Kenwood KDC-X998 User manual

IM381_Ref_K_en_00© 2013 JVC KENWOOD Corporation
KDC-X998
KDC-BT958HD
KDC-X898
KDC-BT858U
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U Serial number
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Contents
1. Before use 4
1-1. Safety precaution
1-2. Important information
1-3. Regulatory Compliance
2. Appendix 8
2-1. Specifications
2-2. Trademarks
3. Basic operations 12
3-1. Component names
3-2. Preparations
3-3. How to select the item
3-4. Adjusting the clock
3-5. General operations
4. Audio adjustments (KDC-X898, KDC-
BT858U) 16
4-1. Audio control
4-2. Audio preset
4-3. Audio preset recall
5. DSP settings (KDC-X998, KDC-
BT958HD) 18
5-1. Audio control
5-2. Manual equalizer control
5-3. Car type selection
5-4. Speaker setting
5-5. X’Over setting
5-6. Listening position setting
5-7. Delay time control
5-8. Channel level fine adjustments
5-9. Resetting of DTA Settings
5-10. DSP preset
5-11. DSP preset recall
6. Listen to the iPod 26
6-1. Models of iPods/iPhones that can be
connected to this unit
6-2. Playing music
6-3. Music search
6-4. Alphabet search
6-5. Direct search
6-6. Skip search
6-7. Skip search ratio setting
6-8. Playback mode
6-9. App & iPod mode setting search
7. Pandora® 32
7-1. Requirements Pandora®
7-2. Listening to Pandora®
7-3. Basic operation
7-4. Station search
7-5. Bookmark registration
7-6. New Station Creation
7-7. Deletion of station
7-8. Pandora source control
8. Aha Radio 36
8-1. Requirements Aha™
8-2. Listening to the Aha Radio
8-3. Basic operations
8-4. Station search
8-5. Calling a number in the content
8-6. Aha source control
9. iHeartRadio 40
9-1. Requirements iHeartRadio™
9-2. Listening to the iHeartRadio
9-3. Basic operations
9-4. Station search
9-5. Station scan
9-6. Favorite station delete
9-7. iHeartRadio source control
10. Listen to the CD/ Audio file 44
10-1. Playing music
10-2. Music search
10-3. Skip search
10-4. Skip search ratio setting
10-5. Playback mode
10-6. Direct music search
10-7. Drive change
10-8. About the Audio file
10-9. About the USB device
10-10. About “KENWOOD Music Editor Light” and
“KENWOOD Music Control”
10-11. About the discs used with this unit
10-12. Handling discs
11. Listen to the tuner (KDC-X898, KDC-
BT858U) 50
11-1. Listening to the radio
11-2. Station preset memory
11-3. Auto memory
11-4. Recall preset station
11-5. Tuner setting
11-6. Direct access tuning
11-7. PTY (Program Type)

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12. Listen to the HD Radio™ tuner (KDC-
X998, KDC-BT958HD) 54
12-1. About HD Radio™ Technology
12-2. Listening to the HD Radio tuner
12-3. Station preset memory
12-4. Auto memory
12-5. Recall preset station
12-6. iTunes tagging
12-7. Direct access tuning
12-8. HD Radio tuner setting
13. Display settings 58
13-1. Selecting a display type
13-2. Information display setting
13-3. Illumination color selection
13-4. Adjusting the Illumination color
13-5. Selecting a text display
13-6. Display & Illumination setting
14. General settings 64
14-1. Adjusting the date
14-2. Clock & date display type setting
14-3. Auxiliary input display setting
14-4. Demonstration mode setting
14-5. Initial settings
15. Registering a Bluetooth 68
15-1. About the Bluetooth module
15-2. Registering a Bluetooth device
15-3. Selecting the Bluetooth device you wish to
connect
15-4. Deleting a registered Bluetooth device
15-5. Bluetooth device registration test
16. Hands-free phoning 72
16-1. Receiving a call
16-2. Calling a number in the phone book
16-3. Dialing a number
16-4. Calling a number in the call log
16-5. Speed dialing (Preset dial)
16-6. Registering in the preset dial number list
16-7. During a call
16-8. Clearing the disconnection message
16-9. Voice Control
16-10. Display of phone number types
(categories)
17. Bluetooth audio 78
17-1. Before use
17-2. Basic operations
17-3. Playback mode
18. Bluetooth settings 80
18-1. Registering the PIN code
18-2. Downloading the phone book
18-3. Deleting the phone book
18-4. Displaying the firmware version
18-5. Switching between two connected cell-
phones
18-6. Bluetooth detail setting
19. SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (optional
tuner and service required) 84
19-1. Before use
19-2. Listening to the SiriusXM® Satellite Radio
19-3. Category and channel search
19-4. Channel preset memory
19-5. Preset tuning
19-6. Smart Favorites, Tune Start™
19-7. Direct access tuning
19-8. iTunes tagging
19-9. Parental Lock setting
19-10. Clearing the Parental Lock setting
19-11. Setting Parental Lock for Mature content
19-12. Parental Lock pass code setting
19-13. Setting the Song and Artist Alerts
19-14. Song or Artist setting
19-15. Editing a Song or Artist item
19-16. Delete a Song or Artist item
19-17. SiriusXM® Replay
19-18. Channel skip setting
19-19. Clearing the channel skip setting
19-20. SiriusXM tuner setting
20. Basic operation of remote control 94
20-1. Before using remote control
20-2. Basic opreation
21. Troubleshooting guide 96
21-1. Setting error
21-2. Operation/wiring error
21-3. Error messages

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1. Before use
1-1. Safety precaution
#WARNING
To prevent injuries or a fire, take the following
precautions:
• Stop the car before operating the unit.
• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any
metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside
the unit.
!CAUTION
• Adjust the volume so that you can hear the sound
outside the car. Driving with the volume too high
may cause an accident.
• Wipe off the dirt on the panel with a dry silicon or
soft cloth.
Failure to observe this precaution may result in
damage to the monitor or unit.
• If you experience problems during installation,
consult your Kenwood dealer.
1-2. Important information
Before using the this unit for the first time
This unit is factory-set to operate in the
Demonstration mode initially.
When using this unit for the first time, cancel
the Demonstration mode. Refer to <Cancel the
Demonstration mode> (page 13).
Cleaning the connector
The unit may not function properly if the connectors
between the unit and faceplate are dirty. Detach the
faceplate and clean the connector with a cotton swab
gently, being careful not to damage the connector.
Condensation
When the car is air-conditioned, moisture may collect
on the laser lens. This may cause disc read errors. In
this case, remove the disc and wait for the moisture
to evaporate.
How to reset your unit
If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset
button. The unit returns to the factory settings when
the Reset button is pressed.
Notes
• When you purchase optional accessories, check with
your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they can
work with your model and in your area.
• Characters that conform to ISO 8859-1 can be
displayed.
• The illustrations of the display and 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

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equipment, and some of the images on the display
may be inapplicable.

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1-3. Regulatory Compliance
#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 safety.
JVC KENWOOD Corporation
2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI,
HACHIOJI-SHI, TOKYO, JAPAN
THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES
21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J IN EFFECT AT DATE OF
MANUFACTURE.
Location : Top plate
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.
FCC NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential 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 a
particular installation. If this 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 radio/TV
technician for help.
IC (Industry Canada) Notice
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)This device may not cause interference, and
(2)this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
The term “IC: ” before the certification/ registration
number only signifies that the Industry Canada
technical specification were met.
#CAUTION
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF)
Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and
RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that
it deemed to comply without maximum permissive
exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it
should be installed and operated keeping the radiator
at least 20cm or more away from person’s body
(excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio
transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a
type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the
transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential
radio interference to other users, the antenna type
and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent
isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than
that necessary for successful communication.
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• Contains Transmitter Module
FCC ID : XQN-BTR60X
• Contains Transmitter Module
IC: 9688A-BTR601
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Before use

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CALIFORNIA, USA
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery
which contains
Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Información acerca de la eliminación de
equipos eléctricos y electrónicos al final
de la vida útil (aplicable a los países que
hayan adoptado sistemas independientes
de recogida de residuos)
Los productos con el símbolo de un contenedor con
ruedas tachado no podrán ser desechados como
residuos domésticos.
Los equipos eléctricos y electrónicos al final de la
vida útil, deberán ser reciclados en instalaciones
que puedan dar el tratamiento adecuado a
estos productos y a sus subproductos residuales
correspondientes. Póngase en contacto con su
administración local para obtener información sobre
el punto de recogida más cercano. Un tratamiento
correcto del reciclaje y la eliminación de residuos
ayuda a conservar los recursos y evita al mismo
tiempo efectos perjudiciales en la salud y el medio
ambiente.
Para cumplimiento de la COFETEL:
“La operacion de este equipo esta sujeta a las
siguientes dos condiciones:
(1) es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause
interferencia perjudicial y
(2) este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier
interferencia,
incluyendo la que pueda causar su operacion no
deseada.”

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2. Appendix
2-1. Specifications
FM tuner section
Frequency range (200 kHz step)
: 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB)
: 9.3dBf (0.8 μV/75 Ω)
Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB)
: 10.2 dBf (1.13 μV/75 Ω)
Frequency response (±3 dB)
: 30 Hz – 15 kHz
Signal to Noise ratio
: 75 dB (MONO)
Stereo separation
: 45 dB (1 kHz)
Digital FM tuner section (KDC-X998/
KDC-BT958HD)
Frequency range (200 kHz step)
: 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz
Frequency response (±3 dB)
: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Signal to Noise ratio (STEREO)
: 75 dB
AM tuner section
Frequency range (10 kHz step)
: 530 kHz – 1700 kHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB)
: 28 dBµ (25 µV)
Digital AM tuner section (KDC-X998/
KDC-BT958HD)
Frequency range (10 kHz step)
: 530 kHz – 1700 kHz
Frequency response (±3 dB)
: 40 Hz – 15 kHz
Signal to Noise ratio (STEREO)
: 70 dB
CD player section
Laser diode
: GaAlAs
Digital filter (D/A)
: 8 Times Over Sampling
D/A Converter
: 24 Bit
Spindle speed (Audio files)
: 500 – 200 rpm (CLV)
Wow & Flutter
: Below Measurable Limit
Frequency response (±1 dB)
: 10 Hz – 20 kHz
Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz)
KDC-X998 KDC-X898
: 0.008 %
KDC-BT958HD KDC-BT858U
: 0.010 %
Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz)
KDC-X998 KDC-X898
: 110 dB
KDC-BT958HD KDC-BT858U
: 105 dB
Dynamic range
: 93 dB
MP3 decode
: Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3
WMA decode
: Compliant with Windows Media Audio
AAC decode
: AAC-LC “.m4a” files
USB interface
USB Standard
: USB1.1/ 2.0 (Full speed)
File System
: FAT12/16/ 32
Maximum Supply current
: DC 5 V =1 A
Decode
: MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV

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Audio section
Maximum output power
: 50 W x 4
Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD)
: 22 W x 4
Preout level/ Load (CD)
: 4000 mV/10 kΩ
Preout impedance
: ≤ 600 Ω
Speaker Impedance
: 4 – 8 Ω
Tone
KDC-X998
Band1 : 62.5 Hz ±9 dB
Band2 : 100 Hz ±9 dB
Band3 : 160 Hz ±9 dB
Band4 : 250 Hz ±9 dB
Band5 : 400 Hz ±9 dB
Band6 : 630 Hz ±9 dB
Band7 : 1 kHz ±9 dB
Band8 : 1.6 kHz ±9 dB
Band9 : 2.5 kHz ±9 dB
Band10 : 4 kHz ±9 dB
Band11 : 6.3 kHz ±9 dB
Band12 : 10 kHz ±9 dB
Band13 : 16 kHz ±9 dB
KDC-BT958HD
Band1 : 62.5 Hz ±9 dB
Band2 : 160 Hz ±9 dB
Band3 : 400 Hz ±9 dB
Band4 : 1 kHz ±9 dB
Band5 : 2.5 kHz ±9 dB
Band6 : 6.3 kHz ±9 dB
Band7 : 16 kHz ±9 dB
KDC-X898 KDC-BT858U
Bass : 100 Hz ±8 dB
Middle : 1 kHz ±8 dB
Treble : 12.5 kHz ±8 dB
Bluetooth section
Version
: Bluetooth Ver. 2.1+EDR Certified
Frequency range
: 2.402 – 2.480 GHz
Output Power
: +4dBm (MAX), 0dBm (AVE) Power Class 2
Maximum Communication range
: Line of sight approx.10m (32.8 ft)
Profiles
: HFP (Hands Free Profile)
: SPP (Serial Port Profile)
: PBAP (Phonebook Access Profile)
: OPP (Object Push Profile)
: A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
: AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile)
Auxiliary input
Frequency response (±3 dB)
: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Input Maximum Voltage
: 1200 mV
Input Impedance
: 10 kΩ
General
Operating voltage
: 14.4 V (10.5 – 16V allowable)
Maximum Current consumption
: 10 A
Installation Size (W x H x D)
: 182 x 53 x 159 mm
7-3/16 x 2-1/16 x 6-1/4 inch
Weight
: 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg)
Specifications subject to change without notice.

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2-2. Trademarks
• The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by
the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks
by JVC KENWOOD Corporation is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their
respective owners.
• “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an
electronic accessory has been designed to connect
specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has
been certified by the developer to meet Apple
performance standards. Apple is not responsible for
the operation of this device or its compliance with
safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the
use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect
wireless performance.
• iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch
are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
and other countries.
• iTunes and Safari are trademark of Apple Inc.
• Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are
trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. All rights reserved.
• HD Radio Technology manufactured under
license from iBiquity Digital Corporation. U.S. and
Foreign Patents. HD Radio™ and the HD, HD Radio,
and “Arc” logos are proprietary trademarks of
iBiquity Digital Corp.
• PANDORA, the PANDORA logo, and the Pandora
trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks
of Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission.
• aha, the Aha logo, and the Aha trade dress are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HARMAN
International Industries, used with permission.
• iHeartRadio® is a registered mark of Clear Channel
Broadcasting, Inc. in the United States and other
countries. Such marks are used under license.
• Android and Chrome are trademark of Google Inc.
• BlackBerry®, RIM®, Research In Motion® and related
trademarks, names and logos are the property
of Research In Motion Limited and are registered
and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the
world. Used under license from Research In Motion
Limited.
• Internet Explorer and Windows Media are registered
trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and other countries.
• The “AAC” logo is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories.
Appendix

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3. Basic operations
3-1. Component names
(1) (2) (4)(3)
(5)
(6) (7)
(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)
(1) [1/6] button
When listening to the iPod, audio file, CD, or radio,
press this button to enter the search mode.
In each of the selected modes, press the button to
return to the previous item.
(2) [SRC] button
Press this button to enter source select mode. Refer
to <Source selection> (page 14).
(3) [Control] knob (Volume knob)
In the normal mode, turn the knob to adjust the
volume or press the knob to enter the Function
setting mode.
In the Function mode, turn the knob to select an
item or press the knob to determine the selection.
(4) [R]/ [S] button
Press the button to select an audio file folder or use
it as a Likes/ Dislikes button on Aha etc.
The [R] button can be used to select broadcast
band as well.
(5) [G] button
Press the button to eject the disc.
(6) Disc slot cover
When this cover opens upward, the disc insertion
slot appears
(7) USB terminal (inside of the cover)
Connect an iPod or USB device.
(8) Auxiliary input (inside of the cover)
Connect the output of an external device using a
stereo mini-jack.
(9) REAR USB indicator
When a USB device or iPod is connected to the USB
terminal of the rear, this indicator stays lit. During
playback of the connected device, this indicator
blinks.
(10) [E]/ [F] button
Press the button to select a song or station.
(11) Release button
Press the button to detach the faceplate.
(12) [Ú] button
Press the button to make, answer, or disconnect a
hands-free call.

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3-2. Preparations
Cancel the Demonstration mode
Cancel the Demonstration mode when you use the
unit for the first time after installation.
 Press [Control] knob to cancel the
Demonstration mode when the message “To
cancel DEMO Press the volume knob” appears
(approx. 15 seconds).
 Turn [Control] knob to select the “YES”, and
then press [Control] knob.
The Demonstration mode can also be canceled
in the Function Setting mode. Refer to <14-4.
Demonstration mode setting> (page 65).
Detaching/ Attaching the faceplate
!
• Remove the faceplate at once after pressing the
Release button; otherwise it can fall down due to
vibration.
• The faceplate is a precision component of the unit
and can be damaged by shocks or jolts.
• Keep the faceplate in its case while detached.
• Do not place the faceplate (and case) in areas
exposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or
humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or
the possibility of water splashing.
3-3. How to select the item
For how to select setting items such as a function
setting item, see the following example:
Example: Setting the Date format of the display
 Press [Control] knob.
“Function” appears and enters the Function setting
mode.
 Select the Date Mode function item
Turn [Control] knob to select “Settings”, and
then press [Control] knob.
Next, turn [Control] knob to select “Clock&Date”,
and then press [Control] knob.
Finally, turn [Control] knob to select “Date
Mode”, and then press [Control] knob.
To cancel and return to the previous item, press
[1/6].
 Turn [Control] knob to select a format (7
types), and then press [Control] knob.
Returns to the previous item.
 Press and hold [1/6].
Exits the Function setting mode.
About the description in this manual
• In this manual, operations performed in steps 2 and 3 are
described as follows:
2. Select “Settings” >“Clock&Date” >“Date Mode”
using [Control] knob.
3. Select a format (7 types) using [Control] knob.

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Basic operations
3-5. General operations
Power
Press [SRC] to turn the power ON.
Press and hold [SRC] to turn the power OFF.
Source selection
 Press [SRC].
The currently selected source is displayed and
enters the Source selection mode.
 Select a source using [Control] knob.
Source Display
Standby “STANDBY”
SiriusXM (optional accessory)[1] “SiriusXM”
HD Radio[2] “HD RADIO”
Tuner[3] “TUNER”
USB device connected to front USB terminal “USB(FRONT)”
USB device connected to rear USB terminal “USB(REAR)”
iPod connected to front USB terminal[1] “iPod(FRONT)”
iPod connected to rear USB terminal[1] “iPod(REAR)”
Pandora® of iPod connected to front USB
terminal[1]
“Pandora(FRONT)”
Pandora® of iPod connected to rear USB
terminal[1]
“Pandora(REAR)”
Pandora® of device connected via Bluetooth[1] “Pandora”
iHeartRadio of iPod connected to front USB
terminal [1]
“iHeartRADIO (FRONT)”
iHeartRadio of iPod connected to rear USB
terminal [1]
“iHeartRADIO (REAR)”
iHeartRadio of device connected via
Bluetooth[1]
“iHeartRADIO”
aha™ of iPod connected to front USB
terminal[1]
“aha(FRONT)”
aha™ of iPod connected to rear USB
terminal[1]
“aha(REAR)”
aha™ of device connected via Bluetooth[1] “aha”
Bluetooth audio “BT AUDIO”
CD[1] “CD”
Auxiliary Input “AUX”
[1] This source can be selected only when it can be played.
[2] Function of KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD.
[3] Function of KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U.
Setting the source switching
• Source switching can be set so that pressing [SRC] switches
among sources. For more details, refer to <14-5. Initial
settings> (page 66).
• Source switching can be set so that “Pandora”, “iHeartRADIO”,
“aha”, and “AUX” sources can not be selected when not in
use. For more details, refer to <14-5. Initial settings> (page
66).
3-4. Adjusting the clock
 Press [Control] knob.
Enters the Function setting mode.
 Select “Settings” >“Clock&Date” >“Clock
Adjust” using [Control] knob.
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How
to select the item> (page 13).
 Set the hour using [Control] knob.
 Set the minute using [Control] knob.
Exiting from the Function setting mode
Press and hold [1/6].

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Volume
Turn [Control] knob.
USB terminal
A USB device or iPod can be connected.
The CA-U1EX (Max. 500mA) (optional accessory) is
recommended to connect a USB device.
The KCA-iP102 (optional accessory) is
recommended to connect a iPod.
When connecting devices featuring the Lightning
connector, KCP-iP102 (optional accessory) and
Apple Lightning to 30-pin Adapter are necessary.
Do not keep Apple Lightning to 30-pin Adapter in
your car to avoid the damage by heat.
Auxiliary input
A portable audio device can be connected with
a stereo mini-plug (3.5 mm ø).

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4. Audio adjustments (KDC-X898, KDC-BT858U)
“Detailed Settings”
“HPF” High Pass Filter Through/ 100/ 120/
150 (Hz)
“LPF SubWoofer” Low Pass Filter 85/ 120/ 160/ Through
(Hz)
“SubWoofer
Phase”[4]
Subwoofer Phase Reverse (180°)/
Normal (0°)
“Supreme”[5] Supreme setting OFF/ ON
“Audio Preset” Audio Preset
memory[2]
Recall/ Memory
“Volume Offset” Volume offset –8 — ±0 (dB)
(AUX: -8 — +8)
[1] Function of KDC-X898.
[2] Refer to <4-2. Audio preset> (page 17), <4-3. Audio
preset recall> (page 17).
[3] “User”: The customized Bass, Middle, and Treble settings
are effective.
[4] Displayed only when “LPF SubWoofer” is set to ”85”/
“120”/ “160”.
[5] Audio file source only
 Select a value using [Control] knob.
Exiting from the Function setting mode
Press and hold [1/6].
Adjusting Bass, Middle, and Treble levels
• You can set Bass, Middle, and Treble levels for each source.
4-1. Audio control
You can adjust the audio control items.
 Press [SRC] and select a source other than
Standby (“STANDBY”) using [Control] knob.
Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).
 Press [Control] knob.
Enters the Function setting mode.
 Select “Audio Control” using [Control] knob.
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How
to select the item> (page 13).
 Select a audio control item using [Control]
knob.
Display Audio control item Range
“SubWoofer Level” Subwoofer level –15 — +15 (dB)
“Bass Level” Bass level –8 — +8 (dB)
“Middle Level” Middle level –8 — +8 (dB)
“Treble Level” Treble level –8 — +8 (dB)
“Equalizer PRO”[1]
“Bass Adjust”
“Bass Center FRQ” Bass Center Frequency 60/ 80/ 100/ 200 (Hz)
“Bass Level” Bass level –8 — +8 (dB)
“Bass Q Factor” Bass Q Factor 1.00/ 1.25/ 1.50/ 2.00
“Bass EXT” Bass Extend OFF/ ON
“Middle Adjust”
“Middle Center
FRQ”
Middle Center
Frequency
0.5/ 1.0/ 1.5/ 2.5 (kHz)
“Middle Level” Middle level –8 — +8 (dB)
“Middle Q Factor” Middle Q Factor 0.75/ 1.00/ 1.25
“Treble Adjust”
“Treble Center
FRQ”
Treble Center
Frequency
10.0/ 12.5/ 15.0/
17.5 kHz
“Treble Level” Treble level –8 — +8 (dB)
“Preset Equalizer” Preset Equalizer curve “Drive Equalizer”/
“Top40”/ “Powerful”/
“Rock”/“Pops”/“Easy”/
“Jazz”/ “Natural”/
“User”[3]
“Bass Boost” Bass Boost “OFF”/“Level1”/
“Level2”/ ”Level3”
“Loudness” Loudness “OFF”/“Level1”/
“Level2”
“Balance” Balance Left 15 — Right 15
“Fader” Fader Rear 15 — Front 15
“SubWoofer” Subwoofer output ON/ OFF

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4-3. Audio preset recall
You can recall the Audio control items registered to
the <4-2. Audio preset> (page 17).
 Press [SRC] and select a recall source using
[Control] knob.
Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).
 Press [Control] knob.
Enters the Function setting mode.
 Select “Audio Control” > “Detailed Settings” >
“Audio Preset” > “Recall” using [Control] knob.
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How
to select the item> (page 13).
 Select “YES” using [Control] knob.
“Recall Completed” appears.
Exiting from the Function setting mode
Press and hold [1/6].
4-2. Audio preset
You can register the values set the Audio control
items.
 Set the audio control items
Refer to <4-1. Audio control> (page 16).
 Select “Audio Control” >“Detailed Settings”
>“Audio Preset” >“Memory” using [Control]
knob.
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How
to select the item> (page 13).
 Select “YES” using [Control] knob.
“Memory Completed” appears.
Exiting from the Function setting mode
Press and hold [1/6].
Number of Audio preset memories that can be stored
• Register a pair of Audio preset memories. You cannot
register them by source.
When reset
• When you press the Reset button, audio control values of all
sources will be set to the values registered here.
Audio control items that can be registered
• The following Audio control items can be registered.
“Bass Center FRQ”*, “Bass Level”, “Bass Q Factor”*, “Bass EXT”*,
“Middle Center FRQ”*, “Middle Level”, “Middle Q Factor”*,
“Treble Center FRQ”*, “Treble Level”, “SubWoofer Level”, “HPF”,
“LPF SubWoofer”, “SubWoofer Phase”
*KDC-X898 only

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5. DSP settings (KDC-X998, KDC-BT958HD)
5-1. Audio control
You can adjust the audio control items.
 Press [SRC] and select a source other than
Standby (“STANDBY”) using [Control] knob.
Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).
 Press [Control] knob.
Enters the Function setting mode.
 Select “Audio Control” using [Control] knob.
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How
to select the item> (page 13).
 Select a audio control item using [Control]
knob.
Display Overview
“SubWoofer Level” You can set subwoofer level.
“–15”— “0” —“+15”
“Drive Equalizer”[5] Sets the sound quality to reduce the road
noise.
“ON”/“OFF”
“Preset Equalizer”[1][5] Select from among preset equalizer curves
to set the sound quality.
“User”[2]/ “iPod”(During iPod source
only)/“Top 40”/“Powerful”/ “Rock”/
“Pops”/ “Easy”/ “Jazz”/ “Natural”
“Manual Equalizer”[1][5] Set the equalizer curve manually.
Refer to <5-2. Manual equalizer control>
(page 19).
“Pro Setup”
“DSP Set” Turn on/off the DSP function.
“Bypass”: Disables the DSP function.
“Through”: Enables the DSP function.
“Car Type”[5] To get clear sound, set the sound
environment according to the location and
size of physically installed speakers with
reference to the followings:
<5-3. Car type selection> (page 19)
<5-4. Speaker setting> (page 20)
<5-5. X’Over setting> (page 20)
<5-6. Listening position setting> (page
21)
<5-7. Delay time control> (page 22)
<5-8. Channel level fine adjustments>
(page 23)
“Speaker Setting”[5]
“X’Over”[5]
“DTA Settings”[5]
“Sound Enhancements”[5]
“Supreme”[6] Turns ON/OFF the Supreme function.
Can be set while Audio file source of USB/
CD and iPod source.
“ON”/“OFF”
“Space Enhancer”[3]
[4]
Virtually enhances the sound space using
the DSP.
“OFF”/“Small”/ “Medium”/“Large”
“Sound Realizer”[4] Virtually makes the sound more realistic
using the DSP.
“OFF”/“Level1”/“Level2”/“Level3”
“Sound Elevation”[4] Virtually raises the sound field using
the DSP.
“OFF”/“Low”/ “Middle”/“High”
“Volume offset” Sets each source’s volume as a difference
from the basic volume.
“–8”— “0” (AUX: “–8”— “+8”)
“SubWoofer Mute” Sets the Subwoofer Mute.
“ON”/“OFF”
“Audio Preset” You can register the values set the Audio
control items.
Refer to <5-10. DSP preset> (page
24), <5-11. DSP preset recall> (page
24).
“Bass Boost”[5] Sets the Bass Boost level in 3 steps.
“OFF”/“Level1”/“Level2”/“Level3”
“Loudness”[5] Makes the sounds at high and low
frequencies louder.
“OFF”/“Low”/ “High”
“Balance” Adjusts left/right speaker balance.
“Left15”— “0”— “Right15”
“Fader” Adjusts front/rear speaker balance.
“Rear15”— “0” —“Front15”
(Colored text: Factory setting)
[1] You can select for each source.
[2] “User”: The Equalizer curve set in the section <5-2.
Manual equalizer control> (page 19) is recalled.
[3] This function is not effective for the HD Radio source.
[4] Function of KDC-X998.
[5] Displayed only when “DSP Set” is set to ”Through”.
[6] Audio file source only
 Select a value using [Control] knob.
Exiting from the Function setting mode
Press and hold [1/6].
When you selected “iPod” for “Preset Equalizer”
• When you selected “iPod”for “Preset Equalizer”, next select
an equalizer curve. Select a desired equalizer curve using
[Control] knob from among 22 equalizer curves displayed
after you selected “iPod”.

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5. DSP settings (KDC-X998, KDC-BT958HD)
5-2. Manual equalizer control
You can adjust the equalizer curve manually.
 Press [SRC] and select a source other than
Standby (“STANDBY”) using [Control] knob.
Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).
 Press [Control] knob.
Enters the Function setting mode.
 Select “Audio Control” >“Manual Equalizer”
using [Control] knob.
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How
to select the item> (page 13).
 Select a equalizer control item using [Control]
knob.
Display Description Range
“Gain” Adjust the gain of each band. -9 – 0– +9 dB
“Q Factor”[1] Adjust Q of each band. 1.35/ 1.50/ 2.00
“Bass EXT” –“OFF”/ “ON”
(Colored text: Factory setting)
[1] Function of KDC-X998.
When “Bass EXT” and “Q Factor” are selected, skip
step 5.
 Select a Band using [Control] knob.
KDC-X998
“BAND1”; 62.5 Hz, “BAND2”; 100 Hz,
“BAND3”; 160 Hz, “BAND4”; 250 Hz,
“BAND5”; 400 Hz, “BAND6”; 630 Hz,
“BAND7”; 1 kHz, “BAND8”; 1.6 kHz,
“BAND9”; 2.5 kHz, “BAND10”; 4 kHz,
“BAND11”; 6.3 kHz, “BAND12”; 10 kHz,
“BAND13”; 16kHz
KDC-BT958HD
“BAND1”; 62.5 Hz, “BAND2”; 160 Hz,
“BAND3”; 400 Hz, “BAND4”; 1 kHz,
“BAND5”; 2.5 kHz, “BAND6”; 6.3 kHz,
“BAND7”; 16 kHz
 Select a value using [Control] knob.
Exiting from the Function setting mode
Press and hold [1/6].
When the “Manual Equalizer” item is not displayed
• This function is not available when “iPod”is selected for
“Preset Equalizer”.
5-3. Car type selection
You can compensate the delay of the sound arrival
time by selecting your environment from the car
types.
 Press [SRC] and select a source other than
Standby (“STANDBY”) using [Control] knob.
Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).
 Press [Control] knob.
Enters the Function setting mode.
 Select “Audio Control” >“Pro Setup” >“Car
Type” using [Control] knob.
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How
to select the item> (page 13).
 Select a car type using [Control] knob.
Display Car type
“OFF” Not compensating.
“Compact” Compact car
“Full Size Car” Full size car
“Wagon” Station wagon
“Minivan” Minivan
“SUV” Sport-utility vehicle
“Minivan (Long)” Long Minivan
Exiting from the Function setting mode
Press and hold [1/6].
To set the delay time finely
• You can compensate the distances in more details by using
<5-7. Delay time control> (page 22) function.

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DSP settings (KDC-X998, KDC-BT958HD)
5-4. Speaker setting
The speaker X’Over is automatically set when the
position and size of each speaker are selected from
the following items.
 Press [SRC] and select a source other than
Standby (“STANDBY”) using [Control] knob.
Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).
 Press [Control] knob.
Enters the Function setting mode.
 Select “Audio Control” >“Pro Setup” >
“Speaker Setting” using [Control] knob.
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How
to select the item> (page 13).
 Select a speaker type using [Control] knob.
Speaker type Setting item Setting value
“Front” Front speaker
location
“Door”,“On Dash”, “Under Dash”
“SIZE” Front speaker size
KDC-X998
“O.E.M.”,“3 1/2in”,“4in”, “43/4in”,
“5in”,“6 1/2in”,“63/4in”,“7in”,
“4x6”, “5x7”, “6x8”, “6x9”, “7x10”
KDC-BT958HD
“Small”, “Medium”, “Large”
“TW” Tweeter size
“None”,“Small”, “Medium”, “Large”
“Rear” Rear speaker
location
“Door”, “Rear Deck”
(“2nd Row”,“3rd Row”[1])
“SIZE” Rear speaker size
KDC-X998
“None”,“O.E.M.”, “3 1/2in”, “4in”, “4
3/4in”,“5in”,“6 1/2in”, “63/4in”,
“7in”,“4x6”, “5x7”,“6x8”, “6x9”,
“7x10”
KDC-BT958HD
“None”,“Small”, “Medium”, “Large”
“SubWoofer” “SIZE” Speaker Size Subwoofer
KDC-X998
“None”,“6 1/2inch”, “8inch”,
“10inch”,“12inch”,“15inch Over”
KDC-BT958HD
“None”,“Small”, “Large”
(Colored text: Factory setting)
[1] Value set when“Minivan” or “Minivan (Long)” is selected
as described in <5-3. Car type selection> (page 19).
 Select a setting item using [Control] knob.
 Select a setting value using [Control] knob.
Exiting from the Function setting mode
Press and hold [1/6].
5-5. X’Over setting
Fine adjusting the following setting values
corresponding to the X’Over values set in the
section <5-4. Speaker setting> (page 20).
 Press [SRC] and select a source other than
Standby (“STANDBY”) using [Control] knob.
Refer to <Source selection> (page 14).
 Press [Control] knob.
Enters the Function setting mode.
 Select “Audio Control” >“Pro Setup” >
“X’Over” using [Control] knob.
For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How
to select the item> (page 13).
 Select a speaker type using [Control] knob.
Speaker type Setting item Setting value
“Front” “FC” Front high pass filter
KDC-X998
Through, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90,
100, 120, 150, 180, 220, 250 Hz
KDC-BT958HD
Through, 40, 60, 70, 80, 100, 120,
150, 180, 220 Hz
“SLOPE”[1][2] Front high pass slope
-6, -12, -18, -24 dB/Oct
“GAIN” Front gain
-8 ,-7, -6, -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, 0dB
“Rear” “FC” Rear high pass filter
KDC-X998
Through, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90,
100, 120, 150, 180, 220, 250 Hz
KDC-BT958HD
Through, 40, 60, 70, 80, 100, 120,
150, 180, 220 Hz
“SLOPE”[1][2] Rear high pass slope
-6, -12, -18, -24 dB/Oct
“GAIN” Rear Gain
-8, -7, -6, -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, 0dB
“SubWoofer” “FC” Subwoofer low pass filter
KDC-X998
30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 120,
150, 180, 220, 250, Through Hz
KDC-BT958HD
40, 60, 70, 80, 100, 120, 150, 180,
220, Through Hz
“SLOPE”[1][2] Subwoofer slope
-6, -12, -18, -24 dB/Oct
“GAIN” Subwoofer gain
-8 ,-7, -6, -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, 0dB
“PHASE” Subwoofer phase
“REV”(180°)/“NML”(0°)