KENWOOD KDC-X890 - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

CD-RECEIVER

KDC-X890

KDC-MP832U

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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-X890/ KDC-MP832U Serial number

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Contents

Safety precautions

Notes

About CDs

About AAC, MP3 and WMA

About USB device

Notes on Multi-function

Key System

General features

Power

Selecting the Source

Volume

Attenuator

System Q

Audio Control

Adjusting the detail of Audio Control

Audio Setup

Speaker Setting

Subwoofer Output

TEL Mute

Faceplate Angle Adjustment

Theft Deterrent Faceplate

Display Type Selection

Graphic part Display Switching

Wallpaper selecting

Text Selection for Display

Text Display Switching

Font Color Select

G-Analyzer display Switching

Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)

Tuner features

Tuning

Tuning Mode

Direct Access Tuning

Station Preset Memory

Auto Memory Entry

Preset Tuning

RDS features

Radio Text Scroll

PTY (Program Type)

Registration of a station as a PTY

Program Type preset

CD/USB device/Audio file/External

disc control features

Playing CD & Audio file

Playing USB device

Playing External Disc

Fast Forwarding and Reversing

Track/File Search

Disc Search/Folder Search

Direct Track/File Search

Direct Disc Search

Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat

Scan Play

Random Play

Magazine Random Play

All Random Play

Select mode

File Select mode

Folder Select 1 mode

Folder Select 2 mode

Switching the Play mode

Letter Seek

Text/Title Scroll

SIRIUS tuner control features

Select SIRIUS Satellite Radio Mode

Switching Seek Mode

Select the channel

Category and Channel Search

Direct Access Tuning

Selecting the Preset Band

Channel Preset Memory

Preset Tuning

Channel Scan

Text Scroll for SIRIUS tuner source

HD Radio control features

About HD Radio

Tuning

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The "AAC" logo is trademark of Dolby

Laboratories.

Menu system

Menu System

Activating Security Code

Deactivating Security Code

Touch Sensor Tone

Manual Clock Adjustment

Date Adjustment

Date Mode

Synchronize Clock

DSI (Disabled System Indicator)

Selectable Illumination

Display Illumination Control

Dimmer

Built-in Amp Setting

G-Counter Level set

G-Analyzer Reset

G-Analyzer Calibration setup

G-Analyzer Horsepower Gauge setup

G-Analyzer Horsepower Analysis

G-Graphic Select

G-Analyzer Stop Watch

Dual Zone System Setting

B.M.S. (Bass Management System)

B.M.S. Frequency Offset

AMP Control

Traffic Information

CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit)

Receive mode Setting

SIRIUS ID (ESN) display

Auxiliary Input Display Setting & Station/Disc

Naming

Text Scroll

Built-in Auxiliary input Setting

CD Read Setting

Picture downloading

Voice Index

ACDrive firmware version display

Unique ID display

Audio Preset Memory

Audio Preset Recall

Demonstration mode Setting

Basic Operations of remote control 55

Accessories/ Installation Procedure 58

Connecting Wires to Terminals

Installation

Removing the Unit

Troubleshooting Guide

Specifications

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Safety precautions

cause damage or breakdown.

· Do not use your own screws. Use only the screws

provided. If you use the wrong screws, you could

damage the unit.

Attach the panel while you are on the

vehicle

The panel lock arm appears when the panel is

removed. Therefore, the panel must be attached

while the electrical system of the car is operating.

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.

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.

Connecting unsupported disc changers/CD players

to this unit may result in damage.

Set the "O-N" Switch to the "N" position for the

applicable Kenwood disc changers/ CD players.

The functions you can use and the information

that can be displayed may differ depending on the

models being connected.

· You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if

you connect them incorrectly.

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.

2 WARNING

To prevent injury while using this

product, take the following safety

precautions:

· To prevent a short circuit and possible fire,

never put any metallic objects (such as coins or

metal tools) inside the product.

· If you are the driver and your vehicle is moving,

do not watch the product's display or use its

controls for an extended period.

· Do not use this product in any way that

prevents you from driving safely.

· Follow all driving laws and use common sense

when using this product.

NOTE:

· Like your vehicle's speedometer, G-Analyzer is

no more than a measuring function. The HP

or G value measured by this unit may not be

completely accurate due to its simplified method

of measurement. The G-Analyzer is only for

reference and should not be used to confirm the

horsepower specifications of your vehicle.

· Mounting and wiring this product requires

skills and experience. For safety's sake, leave the

mounting and wiring work to professionals.

2CAUTION

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 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 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.

· Do not subject the faceplate to excessive shock,

as it is a piece of precision equipment.

· When replacing a fuse, only use a new fuse with

the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with the wrong

rating may cause your unit to malfunction.

· Do not apply excessive force to the open

faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will

NOTE

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003.

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Notes

· No USB device comes with this unit. You need to

purchase a commercially available USB device. For

the types of available USB devices, refer to <About

USB device> (page 10).

· 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.

· We recommend the use of <Activating Security

Code> (page 42) to prevent theft.

· The characters conforming to ISO 8859-1

character set can be displayed.

· The RDS feature won't work where the service is

not supported by any broadcasting station.

· There are places in this manual where lit

indicators are described; however, the only time

an indicator will light is in the following settings.

When Indicator is selected as mentioned in <Text

Display Switching> (page 20).

· 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 be inapplicable.

How to reset your unit

· If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset

button. The unit returns to factory settings when

the Reset button is pressed.

· Remove the USB device before pressing the Reset

button. Pressing the Reset button with the USB

device installed can damage the data contained

in the USB device. For how to remove the USB

device, refer to <Playing USB device> (page 30).

· Press the Reset button if the disc auto changer

fails to operate correctly. Normal operation should

be restored.

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.

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 54).

About DAB Tuner control

Refer to

A group on the Instruction manual of DAB

Tuner KTC-9090DAB (optional accessory) for the

control method of DAB Tuner function.

However, the following control methods of the

function for this unit may be differed from the

Instruction manual; therefore, refer to the following

supplemental instruction.

1. Select the preset band for Auto Ensemble

Memory Entry.

2. Press the [AME] button for at least 2 seconds.

Open Auto Ensemble Memory Entry.

After storing in the memory finishes, the

number of the pre-set buttons and the

ensemble label are displayed.

and <Languages to be displayed> in

At the operation to press [DISP] button, use [AUTO]

button instead.

Reset button