KENWOOD KDC-X891 - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

CD-RECEIVER

KDC-X891

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-X891 Serial number

US Residence Only

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Contents

Safety precautions

Notes

General features

Power

Selecting the Source

Volume

Attenuator

Audio Control

Adjusting the detail of Audio

Control

Audio Setup

Speaker Setting

Subwoofer Output

TEL Mute

Function Control mode

Display Type Selection

Status Setting

Graphic Display Selection

Text Display Selection

--Display Type B&E--

Text Display Selection

-- Display Type C&D--

The text display

Font Color Selection

G-Analyzer display Selection

G-Analyzer Stop Watch

G-Analyzer Horsepower Analysis

G-Analyzer Reset

G-Counter Level seting

G-Analyzer Calibration setup

G-Analyzer vehicle weight setup

G-Analyzer vehicle class setup

Station/Disc Naming

(SNPS/DNPS)

Angle Control

Theft Deterrent Faceplate

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 (iPod) device

Drive Search

Playing External Disc

Fast Forwarding and Reversing

Music Search

Disc Search/Folder/Album Search

Direct Music Search

Direct Disc Search

Play function of CD and Audio

file

File Select

Text/Title Scroll

Satellite Radio tuner control

features

Select 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 Satellite Radio

source

HD Radio control features 33

About HD Radio

Tuning

Menu system

Menu System

Activating Security Code

Deactivating Security Code

Source Select Mode

iPod mode setting

Touch Sensor Tone

Manual Clock Adjustment

Date Adjustment

Date Mode

Synchronize Clock

DSI (Disabled System Indicator)

Display Illumination Control

Dimmer

Built-in Amp Setting

Dual Zone System Setting

Supreme Setting

B.M.S. (Bass Management System)

B.M.S. Frequency Offset

AMP Control

Traffic Information

CRSC (Clean Reception System

Circuit)

Receive mode Setting

Electronic Serial Number (ESN)

display

Auxiliary Input Display Setting &

Station/Disc Naming

Text Scroll

Built-in Auxiliary input Setting

CD Read Setting

Picture downloading

Audio Preset Memory

Audio Preset Recall

Firmware version display

Demonstration mode setting

Basic Operations of remote

control

Accessories/ Installation

Procedure

Connecting Wires to

Terminals

Installation

Troubleshooting Guide

Specifications

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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 cause damage

or breakdown.

· Use only the screws provided or specified for

installation. If you use 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.

iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.,

registered in the U.S. and other countries.

The "AAC" logo is trademark of Dolby

Laboratories.

Safety precautions

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Notes

· 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 35) 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 Status Display is set to On as mentioned in

<Status Setting> (page 11).

· 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 (iPod) device> (page 26).

· Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails

to operate correctly. Normal operation should be

restored.

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.

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 43).

About KENWOOD "Music Editor" of PC

application attached to KDC-X891

· "Music Editor" is recorded in the CD-ROM attached

to this unit.

· Refer to the attached installation manual for the

installation method of "Music Editor".

· Refer to the user's manual recorded in the

installation CD-ROM and Help of "Music Editor" for

the operation method of "Music Editor".

· The unit can play CD/ USB device created by "Music

Editor".

· Information about "Music Editor" upgrade is put on

the site, www.kenwood.com.

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About Audio file

· Playable Audio file

AAC-LC (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma),

WAV (.wav)

· Playable disc media

CD-R/RW/ROM

· Playable disc file format

ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name.

· Playable USB device

USB mass storage class, iPod with KCA-iP200

· Playable USB device file system

FAT16, FAT32

Although the audio files are complied with the

standards listed above, the play maybe impossible

depending on the types or conditions of media or

device.

· Playing order of the Audio file

In the example of folder/file tree shown below, the

files are played in the order from

(

)

: Folder

: Audio fi

Folder

Audio file

An online manual about audio files is put on the

site, www.kenwood.com/audiofile/. On this online

manual, detailed information and notes which are not

written in this manual are provided. Make sure to read

through the online manual as well.

· In this manual, the word "USB device" is used for flash

memories and digital audio players which have USB

terminals.

· The word "iPod" appearing in this manual indicates the iPod

connected with the KCA-iP200 (optional accessory). The

iPod connected with the KCA-iP200 can be controlled from

this unit. iPods that can be connected with the KCA-iP200

are the iPod nano and the iPod with video. When an iPod

is connected using a commercially available USB cable, it is

handled as a mass-storage-class device.

· For the supported formats and types of USB device, refer to

www.kenwood.com/usb/.

About USB device

· Install the USB device in the place where it will not

prevent you from driving your vehicle properly.

· You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub.

· Take backups of the audio files used with this unit.

The files can be erased depending on the operating

conditions of the USB device.

We shall have no compensation for any damage

arising out of erasure of the stored data.

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

purchase a commercially available USB device.

· For how to play the audio files recorded in a USB

device, see <CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc

control features> (page 25).

· When connecting the USB device, usage of the CA-

U1EX (option) is recommended.

Normal playback is not guaranteed when a cable

other than the USB compatible cable is used.

Connecting a cable whose total length is longer

than 5 m can result in abnormal playback.

About Bluetooth Hands free control

Refer to the instruction manual of the Bluetooth

Hands Free Box KCA-BT100 (optional accessory).

However, the following control methods of the

function for this unit may be different from the

Instruction manual; therefore, refer to the following

supplemental instruction.

1. Press the Control knob. Select the "DIAL" display.

2. Press the [FNC] button.

3. Select the number to recall by turning the Control

knob

4. Press the Control knob.

1. Operation is the same. Refer to the instruction

manual of KCA-BT100.

2. Press the [FNC] button.

3. Select the number to recall by turning the Control

knob

4. Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.

About Menu operation

For how to operate Menu, refer to <Menu System>

in this instruction manual. For the items to be set

up, refer to the instruction of Hands Free Box.

About display of Cell-Phone Status

Cell-Phone Status is displayed in the status display

of this unit. For the information about the displayed

icons, refer to the instruction manual of Hands Free

Box.