Kenwood KDC-X679 Instruction Manual

Kenwood KDC-X679 Manual

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  • Kenwood KDC-X679 | Instruction Manual - Page 1
    KDC-X679 KDC-MP6025 KDC-MP625 CD-RECEIVER 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
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    System 7 Security Code Touch Sensor Tone 8 Manual Clock Adjustment CD Read Setting AMP Control Receive mode Setting Basic Operations of remote 30 Accessories/ 18 Installation Procedure 32 Connecting Wires to Terminals 33 Installation 34 Removing the Unit 36 Troubleshooting Guide
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    safety. KENWOOD CORPORATION 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-CHO, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment
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    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 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
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    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. Reset button • 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
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    tuner Refer to the instruction manual of SIRIUS Satellite radio tuner KTC-SR901/SR902 (optional accessory), when connected, for the operation method. • KDC-X679/KDC-MP6025/KDC-MP625 Refer to the sections of A models for operations. SRC 4 FM ¢ Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals If the terminals
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    not correctly play discs which do not have the mark. • A CD-R or CD-RW that hasn't been finalized can't be played. (For the finalization process refer to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CDR/CD-RW recorder instruction manual.) CD storage • Don't place them in direct sunlight (On the seat
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    the instruction manual CD writer used. The unit recognizes and plays only those MP3/WMA which have the MP3/WMA extension (.MP3/.WMA). • A file with a name entered with characters not on the code list may not play correctly. Writing files into a medium When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded
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    for play, Folder Search, File Search, or for Folder Select, files and folders are accessed in the order in which they were written by the CD writer. Because of this, the order in which they are expected to be played may not match the order in which they are actually played
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    tuner (Optional accessory) Tuner or HD Radio (Optional accessory) CD External disc (Optional accessory) Auxiliary input KDC-6025 KDC-X679/MP625 (Optional accessory) Standby (Illumination only mode) Display "SIRIUS" "TUNER" or "HD RADIO" "CD" "CD CH"/ "MD CH" "AUX" "AUX EXT" "STANDBY" Attenuator
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    Compensating for low and high tones during low volume. • *¹ You can control this item when 'Switching preout' (page 27) is set to "SWPRE Sub-W". (KDC-MP6025/ 625 only) • *² Function of the KDC-X679 • *³ Function of the KDC-MP6025/MP625 5 Exit Audio Control mode Press the [AUD] button. English | 11
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    Type C" 3 4 3 1 Upper text display part 2 Lower text display part 3 Level meter display part 4 Demonstration • You can display the information that will name Frequency Display "BAND+ch+SNPS" "BAND+ch+FREQ" In CD & External disc source Information Display Disc title "Disc Title" Track
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    "Album/Artist" "Folder Name" "File Name" "P-Time" In SIRIUS tuner source Information Channel Name Song Title Artist Name Composer name Category display. • During Standby, the upper part always displays "STANDBY". • When you use Auxiliary input source, the upper part always displays "AUX Name". • If
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    Track title "Track Title" Disc name (In CD & CD Changer source) "DNPS" In MP3/WMA Clock Display "Indicator" "Clock" In SIRIUS tuner source Information Indicator Clock Channel Name shown in this manual is displayed only when you chose the "Indicator" item of "Lower text display part select". No
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    to a Station or CD. 1 Receive/play the station/disc you want to attach a title to • Refer to the 'Upper text display part select' (page 12 CD player: 10 discs - External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the CD changer/ player. Refer to the CD changer/ player manual. • The title of station/CD
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    is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the faceplate in its special storage case while detached. • Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or
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    in until it clicks. The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit. TEL Mute The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in. When a call comes in "
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    Operation "Auto 1" Automatic search for a station. Preset station seek "Auto 2" Search in order of the stations in the Preset memory. Manual "Manual" Normal manual tuning control. Tuning Selecting the station. 1 Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. 2 Select the
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    Memory Entry Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Open Auto Memory Entry Press the [AME] button for at least 2 seconds. When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory Auto Memory Entry closes. Preset Tuning Calling up the stations in the memory. 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or
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    disc control features SRC 4 FM 0 SCAN RDM REP F.SEL M.RDM /3 38 DISP AM ¢ Playing CD & MP3/WMA When there is no disc inserted 1 Open the panel to insert disc Press the [0] button. 2 Insert a disc. • When the faceplate has been slid open, it might interfere with the shift lever or something else
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    player connected to this unit. Press the [SRC] button. Select the display for the disc player you want. Display examples: Display "CD 2" "CD CH" "MD CH" Disc player CD player CD changer MD changer Pause and play Press the [38] button. Each time the button is pressed it pauses and plays. • The
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    . Each time the button is pressed the Repeat Play switches as shown below. In CD & External disc source Repeat play Track Repeat Disc Repeat (In Disc Changer) OFF ON" "Folder Repeat ON" "Repeat OFF" Scan Play Playing the first part of each song on the disc or MP3/WMA folder you are listening to
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    . See 'Notes on playing MP3/WMA' (page 8) for details. Canceling the Folder Select mode Press the [F.SEL] button. Text/Title Scroll Scrolling the displayed CD text or MD title. Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second. Function of disc changers with remote DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play) Selecting
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    HD Radio control features SRC 4 FM ¢ AM Tuning Selecting the station. 1 Select HD Radio source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "HD RADIO" display. 2 Select the HF band Press the [FM] button. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the HF1, HF2, and HF3 bands. Select the HA
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    their setting content chart is entered. (Normally the uppermost setting in the chart is the original setting.) Also, the explanation for items that aren't applicable ('Manual Clock Adjustment' etc.) are entered step by step. English | 25
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    through 7 operation, and enter the Security Code. "Approved" is displayed. The unit can be used. 26 | English Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select Clock Adjustment mode Press indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves. Display "DSI ON" "DSI OFF"
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    activates. The built-in amplifier deactivates. Function of the KDC-X679/KDC-MP6025 In SIRIUS Tuner, External disc, or Auxiliary input source Dual Zone if the Dual Zone System is turned ON. Function of the KDC-MP625/KDC-MP6025 In Standby mode Switching preout Switching the preout between the rear
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    high (+18dB). • Refer to the catalog or instruction manual for power amplifiers that can be controlled from this CD text - Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Album name - MD title - Text for the SIRIUS tuner source, HD Radio source, including Channel name, etc. Function of the KDC
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    KDC ] button. • For the details of the AMP Control item, see the Instruction manual attached to the LX AMP. 4 Adjust the AMP Control item Press the Receive mode Setting Sets the receive mode. 1 Select the Receive mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "Receive Mode" display. 2 Enter Receive
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    OK ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PRS TUV WXY QZ SRC ATT 38 4/¢ DIRECT/OK Loading and Replacing the battery Use two "AA"-size batteries. Slide the cover while pressing the previous level. [✱] button Adjusting the Faceplate Angle. • Do not set the remote on hot places such as above the
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    [9] buttons When in 'Direct Track/File Search' (page 21) and 'Direct Disc Search' (page 21), enter the track/file/ disc number. In SIRIUS tuner source [FM] buttons Select the preset band. [4]/ [¢] buttons Search up or down channel. [0] - [9] buttons Press buttons [1] - [6] to recall preset channels
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    install the unit so that the faceplate will not hit the lid when closing and opening. • If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires aren't touching to cause a short be damaged or fail to work if you share the - wires or ground them to any metal part in the car. • When only two speakers are being
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    Sub Woofer right output (Red) (KDC-MP625/MP6025 only) FM/AM antenna input KENWOOD disc changer input To connect the Disc changer, consult your Disc changer manual. Front left output (White) Front right output (Red) Fuse (10A) If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab
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    Installation non-Japanese cars Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Firewall or metal support Japanese cars 1 Refer to the section 'Removing the hard rubber frame' (page 36) and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 Align the holes in the
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    the Unit If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit so that it does not fall off, screw in the provided screws in the holes shown below. Bottom the one specified. If you screw them in another hole, it will contact and may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit. English | 35
  • Kenwood KDC-X679 | Instruction Manual - Page 36
    Removing the Unit Removing the hard rubber frame 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the upper level. Upper the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure. Lock Catch Removing the Unit 1 Refer to the section 'Removing the hard rubber frame' (page 36) and
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    Troubleshooting Guide What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems. General ? The power does not turn ON. ✔ The fuse has blown. ☞ After checking for short
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    Troubleshooting Guide Disc source ? "AUX EXT" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode. ✔ Unsupported disc changer is connected. ☞ Use the disc changer mentioned in the 'About CD players/disc changers connected to this unit' (page 5) of the section on 'Safety precautions'. ? The
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    CD-RW. No Panel: The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to this unit has been removed. ➪ Replace it. Error 77: The unit is malfunctioning for some reason. ➪ Press the reset button on the unit. If the "Error 77" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service data. Load: Discs
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    1700 kHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) : 28 dBµ (25 µV) CD player section Laser diode : GaAlAs Digital filter (D/A) : 8 Times Over Sampling Load (during disc play) KDC-X679: 5000 mV/10 kΩ KDC-MP6025/MP625: 2000 mV/10 kΩ Preout impedance KDC-X679: ≤80 Ω KDC-MP6025/MP625: ≤600 kΩ Auxiliary input (KDC
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KDC-X679
KDC-MP6025
KDC-MP625
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
©
B64-2764-00/00 (KW)
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-X679/MP6025/MP625
Serial number