KDC-X679 KDC-MP6025 KDC-MP625 CD-RECEIVER 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. 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.
Contents 2Warning 3 Safety precautions 4 Notes 6 About CDs 7 Notes on playing MP3/WMA 8 General features 10 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator System Q Audio Control Speaker Setting Display Mode Switching Upper text display part select Lower text display part select Level meter display part select Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) Auxiliary Input Display Setting Subwoofer Output Faceplate Angle Adjustment Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute Tuner features 18 Tuning Mode Tuning Direct A
2Warning 2CAUTION NOTE 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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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 automotive-grade wires or other wires with a 0.75mm² (AWG18) or more to prevent wire deterioration and damage to the wire coating.
About CD players/disc changers connected to this unit 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. Unsupported connection may result in damage.
Notes Cleaning the Unit About SIRIUS Satellite radio tuner If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth. If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe neutral detergent off. Refer to the instruction manual of SIRIUS Satellite radio tuner KTC-SR901/SR902 (optional accessory), when connected, for the operation method.
About CDs Handling CDs Removing CDs • Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD. When removing CDs from this unit pull them out horizontally. CDs that can’t be used • CDs that aren’t round can’t be used. • 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.
Notes on playing MP3/WMA KDC-X679/MP6025/MP625 can play MP3 (MPEG1, 2 Audio Layer 3)/WMA. Note, however, that the MP3/ WMA recording media and formats acceptable are limited. When writing MP3/WMA, pay attention to the following restrictions. • Play mode may not be possible when portions of the functions of Windows Media Player 9 or higher are used. Acceptable media The Displayable ID3 tag is ID3 version 1.x. For the character code, refer to the List of Codes.
MP3/WMA playing order When selected for play, Folder Search, File Search, or for Folder 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.
General features SRC VOL Release button 4 ATT Q/AUD FM ANG DISP/ AM/SW ¢ NAME.S Power Volume Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. Increasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise. Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. Decreasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise. Selecting the Source Attenuator Turning the volume down quickly. Press the [SRC] button.
System Q You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of music. 1 Select the source to set Press the [SRC] button. 2 Select the Sound type Press the [Q] button. Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches. Sound setting Natural User memory Rock Pops Easy Top 40 Jazz Display "Natural" "USER" "ROCK" "POPS" "EASY" "TOP 40" "JAZZ" • User memory: The values set on the 'Audio Control' (page 11). • Each setting value is changed with the 'Speaker Setting' (page 12).
General features Speaker Setting Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type. 1 Upper text display part 2 Lower text display part 3 Level meter display part 4 Demonstration 1 Enter Standby • 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. Refer to the following pages for how to select the mode. Press the [SRC] button.
In MP3/WMA source Information Song title & Artist name Album name & Artist name Folder name File name Track number & Play time Display "Title/Artist" "Album/Artist" "Folder Name" "File Name" "P-Time" In SIRIUS tuner source Information Channel Name Song Title Artist Name Composer name Category Name Label Comment Band & Channel Number Display "Channel Name" "Song Title" "Artist Name" "Composer Name" "Category Name" "Label Name" "Comment" "Channel Number" In HD Radio source Information Station name Title F
General features Lower text display part select You can select the information displayed in the lower part in Display mode "Display Type A" or "Display Type B". 1 Enter display control mode Press the [DISP] button. "Display Control" is displayed. 2 Press the [AM] button. Label Comment "Label Name" "Comment" In HD Radio source Information Indicator Clock Station name Title Display "Indicator" "Clock" "Station Name" "Title" Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown below.
3 Exit Display control mode Press the [DISP] button. • When 'Dual Zone System' (page 27) is ON, Level meter cannot be switched. Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) Attaching a title to a Station or CD. 1 Receive/play the station/disc you want to attach a title to • Characters can be entered by using a remote with a number buttons. Example: If "DANCE" is entered. Character "D" "A" "N" "C" "E" Button [3] [2] [6] [2] [3] Times pressed 1 1 2 3 2 6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 and enter the name.
General features Auxiliary Input Display Setting Faceplate Angle Adjustment Selecting the display when this device is switched to Auxiliary input source. Press the [ANG] button for at least 1 second. 1 Select Auxiliary input source • Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate. It can cause damage. Press the [SRC] button. Select the "AUX"/ "AUX EXT" display. 2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the [DISP] button for at least 2 seconds. The presently selected AUX Name is blinks.
2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks. The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit. TEL Mute The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in. When a call comes in "CALL" is displayed. The audio system pauses. Listening to the audio during a call Press the [SRC] button. The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON. When the call ends Hang up the phone. The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON. English | KDC-X679̲K̲2764̲U.S̲r1.
Tuner features SRC AUTO/AME Band display 4 1–6 Choose the tuning mode. Press the [AUTO] button. Each time the button is pressed the Tuning mode switches as shown below. Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek "Auto 1" Automatic search for a station. Preset station seek "Auto 2" Search in order of the stations in the Preset memory. Manual "Manual" Normal manual tuning control. ¢ AM Preset station number Tuning Mode FM Frequency display between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
Example: Desired frequency 92.1 MHz (FM) 810 kHz (AM) Press button [0], [9], [2], [1] [0], [8], [1], [0] Canceling Direct Access Tuning Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote. Station Preset Memory Putting the station in the memory. 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Select the frequency to put in the memory Press the [4] or [¢] button. 3 Put the frequency in the memory Press the desired [1] — [6] button for at least 2 seconds. The preset number display blinks 1 time.
CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features SRC 4 SCAN RDM REP F.SEL M.RDM /3 Playing CD & MP3/WMA When there is no disc inserted 1 Open the panel to insert disc 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. • When a disc is inserted the "IN" indicator is ON.
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 "CD 2" "CD CH" "MD CH" Disc player CD player CD changer MD changer Pause and play Press the [38] button. Each time the button is pressed it pauses and plays. Function of disc changer/ MP3/ WMA Disc Search/Folder Search Selecting the disc set in the Disc changer or the folder recorded on the MP3/WMA media.
CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or MP3/WMA folder you’re listening to. Press the [REP] button. Each time the button is pressed the Repeat Play switches as shown below.
• The methods for moving to other folders in the folder select mode are different from those in the folder search mode. See 'Notes on playing MP3/WMA' (page 8) for details. Canceling the Folder Select mode Press the [F.SEL] button. Text/Title Scroll Scrolling the displayed CD text or MD title. Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second. Function of disc changers with remote DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play) Selecting the CD displayed in the DNPS of the CDs set in the Disc changer.
HD Radio control features SRC 4 FM ¢ AM Tuning • The HD Radio cannot be selected as a dual zone source. Selecting the station. 1 Select HD Radio source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "HD RADIO" display. 2 Select the HF band Press the [FM] button. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the HF1, HF2, and HF3 bands. Select the HA band Press the [AM] button. 3 Tune up or down band Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Menu system SRC 4 MENU FM ¢ AM Menu display 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. 4 Exit Menu mode Press the [MENU] button.
Menu system In Standby mode 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. • When the Security Code function is activated, the code can’t be changed and the function can’t be released. Note, the Security Code can be set as the 4 digit number of your choice. 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STANDBY" display.
Selectable Illumination Selecting the button illumination color as green or red. Display "Button Red" "Button Green" Setting The illumination color is red. The illumination color is green. In Standby mode Built-in Amp Mute Setting Toggles ON or OFF the mute control on the builtin amplifier. Turning ON this control enhances the preout quality. Display "AMP Mute OFF" "AMP Mute ON" Setting The built-in amplifier activates. The built-in amplifier deactivates.
Menu system Function of the KDC-X679 Text Scroll B.M.S. (Bass Management System) Setting the displayed text scroll. Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the main unit. Display "AMP Bass Flat" "AMP Bass +6" "AMP Bass +12" "AMP Bass +18" Setting Bass boost level is flat. Bass boost level is low (+6dB). Bass boost level is mid (+12dB). Bass boost level is high (+18dB). • Refer to the catalog or instruction manual for power amplifiers that can be controlled from this unit.
Function of the KDC-X679 When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can control the LX AMP connected to the unit. 1 Select AMP Control mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "AMP Control" display. 2 Enter AMP Control mode Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second. 3 Select the AMP Control item for adjustment Press the [FM] or [AM] button. • For the details of the AMP Control item, see the Instruction manual attached to the LX AMP.
Basic Operations of remote SRC SRC VOL. ATT ATT 38 VOL. FM/AM/DISC+/DISC– 38 FM+ DISC 4 AM– ¢ 4/¢ DNPP DNPP /SBF DIRECT /OK ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PRS TUV WXY ✱ DIRECT/OK [0] — [9] QZ 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. Basic operations [VOL.] buttons Adjusting the volume.
In Tuner source In HD Radio source [FM]/ [AM] buttons Select the band. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. [FM] button Select the HF band. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the HF1, HF2, and HF3 bands. [4]/ [¢] buttons Tune up or down band. [AM] button Select the HA band. [0] — [9] buttons Press buttons [1] — [6] to recall preset stations. [4]/ [¢] buttons Tune up or down band.
Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories Installation Procedure 1 ..........1 2 ..........2 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. 3 ..........4 4 ..........4 5 ..........1 32 | 1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - battery. 2.
Connecting Wires to Terminals AUX right input (Red) (KDC-6025 only)/ Sub Woofer right output (Red) (KDC-X679 only) AUX left input (White) (KDC-6025 only)/ Sub Woofer left output (White) (KDC-X679 only) Rear left output (White) / Sub Woofer left output (White) (KDC-MP625/MP6025 only) Rear right output (Red) / Sub Woofer right output (Red) (KDC-MP625/MP6025 only) FM/AM antenna input KENWOOD disc changer input To connect the Disc changer, consult your Disc changer manual.
Installation non-Japanese cars Japanese cars 1 Refer to the section 'Removing the hard rubber Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Firewall or metal support 2 frame' (page 36) and then remove the hard rubber frame. Align the holes in the unit (two locations on each side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with the accessory screws. T N N T/N T Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place.
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. Bottom panel Accessory5 • Never insert the screw in any other screw hole than the one specified. If you screw them in another hole, it will contact and may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit. English | KDC-X679̲K̲2764̲U.S̲r1.Indd 35 35 03.11.
Removing the Unit Removing the hard rubber frame 1 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 Removing the Unit 1 Refer to the section 'Removing the hard rubber 2 3 frame' (page 36) and then remove the hard rubber frame. Remove the screw (M4 × 8) on the back panel. Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side, as shown.
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. ? No sound can be heard, or the volume is low. ✔ The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side. ☞ Center the fader and balance settings. ✔ The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected incorrectly. ☞ Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness correctly.
Troubleshooting Guide Disc source MP3/WMA source ? ? Cannot play an MP3/WMA. ✔ The media is scratched or dirty. ☞ Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on 'About CDs' (page 7). ? The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead. ✔ The specified CD is quite dirty. ☞ Clean the CD. ✔ The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified. ☞ Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified disc. ✔ The disc is severely scratched.
The messages shown below display your systems condition. 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. ➪ 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. Eject: No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded. ➪ Load the disc magazine properly.
Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner 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.