Kenwood KDC-MP632U - USB/AAC/WMA/MP3/CD Receiver With External Media... User manual

KDC-X590
KDC-MP632U
KDC-MP532U
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD
MODE D'EMPLOI
REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Kenwood Corporation
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H3'Radio®
'!JREADY
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AAC
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PHATNOISE
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.
Model KDC-X590/MP632U/MP532U
Serial number _
US Residence Only
©864-3343-00/01 (KW)

Contents
Safety precautions 4Switching
the Play mode
Letter. Seek
Notes 5TextlTitle Scroll
About CDs
7HD Radio control features
26
About HD Radio
About AAC, MP3 and WMA
8Tuning
About USB device 10
Menu system
27
Menu System
General features 11
Activating Security Code
Power Deactivating Security Code
Selecting
the Source Touch Sensor Tone
Volume Manual Clock
Adjustment
Attenuator
DSI (Disabled System Indicator)
System QDisplay
Illumination Control
Audio Control
Dimmer
Adjusting the detail of Audio Control Switching
preout
Audio Setup Built-in
Amp Setting
Speaker Setting Dual Zone System Setting
Subwoofer
Output
B.M.S. (Bass Management System)
Switching Display
B.M.5. Frequency Offset
Theft Deterrent Faceplate AMP Control
TEL Mute
CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit)
Receive
mode Setting
Tuner features 17
SIRIUS 10 (ESN) display
Tuning Auxiliary
Input Display Setting
Tuning
Mode
Text Scroll
Direct Access Tuning Built-in Auxiliary
input Setting
Station Preset
Memory
CD Read Setting
Auto Memory Entry Voice Index
Preset Tuning Firmware version display
Unique
10 display
CD/USB device/Audio file/External
Audio Preset Memory
disc control features 19
Audio Preset Recall
Playing
CD & Audio file Demonstration
mode Setting
Playing
USB device
Basic Operations of remote control
35
Playing External Disc
Fast Forwarding and Reversing Accessories/Installation Procedure
38
Track/File Search
Disc Search/Folder Search Connecting Wires
to Terminals
39
DirectTrack/File Search
Direct Disc Search Installation
42
Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat
Scan
Play
Removing the Unit
44
Random Play
Magazine Random Play Troubleshooting Guide
45
All Random Play
Select mode
Specifications
48
File Select mode
Folder Select 1 mode
Folder Select 2 mode
2I English

ACAUTION
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.
Kenwood Corporation
2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI,
HACHIOJI-SHI
TOKYO, JAPAN
KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT
CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS NO.21 CFR
1040.10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J.
Location: Bottom Panel
FCC WARNING
This equipment may generate or use radio
frequency energy. Changes or modifications
to
this equipment may cause harmful interference
unless the modifications
are expressly approved
in
the instruction manual. The user could lose
the authority to operate this equipment if an
unauthorized change or modification is made.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device,
pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable orotection
against harmful interference in aresidential
installation. This
equipment may cause harmful
interference
to radio communications, if it is
not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions. However, there
is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in aparticular
installation. Ifthis
equipment does cause harmful
interference
to radio or television reception, which
can be determined
by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one
or more of the following
measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between
the equipment
and receiver.
•Connect the
equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from
that to which the receiver is
connected.
•Consult the dealer or
an experienced radiolTV
technician for help.
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Safe,ty'precautions
AWARNING
To p.revent injury or fire, take the
following precautions:
• To preventa short circuit, never put or leave any
metallic objects (such
as coins or metal tools)
inside
the unit.
•
Mounting andwiri·rig this product requires
skills
and experienc:e. For safety's sake, leave the'
mou ntinga nd . wi ri ng' work to professiona Is.
Attach thepanel·while.youare on the .
vehicle
The panel lock arm appears when the panel is
removed. Therefore, the panel must be attached
while the electrical system of the car is operating.
ACAUTION
To prevent damage to· the machine, take
the following precautions:
•Make sure to ground the unit to anegative 12V
DC power supply.
•
Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct
sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid
places
with too much dust or the possibility of
water splashing.
•
Do not place the faceplate (and the faceplate
case) in areas exposed
to direct sunlight, excessive
heat
or humidity. Also avoid places with too much
dust or the possibility of water splashing.
•
To prevent deterioration, do not touch the
terminals of the unit or faceplate with your
fingers.
•
Do not subject the faceplate to excessive shock,
as· it is apiece of precision equipment.
• When replacing afuse, only use a new fuse with
the prescribed rating. Using afuse with the wrong
rating may cause your unit to malfunction.
•
Do not apply excessive force to the open
faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so wi(1
cause damage or breakdown.
•
Do not use your own screws. Use only the screws
provided.
If you use the wrong screws, you could
damage the ulllit.
Do Not LO'ad 3-in.. CDs i'n the CD slot
If you try to load a 3 in. CD with its adapter into the
unit, the adapter might separate from the CD and
damage the unit.
About CD players/disc changer:s
connected to this unit
Kenwood disc:changers! CD playersreleased 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/COplayers
released in 1997 or earlier and disc changers made
by other makers cannot be connected tothis unit.
Connecting unsupported disc changers!CD players
to this unit may result in damage.
Set
the "O-N" Switch to the "N" position for the
applicable Kenwood disc changers/ CD players.
The
functions you can use and the information
that can be displayed may differ depending on the
models being connected.
~
• You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if
you connectthem incorrectly.
LX-bus connection
The LX AMP and the sensor unit must be connected
one at atime.
Lens Fogging
When you turnonthe car heater in cold weather,
dew or condensation may form onthe lens in the
CD player of the unit. Called lens fogging, this
condensation
on the lens may not allow CDs to
play. In such asituation, remove the disc and wait
for the condensation to evaporate. If the unit still
does
not operate normally after awhile, consult
your Kenwood dealer.
The "AAC·
logo is trademark of Dolby
Laboratories.
NOTE
This Class Bdigital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.

Notes
- No USB device comes with this unit. You need to
purchase acommercially available USB device. For
the types of available USB devices, refer to <About
USB device> (page 10).
-Ifyou 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 <Activating Security
Code> (page
28) to prevent theft.
-The characters which can be displayed by this
unit
are A-Z 0-9 @ III '%&*+- = , . 1\ < > [] () :;
1\ - {} I ~.
-The illustrations of the display and the panel
appearing in
this manual are examples used to
explain more clearly how the controls are used.
Therefore,
what appears on the display in the
illustrations may differ from what appears on the
display on the actual equipment, and some
of the
illustrations on
the display may be inapplicable.
How to reset your unit
-Ifthe unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset
button.The unit returns to factory settings when
the Reset button is pressed.
-Remove
the USB device before pressing the Reset
button. Pressing the Reset button with the USB
device installed can damage the data contained
in the
USB device. For how to remove the USB
device, refer to <Playing USB device> (page 20).
- Press the Reset button if the disc auto changer
fails
to operate correctly. Normal operation should
be restored.
Cleaning~the Unit·
Ifthe faceplate of this unit is. stained, wipe ,it with a
dry soft
doth such asasiliconcloth.
Ifthe faceplate is stained badly, wipe the ~tain off
with acloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then
wipe it again with aclean soft.drycloth.
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•Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its
mecharii~alJ?Clrts., WIping.thefaceplat~ wIttJa hard dotll
ortlsing; ayolatile liquid suchasthihn~r 'or alcohol may
-scratch the surface or erase characters.
C1eaoin9 th~ Fac~pla~~Termil1als
If the lerrTfin,als~onthe. unit"or;"facepl(3~e get dirty,
wipe
the~ vVlth aclean soft dry cloth.
Before using this u
l1
itfor the first ti't,lf!
This unit is initially sei'bn::theDem'onstration'mode.
When using this
unit for the first time,cancel the
<Demonstration mode Setting> (page 34).
About "Media Mana.ger" of PC application
attached
to KDC-X590/KDC ... MP632U
-"Media Manager" is recorded in the,CD-ROM
attached
to this unit.
-
Refer to the attachedinstall·ationmanualfor the
installation
method of "Media Manage(
- Refer to the user's manual recorded in the
installation
CD~ROM and Help, of "Media Manager"
for
the operation method ofllMedia Manager~'.
-The unit can play COl USB device (hereafter called
"ACDrive media") created
by "Media Manager".
-Refer to thefollowingositefor.theupdated
information of "Media:Manager" ..
http://www.kenwood;rnediamanag·er.jp
•Contact Kenwood for the function and operation
of the "Media Manager".
-"Media Manager"
is aproduct of PhatNoise.
En:gl.ishlS

Notes
About SIRIUS Satellite radio tuner:
Refer to the instruction manualof SIRIUS Satellite
radio tuner
KTC -SR901 /SR902/SR903 (optional
accessory),
when connected; for the operation
method.
•
Refer to the sections of Amodelsfor operations.
FMI
"'7,_ ... iii ..... 5,~i~1
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1 - 6 AM SRC DISPIC.S.
A~o~t'DABTunercontrol
Refer to ~ group on the Instruction manual of DAB
Tuner KTC-9090DAB(optionalaccessory) for the
control method of DAB Tuner function.
However, the following control methods of the
function;for-thi,s'
llnitmay .bedifferentfrom the
Instructionmanual;therefore,referto the following
supplemental·instruction.
<Auto Ensemble Memory Entry>
1
.. Select the preset band for Auto Ensenible
Memory Entry.
2. Press the [AME] button for at ·Ieast2seconds.
Open Auto Ensemble Memdry Entry.
Afterstoring
in the memory finishes, the
number of the pre~set buttons and the
ensemble label are displayed.
<Searching by programmetype and language>
and <Languagesto be displayed> in,
<ProgrammeType (PTY)' Function>
Atthe operationto press [DISPl buttonjuse[AUTO]
button instead.

About CDs
Removing CDs
When removing CDs from this unit, pullthem out
horizontally.
•
CDs with coloring on the recording surface or CDs
that are dirty cannot be used.
•This
unit can only play the CDs with
lillm lillm
DlOITALAUIIIQ ~
This unit may not correctly play discs which do
not have the mark.
•
You cannot playa CD-R or CD-RW that has not
been finalized. (For the finalization process refer to
your CD-RlCD-RW writing software, and your CD-
RlCD-RW recorder'instruction manual.)
CD storage
•Do not place CDs in directsunlight (On the seat
or dashboard etc.) or where the temperature
is
high.
•Store
CDs in their cases.
CDs that cannot be used
• CDs that are not round cannot be used.
When using a new CD
If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs,
use theCD only after removing the burrs with a
ballpoint pen, etc.
Handling CDs
•Do not touch the recording surface of the CD.
• CD-R and CD-RW are easier to damagethan a
normalmusictb. LJse'aCD-R or a'ED-RW' after"
reading the caution items oh:the pat.kage et<::
•Do not stick tape etc. on the CD, or use a CD with
tape stuck on it
CD accessories
0.0 not use, disc,type accessori~s.
CD cleaning
Clean from the center of the disc and move
outward.

The -playable 'AAC/MP3IWMA file (hereafter called
Audio file) and the media format has the following
limitation. The Audio file, which is not conforming
to the specification, may not play normally, or the
file and folder names r0~y'.Qot.9i?el.a.Y; ((~rr,~~t.I¥-
Playable AudiC), file
• AAC, MP3, WMA
&
•Attach the corre~textension for the Audio file.· (AAC:
".M4N, MP3: ".MP3",WMA:".WMN)
• Do not attach the exterisions to files otherthan''the
Audio
file. Ifthe extension is attached, the file, which is
.not the Audio file, will play and outputs aloudhoise,
causing damage to th~speaker. "
•
The files with copy protection cannot be played.
•Audio files cannot be played depending on the encQding
software setting, USB device type, and/orrecording
conditions.
•
The unit may not be compatible with upgrade
of
c0ri1pression format standard and aqditional
specifications.
•
For details on theformats used for USB devices and
restrictions,: refer ,to http://www.kenwood.com/usb/.
Playable AAC file
• l.
m
4a" file encoded by AAC -LC format.
Refer to http://www.kenwood.mediamanager.jp
for the details.
Playable MP3 file
• MPEG 1/2 Audio Layer 3file
• Transfer bit rate: 8-320 kbps
•Sampling frequency: 16, 22.05, 24, 32,44.1, 48 kHz
Playable WMA file '
• The file in accordance with Windows Media Audio
(Except for the file for Windows Media Player 9or
after which applies the new functions)
• Transfer bit rate: 48-192 kbps
•Sampling frequency: 32,44.1,48 kHz
Playable Storage media
• CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW
• USB device
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• CD-RW discs which are qUick formatted by the writing
software cannot
be used.
• When r~cording to the maximum CD-RlRW media
capacity at once, the writing software is set to "Disc at
once".
• For details on the available USB devices, refer to <About
USB device> (page 10).
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Playable CD-R/RW format
• ISO 9660 Level 1/2
•Joliet
• Romeo
• Lo.ng file name.
Playable file forrr-at of USB device ,
• For the formats supported by USB devices, refer to
http://www.kenwood.com/usbl.
The maximum
numberpf characters for
display (CD-R/RWl
F,ile/FQI,der name: 128 characters
MP3 103 Tag/ WMA Contents property:
30 characters
AAC song information: 60characte~s .
~ '.
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• File/Folder name Is the number ofthe characters
including the extensions.
• This unit can display the following versions of MP3 ID3
tag: . version 1.0/ 1.1/ 2.2/ 2.3
• AAC ID3 Tag cannot be displayed.
Limitation of structure for the file and the
folder (CD-R/RW)
•Maximum number of directory levels: 8
•Maximum number of folders: 100
•Maximum number of files per folder: 4096
About partition of the USB device
•While using the USB device, virtual folders are
created to control the partition in the USB device.
These folders appear in the first level (root)
directory as "#:". "#" is an alphabet to identify each
partition.
• Even when the USB device does n'ot have
partition, "A:" folder is created,and audio files are
controlled inside this folder.

Playing order of the Audio file
•The Audio file plays in the order which is written
by
CD writing software. You may be able to set
the playing order: by
writing the play sequence
numbers such
as "01" to "99" at the beginning of
the file name.
•Audio files
are played in the order the files are
written. You can specify the order of playback by
numbering files in afolder and writing
them by
folder.
(USB device)
Example .
o CD (OJ) CJ: Folder
J>CD J>: Audio file
OJ
L-f31
~ J>@
GJ L~®
t=J>@
WtJ>®
~@)
•Playing order
Playing orderafter
J>(f) play
- J>®, J>®, J>@,J>® ...
•File search
Forward file search
during J>@ play
Push the Control knob towards [~] - J>®
•Folder search
Forward foldersearch
during J>@ play
Push the Control knob towards [FM] - GJ, GJ ...
•File select
When the selection
is set to file J>®.
Push the Control knob towards [~]
-J>® ... @),® ...
•Folder select 1
When the selection
is set to directory W, and you
want to skip to the folder ill at the same level.
Push the Control knob towards [~] - OJ
When the selection is setto directory{l], moves
the level
up by folder select.
Push the Control knob towards [AM] - OJ
•Folder select 2
When the selection
is set to directory OJ, and you
want to skip to the folder 0.
Push the Control knpb towards [~] - m, GJ ...
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About USB device
Notes on Use of the USB device
This unit can play audio files stored in the flash
memory and digital audio player that have a USB
port (these devices are referred to·as USB devices in
this document).
The following restrictions are placed on the types
and usage of available USB devices:
Available USB devices
• . USB devices belonging to the USB mass storage
class.
• USB devices whose maximum current
c·onsumption is 500 mA or less.
For the supported formats and USB device types,
refer to http://wwwokenwoodocom/usbl.
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o USB Mass Storage Class:
USB devices that the PC can recognize as an external
storage
without using any special driver or application
software.
•Contact the sales agent as to whether your USB
device conforms to the USB mass storage class
specs.
• Using an unsupported USB device can result in
abnormal playback or display ofthe audio file.
Even if you use the USB device conforming to
the above specs, audio files cannot be played
normally depending on the type or condition of
the USB device.
About the Connection of the USB device
• When connecting the USB device, usage of the
CA-U 1 EX (option) is recommended.
Normal playback is not guaranteed when a cable
other than the USB compatible cable is used.
Connecting acable whose total length is longer
than 5 m can result in abnormal playback.
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o You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub.
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oInstall the USB device in the place where it will not
prevent you from driving your vehi~le properly.
oDo not leave the USB device .in the vehicle for along
time. It can deform or damage due
to direct sunlight,
high temperature, etc.
o Take backups of the audio files used with this unit.
The files can be
eras~d depending on the operating
conditions
of the USB device.
We shall have no compensation for any damage arising
out of erasure of the stored data.
About USB device Operation
• USB device operation is the same as audio
file operation unless otherwise some notice is
indicated.
• USB source is recognized as CD source on the
connected unit.

General features
KENWOOD
Control knob
Clock display
t: ,no::. :t.:: , :'
:: .: : .: ::
=.: ... =. ~f..) = .:
--_ .. ----
. --_. - ---_.
-_ .. _----
._---------
Power
ILOUDI~ .::::~:::=.
-----~-~----
LOUD indicator ATT indicator
Volume
Turning ON the Power
Press the [SRC] button.
Turning OFF the Power
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1second.
Selecting the Source
Press the [SRC] button.
Increasing Volume
Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise.
Decreasing Volume
Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise.
Attenuator
SIRIUS tuner (Optional accessory)
Tuner or HD Radio (Optional accessory)
USB device
CD
External disc (Optional accessory)
Auxiliary input oX-
Auxiliary input (Optional accessory)
Standby (Illumination only mode)
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. * Function of the KDC-MP632U.
"SIRIUS"
"TUNER" or "HD RADIO"
"USB"
"CD"
"CD CH"
"AUX"
"AUX EXT'
"STANDBY"
Turning the volume down quickly.
Press the [ATT] button.
Each time you press the button, the Attenuator
turns
ON and OFF.
When the Attenuator is ON, the "AD" indicator
blinks.
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General features
System QAudio Control
Selecting the best sound setting preset for
different types of music.
1Select the source to set
Press the [SRC] button.
2Select the Sound type
Press the [Q] button.
When you press the button once, the current
sound setting is displayed.
Each time you press the button, the sound
setting alternates.
• * User memory:The values set on the <Audio
Control> (page 12).
KDC -MP532U does not have the User memory
function so the values of Bass, Middle, and Treble set
in audio control are replaced to the System Qvalues
and "USER" is not displayed when the System Q
setting is changed.
•Change each setting value with the <Speaker
Setting> (page 14).
First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.
User memory*
Rock
Pops
Easy
Top 40
Jazz
Natural
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"USER"
"ROCK
'1
"EASY"
"TOP 40"
"JAZZ"
"NATURAL
"
1Select the source to adjust
Press the [SRC] button.
2Enter Audio Control mode
Press the [VOL] knob.
3Select 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.
4Adjust the Basic Audio item
Turn the [VOL] knob.
RearVolume *1,2 "R-VOL" 0- 35
Subwoofer level*1,3,4,S "SW L" -15 -+ 15
Bass level*6 "BAS L" -8 - +8
Middle level*6 "MID L" -8 - +8
Treble level*6 "TRE L" -8 - +8
Balance "BAL" Left 15 - Right 15
Fader*s "FAD" Rear 15 - Front 15
Exit Audio Contra! mode (Vo!ume contro! mode)
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• *1 Function of KDC-X590/MP632U.
• *2 You can control this item when "2Z0N" of <Audio
Setup> (page 14) is set to "ON".
• *3 You can control this item when <Switching preout>
(page 30) is set to "SWPRE SW". (KDC -MP632U only)
• *4 You can control this item when <Subwoofer
Output> (page 15) is set to "SW ON".
• *5 You can control this item when "2Z0N" of <Audio
Setup> (page 14) is set to "OFF".
• *6 You can adjust these items in detail. Refer to
<Adjusting the detail of Audio Control>(Page13).
(KDC-X590 only)
• *6 Source tone memory: Puts the set up value in the
memory per source. (Detail Audio item is included:
KDC -X590 only)
5Exit Audio Control mode
Press any button.
Press a button other than the [VOL] knob and
[AD] button.
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Function of the KDC-X590
Adjusting the detail of Audio
Control
Among the Basic Audio items, you can adjust the
Bass level, Middle level, and Treble level in detail.
1Select the Basic Audio item
Select the desired item to be set in detail from
followings;
•
Bass level
•Middle level
•Treble level
For how to select Basic Audio items, see <Audio
Control> (page
12).
2 ~nter Detail adjustment mode of Audio
Control
Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1second.
3Select the Detail 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.
4Adjust the Detail Audio item
Turn the [VOL] knob.
Bass level
Bass Center Frequency
Bass 0 Factor
Bass Extend
Middle level
IIBAS F
II
IIBAS 011
liB EX
II
40/50/60170/80/100/
120/150 Hz
1.00/1.25/1.5012.00
OFF/ON
Middle Center Frequency IIMID F
I1
Middle 0 Factor IIMID 011
Treble level
Treble Center Frequency 11 TR Ell
0.5/1.0/1.512.0 kHz
1.0/2.0
10.0/12.5/15.0/17.5 kHz
5Exit the Detflil Audio Control mode
Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1second.
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•When you set the Bass Extend to ON, low frequency
response
is extended by 20%.
• You can exit the Audio Control mode at anytime
by pressing any
button except for [VOL] and [AD]
buttons.
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General features
Audio Setup
Setting the Sound system, such as Cross over
Network.
1Select the source to adjust
Press the [SRC] button.
2Enter Audio Setup mode
Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.
3Select the Audio Setup 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.
4Setup the Audio item
Turn the [VOL] knob.
-Adjust the volume of Rear channel by <Audio
Control> (page 12).
-The Audio Control has no effect on sub source.
• You can use the Dual Zone System with the Auxiliary
input sources listed below.
-Internal auxiliary input (KDC-MP632U only)
-Option CA-C1 AXI CA-C2AX (KDC -X590 only)
5Exit Audio Setup mode
Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1second.
Speaker Setting
Fine-tuning so that the System Qvalue is optimal
when
setting the speaker type.
Front High Pass IIHPF
II
Filter*1,3
Rear High Pass Filter*1,3IIHPR
II
Low Pass Filter*l,2,3 11 LPFII
Subwoofer Phase*l,2,3,4 IIPHAS
II
Volume offset IIV-OFF
II
Loudness IILOUD
'!
Dual Zone System*l 112Z0N"
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Through/40*5 /60*5 /80/1 00/
120/150/180/220*5 Hz
Through/ 40*5 /60*5 /80/100/
120/150/180/220*5 Hz
50*5/60/80/100*5/120/
Through Hz
-8-±0
OFF/ON
OFF/ON
1Enter Standby
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the IISTANDBY
II
display.
2Enter Speaker Setting mode
Press the [VOL] knob.
3Select the Speaker type
Turn the [VOL] knob.
Each time you turn the knob, the setting
alternates between the settings shown in the
table below.
4Exit Speaker Setting mode
Press the [VOL] knob.
•Volume offset: Sets each source's volume as a
difference from the basic volume.
•Loudness: Compensates for low and high tones
during low volume.
•*1 Function of KDC-X590/MP632U.
• *2 You can control this item when <Switching preout>
(page 30) is set to "SWPRE SW". (KDC-MP632U only)
• *2 You can control this item when <Subwoofer
Output> (page 15) is set to "SW ON".
• *3 You can control this item when "2Z0N" of <Audio
Setup> (page 14) is set to "OFF".
• *4 You can control this item when Low Pass Filter is not
set to Through.
• *5 KDC-X590 only
•Dual Zone System
Main source and sub source (Auxiliary input) output
Front channel and Rear channel separately.
-Set up the channel of sub source by <Dual Zone
System Setting> (page 30).
-Select Main source by [SRC] button.
-Adjust the volume of Front channel by [VOL] knob.
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OFF
For 5&4 in. speaker
For 6& 6x9 in. speaker
For the OEM speaker
liSP OFF
'!
liSP 5/4
11
liSP 6*9/6
11
"SP OEM"

In Standby/ Auxiliary input source
~
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3Exit Switching Display mode
Press the Control knob.
Function of the KDC-X590/KDC-MP632U
Subwoofer Output
Turning the Subwooferoutput ON or OFF.
Push the Control knob toward [AM] for at
least 2seconds.
Each time you push the knob, Subwoofer output
switches
ON and OFF.
When it is ON, IISW ON
II
is displayed.
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• You can control this function when <Switching
preout> (page 30) is set to "SWPRE SW". (KDC -MP632U
only)
• You can control this function when "2 ZONE" of
<Audio Setup> (page 14) is set to "OFF".
Switching Display
Changing the information displayed.
1Enter Switching Display mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1second.
IIDISP SELl is displayed.
2Select the Display item
Push the Control knob towards [I ..... ]or
[~].
In Tunersource
In
HD Radio source
Station name
Song title/ Artist name/
Album name/ Genre
Frequency
Clock
In SIRIUS tuner source
Channel name
Song title
Artist name
Composer name
Category name
Label name
Comment
Band & Channel number
Clock
Source name
Clock
liST NAME
II
*
IIFREQII
IICLOCK
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IICH NAME
II
IIS0NG
II
IIARTlsr
IICOMPOSER
II
IICATEGORY
'I
'ILABEL
II
IICOMMENT
II
IICH NUM
II
IICLOCK
II
"SRC NAME"
In CD &Externaldisc source
Frequency
Clock
Disc title
Track title
Track number & Play time
Clock
In Audio file source
Song title & Artist name
Album name & Artist name
Folder name
File name
Track number & Play time
Clock
IIFREQII
IICLOCK
II
IID-TITLE
II
*
IIP-TIME
II
IICLOCK
II
IITITLE
II
*
IIFOLDER
II
IIFILE
II
IIP-TIME
II
IICLOCK
II
•When LX-AMP is connected, the item setup by the
Display mode of LX-AMP is displayed. (KDC-X590 only)
• * If the contents of the information cannot be
displayed, Play time or Frequency is displayed.
• If the contents of the information for the SIRIUS
tuner source cannot be displayed, channel number is
displayed.
•Track number at Audio file displays the last 3digits
when it exceeds 1000 songs.
•When you select the clock display, the display setting
of each source will be changed to the clock display.
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General features
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
The faceplate ofthe unit can be detached and
taken with you, helping to deter theft.
Removing the Faceplate
1 Press the Release button.
Drop open the faceplate.
2Drawing the faceplate to left side pull it to
forward and remove it.
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•The faceplate is aprecision piece of equipment and
can be damaged by shocks or jolts.
•Keep the faceplate in its faceplate case while
detached.
•Do not expose the faceplate (and the faceplate case)
to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also
avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of
water splashing.
Reattaching the Faceplate
1Align the shaft on the unit with the
depression on the faceplate.
2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks.
The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to
use the unit.
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TEL Mute
The audio system automatically mutes when a
call comes in.
When acallcomesin
"CALL' is displayed.
The audio system pauses.
Listening to the audio during acall
Press the [SRC] button.
The "CALL' display disappears and the audio
system comes back
ON.
When the call ends
Hang up the phone.
The "CALL' display disappears and the audio
system comes back
ON.
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• To use the TEL Mute feature, you need to hook up
the ,\t1UTE wire to your telephone using acommercial
telephone accessory. Refer to <Connecting Wires to
Terminals> (page 39,40,41).

Tuner features
Frequency display
~
...........
..... : : ..... :.
ST indicator
Tuning Tuning
Mode
Choose the tuning mode.
Press
the [AUTO] button.
Each time you press the button, theTuning
mode alternates between the modes shown in
the table below.
Selecting the station.
1Select tuner source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "TUNER" display.
2Select the band
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].
Each time you push the knob toward [FMJ, it
switches between the
FM 1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
3Tune up or down band
Push the Control knob towards [~] or
[~].
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•During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator
isON.
Auto seek
Preset station seek
Manual
"AUTO 1"
"AUTO 2"
"MANUAL"
Automatic search for a station.
Search in order of the stations
in the Preset memory.
Normal manual tuning control.
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Tuner features
Function of the KDC-X590/KDC-MP632U
Function
of remote control
Direct Access Tuning
Entering the frequency and tuning.
1Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2Enter Direct Access Tuning mode
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote
control.
"- - - -" is displayed.
3Enter the frequency
Press the number buttons on the remote
control.
Example:
IF
Auto Memory Entry
Putting stations with good reception in the
memory automatically.
1Select the band for Auto Memory Entry
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].
2Open Auto Memory Entry
Press the [AME] button for at least 2seconds.
"A-MEMORY" is displayed.
When 6stations
that can be received are put in
the memory, Auto
Memory Entry closes.
Preset Tuning
92.1 MHz (FM)
810 kHz (AM)
[OJ, [9J, [2], [lJ
[OJ, [8], [1], [OJ
Recalling the stations in the memory.
Cancelling DirectAccess Tuning
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote
control.
Station Preset Memory
Putting astation in the memory.
1Select the band
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].
2Select the frequency to put in the memory
Push the Control knob towards [~] or
[~].
3 Put the frequency in the memory
Press the desired [1] -[6] button for at least
2seconds.
The preset number display blinks 1time.
On each band, 1station can be put in the
memory on each [1] - [6] button.
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1Select the band
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].
2Recall the station
Press the desired [1] -[6] button.

CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features
Release button
S.MOOE SCAN ROM!3! REP F .SEL M.ROM
A.ROM
Control knob
Disc number
FOLDER P. LIST ARTIST
[mJ l, ALBUM GENRE
I---I--I--~
Play mode
IN indicator
Track number Play time
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if..) i if..)· C.:: if..) _
.- -..---
----_ ... -
.- .. -_ .. __ .
--..
__ ._-
.. _._.--_ ..
Playing CD It Audio file
When thereis no disc inserted
1 Drop open the faceplate
Press the Release button.
2Insert adisc.
3 Push the faceplate on the left side, and return
it
to its former position.
~
•When the faceplate has been dropped open, it might
interfere with the shift lever or other vehicle function.
If this happens, pay attention to safety and move the
shift lever or take
an appropriate action to remove the
obstacle, then operate the unit.
•Do
not use the unit with the faceplate in the open
condition. If it's used in the open position dust
can
enter the inside part and cause damage.
~
~
•When adisc is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON.
• You can cancel the announcement when selecting
the folder by <Voice Index> (page
33) during the play
of the ACDrive media. (KDC-X590/MP632U only)
When adiscis inserted
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the 11(0
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display.
Pause and play
Press the Control knob.
Each time you press the knobl the audio pauses
or plays.
Eject the disc
1 Drop open the faceplate
Press the Release button.
2Eject the disc
Press the [~] button.
3 Press the faceplate on the left side, and
return
it to its former position.
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CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features
Playing USB device Playing External Disc
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
•There is no sound while the Audio file is being
searched.
• You cannot fast Forwarding and Reversing depending
on AAC file format.
•Disc lOis displayed as "0".
•The functions that can be used and the information
that can be displayed will differ depending on the
external disc players being connected.
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:
CD changer
MD changer "MDCW
"CD CH"
Pause and play
Press the Control knob.
Each time you press the knob, the audio pauses
or plays.
~
~
Fast Forwarding
Hold down toward [~] with the Control
knob.
Release to resume the playback.
Reversing
Hold down toward [~] with the Control
knob.
Release to resume the playback.
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Playing USB device
1Select asource other than the USB device
Press the [SRC] button.
2Connect the USB device.
3Select USB source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "USB" display.
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•Removing the USB device with it selected as asource
can damage the data stored in the USB device.
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• For the types of available USB devices and how to
connect USB devices, refer to <About USB device>
(page 10).
•After you stopped playing afile contained in the USB
device, you can restart playing the file from the point
where you stopped its playback.
Even after removing the USB device, you can restart
playing the file from the point where you stopped
its playback as long as the files contained in the USB
device are all the same.
• Be sure to insert the USB device connector as far as it
will go.
• You can play the disc (ACDrive media) made by Media
Manager by the same operation. (KDC-X590/MP632U
only)
• You can cancel the announcement when selecting
the folder by <Voice Index> (page 33) during the play
of the ACDrive media. (KDC -X590/MP632U only)
Pause and play
Press the Control knob.
Each time you press the knob, the audio pauses
or plays.
Removing the USB device
1Select asource other than the USB device
Press the [SRC] button.
2Remove the USB device.
• You can remove the USB device safely with the unit
power turned off.
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