Page 2 - English; Contents; Text Scroll; Connecting Wires
— 2 — English Contents Safety precautions......................4 About RDS ..................................5 Notes on playing MP3 ................6 About CDs ...................................8 General features .........................9 PowerSelecting the SourceVolumeSystem QAudio ControlSpeaker...
Page 3 - Warning; Location : Bottom Panel; FCC WARNING; CAUTION; equipment and receiver.; NOTE
— 3 — 2 Warning Use of controls or adjustments or performanceof procedures other than those specifiedherein may result in hazardous radiationexposure. In compliance with Federal Regulations,following are reproductions of labels on, orinside the product relating to laser productsafety. Location : Bot...
Page 4 - Safety precautions; WARNING; IMPORTANT INFORMATION
— 4 — English Safety precautions To prevent injury or fire, take thefollowing precautions: • Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully locked in place. Otherwise it may fall out ofplace when jolted. • When extending the ignition, battery, or ground wires, make sure to use automotive-grade wir...
Page 5 - Lens Fogging; Reset button
— 5 — • 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 factorysettings when the Reset button is pressed.If the unit still fails to operate properly afterthe Reset button has been presse...
Page 6 - file
— 6 — English Notes on playing MP3(KDC-X859/ MP919) This unit can play MP3(MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer 3). Note,however, that the MP3 recording media and formats acceptableare limited. When writing MP3, pay attention to the followingrestrictions. Acceptable media The MP3 recording media acceptable to ...
Page 7 - MP3 playing order; When a Track Search is executed with file
— 7 — MP3 playing order When selected for play, Album Search, Track Search, or for AlbumSelect, files and folders are accessed in the order in which they werewritten by the CD writer. Because of this, the order in which they are expected to be playedmay not match the order in which they are actually...
Page 8 - About CDs
— 8 — English About CDs Handling CDs • Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD. • CD-R and CD-RW are easier to damage than a normal music CD. Use a CD-R or a CD-RWafter reading the caution items on thepackage etc. • Don’t stick tape etc. on the CD. Also, don’t use a CD with tape stuck on it. Whe...
Page 9 - Power; General features; LOUD indicator
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 th...
Page 10 - Audio Control; Increasing Volume; Volume
1 Select the source for adjustment Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Control mode Press the [AUD] button for at least 1 second. Audio Control You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types ofthe music. 1 Select the source to set Press the [SRC] button. 2 Select the Sound type P...
Page 11 - Exit Audio Control mode
• According to the Bass Q Factor setting value, the frequencies that can be set in Bass Center Frequency change as shown below. Bass Q Factor Bass Center Frequency 1.00/1.25/1.50 60/70/80/100 2.00 60/70/80/150 • When the bass extend is set to ON, low frequency response is extended by 20%. • Volume o...
Page 12 - Speaker & Woofer Setting
In Woofer setting mode Woofer type Display OFF "Woofer OFF" 12 in. A type "12in type A" 10 in. A type "10in type A" 12 in. B type "12in type B" 10 in. B type "10in type B" 12 in. C type "12in type C" 10 in. C type "10in type C" 8 in. type "...
Page 13 - Switching the Standby Display; Switching the Full screen display.; Switching Full Screen Display
Switching the information displayed in Standby. 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "ALL OFF" display. 2 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. 3 Select Display Control mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "Dis...
Page 14 - Switching Upper and Lower Part Display; In CD/ External disc source
In Tuner source Upper Part Display Information Display Station name or Frequency "BAND+ch+SNPS" orProgram Service name or Frequency "BAND+ch+PS" (KDC-X859 only)Radio text (KDC-X859 only) "R-TEXT" Frequency "BAND+ch+FREQ" Lower Part Display Information Display Spectrum...
Page 15 - Album name & Artist name
Lower Part Display Information Display Spectrum Analyzer (KDC-MP919) "S/ANA" Spectrum Analyzer & Graphic (KDC-X859) "S/ANA+GRAPHIC" Spectrum Analyzer & Clock (KDC-X859 only) "S/ANA+CLOCK" Spectrum Analyzer (KDC-X859 only) "S/ANA" Album name & Artist name &...
Page 16 - Repeat steps 5 through 7and enter the name.; Exit name set mode; Attaching a title to a Station or CD.
Characters can be entered by using a remote with number buttons.Example:If "DANCE" is entered. Character Button #Times pressed "D" [#3] 1 "A" [#2] 1 "N" [#6] 2 "C" [#2] 3 "E" [#3] 2 8 Repeat steps 5 through 7and enter the name. 9 Exit name set mode Pre...
Page 17 - Hiding the Control Panel; Reattaching the Faceplate; Theft Deterrent Faceplate; Faceplate Angle Adjustment
Prevents tampering with the unit while your car is being servicedetc. Hiding the control panel Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. The faceplate slides open.When the time set in <OFF Wait Time Setting> (page 33) lapses,the faceplate is hidden and the power turns OFF. Showing the cont...
Page 18 - Selecting the station.; Select tuner source; Tuning; Choose the tuning mode.; Tuning mode; Auto seek; Tuning Mode; Tuner features; FM
Selecting the station. 1 Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. 2 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between theFM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. 3 Tune up or down band Press the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button. Durin...
Page 19 - Station Preset Memory; Entering the frequency and tuning.; Select the band; Press the number buttons on the remote.; Desired frequency; Canceling Direct Access Tuning; 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 broadcaststation in the memory. On each band, 1 station can be put in t...
Page 20 - Selecting the stations to display SNPS.; Enter SNPP mode; The displayed SNPS station is received.; Preset Tuning
Selecting the stations to display SNPS. 1 Enter SNPP mode Press the [DNPP] button on the remote. When "SNPP" is displayed, SNPS displays the FM1, FM2, FM3and AM bands in order. If the station has no name, the frequency or program service nameis displayed instead. Changing the display order P...
Page 21 - Function of the KDC-X859; RDS features; Program Service name
Function of the KDC-X859 RDS features — 21 — I N S / Q AT T S T L O U D R D S T I ¢ 4 FM AM #4/8 SCRL/ AUTO #3/7 /P.M #1/5 #2/6 /PTY Program Service name TI indicator Radio text KDC-X859_U.S_r1 01.12.10 9:40 AM Page 21
Page 22 - Search for the selected Program Type station; Confirming the Program Type; Enter PTY mode; Scrolling the displayed radio text.; Radio Text Scroll
13. Oldies "Oldies" 14. Soft "Soft" 15. Nostalgia "Nostalgia" 16. Jazz "Jazz" 17. Classical "Classical" 18. R & B "Rhythm & Blues" 19. Soft R & B "Soft R & B" 20. Language "Foreign Language" 21. Religious Music "Reli...
Page 23 - Registering a Program Type for stations with no PTY data.; Receive the station you want to register; Registration of a station as a PTY; Presetting the Program Type; Program Type preset
Registering a Program Type for stations with no PTY data. 1 Receive the station you want to register 2 Select the Program Type to register Refer to <PTY(Program Type)> (page 22). 3 Register the Program Type Press the [AUTO] button for at least 1 second. 4 Exit PTY mode Press the [PTY] button f...
Page 24 - When there is no disc inserted; Slide open the faceplate; When a disc is inserted; Eject the disc
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 theshift lever or something else. If this happens, pay attention to safetyand move the shift lever or take an appropriate action, then ope...
Page 25 - Doing Track Search by entering the track number.; Enter the track number; Do Track Search; Canceling Direct Track Search; Album Search; Searching for a song on the disc or in the MP3 folder.; Track Search; Fast Forwarding; Fast Forwarding and Reversing; Display; Pause and play; Playing External Disc
Doing Track Search by entering the track number. 1 Enter the track number Press the number buttons on the remote. 2 Do Track Search Press the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button. Canceling Direct Track Search Press the [ 38 ] button. Direct Track Search (Function of remote) Selecting the disc set in the Disc chan...
Page 26 - Play all the songs on the disc or MP3 folder in random order.; Random Play; Replaying the disc in the Disc changer you're listening to.; Replaying MP3 file or folder you're listening to.; Direct Album Search
Play all the songs on the disc or MP3 folder in random order. Press the [RDM] button. Each time the button is pressed Random Play turns ON or OFF.When it's ON, "Random ON" is displayed. Random Play Playing the first part of each song on the disc or MP3 folder youare listening to and searchin...
Page 27 - Select the folder level; ] button you move to the previous folder, and with; Returning to the top level; Canceling the Album Select mode; Enter Album Select mode; Magazine Random Play; Folder name display
• Folder name display: Displays the current folder name.• Folder number display: Displays the number in the folder belonging to the currently selected folder. 2 Select the folder level Press the [FM] or [AM] button. With the [FM] button you move 1 level down and with the [AM]button 1 level up. Selec...
Page 28 - Menu system; Enter DNPP mode; The disc being displayed is played.; Menu display
Menu system Selecting the CD displayed in the DNPS of the CDs set in theDisc changer. 1 Enter DNPP mode Press the [DNPP] button on the remote. When "DNPP" is displayed the DNPS display in order. Forward / Reverse display Press the [DISC–] or [DISC+] button. 2 When the disc you want is displa...
Page 29 - Example: When you want to set the beep sound select the; Set the menu item; You can continue by returning to step 2 and setting other items.; Exit Menu mode; Menu System
Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions.The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. Thereference for the Menu items and their setting content is afterthis operation explanation. 1 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. 2 S...
Page 30 - The clock display blinks.; Adjust the hours; Manual Clock Adjustment; Repeat steps 4 and 5, and complete the Security Code.; Security Code
This adjustment can be done when the <Synchronize Clock> (page31) is set as OFF. (KDC-X859) 1 Select Clock Adjustment mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "Clock Adjust" display. 2 Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button for at least 1 second. The clock displa...
Page 31 - Selecting the button illumination color as green or red.; The illumination color is green.; Selectable Illumination; Setting the date format.; Date Mode; The date display blinks.; Date Adjustment; Synchronize Clock
Selecting the button illumination color as green or red. Display Setting "Button Color Green"/"Button Green" The illumination color is green. "Button Color Red"/"Button Red" The illumination color is red. Selectable Illumination Setting the date format. 1 Select Date ...
Page 32 - Setting the Display type.
Dimming this unit's display automatically when the vehicle lightswitch is turned ON. Display Setting "Dimmer ON" The display dims. "Dimmer OFF" The display doesn't dim. Dimmer Function of the KDC-X859 Selecting the display font color. 1 Select Font Color Select Mode Press the [FM] or...
Page 33 - Both the front and rear are Auxiliary input sound.; Dual Zone System ; The System Q factors are displayed.; System Q; Display and Setting; OFF Wait Time Setting
Makes the sound different for the front channel and rearchannel. Display Setting "Zone 2 OFF" Both the front and rear are Auxiliary input sound. "Zone 2 ON" The front is this unit's internal source, and the rear is Auxiliary input sound. • When the Dual Zone System is ON, there is no...
Page 34 - The Traffic Information function is OFF.; Traffic Information; Boost with the normal central frequency; Bass boost level is flat.
Function of the KDC-X859 Switching to traffic information automatically when a trafficbulletin starts even when you aren't listening to the radio. Display Setting "TI OFF" The Traffic Information function is OFF. "TI ON" The Traffic Information function is ON. When it's ON, the "...
Page 35 - Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode; The presently selected Auxiliary input display is displayed.; Auxiliary Input Display Setting & Station/Disc Naming; Setting the displayed text scroll.
Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shownbelow. • "AUX"• "TV"• "VCP"• "GAME"• "PORTABLE"• "DVD" 6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the [MENU] button. When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time isselect...
Page 36 - Basic operations; Loading and Replacing the battery; Basic Operations of remote
[VOL.] buttons Adjusting the volume. [SRC] button Each time the button is pressed the source switches.For the source switching order refer to <Selecting the Source>(page 10). [ATT] button Turning the volume down quickly.When it is pressed again it returns to the previous level. [ * ] button Ad...
Page 37 - In Disc source; Tune up or down band.; In Tuner source
[DNPP]/ [OK] button Enters and cancels the <DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)> (page28) mode. [#0] — [#9] buttons When in <Direct Track Search> (page 25) and <Direct AlbumSearch> (page 26), enter the track/disc number. [ 4 ]/ [ ¢ ] buttons Doing track forward and backward. [DISC+]/ [DIS...
Page 38 - External view; Accessories
English — 38 — Do not use any accessories other than those provided with your unit. Ifyou use other accessories, you may damage the unit. 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. ...
Page 39 - Connecting Wires to Terminals
ANT CONT ILLUMI EXT. CONT P.CONT + + + + FRONT L FRONT R REAR L REAR R – + REAR NON FADING FRONT FM/AM antenna input 15 Rear left output (White) 10 Rear right output (Red) 11 Fuse (10A) 27 Wiring harness (Accessory 1 ) 22 28 White/Black 31 Gray/Black 34 Green/Black 37 Purple/Black White 30 Gray 33 G...
Page 40 - For Nissan Car
English — 40 — Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit isunstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip). Bend the tabs of themounting sleeve witha screwdriver or similarutensil and attach it inplace. Metal mounting strap(commerciallyavailable) Phillips tru...
Page 41 - Locking the faceplate to the unit
— 41 — 1 Insert the removal tool into theindentations in the hard rubberframe, and pull it gently until thelock is released. Accessory 8 Removal tool 3 Refer to the section "Removing the faceplate" (page 17) and thenreattaching the faceplate. Never insert the taptite screws (ø2 X 4 mm) in an...
Page 42 - General; Troubleshooting Guide
English — 42 — What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit mayjust be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring.Before calling service, first check the following tablefor possible problems. General ? The power does not turn ON. 01 ✔ The fuse has blown. ☞ After checking for short circuits i...
Page 43 - Even though Synchronize Clock is ON, the clock can’t be adjusted.; Tuner source
— 43 — ? 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 displaywon’t dim. 36 ✔ The dimmer wire isn’t connected. ☞ Connect the dimme...
Page 44 - MP3 source
English — 44 — 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, andRomeo. ✔ The MP3 has no or invalid track name extension. 68 ☞ Add the ".MP3" extension to the MP3 track name. ✔ The media ...
Page 45 - The messages shown below display your systems
— 45 — The messages shown below display your systems condition. Eject: No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer.The disc magazine is not completely loaded. E01 ➪ Load the disc magazine properly. No CD in the unit. ➪ Insert the CD. No Disc: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. E02 ➪ L...
Page 46 - FM tuner section; dBμ; CD player section; Specifications subject to change without notice.; Specifications
English — 46 — FM tuner section Frequency range (200 kHz space) ............87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHzUsable 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) ............................
