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Kenwood KDC-X696 CD Player User Manual

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2. 4 eln speaker setting mode Press either the kaa or BPI button to select the type of speaker The setting switches as follows Off Speaker Setting OFF For 6 6x9 in speaker Speaker Setting 6 9 6 inch For 5 4 in speaker Speaker Setting 5 4 inch For the OEM speaker Speaker Setting O E M e In woofer setting mode KDC X917 X817 X717 only Press either the k lt or BPI button to select the type of Sub woofer The setting switches as follows Woofer OFF 12in type A 10in type A 12in type B 10in type B 12in type C 10in type C 8inch 12in type D 10in type D 10 5 Press the Q button to end the speaker setting mode and woofer setting mode In Source mode A Demonstration v Spectrum Analyzer 1 v NOTE e Speaker setting function allows for tuning of bass middle and treble e Woofer setting allows for tuing of high pass filter frequency Spectrum Analyzer 2 low pass filter frequency and non fading level Spectrum Analyzer 3 v Spectrum Analyzer 4 KDC X917 X817 9017 Each source display Graphic KDC X717 In Stand by mode Faceplate Angle Adjustment You can adjust the faceplate angle for easy viewing Sliding the faceplate Demonstration Press the ANG button for at least one second v vt as 7 Date Clock Function indicator v ALL OFF I 7 NOTE A t Please see the menu settings about selecting the display mode For deta
3. AM Each time you press the 1 button the station display DISP CLK switches in the forward direction NAME Each time you press the ke button the station display switches in the reverse direction Stations whose names have not been stored will be displayed as frequencies The program service name will appear for RDS stations KDC X917 X817 only NOTE Changing the Displayed Band Program Service name Pressing the FM button switches between the FM1 FM2 FM3 and AM displays in that order Z Pressing the AM button switches between the displays in the F 1 J ch KEHUDOL reverse direction FADIO Text 2 Once the name is displayed for the station you want to HELIS TI RDS listen to Press the OK button Radio text Reception starts of the displayed station and the station name RDS indicator preset play mode ends Canceling mode during input Press the DNPP button The station name preset play mode is canceled TI indicator 93 RDS features Function of the KDC X917 KDC X817 Description about this indicator for these features can be displayed To scroll manually by setting the Lower Part Display page 12 to Function 1 Press the DISP button to display radio text on the upper part indicator display 2 Pressing the DISP button for at least one second results in one scrolling display of the text NOTE RDS Radio Data System e Please see the menu settings page 33 abou
4. REN NEUN en Ten SND ODO Tuner features Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Direct Access Tuning Station Name Preset SNPS Station Name Preset Play SNPP RDS features RDS Radio Data System arm adio Text Scroll ogram Type PTY Function egistration of a station as a PTY aying CDs aying Other Disc mode Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play 27 External disc control features Track Search Disc Search Track Disc Repeat Track Scan Random Play Text Scroll Presetting Disc Names DNPS Magazine Random Play Direct Track Search Direct Disc Search Disc Name Preset Play DNPP Menu settings Menu System Security Code Touch Sensor Tone Manual Time Adjustment Calendar Adjustment Calendar Mode Memo Mode Automatic Time Adjustment Selectable Illumination Switching Display Mode Icon Spectrum analyzer Select Font Select Brightness level adjustment Time setting for removing he faceplate Built in Amp Mute Control Dual Zone System External Amp Control Traffic Information Function Clean Reception System Circuit CRSC Text Scroll Basic Operations of remote 40 Installation Accessories Installation Procedure Connecting Wires to Terminals Installation non Japanese cars Locking the faceplate to the unit Removing the Unit Installation Japanese cars Troubleshooting Guide Specifications A Warning ACAUTION Use of control
5. Adjust the Bass quality factor Display and setting Bass Q 1 00 1 25 1 50 2 00 Function of the KDC X917 KDC X817 KDC X717 Bass Extend Switch the Bass Extend mode on off Display and setting Bass EXT ON OFF When the bass extend mode is set to on low frequency response is extended by 20 16 Function of the KDC X917 KDC X817 KDC X717 Middle Center Frequency Treble Level Adjust the treble level Adjust the center frequency of the middle Display and setting Display and setting TRE 8 8 MID FRO 0 5 1 0 1 5 2 0 kHz Balance Level Middle Level Adjust the balance level Adjust the middle level Display and setting Display and setting Balance Left 15 Right 15 MID 8 8 Fader Level Function of the KDC X917 KDC X817 KDC X717 Middle Quality Factor Adjust the fader level Adjust the middle quality factor Display and setting Middle O 1 0 2 0 Display and setting Fader Rear 15 Front 15 Function of the KDC X917 KDC X817 KDC X717 Non Fading Level Function of the KDC X917 KDC X817 KDC X717 Adjust the Non fading output level Treble Center Frequency Display and setting Adjust the center frequency of the treble NF Level 15 15 NOTE Display and setting TRE FRO 10 0 12 5 15 0 17 5 kHz e This mode is available only when the non fading output function is set to on e Not available during the
6. Memo Mode You can input the text to be displayed and set the date when that text will appear in the display with the calendar function Display and setting 1 Select the display Memo Mode during the selecting function in the menu mode 2 Press either the I or gt gt button for at least one second to enter the Memo mode The date display will blink 3 Selecting the set of the date and text to be displayed Press the FM and AM button If you want to input a new text select the blank display 4 Entering the month or day setting mode Press the 4 and PI button to enter the month or day setting mode The month display blinks when in month mode the day display blinks when in day setting mode 5 Changing the month or day Press the FM and AM button 6 Entering the text input mode Press the gt button to enter the text input mode The cursor blinks in the position where character input can be made 7 Inputting Changing the text e Moving the cursor Press the ka and gt gt button e Changing the type of characters Press the gt I button Each time the button is pressed the type of characters switches as follows Alphabet upper case A Z v Alphabet lower case a z v Numerals and symbols 0 9 amp lt gt v Special character 5 i i S40U0HC SRT SREGBTLiSaaaG0R ss sii 1 e Selecting the character Press the FM and AM button 8 Press the MENU button to end the Mem
7. You can enter up to 12 characters for each name 6 Press either the NAME button on the main unit or the OK button on the remote The disc name is stored and the disc name preset mode is canceled If you make no entry in a 10 second period the name will be stored with the characters input so far NOTE e The number of discs whose names can be stored will differ depending on the disc changer that is connected Please see your disc changer manual for details Up to 30 CDs can be registered with this unit e Discs are identified by their total length and number of tracks If another disc happens to have the same specifications as one that you have already stored a name for the name will be displayed for it too 30 e f you want to change the name of a disc repeat steps 1 and 2 Function of the KDC X917 KDC X817 KDC X717 to display the name and then repeat steps 3 and 4 to input the Direct Track Search changes e Pressing the reset button erases the disc names stored in this Function of Remote Using the remote directly input the track number that you unit but does not erase the names stored in a disc changer want to listen to 1 Using the number buttons on the remote input the number of the track that you want to listen to The selected track number will blink in the display for 10 seconds If you make no further input in the 10 second period the z 5 number entry mode will auto
8. resulting in malfunction of the unit General features gt KENWOOD cuk MENU Mao AUTO wane OONAN R CLK ATT NF ia LOUD KDC X917 X817 9017 FMi 3ch 95 1 6 0ct Sat Lolk LOUD indicator KDC X717 iT TTL LOUD indicator KDC X917 X817 9017 Description about this indicator for these features can be displayed by setting the Lower Part Display page 12 to Function indicator You can help prevent theft of the unit by reversing the faceplate so that the control panel cannot be seen hiding the unit and shutting off the audio Power ON OFF When you turn your vehicle s ignition on the unit s power will also turn on with the faceplate reversing to show the control panel When you turn your vehicle s ignition off the faceplate will reverse to hide the control panel after a period of time which you have set in the Time setting for removing the faceplate in the menu The unit s power will turn off Alternatively you can remove the faceplate during that period For details refer to the Removing the faceplate page 14 NOTE e When the moving faceplate is hit by an object it will stop and return to its original state Remove the object and repeat the action e The status of the security code function page 34 is display whenever the power is switched on CODE ON Security code has been registered CODE OFF Security code has not b
9. turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTE This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Safety precautions AWARNING ACAUTION IMPORTANT INFORMATION About the disc changer to be To prevent injury or fire take the To prevent damage to the machine connected following precautions take the following precautions To connect a disc changer having the O N e Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully e Make sure to ground the unit to a negative switch to this unit set the O N switch to locked in place Otherwise it may fall out of place when jolted e When extending the ignition battery or ground wires make sure to use automotive grade wires or other wires with a 0 75mm AWG18 or more to prevent wire deterioration and damage to the wire coating e To prevent a short circuit never put or eave any metallic objects such as coins or metal tools inside the unit e f the unit starts to emit smoke or strange smells turn off the power immediately and consult your Kenwood dea
10. Burrs or warped can cause the sound to Do not store CDs in areas exposed to When playing a new CD for the first time skip and the unit to operate direct sunlight such as a car seat or the check that there are not any burrs stuck to incorrectly resulting in worsened dashboard or other hot places A CD R or the perimeter of the disc or in the central A a CD RW is more susceptible than a music hole CDs with burrs stuck on them may not sound quality Take the following CD to damage from high temperatures and load properly or may skip while playing precautions to prevent your CDs from humidity and in some cases may become Remove burrs using a ballpoint pen or a getting scratched or damaged unusable if left in the car for long periods similar utensil of time e Remove CDs from the unit when not ed recorded side of the CD Aton ng to Pern Or a M a the side opposite the label when holding that are removed from their cases or prop t them against something Cleaning CDs If a CD has gotten dirty wipe it off gently using a commercially available cleaning cloth or a soft cotton cloth starting from the center of the disc and moving outward Do e The reflective film on a CD R or a CD RW is not clean CDs with conventional record more fragile than that on an ordinary music cleaners anti static formulas or chemicals CD and may peel off if scratched Fingerprints such as paint thinner or benzene on a CD R or CD RW are also more likely to cause
11. Dual zone system is on 17 Audio control features Function of the KDC X917 KDC X817 KDC X717 NOTE High pass Filter Frequency for Front Output e This mode is available only when the non fading output function Adjust the frequency of the High pass filter for front output is set to on e Not available during the Dual zone system is on Display and setting HPF Front Through 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 100Hz 120Hz 150Hz 180Hz 220Hz NOTE Function of the KDC X917 KDC X817 KDC X717 You can separately set the high pass filter for front and rear Phase for Non Fading Output output including preouts The high pass filter does not affect the Adjust the phase for Non Fading output non fading preout 5 gt Display and setting NF Phase Normal 0 Reverse 180 Function of the KDC X917 KDC X817 KDC X717 High pass Filter Frequency for Rear Output e This mode is available only when the non fading output function is set to on Adjust the frequency of the High pass filter for rear output e Not available during the Dual zone system is on Display and setting HPF Rear Through 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 100Hz 120Hz NoTE Set the sound level of the each source selected by adjusting You can separately set the high pass filter for front and rear the level difference between the basic sound level and the output including preouts The high pass filter does not affect the required lev
12. Manual time adjustment mode The time display will blink 3 Adjusting the hours Press the FM button to advance the hours or press the AM button to make the hours go back e Adjusting the minutes Press the BI button to advance the minutes or press the lt q button to make the minutes go back 4 Press the MENU button to end the Manual Time Adjustment mode Exiting the Manual Time Adjustment mode would start the clock counting 35 Calendar Adjustment Adjust the date for the unit so that you can use the calendar function Display and setting 1 Select the display Date Adjust during the selecting function in the menu system Press either the 44 or gt gt button for at least one second to enter the Calendar adjustment mode The date display will blink Selecting the item day month or year to adjust Press the I or gt gt button The item blinking in the display can be adjusted Adjusting the date Press the FM or AM button The item of the date blinking in the display will change Press the MENU button to end the Calendar Adjustment mode Calendar Mode You can set the date formats of the calendar function Display and setting 1 2 Select the display Date Mode during the selecting function in the menu system Press the kaa and mI button to select the date format you want to show in the display The sample of the date format for today is displayed Menu settings
13. NO PANEL E 77 Mecha Error Hold Error No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer The disc magazine is not completely loaded Load the disc magazine properly No CD in the unit gt Insert the CD No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine Load a disc into the disc magazine No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine Load a disc into the disc magazine The CD is quite dirty The CD is upside down The CD is scratched a lot Clean the CD and load it correctly Nothing has been recorded on the MD No tracks are recorded on the MD although it has a title The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to this unit has been removed gt Replace it The unit is malfunctioning for some reason Press the reset button on the unit If the E 77 code does not disappear consult your nearest service center Something is wrong with the disc magazine Or the unit is malfunctioning for some reason Check the disc magazine And then press the reset button on the unit If the Mecha Error code does not disappear consult your nearest service center The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds 60 C 140 F stopping all operation gt Cool down the unit by opening the windows or turning on the air conditioner As the temperature falls below 60 C 140 F the disc will start playing again If this indicator blinks the CD player is ma
14. disc changers are connected Pausing and Restarting Disc Play Press the gt H button to make the disc pause Press the same button again to start play again NOTE When one disc has finished playing its last track the next disc in the changer will start playing When the last disc in the changer has finished the player will return to the first disc and start playing it Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play Fast Forwarding Disc Play Hold down on the gt i button Release your finger to play the disc at that point Reversing Disc Play Hold down on the I button Release your finger to play the disc at the point You cannot use reverse play between tracks depending on the model being connected Instead the reverse play function is canceled when it reaches the beginning of a track at which point normal play will automatically resume Search forward or backward through the tracks on the disc until you reach the one that you want to listen to Making a Reverse Track Search Press the I button to display the desired track number Press once to search back to the beginning of the current track twice to search back to the beginning of the previous track and so forth Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number NOTE For disc changers Pressing the k button while listening to track 1 will only search back to the beginning of that track The reverse search is not recycled to
15. is severely scratched Something is touching the disc changer Try another disc instead Remove whatever is touching it The CD is scratched or dirty Random play or magazine random play has been selected The setting is not canceled Finalization processing is not being conducted for CD R CD RW The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally If skipping happens at the same place when the car is stopped something with the CD is wrong Clean the CD Press the reset button on the unit see p 4 Turn off random play or magazine random play The settings for these functions remain on until the setting to off or the disc ejected even if the power is turned off or the source changed Conduct finalization processing with CD recorder A non compatible CD changer is being used to play the CD R CD RW If the following situations consult your nearest service center e Even though the disc changer is connected the Disc Changer Mode is not on with AUX showing in the display during the Changer Mode e Even though no device KCA S210A CA C1AX KDC CPS87 KDC CX87 KDC CPS85 KDC CX 85 KDC CPS82 or KDC CX82 is connected the AUX Mode is entered when switching modes Use a CD changer compatible with CD R CD RW to play The following messages are displayed when certain problems are occurring in your system Take the recommended actions Eject No Disc TOC Error Blank DISC No Tr DISC
16. refer to the following for the contents of the adjustment modes NOTE Source tone memory Each source tape CD MD FM AM and disc changer has its own memory in which to store the bass middle treble and N F level settings N F level KDC X917 X817 X717 only The settings made for a particular source are recalled automatically whenever you use that source for example FM mode uses the tone settings made for FM AM for AM etc 3 Adjust each mode Press the 4 gt 1 button Please refer to the following for the adjusting values 4 Press the AUD button to end the control mode e Determining the parameters in the audio control setting would clear all the adjustments made in the System Q and they are replaced with the values in the audio control setting e The following parameters can be set when the System Q function on the menu settings is ON Bass center frequency bass quality factor bass extend middle center frequency middle quality factor and treble center frequency Function of the KDC X917 KDC X817 KDC X717 Bass Center Frequency Adjust the center frequency of the bass Display and setting Bass FRO 60 70 80 100 Only when the bass quality factor is set to 1 00 1 25 or 1 50 150 Only when the bass quality factor is set to 2 00 Hz Bass Level Adjust the bass level Display and setting Bass 8 8 Function of the KDC X917 KDC X817 KDC X717 Bass Quality Factor
17. the last track on the disc Making a Forward Track Search Press the gt gt button to display the desired track number Press once to fast forward to the next track twice to fast forward to the track after that and so forth Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number For disc changers You cannot make a forward track search when listening to the last track on a disc a CD External disc control features Disc Search Function of disc changers NOTE Search forward or backward through the discs in a disc Repeat play is canceled when you eject the disc changer Making a Reverse Disc Search Press the DISC button to display the desired disc number Each time the button is pressed the displayed disc number Successively play the beginning of each track on a disc until decreases by one you find the track that you want to listen to may starts at the beginn ng of the displayed disc Starting the Track Scan Making a Forward Disc Search Press the SCAN button Scan ON is displayed and the first 10 Press the DISC button to display the desired disc number seconds of each track will be played in order Each eh button is pressed the displayed disc number The track number currently being heard blinks in the display increases by one r 4 ai P Stopping to Listen to the Track Being Scanned Flay starts atthe Beginning of tae DIN aise Press the gt I or SCAN button
18. volume up or turning it all the way down deactivates the attenuator function Tuner features aa gt gt TUNE buttons Press the 4 button to make decreasing seeks using the preset tuning mode Press the gt gt button to make increasing seeks using the preset tuning mode Use to move the cursor left o AM FM buttons Press the AM button to select the AM band Press the FM button to select and switch between FM1 FM2 and FM3 bands During station name input selects digits and symbols DIRECT OK button During station name input stores the already input data in memory and ends the input mode During Station name preset play mode selects station Enters and cancels the Direct access tuning mode KDC X917 X817 X717 only DNPP button Enters and cancels gt Il button Enters and cancels the Program Type Selection PTY mode KDC X917 X817 only Selects the type of characters at the time of entering the station name Number letter entry buttons KDC X917 X817 X717 only Press buttons 1 6 to recall preset stations Use to enter letters alphabetical during station name preset Use to enter frequency of the desired station during Direct access tuning mode right during station name input he Station Name Preset Play mode AT Basic Operations of remote CD External disc control features qa gt gt buttons Press the ka button to search through the tracks backward
19. AMP Bass FLT Bass boost level is flat Default setting AMP Bass 6 Bass boost level is low 6dB AMP Bass 12 Bass boost level is high 12dB Clean Reception System Circuit CRSC lt In FM reception of Tuner mode gt As of December 2000 the power amplifiers controllable by the main unit are as follows Temporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono to reduce multi path noise when listening to the FM station KAC X501F PS501F X401 M PS401M X301T PS301T X201T PS201T Display and setting CRSC ON The CRSC is on Default setting CRSC OFF The CRSC is off Function of the KDC X917 KDC X817 NOTE Traffic Information Function Strong electrical fields such as from power lines may cause You can listen to traffic information If you are listening to unstable sound quality when CRSC is turned on In such a tapes or discs they will continue playing until a traffic bulletin situation turn it off is broadcast Display and setting TI ON The Traffic Information function is on When the function is on the TI indicator is turned on When none is being received the TI indicator will blink on and off When a traffic information station is being received the TI indicator will turn on This function permits the CD text MD title Radio text and Calender function to be scrolled and the entire text to be When a traffic bulletin begins to be broadcast Traffic displayed Switching between manu
20. DC X917 X817 9017 menu settings page 33 Disc name DNPS KDC X717 e The same items cannot be selected for both the upper part and Disc Title Function indicator KDC X917 X817 9017 the lower part Disc Title KDC X717 Track Title Function indicator KDC X917 X817 9017 Track Title KDC X717 l only when being preset Units featuring CD text MD only 2243 General features Forced Closing This function prevents tampering with the unit your car is being serviced etc Hiding the unit with the ignition turned on forced closing Press the SRC button for at least one second The faceplate will slide open When the period of time which you have set in the Time setting for removing the faceplate in the menu has passed the faceplate automatically reverses to hide the control panel However you can remove the faceplate during that period For details refer to the Removing the faceplate page 14 e When the closing faceplate is hit by an object the unit will turn off without the faceplate closing all the way Remove the object and press the SRC button to turn the unit back on then turn it off again to have it close properly e Do not try to press the buttons on the control panel as the faceplate is moving as excessive force may damage the unit e During the forced closing of the unit i e having the unit left closed while ignition is turned on the faceplate will not open no ma
21. KENWOOD KDC X917 KDC X817 KDC 9017 KDC X717 CD RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO 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 X917 KDC X817 KDC 9017 KDC X717 Serial number B64 1891 00 KW Contents Safety precautions Handling Compact discs General features Switching Modes Loudness Speaker amp Woofer setting Faceplate Angle Adjustment Switching Full Screen Display Switching the Upper Part Display Switching the Lower Part Display Forced Closing Removing the Faceplate Non Fading Output Audio control features Audio Control Setting Bass Center Frequency Bass Level Bass Quality Factor Bass Extend Middle Center Frequency Middle Level Middle Quality Factor Treble Center Frequency Treble Level Balance Level Fader Level Non Fading L High pass Filter Frequency for Front Ou High pass Filter Frequency for Rear Out Low pass Filter Frequency for Non Fading Output Phase for Non Fading Output Volume Offset
22. NO ACCESS display after inserting a disc magazine try playing it to display the disc name Also note that NO DISC will be displayed when a disc has not been loaded Rapid display forward reverse Press the DISC or DISC button Pressing the DISC button will rapidly display the preset names disc titles in order Pressing the DISC button will rapidly display the preset names disc titles in reverse order 2 When the name appears for the disc you want to play Press the OK button The disc whose name is displayed will be recalled and the disc name preset play DNPP mode will end To cancel DNPP mode Press the DNPP button The disc name preset play DNPP mode will be canceled ac ae Menu settings DISP MENU KDC X917 X817 9017 l Beer on KDC X717 Menu display Menu display TI indicator KDC X917 X817 9017 Description about this indicator for these features can be displayed by setting the Lower Part Display page 12 to Function indicator You can set the defaults for additional functions in the menu mode Make a setting for each function referring to the following operations 1 Enter the menu mode Press the MENU button for at least one second MENU is displayed when the menu mode is entered The function that you can adjust is indicated with the current settings displayed 2 Selecting function to set Press the FM button
23. Press the gt button to search through the tracks forward Use to move the cursor while entering disc name DISC buttons for disc changers Press the DISC button to search through the discs backward Press the DISC button to search through the discs forward Select numbers and symbols while entering disc name gt Il button When a disc is playing this button pauses the play Press the same button again to start play again Selects the type of characters at the time of entering the disc name OK button During disc name input stores the already input data in memory and ends the input mode Selects disc during the disc name preset play mode DNPP button for disc changers Enters and cancels the Disc Name Preset Play mode Number letter entry buttons KDC X917 X817 X717 only Used to specify the track disc number used in direct track disc searches Use to enter letters during disc name preset 42 Accessories External view External view Number of items i AMD oe ROEN 1 ER Pipi 2 Te 1 Ra A 2 Rented 2 ACAUTION Do not use any accessories other than those provided with your unit If you use other accessories you may damage the Number of items AUN onoo Installation Procedure 1 To prevent a short circuit remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the battery Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit Co
24. again to stop the scan and keep NoTE on listening to a track normally Load is displayed when discs are being exchanged on the disc NOTE changer e The track scan function is canceled when you eject the disc e The rack scan function only scans each track on a disc once Track Disc Repeat R laying the track or the di ly being listened t Bandont Elay Speatpaying tne trace or Re cise GUIDE Being istened to Play all the tracks on the current disc in random order Turning Repeat Play On Off Press the REP button to switch repeat track disc play on and 1 Press the RDM button to switch random play on and off off as follows Random ON is displayed when random play is turned on The track number will change over and over in the display as the next track is being selected Track Repeat ON When the track has been selected play will begin Disc Repeat ON Function of disc changers The selected track number blinks in the display as it is being v played Repeat OFF NOTE For disc changers When all the tracks on a certain disc have been played using Track Repeat ON Repeat ON is displayed and the track random play the next disc on the changer will start playing using number blinks in the display when track repeat is on the same function Disc Repeat ON is displayed and the disc number blinks in the display when disc repeat is on 2 To change the track being heard press the gt button Another t
25. al scrolling and automatic Info will be displayed scrolling is permitted If you are listening to a tape or disc when a traffic gt f Display and setting bulletin begins they will automatically be turned off a 1 When the bulletin ends or poor reception is Scroll Auto Automatic scrolling Default setting experienced the tape or disc will begin playing again Scroll Manual Manual scrolling TI OFF The Traffic Information function is off Default setting Switching to a Different Traffic Information Station Use the 44 gt gt buttons to make an auto seek of the TI stations in a certain band 39 KDC X917 X817 X717 MT De 7 KDC 9017 Basic Operations of remote t EN SRC FM DISC EZ e7 TUNE lt TRACK eo TUNE gt h TRACK Pil 2 SRC ATT o e OT TUNE gt gt TRACK Ds AM DISC se Pil ACAUTION Do not set the remote on hot places such as above the dashboard Loading and Replacing the Batteries Use two AAA 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 AWARNING Store unused batteries out of the reach of children Contact a doctor immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed NOTE e The provided ba
26. ant to register Follow the instructions in 2 to enter the program type selection mode 4 Press the NAME button for at least two seconds The station will be registered as a program type allowing it to be the target of frequency seeks just as RDS stations are 5 Press the PTY button to end the program type selection mode 25 CD External disc control features Pil KENWOOD auw scan aom Rep Mapu DISP CLK SCAN REP M RDM DISC NAME RDM tae KDC X917 X817 9017 Disc number Track number Track time po DAS T E3 12 34 EEHWOOD lH Disc title Track title DNPS IN indicator KDC X717 Track number Track time Disc title Track title DNPS IN indicator KDC X917 X817 9017 Description about this indicator for these features can be displayed by setting the Lower Part Display page 12 to Function indicator Playing CDs Playing CDs Press the A EJECT button to slide open the faceplate showing the CD insertion slot Holding the CD with the labeled side facing up insert it in the slot The faceplate will close and the CD will start playing The IN indicator will light when a CD has been inserted Playing CDs Already Inserted Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the CD mode CD is displayed when the CD mode has been selected The CD will start playing Pausing and Restarting CD Play Press the gt I button to make the disc p
27. attery wire are incorrectly connected Connect the wire correctly referring to the section on Connecting Wires to Terminals The faceplate is incorrectly attached Reattach the faceplate correctly See the section on Removing the Faceplate page 14 Refer to t he System Q page and switch it to a function other than Scan mode see p 10 Refer to t he System Q page and switch it to a function other than Scan mode see p 10 48 PROBLEM No sound can be heard or the volume is low The sound quality is poor or distorted ACD ejects as soon as it is loaded The sound skips on aCD A track will not play Can t remove disc POSSIBLE CAUSE Attenuator is turned on SOLUTION Turn off Attenuator The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side Reset the fader or balance settings The input output wires or wiring harness are connected incorrectly Reconnect the input output wires or the wiring harness correctly See the section on Connecting Wires to Terminals The values of Volume offset are low One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car ncrease the values of Volume offset see p 18 Check the speaker wiring The speakers are not wired correctly The CD is upside down Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output erminal is connected to a different speaker Load the CD with the labeled
28. ause Press the same button again to start play again Eject Press CD Press the 4 EJECT button to close the faceplate e Do not attempt to insert a CD into the slot if another one is already there e The unit can only play 5 in CDs If you insert a 3 in CD it will get stuck inside and can cause the unit to malfunction e When the faceplate has been slid open it might interfere with the shift lever or something else If this happens pay attention to safety and move the shift lever or take an appropriate action then operate the unit e The sound will be temporarily muted while the faceplate is moving e When you load a CD and eject it right away the next time you try to insert the CD may not load In such a situation take the CD out for a moment and then reinsert it 26 he A EJECT button The faceplate will slide to eject the Playing Other Disc mode This function permits the connection of optional players and the playing of discs other than the loaded CD in the current unit Playing Discs Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the external disc control mode The disc will start playing NOTE The external disc control mode will differ depending on the unit that is connected Mode Display Examples e CD2 when a CD player is connected e CD CH MD CH DISC when a disc changer is connected e CD CH 1 MD CH1 DISC1 CD CH2 MD CH2 DISC2 when two
29. ch a case try another RDS station 1 Select the display Icon Speana Select during the selecting function in the menu system 2 Pressing the 44 or gt gt button switches the Icon Spectrum analyzer Selectable Illumination You can switch the color of the button illumination between green and red Function of the KDC X917 KDC X817 KDC 9017 Display and setting Button Color Green Button Green You can change the font used on the display Display and setting The color of the illumination is green Button Color Red Button Red The color of the illumination is red 1 Select the display Font Select during the selecting function in the menu system 2 Pressing the lt or gt gt button switches the font on the display Switching Display Mode You can select the display mode of this unit Function of the KDC X717 Brightness level adjustment Display and setting You can adjust the brightness level of the unit separately Display Type A Divide the display into the upper and lower when yourcarslightswiteh has been turned onoroti parts to separately provide different Display and setting information Vertical division display page Bright 0 Bright 10 12 Default setting Display Type B The display will turn on by using only the j ei era l upper part of the display and clock The initial setting value while your ars light switch is turned on Display Type C Use the entir
30. d are generated such as the DNPS DNPP agazine random play and CD Text display ote that none of the KDC C100 KDC C302 C205 C705 and non Kenwood CD changers can be connected ACAUTION You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectly Do Not Load 3 in CDs in 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 NOTE e If you experience problems during installation consult your Kenwood dealer e f the unit fails to operate properly press the RESET button The unit returns to factory settings when the RESET button is pressed If the unit still fails to operate properly after the RESET button has been pressed contact your local KENWOOD dealer for assistance e Press the reset button if the disc auto changer is first controlled and operates incorrectly The original operating condition will return a N A 5 FOOOD teas SCAN RDM REP MADM_AUTOsane Reset button e We recommend the use of the Security Code function see p 34 to prevent theft e 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
31. e SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode ALL OFF is displayed when the standby mode is selected 2 Select the four digits to use in your security code The four digit security code is very important as you will need it to turn the unit on again when the code security function is on Choose the number carefully and do not forget it write it down and keep it separately in a safe place 3 Press the MENU button for at least one second MENU is displayed first and then Security is displayed 4 Press either the k lt or gt gt button for at least one second ENTER will appear in the display for one second indicating the code setting mode has been entered When CODE appears in the display you can start inputting the code 5 Press the preset button and enter the security code that you have selected in step 2 Example Use 3510 as the security code Times pressed Button to press Display 6 Press the DISP button for at least three seconds The security code will be set RE ENTER will appear in the display for one second asking you to enter the code once again for confirmation When CODE appears in the display you can start inputting the code 7 Press the Preset button and input the security code again 8 Press the DISP button again for at least three seconds APPROVED will appear in the display with the security code function turning on From this point on if the
32. e display to provide a single is 5 and while the light is turned off is 10 type of information Full screen display page 11 a7 Menu settings Function ofthe KDC X917 You can dim the display Built in Amp Mute Control lt In Stand by mode gt Toggles on or off the mute control on the built in amplifier NOTE Turning on this control enhances the preout quality The dimmer function is not available for units if the dimmer wire A is not connected Display and setting B E Builtin AMP Mute ON Built in Amp Mute is ON Display and setting __ eae Builtin AMP Mute OFF Built in Amp Mute is OFF Default Dimmer ON The dimmer setting is on Default setting setting Dimmer OFF The dimmer setting is off z Dual Zone System lt in AUX mode gt Time setting for removing the faceplate You can set the interval during which the open control panel cannot reverse to be hidden During the period you have set The following operation allows separate sound sources to the faceplate can be removed from the faceplate bracket control the output of the front and rear speakers The Dual zone system can only be switched on or off when the source is set to the AUX mode Display and setting f Display and setting Off Wait Osec 3sec Default setting 5sec 10sec 15sec 20sec 25sec sec seconds Zone 2 ON The dual zone system function is on Zone 2 OFF The dual zone system funct
33. e presetting disc name function page 30 Note that depending on the unit display may not be possible e lf you try to display the name of a disc that doesn t have one NO NAME is displayed instead e When there is an attempt to display the title of a disc for which the disc title track title has not been recorded NO TEXT is displayed for CD and NO TITLE NO NAME is displayed for MD e f you attempt to display disc title track title when connecting the CD changer not supported for CD text feature caution messages such as NO TEXT or Reading may be displayed e Depending on the type of characters of the CD Text some characters may not be displayable NOTE e Please see the menu settings about selecting the display mode For details refer to the Switching Display Mode page for the menu settings page 33 e The same items cannot be selected for both the upper part and the lower part Switching the Lower Part Display This function switches the type of information on the lower part display when the display mode is vertical division display Each time you press the CLK button the lower part display changes as follows In Tuner mode Spectrum Analyzer1 Spectrum Analyzer2 Clock v Spectrum Analyzer2 Graphic KDC X717 only v Graphic Clock KDC X717 only v Date Function indicator KDC X917 X817 9017 Date KDC X717 v Radio text Function indicator only during RDS station receptio
34. e scrolled and the entire text Music All Music to be displayed The scrolling method differs depending on the 1 News News _ setting of scrolling in the menu 2 Information Information 3 Sports Sports To scroll automatically 4 Talk Talk Press the DISP or CLK button to display radio text on the 5 Rock Rock upper or lower part display 6 Classic Rock Classic Rock The display of the text will be scrolled repeatedly 7 Adult Hits Adult Hits 24 8 Soft Rock Soft Rock 9 Top 40 Top 40 10 Country Country 11 Oldies Oldies 12 Soft Soft 13 Nostalgia Nostalgia 14 Jazz Jazz 15 Classical Classical 16 R amp B Rhythm and Blues 17 Soft R amp B Soft R amp B 18 Language Foreign Language 19 Religious Music Religious Music 20 Religious Talk Religious Talk 21 Personality Personality 22 Public Public 23 College College 24 Weather Weather Speech 1 4 18 20 24 Music 5 17 19 e You can select the type of program directly by pressing a preset button The buttons are factory set to the following type of programs 1 Music 2 Speech 3 News 4 Sports 5 Classical 6 Jazz NOTE Changing the Preset Button Settings for Program Type After selecting the type of program to be stored in a certain preset button press that button for at least two seconds The previously stored data for that button are erased and the new program type is stored 3 Seeki
35. een registered Using the Unit in Vehicles with Covered Consoles e Make sure the console is uncovered while the faceplate is reversed e Do not exert any excess force on the movable parts of the unit including the faceplate as it can cause failure in the unit s mechanism Increasing Volume Press the A button to turn up the volume Decreasing Volume Press the W button to turn down the volume Attenuator This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly Turning Attenuator On Off Press the ATT button to switch the attenuator on and off When the attenuator is off the volume returns to the original level NOTE Turning the volume up or turning it all the way down deactivates the attenuator function Switching Modes Switching Modes Each time you press the SRC source button the mode switches as follows Tuner mode v CD mode v External disc control mode 1 v External disc control mode 2 AUX mode v Standby mode Selecting standby mode Press the SRC button repeatedly and switch to ALL OFF When ALL OFF is displayed the standby mode is activated The standby mode turns all functions off while leaving the power to the unit on Use this mode when you want to have the display illuminated but don t want to listen to anything e The mode switches to the next mode from any mode which cannot be used The external disc control mode will diff
36. el non fading preout Display and setting Volume Offset VOL Offset 8 0 Function of the KDC X917 KDC X817 KDC X717 Low pass Filter Frequency for Non Fading Output Adjust the frequency of the Low pass filter for Non Fading output Display and setting LPF NF 50 Hz 80 Hz 120 Hz Through 18 Tuner features 1 6 AUTO AME lt lt KDC X917 X817 9017 Preset station number Frequency na Il FMi 3ch 94 1 26 Ucttsat Band display ST indicator KDC X717 Preset station number Frequency AUTO indicator Band display 19 ST indicator Tuner features KDC X917 X817 9017 Description about this indicator for these features can be displayed by setting the Lower Part Display page 12 to Function indicator You can choose from three tuning modes auto seek preset station seek and manual The AUTO 1 indicator lights up when auto seek tuning is selected and the AUTO 2 indicator lights when preset station seek tuning is selected KDC X717 only Selecting Tuning Mode Press the AUTO button Each time you press the AUTO button the mode switches as follows Auto 1 Auto Seek Tuning v Auto 2 Preset Station Seek Tuning v Manual Manual Tuning Tuning 1 Press the SRC source button repeatedly to select the tuner mode TUNER is displayed when the tuner mode has been selected 2 Press either the FM
37. er depending on the unit that is connected e To enable the selection of External disc control mode 2 AUX mode you should connect optional switching adapter KCA S210A which allows you to select both External disc control mode 2 and AUX mode or CD changer KDC CPS87 KDC CX87 KDC CPS85 KDC CX85 KDC CPS82 or KDC CX82 or switching adapter CA C1AX which allows you to select AUX mode only During the AUX mode AUX or AUX name display will show in the display When the CA C1AX is being used the AUX Mode will replace the External Disc Control Mode note Selecting AUX name display Pressing the DISP button for at least two seconds during the AUX mode AUX name display is blinked for AUX name selection mode Pressing lt 4 or gt gt button during this mode allows you to select AUX TV VCP GAME or PORTABLE in the AUX mode The AUX name selection mode can be exited by pressing the DISP button or doing nothing for 10 seconds General features This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is turned down The LOUD indicator lights up when the loudness function is on Turning Loudness On Off Press the LOUD button for at least one second to switch the loudness on and off The loudness function does not affect non fading pre out You can recall the best audio setting preset for different types of the music Switching the Preset Sound Setting Each time you press the O but
38. hat a band can receive e FM frequencies can only be input in 0 1 MHz steps and not 0 01 MHz steps Canceling Direct Access Tuning Press the DIRECT button again Tuner features Station Name Preset SNPS You can assign names to radio stations with the Station Preset Memory Up to 32 FM stations and 16 AM stations can be assigned names 1 Adjust the frequency to the station whose name you want to enter 2 Press the NAME button for at least two seconds NAME SET is displayed once the station name preset mode is entered The cursor will blink in the position where letters are entered 3 Press either the 4 or BPI button to move the cursor to the desired position The 444 button moves the cursor to the left and the gt button to the right You can also move the cursor left or right by pressing the ka a or gt gt buttons respectively on the remote 4 Each time the gt H button is pressed the characters to be entered change as listed below Press the FM or AM button to display the desired character Characters that can be displayed are as follows Alphabet upper case A Z v Alphabet lower case a z v ll eer N Vv Numerals and symbols 0 9 amp v Special characters 5 ii sau HE 5aBiibblh ne nore Direct Alphabet Input Function of remote with number letter entry buttons KDC X917 X817 X717 only Direct input can be made of letters alphabe
39. he display for 10 seconds If you make no further input in the 10 second period the number entry mode will automatically be canceled e Input O to select disc 10 e f you input more than two numbers all at once a search will be made only of the last number input e You cannot use the direct disc search function during random play or magazine random play 2 Press either the DISC or DISC button while the number inputted is blinking The disc starts playing Canceling Direct Disc Search While It Is Operating Press the gt H button Disc Name Preset Play DNPP Function of Remote If you have preset the name of a disc that you want to listen to in the disc changer you can look for it by name and start playing it 1 Press the DNPP button on the remote DNPP will appear in the display and the disc name preset play mode is entered The names of all the discs in the disc changer will appear successively in the display for five seconds each Discs whose names have not been preset will appear as NO NAME in the display NOTE e This function can only be used in disc changers that were manufactured or sold as of 1997 Also note that some units cannot provide a display unless the disc name preset has been made by the unit that is playing e Discs in the disc changer that have never been played before will appear as NO ACCESS when the disc names are displayed When you cannot identify a disc because of the
40. ils refer to the Switching Display Mode page for the 1 A menu settings page 33 NOTE Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate under setting 2 Switching Full Screen Display This function switches the type of information on the display in the full screen display mode Each time you press the CLK button the full screen display changes as follows a ER General features Switching the Upper Part Display This function switches the type of information on the upper part display when the display mode is vertical division display Each time you press the DISP button the upper part display changes as follows In Tuner mode Station frequency v SNPS name only when being preset Program Service name only during RDS station reception KDC X917 X817 only v Radio text only during RDS station reception KDC X917 X817 only L NOTE If the RDS station currently tuned to is transmitting no text while the Radio Text Display mode is turned on NO TEXT will appear in the display While awaiting reception Waiting will be displayed AWARNING To prevent accidents drivers should not look at the display while on the road In CD External disc control mode Track Time Disc name DNPS only when being preset Disc Title Units featuring CD text MD only Track Title Units featuring CD text MD only e You can give names to discs through th
41. ion is off Default setting NOTE e You must purchase the optional KCA S210A CA C1AX KDC CPS82 KDC CX82 KDC CPS85 KDC CX85 KDC CPS87 KDC CX87 device before you can use this function Function of the KDC X917 KDC X817 KDC X717 e You can choose to send the AUX input through the rear channel and the unit s tuner or audio source through the front channel When this system is set to on the System O factors Bass e The Bass Middle Treble and Loudness adjustments do not center frequency Bass quality factor Bass extend Middle affect the rear channel center frequency Middle quality factor and Treble center e When the Dual zone system is turned on the External disc frequency appear during the audio control mode control features cannot be used A e When you set the Dual zone system to on while the non fading Display and setting preout is switched on the sound of the non fading preout does System Q ON The System Q factors appear and can be not be outputted adjusted Default setting System Q OFF The System Q factors are not appeared Function of the KDC X917 KDC X817 KDC X717 NOTE External Amp Control e When you are listening to the audio source you cannot change Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the to another TI station main unit e When you turn on the TI function the motorized antenna will extend automatically Display and setting AMP Bass Flat
42. ler e Make sure not to get your fingers caught between the faceplate and the unit e Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it o strong shock The unit may break or crack because it contains glass parts 12V DC power supply Do not open the top or bottom covers of he unit 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 subject the faceplate to excessive shock as it is a piece of precision equipment e When replacing a fuse only use a new one with the prescribed rating Using a fuse with the wrong rating may cause your unit o malfunction e To prevent a short circuit when replacing a use first disconnect the wiring harness Do not place any object between the aceplate and the unit e Do not use your own screws Use only the screws provided If you use the wrong screws you could damage the unit e Do not apply excessive force to the moving aceplate Doing so will cause damage or malfunction e Do not apply excessive force to the open aceplate or place objects on it Doing so will cause damage or breakdown N When you connect a model with no O N switch the converter cord CA DS100 available as an option may be required For details consult your Kenwood dealer If amodel with no O N switch is connected some unavailable functions and information that cannot be displaye
43. lfunctioning Eject the CD and try inseting it again If the CD cannot be ejected press the eject button and hold it in until the CD is ejected 51 Specifications subject to change without notice FM tuner section Frequency range 200 kHz space 87 9 MHz 107 9 MHz Usable sensitivity S N 30dB 9 3d Bf 0 8 uV 75 Q Quieting Sensitivity S N 50dB 15 2dBf 1 6 uV 75 Q Frequency response 3 0 dB 30 Hz 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio MOND nnnnenn 70 dB Selectivity 400 kHz er ipe den sdeey sds gt 80 dB Stereo separation 1 KHZ ennnnnnennenn 40 dB AM tuner section Frequency range 10 kHz space 530 kHz 1700 kHz Usable sensitivity S N 20dB 0 28 dBu 25 uV CD player section Laser diode u anne GaAlAs A 780 nm Digital filter D A eseese 8 Times Over Sampling D APCORVERE ee en Seas tae Beis 1 Bit Spindle Speed y deits as e Weaa odie seed 500 200 rpm CLV Wow amp Flutter Below Measurable Limit Frequency response 1 dB ee 10 Hz 20 kHz Total harmonic distortion 1 KHZ eeeeee 0 01 Signal to Noise ratio 1 KHZ nn 105 dB Dynamic Tange Hs innen 93 dB Channel separation sessnneeeennnnenneeeennnnn 96 dB Audio section
44. matically be canceled Magazine Random Play Function of disc changers f i F 5 2 Press either the lt 4 or gt gt button while the track number is Play the tracks on all the discs in the disc changer in random blinking order The track starts playing 1 Press the M RDM button to switch magazine random play on Canceling Direct Track Search While It Is Operating and off Press the gt H button M Random ON is displayed when magazine random play is NOTE turned on The disc and track numbers will change over and over in the You cannot use the direct track search function during random or display as the next track is being selected magazine random play When the disc track has been selected play will begin The selected disc track number blinks in the display as it is being played 2 To change the track being heard press the gt button Another disc track will be selected and played e Magazine random play is canceled when you eject the disc e The time needed for random selection depends on the number of discs loaded in the disc magazine 37 CD External disc control features Function of the KDC X917 KDC X817 KDC X717 Direct Disc Search Function of disc changers with remote Using the remote directly input the disc number that you want to listen to 1 Using the number buttons on the remote input the number of the disc that you want to listen to The selected disc number will blink in t
45. n KDC X917 X817 only L 4 NOTE NOTE If the RDS station currently tuned to is transmitting no text e You can give names to discs through the presetting disc while the Radio Text Display mode is turned on NO TEXT name function page 30 will appear in the display While awaiting reception Waiting Note that depending on the unit display may not be will be displayed possible A WARNING e f you try to display the name of a disc that doesn t have one NO NAME is displayed instead e When there is an attempt to display the title of a disc for which the disc title track title has not been recorded NO TEXT is displayed for CD and NO TITLE NO NAME is To prevent accidents drivers should not look at the display while on the road In CD External disc control mode displayed for MD e f you attempt to display disc title track title when Spectrum Analyzer connecting the CD changer not supported for CD text feature caution messages such as NO TEXT or Reading may be displayed v 4 Spectrum Analyzer2 Graphic KDC X717 only Denen ee of the CD Text some Spectrum Analyzer2 Clock v Graphic Clock KDC X717 only v Date Function indicator KDC X917 X817 9017 nore gt Date KDC X717 e Please see the menu settings about selecting the display mode v For details refer to the Switching Display Mode page for the Disc name DNPS Function indicator K
46. ng the Selected Program Type Press the 44 or I button to make a seek of frequencies with your selected type of program The display blinks and the seek starts If your selected type of program is found the name or the frequency of the station is displayed and the station is tuned into PTY Found is displayed for about 30 seconds If you make no key input in 30 seconds the PTY selection mode will turn off automatically If no program can be found NO PTY is displayed If you want to select another type of program repeat steps 2 and 3 above Switching to Other Stations with the Same Type of Program When PTY Found is displayed perform auto seek tuning The tuner scans for another station with the same type of program Canceling Program Type Function During Its Operation Press the PTY button Confirming Program Type Press the DISP button The program type of the station currently tuned to will be displayed for five seconds During that time Entry will blink in the display If you tune to frequencies for which no program type has been stored No Entry will be displayed Registration of a station as a PTY You can register a station as a program type To register a non RDS station as a program type 1 Tune your radio to the non RDS station that you want to register as the program type 2 Press the PTY button to enter the program type selection mode 3 Press the FM AM button to select the program type you w
47. ng the Unit E Removing the hard rubber frame Insert the removal tool into the indentations in the hard rubber frame and pull it gently until the lock is released PA l Accessory Removal tool E Removing the Unit 1 Refer to the section Removing the hard rubber frame and then remove the hard rubber frame 2 Remove the Hex head screw with integral washer M4x8 on the back panel 3 Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side as shown Accessory Accessory Removal tool 4 Push upward the removal tool toward the top and pull out the unit halfway whilst pressing towards the inside ACAUTION Be careful to avoid injury from the catch pins on the removal tool 5 Pull the unit all the way out with your hands being careful not to drop it 46 Installation Japanese cars E Installing Radio Bracket in Japanese made Cars J Cars For Nissan Car After aligning the J Car bracket with the factory installed radio bracket tighten the screws ST 8mm Accessory J Car Bracket Accessory follow indications for L R ae Factory installed for Nissan car Radio Bracket For Toyota Car After aligning the factory installed radio bracket tighten the screws S l FT Accessory Factory installed for Toyota car Radio Bracket iu A pair of J Car Brackets Accessory are not used when fitting in a To
48. nnect the speaker wires of the wiring harness Connect the wiring harness wires in the following order ground battery ignition Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit Install the unit in your car Reconnect the battery Press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate once to make the faceplate control panel appear ACAUTION e f your car s ignition does not have an ACC position connect the ignition wires to a power source that can be turned on and off with the ignition key If you connect the ignition wire o a power source with a constant voltage supply as with battery wires the battery may die the console has a lid make sure to install the unit so that he faceplate will not hit the lid when closing and opening the fuse blows first make sure the wires aren t touching to cause a short circuit then replace the old fuse with one with the same rating e Do not let unconnec he car or anything else conduc short circuit do not remove the caps on the ends of the unconnected wires or the terminals e Connect the speaker wires correctly which they correspond The unit may work if you share the wires or gro part in the car e After the unit is installed check whether the brake lamps blinkers wipers etc on the car are working properly e Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar material e Some disc changers need conversion cords for connection See the
49. o Mode e The text you selected automatically appears on the date you set when the unit s power is first turned on Calendar function The DISP button for at least one second scrolls the display once regardless of the text scroll setting Pressing a button other than the DISP button will cause the text to disappear from the display e You can enter up to 32 characters for each text The calendar function can be set up to 30 cases e To delete the date and text setting set both the month and day of the date to 00 or set all of the text to blanks Function of the KDC X917 KDC X817 Automatic Time Adjustment With automatic time adjustment you can set the clock time automatically according to time data sent from RDS stations after receiving RDS signals for several minutes You can also set the time manually if the automatic time adjustment function is turned off Display and setting SYNC ON Automatic time adjustment SYNC OFF Manual time adjustment Default setting 36 Adjusting Time Automatically Tune to a RDS station and receive the signal for several Function of the KDC X917 KDC X817 KDC 9017 minut s Icon Spectrum analyzer Select The clock will adjust automatically to the local time This function permits switching of the spectrum analyzer display NOTE The clock will not adjust automatically if the RDS station tuned to Display and setting is not transmitting time data In su
50. or AM button to select the band Each time you press the FM button the band switches between the FM1 FM2 and FM3 which are used for groups of preset stations Press the AM button to select the AM band 3 e Auto Seek Tuning Press the i button to seek higher frequencies Press the ka button to seek lower frequencies e Preset station seek tuning Press the gt button to move to the next preset station i e the one with the next highest number and the kaa button to move to the last preset station i e the one with the next lowest number e Manual Tuning Press the gt button to increase the frequency by one step Press the 4 button to decrease the frequency by one step NOTE The ST indicator lights up when stereo broadcasts are being received Station Preset Memory Store the frequency of a station You can then recall that station with a single touch of a button 1 Select the band station that you want to have stored 2 Press the button 1 6 that you want to use for the station for at least two seconds The button number blinks once in the display to indicate that the data has been stored Recalling a Preset Station Press the preset station button 1 6 for the desired station The number of the recalled station is displayed NOTE You can store six stations in each of the FM1 FM2 FM3 and AM bands Auto Memory Entry You can automatically store all the recei
51. rack will be selected and played 28 NOTE Random play is canceled when you eject the disc This function permits the text to be scrolled and the entire text to be displayed The scrolling method differs depending on the setting of scrolling in the menu To scroll automatically Press the DISP or CLK button to display the disc or track title on the upper or lower part display The display of the text will be scrolled repeatedly To scroll manually 1 Press the DISP button to display the disc or track title on the upper part display 2 Pressing the DISP button for at least one second results in one scrolling display of the titles NOTE e Please see the menu settings page 33 about switching between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling e You can scroll text when the vertical division display mode has been selected by the switching display mode function For details refer to the Switching Display Mode page for the menu settings page 33 29 CD External disc control features Presetting Disc Names DNPS Store the names of discs to be displayed when played 1 NOTE 2 Play the disc whose name you want to preset This function is not available for disc changers that do not feature the Disc Name Preset function The Disc Name Preset function cannot be used during the Magazine random play as well as while a disc title or track title is displayed P
52. reason keep the faceplate in its special storage case while detached e Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing 14 Reattaching the Faceplate 1 Hold the faceplate so that the control panel faces the front toward you and set the left side of the faceplate in the faceplate bracket ACAUTION Do not set the right side of the faceplate in the faceplate bracket first when reattaching the faceplate Doing so may cause the connector on the faceplate bracket to malfunction 2 Press the right side of the faceplate until it locks Function of the KDC X917 KDC X817 KDC X717 Non Fading Output You can turn the non fading output on and off Turning non fading output On Off Press the NF button for at least one second to set the function ON or OFF NF ON is displayed when the non fading output is set ON Audio control features Haa KDC X917 X817 9017 Selecting mode Setting value I I KDC X717 Selecting mode Setting value 15 Audio control features Audio Control Setting Adjust various parameters of sound quality 1 Press the AUD button for at least one second to enter the control mode 2 Selecting mode Press either the FM or AM button Each time the button is pressed the adjustment mode will change Please
53. ress the NAME button for at least two seconds NAME SET is displayed and the disc name preset mode is entered The cursor blinks in the position where character input can be made Press either the a lt or gt gt button to move the cursor to the desired position The 444 button moves the cursor to the left and the gt button to the right You can also move the cursor left or right by pressing the ka a or gt gt buttons respectively on the remote Each press of the gt H button results in the type of characters that are to be entered changing between alphabet and numerals symbols Press the DISC or DISC button to display the desired character Characters that can be displayed are as follows Alphabet upper case A Z v Alphabet lower case a z v Numerals and symbols 0 9 amp lt gt v Special characters kii Sau R03 82 SSGBLTLTaSaGa0R oF aii Fee NOTE Direct Alphabet Input Function of remote with number letter entry buttons KDC X917 X817 X717 only If the disc changers that were manufactured and sold after 1997 except for KDC C560 are connected you can directly input letters using the number letter entry buttons on the remote Example Use the following table to enter the name DANCE Times pressed Character Button to press 5 Continue steps 3 and 4 until all the characters are chosen for the name NOTE
54. s 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 CHO 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 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
55. section on Safety Precautions for details e Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30 or less r terminals touch metal on ing electricity To prevent a ed wires o o the terminals to be damaged or fail to und them to any metal 43 Connec g Wires to Terminals AWARNING f you connect the ignition wire red and the battery wire yellow to the car chassis ground you may cause a short circuit that in turn may start a fire Always connect those wires to the power source running through the fuse box ACAUTION When only two speakers are being connected to the system connect the connectors either to both the ront output terminals or to both the rear output erminals do not mix front and rear For example if you connect the connector of the left speaker to a ront output terminal do not connect the connector o a rear output terminal Ey 5S gt Rear right output Red I Rear left output White l Non fading right output Red KDC X917 X817 X717 only Non fading left output White KDC X917 X817 X717 only Front right output Red Front left output White INOUJ FM AM antenna input If no connections are made do not let the wire come out from the tab V When using the optional power amplifier connect A Fuse 10A to its power control
56. side up The CD is quite dirty The CD is scratched or dirty Random play has been selected The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed since the vehicle ACC switch was turned OFF 49 Clean the CD referring to the section on Cleaning CDs see p 6 Clean the CD referring to the section on Cleaning CDs see p 6 Turn off random play The disc can only be removed within 10 minutes of the ACC switch being turned OFF If more than 10 minutes has elapsed turn the ACC switch ON again and press the Eject button Troubleshooting Guide CD External disc control mode PROBLEM The disc control mode cannot be selected The specified disc does not play but another one plays instead The sound skips The display shows that the changer is being played but no sound can be heard The specified track will not play Track repeat disc repeat track scan random play and magazine random play start by hemselves Cannot play CD R or CD RW POSSIBLE CAUSE No wire has been connected to the disc changer input terminal on the unit The specified CD is quite dirty SOLUTION Connect the wire to the disc changer input terminal on the unit Clean the CD The CD is upside down Load the CD with the labeled side up The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified disc The disc
57. skipping when the disc is played For these reasons handle the disc very carefully Detailed handling instructions will appear on the CD R or CD RW package read this information carefully before using the disc e Do not stick tape on either side of the CD S gt Tape Do Not Load CD Accessories Do not use commercially available CD accessories that can be loaded into the CD slot such as stabilizers protective sheets or CD cleaning discs since they can cause the unit to malfunction Removing the CD Only remove the CD from the machine in a horizontal direction holding it flat You may damage the surface of the CD if you try pulling it down as it ejects Do Not Use Special Shape CDs e Be sure to use round shape CDs only for this unit and do not use any special shape CDs Use of special shape CDs may cause the unit to malfunction e Be sure to use CDs with disc mark als GEG only for this unit eCD Rs and CD RWs which have not undergone finalization processing cannot be played For more information on finalization processing refer to the manual for your CD R CD RW writing software or CD R CD RW recorder Additionally depending on the recording status it may prove impossible to play certain CDs recorded on CD R or CD RW Do Not Use CDs with Sticker on the Labeled Side Do not use the CD with the label sticker stuck on it Using such a CD may cause the CD to be deformed and the sticker to peel off
58. t switching z a between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling RDS is a service used by radio stations to transmit data e You can scroll text when the vertical division display mode has outside normal radio broadcast signals F i been selected by the switching display mode function When an RDS station is received you can immediately find For details refer to the Switching Display Mode page for the out what kind of data is being transmitted by looking at the menu settings page 33 program service name which appears in the display after the i frequency The RDS indicator turns on when an RDS station is being received Program Type PTY Function Conduct auto seek tuning only on those stations with selected kinds of programs 1 Press the PTY button PTY Select is displayed once the program type selection mode is entered When an emergency transmission announcing disasters etc is made the current function will be interrupted to allow the warning to be received under the following conditions during tuner reception or when the Traffic Information NOTE function is turned on You cannot use this function while the traffic bulletin is received 2 Select the type of program to be received e Press either the FM or AM buttons repeatedly to select the type of program you want to listen to The selection includes Radio Text Scroll Speech All Speech This function permits the text to b
59. te to the unit so that it does not fall off follow the directions below Firewall or metal support 1 Refer to the function Removing the faceplate page 14 and remove the faceplate 2 Insert the provided screw into the hole at the center of the bottom side of the faceplate which you have removed from the unit Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in Accessory eo P Phillips truss head sheet Accessory place 3 Refer to the section Removing the faceplate page 14 and metal screw Metal mounting then reattaching the faceplate commercially strap ACAUTION available Never insert the taptite screws 82 x 4 mm in any other NOTE screw holes than the one specified If you insert it in another hole it will contract and may cause damage to the mechanical Mak that th it is i Il ly in place If th ees ake sure that the unit is installed securely in place e satis inside tHE unit unit is unstable it may malfunction for example the sound may skip ACAUTION 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 corners of the hard rubber frame at the same time Do not apply strong pressure to other sections than the corners otherwise troubles such as the impossibility of opening or closing the panel may result 45 Removi
60. terminal Depending on what antenna you are using connect P CONT Power control wire Blue White either to the control terminal of the motor antenna or to the power terminal for the booster amplifier of the film type antenna To car light control switch i i ANT CONT Motor antenna control wire Blue um Dimmer control wire Orange White To EXT AMP CONT terminal of the amplifier it having the external amp control function Ignition key switch er EXT Ben w CONT External amplifier control wire Pink Black KDC X917 X817 X717 only Car fuse box Main fuse ACS fan Car fuse box Ignition wire Red t Battery wire Yellow To KENWOOD disc changer DAB control input KPA SD 100 KPA HD100 KPA SS100 NOTE To connect these leads refer to the relevant instruction manuals Wiring harness Accessory White Black To front left speaker White Gray Black Fo e Gray To front right speaker Green Black To rear left REAR L speaker l Green Purple Black To rear right speaker Loe Ground wire Black To car chassis Purple Installation non Japanese cars Locking the faceplate to the unit E Installation non Japanese cars E Locking the faceplate to the unit If you want to lock the facepla
61. the display may represent something impossible in actual operation e The functions that can be used and the information that can be displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being connected Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals f the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty wipe them with a dry soft cloth Cleaning the Unit f the faceplate of this unit is stained wipe it with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth f the faceplate is stained badly wipe the stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner then wipe neutral detergent off ACAUTION Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its mechanical parts Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch the surface or erases characters Cleaning the CD Slot As dust tends to accumulate in the CD slot clean it every once in a while Your CDs can get scratched if you put them in a dusty CD slot Lens Fogging Right after you turn on the car heater in cold weather dew or condensation may form on the lens in the CD player of the unit Called lens fogging CDs may be impossible to play In such a situation remove the disc and wait for the condensation to evaporate If the unit still does not operate normally after a while consult your Kenwood dealer Handling Compact discs Playing a CD that is dirty scratched Storing CDs Checking New CDs for
62. tical with the letter entry buttons on the remote Example Use the following table to enter the name DANCE Character Button to press Times pressed 5 Continue steps 3 and 4 until all the characters are chosen for the name NOTE You can enter up to eight characters for each name 6 Assigning Names Press the NAME button on the unit or the OK button on the remote The name of the station is stored in memory and the Station Name Preset mode ends Also if you make no input for 10 seconds the name will be stored up to the point that you have entered and the mode ends NOTE e You can assign names to up to 32 FM stations and 16 AM stations e All the station names will be erased if you press the Reset button e f you want to change the name of a station first display the name of the station following steps 1 and 2 above then change the letter s that you want by following steps 3 and 4 RDS features Function of the KDC X917 KDC X817 Station Name Preset Play SNPP Function of Remote You can search for the station for any station if its name has been preset using Station Name Preset PTY 1 Press the DNPP button on the remote SNPP will be displayed once the station name preset play mode is entered The names of the stations stored in the band currently listened to are displayed in the following order for five seconds each PM gt FM2 e FM3
63. to search through the functions until you see the one you want to adjust in the display Press the AM button to search through the functions backward Function items change in the order of features that follow in the menu system Example If you want to switch the setting of the touch sensor tone function from on to off first search through the functions until you see Beep ON in the display 3 Changing setting for currently displayed function Press either the 44 or BPI button The setting will change for each function Example The setting of the touch sensor tone will switch from on to off and Beep OFF is displayed 4 Ending the menu mode Press the MENU button Make sure to end the menu mode when finished If you fail to end the menu mode several functions may not operate properly including the Traffic Information function and the Alarm function Menu settings Security Code lt In Stand by mode gt When the battery is removed from the unit s power switch you cannot turn on the unit again unless the preset security code is input This function helps prevent theft You must follow steps 1 to 8 to be able to use the Security Code function Turning off the power during the procedure will deactivate the security code setting Once the security code function has been activated Security disappears from the MENU system Note that it will no longer be possible to cancel this function afterwards 1 Press th
64. ton the preset sound setting switches as follows M Scan of Flat Easy Easy Default setting a v Jazz User memory a M Pops User memory Flat A Top 40 The unit returns to the state Rock p adjusted the last time with L t the audio control setting feature The System Q function changes the values of the following sound quality parameters Bass center frequency bass level bass quality factor bass extend middle center frequency middle level middle quality factor treble center frequency treble level non fading level high pass filter frequency for front output high pass filter frequency for rear output and low pass filter frequency for non fading output Note that some of these parameters cannot be controlled by the audio control setting feature KDC 9017 Their setting values are different depending on the setting of the speaker and woofer setting mode Speaker amp Woofer setting Speaker setting allows the System Q settings to be fine tuned according to the type of speakers Woofer setting allows for Network configuration according to the type of subwoofers 1 Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode ALL OFF is displayed when the standby mode is selected 2 Press the Q button to enter the speaker setting mode 3 Each time you press the FM AM button the mode switches as follows v Speaker setting mode v Woofer setting mode KDC X917 X817 X717 only
65. tter how often the ignition is turned on or off You can prevent tampering of the unit when letting someone else drive your car by keeping it closed this way To cancel the forced closing of unit and open control panel Press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate The faceplate will open and show the control panel Removing the Faceplate The faceplate can be detached from the unit helping to deter theft Removing the faceplate 1 Choose the way from among the following and open the faceplate Turn the ignition off press the SRC button for at least one second when the control panel has been hidden 2 Holding the center part of the faceplate pull it out during the period which you have set in the Time setting for removing the faceplate page 38 in the menu The faceplate bracket will automatically close ACAUTION e When removing the faceplate pull it out only when it is fully open The detachment of the faceplate while it is moving might result in damage to the unit e Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate bracket without attaching the faceplate Doing so will cause the faceplate bracket to be deformed e Do not touch the connector on the faceplate bracket after removing the faceplate Touching the connector may cause damage to the unit NOTE e The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts For that
66. tteries are intended for use in operation checking and their service life may be short e When the remote controllable distance becomes short replace both of the batteries with new ones e A portion of the operations may not be possible depending on the unit that is connected Basic operations e VOLUME buttons Press the button to turn the volume up Press the button to turn the volume down 40 e SRC button Each time you press the SRC button the mode switches as ollows Tuner mode Y CD mode v External disc control mode 1 v External disc control mode 2 AUX mode v Standby mode L NOTE e The mode switches to the next mode from any mode which cannot be used e The external disc control mode will differ depending on the unit that is connected e To enable the selection of External disc control mode 2 AUX mode you should connect optional switching adapter KCA S210A which allows you to select both External disc control mode 2 and AUX mode or CD changer KDC CPS87 KDC CX87 KDC CPS85 KDC CX85 KDC CPS82 or KDC CX82 or switching adapter CA C1AX which allows you to select AUX mode only During the AUX mode AUX or AUX name display will show in the display When the CA C1AX is being used the AUX Mode will replace the External Disc Control Mode ATT button Turns down the volume quickly To return the volume to its original level press the button again Turning the
67. unit is disconnected from the battery the security code must be entered the first time that the unit s power is turned on ENTER and CODE will appear in the display asking you to input the code NOTE If you input an incorrect security code the code setting mode will be canceled automatically Follow the steps from 4 to 8 above again If you press the RESET button or remove the battery The first time you turn the unit on again CODE will appear in the display asking you to input the security code Repeat steps 7 and 8 above and input the security code You can start operating the unit again when APPROVED appears in the display If you enter the incorrect code the power will turn off Enter the correct code to turn the unit on 34 Touch Sensor Tone This function produces a beep sound that accompanies button operation It can be switched on or off Display and setting Beep ON Beep setting is on Default setting Beep OFF Beep setting is off NOTE The beep sound is not output from the preout jacks Manual Time Adjustment Adjust the time manually NOTE KDC X917 X817 only This adjustment is available only when the automatic time adjustment is set to off page 36 Display and setting 1 Select the display Clock Adjust during the selecting function in the menu system 2 Press either the I or gt gt button for at least one second to enter the
68. vable frequencies in the band currently being listened to and then recall them with the touch of a button later This function is especially useful when you are travelling and do not know what stations are available Up to six frequencies can be stored this way 20 1 Select the band for auto memory entry 2 Press the AME button for at least two seconds to start auto memory entry The numbers of the preset station buttons are shown in order When all the stations in a certain band are stored in the preset memory the auto memory entry stops The tuner then plays the last station received Recalling a Preset Station Press the preset station button 1 6 for the desired station The number of the recalled station is displayed Function of the KDC X917 KDC X817 KDC X717 Direct Access Tuning Function of remote When you know the frequency of the station that you want to listen to you can input it directly for quick access 1 Select the band by pressing the FM or AM button 2 Press the DIRECT button is displayed for 10 seconds If you make no input in the 10 second period direct access tuning is automatically canceled 3 Enter the frequency of the desired station If you want to listen to an FM station at 92 1 MHz for example press 0 9 2 and 1 If you want to listen to an AM station at 810 kHz for example press 0 8 1 and 0 NOTE e You cannot enter frequencies above or below w
69. yota car ACAUTION Damage to the unit will result from using screws other than those provided J Accessory J Car Trim Plate place thick part on bottom E y FERN Troubleshooting Guide 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 PROBLEM The power does not turn on Nothing happens when the buttons are pressed Radio reception is poor The memory is erased when he ignition is turned off The faceplate does not open or close Free switching of the sound quality Audio control setting cannot be achieved POSSIBLE CAUSE The fuse has blown The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally SOLUTION After checking for short circuits in the wires replace the fuse with Press the one with the same rating reset button on the unit see p 5 The system Q function is set on Scan mode The system Q function is set on Scan mode The car antenna is not extended Pull the antenna out all the way The antenna control wire is not connected Connect the wire correctly referring to the section on Connecting Wires to Terminals The battery wire has not been connected to the proper Connect the wire correctly referring to the section on erminal Connecting Wires to Terminals The ignition and b

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