Page 2 - English; Contents
— 2 — English Contents Safety precautions.............................4About RDS .........................................5About Sirius Satellite radio tuner ......................................5 Notes on playing MP3/WMA .............6Notes on Multi-function Key System ...............................
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; symbol are
— 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; About RDS
• 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 pressed, con...
Page 6 - Notes on playing MP3/WMA; • Transfer bit rate MP3: 8 —320 kbps
English Notes on playing MP3/WMA This unit can play MP3(MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer 3)/WMA. Note,however, that the MP3/WMA recording media and formatsacceptable are limited. When writing MP3/WMA, pay attention tothe following restrictions. Acceptable media The MP3/WMA recording media acceptable to thi...
Page 7 - MP3/WMA playing order; When a File Search is executed with file
— 7 — MP3/WMA playing order When selected for play, Folder Search, File Search, or for FolderSelect, 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 act...
Page 8 - Notes on Multi-function Key System; Setting each function; PNL
— 8 — English Notes on Multi-function Key System Multi-function Key System serves to control various functionswith the [2] — [5] buttons.The basic operation of the Multi-function Key System is describedbelow. What's the Multi-function Key System? This unit is equipped with the Multi-function Key Sys...
Page 9 - About CDs
— 9 — 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. When using ...
Page 10 - Tuner; Selecting the Source; Turning ON the Power; Power; General features
Press the [SRC] button. Source required Display Sirius tuner (Optional accessory) "SIRIUS" Tuner "TUNER" CD "CD" External disc (Optional accessory) "DISC CH"/"DISC" Auxiliary input (Optional accessory) "AUX1" Internal auxiliary input "AUX" Stan...
Page 11 - The panel tilts upwards; Setting the angle or back-forward position of the control panel.; Panel Position Setting; Turning the volume down quickly.; Attenuator; Increasing Volume; Volume
Adjustment Item Button Display The panel tilts upwards [2] "ANG–" The panel tilts downwards [3] "ANG+" The panel slides backward [4] "SLD–" The panel slides forward [5] "SLD+" 4 Exit Panel Position Setting modePress the [RTN] button. The control panel may be interfere...
Page 12 - Audio Control; Speaker type; Speaker Setting; Sound setting; System Q
1 Select the source for adjustmentPress the [SRC] button. Audio Control Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when settingthe speaker type. 1 Enter StandbyPress the [SRC] button. Select the "ALL OFF" display. 2 Enter Speaker Setting modePress the [Q] button. "Speaker Setting&...
Page 13 - st section
6 Adjust the Audio Control itemPress the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button. Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shownbelow. 7 Exit Audio Control modePress the [RTN] button. • The loudness setting can also be adjusted by pressing the [4] button. • WOW can be set when SRS WOW or User memory is...
Page 14 - Bass Q Factor
2nd section [2] button Adjustment Item Display Range Front High Pass Filter "HPF Front" Through/40/60/80/100/120/150/180/220 Hz Rear High Pass Filter "HPF Rear" Through/40/60/80/100/120/150/180/220 Hz [3] button Adjustment Item Display Range Non-Fading "LPF NF" 50/80/120/Thro...
Page 15 - WOW
3rd section [2] button Adjustment Item Display Range Volume offset "Volume Offset" –8 — ±0 [3] button Adjustment Item Display Range Non-Fading level "NF Level" –15 — +15 Non-Fading Phase "NF Phase" Normal (0°)/Reverse (180°) Volume offset: Each source's volume can be set as a...
Page 16 - Switching the display mode.; Display Mode; Display Mode Switching
KDC-X869/MP922 Display Mode Display 4 Exit display control modePress the [RTN] button. • If the [1] — [6] button or the [NEXT] button is pressed while "Display Type C" is selected, "Display Type C" is temporarilyswitched to "Display Type B" and the function item is displayed....
Page 17 - Function of the KDC-X969; Right side graphic display; Right Side Graphic Display Switching
• The setting of this function is available while "Display Type B" or "Display Type C" is selected for the Display mode. • A downloaded movie can be selected when it has been downloaded into this unit.Refer to <Picture downloading> (page 46). • Wallpapers can be changed. This u...
Page 18 - Graphic display; Switching the graphic Display/ Spectrum analyzer & Text display.; Select the Spectrum analyzer & Text display part display; Refer to the table described later for setting items.; Select the wallpaper display; At the wallpaper you want to display; Wallpaper selecting
Graphic display DemonstrationSpectrum analyzer 1Spectrum analyzer 2Spectrum analyzer 3Spectrum analyzer 4Spectrum analyzer 5Graphic Function of the KDC-X869/KDC-MP922 Switching the graphic Display/ Spectrum analyzer & Text display. 1 Select the key function sectionPress the [NEXT] button. Repeat...
Page 20 - Text Display Switching; Left side graphic part; Left Side Graphic Display Switching
Switching the text display. 1 Select the key function sectionPress the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the[3] button.Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 8). 2 Enter display control modePress the [3] ("DISP") button. 3 E...
Page 21 - In Sirius tuner source; The text display in the Upper text display part
In Sirius tuner source Information Display Channel Name "Channel Name" Song Title "Song Title" Artist Name "Artist Name" Composer name "Composer Name" Category Name "Category Name" Label "Label Name" Comment "Comment" Band & Channel Number ...
Page 22 - The text display in the Lower text display part
In Auxiliary input source Information Display Indicator & Clock (KDC-X969 only) "CLOCK" Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S/ANA+CLOCK" Spectrum Analyzer "S/ANA" Date "DATE" In Sirius tuner source Information Display Indicator & Clock (KDC-X969 only) "CLOCK...
Page 23 - Selecting the display font color.; Font Color Select; Switching the information displayed in Standby.; Standby display & Clock; Information; Standby display; Switching the Standby Display
Function of the KDC-X869/KDC-MP922 Selecting the display font color. 1 Select the key function sectionPress the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the[3] button.Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 8). 2 Enter display control modeP...
Page 24 - The presently selected AUX Name is blinks.; Auxiliary Input Display Setting; Repeat steps 3 through 5 and enter the name.; Attaching a title to a Station or CD.
Selecting the display when this device is switched to Auxiliaryinput source. 1 Select Auxiliary input sourcePress the [SRC] button. Select the "AUX"/"AUX1" display. 2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting modePress the [NAME.S] button for at least 2 seconds. The presently selected AU...
Page 25 - Reattaching the Backpanel
• The back panel is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the back panelin its special storage case while detached. • Do not expose the Backpanel or its storage case to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too muc...
Page 26 - Dual Zone System; Hiding the control panel; Hiding the Control Panel
2 Select the key function sectionPress the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "2-ZN" is displayed above the[5] button.Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 8). 3 Enter the Dual Zone System Control modePress the [5] ("2-ZN") button. 4 Select the item ...
Page 27 - Tuner features; AME
Tuner features • The Dual Zone System can be used with the sources shown below.- Internal auxiliary input- KCA-S210A- CA-C1AX- External disc changer/ player- Sirius satellite radio tuner • While Dual Zone System is ON, the setting of Dual Zone System Front or Rear is disabled.Set Dual Zone System Fr...
Page 28 - Putting the station in the memory.; Station Preset Memory; Entering the frequency and tuning.; Desired frequency; Canceling Direct Access Tuning; Direct Access Tuning (Function of remote); Selecting the station.; Tuning; Choose the tuning mode.; Tuning mode; Manual; Tuning Mode
Putting the station in the memory. 1 Select the bandPress the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Select the frequency to put in the memoryPress the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button. 3 Select the key function sectionPress the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "[1]" — "[6]" are displayed above...
Page 29 - Selecting the stations to display SNPS.
Selecting the stations to display SNPS. 1 Enter SNPP modePress the [DNPP] button on the remote. When "SNPP" is displayed, SNPS displays the FM1, FM2, FM3
Page 30 - Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station.; Display; Scrolling the displayed radio text.; Radio Text Scroll; RDS features; SCRL; Program Service name
Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station. 1 Enter PTY modePress the [PTY] button. "PTY Select" is displayed. This function can't be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception. 2 Select the Program TypePress the [FM] or [AM] button. No. Program Type Display 1. Speech "Al...
Page 31 - Presetting the Program Type; Select the Program Type to preset; Calling up the preset Program Type; Enter PTY mode; Program Type preset; Confirming the Program Type; Receive the station you want to register; Registration of a station as a PTY
Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory andcalling it up quickly. Presetting the Program Type 1 Select the Program Type to preset Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 30). 2 Preset the Program TypePress the desired [1] — [6] button for at least 2 seconds. Calling up the preset Prog...
Page 32 - When there is no disc inserted; When a disc is inserted; SRC
When there is no disc inserted 1 Open the panel to insert discPress 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...
Page 33 - Fast Forwarding and Reversing; Pause and play; Playing External Disc
Doing Track/File Search by entering the track/file number. 1 Enter the track/file numberPress the number buttons on the remote. 2 Do Track/File SearchPress the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button. Canceling Direct Track/File Search Press the [ 38 ] button. Direct Track/File Search (Function of remote) (Direct Fil...
Page 34 - Scan Play; In CD & External disc source; Track Repeat; Repeat play; File Repeat; Direct Disc Search
Playing the first part of each song on the disc or MP3/WMAfolder you are listening to and searching for the song you wantto listen to. 1 Select the key function sectionPress the [NEXT] button. Repeat to press the button until "SCAN" is displayed above the[2] button. 2 Start Scan PlayPress th...
Page 35 - Forward / Reverse display; The disc being displayed is played.
Scrolling the displayed CD text, MP3/WMA text, or MD title. Press the [SCRL] button. Text/Title Scroll Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in randomorder. 1 Select the key function sectionPress the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "M.RDM" is displayed abovethe...
Page 37 - Sets the seeking mode.; Normal manual seeking control.; Switching Seek Mode; Selecting Sirius Mode; Select Sirius Satellite Radio Mode; Sirius tuner control features; AUTO
Sets the seeking mode. Press the [AUTO] button. Each time the button is pressed the Seek mode switches asshown below. Display Operation "Seek Mode Channel" Normal manual seeking control. "Seek Mode Preset" Search in order of the channels in thePreset memory. Switching Seek Mode Selec...
Page 38 - Channel Preset Memory; Entering the channel and tuning.; Direct Access Tuning; Selecting the channel and category you want to receive.; Adjustment Item; Search down in category; Channel/Category Search
Putting the channel in the memory. 1 Select the preset bandPress the [FM] button. 2 Select the channel to put in the memoryPress the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button. 3 Select the key function sectionPress the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "[1]" — "[6]" are displayed above th...
Page 39 - Scrolls the displayed channel name and other items.; Text Scroll for Sirius tuner source; Every receivable Channel is checked for 10 seconds.; Channel Scan; Calling up the channels in the memory.; Preset Tuning
Scrolls the displayed channel name and other items. Press the [SCRL] button. Text Scroll for Sirius tuner source Every receivable Channel is checked for 10 seconds. 1 Start Channel ScanPress the [AUTO] button for at least 2 seconds. The channel number display blinks. 2 Release it when the song you w...
Page 40 - Security Code; Example: When you want to set the beep sound select the; Menu System; Menu system
Because authorization by the Security Code is required when it'sremoved from the vehicle, personalizing this unit is by using the Security Code <In Standby mode> Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions.The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. Thereference for the Me...
Page 41 - The clock display blinks.; Manual Clock Adjustment; Touch Sensor Tone; Security Code is a help in preventing theft.
This adjustment can be done when the <Synchronize Clock> (page42) is set as OFF. 1 Select Clock Adjustment modePress the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "Clock Adjust" display. 2 Enter Clock Adjust modePress the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button for at least 1 second. The clock display blinks. 3 A...
Page 42 - Selecting the button illumination color as green or red.; Selectable Illumination; Setting the date format.; Date Mode; The date display blinks.; Date Adjustment; Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this unit's clock.; Synchronize Clock
Selecting the button illumination color as green or red. Display Setting "Button:Red"/"Button Color Red" The illumination color isred. "Button:Green"/"Button Color Green" The illumination color isgreen. Selectable Illumination A red indicator will blink on the unit af...
Page 43 - Font Type Select
Function of the KDC-X969/KDC-X869 Setting display/don't display for the System Q factors (Basscenter frequency, Bass Q factor, Bass extend, Middle centerfrequency, Middle Q factor, and Treble center frequency) inAudio control. Display Setting The System Q factors aren'tdisplayed. "System Q:OFF&#...
Page 44 - Traffic Information; Bass boost level is flat.; Built-in Amp Mute Setting
Switching to traffic information automatically when a trafficbulletin starts even when you aren't listening to the radio. Display Setting "TI:OFF"/"TI OFF" The Traffic Information function is OFF. "TI:ON"/"TI ON" The Traffic Information function is ON. When it's ON, &...
Page 45 - CD Read Setting; Set the Built-in Auxiliary Input function.; Built-in Auxiliary input Setting; Setting the displayed text scroll.; Text Scroll; Displaying the Sirius ID(Electronic Serial Number) display
When there is a problem on playing a CD with special format,this setting play the CD by force. Display Setting "CD READ:1"/"CD READ 1" Play CD and MP3/WMA. "CD READ:2"/"CD READ 2" Play CD by force. Setting "CD READ:2"/"CD READ 2" cannot play MP3/WMA.So...
Page 46 - Picture downloading; Quantity
When the downloading finishes, "Finished Download" isdisplayed. Picture download may take as long as 10 minutes. Canceling Downloading Press the [MENU] button. 8 Exit the downloading modePress the [MENU] button. • Do not operate this unit, while "Data Writing" is displayed, to preven...
Page 47 - Adjusting the volume.; 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. Basic operation...
Page 48 - Each time the button is pressed the song pauses and plays.; In Disc source; Tune up or down band.; In Tuner source
[FM] buttons Select the preset band. [ 4 ]/ [ ¢ ] buttons Search up or down channel. [0] — [9] buttons Press buttons [1] — [6] to recall preset channels. [DIRECT] button Enters and cancels the <Direct Access Tuning> (page 38) mode. In Sirius tuner source [0] — [9] buttons When in <Direct Tr...
Page 49 - External view; Installation Procedure
— 49 — .........2 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 uni...
Page 50 - Connecting Wires to Terminals
ANT CONT ILLUMI EXT. CONT. P.CONT + + + + FRONT L FRONT R REAR L REAR R – + FRONT REAR AUX IN NON FADING English — 50 — FM/AM antenna input 15 Fuse (10A) 27 Wiring harness (Accessory 1 ) 22 Ignition wire (Red) 46 Battery wire (Yellow) Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis) 48 Ignition keyswitch 41 C...
Page 52 - Removing the Unit; Removing the hard rubber frame; For Nissan Car
English — 52 — Removing the Unit Installation (Japanese-cars) Catch Lock Accessory 2 Removal tool ■ Removing the hard rubber frame 2 When the upper level is removed, remove the lower twolocations. The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the same manner. 1 Engage the catch pins on the remova...
Page 53 - Reattach the Backpanel.; Locking the Backpanel to the unit; Remove the screw (M4
— 53 — 3 Reattach the Backpanel. Never insert the panel lock screws (M2 X 1.5 mm) in any other screwholes than the one specified. If you insert them in another hole, it willcontract and may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit. 1 Refer to the Removing the Backpanel function of the se...
Page 54 - General; Troubleshooting Guide
English — 54 — 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 56 - The sound skips when an MP3/WMA is being played.
English — 56 — MP3/WMA source ? Cannot play an MP3/WMA. 67 ✔ The media is scratched or dirty. 69 ☞ Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on<About CDs> (page 9). ? The sound skips when an MP3/WMA is being played. 73-1 ✔ The media is scratched or dirty. ☞ Clean the media, ...
Page 58 - Specifications; dBμ; Specifications subject to change without notice.
English — 58 — Specifications 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) ...............
