Kenwood KDCX689 Instruction Manual

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  • Kenwood KDCX689 | Instruction Manual - Page 1
    CD-RECEIVER KDC-X689 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Take the time to read through this instruction manual. Familiarity with you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the product. Model KDC-X689 Serial number US Residence Only Register Online Register your Kenwood product at www.kenwoodusa
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    the Play mode Letter Seek Text/Title Scroll HD Radio control features 28 Tuning Menu system 29 Menu System Security Code Touch Sensor Tone Manual Clock Adjustment Date Adjustment Date Mode Dimmer OFF Wait Time Setting Built-in Amp Setting Dual Zone System Setting B.M.S. (Bass Management System
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    Basic Operations of remote control 36 Accessories/ Installation Procedure 39 Connecting Wires to Terminals 40 Installation 41 Removing the Unit 43 Troubleshooting Guide 44 Specifications 47 The "AAC" logo is trademark of Dolby Laboratories. English | 3
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    . 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. Attach the panel while you are on the vehicle The panel lock arm appears when the panel is removed. Therefore, the panel must be
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    Notes • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If the unit fails to mode Setting> (page 35). About SIRIUS Satellite radio tuner Refer to the instruction manual of SIRIUS Satellite radio tuner KTC-SR901/SR902/SR903 (optional accessory) when connected
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    KDC-X689 • "Media Manager" is recorded in the CD-ROM attached to this unit. • Refer to the attached installation manual of "Media Manager". http://www.kenwood.mediamanager.jp • Contact Kenwood for the function and operation of used in accordance with the instructions. However, there is no
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    CD-RW that has not been finalized. (For the finalization process refer to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CDR/CD-RW recorder instruction manual.) CD storage • Do not place CDs in direct sunlight (On the seat or dashboard etc.) or where the temperature is high. • Store CDs in their
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    the speaker. • The files with copy protection cannot be played. Playable AAC file • ".m4a" file encoded by AAC-LC format. Refer to http://www.kenwood.mediamanager.jp for the details. Playable MP3 file • MPEG 1/2 Audio Layer 3 file • Transfer bit rate: 8-320 kbps • Sampling frequency : 16, 22.05, 24
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    to the control panel during this operation. It can cause damage. Hiding the Control Panel Prevents tampering with the unit while your car is being serviced etc. Hiding the control panel Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. When the time set in (page 31) lapses
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    General features Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button. Source required SIRIUS tuner (Optional accessory) Tuner or HD Radio (Optional accessory) CD External disc (Optional accessory) Auxiliary input Auxiliary input (Optional accessory) Standby (Illumination only mode) Display "SIRIUS" "
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    Audio Control 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Control mode Press the [VOL] knob. 3 Select the Basic Audio item to adjust Press the [VOL] knob. Each time you press the knob, the item to be adjusted alternates between the items shown in the table below. 4 Adjust
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    General features Audio Setup Setting the Sound system, such as Cross over Network. 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Setup mode Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second. 3 Select the Audio Setup item to adjust Press the [VOL] knob. Each time you press the
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    1 Upper text display part 2 Middle text display part 3 Lower text display part 4 Text display part 5 Graphic display part • You can display the information that will be shown in the Upper text display part, the Lower text display part or the Level meter display part according to the setting of
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    General features Display Type B Text Selection for Display Selecting the text display. 1 Enter display control mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. "Display Control" is displayed. 2 Select the display Type Press the Control knob. Select the "Display Type B" display. 3 Select the
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    Display Type C Text Display Switching Changing the text display. 1 Enter display control mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. "Display Control" is displayed. 2 Select the display Type Press the Control knob. Select the "Display Type C" display. 3 Select the text display part Push the
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    General features The text display in the Upper text display part In Tuner source Information Station name Frequency Spectrum Analyzer & Clock Date Display "BAND+ch+SNPS"* "BAND+ch+FREQ" "Speana/Clock" "Date" In CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track title Track number & Play
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    /Clock" "Date" "Blank" "Channel Name" "Song Title" "Artist Name" "Composer Name" "Category Name" "Label Name" "Comment" • * If the contents of the information cannot be displayed, Kenwood Logo is displayed. However, in HD Radio source, the display becomes blank. English | 17
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    General features The text display in the Lower text display part In Tuner source Information Indicator Spectrum Analyzer & Clock Date Blank Display "Indicator" "Speana/Clock" "Date" "Blank" In CD & External disc source Information Indicator Spectrum Analyzer & Clock Date Blank Disc title Track
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    /AM: 30 stations - Internal CD player: 10 discs - External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the CD changer/ player. Refer to the CD changer/ player manual. • Change the title of station/CD by the same operation used to name it. Faceplate Angle Adjustment Press the [ANG] button for at least
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    General features Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Removing the Faceplate 1 Turn the ignition OFF or press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. The power turns OFF and the faceplate slides open. 2 Holding the center
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    Display Operation "Seek Mode: Automatic search for a station. Auto1" Preset station seek "Seek Mode: Search in order of the stations Auto2" in the Preset memory. Manual "Seek Mode: Normal manual tuning control. Manual" • During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON. English | 21
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    Tuner features Function of remote control Direct Access Tuning Entering the frequency and tuning. 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. "- - - -" is displayed. 3 Enter the frequency Press the number
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    CD/Audio file/External disc control features 0 S.MODE RDM/3/ F.SEL SRC Control knob SCAN D.RDM REP M.RDM Track number Track time MP3 T-01 0:12 Title/Artist IN IN indicator Playing CD & Audio file When there is no disc inserted 1 Open the panel Press the [0] button. 2 Insert a disc. •
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    CD/Audio file/External disc control features Playing External Disc Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to this unit. Press the [SRC] button. Select the display for the disc player you want. Display examples: Display "CD Changer" "MD Changer" Disc player CD changer
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    Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or Audio file folder you are listening to. Press the [REP] button. Each time you press the button, the Repeat Play alternates between the modes shown in the tables below. In CD & External disc source Repeat play Track
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    CD/Audio file/External disc control features 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Function of Audio file Folder Select Quickly selecting the folder you want to hear. 1 Enter Folder Select mode Press the [F.SEL] button. "Select Mode" is displayed. During Select mode the folder information is displayed as shown
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    2 Start the Letter Seek Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢]. The initial of Genre name, Artist name, or Album name is displayed and announced in order. • The announcement of the initial can be canceled by (page34). • When you push the Control knob to the reverse [4] or [¢] during
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    HD Radio control features AUTO/AME 1 - 6 SRC Control knob Band display Frequency display HF1-6ch 98.1 Station Name Title Preset station number • When you connect an HD Radio, Tuner features of the unit are disabled and changed to HD Radio tuner features. A portion of the setting methods
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    is entered. (Normally the setting listed at the top of the chart is the original setting.) Also, the explanation for items that are not applicable ( etc.) are entered step by step. • Three menu items appear on the display. The menu item displayed at the center is the one
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    Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF. Display "Beep:ON" "Beep:OFF" Setting Beep is heard. Beep canceled. In Standby mode Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select Clock Adjustment mode Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "Clock Adjust" display. 2 Enter Clock Adjust mode
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    In Standby mode Date Adjustment 1 Select Date Adjust mode Push the knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "Date Adjust" display. 2 Enter Date Adjust mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. The date display blinks. 3 Selecting the item (day, month, or year) to adjust Push the Control knob
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    or [¢]. 5 Exit AMP Control mode Press the [MENU] button. • You cannot use the LX AMP operation during standby mode. • Refer to the catalog or instruction manual for power amplifiers that can be controlled from this unit. • For amplifiers, there are the models you can set from Flat to +18 dB, and
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    and the electronic SIRIUS Identification number for service activation and potential service changes. Auxiliary Input Display Setting & Station Text Scroll Setting the displayed text scroll. Display "Scroll:Auto" "Scroll:Manual" Setting Repeats scroll. Scrolls when the display changes. • The text
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    source there's Auxiliary Input. In Standby mode CD Read Setting When there is a problem with playing a CD with special format, this setting plays the CD by force. disc. Display "Voice Index:ON" "Voice Index:OFF" Setting Guide is announced. Not be announced. In CD mode ACDrive firmware version
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    Audio Preset Call Recalling the sound setup registered by (page 34). 1 Select the source Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "Menu" is displayed. 3 Select Audio Preset mode Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select
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    Basic Operations of remote control 70"6% '.". o 32# !44 6/, !5$  &-  D !-n $)2%#4  :/.% /+ !"# $%& '() *+, -./ 023 456 789 1: 26/, 43$ "55  D %*3&$5 Loading and Replacing the battery Use two "AA"-size batteries. Slide the cover while pressing downwards to remove it
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    Searches up or down channels. [0] - [9] buttons Press buttons [1] - [6] to recall preset channels. [DIRECT] button Enters and cancels the mode. • Refer to the instruction manual of SIRIUS Satellite radio tuner for function. English | 37
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    Basic Operations of remote control In HD Radio source [FM] button Selects the HD FM band. Each time you press the [FM] button, the band alternates between the HF1, HF2, and HF3 bands. [AM] button Selects the HD AM band. [4]/ [¢] buttons Tunes up or down bands. [0] - [9] buttons Press buttons [1] -
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    Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ..........1 ..........2 ..........2 ..........2 ..........1 ..........2 ..........1 ..........1 Installation Procedure 1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - battery. 2. Make the proper
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    output (White) Sub Woofer right output (Red) Rear left output (White) Rear right output (Red) To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals. Fuse (10A) If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab
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    Japanese cars Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Firewall or metal support Japanese cars Factory-installed Radio Bracket L Accessory6 (follow indications sections than the corners; otherwise troubles such as the impossibility of opening or closing the panel may result. English | 41
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    Installation Screwing the Faceplate on 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. 1 Refer to the function (page 20) and remove the faceplate. 2 Insert the provided
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    Removing the Unit Removing the hard rubber frame Insert the removal tool into the indentations in the hard rubber frame, and pull it gently until the lock is released. Accessory8 Removal tool Removing the Unit 1 Refer to the section (page 43) and then remove the
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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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    Tuner source ? Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is not extended. ☞ Pull the antenna out all the way. ✔ The antenna control wire is not connected. ☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on . ? The desired frequency can't be entered with the
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    Troubleshooting Guide The messages shown below display your systems condition. Eject: No please switch off the power and 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
  • Kenwood KDCX689 | Instruction Manual - Page 47
    Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Frequency range (200 kHz space) : 87.9 MHz - 107.9 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) : 9.3dBf (0.8 μV/75 Ω) Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) : 15.2dBf (1.6 μV/75 Ω) Frequency response (±3.0 dB) : 30 Hz - 15 kHz
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CD-RECEIVER
KDC-X689
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
©
B64-3147-00/00 (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-X689
Serial number
US Residence Only
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