CD-RECEIVER
KDC-X859
KDC-MP919
KDC-X759
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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-X859, KDC-MP919, KDC-X759 Serial number
© B64-2215-00 (KW)
2Warning
NOTE
2CAUTION
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
Use of controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
In compliance with Federal Regulations,
following are reproductions of labels on, or
inside the product relating to laser product
safety.
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment may cause harmful interference to
radio communications, if it is not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is
KENWOOD CORPORATION
2967-3, ISHIKAWA-CHO,
HACHIOJI-SHI
TOKYO, JAPAN
KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT
CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR
1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J.
encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Location : Bottom Panel
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
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 Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
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Safety precautions
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
About the disc changer/CD player to
be connected:
To connect a disc changer having the "O-N"
switch to this unit, set the "O-N" switch to "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.
A disc changer doesn't work when it is
connected without using these options.
If a model with no "O-N" switch is connected,
some unavailable functions and information
that cannot be displayed are generated.
Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302,
C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers
can be connected.
2WARNING
2CAUTION
To prevent injury or fire, take the
following precautions:
• Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully
locked in place. Otherwise it may fall out of
place when jolted.
• When extending the ignition, battery, or
ground wires, make sure to use automotive-
grade wires or other wires with a 0.75mm2
(AWG18) or more to prevent wire
deterioration and damage to the wire
coating.
• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave
any metallic objects (such as coins or metal
tools) inside the unit.
To prevent damage to the machine,
take the following precautions:
• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative
12V DC power supply.
• Do not open the top or bottom covers of the
unit.
• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to
direct sunlight or excessive 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.
• When replacing a fuse, only use a new one
with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with
the wrong rating may cause your unit to
malfunction.
• If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange
smells, turn off the power immediately and
consult your Kenwood dealer.
You can damage both your unit and the CD
changer if you connect them incorrectly.
• Make sure not to get your fingers caught
between the faceplate and the unit.
• Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to
strong shock.
The unit may break or crack because it
contains glass parts.
• To prevent a short circuit when replacing a
fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.
• Do not place any object between the
faceplate and the unit.
• Do not use your own screws. Use only the
screws provided. If you use the wrong
screws, you could damage the unit.
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.
• Do not apply excessive force to the moving
faceplate. Doing so will cause damage or
malfunction.
• Do not apply excessive force to the open
faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will
cause damage or breakdown.
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About RDS (KDC-X859)
Lens Fogging
RDS (Radio Data System)
NOTE
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.
RDS is a service used by radio stations to
transmit data outside normal radio broadcast
signals.
• If you experience problems during
installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
When an RDS station is received, you can
immediately find out what kind of data is being
transmitted by looking at the program service
name, which appears in the display after the
frequency.
The RDS indicator turns on when an RDS
station is being received.
• If 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.
• Press the reset button if the disc auto
changer fails to operate correctly. Normal
operation should be restored.
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get
dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.
Alarm
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 function is turned on.
Cleaning the Unit
If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it
with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.
If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain
off with a cloth moistened with neutral
cleaner, then wipe neutral detergent off.
Applying spray cleaner directly to 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.
Reset button
• We recommend the use of the Security
Code function (see p. 30) to prevent theft.
Cleaning the CD Slot
• 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
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.
equipment, and some of the illustrations on
the display may represent something
impossible in actual operation.
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Notes on playing MP3(KDC-X859/ MP919)
This unit can play MP3(MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer 3). Note,
however, that the MP3 recording media and formats acceptable
are limited. When writing MP3, pay attention to the following
restrictions.
Entering ID3 tag
The Displayable ID3 tag is ID3 version
1.x.
For the character code, refer to the
List of Codes.
Acceptable media
The MP3 recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R,
and CD-RW.
Entering file and folder names
When using CD-RW, do full format not quick format to prevent
malfunction.
The code list characters are the only
file names and folder names that can
be entered and displayed.
If you use any other character for
entry, the file and folder names are not displayed correctly. They may
neither be displayed correctly depending on the CD writer used.
The unit recognizes and plays only those MP3 which have the MP3
extension (.MP3).
Acceptable medium formats
The following formats are available for the media used in this unit. The
maximum number of characters used for file name including the
delimiter (".") and three-character extension are indicated in
parentheses.
• ISO 9660 Level 1 (12 characters)
• ISO 9660 Level 2 (31 characters)
• Joliet (64 characters)
• Romeo (128 characters)
A file with a name entered with characters not on the code list
may not play correctly.
Up to 200 characters can be displayed in the long file name format.
For a list of available characters, see the instruction manual of the
writing software and the section Entering file and folder names below.
The media reproducible on this unit has the following limitations:
• Maximum number of directory levels: 8
• Maximum number of files per folder: 255
• Maximum number of characters for folder name: 64
• Maximum number of folders: 50
Writing files into a medium
When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the unit checks all the
data on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or non-
MP3 files, therefore, it takes a long time until the unit starts playing
MP3.
In addition, it may take time for the unit to move to the next MP3 file
or a Track Search or Album Search may not be performed smoothly.
Loading such a medium may produce loud noise to damage the speakers.
• Do no attempt to play a medium containing a non-MP3 file with the
MP3 extension.
The unit mistakes non-MP3 files for MP3 data as long as they have
the MP3 extension.
MP3 written in the formats other than the above may not be
successfully played and their file names or folder names are not
properly displayed.
Settings for your MP3 encoder and CD writer
• Do not attempt to play a medium containing non MP3.
When you use your CD writer to record MP3 up to the maximum disc
capacity, disable additional writing. For recording on an empty disc up
to the maximum capacity at once, check Disc at Once.
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MP3 playing order
When a Track Search is executed with file ¡$ being played ...
When selected for play, Album Search, Track Search, or for Album
Select, files and folders are accessed in the order in which they were
written by the CD writer.
Operation of the button
¢ Button
Current
file number
4 Button
Beginning of file
Because of this, the order in which they are expected to be played
may not match the order in which they are actually played. You may be
able to set the order in which MP3 are to be played by writing them
onto a medium such as a CD-R with their file names beginning with
play sequence numbers such as "01" to "99", depending on your CD
writer.
When an Album Search is executed with file ¡$ being played ...
Operation of the button
Current
folder number
AM Button
FM Button
For example, a medium with the following folder/ file hierarchy is
subject to Album Search, Track Search, or Album Select as shown
below.
Example of a medium's folder/file hierarchy
When Album Select is selected with file ¡$ being played to move
from folder to folder ...
Operation of the button
Current
folder number
4 Button
¢ Button
AM Button
FM Button
Folder
File
Root
Level 1
Level 3
Level 2
Level 4
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About CDs
Handling CDs
• Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD.
CD cleaning
Clean from the center of the disc and move
outward.
Removing CDs
When removing CDs from this unit pull them
out horizontally.
• CD-R and CD-RW are easier to damage than
a normal music CD. Use a CD-R or a CD-RW
after reading the caution items on the
package etc.
• Don’t stick tape etc. on the CD.
Also, don’t use a CD with tape stuck on it.
CDs that can’t be used
• CDs that aren’t round can’t be used.
When using a new CD
If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs,
use it after removing them with a ball pen etc.
• CDs with coloring on the recording surface
or that are dirty can’t be used.
• Don’t use CDs without disc mark
.
Burrs
• A CD-R or CD-RW that hasn’t been finalized
can’t be played. (For the finalization process
refer to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software,
and your CD-R/CD-RW recorder instruction
manual.)
Burrs
CD storage
• Don’t place them in direct sunlight (On the
seat or dashboard etc.) and where the
temperature is high.
CD accessories
Don’t use disc type accessories.
• Store CDs in their cases.
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General features
Power
AM/
NF
VOL
FM
Turning ON the Power
Turn the vehicle ignition ON.
The faceplate reverses and control panel is displayed.
Turing OFF the Power
Turn the vehicle ignition OFF.
When the set time for removing the faceplate (page 17) lapses,
the faceplate reverses and the control panel is hidden.
Do not apply force to the faceplate during operation. It can cause
damage.
SRC
ANG
Q/
AUD
MENU
When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 30) is displayed
as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF".
¢
4
KDC-MP919/ KDC-X759
LOUD indicator
KDC-X859
TI
IN
SQ
ATT
ST
LOUD
RDS
LOUD indicator
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General features
Selecting the Source
System Q
Press the [SRC] button.
Source required
You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of
the music.
Display
Tuner
CD
External disc
Auxiliary input
"TUNER"
1 Select the source to set
"COMPACT DISC"/"CD"
"DISC-CH"/"DISC"
"AUX"
Press the [SRC] button.
2 Select the Sound type
Press the [Q] button.
Standby (Illumination only mode)
"ALL OFF"
Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches.
For Auxiliary input one of the below optional accessories is
Sound setting
Display
necessary.
Flat
User memory
Rock
"FLAT"
- KCA-S210A
- CA-C1AX
"User Preset"
"ROCK"
"POPS"
- CD changer with an Auxiliary input function installed.
Pops
Easy
"EASY"
Top 40
Jazz
"TOP 40"
"JAZZ"
• User memory: The values set on the <Audio control> (page 10).
• Each setting value is changed with the <Speaker setting> (page
12).
Volume
First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.
Increasing Volume
Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise.
Decreasing Volume
Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise.
Audio Control
1 Select the source for adjustment
Press the [SRC] button.
2 Enter Audio Control mode
Press the [AUD] button for at least 1 second.
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3 Select the Audio item for adjustment
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted
• According to the Bass Q Factor setting value, the frequencies that
can be set in Bass Center Frequency change as shown below.
Bass Q Factor
1.00/1.25/1.50
2.00
Bass Center Frequency
60/70/80/100
60/70/80/150
switch as shown below.
4 Adjust the Audio item
• When the bass extend is set to ON, low frequency response is
extended by 20%.
• Volume offset: Each source's volume can be set as a difference
from the basic volume.
• Loudness: Compensating for low and high tones during low
volume.
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Adjustment Item
Display
Range
Bass Center
Frequency
"Bass FRQ"
60/70/80/100 or 150 Hz
Bass level
"Bass"
–8 — +8
1.00/1.25/1.50/2.00
ON/OFF
(KDC-MP919/X759) The graphic is displayed when
Loudness is ON, and is switched OFF when Loudness
is OFF.
Bass Q Factor
Bass Extend
Middle Center
Frequency
"Bass Q"
"Bass EXT"
"MID FRQ"
0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0 kHz
5 Exit Audio Control mode
Press the [AUD] button.
Middle level
"MID"
–8 — +8
Middle Q Factor
Treble Center
Frequency
"Middle Q"
"TRE FRQ"
1.0/2.0
10.0/12.5/15.0/17.5 kHz
Treble level
Balance
Fader
"TRE"
"Balance"
"Fader"
–8 — +8
Left 15 — Right 15
Rear 15 — Front 15
–15 — +15
Non-Fading level
"NF Level"
Front High Pass Filter "HPF Front"
Through/40/60/80/100/120/
150/180/220 Hz
Rear High Pass Filter "HPF Rear"
Through/40/60/80/100/120/
150/180/220 Hz
Non-Fading
"LPF NF"
50/80/120/Through Hz
Low Pass Filter
Non-Fading Phase
Volume offset
Loudness
"NF Phase"
"Volume Offset" –8 —
"LOUD" ON/OFF
Normal (0°)/Reverse (180°)
0
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General features
In Woofer setting mode
Speaker & Woofer Setting
Speaker setting allows the System Q settings to be fine-tuned
according to the type of speakers.
Woofer type
Display
OFF
"Woofer OFF"
"12in type A"
"10in type A"
"12in type B"
"10in type B"
"12in type C"
"10in type C"
"8inch"
12 in. A type
10 in. A type
12 in. B type
10 in. B type
12 in. C type
10 in. C type
8 in. type
Woofer setting allows for Network configuration according to the
type of subwoofers.
1 Enter Standby
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "ALL OFF" display.
2 Enter Speaker & Woofer Setting mode
Press the [Q] button.
"Speaker Setting" is displayed.
12 in. D type
10 in. D type
"12in type D"
"10in type D"
5 Exit Speaker & Woofer Setting mode
3 Select the Setting mode
Press the [Q] button.
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the button is pressed it switches between Speaker
setting mode and Woofer setting mode.
4 Select the Speaker and Woofer type
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown
below.
In Speaker setting mode
Speaker type
Display
OFF
"OFF"
For 5 & 4 in. speaker
For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker
For the OEM speaker
"5/4inch"
"6 9/6inch"
*
"O.E.M."
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Switching Full Screen Display
Switching the Standby Display
Switching the Full screen display.
Switching the information displayed in Standby.
1 Enter Menu mode
1 Enter Standby
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"MENU" is displayed.
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "ALL OFF" display.
2 Select Display Control mode
2 Enter Menu mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"MENU" is displayed.
Select the "Display Mode Select"/"Disp Mode Select" display.
3 Enter Display Control mode
3 Select Display Control mode
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "Display Mode Select"/"Disp Mode Select" display.
4 Switch the Full screen display
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
4 Enter Display Control mode
Each time the button is pressed the display switches.
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.
Information
5 Switch the display
Demonstration
Spectrum Analyzer 1
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed the display switches.
Spectrum Analyzer 2
Spectrum Analyzer 3
Graphic 1 (KDC-MP919/ X759)
Spectrum Analyzer 4 (KDC-X859)
Graphic 2 (KDC-MP919/ X759)
Spectrum Analyzer 5 (KDC-X859)
Information
Display
Demonstration
Date & Clock
Standby display
"DEMONSTRATION"
"DATE"/"CLOCK"
"ALL OFF"
6 Exit Display Control mode
Press the [MENU] button.
5 Exit Display Control mode
Demonstration can be selected when "Display Type A" or "Display
Type C" is selected in <Switching Display Type> (page 32).
Press the [MENU] button.
Full Screen display can be selected when "Display Type C" is
selected in <Switching Display Type> (page 32).
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General features
Switching Upper and Lower Part Display
Switching the upper and lower part display.
In Tuner source
Upper Part Display
Information
1 Enter Menu mode
Display
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"MENU" is displayed.
Station name or Frequency
or
"BAND+ch+SNPS"
Program Service name or Frequency
(KDC-X859 only)
Radio text (KDC-X859 only)
Frequency
"BAND+ch+PS"
2 Select Display Control mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
"R-TEXT"
"BAND+ch+FREQ"
Select the "Display Mode Select"/"Disp Mode Select" display.
3 Enter Display Control mode
Lower Part Display
Information
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.
Display
4 Switch the Upper part display
Spectrum Analyzer (KDC-MP919/ X759)
Spectrum Analyzer & Graphic (KDC-X859)
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock (KDC-X859 only) "S/ANA+CLOCK"
Spectrum Analyzer (KDC-X859 only)
Radio text (KDC-X859 only)
Date
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock
(KDC-MP919/ X759)
"S/ANA"
"S/ANA+GRAPHIC"
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Switch the Lower part display
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed the display switches.
The Reference for the display content is after this operation's
explanation.
"S/ANA"
"R-TEXT"
"DATE"
"S/ANA+CLOCK"
5 Exit Display Control mode
Press the [MENU] button.
Clock & Graphic (KDC-X859)
"CLOCK+GRAPHIC"
• The same information can't be displayed on the Upper part display
and lower part display.
For Station name registration refer to <Station/Disc Naming
(SNPS/DNPS)> (page 16).
• The Upper part display and Lower part display switching can be
selected when "Display Type A" is selected in <Switching Display
Type> (page 32).
In CD/ External disc source
• When "Display Type B" is selected the Lower part display content
is clock ON or OFF.
Upper Part Display
Information
Display
Track Time
Disc name
Disc title
"P-Time"
"DNPS"
"DISC-TITLE"
"TRACK-TITLE"
Track title
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Lower Part Display
Information
Lower Part Display
Information
Display
Display
Spectrum Analyzer
(KDC-MP919/ X759)
"S/ANA"
Spectrum Analyzer (KDC-MP919)
Spectrum Analyzer & Graphic (KDC-X859)
"S/ANA"
"S/ANA+GRAPHIC"
Spectrum Analyzer & Graphic
(KDC-X859)
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock
(KDC-X859 only)
Spectrum Analyzer
(KDC-X859 only)
Track Title
Disc Title
Disc name
Date
"S/ANA+GRAPHIC"
"S/ANA+CLOCK"
"S/ANA"
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock (KDC-X859 only) "S/ANA+CLOCK"
Spectrum Analyzer (KDC-X859 only)
Album name & Artist name
Song title & Artist name
File name
Folder name
Disc name
"S/ANA"
"ALBUM/ARTIST"
"TITLE/ARTIST"
"FILE NAME"
"FOLDER NAME"
"DNPS"
"TRACK-TITLE"
"DISC-TITLE"
"DNPS"
"DATE"
"S/ANA+CLOCK"
Date
"DATE"
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock (KDC-MP919)
Clock & Graphic (KDC-X859)
"S/ANA+CLOCK"
"CLOCK+GRAPHIC"
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock
(KDC-MP919/ X759)
Graphic & Clock (KDC-X859)
For Disc name registration refer to <Station/Disc Naming
(SNPS/DNPS)> (page 16).
"CLOCK+GRAPHIC"
For Disc name registration refer to <Station/Disc Naming
(SNPS/DNPS )> (page 16).
In Auxiliary input source
Lower Part Display
Information
Function of the KDC-X859/KDC-MP919
Display
Spectrum Analyzer (KDC-MP919/ X759)
Spectrum Analyzer & Graphic (KDC-X859)
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock (KDC-X859 only) "S/ANA+CLOCK"
Spectrum Analyzer (KDC-X859 only)
Album name & Artist name
Date
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock
(KDC-MP919/ X759)
"S/ANA"
"S/ANA+GRAPHIC"
In MP3 source
Upper Part Display
Information
Display
"S/ANA"
"ALBUM/ARTIST"
"DATE"
Track Time
Disc name
Folder name
File name
Song title & Artist name
Album name & Artist name
"P-Time"
"DNPS"
"FOLDER NAME"
"FILE NAME"
"TITLE/ARTIST"
"ALBUM/ARTIST"
"S/ANA+CLOCK"
Graphic & Clock (KDC-X859)
"CLOCK+GRAPHIC"
The Auxiliary input name is always displayed on the Upper part
display.
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General features
Characters can be entered by using a remote with number buttons.
Example:If "DANCE" is entered.
Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)
Attaching a title to a Station or CD.
Character
Button
#Times pressed
1 Receive/play the station/disc you want to attach a title to
"D"
"A"
"N"
"C"
"E"
[#3]
[#2]
[#6]
[#2]
[#3]
1
1
2
3
2
A title can't be attached to a MD.
2 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"MENU" is displayed.
8 Repeat steps 5 through 7and enter the name.
9 Exit name set mode
3 Select Name set mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "Name Set" display.
• When operation stops for 10 seconds the name at that time is
registered, and Name Set mode closes.
• Memory numbers
- FM: 32 stations
- AM: 16 stations
4 Enter Name set mode
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.
5 Move the cursor to the enter character position
- Internal CD player: 30 discs
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
- External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the CD changer/
player. Refer to the CD changer/ player manual.
• The title of station/CD can be changed by the same operation
used to name it.
6 Select the character type
Press the [38] button.
Each time the button is pressed the character typed switches as
shown below.
Character type
Alphabet upper case
Alphabet lower case
Numbers and symbols
Special characters (Accent characters)
7 Select the characters
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
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• When the faceplate is kept remove open, according to the <OFF
Wait Time Setting> (page 33) setting, the faceplate is hidden and
the power turns OFF.
Non-fading Output
Turning the Non-fading output ON or OFF.
• The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be
damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the faceplate in
its special storage case while detached.
• 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.
Press the [NF] button for at least 1 second.
Each time the button is pressed Non-fading output switches ON
or OFF.
When it’s ON, "NF ON" is displayed.
Reattaching the Faceplate
1 Set the left side of the faceplate in the faceplate bracket.
Faceplate Angle Adjustment
Press the [ANG] button for at least 1 second.
Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate. It can cause damage.
2 Press the right side of the faceplate until it locks.
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you,
helping to deter theft.
Hiding the Control Panel
Removing the Faceplate
Prevents tampering with the unit while your car is being serviced
etc.
1 Turn the ignition OFF or press the [SRC] button for at least 1
second.
The power turns OFF and the faceplate slides open.
Hiding the control panel
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.
The faceplate slides open.
When the time set in <OFF Wait Time Setting> (page 33) lapses,
the faceplate is hidden and the power turns OFF.
2 Holding the center part of the faceplate pull it out.
Showing the control panel
Press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate.
The faceplate will open and show the control panel.
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Tuner features
Tuning Mode
Choose the tuning mode.
AM
FM
Press the [AUTO] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Tuning mode switches as
shown below.
Tuning mode
Display
Operation
Auto seek
"Auto1"
Automatic search for a
station.
Preset station seek
Manual
"Auto2"
Search in order of the
stations in the Preset
memory.
Normal manual tuning
control.
SRC
AUTO
#4/8
MENU
#3/7
P.M
#1/5
#2/6
¢
4
"Manual"
KDC-MP919/ KDC-X759
Frequency display
Preset station number
Tuning
Selecting the station.
Band display
KDC-X859
Band display
ST indicator
1 Select tuner source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "TUNER" display.
2 Select the band
Preset station number
Frequency display
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the
FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
3 Tune up or down band
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
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During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON.
ST indicator
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4 Select the preset number
Direct Access Tuning (Function of remote)
Entering the frequency and tuning.
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
5 Put the frequency in the memory
1 Select the band
Press the [P.M] button for at least 2 seconds.
The preset number display blinks 1 time.
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.
"– – – –" is displayed.
6 Repeating steps 3 to 5 and putting the desired broadcast
station in the memory.
On each band, 1 station can be put in the memory on each [#1/5]
— [#4/8].
3 Enter the frequency
Press the number buttons on the remote.
Example:
7 Exit Memory mode
Press the [P.M] button.
Desired frequency
Press button
92.1 MHz (FM)
810 kHz (AM)
[#0], [#9], [#2], [#1]
[#0], [#8], [#1], [#0]
Canceling Direct Access Tuning
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.
Station Preset Memory
Putting the station in the memory.
1 Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2 Enter Memory mode
Press the [P.M] button for at least 1 second.
"Preset Memory" is displayed.
3 Select the frequency to put in the memory
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
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Tuner features
2 Call up the station
Auto Memory Entry
Putting a station with good reception in the memory
automatically.
Press the [#1/5] — [#4/8] button.
The stations are called up as shown below.
Press button
Call up number
1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry
j
j
j
j
[#1/5]
[#2/6]
[#3/7]
[#4/8]
No.1
No.2
No.3
No.4
No.5
No.6
No.7
No.8
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"MENU" is displayed.
Each time the button is pressed, the called up station switches
cyclically.
3 Select the Auto Memory Entry mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "Auto Memory"/"A-Memory" display.
4 Open Auto Memory Entry
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 2 seconds.
When 8 stations that can be received are put in the memory
Auto Memory Entry closes.
SNPP (Station Name Preset Play)
(Function of Remote)
Selecting the stations to display SNPS.
When Auto Memory Entry is done with the FM2 band, the RDS
stations preset in the FM1 band aren't put in the memory.
Likewise, when it is done with the FM3 band, RDS stations preset
in FM1 or FM2 aren't put in the memory.
1 Enter SNPP mode
Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.
When "SNPP" is displayed, SNPS displays the FM1, FM2, FM3
and AM bands in order.
8 stations can be put in the memory on each band.
If the station has no name, the frequency or program service name
is displayed instead.
Changing the display order
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Changing the displayed band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Preset Tuning
Calling up the stations in the memory.
2 If the station you want is displayed
Press the [OK] button on the remote.
The displayed SNPS station is received.
1 Select the band
Canceling the SNPP mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.
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RDS features
Function of the KDC-X859
FM
AM
#4/8
#2/6
/PTY
#3/7
/P.M
SCRL/
AUTO
#1/5
¢
4
Program Service name
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Radio text
TI indicator
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RDS features
Function of the KDC-X859
13. Oldies
14. Soft
15. Nostalgia
16. Jazz
"Oldies"
"Soft"
"Nostalgia"
"Jazz"
Radio Text Scroll
Scrolling the displayed radio text.
Press the [SCRL] button for at least 1 second.
17. Classical
18. R & B
"Classical"
"Rhythm & Blues"
"Soft R & B"
"Foreign Language"
"Religious Music"
"Religious Talk"
"Personality"
"Public"
19. Soft R & B
20. Language
21. Religious Music
22. Religious Talk
23. Personality
24. Public
PTY (Program Type)
Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station.
1 Enter PTY mode
25. College
26. Weather
"College"
"Weather"
Press the [PTY] button for at least 1 second.
"PTY Select" is displayed.
• Speech and Music include the Program types shown below.
Speech: No.3 — 6, 20, 22 — 26
Music: No.7 — 19, 21
This function can't be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception.
• The Program Type can be put in the memory on the [#1/5] —
[#4/8] buttons and called up quickly. Refer to <Program Type
preset> (page 23).
2 Select the Program Type
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Program Type switches as
shown below.
3 Search for the selected Program Type station
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
No. Program Type
Display
When you want to search for other stations press the [4] or
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Speech
Music
News
Information
Sports
Talk
Rock
Classic Rock
Adult Hits
"All Speech"
"All Music"
"News"
"Information"
"Sports"
"Talk"
"Rock"
"Classic Rock"
"Adult Hits"
"Soft Rock"
"Top 40"
[¢] button again.
When the selected Program Type isn't found, "NO PTY" is displayed.
Select another Program Type.
4 Exit PTY mode
Press the [PTY] button for at least 1 second.
Confirming the Program Type
Press the [AUTO] button.
The Program Type is displayed for 5 seconds.
10. Soft Rock
11. Top 40
12. Country
"Country"
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Program Type preset
Registration of a station as a PTY
Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory and
calling it up quickly.
Registering a Program Type for stations with no PTY data.
1 Receive the station you want to register
Presetting the Program Type
2 Select the Program Type to register
1 Select the Program Type to preset
Refer to <PTY(Program Type)> (page 22).
Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 22).
3 Register the Program Type
2 Enter Memory mode
Press the [AUTO] button for at least 1 second.
Press the [P.M] button for at least 1 second.
"PTY Memory" is displayed.
4 Exit PTY mode
Press the [PTY] button for at least 1 second.
3 Select the preset number
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
4 Preset the Program Type
Press the [P.M] button for at least 2 seconds.
The preset number display blinks 1 time.
5 Exit Memory mode
Press the [P.M] button.
Calling up the preset Program Type
1 Enter PTY mode
Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 22).
2 Call up the Program Type
Press the [#1/5] — [#4/8] button.
They are called up as shown below.
Press button
Call up number
j
j
j
j
[#1/5]
[#2/6]
[#3/7]
[#4/8]
No.1
No.2
No.3
No.4
No.5
No.6
No.7
No.8
Each time the button is pressed, the called up Program Type
switches cyclically.
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CD/MP3/External disc control features
FM
AM
Playing CD & MP3
When there is no disc inserted
1 Slide open the faceplate
Press the [0] button.
2 Insert a disc.
When the faceplate has been slid open, it might interfere with the
shift lever or something else. If this happens, pay attention to safety
and move the shift lever or take an appropriate action, then operate
the unit.
SRC
SCN/ REP/
#1 D.REP
¢
4
• The sound will be temporarily muted while the faceplate is
moving.
• The models that can play MP3 are shown below.
KDC- X859/ MP919
MENU
SCRL
RDM/
M.RDM/
F.SEL
• When a disc is inserted the "IN" indicator is ON.
KDC-MP919/ KDC-X759
When a disc is inserted
Track time
Disc number Track number
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "COMPACT DISC"/"CD" display.
Pause and play
Press the [38] button.
Each time the button is pressed the song pauses or plays.
Eject the disc
Track title/ Disc title
IN indicator
1 Eject the disc
File name/ Folder name/ MP3 text
Press the [0] button.
KDC-X859
2 Close the faceplate
Track time
Disc number
Track number
Press the [0] button.
3 in. (8cm) disc can't be played. Using an adapter and inserting them
into this unit can cause damage.
The MP3 media that this unit can play are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-
RW.
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Track title/ Disc title
IN indicator
File name/ Folder name/ MP3 text
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The medium formats must be ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, Joliet, or
Romeo. The methods and precautions to be followed for writing
MP3 data are covered in <Notes on playing MP3> (page 6).
Check that section before creating your MP3 media.
Track Search
Searching for a song on the disc or in the MP3 folder.
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Playing External Disc
Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected
to this unit.
Album Search
Selecting the disc set in the Disc changer or the folder recorded
on the MP3 media.
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the display for the disc player you want.
Display examples:
Display
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Disc player
"COMPACT DISC2"/"CD2"
"DISC-CH"/"DISC"
CD player
CD changer/ MD changer
Pause and play
Direct Track Search (Function of remote)
Doing Track Search by entering the track number.
Press the [38] button.
Each time the button is pressed it pauses and plays.
The functions that can be used and the information that can be
displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being
connected.
1 Enter the track number
Press the number buttons on the remote.
2 Do Track Search
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Canceling Direct Track Search
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
Press the [38] button.
Fast Forwarding
Hold down on the [¢] button.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
Reversing
Hold down on the [4] button.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
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CD/MP3/External disc control features
Function of the KDC-X859/KDC-MP919
Direct Album Search
Track/Album Repeat (Function of MP3)
Replaying MP3 file or folder you're listening to.
(Function of disc changers with remote)
Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number.
Press the [REP] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Repeat Play switches as
shown below.
1 Enter the disc number
Press the number buttons on the remote.
2 Do Album Search
Repeat play
Display
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Track Repeat
Album Repeat
OFF
"File Repeat ON"
"Folder Repeat ON"
"Repeat OFF"
Canceling Direct Album Search
Press the [38] button.
Track Repeat (Function of CD/MD)
Replaying the song you're listening to.
Track Scan
Press the [REP] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Track Repeat turns ON or
OFF.
Playing the first part of each song on the disc or MP3 folder you
are listening to and searching for the song you want to listen to.
When it's ON, "Track Repeat ON"/"Repeat ON" is displayed.
1 Start Track Scan
Press the [SCN] button.
"Scan ON" is displayed.
2 Release it when the song you want to listen to is played
Press the [SCN] button.
Album Repeat (Function of CD/MD)
Replaying the disc in the Disc changer you're listening to.
Press the [D.REP] button for at least 1 second.
Each time the button is pressed Album Repeat turns ON or OFF.
Random Play
When it's ON, the "Disc Repeat ON" is displayed.
Play all the songs on the disc or MP3 folder in random order.
Press the [RDM] button.
Each time the button is pressed Random Play turns ON or OFF.
When it's ON, "Random ON" is displayed.
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When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.
KDC-X859
Folder name display
Magazine Random Play
(Function of disc changer)
Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random
order.
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Folder number display
Press the [M.RDM] button for at least 1 second.
Each time the button is pressed the Magazine Random Play turns
ON or OFF.
• Folder name display: Displays the current folder name.
• Folder number display: Displays the number in the folder
belonging to the currently selected folder.
When it's ON, "M.Random ON" is displayed.
When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.
2 Select the folder level
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
With the [FM] button you move 1 level down and with the [AM]
button 1 level up.
Function of the KDC-X859/KDC-MP919
Album Select (Function of MP3)
Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to.
Selecting a folder in the same level
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
With the [4] button you move to the previous folder, and with
the [¢] button to the next folder.
1 Enter Album Select mode
Returning to the top level
Press the [#1] button.
Press the [F.SEL] button for at least 1 second.
"Select Mode" is displayed.
During Select mode the folder information is displayed as shown
below.
KDC-MP919
3 Decide the folder to play
Press the [38] button.
The Album Select mode releases, and the MP3 in the folder
being displayed is played.
Folder name display
The methods for moving to other folders in the album select mode
are different from those in the album search mode.
See <Notes on playing MP3> (page 6) for details.
Canceling the Album Select mode
Press the [F.SEL] button.
Folder number display
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CD/MP3/External disc control features
Menu system
Text/Title Scroll
FM
AM
Scrolling the displayed CD text, MP3 text, or MD title.
Press the [SCRL] button for at least 1 second.
DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)
(Function of disc changers with remote)
SRC
MENU
¢
4
Selecting the CD displayed in the DNPS of the CDs set in the
Disc changer.
KDC-MP919/ KDC-X759
1 Enter DNPP mode
Menu display
Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.
When "DNPP" is displayed the DNPS display in order.
Forward / Reverse display
Press the [DISC–] or [DISC+] button.
2 When the disc you want is displayed
Press the [OK] button on the remote.
The disc being displayed is played.
Canceling the DNPP mode
KDC-X859
Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.
Menu display
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TI indicator
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Menu System
Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions.
The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The
reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after
this operation explanation.
1 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"MENU" is displayed.
2 Select the menu item
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Example: When you want to set the beep sound select the
"Beep" display.
3 Set the menu item
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Example: When "Beep" is selected, each time the button is
pressed it switches "Beep ON" or "Beep OFF". Select 1
of them as the setting.
You can continue by returning to step 2 and setting other items.
4 Exit Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button.
When other items that are applicable to the basic operation method
above are displayed afterwards their setting content chart is
entered. (Normally the uppermost setting in the chart is the original
setting.)
Also, the explanation for items that aren't applicable (<Manual Clock
Adjustment>etc.) are entered step by step.
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Menu system
Press the Reset button and when it's removed from the
battery power source
Security Code
Because authorization by the Security Code is required when it's
removed from the vehicle, personalizing this unit is by using the
Security Code is a help in preventing theft.
1 Turn the power ON.
2 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and enter the Security
Code.
When the Security Code function is activated, the code can't be
changed and the function can't be released.
Note, the Security Code can be set as the 4 digit number of your
choice.
"APPROVED" is displayed.
The unit can be used.
1 Enter Standby
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "ALL OFF" display.
Touch Sensor Tone
Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF.
2 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
When "MENU" is displayed, "Security" is displayed.
Display
Setting
"Beep ON"
"Beep OFF"
Beep is heard.
Beep canceled.
3 Enter Security Code mode
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.
When "ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is displayed.
4 Select the digits to enter
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
5 Select the Security Code numbers
Manual Clock Adjustment
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5, and complete the Security Code.
This adjustment can be done when the <Synchronize Clock> (page
31) is set as OFF. (KDC-X859)
7 Confirm the Security Code
1 Select Clock Adjustment mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "Clock Adjust" display.
Press the [¢] button for at least 3 seconds.
When "RE-ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is displayed.
8 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and reenter the Security
Code.
"APPROVED" is displayed.
2 Enter Clock Adjust mode
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.
The clock display blinks.
The Security Code function activates.
When the wrong Code is entered in steps 4 through 6, repeat from
step 4.
3 Adjust the hours
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
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Adjust the minutes
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Date Mode
Setting the date format.
4 Exit Clock adjustment mode
1 Select Date Mode
Press the [MENU] button.
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "Date Mode" display.
2 Select the date format
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Date Adjustment
1 Select Date Adjust mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "Date Adjust" display.
Function of the KDC-X859
2 Enter Date Adjust mode
Synchronize Clock
Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this unit's clock.
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.
The date display blinks.
Display
Setting
3 Selecting the item (day, month, or year) to adjust
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
The item that is blinking is item that can be adjusted.
"SYNC OFF"
"SYNC ON"
Adjust the time manually.
Synchronizes the time.
It takes 3 to 4 minutes to synchronize the clock.
4 Adjust each item
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
5 Repeat step 3 and 4 operation and adjust the date.
6 Exit Date adjustment mode
Press the [MENU] button.
Selectable Illumination
Selecting the button illumination color as green or red.
Display
Setting
"Button Color Green"/
"Button Green"
The illumination color is green.
"Button Color Red"/
"Button Red"
The illumination color is red.
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Menu system
Function of the KDC-MP919/KDC-X759
Switching Display Type
Setting the Display type.
Font Type Select
Selecting the display font.
Display
Setting
1 Select Font Type Select Mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "Font Select" display.
"Display Type A"
Display type divided into Upper and
Lower parts.
Display type that uses mainly the display
upper part.
"Display Type B"
"Display Type C"
2 Select the font
Full screen display type.
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
• "Display Type C" can't be selected in Standby.
• The display of each part can be changed.
- Switching Upper and Lower Part Display: (page 14)
- Switching Full Screen Display: (page 13)
- Icon/Spectrum analyzer Select: (page 32)
Function of the KDC-X859
Font Color Select
Selecting the display font color.
Switching Upper and Lower Part Display
1 Select Font Color Select Mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "Font Col Select" display.
For the setting method refer to the <Switching Upper and Lower
Part Display> (page 14)/<Switching the Standby Display> (page
13).
2 Select the color
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Function of the KDC-MP919/KDC-X759
Icon/Spectrum analyzer Select
This function permits switching of the Icon/Spectrum analyzer
display.
Dimmer
Dimming this unit's display automatically when the vehicle light
switch is turned ON.
1 Select Icon/Spectrum analyzer Select mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "Icon/Speana Select" display.
Display
Setting
"Dimmer ON"
"Dimmer OFF"
The display dims.
The display doesn't dim.
2 Select the Icon/Spectrum analyzer
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
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OFF Wait Time Setting
Dual Zone System <In Auxiliary input source>
Setting the time until the faceplate hide operation starts after the
power is turned OFF.
Makes the sound different for the front channel and rear
channel.
The faceplate can be removed only during the set time period.
Display
Setting
Display and Setting
"Zone 2 OFF"
"Zone 2 ON"
Both the front and rear are Auxiliary input sound.
The front is this unit's internal source, and the
rear is Auxiliary input sound.
"Off Wait 0sec"
• When the Dual Zone System is ON, there is no rear channel audio
control or other effect.
• When the Dual Zone System is being used the front channel can't
be used with External disc source.
"Off Wait 3sec" (Original setting)
"Off Wait 25sec"
• When you set the Dual zone system to ON while the non-fading
preout is switched ON, the sound of the non-fading preout isn’t
output.
System Q
Setting display/don't display for the System Q factors (Bass
center frequency, Bass Q factor, Bass extend, Middle center
frequency, Middle Q factor, and Treble center frequency) in
Audio control.
Display
Setting
"System Q ON"
"System Q OFF"
The System Q factors are displayed.
The System Q factors aren't displayed.
Built-in Amp Mute Setting <In Standby mode>
Toggles ON or OFF the mute control on the built-in amplifier.
Turning ON this control enhances the preout quality.
Display
Setting
"Builtin AMP Mute OFF"/ The built-in amplifier activates.
"AMP Mute OFF"
"Builtin AMP Mute ON"/
"AMP Mute ON"
The built-in amplifier deactivates.
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Menu system
Function of the KDC-X859/KDC-X759
Function of the KDC-X859
B.M.S. (Bass Management System)
Traffic Information
Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the
main unit.
Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic
bulletin starts even when you aren't listening to the radio.
Display
Setting
Display
Setting
"AMP Bass Flat"
"AMP Bass +6"
"AMP Bass +12"
"AMP Bass +18"
Bass boost level is flat.
"TI OFF"
"TI ON"
The Traffic Information function is OFF.
The Traffic Information function is ON.
Bass boost level is low (+6dB).
Bass boost level is mid (+12dB).
Bass boost level is high (+18dB).
When it's ON, the "TI" indicator is ON.
When a traffic information station isn't being received the "TI"
indicator blinks.
When a traffic bulletin starts, "Traffic Info" is displayed it and it
switches to traffic information.
• Refer to the catalog or instruction manual for power amplifiers that
can be controlled from this unit.
• For amplifiers there are the model that can be set from Flat to +18
dB, and the model that can be set from Flat to +12 dB.
When an amplifier that can only be set to +12 is connected to the
unit, "AMP Bass +18" won't work correctly even if it's selected.
• During reception of a AM station when the Traffic Information
function is turned on ON it switches to a FM station.
• During reception of traffic information the adjusted volume is
automatically remembered, and the next time it switches to traffic
information it's automatically the remembered volume.
Receiving other traffic information stations (In tuner
source)
Function of the KDC-X859/KDC-X759
B.M.S. Frequency Offset
Setting the central frequency boosted by B.M.S.
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Traffic information station switching can be done when listening to
the radio.
Display
Setting
"AMP Freq Normal"
"AMP Freq Low"
Boost with the normal central frequency
Drop the normal central frequency 20%
CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit)
<In FM reception>
Temporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono to
reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station.
Auto Memory Entry <In Tuner mode>
For the operation method refer to <Auto Memory Entry> (page
20).
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Display
Setting
Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown
below.
• "AUX"
• "TV"
• "VCP"
• "GAME"
• "PORTABLE"
• "DVD"
"CRSC ON"
"CRSC OFF"
The CRSC is ON.
The CRSC is OFF.
Strong electrical fields (such as from power lines) may cause
unstable sound quality when CRSC is turned ON. In such a situation,
turn it OFF.
6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the [MENU] button.
When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time is
selected, and Auxiliary input display setting mode closes.
Auxiliary Input Display Setting & Station/Disc Naming
For selecting the display when switched to Auxiliary input
source. For the Station/Disc Naming refer to the <Station/Disc
Naming> (page 16).
1 Select Auxiliary input source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "AUX" display.
Text Scroll
Setting the displayed text scroll.
Display
Setting
2 Enter Menu mode
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"MENU" is displayed.
"Scroll Auto"
"Scroll Manual"
Repeats scroll.
Scrolls when the display changes.
The text scrolled is shown below.
• CD text
• Folder name/ File name/ MP3 text
• MD title
3 Select Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Select the "Name Set" display.
4 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode
• Radio text
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.
The presently selected Auxiliary input display is displayed.
5 Select the Auxiliary input display
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
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Basic Operations of remote
Loading and Replacing the battery
Use one lithium battery (CR2025).
Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly,
following the illustration inside the case.
2WARNING
Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a doctor
immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed.
Do not set the remote on hot places such as above the dashboard.
Basic operations
[VOL.] buttons
Adjusting the volume.
[SRC] button
Each time the button is pressed the source switches.
For the source switching order refer to <Selecting the Source>
(page 10).
[ATT] button
Turning the volume down quickly.
When it is pressed again it returns to the previous level.
[
] button
Adjusting the Faceplate Angle.
*
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[DNPP]/ [OK] button
Enters and cancels the <DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)> (page
In Tuner source
28) mode.
[FM]/ [AM] buttons
Select the band.
Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the
FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
[#0] — [#9] buttons
When in <Direct Track Search> (page 25) and <Direct Album
Search> (page 26), enter the track/disc number.
[4]/ [¢] buttons
Tune up or down band.
[#0] — [#9] buttons
Press buttons [#1] — [#8] to recall preset stations.
[DIRECT] button
Enters and cancels the <Direct Access Tuning> (page 19) mode.
[38] button
Enters and cancels the <PTY (Program Type)> (page 22) mode.
[DNPP]/ [OK] button
Enters and cancels the <SNPP (Station Name Preset Play)> (page
20) mode.
In Disc source
[4]/ [¢] buttons
Doing track forward and backward.
[DISC+]/ [DISC–] buttons
Doing album forward and backward.
[38] button
Each time the button is pressed the song pauses and plays.
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Accessories
External view
External view
......... Number of items
2WARNING
......... Number of items
If 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.
1
.........1
5
.........1
.........2
2CAUTION
• If 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 to a power
source with a constant voltage supply, as with battery wires, the
battery may die.
• If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so that the
faceplate will not hit the lid when closing and opening.
• If 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.
• Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar
material. To prevent a short circuit, do not remove the caps on
the ends of the unconnected wires or the terminals.
• Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to which
they correspond. The unit may be damaged or fail to work if you
share the - wires or ground them to any metal part in the car.
• When only two speakers are being connected to the system,
connect the connectors either to both the front output terminals
or to both the rear output terminals (do not mix front and rear).
For example, if you connect the + connector of the left speaker
to a front output terminal, do not connect the - connector to a
rear output terminal
6
7
8
2
3
4
.........2
.........1
.........1
.........2
.........2
Do not use any accessories other than those provided with your unit. If
you use other accessories, you may damage the unit.
Installation Procedure
1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and
disconnect the - battery.
• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps,
blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.
• Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less.
2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit.
3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness.
4. Connect the wiring harness wires in the following order: ground,
battery, ignition.
5. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.
6. Install the unit in your car.
7. Reconnect the - battery.
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Connecting Wires to Terminals
Non-fading right output
(Red)12
Non-fading left output
(White) 49
To KENWOOD disc changer/
DAB control input/KPA-SD100/
KPA-HD100/KPA-SS100 25
Front right output (Red)13
Front left output (White)14
To connect these leads,
refer to the relevant
instruction manuals. 26
Fuse (10A) 27
Rear right output (Red)11
Rear left output (White)10
FM/AM antenna input 15
If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. 3
4 When using the optional power amplifier,
P.CONT
connect to its power control terminal.
Wiring harness
Power control wire (Blue/White)16
(Accessory1)22
5 Depending on what antenna you are using,
connect either to the control terminal of the
motor antenna, or to the power terminal for the
booster amplifier of the film-type antenna.
ANT CONT
Motor antenna control wire (Blue)17
28
White/Black
To front left
speaker 29
FRONT
L
+
White
30
7 To car light control switch
ILLUMI
Dimmer control wire (Orange / White)19
31
Gray/Black
EXT.
8 To "EXT.AMP.CONT." terminal of the amplifier
To front right
CONT
External amplifier control wire
(Pink / Black) (KDC-X859/X759 only) 20
having the external amp control function.
speaker 32
FRONT
REAR
R
+
Gray
33
34
Green/Black
Ignition key
switch 41
To rear left
speaker 35
ACC 44
L
+
Green
36
Ignition wire (Red) 46
37
Car fuse
box
(Main fuse)
42
Car fuse box 45
Purple/Black
To rear right
speaker 38
Battery wire (Yellow)
47
REAR
R
+
Purple
39
Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis) 48
Battery
43
–
+
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Installation (non-Japanese cars)
Installation (Japanese-cars)
Accessory6
J-Car Bracket
(follow indications for L/R)
Factory-installed
Radio Bracket
Firewall or metal support
Screw (M4X8)
(commercially
available)
Factory-installed
Radio Bracket
L
R
Bend the tabs of the
mounting sleeve with
a screwdriver or similar
utensil and attach it in
place.
Metal mounting strap
(commercially
available)
Phillips truss head
sheet metal screw
(commercially available)
Accessory7
J-Car Trim Plate
(place thick part on bottom)
Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is
unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip).
Factory trim bezel
For Nissan Car
For Toyota Car
After aligning the J-Car
bracket with the factory-
installed radio bracket,
tighten the screws.
After aligning the factory-
installed radio bracket,
tighten the screws.
8mm
Accessory4
8mm
Accessory3
for Nissan car
for Toyota car
5mm
5mm
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.
Damage to the unit will result from using screws other than those
provided.
A pair of J-Car Brackets (Accessory 6) are not used when fitting
in a Toyota car.
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Removing the Unit
Locking the faceplate to the unit
If you want to lock the faceplate to the unit so that it does not fall
off, follow the directions below.
1 Insert the removal tool into the
indentations in the hard rubber
frame, and pull it gently until the
lock is released.
1 Refer to the function "Removing the faceplate" (page 17) 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.
Accessory8
Removal tool
Screw (M4X8)
(commercially
available)
2 Remove the screw (M4X8) on
the back panel.
Accessory2
Removal tool
Accessory5
3 Insert the two removal tools
deeply into the slots on each
side, as shown.
3 Refer to the section "Removing the faceplate" (page 17) and then
reattaching the faceplate.
Never insert the taptite screws (ø2 X 4 mm) in any other screw holes
than the one specified. If you insert it in another hole, it will contract and
may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit.
4 Push upward the removal tool
toward the top, and pull out the
unit halfway while pressing
towards the inside.
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.
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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.
? The Bass center frequency, Bass quality factor, Bass extend, Middle
center frequency, Middle quality factor, and Treble center frequency
can’t be adjusted.19
✔ The <System Q> (page 33) is set OFF.
✔ Set it ON.
General
? No sound can be heard, or the volume is low.
✔ The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side.21
✔ Center the fader and balance settings.
? The power does not turn ON.01
✔ The fuse has blown.
✔ The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected incorrectly.22
✔ Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness correctly.
See the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
✔ After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with
one with the same rating.
✔ No ACC position on vehicle ignition.02
✔ The values of Volume offset are low.24
✔ Connect the same wire to the ignition as the battery wire.
✔ Increase the values of Volume offset. (page 11)
? Nothing happens when the buttons are pressed.04
✔ The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.
✔ Press the reset button on the unit (page 5).
✔ The <Built-in Amp Mute Setting> (page 33) is ON.100
✔ Turn it OFF.
?The sound quality is poor or distorted.25
✔ One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car.
✔ Check the speaker wiring.
? There’s a source you can’t switch.06
✔ There’s no CD inserted.
✔ Set the media you want to listen to. If there’s no media in this
unit, you can't switch to each source.
✔ The speakers are not wired correctly.27
✔ Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is
connected to a different speaker.
? The faceplate does not open or close.09
✔ The faceplate is incorrectly attached.
? Non-fading output, Non-fading Low Pass Filter and Non-fading
setting can’t be done.28
✔ The <Non-fading output> (page 16) is OFF.29
✔ Turn it ON.
✔ Reattach the faceplate correctly, See the section on <Removing
the Faceplate>(page 17).
? The memory is erased when the ignition is turned OFF.10
✔ The battery wire has not been connected to the proper terminal.
✔ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
✔ The <Dual zone system> (page 33) is ON.30
✔ Turn it OFF.
? There’s no Front High Pass Filter and Rear High Pass Filter effect.31
✔ The Non-fading preout is being used.
✔ The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected.11
✔ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
✔ There’s no effect in Non-fading preout.
? The Security Code item isn’t displayed in the Menu System.32
✔ The Security Code function is already activated.
✔ When the Security Code function is activated it isn’t displayed in
the menu items.
? There’s no loudness effect.12
✔ You’re using Non-fading preout.
✔ Loudness has no effect in Non-fading preout.
? The Touch Sensor Tone doesn’t sound.34
✔ The preout jack is being used.
✔ The Touch Sensor Tone can’t be output from the preout jack.
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Troubleshooting Guide
✔ The disc is severely scratched.55
? Even though Synchronize Clock is ON, the clock can’t be adjusted.35
✔ The received RDS station isn’t sending time data.
✔ Receive another RDS station.
✔ Try another disc instead.
? The specified track will not play.58
✔ Random play or magazine random play has been selected.
✔ Turn off random play or magazine random play.
? Even though the vehicle light switch is turned ON, the unit’s display
won’t dim.36
✔ The dimmer wire isn’t connected.
? Track repeat, disc repeat, track scan, random play, and magazine
random play start by themselves.59
✔ The setting is not canceled.
✔ Connect the dimmer wire correctly.
? The Dimmer function doesn’t work. 38-1
✔ The Dimmer wire isn’t connected correctly.
✔ Check the Dimmer wire connection.
✔ 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.
Tuner source
? The specified track will not play.58-a
✔ Random play has been selected.
✔ Turn off random play.
? Radio reception is poor.39
✔ The car antenna is not extended.
✔ Pull the antenna out all the way.
? Cannot play CD-R or CD-RW.60
✔ Finalization processing is not being conducted for CD-R/CD-RW.
✔ Conduct finalization processing with CD recorder.
✔ The antenna control wire is not connected.40
✔ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
✔ A non-compatible CD changer is being used to play the CD-R/CD-
RW.61
? The desired frequency can’t be entered with the Direct Access Tuning.
✔ A station that can’t be received is being entered.
✔ Enter a station that can be received.
✔ Use a CD changer compatible with CD-R/CD-RW to play.
? A CD ejects as soon as it is loaded.62
✔ The CD is upside-down.
✔ You’re trying to enter a frequency with a 0.01 MHz unit.42
✔ Load the CD with the labeled side up.
✔ What can be designated in the FM band is to 0.1 MHz.
✔ The CD is quite dirty.63
Disc source
✔ Clean the CD, referring to the section on <CD cleaning> (page 8).
? "AUX" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode.50
? The disc won’t insert.65
✔ O-N switch is set to "O" side.
✔ There’s already another disc inserted.
✔ Press the [0] button and remove the disc.
✔ Set the switch to "N" side.
✔ Unsupported disc changer is connected.51
? Direct Track Search and Direct Album Search can’t be done.66-1
✔ Connect the supported disc changer. (page 4)
✔ Another function is ON.
✔ Turn Random Play or other functions OFF.
? The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead.52
✔ The specified CD is quite dirty.
? Track Search can't be done.66-2
✔ Clean the CD.
✔ For the albums first or last song.
✔ The CD is upside-down.53
✔ For each album, Track Search can't be done in the backward
direction for the first song or in the forward direction for the last
song.
✔ Load the CD with the labeled side up.
✔ The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified.54
✔ Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified
disc.
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Troubleshooting Guide
MP3 source
? The sound skips when an MP3 is being played.73-1
✔ The media is scratched or dirty.
? Cannot play an MP3.67
✔ Clean the media, referring to the section on <CD cleaning> (page
8).
✔ Not conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, and Romeo.
✔ Use a medium conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, and
Romeo.
✔ The recording condition is bad.73-2
✔ Record the media again or use another media.
✔ The MP3 has no or invalid track name extension.68
✔ Add the ".MP3" extension to the MP3 track name.
? Can't display the ID3 tag information correctly.75
✔ Record is not made in conformity with the ID 3 tag version1.x.
✔ Record in conformity with the ID 3 tag version1.x.
✔ The media is scratched or dirty.69
✔ Clean the media, referring to the section on <CD cleaning> (page
8).
? Can’t enter Album Select mode.101
✔ There’s no folder recorded in the MP3 media.
✔ Use a media with levels.
? Noise or no sound generated when an MP3 is played.70
✔ The track has the MP3 track name extension while it is not an MP3.
✔ Do not use the ".MP3" extension in non-MP3.
? The songs in the selected folder aren’t played in Album Select
mode.102
✔ There are no MP3 in the selected folder.
✔ Make sure there’s recorded content in the MP3 media.
? Takes time before the unit starts playing MP3.71
✔ The medium contains many albums, tracks, and hierarchical levels.
✔ The unit checks all tracks on the loaded medium first. If the
medium has many tracks recorded, it may take a long time for the
unit before it starts playing MP3.
? The MP3 track/album search takes time.78
✔ Many tracks are recorded on the media.
✔ When the media directory is complex, the track/album search can
take time.
? Fails to play MP3 in the intended order.72
✔ The MP3 tracks were not written by the CD writer in the order in
which you wanted them to be played.
? The MP3 related text isn’t displayed correctly.79
✔ A character is entered that this unit can't display.
✔ For the characters that can be used for MP3 text entry, refer to
<Notes on playing MP3> (page 6).
✔ Depending on the CD writer, you may be able to set the order in
which MP3 tracks are to be played by writing them onto a
medium with their track names beginning with play sequence
numbers such as "01" to "99".
? The MP3 track time isn’t displayed correctly.80
✔ ---
✔ There are times when it isn’t displayed correctly according to the
MP3 recording conditions.
If the following situations, consult your nearest service
center:
• Even though the disc changer is connected, the Disc Changer source is
not ON, with "AUX" showing in the display during the Changer Mode.
• Even though no device (KCA-S210A, CA-C1AX, KDC-CPS87, KDC-CX87,
KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is connected, the
Auxiliary input is entered when switching modes.
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Troubleshooting Guide
Hold Error:
The protective circuit in the unit activates when the
temperature inside the automatic disc changer
exceeds 60°C (140°F), stopping all operation.E0d
✔ 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.
The messages shown below display your systems
condition.
Eject:
No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer.
The disc magazine is not completely loaded.E01
✔ Load the disc magazine properly.
No CD in the unit.
✔ Insert the CD.
NO NAME:
NO TITLE:
NO TEXT:
Attempted to display DNPS during the CD play having
no disc names preset.E51
No Disc:
No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.E02
✔ Load a disc into the disc magazine.
Attempted to display the disc title or track title while
the MD having no MD title is being played.E53
TOC Error:
The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD
is scratched a lot.
✔ Clean the CD and load it correctly.
• Attempted to display the disc text or track text
while the CD having no CD text is being played.E54
• Attempted to display text during reception of the
station that isn't sending text data.E55
E-05:
The CD is upside-down.E05
✔ Load the CD correctly.
• Attempted to display the ID3 tag while the MP3
having no ID3 tag is being played.E52
Blank Disc:
Nothing has been recorded on the MD.E10
No Track Disc No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a
Waiting:
Load:
Radio text data is being received.E56
title.E11
Discs are being exchanged in the Disc changer.E57-1
The unit is reading the data on the disc.
No Music Data:
Media was played that doesn’t have data recorded
that the unit can play. E15
Reading:
✔ Use media that has data recorded that the unit can
play.
NO ACCESS: After setting it in the Disc Changer, DNPP was done
without having it been played at least 1 time.E58
No Panel
E-77:
The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to
this unit has been removed.E30
✔ Replace it.
••••••••
IN (Blink):
The CD player section is not operating properly.E59
✔ Reinsert the CD. If the CD cannot be ejected or the
display continues to flash even when the CD has
been properly reinserted, please switch off the
power and consult your nearest service center.
The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.E77
✔ Press the reset button on the unit. If the "E-77"
code does not disappear, consult your nearest
service center.
Unsupported File: A MP3 is played with a format that this unit can't
support.E63
✔ ----
Mecha Error: Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the
unit is malfunctioning for some reason.E99
✔ 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.
Protected File: A copy-protected file is played.E64
✔
----
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Specifications
Specifications subject to change without notice.
FM tuner section
Audio section
Frequency range (200 kHz space) ............87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) ....................9.3dBf (0.8 µV/75 Ω)
Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) ...............15.2dBf (1.6 µV/75 Ω)
Frequency response ( 3.0 dB)..............................30 Hz – 15 kHz
Signal to Noise ratio (MONO)..............................................70 dB
Selectivity ( 400 kHz).......................................................≥ 80 dB
Stereo separation (1 kHz) ....................................................40 dB
Maximum output power.................................................50 W x 4
Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) ...............22 W x 4
Tone action
Bass : ..............................................................100 Hz 10 dB
Middle : .............................................................1 kHz 10 dB
Treble : ............................................................10 kHz 10 dB
Preout level / Load (during disc play)....................4500 mV/10 kΩ
Preout impedance.................................................................80 Ω
AM tuner section
Frequency range (10 kHz space) ...................530 kHz – 1700 kHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) .............................28 dBµ (25 µV)
General
Operating voltage (11 – 16V allowable) .............................14.4 V
Current consumption.............................................................10 A
Installation Size (W x H x D) .........................182 x 53 x 162 mm
7-3/16 x 2-1/16 x 6-3/8 inch
CD player section
Laser diode....................................................GaAlAs (λ=780 nm)
Digital filter (D/A)......................................8 Times Over Sampling
D/A Converter .......................................................................1 Bit
Spindle speed
Weight...................................................................3.3 lbs (1.5 kg)
(KDC-X859/ MP919) ..............1000 – 400 rpm (CLV 2times)
(KDC-X759) .........................................500 – 200 rpm (CLV)
Wow & Flutter........................................Below Measurable Limit
Frequency response ( 1 dB).................................10 Hz – 20 kHz
Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) ......................................0.01 %
Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz) ..............................................105 dB
Dynamic range ....................................................................93 dB
Channel separation..............................................................95 dB
MP3 decode (KDC-X859/ MP919)
................Compliant with MPEG-1.0/2.0/2.5 Audio Layer-3
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