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CD-RECEIVER
KDC-X689
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-X689 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-X689 Serial number...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety precautions Notes Warning About CDs About AAC, MP3 and WMA General features Power Hiding the Control Panel Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator System Q Speaker Setting Audio Control Audio Setup Subwoofer Output Display Setting Text Selection for Display Text Display Switching Graphic part/ Spectrum Analyzer Display Switching... - Page 3 Basic Operations of remote control 36 Accessories/ Installation Procedure 39 Connecting Wires to Terminals Installation Removing the Unit Troubleshooting Guide Specifications The "AAC" logo is trademark of Dolby Laboratories. English...
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Page 4: 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 5: Notes
Notes • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button to restore factory settings. • Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails to operate correctly. Normal operation should be restored. -
Page 6: Warning
"Media Manager". • Refer to the following site for the updated information of "Media Manager". http://www.kenwood.mediamanager.jp • Contact Kenwood for the function and operation of the "Media Manager". • "Media Manager" is a product of PhatNoise. English... -
Page 7: About Cds
About CDs Handling CDs • Do not 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 8: About Aac, Mp3 And Wma
• 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 •... -
Page 9: General Features
General features Power Turning ON the Power Turn the vehicle ignition ON. The control panel appears. Turing OFF the Power Turn the vehicle ignition OFF or press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. The control panel is hidden. •... -
Page 10: Selecting The Source
General features Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button. Display Source required SIRIUS tuner (Optional accessory) "SIRIUS" Tuner or HD Radio (Optional accessory) "TUNER" or "HD RADIO" "Compact Disc" External disc (Optional accessory) "CD Changer" Auxiliary input "AUX" Auxiliary input (Optional accessory) "AUX EXT"... -
Page 11: Audio Control
Audio Control Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. Enter Audio Control mode Press the [VOL] knob. 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. -
Page 12: Audio Setup
General features Audio Setup Setting the Sound system, such as Cross over Network. Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. Enter Audio Setup mode Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second. Select the Audio Setup item to adjust Press the [VOL] knob. - Page 13 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 Display mode.
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Page 14: Text Selection For Display
General features Display Type B Text Selection for Display Selecting the text display. Enter display control mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. "Display Control" is displayed. Select the display Type Press the Control knob. Select the "Display Type B" display. Select the text display part Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. -
Page 15: Text Display Switching
Display Type C Text Display Switching Changing the text display. Enter display control mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. "Display Control" is displayed. Select the display Type Press the Control knob. Select the "Display Type C" display. Select the text display part Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. - Page 16 General features The text display in the Upper text display part In Tuner source Information Station name Frequency Spectrum Analyzer & Clock Date In CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track title Track number & Play time Disc name Spectrum Analyzer &...
- Page 17 Song Title Artist Name Composer name Category Name Label Comment • * If the contents of the information cannot be displayed, Kenwood Logo is displayed. However, in HD Radio source, the display becomes blank. Display "Clock" "Date" "Blank" Display "Speana/Clock"...
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Page 18: Graphic Part/ Spectrum Analyzer Display
General features The text display in the Lower text display part In Tuner source Information Indicator Spectrum Analyzer & Clock Date Blank In CD & External disc source Information Indicator Spectrum Analyzer & Clock Date Blank Disc title Track title Disc name In Audio file source Information... -
Page 19: Station/Disc Naming (Snps/Dnps)
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 Turn the ignition OFF or press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. The power turns OFF and the faceplate slides open. -
Page 21: Tuner Features
Tuner features ST indicator Tuning Selecting the station. Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. 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. Tune up or down band Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢]. -
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/Audio File/External Disc Control Features
CD/Audio file/External disc control features Playing CD & Audio file When there is no disc inserted Open the panel Press the [0] button. Insert a disc. • When the faceplate slides open, it might interfere with the shift lever or other vehicle function. If this happens, pay attention to safety and move the shift lever or take an appropriate action to remove the obstacle, then operate the unit. -
Page 24: Playing External Disc
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 Disc player "CD Changer" CD changer "MD Changer"... -
Page 25: Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat
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 &... -
Page 26: Folder Select
CD/Audio file/External disc control features Function of Audio file Folder Select Quickly selecting the folder you want to hear. Enter Folder Select mode Press the [F.SEL] button. "Select Mode" is displayed. During Select mode the folder information is displayed as shown below. Folder number display Displays the number in the folder belonging to the currently selected folder. -
Page 27: Text/Title Scroll
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 <Voice Index> (page34). •... -
Page 28: Hd Radio Control Features
HD Radio control features Band display • 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. • With the HD Radio tuner, you can use the similar functions to <Station Preset Memory>, <Auto Memory Entry>, and <Preset Tuning>... -
Page 29: 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 Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "Menu"... -
Page 30: Security Code
Menu system In Standby mode Security Code Because authorization by the Security Code is required when the audio unit is removed from the vehicle, personalizing this unit by using the Security Code is helpful in preventing theft. • Setup Security Code when the <Demonstration mode Setting>... -
Page 31: Date Adjustment
In Standby mode Date Adjustment Select Date Adjust mode Push the knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "Date Adjust" display. Enter Date Adjust mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. The date display blinks. Selecting the item (day, month, or year) to adjust Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢]. -
Page 32: Bass Management System)
Menu system Other than Standby mode 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 33: Sirius Id (Esn) Display
Receive mode Display Operation Auto mode "Auto" Analog broadcasts and digital broadcasts will be switched automatically. When both are being transmitted, the digital broadcast will have priority. Digital "Digital" Digital broadcasts only. Analog "Analog" Analog broadcasts only. Exit Receive mode Press the [MENU] button. -
Page 34: Built-In Auxiliary Input Setting
Menu system In Standby mode Built-in Auxiliary input Setting Set the Built-in Auxiliary Input function. Display Setting "Builtin AUX:OFF" When selecting the source there’s no Auxiliary Input. "Builtin AUX:ON" When selecting the 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. -
Page 35: Audio Preset Call
Audio Preset Call Recalling the sound setup registered by <Audio Preset Memory> (page 34). Select the source Press the [SRC] button. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "Menu" is displayed. Select Audio Preset mode Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. -
Page 36: Basic Operations Of Remote Control
Basic Operations of remote control Loading and Replacing the battery Use two "AA"-size batteries. Slide the cover while pressing downwards to remove it as illustrated. Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case. 2WARNING •... -
Page 37: In Disc Source
Audio Control [AUD] button Selects the Audio item to be adjusted. [VOL] buttons Adjusts the Audio item. • Refer to <Audio Control> (page 11) for the operation method, such as the procedures for Audio control and others operations. • The remote control can only select and adjust the Basic Audio item. - Page 38 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.
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Page 39: 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..1 3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness. 4. -
Page 40: Connecting Wires To Terminals
Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone rings or during conversation. To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual. To "EXT.AMP.CONT. " terminal of the amplifier having the external amp control function. -
Page 41: 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 42 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. Refer to the function <Theft Deterrent Faceplate>...
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Page 43: Removing The Unit
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. Removing the Unit Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber frame>... -
Page 44: 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. ✔... - Page 45 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 <Connecting Wires to Terminals>. The desired frequency can’t be entered with the Direct Access Tuning.
- Page 46 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.
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Page 47: Specifications
AM tuner section Frequency range (10 kHz space) : 530 kHz – 1700 kHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) : 28 dBµ (25 µV) CD player section Laser diode : GaAlAs Digital filter (D/A) : 8 Times Over Sampling D/A Converter...