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CD-RECEIVER
KDC-X791
KDC-MP735U
KDC-MP635
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.
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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-X791/MP735U/MP635 Serial number
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  • Page 1 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-X791/MP735U/MP635 Serial number...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety precautions Notes General features Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Audio Control Adjusting the detail of Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Subwoofer Output TEL Mute Function Control mode Display Type Selection Status Setting Graphic Display Selection Text Display Selection —Display Type B&E—...
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released in 1998 or later can be connected to this unit. Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwood dealer for connectable models of disc changers/ CD players. Note that any Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released in 1997 or earlier and disc changers made by other makers cannot be connected to this unit.
  • Page 4: Notes

    • 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. • We recommend the use of <Activating Security Code>...
  • Page 5 : Audio fi Audio file An online manual about audio files is put on the site, www.kenwood.com/audiofile/. On this online manual, detailed information and notes which are not written in this manual are provided. Make sure to read through the online manual as well.
  • Page 6 Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, 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.
  • Page 7: General Features

    General features ATT VOL Release button Power Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. Selecting the Source There are two types of source selection methods depending on the setting. SRC Select mode 1: Press the [SRC] button.
  • Page 8: Volume

    General features Volume Increasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise. Decreasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise. Attenuator Turning the volume down quickly. Press the [ATT] button. Each time you press the button, the Attenuator turns ON and OFF. When the Attenuator is ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks.
  • Page 9: Audio Setup

    - Internal auxiliary input. (KDC-X791/MP735U only) - CA-C1AX/ CA-C2AX (optional accessory) connected to this unit directly. (KDC-MP635 only) Exit Audio Setup mode Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second. "VOL-OFFSET" –8 — ±0 (AUX: -8— +8) "LOUD"...
  • Page 10: Speaker Setting

    General features Speaker Setting Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type. Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Refer to <Selecting the Source> (page 7). Select the "STANDBY" display. Enter Speaker Setting mode Press the [VOL] knob. "SP SEL"...
  • Page 11: Display Type Selection

    Display Type Selection Changing the display mode. Enter Display Type Selection mode Using the Control knob, select "DISP" > "TYPE". For the operation method, refer to <Function Control mode> (page 10). Select the display Type Turn the Control knob. Select from the following display types: Display Mode Display "TYPE SELECT [A]"...
  • Page 12: Graphic Display Selection

    General features Display Type A/ Display Type B Graphic Display Selection Changing the graphic Display. Enter Graphic Display Selection mode Using the Control knob, select "DISP" > "GRAPH". For the operation method, refer to <Function Control mode> (page 10). Select the graphic display Turn the Control knob or push it towards left or right.
  • Page 13: Text Display Selection

    • In the upper text display part, alternate information is displayed when display without information is selected. • In the middle text display part, the Kenwood logo is displayed if the contents of the information cannot be displayed. However, in the HD Radio source part, the display becomes blank.
  • Page 14: The Text Display

    General features The text display In Tuner source Information Display Station name "SNPS" Frequency "Frequency" Clock "Clock" Date "Date" Blank "Blank" In CD & External disc source Information Display Disc title "Disc Title" Track title "Track Title" Track number & Play time "P-Time"...
  • Page 15: G-Analyzer Display Selection

    Display Type F G-Analyzer display Selection Changing the G-Analyzer display. ⁄ • Before alternating G-Analyzer display, you are required to setup <G-Counter Level seting> (page 17), <G-Analyzer Calibration setup> (page 18), <G-Analyzer vehicle weight setup> (page 18) and <G-Analyzer vehicle class setup> (page 18).
  • Page 16: G-Analyzer Stop Watch

    General features Display Type F G-Analyzer Stop Watch The control of stop watch can be started by G- Analyzer function. ¤ • Do not use G-Analyzer stop watch on the Public roads. Enter G-Analyzer Stop Watch mode Using the Control knob, select "DISP" > "GMA" >...
  • Page 17: G-Analyzer Horsepower

    ⁄ • Like your vehicle’s speedometer, G-Analyzer is no more than a measuring function. The HP or G value measured by this unit may not be completely accurate due to its simplified method of measurement. The G-Analyzer is only for reference and should not be used to confirm the horsepower specifications of your vehicle.
  • Page 18: G-Analyzer Calibration Setup

    General features Display Type F In Standby mode G-Analyzer Calibration setup G-Analyzer requires calibration for horizontal acceleration and braking. ⁄ • To ensure accurate calibration, go through the following steps at a level place where you can move the vehicle straight ahead.
  • Page 19: Station/Disc Naming

    Name Set mode closes. • Memory numbers - FM/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.
  • Page 20: Theft Deterrent Faceplate

    General features Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Removing the Faceplate Press the Release button. Drop open the faceplate. Drawing the faceplate to left side pull it to forward and remove it.
  • Page 21: Tuner Features

    Tuner features Tuning Selecting the station. Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. Refer to <Selecting the Source> (page 7). Select the band Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Each time you push the knob toward [FM], it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
  • Page 22: Direct Access Tuning

    Tuner features Function of remote control Direct Access Tuning 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 control. "– – – –" is displayed. Enter the frequency Press the number buttons on the remote control.
  • Page 23: Cd/Usb Device/Audio File/External Disc Control Features

    CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features Release button IN indicator Playing CD & Audio file When there is no disc inserted Drop open the faceplate Press the Release button. Insert a disc. Push the faceplate on the left side, and return it to its former position.
  • Page 24: Playing Usb (Ipod) Device

    In this case, "RESUMING" is displayed without displaying a folder name, etc. Changing the browse item will display a correct title, etc. • When the iPod is connected to this unit, "KENWOOD" or "✓" is displayed on the iPod to indicate that you cannot operate the iPod.
  • Page 25: Playing External Disc

    ⁄ • There is no sound while the Audio file is being searched. • You cannot fast Forwarding and Reversing while AAC file is being played. (KDC-MP635) Music Search Switching between music contained in the disc or folder being played now.
  • Page 26: Play Function Of Cd And Audio

    1 second. • * Function of KDC-X791/MP735U. • * Function of KDC-MP635. The "2" or "3" symbol shown beside the displayed item indicates that the item is preceded or followed by another item. Selecting a music will play it from the beginning.
  • Page 27: Text/Title Scroll

    Text/Title Scroll Scrolling the displayed CD text, Audio file text, or MD title. Push the Control knob toward up for at least 2 seconds. ⁄ • When the <Display Illumination Control> (page 35) is set to OFF, the display may black out while scrolling. English...
  • Page 28: Satellite Radio Tuner Control Features

    Satellite Radio tuner control features Band display Select Satellite Radio Mode Selecting the Satellite Radio Tuner (optional accessory) connected to this unit. Selecting Satellite Radio Mode Press the [SRC] button. Select the "SAT" display. Refer to <Selecting the Source> (page 7). ⁄...
  • Page 29: Category And Channel Search

    Category and Channel Search Selecting the channel and category you want to receive. Enter Category and Channel Search mode Press the Control knob. Select the Category Push the Control knob towards up or down. ⁄ • It is the item when the category of Middle text display part is selected.
  • Page 30: Preset Tuning

    Satellite Radio tuner control features Preset Tuning Recalling the channels in the memory. Select the preset band Push the Control knob toward [FM]. Enter Preset Tuning Select mode Turn the Control knob. Select a desired station in the memory Turn the Control knob. Recall the station Press the Control knob.
  • Page 31: Hd Radio Control Features

    HD Radio control features About HD Radio • 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 including the Tuning Mode will change. •...
  • Page 32: Menu System

    Menu system Menu System Setting beep sound during operation, 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 Using the Control knob, select "MENU". For the operation method, refer to <Function Control mode>...
  • Page 33: Activating Security Code

    In Standby mode Activating Security Code Activating the Security Code disables the usage of audio unit by someone else. Once the Security Code is activated, the entry of authorized Security Code is required to turn on the audio unit when it is removed from the vehicle.
  • Page 34: Source Select Mode

    Menu system In Standby mode Source Select Mode Setting up the Source Select mode. Display Setting "SRC Select : 1" Displays source icons for your choice. "SRC Select : 2" Allows you to select sources one after another. Function of KDC-X791/KDC-MP735U In USB mode with iPod connected iPod Mode Setting Setting up the iPod operation method in File Select.
  • Page 35: Date Mode

    In Standby mode Date Mode Setting the date format. Select Date Mode Turn the Control knob. Select the "Date Mode" display. Enter Date mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. Select the date format Turn the Control knob or push it towards up or down.
  • Page 36: Dual Zone System Setting

    Menu system Other than Standby mode/ When the Dual Zone System is ON Dual Zone System Setting Setting the Front channel and Rear channel sound in the Dual Zone System. Display Setting "Zone 2 : Rear" Sub source (Auxiliary input source) is to be rear channel.
  • Page 37: Amp Control

    Function of KDC-X791 When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can control the LX AMP connected to the unit. Select AMP Control mode Turn the Control knob. Select the "AMS Control" display. Enter AMP Control mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. Select the AMP Control item for adjustment Push the Control knob towards up or down.
  • Page 38: Auxiliary Input Display Setting

    Menu system Auxiliary Input Display Setting & Station/Disc Naming Selecting the display when changing to Auxiliary input source. For the Station/Disc Naming refer to the <Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)> (page 19). Select Auxiliary input source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "AUX"/"AUX EXT" display. Refer to <Selecting the Source>...
  • Page 39: Audio Preset Memory

    Other than Standby mode Audio Preset Memory Registering the value setup by Sound Control. The memory cannot be erased by the Reset button. Setup Sound Control Refer to the following operations to setup the Sound Control. - <Audio Control> (page 8) - <Audio Setup>...
  • Page 40: Firmware Version Display

    Menu system Function of KDC-X791/KDC-MP735U In Standby mode Firmware version display Displaying the firmware version with the unit. Turn the Control knob. Select the "F/W Version : " display. In Standby mode Demonstration mode Setting Sets the demonstration mode. Select the Demonstration mode Turn the Control knob.
  • Page 41: Basic Operations Of Remote Control

    Basic operations [VOL] buttons [SRC] button [ATT] button DIRECT : This button is used when Kenwood Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is connected. For more information, refer to the instruction manual of Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX. Adjusts the volume. Each time you press the button, the source alternates.
  • Page 42: Dual Zone System

    Basic Operations of remote control Audio Control [AUD] button Selects the Audio item to be adjusted. [VOL] buttons Adjusts the Audio item. ⁄ • Refer to <Audio Control> (page 8) for the operation method, such as the procedures for Audio control and others operations.
  • Page 43: Accessories/ Installation Procedure

    Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories Installation Procedure 1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - battery. 2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit. 3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness. 4.
  • Page 44: Connecting Wires To Terminals

    Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone rings or during conversation. MUTE To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual. To car light control switch ILLUMI To "EXT.AMP.CONT.
  • Page 45: Installation

    Installation non-Japanese cars Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Firewall or metal support Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place. Self-tapping screw (commercially available) Screw (M4X8) (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).
  • Page 46: Removing The Unit

    Installation Removing the hard rubber frame 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. Accessory2 Removal tool When the upper level is removed, remove the lower two locations.
  • Page 47: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may be disabled by some settings made on this unit. Cannot switch to Aux source. • AUX is not turned on. ☞ <Built-in Auxiliary input Setting> (page 38) • AUX cannot be used when the KCA-iP200 is connected.
  • Page 48 • The file system of the connected USB device is broken. ➪ Copy the files and folders for the USB device again referring to http://www. kenwood.com/usb/. If the error message is still displayed, initialize the USB device or use other USB devices. Error 05: The disc is unreadable.
  • Page 49 Reading: The unit is reading the data on the disc. IN (Blink): The CD player section is not operating properly. ➪ Reinsert the CD. If the CD cannot be ejected or the display continues to flash even when the CD has been properly reinserted, please switch off the power and consult your nearest service center.
  • Page 50: Specifications

    Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) : 0.008 % (KDC-X791) : 0.010 % (KDC-MP735U/MP635) Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz) : 110 dB (KDC-X791/MP735U) : 105 dB (KDC-MP635) Dynamic range : 93 dB MP3 decode : Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3...

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