Tuning
Station Preset Memory
Auto Memory Entry
Preset Tuning
SNPP (Station Name Preset Play)
RDS features ....................................30
Radio Text Scroll
PTY (Program Type)
Registration of a station as a PTY
Program Type preset
CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control
features.........................................32
Playing CD & MP3/WMA
Playing External Disc
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
Track/File Search
Disc/ Folder Search
Direct Track/File Search
Direct Disc Search
Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat
Scan Play
Random Play
Magazine Random Play
Text/Title Scroll
DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)
Folder Select
Sirius tuner control features...........37
Select Sirius Satellite Radio Mode
Switching Seek Mode
Channel/Category Search
Direct Access Tuning
Selecting the Preset Band
Channel Preset Memory
Preset Tuning
Channel Scan
Text Scroll for Sirius tuner source
Menu system....................................40
Menu System
Security Code
Touch Sensor Tone
Manual Clock Adjustment
Date Adjustment
Date Mode
Synchronize Clock
DSI (Disabled System Indicator)
Selectable Illumination
Font Type Select
Dimmer
OFF Wait Time Setting
Eject angle setting
System Q Setting
Built-in Amp Mute Setting
B.M.S. (Bass Management System)
B.M.S. Frequency Offset
Traffic Information
CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit)
Sirius ID [ESN] display
Text Scroll
Built-in Auxiliary input Setting
CD Read Setting
Picture downloading
Basic Operations of remote ............47
Accessories ......................................49
Installation Procedure .....................49
Connecting Wires to Terminals .......50
Installation .......................................51
Removing the Unit...........................52
Locking the Backpanel to the unit .53
Troubleshooting Guide ....................54
Specifications ..................................58
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2Warning
Use of controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
In compliance with Federal Regulations,
following are reproductions of labels on, or
inside the product relating to laser product
safety.
Location : Bottom Panel
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.
2CAUTION
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment may cause harmful interference to
radio communications, if it is not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
· Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
· Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
· Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
NOTE
NOTE
KENWOOD CORPORATION
2967-3, ISHIKAWA-CHO,
HACHIOJI-SHI
TOKYO, JAPAN
KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT
CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR
1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J.
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Safety precautions
To prevent injury or fire, take the
following precautions:
· Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully
locked in place. Otherwise it may fall out of
place when jolted.
· When extending the ignition, battery, or
ground wires, make sure to use automotive-
grade wires or other wires with a 0.75mm2
(AWG18) or more to prevent wire
deterioration and damage to the wire
coating.
·To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave
any metallic objects (such as coins or metal
tools) inside the unit.
· If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange
smells, turn off the power immediately and
consult your Kenwood dealer.
· Make sure not to get your fingers caught
between the faceplate and the unit.
· Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to
strong shock.
The unit may break or crack because it
contains glass parts.
2WARNING
To prevent damage to the machine,
take the following precautions:
· Make sure to ground the unit to a negative
12V DC power supply.
· Do not open the top or bottom covers of the
unit.
· Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to
direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity.
Also avoid places with too much dust or the
possibility of water splashing.
· Do not subject the faceplate to excessive
shock, as it is a piece of precision
equipment.
· When replacing a fuse, only use a new one
with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with
the wrong rating may cause your unit to
malfunction.
·To prevent a short circuit when replacing a
fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.
· Do not place any object between the
faceplate and the unit.
· Do not use your own screws. Use only the
screws provided. If you use the wrong
screws, you could damage the unit.
· Do not apply excessive force to the moving
faceplate. Doing so will cause damage or
malfunction.
· Do not apply excessive force to the open
faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will
cause damage or breakdown.
2CAUTION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
About CD players/disc changers
connected to this unit
KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players
released in 1998 or later can be connected to
this unit.
Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwood
dealer for connectable models of disc
changers/ CD players.
Note that any KENWOOD disc changers/ CD
players released in 1997 or earlier and disc
changers made by other makers cannot be
connected to this unit.
Unsupported connection may result in
damage.
Setting the "O-N" Switch to the "N" position for
the applicable KENWOOD disc changers/ CD
players.
The functions that can be used and the
information that can be displayed will differ
depending on the models being connected.
You can damage both your unit and the CD
changer if you connect them incorrectly.
Do Not Load 3-in. CDs in the CD slot
If you try to load a 3 in. CD with its adapter
into the unit, the adapter might separate from
the CD and damage the unit.
WOW, SRS and the
symbol are
trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
WOW technology is incorporated under
license from SRS Labs, Inc.
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· If you experience problems during
installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
· If the unit fails to operate properly, press the
Reset button. The unit returns to factory
settings when the Reset button is pressed.
If the unit still fails to operate properly after
the Reset button has been pressed, contact
your local KENWOOD dealer for assistance.
·Press the reset button if the disc auto
changer fails to operate correctly. Normal
operation should be restored.
·We recommend the use of <Security Code>
(page 40) to prevent theft.
· The illustrations of the display 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 represent something
impossible in actual operation.
· There are places in this manual where lit
indicators are described; however, the only
time an indicator will light is in the following
settings.
KDC-X969: at <Text Display Switching>
(page 20), when the lower text display part is
set to "CLOCK".
KDC-X869/KDC-MP922: when Display Mode
is set to "Display Type A" .
NOTE
Lens Fogging
Right after 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, CDs may be impossible 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.
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get
dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.
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 neutral detergent off.
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 CD Slot
As dust tends to accumulate in the CD slot,
clean it every once in a while. Your CDs can
get scratched if you put them in a dusty CD
slot.
Refer to the Sirius tuner control features of
this manual for the operation method of Sirius
Satellite radio tuner KTC-SR901 (optional
accessory) when connected.
About Sirius Satellite radio
tuner
RDS (Radio Data System)
RDS is a service used by radio stations to
transmit data outside normal radio broadcast
signals.
When an RDS station is received, you can
immediately find out what kind of data is being
transmitted by looking at the program service
name, which appears in the display after the
frequency.
Alarm
When an emergency transmission (announcing
disasters, etc.) is made, the current function
will be interrupted to allow the warning to be
received under the following conditions:
during tuner reception, or when the Traffic
Information function is turned on.
About RDS
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DAB
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Reset button
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