KENWOOD KDC-X990 - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

CD-RECEIVER

KDC-X990

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-X990 Serial number

US Residence Only

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Contents

Safety precautions

Notes

About CDs

About AAC, MP3 and WMA

Notes on Multi-function System

General features

Power

Selecting the Source

Volume

Attenuator

Audio Control

Audio Setup

Subwoofer Output

Sound Field Control

Sound Management system

Equalizer Control

WOW Control

Bypass Control

Memory mode

Memory Recall mode

Theft Deterrent Faceplate

Faceplate Angle Adjustment

Display Type Selection

Graphic part/ Spectrum Analyzer Display

Switching

Wallpaper selecting

Text Selection for Display

Text Display Switching

Icon Display Switching

Font Color Select

G-Analyzer display Switching

Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)

TEL Mute

Tuner features

Tuning

Tuning Mode

Direct Access Tuning

Station Preset Memory

Auto Memory Entry

Preset Tuning

RDS features

Radio Text Scroll

Registration of a station as a PTY

PTY (Program Type)

Program Type preset

CD/Audio file/External disc control

features

Playing CD & Audio file

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

Disc Random Play

Folder Select

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

DAB tuner control features

About DAB Tuner control

Service Preset Memory

Recalling a Preset Service

Program Type (PTY) Function

Program Type preset

English

The "AAC" logo is trademark of Dolby

Laboratories.

WOW, SRS and

symbol are trademarks

of SRS Labs, Inc.

WOW technology is incorporated under

license from SRS Labs, Inc.

Menu system

Menu System

Security Code

Touch Sensor Tone

Manual Clock Adjustment

Date Adjustment

Date Mode

Synchronize Clock

DSI (Disabled System Indicator)

Selectable Illumination

Dimmer

Contrast Adjustment

Display-reversing Setting

Built-in Amp Setting

G-Counter Level set

G-Analyzer Reset

G-Analyzer Calibration setup

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

Demonstration mode Setting

Menu Added for DAB

Basic Operations of remote control 54

Accessories/ Installation Procedure 57

Connecting Wires to Terminals

Installation

Removing the Unit

Troubleshooting Guide

Specifications

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Safety precautions

Do Not Load 8 cm (3 in.) CDs in the CD

slot

If you try to load a 8 cm (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.

LX-bus connection

· The LX AMP and the sensor unit must be

connected one at a time.

· The DAB tuner and the HD Radio tuner unit must

be connected one at a time.

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.

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.

· Never watch the G-Analyzer Display screen when

you are driving. Otherwise, a car accident may

result.

· Do not watch or fix your eyes on the unit's display

when you are driving for any extended period.

· 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.

· 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.

NOTE

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003.

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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.

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

button to restore factory settings.

· Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails

to operate correctly. Normal operation should be

restored.

Reset button

· We recommend the use of <Security Code>

(page 44) 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 22)

· 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.

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 53).

About ODD (Offset Dual Differential) D/A

System

The high quality sound play is to be done by ODD

D/A System. Dual D/A converters are built-in the

ODD D/A System, and the digital processing is

isolated and controlled separately for front channel

so the channel separation is improved sharply.

Also, the ODD D/A System produces the data by

which the sound data is offset on the minus side

and converts the two signals (original and offset

data) to the analog signal, which has less noise and

distortion, by the synthetic process.

However, ODD D/A System will be disabled if the

following settings are selected.

- When "2ZONE" of <Audio Setup> (page 11) is

"ON".

- When <Bypass Control> (page 16) is "Bypass".