CD-RECEIVER KDC-X591 KDC-MP535U 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. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the product.
Contents Safety precautions 3 Notes 4 General features 7 Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Audio Control Adjusting the detail of Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Switching Display Subwoofer Output Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute Tuner features 12 Tuning Tuning Mode Direct Access Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features 14 Playing CD & Audio file Playing USB (iPod) device Drive Search Playing External
Safety precautions 2WARNING To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions: • To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit. • Do not watch or fix your eyes on the unit’s display when you are driving for any extended period. • Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and experience. For safety’s sake, leave the mounting and wiring work to professionals.
Notes • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work with your model and in your area. • We recommend the use of (page 22) to prevent theft. • The characters which can be displayed by this unit are A-Z 0-9 @ " ‘ ` % & * + – = , . / \ < > [ ] ( ) : ; ^ - { } | ~.
About Audio file About USB device • Playable Audio file AAC-LC (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), WAV (.wav) • Playable disc media CD-R/RW/ROM • Playable disc file format ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name. • Playable USB device USB mass storage class, iPod with KCA-iP200 • Playable USB device file system FAT16, FAT32 Although the audio files are complied with the standards listed above, the play maybe impossible depending on the types or conditions of media or device.
Notes 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.
General features ATT VOL SRC Release button Control knob Clock display LOUD indicator ATT indicator Power ⁄ Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. • When connection of the iPod is recognized, the source display changes from "USB" to "iPod". • USB (iPod) source is recognized as CD source on the connected unit. Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. Volume Selecting the Source Increasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise. Press the [SRC] button.
General features Function of KDC-X591 Audio Control Adjusting the detail of Audio Control 1 Select the source to adjust Among the Basic Audio items, you can adjust the Bass level, Middle level, and Treble level in detail. Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Control mode 1 Select the Basic Audio item Press the [VOL] knob. 3 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.
Audio Setup Speaker Setting Setting the Sound system, such as Cross over Network. Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type. 1 Select the source to adjust 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STANDBY" display. 2 Enter Audio Setup mode Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second. 3 Select the Audio Setup item to adjust Press the [VOL] knob.
General features Switching Display Clock Changing the information displayed. 1 Enter Switching Display mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. "DISP SEL" is displayed. 2 Select the Display item Push the Control knob towards right or left.
Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in. Removing the Faceplate When a call comes in "CALL" is displayed. The audio system pauses. 1 Press the Release button. Drop open the faceplate. 2 Drawing the faceplate to left side pull it to forward and remove it. Listening to the audio during a call Press the [SRC] button.
Tuner features AUTO/AME FM AM SRC 1-6 Band display ST indicator Control knob Frequency display Preset station number Tuning Tuning Mode Selecting the station. Choose the tuning mode. 1 Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. 2 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. 3 Tune up or down band Press the [AUTO] button.
Function of remote control Direct Access Tuning Auto Memory Entry Entering the frequency and tuning. Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically. 1 Select the band 1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. "– – – –" is displayed. 3 Enter the frequency Press the number buttons on the remote control. Example: Desired frequency Press button 92.
CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features S.MODE SCAN RDM/3/ REP A.RDM Release button Track number IN indicator Playing CD & Audio file When there is no disc inserted 1 Drop open the faceplate Press the Release button. 2 Insert a disc. 3 Push the faceplate on the left side, and return it F.SEL M.RDM SRC Control knob Play time Disc number When a disc is inserted Press the [SRC] button. Select the "CD" display. Pause and play Press the Control knob.
⁄ Removing the USB device • You can eject the disc for 10 minutes after switching off the engine. 1 Drop open the faceplate Press the Release button. 2 Set the remove mode as the USB source Playing USB (iPod) device Press the [0] button for at least 2 seconds. The 0 indicator blinks. 3 Remove the USB device. When the USB device is not connected Connect the USB device Playback of the file contained in the USB device starts.
CD/USB device/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 "CD CH" "MD CH" Function of disc changer/ Audio file Disc Search/Folder/Album Search Switching between folders/albums contained in the disc in the disc changer, media, or device being played now. Push the Control knob towards up or down.
Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Random Play Replaying the music, disc in the Disc changer or Audio file folder you are listening to. Play all the music on the disc or Audio file folder in random order. Press the [REP] button. Each time you press the button, the Repeat Play alternates between the modes shown in the tables below. In CD & External disc source Repeat play Track Repeat Disc Repeat (In Disc Changer) OFF Display "TRAC REP" "DISC REP" "REP OFF" Press the [RDM] button.
CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features Function of Audio file Function of non-iPod and non-"Music Editor" file All Random Play File Select 1 mode Playing randomly from all of the Audio files recorded in the media. Select the target folder by tracing the hierarchical levels of folders. This is convenient when managing audio files by folder. Press the [A.RDM] button for at least 1 second. When the random mode is ON, "ALL RDM" is displayed. Cancelling the All Random Play Press the [A.
Function of non-iPod and non-"Music Editor" file File Select 2 mode Select the target folder within the folders containing audio files. The folder which contains playable audio files is only displayed. 1 Enter Folder Select 2 mode Press the [F.SEL] button twice. Select the "F-SEL2" display. Folder name display Displays the current folder name. Text/Title Scroll Scrolling the displayed CD text, Audio file text, or MD title. Push the Control knob toward up for at least 2 seconds.
HD Radio control features AUTO/AME FM AM 1-6 Band display SRC Control knob Frequency display ST indicator About HD Radio • 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 , , and of Tuner features.
Menu system MENU SRC Control knob Menu display 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. 1 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button. "MENU" is displayed. 4 Exit Menu mode Press the [MENU] button. ⁄ • When other items those applicable to the basic operation method above are displayed, their setting content chart is entered.
Menu system In Standby mode Activating Security Code Activating the Security Code disables the usage of audio unit by someone else. Once the Security Code is activated, the entry of authorized Security Code is required to turn on the audio unit when it is removed from the vehicle. Indication of this Security Code activation prevents your precious audio unit from stealing.
In Standby mode Display Illumination Control Touch Sensor Tone Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF. Display "BEEP ON" "BEEP OFF" Setting Beep is heard. Beep canceled. This function turns off the display when you perform no operation for 5 seconds. This function is effective when you are driving at night. Display "DISP ON" "DISP OFF" Setting Keeps the display on. Turns off the display when you perform no operation for 5 seconds.
Menu system In Standby mode Built-in Amp Setting Controlling the built-in amplifier. Turning OFF this control enhances the preout quality. Display "AMP ON" "AMP OFF" Setting The built-in amplifier activates. The built-in amplifier deactivates. Function of KDC-X591 When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can control the LX AMP connected to the unit. 1 Select AMP Control mode Push the Control knob towards up or down. Select the "AMS CTRL" display.
In HD Radio mode Auxiliary Input Display Setting Receive mode Setting Sets the receive mode. Selecting the display when changing to Auxiliary input source. 1 Select the Receive mode 1 Select Auxiliary input source Push the Control knob towards up or down. Select the "HDR MODE" display. 2 Enter Menu mode 2 Enter Receive mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. 3 Set the Receive mode Push the Control knob towards up or down.
Menu system Text Scroll Other than Standby mode Setting the displayed text scroll. Audio Preset Memory Display "SCL AUTO" "SCL MANU" Setting Repeats scroll. Scrolls when the display changes. Registering the value setup by Sound Control. The memory cannot be erased by the Reset button. 1 Setup Sound Control ⁄ Refer to the following operations to setup the Sound Control. • The text scrolled is listed below.
Other than Standby mode In Standby mode Audio Preset Recall Demonstration mode Setting Recalling the sound setup registered by
Basic Operations of remote control SRC VOL SRC ATT ATT VOL AUD AUD FM/AM/+/– 2-ZONE DIRECT [0] — [9] : This button is used when Kenwood Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is connected. For more information, refer to the instruction manual of Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX. Loading and Replacing the battery Use two "AA"/ "R6"-size batteries. Slide the cover while pressing downwards to remove it as illustrated.
Audio Control In Disc/USB source [AUD] button Selects the Audio item to be adjusted. [4]/ [¢] buttons Going forwards and backwards between music. [VOL] buttons Adjusts the Audio item. [+]/ [–] buttons Going forwards and backwards between disc/ folders. ⁄ • Refer to
Accessories/ Installation Procedure ¤ 1 ..........1 2 ..........2 3 ..........4 4 ..........4 5 ..........2 6 ..........1 7 ..........1 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. 3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness. 4. Connect the wiring harness wires in the following order: ground, battery, ignition. 5.
Connecting Wires to Terminals REMO.CONT To use the steering wheel remote control feature, you need to an exclusive remote adapter (not supplied) matches your car is required. Do not remove the cap when you do not use the USB cable. The connector will cause the unit to malfunction if it gets in touch with any metallic part of the vehicle. • Fasten the connector with the tape so that the cable will not come off.
Installation non-Japanese cars Japanese cars 1 Refer to the section and then remove the hard rubber frame. Firewall or metal support 2 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: Toyota cars N: Nissan cars Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place. 8 mm MAX.
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. Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit so that it does not fall off. 1 Refer to the section and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 Drop open the faceplate by pressing the Release button.
Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may be disabled by some settings made on this unit. ! ! Cannot switch to Aux source. ▲ • AUX is not turned on. ☞ (page 26) • AUX cannot be used when the KCA-iP200 is connected. • Cannot set up the subwoofer. • Cannot set up subwoofer phase. • No output from the subwoofer. • Cannot set up the low pass filter. ▲ • (page 10) is not set to On. • The Dual zone function is enabled.
HD Radio source ? No sound can be heard, or the volume is low. ✔ The preset broadcast station is not transmitting in the mode that was set with (page 25). ☞ Please set to "AUTO". ✔ In digital AM broadcasting, receive mode switches between stereo and monaural too often. ☞ Receiving condition is bad or unstable. Stereo is chosen when receiving condition is good, and it switches to monaural when the condition becomes bad.
Troubleshooting Guide The messages shown below display your systems condition. 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. PROTECT: The speaker wire has a short-circuit or touches the chassis of the vehicle, and then the protection function is activated.
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.
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