Page 2 - English; Contents; Switching
2 | English Contents Warning 4 Safety precautions 5 Notes 7 About CDs 8 Notes on Multi-function Key System 9 Notes on playing MP3/WMA 10 Notes on Sound Management System 12 General features 13 PowerHiding the Control PanelSelecting the SourceVolumeAttenuatorRotary Volume knob operation mode selectTE...
Page 4 - Warning; CAUTION; Location : Bottom Panel; FCC WARNING; • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
4 | English 2 Warning 2 CAUTION 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 ...
Page 5 - Safety precautions
English | 5 Safety precautions 2 CAUTION To prevent damage to the machine, take the following precautions: • Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DC power supply. • Do not open the top or bottom covers of the unit.• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct sunlight or excessive ...
Page 6 - NOTE; Lens Fogging
6 | English 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 ...
Page 7 - Notes; symbol are trademarks of SRS
English | 7 Notes Cleaning the Unit 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. • Applying spray cleaner directly to...
Page 8 - About CDs
8 | English 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-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. When using a ...
Page 9 - Notes on Multi-function Key System; Setting each function
English | 9 Notes on Multi-function Key System Multi-function Key System serves to control various functions with the [2] — [5] buttons.The basic operation of the Multi-function Key System is described below. What’s the Multi-function Key System? This unit is equipped with the Multi-function Key Sys...
Page 10 - Notes on playing MP3/WMA; Acceptable media; Entering ID3 tag; Writing files into a medium
10 | English Notes on playing MP3/WMA Note, however, that the MP3/WMA recording media and formats acceptable are limited. When writing MP3/WMA, pay attention to the following restrictions. Acceptable media The MP3/WMA recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW.When using CD-...
Page 11 - MP3/WMA playing order; Example of a medium’s folder/file hierarchy; When a File Search is executed with file
English | 11 Loading such a medium may produce loud noise to damage the speakers.• Do no attempt to play a medium containing a non-MP3/ WMA file with the MP3/WMA extension.The unit mistakes non-MP3/WMA files for MP3/WMA data as long as they have the MP3/WMA extension. • Do not attempt to play a medi...
Page 12 - Notes on Sound Management System; Set up the speaker; Exit Audio setup mode
12 | English Notes on Sound Management System The KDC-X979 allows you to set up the best sound field to your car using the audio setup. This is the Sound Management System. There are two types of audio setup mode:Easy audio setup (called Easy mode) and Professional audio setup (called PRO mode). Aud...
Page 13 - General features; Power; Turning ON the Power; Hiding the Control Panel; Hiding the control panel; The panel is opened to enable the operation.
English | 13 General features Power Turning ON the Power Turn the vehicle ignition ON. The panel appears. Turing OFF the Power Turn the vehicle ignition OFF or press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. The panel hides. • Do not apply force to the panel during operation. It can cause damage. Hidi...
Page 14 - Selecting the Source; Source required; Display; Volume; Increasing Volume; Attenuator; Turning the volume down quickly.; Rotate the Rotary Volume knob.; TEL Mute; When a call comes in
14 | English General features Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button. Source required Display SIRIUS tuner (Optional accessory) "SIRIUS" Tuner or HD Radio (Optional accessory) "TUNER" or “HD RADIO” CD "Compact Disc" External disc (Optional accessory) "CD Changer"...
Page 15 - Display Mode Switching; Switching the display mode.; Display Mode; Side Graphic Display Switching; Switching the Side graphic Display.; Side graphic display
English | 15 Display Mode Switching Switching the display mode. 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [3] (KDC-MP925/X879)/ [4] (KDC-X979) button.Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 9). 2 Ent...
Page 16 - Text Display Switching; Switching the text display.
16 | English General features Display:A Text Display Switching Switching the text display. 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [3]/ [4] button.Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 9). 2 Ente...
Page 18 - Graphic display/ Spectrum Analyzer display; Wallpaper selecting; Turn the wallpaper scan ON.
18 | English General features Display:B/ Display:C/ Display:D Graphic part/ Spectrum Analyzer Display Switching Switching the graphic Display/ Spectrum analyzer display. 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the...
Page 19 - Enter display control mode; Exit Display Control mode
English | 19 2 Enter display control mode Press the [3]/ [4] ("DISP") button. 3 Select the display mode Press the [2] ("MODE") button. Select the "Display:B"/ "Display:C" display. 4 Select the text Press the [3] ("TEXT") button. • It can also be switched by pr...
Page 20 - Attaching a title to a Station or CD.; Character type; Numbers and symbols; Character; Auxiliary Input Display Setting; The presently selected AUX Name is blinks.
20 | English General features 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 • A title can’t be attached to MD or MP3/WMA media.• Refer to the 'Text Display Switching' (page 16/18) and select either "DNPS" o...
Page 21 - Panel Position Setting; Select the key function section; The panel tilts upwards.; Exit Panel Position Setting mode; Theft Deterrent Panel; Removing the Backpanel
English | 21 Panel Position Setting Setting the angle or back-forward position of the control panel. 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "PNL" is displayed above the [4]/ [5] button. 2 Enter Panel Position Setting mode Press the [4] (&...
Page 22 - Audio Control; st section
22 | English General features Function of the KDC-MP925/KDC-X879 Audio Control 1 Select the source for adjustment Press the [SRC] button. 2 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "AUD" is displayed above the [2] button.Refer to 'Notes on Mu...
Page 23 - nd section; Subwoofer Output; Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF.
English | 23 • * Function of the KDC-X879• 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 frequenc...
Page 24 - Function of the KDC-X979; System Q; Speaker Setting
24 | English General features Function of the KDC-MP925/KDC-X879 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 swit...
Page 25 - Adjustment Item; Dual Zone System
English | 25 In SIRIUS Tuner, External disc, or Auxiliary input source Dual Zone System Makes the sound different for the front channel and rear channel.Output the Internal source sound from either one of the front or rear channels, and the sound of other source from the Dual zone channel. 1 Select ...
Page 26 - Sound management features; Audio control; Dolby ProLogic II setting
26 | English Sound management features Function of the KDC-X979 Audio control 1 Select the source for adjustment Press the [SRC] button. 2 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "AD CTRL" is displayed above the [2] button.Refer to 'Notes on...
Page 28 - operation; Audio setup Item
28 | English Sound management features Function of the KDC-X979 Audio Setup (Easy mode) 1 Selects the Easy mode of Audio setup See the 'Audio Setup' (page 48) and select "Audio Setup: Easy". 2 Select the source for adjustment Press the [SRC] button. 3 Select the key function section Press th...
Page 30 - Audio Setup memory Recall
30 | English Sound management features Function of the KDC-X979 Audio Setup Memory (PRO mode) 1 Selects the PRO mode of Audio setup See the 'Audio Setup' (page 48) and select "Audio Setup: PRO". 2 Select the source for adjustment Press the [SRC] button. 3 Select the key function section Pres...
Page 31 - Tuner features; Tuning Mode; Choose the tuning mode.; Tuning mode; Auto seek; Tuning; Selecting the station.; Select tuner source
English | 31 Tuner features Tuning Mode 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 or...
Page 32 - Function of remote; Direct Access Tuning; Entering the frequency and tuning.; Press the number buttons on the remote.; Station Preset Memory; Putting the station in the memory.; Auto Memory Entry; Calling up the stations in the memory.
32 | English Tuner features Function of remote Direct Access Tuning Entering the frequency and tuning. 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote. "– – – –" is displayed. 3 Enter the frequency Press the number bu...
Page 33 - Enter SNPP mode; The displayed SNPS station is received.; Canceling the SNPP mode
English | 33 Function of Remote SNPP (Station Name Preset Play) Display SNPS and Select the station. 1 Enter SNPP mode Press the [DNPP] button on the remote. When "SNPP" is displayed, SNPS or PS displays in the FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM bands in order. • If the station has no name, the frequency ...
Page 34 - RDS features; Radio Text Scroll; Scrolling the displayed radio text.; Registration of a station as a PTY; Confirming the Program Type; The Program Type is displayed for 5 seconds.; Program Type preset; Presetting the Program Type
34 | English RDS features Radio Text Scroll Scrolling the displayed radio text. Press the [SCRL] button. Registration of a station as a PTY 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 (Progra...
Page 35 - Enter PTY mode; Select the Program Type; Search for the selected Program Type; Exit PTY mode
English | 35 PTY (Program Type) Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station. 1 Enter PTY mode Press the [PTY] button. "PTY Select" is displayed. • This function can't be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception. 2 Select the Program Type Press the [FM] or [AM] button. No. Pr...
Page 36 - When there is no disc inserted; When a disc is inserted
36 | English CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features 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,...
Page 37 - Playing External Disc; Select the display for the disc player you want.; CD player; Pause and play; Fast Forwarding and Reversing; Fast Forwarding; Reversing; Release your finger to play the disc at that point.; Disc Search/Folder Search; Direct Track/File Search; Enter the track/file number; Function of disc changers with remote; Direct Disc Search; Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number.; Enter the disc number
English | 37 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 Disc player "Compact Disc" CD player "CD Changer" CD changer "MD C...
Page 38 - In CD & External disc source; OFF; Repeat play; File Repeat; Scan Play; Function of disc changer; Magazine Random Play
38 | English 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. 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "REP" is displayed above the [...
Page 39 - Folder Select; Displays the current folder name.; Scrolling the folder name display; The disc being displayed is played.; Canceling the DNPP mode
English | 39 Function of MP3/WMA Folder Select Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to. 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "FSEL" is displayed above the [5] button.Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 9). 2 E...
Page 40 - SIRIUS tuner control features; Select SIRIUS Satellite Radio Mode; Selecting SIRIUS Mode; Switching Seek Mode; Sets the seeking mode.; Normal manual seeking control.; Select the channel; Selecting the channel.; Channel Search
40 | English SIRIUS tuner control features Select SIRIUS Satellite Radio Mode Selecting the SIRIUS Satellite Radio Tuner (optional accessory) connected to this unit. Selecting SIRIUS Mode Press the [SRC] button. Select the "SIRIUS" display. • You need to subscribe to SIRIUS to receive the se...
Page 41 - Search down in category; Entering the channel and tuning.; Press the number buttons.; Selecting the Preset Band; Putting the channel in the memory.; Preset Tuning; Calling up the channels in the memory.
English | 41 2 Select the item for adjustment Press the desired [2] — [5] button. Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted switch as shown below. Adjustment Item Button Display Search down in category [2] "CS–" Search up in category [3] "CS+" Search down for cha...
Page 42 - Channel Scan; Start Channel Scan; The channel number display blinks.; Text Scroll for SIRIUS tuner source
42 | English SIRIUS tuner control features Channel Scan Every receivable Channel is checked for 10 seconds. 1 Start Channel Scan Press the [AUTO] button for at least 1 second. The channel number display blinks. 2 Release it when the song you want to listen to is received Press the [AUTO] button for ...
Page 43 - HD Radio control features; Select HD Radio source
English | 43 HD Radio control features Tuning 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...
Page 44 - Select the band for Auto Memory Entry
44 | English HD Radio control features Auto Memory Entry Putting a station with good reception in the memory automatically. 1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. 3 Select th...
Page 45 - Menu system; Menu System; Enter Menu mode; Example: When you want to set the beep sound; Set the menu item
English | 45 Menu system 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 s...
Page 46 - In Standby mode; Security Code; Touch Sensor Tone; Manual Clock Adjustment; The clock display blinks.
46 | English 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 cha...
Page 47 - ] button for at least 1; The date display blinks.; Repeat step 3 and 4 operation and adjust the; Setting the date format.; Selecting the display font.
English | 47 Date Adjustment 1 Select Date Adjust mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the "Date Adjust" display. 2 Enter Date Adjust mode Press the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button for at least 1 second. The date display blinks. 3 Selecting the item (day, month, or year) to adjust Press the [ 4 ...
Page 48 - The display doesn’t dim.
48 | English Menu system Dimmer Dimming this unit’s display automatically when the vehicle light switch is turned ON. Display Setting "Dimmer: ON" The display dims. "Dimmer: OFF" The display doesn’t dim. OFF Wait Time Setting Setting the time until the faceplate hide operation starts...
Page 49 - Built-in Amp Mute Setting; Bass boost level is flat.; Traffic Information; The Traffic Information function is ON.
English | 49 In Standby mode Built-in Amp Mute Setting Toggles ON or OFF the mute control on the built-in amplifier.Turning ON this control enhances the preout quality. Display Setting "AMP Mute: OFF" The built-in amplifier activates. "AMP Mute: ON" The built-in amplifier deactivates...
Page 50 - Select the Receive mode; Built-in Auxiliary input Setting
50 | English Menu system In HD Radio mode Tuning Mode Sets the tuning mode. Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek "Seek mode: Auto 1" Automatic search for a station. Preset station seek "Seek mode: Auto 2" Search in order of the stations in the Preset memory. Manual "Seek mode:...
Page 51 - CD Read Setting; Picture downloading; ] button for at least 2; Gradation Level; Canceling Downloading
English | 51 In Standby mode CD Read Setting When there is a problem on playing a CD with special format, this setting play the CD by force. Display Setting "CD READ: 1" Play CD and MP3/WMA. "CD READ: 2" Play CD by force. • Setting "CD READ: 2" cannot play MP3/WMA. Some music...
Page 52 - AMP Control; Select AMP Control mode; Adjust the AMP Control item; Rotary volume operation select
52 | English Menu system Function of the KDC-X979/KDC-X879When 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 [ ¢ ] but...
Page 53 - Basic Operations of remote; Loading and Replacing the battery; Basic operations; Adjusting the volume.
English | 53 Basic Operations of remote 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. 2 WARNING • S...
Page 54 - In Tuner source; In Disc source; Select the preset band.; In HD Radio source; Tune up or down band.
54 | English Basic Operations of remote In Tuner source [FM]/ [AM] buttons Select the band.Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. [ 4 ]/ [ ¢ ] buttons Tune up or down band. [0] — [9] buttons Press buttons [1] — [6] to recall preset stations. [DIRECT]/ [...
Page 55 - Accessories/ Installation Procedure; Accessories
English | 55 Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories 1 ..........1 2 ..........2 3 ..........4 4 ..........4 5 ..........2 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...
Page 56 - Connecting Wires to Terminals
56 | English Connecting Wires to Terminals ANT. CONT TEL MUTE P.CONT FRONT • L FRONT • R REAR • L REAR • R – + FRONT REAR AUX IN CENTER SUB WOOFER FM/AM antenna input Fuse (10A) Wiring harness(Accessory 1 ) White/Black Gray/Black Green/Black Purple/Black White Gray Green Purple To front left speaker...
Page 57 - Installation; Japanese cars; Refer to the section 'Removing the hard rubber
English | 57 Installation • Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip). • To attach this unit, make sure the front of the control panel faces you and fit it into the mounting sleeve by pressing the four corner...
Page 58 - Locking the Backpanel to the unit; Refer to the Removing the Backpanel function of; Reattach the Backpanel.
58 | English Installation Locking the Backpanel to the unit If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit so that it does not fall off. 1 Refer to the Removing the Backpanel function of the section on 'Theft Deterrent Panel' (page 21) and remove the Backpanel. 2 Insert the panel lock screws i...
Page 59 - Removing the Unit; Removing the hard rubber frame
English | 59 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. 2 When the upper level is removed, remove the lower two locations. • The frame can be remo...
Page 60 - General; Troubleshooting Guide
60 | English 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. General ? The power does not turn ON. ✔ The fuse has blown. ☞ After checking for short circuits in ...
Page 61 - Tuner source
English | 61 ? Even though Synchronize Clock is ON, the clock can’t be adjusted. ✔ The received RDS station isn’t sending time data. ☞ Receive another RDS station. ? The Dimmer function doesn’t work. ✔ The Dimmer wire isn’t connected correctly. ☞ Check the Dimmer wire connection. ? The panel is not ...
Page 62 - HD Radio source
62 | English 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 8). ? The sound skips when an MP3/WMA is being played. ✔ The media is scratched or dirty. ☞ Clean the media, referring to the C...
Page 64 - Specifications
64 | English 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 (±3.0 dB) : 30 Hz – 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) : 70 dB Selectivity (±400 k...
