Kenwood KDC-X498 Instruction Manual

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KDC-X498
KDC-HD458U
CD-RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD
MODE D'EMPLOI
REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
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-X498/ KDC-HD458U Serial number
US Residents Only
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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-X498/ KDC-HD458U Serial number...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS BEFORE USE Warning BEFORE USE Do not operate any function that takes your attention away from safe driving. BASICS Caution Volume setting: GETTING STARTED • Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds outside the car to prevent accidents. •...
  • Page 3: Basics

    BASICS Faceplate Remote control (RC-406) Volume knob (turn/press) Display window Remote sensor (Do not expose to bright sunlight.) Pull out the insulation sheet * Not used. when using for the first time. Detach button Attach Detach How to reset How to replace the battery Your preset adjustments will also be erased.
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    UPDATE SYSTEM To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press F/W UP YES: Starts upgrading the firmware. ; NO: Cancels (upgrading is not activated). xx.xx For details on how to update the firmware, see: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ EN_KDC_X498_KWK0_f.indd 4 10/10/2013 2:54:06 PM...
  • Page 5: Hd Radio™ Tuner

    HD Radio™ tuner You can tune in to both conventional and HD Radio broadcasts. Direct Access Tuning (using RC-406) • To find HD Radio stations in your area, visit Press DIRECT to enter Direct Access Tuning. <http://www.hdradio.com>. Press the number buttons to enter a frequency or channel. Press ENT IW to search for a station or channel.
  • Page 6 HD Radio ™ tuner • When the connected iPod/iPhone is not compatible with iTunes Tag and purchase your favorite songs from iTunes Store Tagging you cannot transfer the tagged PSDs. Some HD Radio broadcasts provide Program Service Data (PSD) for songs. You can tag the song while listening to an HD Radio broadcast and easily Purchase songs from iTunes Store purchase the song from iTunes store.
  • Page 7: Cd/Usb/Ipod

    Press 4  repeatedly. • Audio CD: TRACK REPEAT, REPEAT OFF • MP3/WMA/WAV file or iPod: FILE REPEAT, FOLDER REPEAT, REPEAT OFF iPod/iPhone • KENWOOD Music Editor Light (KME Light)/ KENWOOD Music Control (KMC) file ( 12): FILE REPEAT, REPEAT OFF USB input terminal Random play * Press 3 ...
  • Page 8 CD / USB / iPod Select a track/file from a list Direct Music Search (using RC-406) Set the skip search ratio For iPod: Applicable only when [MODE OFF] is Press DIRECT. While listening to iPod or KME Light/ KMC file... selected.
  • Page 9: Pandora

    Pandora® Preparation: Preparation: Do this Select [ON] for [BUILT-IN AUX]. ( 4) Install the latest version of the Pandora Press 6 IW (or press ENT IW Pause or resume application onto your device (iPhone/ Start listening playback on RC-406). iPod touch), then create an account and log in to Pandora.
  • Page 10: Iheartradio

    Install the latest version of iHeart Link for Press 6 IW (or press While a city list appears during search... Pause or KENWOOD application onto your device ENT IW on RC-406). Turn the volume knob quickly to enter resume (iPhone/ iPod touch), then create an account character search.
  • Page 11: Audio Settings

    TRE LEVEL –8 to +8 (0) [LPF SUBWOOFER].) EQ PRO (for KDC-X498 THROUGH: All signals are sent to the speakers. ; 100HZ/ 120HZ/ 150HZ: Audio signals with frequencies higher than 100 Hz/ 120 Hz/ BASS ADJUST BASS CTR FRQ 60/ 80/ 100/ 200HZ: Selects the center frequency.
  • Page 12: Display Settings

    • Discs with coloring on the recording surface or discs that the detailed color adjustment. • You cannot operate iPod if “KENWOOD” or “ ” is are dirty. 2 Press S / T to select the color (R/ G/ displayed on iPod.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING MORE INFORMATION About HD Radio™ Technology Symptom Remedy • Program Service Data provides song Sound cannot be heard. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level. name, artist, station ID, and other • Check the cords and connections. relevant data streams. “PROTECT”...
  • Page 14 This is caused by how the tracks are recorded. “IHEARTLINK UP” Make sure you have installed the latest version of the correct. iHeart Link for KENWOOD application on your device. Correct characters are not This unit can only display uppercase letters, numbers, and a “PLEASE LOGIN”...
  • Page 15: Specifications

    530 kHz — 1 700 kHz (10 kHz space) Middle 2.5 kHz ±8 dB Channel Space Selection 10 kHz Treble 12.5 kHz ±8 dB Usable Sensitivity (S/N = 20 dB) 28 dBμ (25 μV) Preout Level/Load (CD) KDC-X498 : 4 000 mV/10 kΩ KDC-HD458U Frequency Response (±3 dB) 40 Hz — 15 kHz (HD Radio broadcast) : 2 500 mV/10 kΩ Preout Impedance ≤ 600 Ω Signal-to-Noise Ratio STEREO 70 dB (HD Radio broadcast) Frequency Response (±3 dB)
  • Page 16: Installation/Connection

    Warning Installing the unit (in-dash mounting) • The unit can only be used with a 12 V DC power supply, negative ground. • Disconnect the battery’s negative terminal before wiring and mounting. Do the required wiring. • Do not connect Battery wire (yellow) and Ignition wire (red) to the ( 17) car chassis or Ground wire (black) to prevent a short circuit.
  • Page 17: Wiring Connection

    (D) Wiring harness To the terminal that is grounded when the Ignition switch Brown telephone rings or during conversation. Car fuse box (To connect the Kenwood navigation system, (Mute control wire) refer your navigations manual.) (Ignition wire) (E) Extraction key Blue...
  • Page 18 Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with JVC KENWOOD Corporation safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, wireless performance.

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