KDC-X917(K)Cover 00.12.29 3:26 PM Page 1 KDC-X917 KDC-X817 KDC-9017 KDC-X717 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-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 2 English Contents Safety precautions ...................4 Handling Compact discs...........6 General features Power .....................................................8 Volume....................................................9 Attenuator...............................................9 Switching Modes....................................9 Loudness ..............................................10 System Q..............................................
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 3 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.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM 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 automotive-grade wires or other wires with a 0.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 5 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 is first controlled and operates incorrectly.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 6 English Handling Compact discs Playing a CD that is dirty, scratched or warped can cause the sound to skip and the unit to operate incorrectly, resulting in worsened sound quality. Take the following precautions to prevent your CDs from getting scratched or damaged. Handling CDs • Do not touch the recorded side of the CD (the side opposite the label) when holding it.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 7 Do Not Load CD Accessories Do not use commercially available CD accessories that can be loaded into the CD slot, such as stabilizers, protective sheets, or CD cleaning discs, since they can cause the unit to malfunction. Do Not Use Special Shape CDs • Be sure to use round shape CDs only for this unit and do not use any special shape CDs. Use of special shape CDs may cause the unit to malfunction.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 8 English General features 5 SRC/ OFF ANG ANG ¢ FM PTY DAB Power OFF LOUD DISP MENU AUTO AUD AME NF NAME 5 DISP (KDC-X917/X817/9017) Description about this indicator for these features can be displayed by setting the Lower Part Display (page 12) to "... + Function indicator.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 9 Volume Increasing Volume: Press the ▲ button to turn up the volume. Decreasing Volume: Press the ▼ button to turn down the volume. Attenuator This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly. Turning Attenuator On/Off: Press the ATT button to switch the attenuator on and off. When the attenuator is off, the volume returns to the original level. NOTE Turning the volume up, or turning it all the way down deactivates the attenuator function.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 10 English General features Loudness This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is turned down. The LOUD indicator lights up when the loudness function is on. Turning Loudness On/Off: Press the LOUD button for at least one second to switch the loudness on and off. Note that some of these parameters cannot be controlled by the audio control setting feature.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 11 5 Press the Q button to end the speaker setting mode and In Source mode: woofer setting mode. Demonstration NOTE • Speaker setting function allows for tuning of bass, middle and treble. • Woofer setting allows for tuing of high-pass filter frequency, low-pass filter frequency and non-fading level.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 12 English General features • If you try to display the name of a disc that doesn't have one, "NO NAME" is displayed instead. • When there is an attempt to display the title of a disc for which the disc title/track title has not been recorded, "NO TEXT" is displayed for CD and "NO TITLE/NO NAME" is displayed for MD.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 13 NOTE NOTE If the RDS station currently tuned to is transmitting no text while the Radio Text Display mode is turned on, "NO TEXT" will appear in the display. While awaiting reception, "Waiting" will be displayed. • You can give names to discs through the presetting disc name function (page 30). Note that depending on the unit, display may not be possible. • If you try to display the name of a disc that doesn't have one, "NO NAME" is displayed instead.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 14 English General features Forced Closing Removing the Faceplate This function prevents tampering with the unit your car is being serviced etc. The faceplate can be detached from the unit, helping to deter theft. Hiding the unit with the ignition turned on (forced closing): Press the SRC button for at least one second. The faceplate will slide open.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 15 Audio control features Reattaching the Faceplate: 1 Hold the faceplate so that the control panel faces the front toward you and set the left side of the faceplate in the faceplate bracket. ¢ FM 2CAUTION Do not set the right side of the faceplate in the faceplate bracket first, when reattaching the faceplate. Doing so may cause the connector on the faceplate bracket to malfunction.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 16 English Audio control features Function of the KDC-X917/KDC-X817/KDC-X717 Audio Control Setting Bass Center Frequency Adjust various parameters of sound quality. Adjust the center frequency of the bass. 1 Press the AUD button for at least one second to enter the Display and setting: "Bass FRQ" : 60 / 70 / 80 / 100 (Only when the bass quality factor is set to 1.00, 1.25 or 1.50) / 150 (Only when the bass quality factor is set to 2.00) Hz. control mode.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 17 Function of the KDC-X917/KDC-X817/KDC-X717 Middle Center Frequency Adjust the center frequency of the middle. Display and setting: "MID FRQ" : 0.5 / 1.0 / 1.5 / 2.0 kHz. Treble Level Adjust the treble level. Display and setting: "TRE" : - 8 – + 8 Balance Level Middle Level Adjust the middle level. Adjust the balance level.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 18 English Audio control features Function of the KDC-X917/KDC-X817/KDC-X717 NOTE High-pass Filter Frequency for Front Output • This mode is available only when the non-fading output function is set to on. • Not available during the Dual zone system is on. Adjust the frequency of the High-pass filter for front output.
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KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 20 English Tuner features • Preset station seek tuning Press the ¢ button to move to the next preset station (i.e., the one with the next highest number), and the 4 button to move to the last preset station (i.e., the one with the next lowest number). • Manual Tuning Press the ¢ button to increase the frequency by one step. Press the 4 button to decrease the frequency by one step.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 21 1 Select the band for auto memory entry. 2 Press the AME button for at least two seconds to start auto memory entry. The numbers of the preset station buttons are shown in order. When all the stations in a certain band are stored in the preset memory, the auto memory entry stops. The tuner then plays the last station received. Recalling a Preset Station: Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 22 English Tuner features Station Name Preset (SNPS) Character Button to press # Times pressed You can assign names to radio stations with the Station Preset Memory. Up to 32 FM stations and 16 AM stations can be assigned names. “D” #3 1 “A” #2 1 1 Adjust the frequency to the station whose name you want to “N” #6 2 “C” #2 3 “E” #3 2 enter. 2 Press the NAME button for at least two seconds.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 23 RDS features Function of the KDC-X917/KDC-X817 Station Name Preset Play (SNPP) ¢ (Function of Remote) You can search for the station for any station if its name has been preset using Station Name Preset. PTY FM 1 Press the DNPP button on the remote. ANG "SNPP" will be displayed once the station name preset play mode is entered.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 24 RDS features English Function of the KDC-X917/KDC-X817 Description about this indicator for these features can be displayed by setting the Lower Part Display (page 12) to "... + Function indicator." To scroll manually: 1 Press the DISP button to display radio text on the upper part display. 2 Pressing the DISP button for at least one second results in one scrolling display of the text.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 25 8. Soft Rock (Soft Rock) 9. Top 40 (Top 40) 10. Country (Country) 11. Oldies (Oldies) 12. Soft (Soft) 13. Nostalgia (Nostalgia) 14. Jazz (Jazz) 15. Classical (Classical) 16. R&B (Rhythm and Blues) 17. Soft R&B (Soft R & B) 18. Language (Foreign Language) 19. Religious Music (Religious Music) 20. Religious Talk (Religious Talk) 21. Personality (Personality) 22. Public (Public) 23. College (College) 24. Weather (Weather) (Speech.....1~4, 18, 20~24, Music.....
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 26 English CD/External disc control features ¢ 38 DISC+ 0 SRC (KDC-X917/X817/9017) Description about this indicator for these features can be displayed by setting the Lower Part Display (page 12) to "... + Function indicator." Playing CDs ANG PTY DAB OFF MENU LOUD DISP AUTO AME AUD NF NAME DISP/ NAME SCAN CLK REP M.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 27 Playing Other Disc mode NOTE You cannot use reverse play between tracks depending on the model being connected. Instead, the reverse play function is canceled when it reaches the beginning of a track, at which point normal play will automatically resume. This function permits the connection of optional players and the playing of discs other than the loaded CD (in the current unit).
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 28 English CD/External disc control features Disc Search (Function of disc changers) Search forward or backward through the discs in a disc changer. Making a Reverse Disc Search: Press the DISC– button to display the desired disc number. Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number decreases by one. Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc. Making a Forward Disc Search: Press the DISC+ button to display the desired disc number.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 29 NOTE Random play is canceled when you eject the disc. Text Scroll This function permits the text to be scrolled and the entire text to be displayed. The scrolling method differs depending on the setting of scrolling in the menu. To scroll automatically: Press the DISP or CLK button to display the disc or track title on the upper or lower part display. The display of the text will be scrolled repeatedly.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 30 English CD/External disc control features Presetting Disc Names (DNPS) Store the names of discs to be displayed when played. 1 Play the disc whose name you want to preset. NOTE • This function is not available for disc changers that do not feature the Disc Name Preset function. • The Disc Name Preset function cannot be used during the Magazine random play as well as while a disc title or track title is displayed.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 31 • If you want to change the name of a disc, repeat steps 1 and 2 to display the name, and then repeat steps 3 and 4 to input the changes. • Pressing the reset button erases the disc names stored in this unit, but does not erase the names stored in a disc changer. Function of the KDC-X917/KDC-X817/KDC-X717 Direct Track Search (Function of Remote) Using the remote, directly input the track number that you want to listen to.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 32 English CD/External disc control features Function of the KDC-X917/KDC-X817/KDC-X717 NOTE Direct Disc Search (Function of disc changers with remote) • Input "0" to select disc 10. • If you input more than two numbers all at once, a search will be made only of the last number input. • You cannot use the direct disc search function during random play or magazine random play.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 33 Menu settings SRC 38 ANG FM PTY LOUD DISP MENU AUTO AME MENU Menu System AUD NF AM #1-6 (KDC-X917/X817/9017) Description about this indicator for these features can be displayed by setting the Lower Part Display (page 12) to "... + Function indicator." DAB OFF DISP NAME ¢ You can set the defaults for additional functions in the menu mode. Make a setting for each function, referring to the following operations.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 34 English Menu settings Security Code When the battery is removed from the unit's power switch, you cannot turn on the unit again unless the preset security code is input. This function helps prevent theft. NOTE You must follow steps 1 to 8 to be able to use the Security Code function. Turning off the power during the procedure will deactivate the security code setting.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 35 Touch Sensor Tone Calendar Adjustment This function produces a beep sound that accompanies button operation. It can be switched on or off. Adjust the date for the unit so that you can use the calendar function. Display and setting: "Beep ON" : Beep setting is on. (Default setting) "Beep OFF" : Beep setting is off. Display and setting: 1 Select the display "Date Adjust" during the selecting function in the menu system.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 36 English Menu settings Memo Mode Alphabet (upper case): A ~ Z You can input the text to be displayed and set the date when that text will appear in the display with the calendar function. Alphabet (lower case): a ~ z Display and setting: 1 Select the display "Memo Mode" during the selecting function in the menu mode. Numerals and symbols: 0~9 @ ” ‘ ` % & * + - = , .
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 37 Adjusting Time Automatically: Tune to a RDS station and receive the signal for several minutes. The clock will adjust automatically to the local time. Function of the KDC-X917/KDC-X817/KDC-9017 Icon/Spectrum analyzer Select This function permits switching of the spectrum analyzer display. NOTE The clock will not adjust automatically if the RDS station tuned to is not transmitting time data. In such a case, try another RDS station.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 38 English Menu settings Function of the KDC-X917 Dimmer Built-in Amp Mute Control You can dim the display. Toggles on or off the mute control on the built-in amplifier. Turning on this control enhances the preout quality. NOTE The dimmer function is not available for units if the dimmer wire is not connected. Display and setting: "Dimmer ON" : The dimmer setting is on. (Default setting) "Dimmer OFF" : The dimmer setting is off.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 39 Function of the KDC-X917/KDC-X817/KDC-X717 NOTE External Amp Control • When you are listening to the audio source, you cannot change to another TI station. • When you turn on the TI function, the motorized antenna will extend automatically. Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the main unit. Display and setting: "AMP Bass Flat"/"AMP Bass FLT" : Bass boost level is flat. (Default setting) "AMP Bass +6" : Bass boost level is low (+6dB).
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 40 English Basic Operations of remote KDC-X917/X817/X717 2CAUTION Do not set the remote on hot places such as above the dashboard. Loading and Replacing the Batteries: Use two "AAA"-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.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 41 • SRC button Each time you press the SRC button, the mode switches as follows: Tuner features ▼ Tuner mode ▼ CD mode ▼ External disc control mode 1 ▼ External disc control mode 2 / AUX mode ▼ Standby mode NOTE • The mode switches to the next mode from any mode which cannot be used. • The external disc control mode will differ depending on the unit that is connected.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:12 PM Page 42 English Basic Operations of remote CD/External disc control features • 4/¢ buttons Press the 4 button to search through the tracks backward. Press the ¢ button to search through the tracks forward. Use to move the cursor while entering disc name. • DISC buttons (for disc changers) Press the DISC– button to search through the discs backward. Press the DISC+ button to search through the discs forward. Select numbers and symbols while entering disc name.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:13 PM Page 43 Accessories Installation Procedure External view ......... Number of items External view ......... Number of items 1 7 .........1 .........1 2 8 .........1 3 .........2 .........1 9 .........1 4 0 .........1 .........1 5 .........2 6 .........2 2CAUTION Do not use any accessories other than those provided with your unit. If you use other accessories, you may damage the 1.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:13 PM Page 44 Connecting Wires to Terminals Non-fading right output (Red) (KDC-X917/X817/X717 only) Non-fading left output (White) (KDC-X917/X817/X717 only) NON FADING 2CAUTION Front right output (Red) Front left output (White) FRONT When only two speakers are being connected to the system, connect the connectors either to both the front output terminals or to both the rear output terminals (do not mix front and rear).
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:13 PM Page 45 Installation (non-Japanese cars) Locking the faceplate to the unit ■ Installation (non-Japanese cars) ■ 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. Firewall or metal support 1 Refer to the function "Removing the faceplate (page 14)" and remove the faceplate.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:13 PM Page 46 Removing the Unit ■ Removing the Unit English ■ Removing the hard rubber frame Insert the removal tool into the indentations in the hard rubber frame, and pull it gently until the lock is released. 1 Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame” and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 Remove the Hex-head screw with integral washer (M4×8) on the back panel. 3 Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side, as shown.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:13 PM Page 47 Installation (Japanese-cars) ■ Installing Radio Bracket in Japanese-made Cars (J-Cars) (For Nissan Car) After aligning the J-Car bracket with the factory-installed radio bracket, tighten the screws. 8mm Accessory8 J-Car Bracket (follow indications for L/R) Factory-installed Radio Bracket Accessory5 for Nissan car 5mm (For Toyota Car) After aligning the factory-installed radio bracket, tighten the screws.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:13 PM Page 48 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. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The power does not turn on. The fuse has blown. After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with one with the same rating. Nothing happens when the buttons are pressed.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:13 PM PROBLEM No sound can be heard, or the volume is low. Page 49 POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Attenuator is turned on. Turn off Attenuator. The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side. Reset the fader or balance settings. The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected incorrectly. Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness correctly. See the section on "Connecting Wires to Terminals". The values of Volume offset are low.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:13 PM Page 50 Troubleshooting Guide English CD/External disc control mode PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The disc control mode cannot be selected. No wire has been connected to the disc changer input terminal on the unit. Connect the wire to the disc changer input terminal on the unit. The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead. The specified CD is quite dirty. Clean the CD. The CD is upside-down. Load the CD with the labeled side up.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:13 PM Page 51 The following messages are displayed when certain problems are occurring in your system. Take the recommended actions. Eject No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded. ] Load the disc magazine properly. No CD in the unit. ] Insert the CD. No Disc No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. ] Load a disc into the disc magazine. TOC Error No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.
KDC-X917(K)_U.S_r3 00.12.26 1:13 PM Page 52 Specifications English 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) ..............................................