KDC-X859(K)_Cover 01.12.10 9:50 AM Page 1 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.
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 2 English Contents Safety precautions......................4 About RDS ..................................5 Notes on playing MP3 ................6 About CDs...................................8 General features .........................
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 3 2Warning 2CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. In compliance with Federal Regulations, following are reproductions of labels on, or inside the product relating to laser product safety. KENWOOD CORPORATION 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-CHO, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR 1040.
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 4 English Safety precautions 2WARNING 2CAUTION To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions: To prevent damage to the machine, take the following precautions: • Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully locked in place. Otherwise it may fall out of place when jolted. • When extending the ignition, battery, or ground wires, make sure to use automotivegrade wires or other wires with a 0.
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 5 About RDS (KDC-X859) NOTE • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to factory settings when the 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.
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 6 English Notes on playing MP3(KDC-X859/ MP919) Entering ID3 tag 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. The Displayable ID3 tag is ID3 version 1.x. For the character code, refer to the List of Codes. Acceptable media The MP3 recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW.
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 7 MP3 playing order When a Track Search is executed with file ¡$ being played ... 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.
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 8 English About CDs Handling CDs CD cleaning • Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD. Clean from the center of the disc and move outward. Removing CDs • 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. • Don’t stick tape etc. on the CD. Also, don’t use a CD with tape stuck on it. When removing CDs from this unit pull them out horizontally.
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 9 General features AM/ NF Power VOL FM 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. Do not apply force to the faceplate during operation. It can cause damage.
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 10 English General features Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button. Source required Tuner CD External disc Auxiliary input Standby (Illumination only mode) System Q Display "TUNER" "COMPACT DISC"/"CD" "DISC-CH"/"DISC" "AUX" "ALL OFF" You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of the music. 1 Select the source to set Press the [SRC] button. 2 Select the Sound type Press the [Q] button.
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 11 3 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. 4 Adjust the Audio item Press the [4] or [¢] button.
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 12 English 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. 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "ALL OFF" display. 2 Enter Speaker & Woofer Setting mode Press the [Q] button. "Speaker Setting" is displayed. 3 Select the Setting mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 13 Switching Full Screen Display Switching the Full screen display. Switching the Standby Display Switching the information displayed in Standby. 1 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "ALL OFF" display. 2 Select Display Control mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "Display Mode Select"/"Disp Mode Select" display.
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 14 English General features Switching Upper and Lower Part Display In Tuner source Switching the upper and lower part display. 1 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. 2 Select Display Control mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "Display Mode Select"/"Disp Mode Select" display.
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KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 16 English General features Characters can be entered by using a remote with number buttons. Example:If "DANCE" is entered. Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) Attaching a title to a Station or CD. 1 Character "D" "A" "N" "C" "E" Receive/play the station/disc you want to attach a title to A title can't be attached to a MD. 2 3 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. Select Name set mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 17 • When the faceplate is kept remove open, according to the (page 33) setting, the faceplate is hidden and the power turns OFF. • The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the faceplate in its special storage case while detached. • Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity.
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 18 English Tuner features Tuning Mode AM FM Choose the tuning mode. SRC ¢ 4 Press the [AUTO] button. Each time the button is pressed the Tuning mode switches as shown below. Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek "Auto1" Automatic search for a station. Preset station seek "Auto2" Search in order of the stations in the Preset memory. Manual "Manual" Normal manual tuning control. #1/5 #2/6 #3/7 #4/8 AUTO P.
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 19 Direct Access Tuning (Function of remote) 4 Select the preset number Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 5 Put the frequency in the memory Press the [P.M] button for at least 2 seconds. The preset number display blinks 1 time. 6 Repeating steps 3 to 5 and putting the desired broadcast station in the memory. On each band, 1 station can be put in the memory on each [#1/5] — [#4/8]. 7 Exit Memory mode Press the [P.M] button. Entering the frequency and tuning.
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 20 English Tuner features Auto Memory Entry 2 Putting a station with good reception in the memory automatically. 1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. 3 Select the Auto Memory Entry mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "Auto Memory"/"A-Memory" display. 4 Open Auto Memory Entry Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 2 seconds.
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 21 RDS features Function of the KDC-X859 AM FM 4 ¢ #1/5 #2/6 #3/7 #4/8 SCRL/ /PTY /P.
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 22 RDS features English Function of the KDC-X859 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 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. 1 Enter PTY mode Press the [PTY] button for at least 1 second. "PTY Select" is displayed. Select the Program Type Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 23 Program Type preset Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory and calling it up quickly. Presetting the Program Type 1 Select the Program Type to preset Refer to (page 22). 2 Enter Memory mode Press the [P.M] button for at least 1 second. "PTY Memory" is displayed. 3 Select the preset number Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 4 Preset the Program Type Press the [P.M] button for at least 2 seconds.
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 24 English CD/MP3/External disc control features Playing CD & MP3 FM AM When there is no disc inserted 1 Slide open the faceplate Press the [0] button. 2 Insert a disc. When the faceplate has been slid open, it might interfere with the shift lever or something else. If this happens, pay attention to safety and move the shift lever or take an appropriate action, then operate the unit. SRC ¢ 4 SCN/ REP/ MENU #1 D.REP SCRL RDM/ M.RDM/ F.
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 25 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 (page 6). Check that section before creating your MP3 media. Track Search Searching for a song on the disc or in the MP3 folder. Press the [4] or [¢] button. Playing External Disc Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to this unit. Press the [SRC] button.
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 26 English CD/MP3/External disc control features Direct Album Search (Function of disc changers with remote) Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number. 1 Enter the disc number Press the number buttons on the remote. 2 Do Album Search Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Function of the KDC-X859/KDC-MP919 Track/Album Repeat (Function of MP3) Replaying MP3 file or folder you're listening to. Press the [REP] button.
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 27 When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts. KDC-X859 Folder name display Magazine Random Play (Function of disc changer) Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random order. IN When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts. 2 Function of the KDC-X859/KDC-MP919 ST LOUD RDS TI Select the folder level Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 28 English CD/MP3/External disc control features Menu system Text/Title Scroll Scrolling the displayed CD text, MP3 text, or MD title. AM FM 4 ¢ Press the [SCRL] button for at least 1 second. DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play) (Function of disc changers with remote) SRC MENU Selecting the CD displayed in the DNPS of the CDs set in the Disc changer. KDC-MP919/ KDC-X759 1 Enter DNPP mode Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 29 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. 1 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. 2 Select the menu item Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Example: When you want to set the beep sound select the "Beep" display.
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 30 English 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. Press the Reset button and when it's removed from the battery power source 1 2 When the Security Code function is activated, the code can't be changed and the function can't be released.
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 31 Adjust the minutes Press the [4] or [¢] button. 4 Exit Clock adjustment mode Press the [MENU] button. Date Mode Setting the date format. 1 Select Date Mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "Date Mode" display. 2 Select the date format Press the [4] or [¢] button. Date Adjustment 1 Select Date Adjust mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "Date Adjust" display. 2 Enter Date Adjust mode Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 32 English Menu system Function of the KDC-MP919/KDC-X759 Switching Display Type Font Type Select Setting the Display type. Display "Display Type A" "Display Type B" "Display Type C" Selecting the display font. Setting Display type divided into Upper and Lower parts. Display type that uses mainly the display upper part. Full screen display type. 1 Select Font Type Select Mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "Font Select" display.
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 33 OFF Wait Time Setting Dual Zone System 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. Makes the sound different for the front channel and rear channel.
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 34 English Menu system Function of the KDC-X859 Function of the KDC-X859/KDC-X759 B.M.S. (Bass Management System) Traffic Information Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic bulletin starts even when you aren't listening to the radio. Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the main unit.
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Display "CRSC ON" "CRSC OFF" Page 35 Setting The CRSC is ON. The CRSC is OFF. Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown below. • "AUX" • "TV" • "VCP" • "GAME" • "PORTABLE" • "DVD" 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. 6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the [MENU] button.
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 36 English 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. Do not set the remote on hot places such as above the dashboard. Basic operations [VOL.] buttons Adjusting the volume.
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 37 [DNPP]/ [OK] button Enters and cancels the (page 28) mode. 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. [#0] — [#9] buttons When in (page 25) and (page 26), enter the track/disc number. [4]/ [¢] buttons Tune up or down band.
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 38 English Accessories External view ......... Number of items External view ......... Number of items 1 5 .........1 .........1 2WARNING If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow) to the car chassis (ground), you may cause a short circuit, that in turn may start a fire. Always connect those wires to the power source running through the fuse box. 2CAUTION 2 .........2 6 .........2 7 3 .........1 .........2 8 4 .........2 ...
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 39 Connecting Wires to Terminals Fuse (10A) 27 Front right output (Red)13 Front left output (White)14 FRONT To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals.
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KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 41 Removing the Unit 1 Locking the faceplate to the unit If you want to lock the faceplate to the unit so that it does not fall off, follow the directions below. Insert the removal tool into the indentations in the hard rubber frame, and pull it gently until the lock is released. 2 Remove the screw (M4X8) on the back panel. 3 Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side, as shown.
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 42 English 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. ? The Bass center frequency, Bass quality factor, Bass extend, Middle center frequency, Middle quality factor, and Treble center frequency can’t be adjusted.19 ✔ The (page 33) is set OFF. ☞ Set it ON.
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 43 Troubleshooting Guide ? Even though Synchronize Clock is ON, the clock can’t be adjusted.35 ✔ 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. ? ? The specified track will not play.58 ✔ Random play or magazine random play has been selected.
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 44 English 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 recording condition is bad.73-2 ☞ Record the media again or use another media. ✔ 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.
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 45 Troubleshooting Guide The messages shown below display your systems condition. Eject: No Disc: Hold Error: The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds 60°C (140°F), stopping all operation.E0d ➪ Cool down the unit by opening the windows or turning on the air conditioner. As the temperature falls below 60°C (140°F), the disc will start playing again.
KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 46 English Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Audio 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) ..............................................
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