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KDC-X859
KDC-MP919
KDC-X759
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
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-X859, KDC-MP919, KDC-X759 Serial number
© B64-2215-00 (KW)
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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. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety precautions...4 About RDS ...5 Notes on playing MP3 ...6 About CDs...8 General features ...9 Power Selecting the Source Volume System Q Audio Control Speaker & Woofer Setting Switching Full Screen Display Switching the Standby Display Switching Upper and Lower Part Display Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) Non-fading Output Faceplate Angle Adjustment... - Page 3 KENWOOD CORPORATION 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-CHO, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR 1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J. Location : Bottom Panel FCC WARNING This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy.
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Page 4: Safety Precautions
Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302, C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers can be connected. You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectly. -
Page 5: About Rds
Reset button is pressed. If the unit still fails to operate properly after the Reset button has been pressed, contact your local KENWOOD dealer for assistance. • Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails to operate correctly. Normal operation should be restored. -
Page 6: Notes On Playing Mp3
Notes on playing MP3(KDC-X859/ MP919) This unit can play MP3(MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer 3). Note, however, that the MP3 recording media and formats acceptable are limited. When writing MP3, pay attention to the following restrictions. Acceptable media The MP3 recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW. - Page 7 MP3 playing order When selected for play, Album Search, Track Search, or for Album 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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Page 8: About Cds
About CDs Handling CDs • Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD. • 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. •... -
Page 9: General Features
General features ¢ KDC-MP919/ KDC-X759 LOUD indicator KDC-X859 AT T LOUD indicator Power Turning ON the Power Turn the vehicle ignition ON. The faceplate reverses and control panel is displayed. Turing OFF the Power Turn the vehicle ignition OFF. When the set time for removing the faceplate (page 17) lapses, the faceplate reverses and the control panel is hidden. -
Page 10: Selecting The Source
General features Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button. Source required Display Tuner "TUNER" "COMPACT DISC"/"CD" External disc "DISC-CH"/"DISC" Auxiliary input "AUX" Standby (Illumination only mode) "ALL OFF" For Auxiliary input one of the below optional accessories is necessary. - KCA-S210A - CA-C1AX - CD changer with an Auxiliary input function installed. -
Page 11: Audio Control
Select the Audio item for adjustment Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted switch as shown below. Adjust the Audio item Press the [4] or [¢] button. Adjustment Item Display Range Bass Center... -
Page 12: Speaker & Woofer Setting
General features Speaker & Woofer Setting Speaker setting allows the System Q settings to be fine-tuned according to the type of speakers. Woofer setting allows for Network configuration according to the type of subwoofers. Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "ALL OFF"... -
Page 13: Switching Full Screen Display
Switching Full Screen Display Switching the Full screen display. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. Select Display Control mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "Display Mode Select"/"Disp Mode Select" display. Enter Display Control mode Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second. -
Page 14: Switching Upper And Lower Part Display
General features Switching Upper and Lower Part Display Switching the upper and lower part display. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. Select Display Control mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "Display Mode Select"/"Disp Mode Select"... - Page 15 Lower Part Display Information Display Spectrum Analyzer "S/ANA" (KDC-MP919/ X759) Spectrum Analyzer & Graphic "S/ANA+GRAPHIC" (KDC-X859) Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S/ANA+CLOCK" (KDC-X859 only) Spectrum Analyzer "S/ANA" (KDC-X859 only) Track Title "TRACK-TITLE" Disc Title "DISC-TITLE" Disc name "DNPS" Date "DATE" Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S/ANA+CLOCK"...
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Page 16: Station/Disc Naming (Snps/Dnps)
General features Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) Attaching a title to a Station or CD. Receive/play the station/disc you want to attach a title to A title can't be attached to a MD. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU"... -
Page 17: Power
Non-fading Output Turning the Non-fading output ON or OFF. Press the [NF] button for at least 1 second. Each time the button is pressed Non-fading output switches ON or OFF. When it’s ON, "NF ON" is displayed. Faceplate Angle Adjustment Press the [ANG] button for at least 1 second. -
Page 18: Tuner Features
Tuner features ¢ #1/5 #2/6 KDC-MP919/ KDC-X759 Frequency display Preset station number Band display ST indicator KDC-X859 Preset station number Band display AT T L O U D ST indicator Tuning Mode Choose the tuning mode. Press the [AUTO] button. Each time the button is pressed the Tuning mode switches as shown below. -
Page 19: Tuning Mode
Direct Access Tuning (Function of remote) Entering the frequency and tuning. Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Enter Direct Access Tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote. "– – – –" is displayed. Enter the frequency Press the number buttons on the remote. -
Page 20: Auto Memory Entry
Tuner features Auto Memory Entry Putting a station with good reception in the memory automatically. Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU"... -
Page 21: Rds Features
RDS features Function of the KDC-X859 ¢ S / Q AT T Radio text — 21 — #4/8 SCRL/ #1/5 #2/6 #3/7 /PTY /P.M AUTO Program Service name L O U D R D S TI indicator... -
Page 22: Radio Text Scroll
RDS features Function of the KDC-X859 Radio Text Scroll Scrolling the displayed radio text. Press the [SCRL] button for at least 1 second. PTY (Program Type) Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station. Enter PTY mode Press the [PTY] button for at least 1 second. "PTY Select"... -
Page 23: Program Type Preset
Program Type preset Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory and calling it up quickly. Presetting the Program Type Select the Program Type to preset Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 22). Enter Memory mode Press the [P.M] button for at least 1 second. "PTY Memory"... -
Page 24: Cd/Mp3/External Disc Control Features
CD/MP3/External disc control features SCN/ ¢ D.REP KDC-MP919/ KDC-X759 Track time Disc number Track number Track title/ Disc title IN indicator File name/ Folder name/ MP3 text KDC-X859 Disc number Track number AT T Track title/ Disc title IN indicator File name/ Folder name/ MP3 text Playing CD &... -
Page 25: Playing External Disc
The medium formats must be ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, Joliet, or Romeo. The methods and precautions to be followed for writing MP3 data are covered in <Notes on playing MP3> (page 6). Check that section before creating your MP3 media. Playing External Disc Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to this unit. -
Page 26: Album Search
CD/MP3/External disc control features Direct Album Search (Function of disc changers with remote) Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number. Enter the disc number Press the number buttons on the remote. Do Album Search Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Canceling Direct Album Search Press the [38] button. -
Page 27: Random Play
¢ When the [ ] button is pressed, the next song select starts. Magazine Random Play (Function of disc changer) Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random order. Press the [M.RDM] button for at least 1 second. Each time the button is pressed the Magazine Random Play turns ON or OFF. -
Page 28: Dnpp (Disc Name Preset Play)
CD/MP3/External disc control features Text/Title Scroll Scrolling the displayed CD text, MP3 text, or MD title. Press the [SCRL] button for at least 1 second. DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play) (Function of disc changers with remote) Selecting the CD displayed in the DNPS of the CDs set in the Disc changer. -
Page 29: Manual Clock Adjustment
Menu System Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions. The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after this operation explanation. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU"... -
Page 30: Security Code
Menu system Security Code Because authorization by the Security Code is required when it's removed from the vehicle, personalizing this unit is by using the Security Code is a help in preventing theft. When the Security Code function is activated, the code can't be changed and the function can't be released. -
Page 31: Selectable Illumination
Adjust the minutes Press the [4] or [¢] button. Exit Clock adjustment mode Press the [MENU] button. Date Adjustment Select Date Adjust mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "Date Adjust" display. Enter Date Adjust mode Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second. The date display blinks. -
Page 32: Switching Display Type
Menu system Switching Display Type Setting the Display type. Display Setting "Display Type A" Display type divided into Upper and Lower parts. "Display Type B" Display type that uses mainly the display upper part. "Display Type C" Full screen display type. •... -
Page 33: Off Wait Time Setting
OFF Wait Time Setting Setting the time until the faceplate hide operation starts after the power is turned OFF. The faceplate can be removed only during the set time period. Display and Setting "Off Wait 0sec" "Off Wait 3sec" (Original setting) "Off Wait 25sec"... -
Page 34: Bass Management System)
Menu system Function of the KDC-X859/KDC-X759 B.M.S. (Bass Management System) Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the main unit. Display Setting "AMP Bass Flat" Bass boost level is flat. "AMP Bass +6" Bass boost level is low (+6dB). "AMP Bass +12"... -
Page 35: Auxiliary Input Display Setting & Station/Disc Naming
Display Setting "CRSC ON" The CRSC is ON. "CRSC OFF" The CRSC is OFF. Strong electrical fields (such as from power lines) may cause unstable sound quality when CRSC is turned ON. In such a situation, turn it OFF. Auxiliary Input Display Setting & Station/Disc Naming For selecting the display when switched to Auxiliary input source. -
Page 36: Basic Operations Of Remote
Basic Operations of remote Loading and Replacing the battery Use one lithium battery (CR2025). Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case. 2WARNING Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a doctor immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed. - Page 37 In Tuner source [FM]/ [AM] buttons Select the band. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. [4]/ [¢] buttons Tune up or down band. [#0] — [#9] buttons Press buttons [#1] — [#8] to recall preset stations. [DIRECT] button Enters and cancels the <Direct Access Tuning>...
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Page 38: Accessories
Accessories External view External view ... Number of items ...1 ...2 ...2 ...2 Do not use any accessories other than those provided with your unit. If you use other accessories, you may damage the unit. Installation Procedure 1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - battery. -
Page 39: Connecting Wires Terminals
To "EXT.AMP.CONT." terminal of the amplifier having the external amp control function. Ignition key switch Car fuse (Main fuse) Battery – To KENWOOD disc changer/ DAB control input/KPA-SD100/ KPA-HD100/KPA-SS100 To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals. Fuse (10A) FM/AM antenna input... -
Page 40: Installation
Installation (non-Japanese cars) Firewall or metal support Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) Metal mounting strap Phillips truss head (commercially sheet metal screw available) (commercially available) Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip). To attach this unit, make sure the front of the control panel faces you and fit it into the mounting sleeve by pressing the four corners of the hard rubber frame at the same time. -
Page 41: Removing The Unit
Removing the Unit Insert the removal tool into the indentations in the hard rubber frame, and pull it gently until the lock is released. Screw (M4X8) Remove the screw (M4X8) on (commercially the back panel. available) Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side, as shown. -
Page 42: Troubleshooting Guide
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.01 The fuse has blown. - Page 43 Troubleshooting Guide Even though Synchronize Clock is ON, the clock can’t be The received RDS station isn’t sending time data. Receive another RDS station. Even though the vehicle light switch is turned ON, the unit’s display won’t dim.36 The dimmer wire isn’t connected. Connect the dimmer wire correctly.
- Page 44 Troubleshooting Guide MP3 source Cannot play an MP3.67 Not conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, and Romeo. Use a medium conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, and Romeo. The MP3 has no or invalid track name extension.68 Add the ".MP3" extension to the MP3 track name. The media is scratched or dirty.69 Clean the media, referring to the section on <CD cleaning>...
- Page 45 Troubleshooting Guide The messages shown below display your systems condition. Eject: No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded. Load the disc magazine properly. No CD in the unit. Insert the CD. No Disc: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.
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Page 46: Specifications
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 Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) ...70 dB Selectivity (±400 kHz)...≥...