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CD-RECEIVER
KDC-X890
KDC-MP832U
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-X890/ KDC-MP832U Serial number
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
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-X890/ KDC-MP832U Serial number... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety precautions Notes About CDs About AAC, MP3 and WMA About USB device Notes on Multi-function Key System General features Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator System Q Audio Control Adjusting the detail of Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Subwoofer Output TEL Mute Faceplate Angle Adjustment... - Page 3 Menu system Menu System Activating Security Code Deactivating Security Code Touch Sensor Tone Manual Clock Adjustment Date Adjustment Date Mode Synchronize Clock DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Selectable Illumination Display Illumination Control Dimmer Built-in Amp Setting G-Counter Level set G-Analyzer Reset G-Analyzer Calibration setup G-Analyzer Horsepower Gauge setup G-Analyzer Horsepower Analysis...
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Page 4: Safety Precautions
Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released in 1998 or later can be connected to this unit. Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwood dealer for connectable models of disc changers/ CD players. Note that any Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released in 1997 or earlier and disc changers made by other makers cannot be connected to this unit. -
Page 5: Notes
• If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work with your model and in your area. • We recommend the use of <Activating Security Code>... - Page 6 "ACDrive media") created by "Media Manager". • Refer to the following site for the updated information of "Media Manager". http://www.kenwood.mediamanager.jp • Contact Kenwood for the function and operation of the "Media Manager". • "Media Manager" is a product of PhatNoise. English...
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Page 7: About Cds
About CDs Handling CDs • Do not touch the recording surface of the CD. • CD-R and CD-RW are easier to damage than a normal music CD. Use a CD-R or a CD-RW after reading the caution items on the package etc. •... -
Page 8: About Aac, Mp3 And Wma
• The unit may not be compatible with upgrade of compression format standard and additional specifications. • For details on the formats used for USB devices and restrictions, refer to http://www.kenwood.com/usb/. Playable AAC file • ".m4a" file encoded by AAC-LC format. Refer to http://www.kenwood.mediamanager.jp for the details. - Page 9 Playing order of the Audio file • The Audio file plays in the order which is written by CD writing software. You may be able to set the playing order by writing the play sequence numbers such as "01" to "99" at the beginning of the file name.
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Page 10: About Usb Device
• USB devices whose maximum current consumption is 500 mA or less. For the supported formats and USB device types, refer to http://www.kenwood.com/usb/. • USB Mass Storage Class: USB devices that the PC can recognize as an external storage without using any special driver or application software. -
Page 11: Notes On Multi-Function Key System
Notes on Multi-function Key System Multi-function Key System serves to control various functions with the [1] — [6] buttons. The basic operation of the Multi-function Key System is described below. What is the Multi-function Key System? This unit is equipped with the Multi-function Key System that enables the operation of multiple functions with one button. -
Page 12: General Features
General features Release button Power Turning ON the Power Press the [SRC] button. Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button. Display Source required SIRIUS tuner (Optional accessory) "SIRIUS"... -
Page 13: System Q
System Q Selecting the best sound setting preset for different types of music. Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "SYS.Q" is displayed above the [1] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>... -
Page 14: Adjusting The Detail Of Audio Control
General features Function of the KDC-X890 Adjusting the detail of Audio Control Among the Basic Audio items, you can adjust the Bass level, Middle level, and Treble level in detail. Select the Basic Audio item Select the desired item to be set in detail from followings;... -
Page 15: Speaker Setting
- Select Main source by [SRC] button. - Adjust the volume of Front channel by [VOL] knob. - Adjust the volume of Rear channel by <Audio Control> (page 13). - The Audio Control has no effect on sub source. • You can use the Dual Zone System with the internal auxiliary input. -
Page 16: Theft Deterrent Faceplate
General features Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Removing the Faceplate Press the Release button. The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach • The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts. -
Page 17: Graphic Part Display Switching
7 Source icon display part 8 Function item display 9 G-Analyzer display part Exit display control mode Press the [6] ("RTN") button. • Under the display type other than "Display Type D", the function item is not displayed. When you select the display type other than "Display Type D", press [1] to [6] buttons or [NEXT] button. -
Page 18: Wallpaper Selecting
General features Display Type A/ Display Type B Wallpaper selecting Selecting a wallpaper to display when Display Type is set to "Display Type A"/ "Display Type B". Select the wallpaper display Refer to <Graphic part Display Switching> (page 17). Select the wallpaper Display the wallpapers one after another Press the Control knob. - Page 19 In Standby/ Auxiliary input source Information Display Source name "Source Name" Clock "Clock" Date "Date" In SIRIUS tuner source Information Display Channel Name "Channel Name" Song Title "Song Title" Artist Name "Artist Name" Composer name "Composer Name" Category Name "Category Name" Label Name "Label Name"...
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Page 20: Text Display Switching
General features Display Type C/ Display Type D Text Display Switching Changing the text display. Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [2] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 11). - Page 21 In HD Radio source Information Station name Title Frequency Clock Date In SIRIUS tuner source Information Channel Name Song Title Artist Name Composer name Category Name Label Name Comment Band & Channel Number Clock Date • * If the contents of the information cannot be displayed, Play time or Frequency is displayed.
- Page 22 "Clock" "Date" "Blank" • * If the contents of the information cannot be "Disc Title"* displayed, Kenwood Logo is displayed. However, in "Track Title"* HD Radio source, the display becomes blank. "DNPS" Display The text display in the Lower text display "Clock"...
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Page 23: Font Color Select
In Audio file source Information Indicator Clock Date Blank Song title & Artist name Album name & Artist name Folder name File name In Standby/ Auxiliary input source Information Indicator Clock Date Blank In HD Radio source Information Indicator Clock Date Blank Title... -
Page 24: G-Analyzer Display Switching
General features Display Type E G-Analyzer display Switching Alternates G-Analyzer display when the Display type is set to "Display Type E". (G: gravity) • Before alternating G-Analyzer display, you are required to setup <G-Counter Level set> (page 44), <G-Analyzer Calibration setup> (page 45) and <G- Analyzer Horsepower Gauge setup>... - Page 25 Select the character type Press the Control knob. Each time you press the knob, the character type alternates between the types shown in the table below. Character type Alphabet upper case Alphabet lower case Numbers and symbols Special characters (Accent characters) Select the characters Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].
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Page 26: Tuner Features
Tuner features AUTO/ Band display Tuning Selecting the station. Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. Select the band Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Each time you push the knob toward [FM], it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. -
Page 27: Direct Access Tuning
Function of remote control Direct Access Tuning Entering the frequency and tuning. Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Enter Direct Access Tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. "– – – –" is displayed. Enter the frequency Press the number buttons on the remote control. -
Page 28: Rds Features
RDS features AUTO Band display Radio Text Scroll Scrolling the displayed radio text. Push the Control knob toward [FM] for at least 2 seconds. • When the <Display Illumination Control> (page 44) is set to OFF, the display may black out while scrolling. English Control knob 1 –... -
Page 29: Registration Of A Station As A Pty
Soft Rock "Soft Rock" Top 40 "Top 40" Country "Country" Oldies "Oldies" Soft "Soft" Nostalgia "Nostalgia" Jazz "Jazz" Classical "Classical" R & B "Rhythm & Blues" Soft R & B "Soft R & B" Language "Foreign Language" Religious Music "Religious Music" Religious Talk "Religious Talk"... -
Page 30: Cd/Usb Device/Audio File/External Disc Control Features
CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features IN indicator Playing CD & Audio file When there is no disc inserted Open the panel Press the [0] button. Insert a disc. • When the faceplate slides open, it might interfere with the shift lever or other vehicle function. If this happens, pay attention to safety and move the shift lever or take an appropriate action to remove the obstacle, then operate the unit. -
Page 31: Playing External Disc
• For the types of available USB devices and how to connect USB devices, refer to <About USB device> (page 10). • After you stopped playing a file contained in the USB device, you can restart playing the file from the point where you stopped its playback. -
Page 32: Direct Track/File Search
CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features Function of remote control Direct Track/File Search Doing Track/File Search by entering the track/file number. Enter the track/file number Press the number buttons on the remote control. • You can select Direct File Search up to 999. Do Track/File Search Press the [4] or [¢] button. -
Page 33: Random Play
Random Play Play all the songs on the disc or Audio file folder in random order. Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "RDM" is displayed above the [3] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 11). -
Page 34: Select Mode
CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features Function of Audio file Select mode Quickly selecting the file or folder you want to hear. Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "FSEL" is displayed above the [5] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>... -
Page 35: Folder Select 1 Mode
Function of Audio file Folder Select 1 mode Select the target folder by tracing the hierarchical levels of folders. This is convenient when managing audio files by folder. Enter Folder Select 1 mode Press the [5] ("FSEL") button. Select the "FOLDER SELECT1"/ "FOLDER SELECT" display. -
Page 36: Switching The Play Mode
CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features Function of ACDrive media Switching the Play mode Arrange the playing orders of the songs by categories. Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "S.MODE" is displayed above the [1] button. Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System>... -
Page 37: Sirius Tuner Control Features
SIRIUS tuner control features AUTO Select SIRIUS Satellite Radio Mode Selecting the SIRIUS Satellite Radio Tuner (optional accessory) connected to this unit. Selecting SIRIUS Mode Press the [SRC] button. Select the "SIRIUS" display. • You need to subscribe to SIRIUS to receive the service by SIRIUS Satellite Radio. -
Page 38: Category And Channel Search
SIRIUS tuner control features Category and Channel Search Selecting the channel and category you want to receive. Enter Category and Channel Search mode Press the Control knob. Select the Category Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. • It is the item when the category of Middle text display part is selected. -
Page 39: Preset Tuning
Preset Tuning Recalling the channels in the memory. Select the preset band Push the Control knob toward [FM]. Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "[1]" — "[6]" are displayed above the [1] — [6] buttons. Recall the channel Press the desired [1] —... -
Page 40: Hd Radio Control Features
HD Radio control features About HD Radio • When you connect an HD Radio, Tuner features of the unit are disabled and changed to HD Radio tuner features. A portion of the setting methods including the Tuning Mode will change. •... -
Page 41: Menu System
Menu system Menu System Setting beep sound during operation, etc. functions. The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after this operation explanation. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU"... -
Page 42: Activating Security Code
Menu system In Standby mode Activating Security Code Activating the Security Code disables the usage of audio unit by someone else. Once the Security Code is activated, the entry of authorized Security Code is required to turn on the audio unit when it is removed from the vehicle. -
Page 43: Touch Sensor Tone
In Standby mode Touch Sensor Tone Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF. Display Setting "Beep : ON" Beep is heard. "Beep : OFF" Beep canceled. In Standby mode Manual Clock Adjustment • You can do this adjustment when the <Synchronize Clock>... -
Page 44: Selectable Illumination
Menu system In Standby mode Selectable Illumination Selecting the button illumination color as green or red. Display Setting "Button : Red" The illumination color is red. "Button : Green" The illumination color is green. Display Illumination Control This function turns off the display when you perform no operation for 5 seconds. -
Page 45: G-Analyzer Calibration Setup
Reset the value Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds. "Reset OK" is displayed. Exit G-Analyzer Reset mode Press the [MENU] button. In Standby mode G-Analyzer Calibration setup G-Analyzer requires calibration for horizontal acceleration and braking. • To ensure accurate calibration, go through the following steps at a level place where you can move the vehicle straight ahead. -
Page 46: G-Analyzer Horsepower Analysis
Menu system G-Analyzer Horsepower Analysis This measures the horsepower and displays graph and max power. It automatically saves the highest record. • Do not use G-Analyzer Horsepower Analysis on the Public roads. • Do not use this product in any way that prevents you from driving safely. -
Page 47: G-Analyzer Stop Watch
G-Analyzer Stop Watch The control of stop watch can be started by G- Analyzer function. • Do not use G-Analyzer stop watch on the Public roads. Select G-Analyzer Stop Watch mode Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "Stop Watch" display. Enter G-Analyzer Stop Watch mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. -
Page 48: Amp Control
Menu system Function of the KDC-X890 When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can control the LX AMP connected to the unit. Select AMP Control mode Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "AMS Control" display. Enter AMP Control mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. -
Page 49: Receive Mode Setting
In HD Radio mode Receive mode Setting Sets the receive mode. Select the Receive mode Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "Receive Mode" display. Enter Receive mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. Set the Receive mode Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. -
Page 50: Text Scroll
Refer to <Playing CD & Audio file> (page 30). Connected the USB device. Connect the USB device containing the files to be downloaded into this unit. • Our URL http://www.kenwood.net-disp.com describes how to make CD-R/ CD-RW/ USB device. Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. - Page 51 • When you cannot download the pictures to this unit, there may be a problem with the CD-R/ CD-RW/ USB device write method. Refer to the URL http://www.kenwood.net-disp.com. PICTURE ENGINE Picture Engine is an application software distributed from Kenwood's official website.
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Page 52: Voice Index
Menu system Function of ACDrive media Voice Index Setting the announcement during the play of ACDrive media. Display Setting "Voice Index : ON" Guide is announced. "Voice Index : OFF" Not be announced. In CD/ USB mode ACDrive firmware version display Displaying the firmware version with the ACDrive function. -
Page 53: Audio Preset Recall
Other than Standby mode Audio Preset Recall Recalling the sound setup registered by <Audio Preset Memory> (page 52). Select the source Press the [SRC] button. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. Select Audio Preset mode Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. -
Page 54: Demonstration Mode Setting
Menu system In Standby mode Demonstration mode Setting Sets the demonstration mode. Select the Demonstration mode Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "DEMO Mode" display. Set the Demonstration mode Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds. Each time you press the knob at least 2 seconds, the Demonstration mode alternates between the settings shown in the table below. -
Page 55: Basic Operations Of Remote Control
Basic Operations of remote control FM/AM/ 2-ZONE [0] — [9] Loading and Replacing the battery Use two "AA"/ "R6"-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. -
Page 56: In Tuner Source
Basic Operations of remote control Audio Control [AUD] button Selects the Audio item to be adjusted. [VOL] buttons Adjusts the Audio item. • Refer to <Audio Control> (page 13) for the operation method, such as the procedures for Audio control and others operations. - Page 57 In SIRIUS tuner source [FM] button Selects the preset band. [4]/ [¢] buttons Searches up or down channels. [0] — [9] buttons Press buttons [1] — [6] to recall preset channels. [DIRECT] button Enters and cancels the <Direct Access Tuning> (page 27) mode.
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Page 58: Accessories/ Installation Procedure
Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories Installation Procedure 1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - battery. 2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit. 3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness. 4. -
Page 59: Connecting Wires To Terminals
Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone rings or during conversation. MUTE To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual. To "EXT.AMP.CONT. " terminal of the amplifier having the external amp control function. -
Page 60: Installation
Installation non-Japanese cars Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Firewall or metal support Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place. Self-tapping screw (commercially available) Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) • Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip). - Page 61 Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit so that it does not fall off, screw in the provided screws in the holes shown below. Bottom panel Accessory5 • Never insert the screw in any other screw hole than the one specified.
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Page 62: Removing The Unit
Removing the Unit Removing the hard rubber frame Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the upper level. Upper the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure. Accessory2 Removal tool When the upper level is removed, remove the lower two locations. -
Page 63: Troubleshooting Guide
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. General The power does not turn ON. ✔... - Page 64 Troubleshooting Guide Tuner source Radio reception is poor. ✔ 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 desired frequency can’t be entered with the Direct Access Tuning.
- Page 65 • The file system of the connected USB device is broken. ➪ Copy the files and folders for the USB device again referring to http://www. kenwood.com/usb/. If the error message is still displayed, initialize the USB device or use other USB devices. Error 05: The CD is upside-down.
- Page 66 No file that can be downloaded is contained in the CD-R/ CD-RW/ USB device. ➪ Make sure that a files created with referring to <http://www.kenwood. net-disp.com> is contained in the CD-R/ CD-RW/ USB device. Do not delete the extension (.kbm) created when the file was created.
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Page 67: Specifications
Bass : 100 Hz ±8 dB Middle : 1 kHz ±8 dB Treble : 10 kHz ±8 dB Preout level / Load (during disc play) KDC-X890: 5000 mV/10 kΩ KDC-MP832U: 4000 mV/10 kΩ Preout impedance : ≤ 80 Ω Auxiliary input Frequency response (±1 dB) : 20 Hz –...