Kenwood KDC-X790 user manual

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CD-RECEIVER
KDC-X790
KDC-MP732
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 th

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Contents Safety precautions 4 CD/Audio file/External disc control features 28 Notes 5 Playing CD & Audio file Playing External Disc Warning 6 Fast Forwarding and Reversing Track/File Search About CDs 7 Disc Search/Folder Search Direct Track/File Search About AAC, MP3 and WMA 8 Direct Disc Search Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Notes on Multi-function Key System 9 Scan Play Random Play General features 10 Magazine Random Play Power All Random Play Selecting the Source Folder Select Volume Switchin

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Menu system 38 Basic Operations of remote control 52 Menu System Accessories/ Installation Procedure 55 Activating Security Code Deactivating Security Code Connecting Wires to Terminals 56 Touch Sensor Tone Manual Clock Adjustment Installation 57 Date Adjustment Date Mode Removing the Unit 59 Synchronize Clock DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Troubleshooting Guide 60 Selectable Illumination Display Illumination Control Specifications 64 Dimmer Built-in Amp Setting G-Counter Level set G-Analyzer R

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Safety precautions • Do not apply excessive force to the open 2 WARNING faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will cause damage or breakdown. To prevent injury while using this • Do not use your own screws. Use only the screws product, take the following safety provided. If you use the wrong screws, you could precautions: damage the unit. • To prevent a short circuit and possible fire, never put any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the product. Attach the pane

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Notes • If you experience problems during installation, Cleaning the Unit consult your Kenwood dealer. If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth. • When you purchase optional accessories, check If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then work with your model and in your area. wipe it again with a clean soft dry cloth. • If the uni

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Notes 2Warning About DAB Tuner control 2CAUTION Refer to A group on the Instruction manual of DAB Use of controls or adjustments or performance of Tuner KTC-9090DAB (optional accessory) for the procedures other than those specified herein may control method of DAB Tuner function. result in hazardous radiation exposure. However, the following control methods of the In compliance with Federal Regulations, following function for this unit may be differed from the are reproductions of labels on,

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About CDs Handling CDs Removing CDs • Do not touch the recording surface of the CD. When removing CDs from this unit pull them out horizontally. CDs that cannot be used • CDs that are not round cannot be used. • CD-R and CD-RW are easier to damage than a normal music CD. Use a CD-R or a CD-RW after reading the caution items on the package etc. • Do not stick tape etc. on the CD, or use a CD with • CDs with coloring on the recording surface or CDs tape stuck on it. that are dirty cannot be u

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About AAC, MP3 and WMA The playable AAC/MP3/WMA file (hereafter called The maximum number of characters for Audio file) and the media format has the following display limitation. The Audio file, which is not conforming File/Folder name: to the specification, may not play normally, or the KDC-X790: 128 characters file and folder names may not display correctly. KDC-MP732: 64 characters MP3 ID3 Tag/ WMA Contents property: Playable Audio file 30 characters • AAC, MP3, WMA AAC song informa

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Notes on Multi-function Key System Multi-function Key System serves to control various Real operational example of the Multi- functions with the [1] — [6] buttons. function Key System The basic operation of the Multi-function Key Example: T urning ON/OFF the Random Play during System is described below. CD play. 1. Show the function display of the Random Play. If "RDM" is not shown in the display, press the What is the Multi-function Key System? [NEXT] button to alternate the sections until

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General features Control knob ATT VOL ANG NEXT/ 1 – 6 SRC Release button MENU Power Volume Turning ON the Power Increasing Volume Press the [SRC] button. Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise. Turning OFF the Power Decreasing Volume Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise. Selecting the Source Attenuator Turning the volume down quickly. Press the [SRC] button. Press the [ATT] button. Source required Display Each time you press the button, the Attenuator SIRIUS

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System Q Audio Control Selecting the best sound setting preset for 1 Select the source to adjust different types of music. Press the [SRC] button. 1 Select the source to adjust 2 Enter Audio Control mode Press the [SRC] button. Press the [VOL] knob. 2 Select the key function section 3 Select the Basic Audio item to adjust Press the [NEXT] button. Press the [VOL] knob. Repeatedly press the button until "SYS.Q" is Each time you press the knob, the item to be displayed above the [1] button. adju

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General features • You can exit the Audio Control mode at anytime by Function of the KDC-X790 pressing any button except for [VOL], [ANG] and [ATT] Adjusting the detail of Audio buttons. Control Among the Basic Audio items, you can adjust the Bass level, Middle level, and Treble level in detail. Audio Setup 1 Select the Basic Audio item Setting the Sound system, such as Cross over Select the desired item to be set in detail from Network. followings; • Bass level 1 Select the source to adj

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• Dual Zone System Subwoofer Output Main source and sub source (Auxiliary input) output Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF. Front channel and Rear channel separately. - Set up the channel of sub source by (page 45). least 2 seconds. - Select Main source by [SRC] button. Each time you push the knob, Subwoofer output - Adjust the volume of Front channel by [VOL] knob. switches ON and OFF. - Adjust the volume of Rear ch

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General features Theft Deterrent Faceplate Display Type Selection The faceplate of the unit can be detached and Changing the display mode. taken with you, helping to deter theft. 1 Select the key function section Removing the Faceplate Press the [NEXT] button. Press the Release button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach displayed above the [2] button. it. Refer to (page 9). 2 Enter display control m

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7 Source icon display part Display Type A/ Display Type B 8 Function item display Graphic part Display Switching 9 G-Analyzer display part Changing the graphic Display. 5 Exit display control mode Press the [6] ("RTN") button. 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is • Under the display type other than "Display Type D", displayed above the [2] button. the function item is not displayed. When you select Refer to

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General features Display Type A/ Display Type B Display Type B Wallpaper selecting Text Selection for Display Selecting a wallpaper to display when Display Selecting the text display. Type is set to "Display Type A"/ "Display Type B". 1 Select the key function section 1 Select the wallpaper display Press the [NEXT] button. Refer to (page Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is 15). displayed above the [2] button. Refer to

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• Track number at Audio file displays the last 3 digits In Audio file source when the track number exceeds 1000 songs. (KDC- Information Display X790 only) Song title & Artist name "Title/Artist"* • Album name cannot be displayed in WMA file. (KDC- Album name & Artist name "Album/Artist"* MP732 only) Folder name "Folder Name" File name "File Name" Play time & File number "P-Time" Clock "Clock" Date "Date" In HD Radio source Information Display Station name "Station Name"* Title "Title"* Frequen

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General features • Track number at Audio file displays the last 3 digits Display Type C/ Display Type D when the track number exceeds 1000 songs. (KDC- Text Display Switching X790 only) • If the contents of the information for the SIRIUS Changing the text display. tuner source cannot be displayed, channel number is 1 Select the key function section displayed. • When LX-AMP is connected, the item setup by the Press the [NEXT] button. Display mode of LX-AMP is displayed. (KDC-X790 only) Repeat

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In HD Radio source Information Display Station name "Station Name"* Title "Title"* Frequency "Frequency" Clock "Clock" Date "Date" In SIRIUS tuner source Information Display Channel Name "Channel Name" Song Title "Song Title" Artist Name "Artist Name" Composer name "Composer Name" Category Name "Category Name" Label Name "Label Name" Comment "Comment" Band & Channel Number "Channel Number" Clock "Clock" Date "Date" 1 • * KDC-X790 only. • * If the contents of the information cannot be displayed

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General features The text display in the Middle text display In SIRIUS tuner source part Information Display Clock "Clock" In Tuner source Date "Date" Information Display Blank "Blank" Clock "Clock" Channel Name "Channel Name" Date "Date" Song Title "Song Title" Blank "Blank" Artist Name "Artist Name" Radio text (FM) (KDC-X790 only) "Radio Text"* Composer name "Composer Name" Category Name "Category Name" In CD & External disc source Label "Label Name" Information Display Comment "Comment" Clock