Kenwood KDC-HD942U Instruction Manual

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  • Kenwood KDC-HD942U | Instruction Manual - Page 1
    CD-RECEIVER KDC-X993 KDC-HD942U KDC-X693 KDC-MP642U 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
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    type (category) Bluetooth Audio Operation Before Use Basic Operation Other Functions Activating Security Code Deactivating Security Code Manual Clock Adjustment 3 Date Adjustment Date Format Selection 4 AMP Control Demonstration mode setting 6 Theft Deterrent Faceplate Audio Adjustments 28
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    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
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    Basic Operation Release [] [SRC] Microphone AUX Auxiliary input [
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    when pushing toward left or right. ⁄ • During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON. Tuning mode select: [AUTO] • For KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U: Switches as follows each time this button is pressed. • For KDC-X993: Switches as follows each time this button is pressed for
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    mode. The mark in Condition column shows the condition to which the item is displayed. : Can be set in other than standby state. : Can be set in standby state. : Can be set while Audio file source of CD/USB/iPod. : Can be set while Audio file source of CD/USB (excluding iPod). : Can be set while CD
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    for a station. 17 Memorizes 6 stations with good reception 16 automatically. Every receivable Channel is checked for 10 seconds. 42 Setting - Entry Setting overview 1 sec. Sets/Resets security code. Condition Page 25 "1"*/ "2" Sets the source selection method. 4 "0.5%"*/ Sets the ratio
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    the text is scrolled automatically. 1 sec. Deletes Favorite Preset Memory. Sets whether to display AUX during source selection. 12 -- 34 - "1"*/ "2" Sets the CD read mode. * "OFF"/ "ON"* 2 sec. Specifies whether to enable demonstration. - 27 8 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U
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    User" car received short message. 40 ⁄ • Strong electrical fields (such as from power lines) may cause unstable sound quality when CRSC is turned ON. In such a situation, turn Audio file: First 10 seconds - Music Editor media: First 10 seconds or the part picked by Intro Skip. During Intro Skip, turn
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    type Turn the Control knob. 3 Exit Display type selection mode Date "Date" Blank "Blank" In Tuner source for KDC-MP642U Information Display Frequency "Frequency" Spectrum analyzer & Clock ("TYPE [A]/[B]") "Speana/Clock" or Clock ("TYPE [C]") or "Clock" Date "Date" Blank "Blank" In CD
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    or Clock ("TYPE [C]") or "Clock" Date "Date" Blank "Blank" In XM source (Optional) Information Channel Name Title Name part Push the Control knob towards up or down. The selected text display part blinks. 3 Select the text Turn the Control knob. 4 Exit Text display selection mode Press
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    of optional KCA-S220A is used. On the KCA-S220A, "AUX EXT" is displayed by default. • AUX source is initially set to "OFF". Before display setting, set "Built in AUX" described in (page 6) to "ON". : Select "MENU" > "Built in AUX" 12 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U
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    Music Search mode Press the [ ] button. "SEARCH" is displayed. Displays the current Audio file name. 2 Search for music Audio file Operation . 1 Enter Music Search mode Press the [ ] button. 2 Search for music Operation type Operation Movement between items Turn the Control knob. Skip Search
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    . Operation Turn the Control mode, iPod cannot be operated using this unit. • This mode is not compatible with music information display. The display will show "iPod by Hand Mode". • iPod can be operated when it conforms to the iPod control function. 14 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U
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    source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "CD CHANGER" display. Music search Push the Control knob towards right or left. Disc Search Push the Control knob towards up or down. Function of disc changers with remote control Direct Disc Search Searchs the disc by entering the disc number. 1 Enter
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    of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U Tuner Operation Auto Memory Entry Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically. 1 Enter Auto Memory Entry mode Select "AUTO MEMORY". For how to select Function Control items, refer to (page 6). 2 Open Auto Memory Entry Turn
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    Type Preset mode Press the [ ] button. 3 Select a desired Program Type in the memory Turn the Control knob. 4 Recall the Program Type Press the Control knob. Function of KDC-X993/ KDC-X693 Registration of a Station as a PTY Registering a Program Type for stations with no PTY data. 1 Receive the
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    Preset Memory mode Press the [ ] button. 3 Select the number to put in the memory Turn the Control knob. 4 Determine the number to put in the memory Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds. Cancelling the Preset Memory mode Press the [ ] button. 18 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U
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    - 3 Enter the frequency or Channel Press the number buttons on the remote control. Example of frequency input: Desired frequency 92.1 MHz (FM) Enter HD Radio tagging mode Press the Control knob. " TAG " will be indicated on the display when song information can be registered. ⁄ • Turn "ON" the "
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    KDC-X993 KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U with KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory) Operation of hands-free phoning Before Use • For details on the Bluetooth Receiving a call Answering a Phone Call Press the [AUD] button. ⁄ • The following operations disconnect the line: - Insert a CD. - Connect a USB
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    phone number digit by digit: Press the [4] button on the remote controller. ⁄ • You can input max 32 digits. Speed dialing (Preset dial) 1 Enter dialing method mode KDC-X993: Press the [ ] button. KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U: Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. 2 Press the Control
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    method mode KDC-X993: Press the [ ] button. KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U: Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. 2 Select the Phone Book mode Press the next phone number. Move to the next name. Operation Turn the Control knob or push it towards up or down. Push the Control knob
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    and category requires registration of a voice tag. (page 39) • Audio sound is not output during voice recognize. Registering to the Preset Dial in the Phone Book 2 Enter Preset Memory mode Press the [ ] button. 3 Select the number to put in the memory Turn the Control knob or push it towards up
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    or stop playback automatically. Perform the operation for starting or stopping playback. • Some audio players cannot be controlled remotely or reconnected after Bluetooth disconnection. Operate the main unit of the audio player to connect Bluetooth. 24 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U
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    3 through 4, repeat from step 3. 6 Exit Security Code mode Press the [FNC] button. Entering Security Code The Security Code is required to use the audio unit when the unit is first used after removed from the battery power source or the Reset button is pressed. 1 Turn the power ON. 2 Do the step
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    or push it towards up or down. ⁄ • For the details on the AMP Control item, see the Instruction manual attached to the LX AMP. 4 Adjust the AMP Control item Push the Control knob towards right or left. 5 Exit AMP Control mode Press the [FNC] button. 26 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U
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    mode setting Turning the demonstration mode ON/OFF. 1 Select Demonstration mode Select "MENU" > "DEMO Mode". For how to select Function Control items, refer to (page 6). 2 Set the Demonstration mode mode Press the [FNC] button. Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of
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    . 2 Enter Audio Setup mode Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. 3 Select the Audio Setup item to adjust Press the [AUD] knob. 4 Adjust the Audio setup item Turn the [AUD] knob. 5 Exit Audio Setup mode Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. 28 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U
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    Control> (page 6). 2 Select the car type Turn the Control knob and push the center when the desired item is displayed. Exit Cabin select mode. ⁄ • You can compensate the FRONT" "REAR" "SUB W" Turn the Control knob. 3 Select the item you want to set Item "FRONT" "REAR" "SUB W" Setting overview >"
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    Subwoofer Low Pass Filter Subwoofer Slope Subwoofer Phase Push the Control knob towards up or down. 4 Set the X'Over value Turn the Control knob. 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to complete the X'Over setting. 6 Exit X'Over setting mode Press the [FNC] button. 30 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U
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    for "BAND1". KDC-HD942U/ KDC-MP642U Adjustment Item Display Range Band 1 "BAND1" 60/ 100/ 160/ 250/ 400 Hz Band 2 "BAND2" 630/ 1k/ 1.6k/ 2.5k Hz Band 3 "BAND3" 4k/ 6.3k/ 10k/ 16k Hz Quality "Q" 0.25/ 0.5/ 1.0/ 2.0 Band level "GAIN" -9 -+9 dB 1 Enter Manual Equalizer Control mode Select
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    the Control knob towards up or down. 3 Set the value Turn the Control knob. Adjust between 0 and 5.58 feet. Press the Control knob for at least 1 second if you want to execute the "INITIAL". 4 Exit Manual position setting mode Press the [FNC] button. 32 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U
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    knob and push the center when the desired number is displayed. 4 Turn the Control knob to select "YES", and then press the Control knob. "Recall Completed" is displayed. 5 Exit Audio preset recall mode Press the [FNC] button. ⁄ • The "User" of (page 31) is changed to
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    a favorite item Source Registerable items TUNER/SIRIUS/XM/HD Preset Memory iPod List selection screen for Turn the Control knob to select "YES", and then press the Control knob. "Completed" is displayed. Exit Favorite Preset Memory Delete mode. 34 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U
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    Favorite Name Setting Giving a name to Preset Memory registered to Favorite. 1 Enter Preset Recall mode Turn the Control knob. 2 Retrieve the Preset Memory to change Turn the Control knob. 3 Enter Favorite Name set mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. Select the "FAVORITE NAME SET"
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    the Bluetooth device, specify the PIN code necessary for registering this unit. 1 Select PIN code edit mode Select "MENU" > "PIN Code Edit". For how to select Function Control item, refer to (page 6). 2 Enter PIN code edit mode 36 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U
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    Phone Selection". Audio player Select "MENU" > "Audio Selection". For how to select Function Control item, refer to (page 6). 2 Enter Bluetooth device selection mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. "(name)" is displayed. 3 Select the Bluetooth device Turn the Control
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    KDC-X993 KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U with KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory) Bluetooth Setup Deleting a Registered Bluetooth device You can delete a registered Bluetooth device. 1 Select Bluetooth device deletion mode before the name. 4 Select a mode Turn the Control knob. Display "PB Name
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    Select "PB Name Delete" (Delete) 5 Delete a voice tag Press the Control knob. 6 Turn the Control knob to select "YES", and then press the Control knob. Exit Phonebook name edit mode Press the [FNC] button. ⁄ • Audio sound is not output during voice tag registration. Setting a Voice Command for
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    KDC-X993 KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U with KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory) Bluetooth Setup SMS (Short Message Service) The SMS arrived at the cell-phone is displayed on the receiver. A newly arrived message is displayed. ¤ • To prevent car date. 4 Display the text Press the Control knob. Turning
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    "XM" display. ⁄ • You need to register to the service provider to receive the service by Satellite Radio. Consult the service Mode KDC-X993: Press the [AUTO] button for at least 1 second. KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U: Press the [AUTO] button. Display "CHANNEL" "PRESET" Operation Normal manual
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    no button operation for 10 seconds, the Direct Access Tuning mode is automatically canceled. • If you cannot receive any signal in the input Channel due to bad conditions on radio wave or other such problems, "ACQUIRING SIGNAL"/ "NO SIGNAL" appears. 42 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U
  • Kenwood KDC-HD942U | Instruction Manual - Page 43
    Basic Operations of remote control VOL SRC SRC ATT ATT VOL AUD AUD In Tuner/HD Radio source Band select [FM]/[AM] Station select [4]/[¢] Recall preset stations [1] - [6] FM/AM 2-ZONE 0 - 9 DIRECT (page 15, 16, 19) In CD/USB source Music select [4]/[¢] Folder/Disc select [FM]/[AM] Pause/
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    illustration inside the case. Receiving a call Answer the call [ ] Switch between the private talk mode and the hands-free talk mode [38] Call waiting Answer may result. • Do not set the remote control in hot places such as on the dashboard. 44 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U
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    -R/RW/ROM • Playable disc file format ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name. • Playable USB device USB mass storage class • 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
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    are different from the description of KCA-BT100 Instruction Manual. Displays of KCA-BT100 Instruction Actual displays on this unit Manual "DISCONCT" "HF Disconnect" "CONNECT" "HF Connect" "PHN-DEL" "Device Delete" "P-STATUS" "BT DVC Status" 46 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U
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    Bluetooth Standard Ver. 1.2 A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) ⁄ • A2DP is a profile designed to transfer the music from an audio player. • AVRCP is a profile designed to control playback and selection of music by an audio player. About KENWOOD
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    audio file disc and music CD when playing disc. 2 : Forces playing as music CD. • Display If this unit is not operated at least 5 seconds with "OFF" selected, the display turns off. During a setup mode, the display will not turn feet +0 feet SUB-W 48 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U
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    the Bluetooth device the noise reduction. • Receive Mode (Receive mode Setting) Sets the receive mode of the HD Radio. CD/ iPod is also supplemented. • ZONE2 (Dual Zone) Set the destination (front speaker "FRONT" or rear speaker "REAR") of the sub source (AUX IN) when the Dual Zone function is turned
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    Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit. 6. Install the unit in your car. 7. Reconnect the - battery. 8. Press the reset button. 2WARNING If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow) to the car chassis (ground), you may cause a short circuit, that in turn may start
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    you need to an exclusive remote adapter (not supplied) matches your car is required. RL Rear output R L Front output Sub Woofer output FM/AM antenna input Fuse (10A) Wiring harness (Accessory1) White White/Black Gray Gray/Black Green Green/Black Purple Purple/Black AUX input (Stereo) Use the mini
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    . 2 Align the holes in the unit (two locations on each side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with the accessory screws. T N T/N NT T: Toyota cars N: Nissan cars Lock Catch Accessory2 Removal tool 2 When the upper level is removed, remove the lower two locations. ⁄ • The
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    the installation surface. 3 Install the microphone. 4 Wire the microphone cable up to the hands-free box with it secured at several positions using tape or the like. Accessory5 Fix a cable with a commercial item of tape. Peel the release coated paper of double-face adhesive tape to fix on the place
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    is disabled. ☞ (page 28) ! • Cannot register a security code. • Cannot set up Display. ▲ (page 27) is not turned off. What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before calling service, first
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    is activated. ➪ Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly and press the reset button. If the "Protect" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. Unsupported File: An Audio file is played with a format that this unit can't support. Copy Protection: A copy-protected file is
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    mode. No Voice: No call. HD Memory Full: The tag memory of HD Radio is FULL. iPod Memory Full: The iPod memory is FULL. No Tag Function: iPod which does not support the tag memory is connected. N/A Channels: No receivable channel and category. 56 | KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U
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    Noise ratio (STEREO) : 70 dB Bluetooth section (KDC-X993) Version : Bluetooth Ver. 1.2 KDC-X993/KDC-X693: 0.008 % KDC-HD942U/KDC-MP642U: 0.010 % Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz) KDC-X993/KDC-X693: 110 dB KDC-HD942U/KDC-MP642U: 105 dB Dynamic range : 93 dB MP3 decode : Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio
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    USB Interface USB Standard : USB1.1/ 2.0 (Full speed) File System : FAT16/ 32 MP3 decode : Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 WMA decode : Compliant with Windows Media Audio AAC decode : AAC-LC ".m4a" files Audio level / Load (CD) KDC-X993/KDC-X693/KDC-HD942U : 4000 mV/10 kΩ KDC-MP642U: 2500 mV/10
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    by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Kenwood Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. • iTunes is a trademark of Apple Inc. • iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. • iPhone is
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Model KDC-X993/ KDC-HD942U/ KDC-X693/ KDC-MP642U
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