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Kenwood KDC-X994 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-X994/ KDC-BT945U/ KDC-X794/ KDC-MP745U Serial number...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Preset Equalizer curve Select Manual Equalizer Control Basic Operation Listening Position Selection Tuner Setting Listening Position Fine Adjustments Station Preset Memory Dual Zone System Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning Direct Access Tuning PTY (Program Type) Program Type Preset KDC-X994/ KDC-BT945U/ KDC-X794/ KDC-MP745U...
  • Page 3 Car Type Fine Adjustments iPod/iPhone that can be connected to this unit X’Over Setting About USB device Audio Preset Memory About “KENWOOD Music Editor” Audio Preset Recall About the Cell-Phone Favorite Control About the Bluetooth Audio player Favorite Preset Memory...

  • Page 4: Before Use

    Kenwood dealer. • When you purchase optional accessories, check with How to reset your unit your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work If this unit or the connected unit (auto disc changer, with your model and in your area. etc.) fails to operate properly, press the Reset button.

  • Page 5: Handling Cds

    Handling CDs • Do not touch the recording surface of the CD. • Do not stick tape etc. on the CD, or use a CD with tape stuck on it. • Do not use disc type accessories. • Clean from the center of the disc and move outward. • When removing CDs from this unit, pull them out horizontally. • If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs, use the CD only after removing the burrs with a ballpoint pen etc. CDs that cannot be used • CDs that are not round cannot be used. • CDs with coloring on the recording surface or CDs that are dirty cannot be used.

  • Page 6: Component Names And Functions

    To select the remove mode, and remove the USB <Menu List Operation> (page 7) for details. device or an iPod (press the button at least 2 seconds). KDC-X994/KDC-BT945U : Enters Play mode Menu 11 [ (press the button at least 1 second). ] button (KDC-X994/ KDC-BT945U) KDC-X794/KDC-MP745U : To make a voice dialing call To enter Bluetooth mode (press the button).

  • Page 7: General Operation

    • SRC Select mode 2: Pressing the [SRC] button Artists [VOL] [MENU] each time switches between sources. Albums Tuner (“TUNER” or “HD RADIO”) Bluetooth 1 sec. ➜ Audio (“BT AUDIO”) (KDC-X994, KDC-BT945U Play Mode only) USB (“USB”) or iPod (“iPod”) ➜ ➜ (“CD”) Auxiliary input (“AUX”) Standby ➜...

  • Page 8: Ipod/Iphone Operation

    “Albums” Albums name and digits are displayed. “Songs” Songs Items Display Items Display “Podcasts” Podcasts Playlists “PLIST***” Podcasts “PDCT***” “Genres” Genres Artists “ART***” Genres “GEN***” “Composers” Composers Albums “ALB***” Composers “COM***” Select iPod source Songs “PRGM***” KDC-X994/ KDC-BT945U/ KDC-X794/ KDC-MP745U...

  • Page 9: Play Mode

    Select iPod source display. The display will show “iPod by Hand Mode”. • iPod can be operated when it conforms to the iPod Enter Play Mode Menu control function. KDC-X994 KDC-BT945U Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second. iPod Setting KDC-X794 KDC-MP745U Press the [PLAY MODE] button.

  • Page 10: Selecting A Song By Browsing Ipod

    You cannot enter any more Cancelling Search mode characters when entering “ * ” in the first character Press the [SEARCH MODE ] button. position. • If the first character string begins with an article “a”, “an”, or “the” in the Direct Search mode, it is searched for in defiance of the article. KDC-X994/ KDC-BT945U/ KDC-X794/ KDC-MP745U...

  • Page 11: Related Search

    Related Search Alphabet Search Searches for music of the same artist or genre as the You can select a song by alphabet. This function one being played. searches songs whose name contain the specified character(s) in the list of the selected Search item Play the music in iPod (artist, album, etc).

  • Page 12: Play Mode

    Select the song you want to play. ⁄ • Turning ACC OFF or the power OFF cancels the My Playlist mode. • The ending of a song may be cut unless the song has a silence of 1 second or longer at the end. • Random play cannot be performed during playback of a song in the Playlist. Deleting a Song from the Playlist Press the [SEARCH MODE] button. KDC-X994/ KDC-BT945U/ KDC-X794/ KDC-MP745U...

  • Page 13: My Playlist

    Enter Delete Playlist mode Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select “Delete My Playlist”. Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select ”Delete One” or ”Delete All”. Selecting “Delete All”...

  • Page 14: Usb Device Operation

    Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. ✍ For example: Searching for ¡". Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select “Music” > 1 > 2 > ¡" KDC-X994/ KDC-BT945U/ KDC-X794/ KDC-MP745U...

  • Page 15: File Search

    Select USB source Make a setting Enter Play Mode Press the [4] or [¢] button. KDC-X994 KDC-BT945U Exit Menu List mode Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second. Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second, KDC-X794 KDC-MP745U and then press it again briefly.

  • Page 16: File Search

    Press the [MENU] button. After this step, see step 4 of <File Search> (page 14) to select a song. Cancelling the Skip Search Press the [SEARCH MODE] button. ⁄ • This operation is effective only for the files registered in the database created with KENWOOD Music Editor. • Set the ratio with “Skip Search” in <USB Setting> (page 15). KDC-X994/ KDC-BT945U/ KDC-X794/ KDC-MP745U...

  • Page 17: Music Cd/ Audio File Operation

    Music CD/ Audio file Operation Fast Forwards or Fast Backwards Release MENU VOL DISP SEARCH MODE Hold down the [4] or [¢] button. ⁄ • No sound is output while playing audio file. Pause and Play Press the [38] button to pause or resume playback. ¢ /PLAY MODE Function of Internal CD source Basic Operation Music Search...

  • Page 18: Play Mode

    “ON”/ “OFF” “Disc Random” When set to “ON”, plays the music on the disc randomly. “ON”/ “OFF” “Magazine Random When set to “ON”, plays the music in the disc changer randomly. “ON”/ “OFF” KDC-X994/ KDC-BT945U/ KDC-X794/ KDC-MP745U...

  • Page 19: 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. Enter the music number Press the number buttons on the remote control. Search the music Press the [4] or [¢] button.

  • Page 20: Tuner Operation

    MENU automatically. Refer to <Auto Memory Entry> (page 21) “TI” Switches to the traffic information automatically when the traffic bulletin starts. (KDC-X994/ KDC-X794 only) “OFF”/ “ON” “Forced MONO” You can reduce the noise when stereo broadcasts ¢ are received as monaural.

  • Page 21: Station Preset Memory

    Station Preset Memory Preset Tuning Putting a station in the memory. Recalling the stations in the memory. Select the radio band and tune in a desired Select the radio band radio station you wish to store in the preset Select a desired station in the memory memory Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the Enter Menu List mode...

  • Page 22: Pty (Program Type)

    Press the [4] or [¢] button. Exit PTY mode Press the [MENU] button. ⁄ • This function cannot be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception. • When the selected Program Type is not found, “No PTY” is displayed. Select another Program Type. • The operation ends automatically if you do not operate within 30 seconds. KDC-X994/ KDC-BT945U/ KDC-X794/ KDC-MP745U...

  • Page 23: Bluetooth Audio Operation

    Bluetooth disconnection. Operate the By operating the Bluetooth device, register the main unit of the audio player to connect Bluetooth. audio player (pairing). Select “KENWOOD BT CD/R- 4P1”/ “KCA-BT200” from the list of connected units. Enter a PIN code Input the PIN code (“0000”) in the Bluetooth device.

  • Page 24: Operation Of Hands-Free Phoning

    During a Call Bluetooth device By operating the Bluetooth device, register the Disconnecting a Call hands-free unit (pairing). Select “KENWOOD BT Press the [SRC] button or press the [ ] / [PLAY CD/R-4P1”/ “KCA-BT200” from the list of connected MODE] button for at least 1 second.

  • Page 25: Other Functions

    Answering another Incoming Call after below. Terminating the Current Call Exit the dialing method mode Press the [SRC] button. KDC-X994 KDC-BT945U Press the [ ] button. Continuing the Current Call KDC-X794 KDC-MP745U Press the [VOL] knob. Press the [PLAY MODE] button for at least 1 Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the second.

  • Page 26: Calling A Number In The Phone Book

    Function of KDC-X994/ KDC-BT945U KDC-X794/ KDC-MP745U with KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory) Operation of hands-free phoning Select a name or phone number Calling a Number in the Phone Book Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the Enter Bluetooth mode desired item is displayed.

  • Page 27: Calling A Number In The Call Log

    Function of KDC-X794/ KDC-MP745U Registering to the Preset Dial Number Make a Voice Dialing Call List Enter voice recognition mode Select the phone number you wish to register Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second. Select the phone number with reference to the following: “PB Name?”...

  • Page 28: Display Settings

    Reduces the key Illumination brightness. “Auto”: Dims the illumination in conjunction Dimmer” with the Light switch of the vehicle. “Manual1”: Dims the illumination constantly. “Manual2”: Dims the illumination darker than Manual1. “OFF”: Does not dim the illumination. KDC-X994/ KDC-BT945U/ KDC-X794/ KDC-MP745U...
  • Page 29 “OFF”/ “ON” “ILLUMI MSC Sets whether the key illumination color is SYNC” changed in conjunction with the sound volume. (KDC-X994 only) “OFF”/ “ON” : Factory setting) Make a setting • When the “ ” icon is displayed (at the...

  • Page 30: Customization Of 5-Line Display Mode & 3-Line

    Customization of 5-line Display Mode Text Display Selection In FM Tuner source & 3-line Display Mode & iPod-like KDC-X994/KDC-X794 : 5-line display mode Display Mode Frequency & Program Service Radio text (“Radio Text”) You can customize the display of the 5-line display name (“Frequency/PS”)
  • Page 31 Date (“Date”) Blank (“Blank”) “CHANNEL NAME”) Number” / “CHANNEL NUMBER”) Artist name & Song Title (“Artist Spectrum analyzer & Clock In Bluetooth audio source (KDC-X994 /KDC-BT945U name/Song Title” / “NAME/TITEL”) (“Speana/Clock”) only) Category Name (“Category Name” Date (“Date”) 5-line display mode / “CATEGORY”)

  • Page 32: Customization Of Spectrum Analyzer Display Mode

    Turn the [VOL] knob. (Range: 0 – 9) 3. Press the [VOL] knob. Exit the detail color adjustment mode. Exit Menu List mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second, and then press it again briefly. KDC-X994/ KDC-BT945U/ KDC-X794/ KDC-MP745U...

  • Page 33: Auxiliary Input Display Setting

    Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selecting the display when changing to Auxiliary input source. Select the AUX source Press the [SRC] button. Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select the “AUX” display. ✍ SRC Select mode 2: Pressing the [SRC] button repeatedly switches source.

  • Page 34: Clock And Other Functions

    Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second, “Clock Adjust” Sets the clock. and then press it again briefly. “Time Synchronized” Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this unit’s clock. (KDC-X994/ KDC-X794 only) Initial Settings “OFF”/ “ON” “Date Adjust”...

  • Page 35: Demonstration Mode Setting

    Demonstration mode Setting “Built in AUX” When this is set to ON, AUX source can be selected. Turning the demonstration mode ON/OFF. “ON”: Allows AUX source to be selected. Use this setting when the built-in AUX terminal Enter Menu List mode is connected to the external equipment all Press the [MENU] button.

  • Page 36: Theft Deterrent Faceplate

    Reattaching the Faceplate Align the shaft on the unit with the depression on the faceplate. Push the faceplate in until it clicks. The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit. KDC-X994/ KDC-BT945U/ KDC-X794/ KDC-MP745U...
  • Page 37 English...

  • Page 38: Audio Adjustments

    Main source and sub source (Auxiliary input) output Front - X’Over Setting (page 44). channel and Rear channel separately. “Volume offset” Sets each source’s volume as a difference from the basic volume. “–8” — “±0” (AUX: “-8”— “+8”) KDC-X994/ KDC-BT945U/ KDC-X794/ KDC-MP745U...

  • Page 39: Preset Equalizer Curve Select

    Preset Equalizer curve Select Manual Equalizer Control You can select following Equalizer curve. You can adjust following Equalizer Control items. KDC-X994/ KDC-X794 Display Equalizer curve “Natural” Natural Band Item Range “User” User* “BAND1” (62.5 Hz) “GAIN” Band level -9 –+9 dB “Rock”...

  • Page 40: Listening Position Selection

    “OFF”/ “ON” “2Zone Select”* Specifies the destination of sub source sound Function of KDC-X994/ KDC-X794 when the Dual Zone function is turned on. “Rear”/ “Front” Listening Position Fine Adjustments The Dual Zone System is set to “ON”.
  • Page 41 desired item is displayed. Exit Audio Control mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second, and then press it again briefly. ⁄ • Select Main source by [SRC] button. • Adjust the volume of Front channel by [VOL] knob. • The Audio Control has no effect on sub source. • There are following limitations when Dual Zone System is enabled. - There is no output from the subwoofer. - “Fader”, “Subwoofer Level”...

  • Page 42: Car Type Selection

    • You can compensate the distances in more details by Operation type Operation using <Car Type Fine Adjustments> (page 43) function. Selects the item. Turn the [VOL] knob. Press the [4] or [¢] button. Adjust each item. Set the value Press the [VOL] button. KDC-X994/ KDC-BT945U/ KDC-X794/ KDC-MP745U...

  • Page 43: Car Type Fine Adjustments

    Exit Audio Control mode Reference point Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second, and then press it again briefly. +3.2 feet Car Type Fine Adjustments FRONT FRONT 1.7 feet Adjusting fine tuning of the speaker position compensation value specified at <Car Type 2.6 feet Selection>...

  • Page 44: X'over Setting

    <Preset Equalizer curve Select> (page 39). Select the item you want to set Operation type Operation Selects the item. Turn the [VOL] knob. Adjust each item. Press the [4] or [¢] button. Set the value Press the [VOL] button. KDC-X994/ KDC-BT945U/ KDC-X794/ KDC-MP745U...

  • Page 45: Audio Preset Recall

    Audio Preset Recall Recalling the sound setup registered by <Audio Preset Memory> (page 44). Select the source Press the [SRC] button. Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select a source other than “STANDBY”. ✍...

  • Page 46: Favorite Control

    Select “ALL” if you want to delete all. • Registering the operation procedure to an existing preset number overwrites the existing procedure. Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the • Register 6 of Favorite Preset Memory. desired item is displayed. The memory cannot be erased by the Reset button. KDC-X994/ KDC-BT945U/ KDC-X794/ KDC-MP745U...
  • Page 47 Select “YES”. “Completed” is displayed. Exit Favorite Preset Memory Delete mode. English...

  • Page 48: Bluetooth Setup

    Function of KDC-X994/ KDC-BT945U KDC-X794/ KDC-MP745U with KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory) Bluetooth Setup “PIN Code Edit” Specify the PIN code required when registering MENU VOL this unit using the Bluetooth device. Refer to <Registering PIN Code> (page 50). “Auto Answer” Answer a call automatically after lapse of the preset time interval for automatic answer.

  • Page 49: Registering Bluetooth Device

    Exit BT Settings mode • “BT F/W Update” (Displaying the Firmware Version) Display the version of the firmware of this unit. KDC-X994 KDC-BT945U For how to update the firmware, access our web site. Press the [ ] button.

  • Page 50: Registering Pin Code

    Function of KDC-X994/ KDC-BT945U KDC-X794/ KDC-MP745U with KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory) Bluetooth Setup Registering PIN Code Selecting the Bluetooth device You Wish to Connect By operating the Bluetooth device, specify the PIN code necessary for registering this unit. When two or more Bluetooth devices have already...

  • Page 51: Deleting A Registered Bluetooth Device

    Phone You can delete a registered Bluetooth device. Book of this unit. Enter Bluetooth mode To download automatically KDC-X994 KDC-BT945U Press the [ ] button. If the cell-phone supports a phone book synchronization function, the phone book is...

  • Page 52: Adding A Voice Dialing Command

    Function of KDC-X994/ KDC-BT945U KDC-X794/ KDC-MP745U with KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory) Bluetooth Setup Function of KDC-X794/KDC-MP745U Select “PB Name Check” (Play) Adding a Voice Dialing Command Press the [VOL] knob. Play the registered voice and return to step 2. Add a voice tag to the phone book for voice dialing.
  • Page 53 Exit BT Settings mode Press the [PLAY MODE] button for at least 1 second. ⁄ • Set the voice tag for all the 5 categories. If the voice tag is not registered for all the categories, the Phone book may not be recalled by voice command. English...

  • Page 54: Sms (Short Message Service)

    Function of KDC-X994/ KDC-BT945U KDC-X794/ KDC-MP745U with KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory) SMS (Short Message Service) Downloading the SMS SMS (Short Message Service) Download the short message (SMS) arrived at the The SMS arrived at the cell-phone is displayed on cell-phone so that it can be read on this unit.
  • Page 55 linked with Bluetooth cannot be displayed. Download the SMS. • The short message cannot be displayed during downloading the SMS. English...

  • Page 56: Satellite Radio Tuner Control (Optional)

    Select the Category Turn the [VOL] knob to select Category, and then press the [VOL] knob. Select the Channel Turn the [VOL] knob to select Channel, and then press the [VOL] knob. Cancelling Category and Channel Search mode KDC-X994/ KDC-BT945U/ KDC-X794/ KDC-MP745U...

  • Page 57: Preset Memory

    Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second, Enter Channel Scan and then press it again briefly. Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. ⁄ Select “Channel Scan”. • You cannot Channel search until the category Start Channel Scan information is acquired.

  • Page 58: Hd Radio™ Tuner Control (Optional)

    Turn the [VOL] knob and press [VOL] knob for Select the setting item to adjust at least 2 seconds when the desired item is Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the displayed. desired item is displayed. Select preset number. KDC-X994/ KDC-BT945U/ KDC-X794/ KDC-MP745U...

  • Page 59: Direct Access Tuning

    Display Overview Desired frequency Press button “Settings” 92.1 MHz (FM) [9], [2], [1] “Seek Mode” Selects the tuning mode of the radio. 810 kHz (AM) [8], [1], [0] “Auto1”: Automatic search for a station. Tune in to the entered frequency “Auto2”: Search in order of the stations in the Preset memory.

  • Page 60: Basic Operations Of Remote Control

    • Channel select: [4]/[¢] • Return to previous item: [ • Recall preset channels: [1] — [6] • Exit from mode: [EXIT] • Selection of item: [5]/[∞] • Determination: [ENT] • Enter Audio Control mode: [AUD] KDC-X994/ KDC-BT945U/ KDC-X794/ KDC-MP745U...
  • Page 61 Hands-free phone control Preparing the remote control unit Pull the battery sheet out from the remote control Making a call • Enter Bluetooth mode: [ ] unit to the direction of the arrow. • Select a dialing method: [5]/[∞] ➜ [ENT] •...

  • Page 62: Appendix

    The files can be erased depending on the operating conditions of the USB device. We shall have no compensation for any damage arising out of erasure of the stored data. • No USB device comes with this unit. You need to purchase a commercially available USB device. KDC-X994/ KDC-BT945U/ KDC-X794/ KDC-MP745U...

  • Page 63: About "Kenwood Music Editor

    Music Editor Lite ver1.0” or later. Version Bluetooth Standard Ver. 1.2 • When you use the audio file with database Profile A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) information added by the “KENWOOD Music Editor AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) Lite ver1.0”, you can search a file by title, album or artist name using the <File Search> (page 14). ⁄ • In the Instruction manual, the term “Music Editor media” is used to mean the device that contains • A2DP is a profile designed to transfer the music from an...

  • Page 64: Menu List

    “Skip Search” “DISP & ILLUMI” – “Clock & Date” – “Initial Settings” – “DISP & ILLUMI” – “SRC Select” “RDS Settings” – “Beep” “MENU Language” “Built in AUX” “Forced CD-DA” “Favorite Delete” “Built in AMP” “DSI” KDC-X994/ KDC-BT945U/ KDC-X794/ KDC-MP745U...
  • Page 65 Function items appearing when the Music CD/ Function items appearing when the Hands-Free Audio file source is selected source is selected Display Page Display Page “Music” “BT Settings” – “Play Mode” “Phone Selection” “File Scan” “Audio Selection” “Track Scan” “SMS Download” “Folder Random”...

  • Page 66: Display Indicator Items

    Nearly dead Indicates that the battery level of cell-phone cannot be obtained. Indicates that signal strength of cell-phone. Maximum Minimum Indicates the out of coverage zone. Indicates that the signal strength of cell-phone cannot be obtained. KDC-X994/ KDC-BT945U/ KDC-X794/ KDC-MP745U...
  • Page 67 English...
  • Page 68 Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a by Kenwood Corporation is under license. Other particular installation. If this equipment does cause trademarks and trade names are those of their harmful interference to radio or television reception, respective owners.

  • Page 69: Accessories/ Installation Procedure

    ..1 3 m (9.5 ft) part in the car. • When only two speakers are being connected to the *Accessory of KDC-X994/ KDC-BT945U system, connect the connectors either to both the front output terminals or to both the rear output terminals (do Installation Procedure not mix front and rear). For example, if you connect the +...

  • Page 70: Connecting Wires To Terminals

    Mute control wire (Brown) Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone rings or during conversation. (KDC-X794/KDC-MP745U only) MUTE To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your ⁄ navigation manual. Dimmer control wire (Orange / White) To car light control switch...

  • Page 71: Installation/Removing The Unit

    Installation/Removing the Unit non-Japanese cars 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. Lock Catch Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar...
  • Page 72 Installation/Removing the Unit Accessory of KDC-X994/ KDC-BT945U Installation the Microphone Unit Check the installation position of the microphone (accessory 5). Remove oil and other dirt from the installation surface. Install the microphone. Wire the cable up to the unit with it secured at several positions using tape or the like.

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may be disabled by What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit some settings made on this unit. may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the •...
  • Page 74 USB. Connect an USB device, and Another Bluetooth device or profile is used for  change the source to USB again. communication. The downloading of the Phone book or the SMS  disconnects the sound. KDC-X994/ KDC-BT945U/ KDC-X794/ KDC-MP745U...
  • Page 75 N/A Device: • A n unsupported USB device is connected. Err No Matching: • C onnection to the iPod has failed. The voice tag is wrong. Voice cannot be Check that the connected iPod is an iPod recognized because of an unregistered voice ...

  • Page 76: Specifications

    : PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile) : Compliant with Windows Media Audio : OPP (Object Push Profile) AAC decode : SYNC (Synchronization Profile) : AAC-LC “.m4a” files : A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) : AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) KDC-X994/ KDC-BT945U/ KDC-X794/ KDC-MP745U...

  • Page 77: English

    Audio section Maximum output power : 5 0 W x 4 Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) : 22 W x 4 Speaker Impedance : 4 – 8 Ω Tone action (KDC-X994/KDC-X794) BAND1 (60 Hz): ±9 dB BAND2 (250 Hz): ±9 dB BAND3 (1 kHz): ±9 dB BAND4 (4 kHz): ±9 dB BAND5 (16 kHz): ±9 dB Tone action (KDC-BT945U/KDC-MP745U) BAND1 : 60 Hz - 400 Hz ±9 dB BAND2 : 630 Hz - 2.5 kHz ±9 dB BAND3 : 4.0 kHz - 16 kHz ±9 dB Preout level / Load (CD) KDC-X994/KDC-X794/KDC-BT945U : 4000 mV/10 kΩ...
  • Page 78 This symbol mark indicates that Kenwood manufactured this product so as to decrease harmful influence on the environment.
  • Page 79 KDC-X994 KDC-BT945U KDC-X794 KDC-MP745U CD-RECEIVER Quick Start Guide AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD Guide de démarrage rapide REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM Guía de inicio rápido © B59-2009-00/00 (KW)

  • Page 80: About The Quick Start Guide

    Accessories ..........10 and so forth. You can download the latest version of the Instruction Manual from Installation Procedure ......10 www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/. Before Installation .........10 Connecting Wires to Terminals..12 Installation/Removing the Unit..14 Installation the Microphone Unit ...15...

  • Page 81: Before Use

    Kenwood dealer. the Reset button. • When you purchase optional accessories, The unit returns to check with your Kenwood dealer to make factory settings when the Reset button is sure that they work with your model and pressed.

  • Page 82: First Step

    First step [MENU] [VOL] [ 4 ] [ ¢ ] Exit Demonstration Mode Press the [MENU] button to finish the Turn off the demonstration mode clock adjusting. when you use it for the first time after Turn the [VOL] knob to select “Date installation.

  • Page 83: Basic Operations

    [VOL] knob. To determine the selected source, press the [VOL] knob. Tuner (“TUNER” or “HD RADIO”) ➜ Bluetooth Audio (“BT AUDIO”) (KDC-X994, KDC-BT945U only) ➜ USB (“USB”) or iPod (“iPod”) ➜ CD (“CD”) ➜ Auxiliary Input (“AUX”) ➜ Standby (“STANDBY”) ➜...

  • Page 84: Playing Music (Cd/Usb/Ipod)

    Playing Music (CD/USB/iPod) [MENU] [DISP] [VOL] [SEARCH MODE] [Release] KDC-X994 KDC-BT945U [ 4 ] [ 38 ] [ [ ¢ ] [SRC] USB Terminal KDC-X794 KDC-MP745U [PLAY MODE] Playing Disc Fast Forward or Fast Backward of Press the [Release] button and drop the Song open the faceplate.
  • Page 85 Music Search Removing Disc Searching for the song you want to play. Press the [Release] button and drop open the faceplate. Press the [MENU] button. Press the [0] button to eject a disc. Turn the [VOL] knob to select “Music”, Removing USB device and then press the [VOL] knob.

  • Page 86: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the Radio [SRC] [MENU] [VOL] [ 4 ] [ ¢ ] Selecting a Tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Turn the [VOL] knob to select “TUNER”, and then press the [VOL] knob. Selecting the Band Press the [MENU] button. Turn the [VOL] knob to select desired band (“FM1”, “FM2”, “FM3”, or “AM”), and then press the [VOL] knob.

  • Page 87: Hands-Free Phoning

    Function of KDC-X994/ KDC-BT945U/ KCA-BT200 (Optional Accessory) Hands-free phoning [SRC] [VOL] KDC-X994 KDC-BT945U KDC-X794 KDC-MP745U [PLAY MODE] Registering cellphone Calling a number in the Phone Register your Bluetooth cellphone in this Book unit. Dial the phone number in the phone book of your cell phone.

  • Page 88: Accessories

    ..4 splashing. • Do not use your own screws. Use only the screws provided. If you use the wrong (KDC-X994 / KDC-BT945Uonly) screws, you could damage the unit. • If the power is not turned ON (“PROTECT” ..1 (9.5 ft)
  • Page 89 tape or other similar material. To prevent For Good Reception a short circuit, do not remove the caps on To assure good reception, note the the ends of the unconnected wires or the following: terminals. • Communicate with the cell-phone within •...

  • Page 90: Connecting Wires To Terminals

    USB cable. The To USB device connector will cause the unit to malfunction if it gets in touch with any metallic part of the vehicle. Microphone input (KDC-X994/ KDC-BT945U only) Microphone (Accessory5) ⁄ • Speaker Impedance: 4 – 8 Ω...
  • Page 91 Sub Woofer output Fuse (10A) FM/AM antenna input AUX input (Stereo) Use the mini-plug which is stereo type and does not have any resistance. To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory Wiring harness ⁄ To connect these leads, refer to the (Accessory1) relevant instruction manuals.

  • Page 92: Installation/Removing The Unit

    Installation/Removing the Unit non-Japanese cars Removing the hard rubber frame 1. Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the upper level. Lift up and pull the frame forward as shown in the figure. Catch Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve Lock...

  • Page 93: Installation The Microphone Unit

    KDC-X994/ KDC-BT945U only Installation the Microphone Unit Removing the hard rubber frame 1. Check the installation position of the microphone (accessory 5). Accessory 2. Remove oil and other dirt from the installation surface. 3. Install the microphone. 4. Wire the cable up to the unit with it secured at several positions using tape or the like.
  • Page 94 HACHIOJI-SHI conditions: TOKYO, JAPAN (1) This device may not cause interference, and KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR operation of the device.
  • Page 95 Corporation. • The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Kenwood Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. • The “AAC” logo is trademark of Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 96 This symbol mark indicates that Kenwood manufactured this product so as to decrease harmful infl uence on the environment.

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