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Kenwood KDC-MP445U Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    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-X494/ KDC-MP445U/ KMR-440U Serial number...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Basic Operation Category and Channel Search Channel Preset Memory Preset Tuning Channel Scan Direct Access Tuning KDC-X494/ KDC-MP445U/ KMR-440U Operation of hands-free phoning Before Use Receiving a call Calling a number in the Phone Book Dialing a number Calling a number in the call log...

  • Page 3: Before Use

    • 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. • Characters that conform to ISO 8859-1 can be displayed.

  • Page 4: Basic Operations

    Turn the Control knob to adjust the month, and then press the [ENTER] button. Turn the Control knob to adjust the day, and then press the [ENTER] button. KDC-X494/ KDC-MP445U/ KMR-440U Disc slot [ENTER] [FAVORITE] [S.MODE] [AUDIO] Turn the Control knob to select then press the [ENTER] button.

  • Page 5: Listening To Radio

    Display scroll Keep the [S.MODE] button pressed down to scroll through the CD or audio file text display. Auxiliary input Portable audio device can be connected with the stereo mini-plug (3.5 mm ø). Playing Music (CD/USB/iPod) Playing Disc Insert the disc in the Disc slot. When inserted, the source is switched automatically and a song starts playing.

  • Page 6: General Opreration

    Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing. KDC-X494/ KDC-MP445U/ KMR-440U Muting the audio upon reception of phone call The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in.

  • Page 7: Audio Adjustments

    Audio Adjustments Audio Control You can adjust following Audio Control items; Display Audio item “SubWoofer” Subwoofer output OFF/ON “Bass Boost” Bass Boost “System Q” Preset Equalizer curve “Bass Adjust” “Bass Center FRQ” Bass Center Frequency* “Bass Level” Bass level “Bass Q Factor” Bass Q Factor* “Bass EXT”...

  • Page 8: Audio Preset Memory

    “Bass Center FRQ”, “Bass Level”, “Bass Q Factor”, “Bass EXT”, “Middle Center FRQ”, “Middle Level”, “Middle Q Factor”, “Treble Center FRQ”, “Treble Level”, “SubWoofer Level”, “HPF Front”, “HPF Rear”, “LPF SubWoofer”, “Subwoofer Phase” KDC-X494/ KDC-MP445U/ KMR-440U Audio Preset Recall Recalling the sound setup registered by Preset Memory> (page Select the source Press the [SRC] button.

  • Page 9: Music Disc/Audio File Operation

    Music disc/Audio file Operation Function of Audio file/ Internal CD source Music Search Selecting the music you want to listen to from the device or media being played now. Enter Music Search mode Press the [ ] button. “MUSICSEARCH” is displayed. Search for music Audio file Operation type...

  • Page 10: Alphabet Search

    If the first character string begins with an article “a”, “an”, or “the” in the alphabet search mode, it is searched for in defiance of the article. KDC-X494/ KDC-MP445U/ KMR-440U Function of iPod source/ Music Editor media Skip Search The number of songs to be skipped is determined by the ratio of the total number of songs in the list which is selected.

  • Page 11: Direct Search

    Function of iPod source Direct Search Searching for music by selecting a browse item and an alphabetic character(s). Enter Music Search mode Press the [ ] button. “MUSICSEARCH” is displayed. Enter Search select mode Press the [S.MODE] button. Select Direct Search mode Turn the Control knob to select “Direct Search”, and then press the [ENTER] button.

  • Page 12: My Playlist For Ipod

    Turn the Control knob to select the song you want to delete and then press the [ENTER] button for at least 2 seconds. KDC-X494/ KDC-MP445U/ KMR-440U Turn the Control knob to select “One” or “All”, and then press the [ENTER] button.

  • Page 13: Direct Music Search

    Function of remote control Direct Music Search Searching the music by entering the track number. Enter Direct Music Search mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. “– –” is displayed. Enter the music number Press the number buttons on the remote control.

  • Page 14: Tuner Operation

    Turn the Control knob to select recall number (“P1” – “P6”), and then press the [ENTER]. Cancelling Preset Tuning Press the [ ] button. KDC-X494/ KDC-MP445U/ KMR-440U Function of remote control Direct Access Tuning Entering the frequency and tuning. Enter Direct Access Tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control.

  • Page 15: Favorite Control

    Favorite Control Favorite Preset Memory You can register frequently used items such as broadcast stations, iPod Playlist or Artists, Function setting items, or Audio control items. Display the item you want to register Registerable items are as follows: Source Registerable items TUNER/SIRIUS/XM/HD Frequency or channel iPod...

  • Page 16: Function Setting

    Press the [ENTER] button. The previous item is displayed. Exit Function setting mode Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. KDC-X494/ KDC-MP445U/ KMR-440U Function item Example: Function name: “Display of each function on <Function this unit” ➤ “Setting value 1”*, “Setting value 2”...

  • Page 17: Display Control

    If this unit is not operated at least 5 seconds with “ON” selected, the display turns off. During a setup mode, the display will not turn off even if 5 seconds lapse. Function of KDC-X494/ KDC-MP445U Display Dimmer: “Display Dimmer” “Manual1”, “Manual2”, “OFF”...

  • Page 18: Initial Settings

    “OFF” Selecting “OFF” turns off the built-in amplifier. Turning off the built-in amplifier improves the quality of the sound from Preout. KDC-X494/ KDC-MP445U/ KMR-440U Speaker Select: ”5/4inch”, ”6x9/6inch”, ”O.E.M” Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type as follows;...

  • Page 19: Bluetooth Settings

    Function of KTC-HR300/ KTC-HR200 (Optional Accessory) HD Radio Settings Seek Mode: “Seek Mode” ➤ “Auto1”, ”Auto2”, ”Manual” Selects the tuning mode of the radio. Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek “Auto1” Automatic search for a station. Preset station seek “Auto2” Search in order of the stations in the Preset memory.
  • Page 20 2. Turn the Control knob to select “BT Setting”, and then press the [ENTER] button. 3. Turn the Control knob to select desired item, and then press the [ENTER] button. 4. Turn the Control knob to select value, and then press the [ENTER] button. KDC-X494/ KDC-MP445U/ KMR-440U ➤ “Call...
  • Page 21 Function list Function items that appear when any source is selected Function item list “Settings” “Clock & Date” “DISP & ILLUMI” “Display Control” (“DISP SELECT”) “DEMO Mode” Function items that appear during standby Function item list “Initial Settings” “SRC Select” “Key Beep”...

  • Page 22: Display Settings

    Display Graphic Selection setting> (page 16). Exit Function setting mode Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. KDC-X494/ KDC-MP445U/ KMR-440U Selecting Text Display Changes displayed information on each of the following sources: In Tuner source Information Frequency Spectrum analyzer &...
  • Page 23 In Standby/ Auxiliary input source Information Source name Spectrum analyzer & Clock (AUX only) Clock (Standby only) Date Displays the status (Type A display only) Blank In SIRIUS (Optional accessory) source Information Channel Name Artist Name, Composer name, & Music Title Category Name Channel Number Spectrum analyzer &...

  • Page 24: Hd Radio™ Tuner Control

    Digital broadcast. (™➡£) • When Tuning down, it will received an Analog broadcasting if a Digital broadcast is not received. (!➡£) KDC-X494/ KDC-MP445U/ KMR-440U Station Preset Memory Putting a station in the memory. Select the frequency to put in the memory Push the Control knob towards right or left.

  • Page 25: Itunes Tagging

    Function of KTC-HR300 iTunes Tagging By using an iTunes Tagging enabled HD Radio you can tag your music. When you hear a song you enjoy on your local HD Radio station, you only have to press the [ENTER] button. The song’s information will then be saved on this unit.

  • Page 26: Satellite Radio Tuner (Optional Accessory) Control

    ⁄ • You cannot Channel search until the category information is acquired. KDC-X494/ KDC-MP445U/ KMR-440U Channel Preset Memory Putting the channel in the memory. Select the channel to put in the memory Push the Control knob towards right or left.

  • Page 27: Direct Access Tuning

    Function of remote control Direct Access Tuning Entering the channel and tuning. Enter Direct Access Tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. Enter the channel Press the number buttons on the remote control. Search the channel Press the [4] or [¢] button on the remote control.

  • Page 28: Operation Of Hands-Free Phoning

    Search for the name Press the [ENTER] button. Select the phone number Turn the Control knob. KDC-X494/ KDC-MP445U/ KMR-440U Pushing the Control knob towards right or left sorts the Phone Book by name. Make a call Press the [ENTER] button.

  • Page 29: Speed Dialing (Preset Dial)

    Make a call Press the [ENTER] button. ⁄ • Pressing [S.MODE] button each time switches between name and telephone number. • The outgoing call list, the incoming call list, and the missed call list, are the lists of calls originated from and received at this unit.

  • Page 30: Clearing The Disconnection Message

    Both the name and category requires registration of a voice tag. Refer to <Setting a Voice Command for Category> (page 36). KDC-X494/ KDC-MP445U/ KMR-440U Displays of phone number type (category) The category items in the Phone Book are displayed as follows: Display “General”...

  • Page 31: Bluetooth Audio Operation

    Function of KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory) Bluetooth Audio Operation Before Use • For details on the Bluetooth Audio player which can be connected, see <About the Bluetooth Audio player> (page 40). • You need to register your Bluetooth Audio player before using it with this unit. For more details, see <Registering Bluetooth device>...

  • Page 32: Bluetooth Setup

    Push the Control knob towards right. Delete the last digit. Push the Control knob towards left. Transmit the PIN code Press the [ENTER] button. KDC-X494/ KDC-MP445U/ KMR-440U If “Pairing Success” is displayed, registration is complete. Return to the device list Press the [ENTER] button.

  • Page 33: Registering Pin Code

    Registering PIN Code By operating the Bluetooth device, specify the PIN code necessary for registering this unit. Enter Bluetooth mode Press the [FNC] button for at least 1 second. “BT MODE” is displayed. Enter Function setting mode Press the [FNC] button. Select PIN code edit mode The item can be selected and determined as follows.

  • Page 34: Selecting The Bluetooth Device You Wish To

    Press the [FNC] button for at least 1 second. “BT MODE” is displayed. Enter Function setting mode Press the [FNC] button. KDC-X494/ KDC-MP445U/ KMR-440U Select Bluetooth device deletion mode The item can be selected and determined as follows. ”Settings” ➜...

  • Page 35: Adding A Voice Dialing Command

    Adding a voice dialing command Add a voice tag to the phonebook for voice dialing. You can register up to 35 voice tags. Enter Bluetooth mode Press the [FNC] button for at least 1 second. “BT MODE” is displayed. Enter Function setting mode Press the [FNC] button.

  • Page 36: Setting A Voice Command For Category

    Exit Bluetooth mode Press the [SRC] button. ⁄ • Set the voice tag for all the 5 categories. If the voice tag is not registered for all the categories, the Phonebook may not be recalled by voice command. KDC-X494/ KDC-MP445U/ KMR-440U...

  • Page 37: Sms (Short Message Service)

    Function of KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory) SMS (Short Message Service) Displaying the SMS The SMS received by at the cell-phone is displayed on the receiver. A newly received message is displayed. ¤ • To prevent car accidents, the driver should not read the SMS while driving.

  • Page 38: Basic Operations Of Remote Control

    Function of KDC-X494/ KDC-MP445U Basic Operations of remote control 5/∞ EXIT 0 — 9 General control • Volume control: [VOL] • Source selection: [SRC] • Volume reduction: [ATT] When the button is pressed again, the volume returns to the previous level.

  • Page 39: Appendix

    In this case, “RESUMING” is displayed without displaying a folder name, etc. Changing the browse item will display a correct title, etc. • You cannot operate iPod if “KENWOOD” or “✓” displayed on iPod. English...
  • Page 40 KENWOOD Music Editor. • “KENWOOD Music Editor Lite ver1.0” is available from the following web site: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ • For further information on “KENWOOD Music Editor Lite ver1.0”, refer to the site above or the application...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may be disabled by some settings made on this unit. • Cannot set up Display. Demo Mode <Function setting> (page 16) set to Off. • Cannot set up the subwoofer. • Cannot set up the low pass filter. •...
  • Page 42 Too Soft: Voice is too small and cannot be recognized. Too Loud: Voice is too large to be recognized. KDC-X494/ KDC-MP445U/ KMR-440U Too Long: The word or utterance is too long to be recognized. No Phonebook: Data is not contained in the phone book.

  • Page 43: Specifications

    Middle : 1 kHz ±8 dB Treble : 12.5 kHz ±8 dB Preout level / Load (CD) KDC-X494 : 4000 mV/10 kΩ KDC-MP445U/ KMR-440U : 2500 mV/10 kΩ Preout impedance : ≤ 600 Ω Auxiliary input Frequency response (±1 dB) : 20 Hz –...
  • Page 45 This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate This symbol mark indicates that Kenwood manufactured this product so as to decrease harmful influence on the environment. •...

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