KENWOOD KDC X498 User Manual

KDC-X498  
KDC-HD458U  
CIND-SRETCERIVUERCTION MANUAL  
AMMOPLID-TUENDERLEECMTEPURLDOEICD  
REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM  
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES  
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-X498/ KDC-HD458U Serial number  
US Residents Only  
Register Online  
Register your Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa.com  
© 2013 JVC KENWOOD Corporation  
GET0970-001A (KW/K0)  
BASICS  
Faceplate  
Remote control (RC-406)  
Volume knob  
(turn/press)  
Display window  
Remote sensor (Do not expose  
to bright sunlight.)  
Pull out the  
insulation sheet  
when using for the  
first time.  
* Not used.  
Detach button  
Attach  
Detach  
How to reset  
How to replace the battery  
Your preset  
adjustments will also  
be erased.  
To  
Do this (on the faceplate)  
Do this (on the remote control)  
Turn on the power  
Press and hold SRC to turn off the power.  
Press BSRC.  
• Press and hold to turn off the power.  
Turn the volume knob.  
( Pressing SRC does not turn on the power. )  
Adjust the volume  
Press VOL  
or VOL  
.
Press ATT during playback to attenuate the sound.  
• Press again to cancel.  
Select a source  
Press SRC repeatedly.  
Press BSRC repeatedly.  
Change the display  
information  
Press DISP SCRL repeatedly.  
• Press and hold to scroll the current display information.  
( not available )  
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GETTING STARTED  
3
Set the initial settings  
1
2
3
Press BSRC to enter STANDBY.  
Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]  
.
Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press  
the knob.  
4
Press and hold  
to exit.  
To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press  
.
1
Cancel the demonstration  
Default: XX  
When you turn on the power (or after you reset the  
unit), the display shows: “CANCEL DEMO” “PRESS”  
“VOLUME KNOB”  
AUDIO CONTROL  
SP SELECT  
OFF/ 5/4/ 6 × 9/6/ OEM: Selects according to the speaker size (5 inches or 4 inches,  
6×9 inches or 6 inches) or OEM speakers for optimum performance.  
1
Press the volume knob.  
DISPLAY  
[YES] is selected for the initial setup.  
Press the volume knob again.  
“DEMO OFF” appears.  
EASY MENU  
ON: Both display and button illumination change to white color when entering  
[FUNCTION]. ; OFF: Both display and button illumination remain as [COLOR SELECT]  
2
color.  
(
12)  
TUNER SETTING  
PRESET TYPE  
2
Set the clock  
NORMAL: Memorizes one station for each preset button in each band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/  
AM). ; MIX: Memorizes one station for each preset button, regardless of the selected band.  
1
2
Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].  
Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK], then press the  
SYSTEM  
knob.  
KEY BEEP  
ON: Activates the keypress tone. ; OFF: Deactivates.  
3
4
Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK ADJUST], then  
press the knob.  
SOURCE SELECT  
Turn the volume knob to make the settings, then press  
the knob.  
Day Hour Minute  
Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK FORMAT], then  
press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to select [12H] or [24H], then press  
the knob.  
Press and hold  
PANDORA SRC ON: Enables PANDORA in source selection. ; OFF: Disables.  
IHEART SRC ON: Enables IHEARTRADIO in source selection. ; OFF: Disables.  
BUILT-IN AUX ON: Enables AUX in source selection. ; OFF: Disables. 9)  
: Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD. ;  
an music CD. No sound can be heard if an audio file disc is played.  
(
9)  
(
10)  
(
5
6
7
CD READ  
1
2: Forces to play as  
F/W UPDATE  
to exit.  
UPDATE SYSTEM  
To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press  
.
F/W UP  
xx.xx  
YES: Starts upgrading the firmware. ; NO: Cancels (upgrading is not activated).  
4
HD Radio™ tuner  
You can tune in to both conventional and HD Radio broadcasts.  
• To find HD Radio stations in your area, visit  
<http://www.hdradio.com>.  
Direct Access Tuning (using RC-406)  
1
2
3
Press DIRECT to enter Direct Access Tuning.  
Press the number buttons to enter a frequency or channel.  
Press ENT IW to search for a station or channel.  
• To cancel, press or DIRECT.  
• If no operation is done for 10 seconds after step 2, Direct Access Tuning is  
automatically canceled.  
Other settings  
1
2
Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].  
Search for a station or channel  
Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then  
press the knob.  
1
2
Press BSRC to select HD RADIO.  
Press J BAND repeatedly (or press AM– / #FM+ on RC-406)  
*
3
Press and hold  
to exit.  
to select FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ AM.  
Press S / T (or press S / T (+) on RC-406) to search for  
To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press  
.
3
Default: XX  
a station or channel.  
To change the searching method for S / T: Press K SEEK  
repeatedly.  
AUTO1: Automatically search for a station or channel.  
AUTO2: Search for a preset station or channel.  
MANUAL: Manually search for a station or channel.  
To store a station or channel: Press and hold one of the number  
buttons (1 to 6).  
To select a stored station or channel: Press one of the number  
buttons (1 to 6) (or press one of the number buttons (1 to 6) on  
RC-406).  
TUNER SETTING  
IF BAND  
AUTO: Increases the tuner selectivity to reduce interference noises from adjacent  
FM stations. (Stereo effect may be lost.) ; WIDE: Subjects to interference noises  
from adjacent FM stations, but sound quality will not be degraded and the stereo  
effect will remain.  
AUTO  
MEMORY  
YES: Automatically starts memorizing 6 stations with good reception. ; NO: Cancels.  
(Selectable only if [NORMAL] is selected for [PRESET TYPE].)  
(
4)  
RECEIVE  
MODE  
Sets the receive mode of the HD Radio receiver.  
AUTO : Automatically tunes to analog broadcast when there is no digital  
broadcast. ; DIGITAL: Tunes in to digital broadcast only. ; ANALOG: Tunes in to  
analog broadcast only.  
Select an HD Radio multicast channel  
TAG MEMORY Displays the shared tag memory usage of the HD Radio receiver.  
00 50: Up to 50 tags can be registered to this unit.  
CLOCK  
Many HD Radio stations offer more than one channel programming.  
This service is called multicasting. While receiving HD Radio  
multicast channels....  
Press S / T to select your desired channel (HD1 to HD8).  
“LINKING” appears while linking to a multicast channel.  
TIME SYNC  
ON: Synchronizes the unit’s time to the Radio Broadcast Data System station time. ;  
OFF: Cancels.  
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HD Radio™ tuner  
• When the connected iPod/iPhone is not compatible with iTunes  
Tag and purchase your favorite songs from iTunes Store  
Tagging you cannot transfer the tagged PSDs.  
Some HD Radio broadcasts provide Program Service Data (PSD) for songs.  
You can tag the song while listening to an HD Radio broadcast and easily  
purchase the song from iTunes store.  
3
Purchase songs from iTunes Store  
This unit memorizes up to 50 tags.  
• To check the number of the tag memory used,  
1
2
Connect the iPod/iPhone to the PC.  
(
B
5).  
Synchronize the iPod/iPhone on the iTunes.  
• For the best compatibility of iTunes Tagging, use the latest software  
versions with the iPod/iPhone that can be connected to this unit.  
• iTunes 7.4 or later version is required.  
• For details about iPod/iPhone and iTunes, refer also to the instructions  
supplied with the iPod/iPhone or visit <http://www.apple.com>.  
The tagged PSDs are transferred to the PC and iTunes displays the list  
of the tagged songs. After the data transfer is completed, the stored  
PSDs are automatically deleted from the iPod/iPhone.  
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12)  
1
Tag the song  
While receiving a song with PSD (“TAG” lights up)...  
Press and hold  
.
“TAG STORED” “MEMORY XX/50” appears when the song is stored on  
the unit.  
• When pressing and holding  
within 10 seconds before or after the  
PSD changes, the tags for two songs are stored.  
2
Transfer the tagged PSD to your iPod/iPhone  
Connect the iPod/iPhone to the unit.  
The source changes to “USB,” and starts transferring the tagged PSDs to  
the iPod/iPhone automatically.  
• While transferring, “TAG” flashes and “TAG STORING” appears. When all  
the tagged PSDs are transferred, “TAG TRANSFERD” appears.  
• Your iPod/iPhone must have 50 MB free space which is required for  
transferring a tagged PSD.  
• During the transferring process:  
– Do not change the source.  
– Do not disconnect the iPod/iPhone.  
6
CD / USB / iPod  
Start playback  
The source changes automatically and  
playback starts.  
CD  
Label side  
M: Eject disc  
To  
Do this  
Pause or resume  
playback  
Press 6 IW (or press ENT IW on RC-406).  
Select a track/file  
Press S / T (or press S / T (+) on RC-406).  
USB  
USB input terminal  
3
*
Select a folder  
Press J/ K (or press AM– / #FM+ on RC-406).  
*
CA-U1EX (max.: 500 mA)  
(optional accessory)  
Reverse/  
Fast-forward  
Press and hold S / T (or press and hold S / T (+) on RC-406).  
4
*
Repeat play  
Press 4  
repeatedly.  
• Audio CD: TRACK REPEAT, REPEAT OFF  
• MP3/WMA/WAV file or iPod: FILE REPEAT, FOLDER REPEAT, REPEAT OFF  
• KENWOOD Music Editor Light (KME Light)/ KENWOOD Music Control (KMC) file  
iPod/iPhone  
(
12): FILE REPEAT, REPEAT OFF  
USB input terminal  
4
*
Random play  
Press 3 repeatedly.  
• Audio CD: DISC RANDOM, RANDOM OFF  
• MP3/WMA/WAV file or iPod or KME Light/ KMC file: FOLDER RANDOM,  
RANDOM OFF  
5
*
Press and hold 3 to select “ALL RANDOM”.  
KCA-iP102 (optional accessory) or  
accessory cable of the iPod/iPhone  
1
*
*
*
*
*
Do not leave the cable inside the car when not using.  
1
*
2
3
4
5
You can still play/pause, file skip, fast-forward or reverse files from the unit.  
Only for MP3/WMA/WAV files. This does not work for iPod.  
For iPod: Applicable only when [MODE OFF] is selected.  
For CD: Only for MP3/WMA files.  
Press 5 iPod to select the control mode  
while in iPod source.  
2
*
MODE ON: From the iPod .  
MODE OFF: From the unit.  
If you connect the iPod/iPhone to the USB input terminal of the unit (while listening to TuneIn Radio,  
TuneIn Radio Pro or Aupeo), the unit will output the sound from these apps.  
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CD / USB / iPod  
Select a track/file from a list  
Direct Music Search (using RC-406)  
Set the skip search ratio  
While listening to iPod or KME Light/ KMC file...  
For iPod: Applicable only when [MODE OFF] is  
1
2
Press DIRECT.  
selected.  
(
7)  
Press the number buttons to enter a track/  
file number.  
1
Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].  
1
Press  
.
2
Turn the volume knob to select [USB], then  
press the knob.  
2
Turn the volume knob to make a selection,  
then press the knob.  
3
Press ENT IW to search for music.  
3
4
Turn the volume knob to select  
[SKIP SEARCH], then press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to make a selection,  
then press the knob.  
• To cancel, press  
.
• MP3/WMA/WAV file: Select the desired  
folder, then a file.  
• Not available if Random Play is selected.  
• Not applicable for iPod, KME Light/ KMC file.  
• iPod or KME Light/ KMC file: Select the  
desired file from the list (PLAYLISTS,  
0.5% (default)/ 1% 5%/ 10%: Skip search  
/
Select a song by name  
ratio over the total files.  
*
ARTISTS, ALBUMS, SONGS, PODCASTS ,  
5
Press and hold  
to exit.  
*
While listening to iPod...  
GENRES, COMPOSERS ).  
1
2
Press  
.
*
Only for iPod.  
Turn the volume knob to select a category,  
then press the knob.  
Change the USB drive  
• To return to the root folder (or first file), press  
number button 5 iPod.  
When a smartphone (Mass Storage Class) is  
connected to the USB input terminal, you can  
select its internal memory or external memory  
(such as an SD card) to playback the stored songs.  
You can also select the desired drive to playback  
when a multiple drives device is connected.  
Press 5 iPod repeatedly to select the desired  
drive.  
(or)  
3
4
5
Turn the volume knob quickly to enter  
character search.  
Turn the volume knob to select the  
character to be searched for.  
Press S / T to move to the entry  
position.  
• To return to the previous setting item or  
hierarchy, press  
.
• To cancel, press and hold  
.
If you have many files....  
You can search through them quickly (on step 2  
above) at a preset skip search ratio by pressing  
S / T.  
You can enter up to 3 characters.  
Press the volume knob to start searching.  
Turn the volume knob to make a selection,  
then press the knob.  
6
7
• See also “Set the skip search ratio.”  
1
2
Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].  
Turn the volume knob to select [USB], then  
press the knob.  
• Pressing and holding S / T skip songs at  
Repeat step 7 until the desired item is  
the maximum ratio (10  
%) regardless of the  
selected.  
setting made.  
• To search for a character other than A to Z  
3
4
Turn the volume knob to select  
[MUSIC DRIVE], then press the knob.  
Press the volume knob to select  
• For USB: Only for files registered in the  
database created with KME Light/ KMC.  
• Not applicable for audio CD.  
and 0 to 9, enter only “ ”.  
*
• To return to the previous hierarchy, press  
.
[DRIVE CHANGE]  
.
• To return to the top menu, press number  
The next drive is selected automatically.  
button 5 iPod.  
Repeat steps 1 to 4 to select the following  
• To cancel, press and hold  
.
drives.  
Selectable items: [DRIVE 1] to [DRIVE 5]  
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AUX  
Pandora®  
Preparation:  
Preparation:  
To  
Do this  
Select [ON] for [BUILT-IN AUX]  
.
(
4)  
Install the latest version of the Pandora  
application onto your device (iPhone/  
iPod touch), then create an account and  
log in to Pandora.  
Pause or resume  
playback  
Press 6 IW (or press ENT IW  
on RC-406).  
Start listening  
1
Connect a portable audio player  
(commercially available).  
Thumbs up or  
thumbs down  
Press J / K .  
• If thumbs down is selected, the  
current track is skipped.  
• Select [ON] for [PANDORA SRC]  
.
(
4)  
Auxiliary input jack  
Start listening  
Skip a track  
Press T (or press T (+) on  
1
Open the Pandora application on  
RC-406).  
your device.  
2
Connect your device to the USB  
input terminal.  
Create a new  
station  
1
2
Press and hold the volume  
knob.  
Turn the volume knob to  
select [FROM TRACK] or [FROM  
ARTIST], then press the knob.  
A new station is created based  
on the current song or artist.  
Portable audio  
player  
3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini plug with  
“L” shaped connector (commercially  
available)  
USB input terminal  
2
3
Press BSRC to select AUX.  
Turn on the portable audio player and  
start playback.  
Save a station  
Press and hold one of the  
number buttons (1 to 5) to  
store.  
• To select a stored station, press  
one of the number buttons  
(1 to 5).  
KCA-iP102 (optional accessory) or  
accessory cable of the iPod/iPhone  
*
Set the AUX name  
The source changes to PANDORA and  
broadcast starts.  
* Do not leave the cable inside the car  
when not using.  
While listening to a portable audio player  
connected to the unit...  
1
2
Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].  
Search for a  
registered  
station  
1
2
Press  
.
Turn the volume knob to select [SYSTEM]  
,
Turn the volume knob to  
make a selection, then press  
the knob (or press J/ K on  
RC-406).  
then press the knob.  
3
4
Turn the volume knob to select [AUX NAME  
SET], then press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to make a selection,  
then press the knob.  
[BY DATE]: According to the  
registered date.  
[A-Z]: Alphabetical order.  
Turn the volume knob to the  
desired station, then press the  
knob.  
AUX (default)/ DVD PORTABLE/ GAME/ VIDEO/ TV  
/
5
Press and hold  
to exit.  
3
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iHeartRadio®  
Preparation:  
To  
Do this  
Skip cities by alphabetical order  
Install the latest version of iHeart Link for  
KENWOOD application onto your device  
(iPhone/ iPod touch), then create an account  
and log in to iHeartRadio  
While a city list appears during search...  
Pause or  
resume  
playback  
Press 6 IW (or press  
ENT IW on RC-406).  
1
2
3
4
Turn the volume knob quickly to enter  
character search.  
Turn the volume knob or press S / T  
to select the character to be searched for.  
Press J/ K to move to the previous/next  
page.  
• Select [ON] for [IHEART SRC]  
.
(
4)  
Thumbs up or  
thumbs down  
for custom  
station  
Press J / K .  
• If thumbs down is selected,  
the current track is skipped.  
Start listening  
1
Open the iHeart Link application on  
Press the volume knob to start searching.  
your device.  
Skip a track for  
custom station  
Press T (or press T (+)  
on RC-406).  
To cancel, press and hold  
.
2
Connect your device to the USB input  
terminal.  
Create a new/  
custom station  
Press 1.  
Delete a station  
USB input terminal  
While listening to IHEARTRADIO...  
Add to favorite  
stations for live  
station  
Press 2.  
1
2
Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].  
Turn the volume knob to select [SYSTEM]  
then press the knob.  
,
3
4
5
Turn the volume knob to select [STATION  
DELETE], then press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to select [LIVE] or  
[CUSTOM], then press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to select the  
desired station to delete, then press the  
knob.  
Turn the volume knob to select [YES], then  
Scan for live  
station  
Press 5.  
KCA-iP102 (optional accessory) or  
accessory cable of the iPod/iPhone  
*
3
Press BSRC to select IHEARTRADIO.  
Broadcast starts automatically.  
Search for a station  
Press  
1
2
.
Turn the volume knob to select a category,  
then press the knob.  
* Do not leave the cable inside the car when  
not using.  
6
7
press the knob.  
Press and hold  
3
Turn the volume knob to the desired station,  
then press the knob.  
to exit.  
To return to the previous setting item or  
hierarchy, press  
When a city list appears, you can skip cities in  
alphabetical order.  
.
(or using RC-406)  
Press J/ K to search for a station.  
To cancel, press and hold  
.
10  
AUDIO SETTINGS  
While listening to any source...  
PRESET EQ  
DRIVE EQ  
NATURAL  
/
/
TOP40  
/
POWERFUL/ ROCK/ POPS/ EASY/ JAZZ/  
1
2
3
Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].  
USER: Selects a preset equalizer suitable to the music  
Turn the volume knob to select [AUDIO CONTROL], then press the knob.  
Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table),  
then press the knob.  
genre. (Select [USER] to use the customized bass, middle, and treble  
settings.)  
[DRIVE EQ] is a preset equalizer that reduces noise from the road.  
Repeat step 3 until the desired item is selected or activated.  
BASS BOOST  
LOUDNESS  
LEVEL1  
/
LEVEL2/ LEVEL3: Selects your preferred bass boost level. ;  
4
Press and hold  
to exit.  
OFF: Cancels.  
(or using RC-406)  
1 Press AUD to enter [AUDIO CONTROL]  
2 Press J/ K to make a selection, then press ENT IW.  
LEVEL1 LEVEL2: Selects your preferred low and high frequencies  
/
.
boost to produce a well-balanced sound at a low volume level. ;  
OFF: Cancels.  
To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press  
.
SUBWOOFER SET ON: Turns on the subwoofer output. ; OFF: Cancels.  
LPF SUBWOOFER THROUGH: All signals are sent to the subwoofer. ; 85HZ 120HZ/  
/
Default: XX  
160HZ: Audio signals with frequencies lower than 85 Hz/ 120 Hz/  
SUB-W LEVEL –15 to +15 (0) Adjusts the subwoofer output level.  
160 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.  
BASS LEVEL –8 to +8 (+6)  
SUB-W PHASE  
HPF  
REVERSE (180°)/ NORMAL (0°): Selects the phase of the subwoofer  
output to be in line with the speaker output for optimum performance.  
(Selectable only if a setting other than [THROUGH] is selected for  
[LPF SUBWOOFER].)  
Adjusts the level to memorize for each source. (Before  
MID LEVEL  
TRE LEVEL  
–8 to +8 (+5) making an adjustment, select the source you want to  
adjust.)  
–8 to +8 (0)  
EQ PRO (for KDC-X498  
)
THROUGH: All signals are sent to the speakers. ; 100HZ 120HZ/  
/
150HZ: Audio signals with frequencies higher than 100 Hz/ 120 Hz/  
150 Hz are sent to the speakers.  
BASS ADJUST BASS CTR FRQ 60  
BASS LEVEL –8 to +8  
BASS Q FACTOR 1.00 1.25  
BASS EXTEND ON: Turns on the extended bass. ; OFF: Cancels.  
/
80  
/
100  
+6): Adjusts the level.  
1.50 2.00: Adjusts the quality factor.  
/
200HZ: Selects the center frequency.  
(
FADER  
R15 to F15  
(
0
): Adjusts the rear and front speaker output balance.  
): Adjusts the left and right speaker output balance.  
/
/
/
BALANCE  
L15 to R15  
(
0
VOLUME OFFSET –8 to +8 (for AUX) ; –8 to (for other sources): Presets the volume  
0
MID ADJUST MID CTR FRQ  
MID LEVEL  
0.5  
/
1.0  
/
1.5  
/
2.5KHZ: Selects the center frequency.  
(Default:  
0)  
adjustment level of each source. (Before adjustment, select the source  
you want to adjust.)  
–8 to +8  
(
+5): Adjusts the level.  
MID Q FACTOR 0.75  
/
1.00  
12.5  
/
/
1.25: Adjusts the quality factor.  
15.0 17.5KHZ: Selects the center frequency.  
): Adjusts the level.  
SOUND RECNSTR ON: Creates realistic sound by compensating the high-frequency  
(Sound  
reconstruction)  
components and restoring the rise-time of the waveform that are lost  
in audio data compression. ; OFF: Cancels.  
TRE ADJUST TRE CTR FRQ  
TRE LEVEL  
10.0  
/
/
–8 to +8  
(
0
[SUB-W LEVEL]  
[SUBWOOFER SET] is set to [ON]  
/
[LPF SUBWOOFER]  
/
[SUB-W PHASE] is selectable only if  
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11  
DISPLAY SETTINGS  
MORE INFORMATION  
General  
• This unit can only play the following CDs:  
1
Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]  
Turn the volume knob to select [DISPLAY], then  
press the knob.  
.
About KENWOOD Music Editor Light  
and KENWOOD Music Control  
• This unit supports the PC application KENWOOD Music  
Editor Light and Android™ application KENWOOD Music  
Control.  
• When you play audio files with song data added using  
the KENWOOD Music Editor Light or KENWOOD Music  
Control, you can search for audio files by Genres, Artists,  
Albums, Playlists, and Songs.  
2
3
Turn the volume knob to make a selection  
(see the following table), then press the knob.  
Repeat step 3 until the desired item is selected  
or activated.  
• Detailed information and notes about the playable audio  
files are stated in an online manual on the following web  
4
Press and hold  
to exit.  
To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy,  
press  
Playable files  
• KENWOOD Music Editor Light and KENWOOD Music  
Control are available on the following web site:  
.
• Playable audio file: MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma)  
• Playable disc media: CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM  
• Playable disc file format: ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Long  
file name.  
Default: XX  
COLOR SELECT VARIABLE SCAN  
/
COLOR 01  
COLOR 24  
/
About iPod/iPhone  
Made for  
- iPod touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th generation)  
- iPod classic  
- iPod nano (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th generation)  
- iPhone, iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S, 5  
• For the latest compatible list and software versions of  
• You cannot operate iPod if “KENWOOD” or “ ” is  
displayed on iPod.  
USER: Selects your preferred key illumination  
color.  
• Playable USB device file system: FAT12, FAT16, FAT32  
Even when audio files comply with the standards listed  
above, playback may be impossible depending on the types  
or conditions of media or device.  
You can create your own color (when  
[COLOR 01]  
selected). The color you have created can be  
selected when you select [USER]  
[COLOR 24] or [USER] is  
Unplayable discs  
• Discs that are not round.  
• Discs with coloring on the recording surface or discs that  
are dirty.  
• Recordable/ReWritable discs that have not been  
finalized.  
.
1
2
3
Press and hold the volume knob to enter  
the detailed color adjustment.  
Press S / T to select the color (  
R
/
G/  
B) to adjust.  
Turn the volume knob to adjust the level  
), then press the knob.  
• 8 cm CD. Attempting to insert using an adapter may  
cause malfunction.  
(
0
9
DIMMER  
ON: Dims the display and button illumination. ;  
OFF: Illuminates according to the  
[BRIGHTNESS] settings.  
About USB devices  
• This unit can play MP3/WMA/WAV files stored on a USB  
mass storage class device.  
• You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub.  
• Connecting a cable whose total length is longer than 5 m  
may result in abnormal playback.  
• This unit cannot recognize a USB device whose rating is  
other than 5 V and exceeds 1 A.  
BRIGHTNESS  
0
31: Selects your preferred brightness  
level for display and button illumination.  
TEXT SCROLL AUTO ONCE: Selects whether to scroll the  
/
display information automatically, or scroll  
only once. ; OFF: Cancels.  
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MORE INFORMATION  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
About HD Radio™ Technology  
Symptom  
Remedy  
• Program Service Data provides song  
name, artist, station ID, and other  
relevant data streams.  
• Adjacent to traditional main stations  
are HD2/HD3 Channels, providing new  
original formats on the FM dial.  
• HD Radio broadcasts deliver crystal  
clear, CD-like digital audio quality to  
consumers.  
• iTunes® Tagging provides users the  
means to “tag” broadcast radio content  
for later review and purchase from the  
iTunes® Store.  
Sound cannot be heard.  
• Adjust the volume to the optimum level.  
• Check the cords and connections.  
“PROTECT” appears and no operations  
can be done.  
Check to be sure the terminals of the speaker wires are insulated properly, then  
reset the unit. If this does not solve the problem, consult your nearest service  
center.  
• Sound cannot be heard.  
• The unit does not turn on.  
• Information shown on the display is  
incorrect.  
Clean the connectors.  
(
2)  
The unit does not work at all.  
• Radio reception is poor.  
Reset the unit.  
(
3)  
• Connect the antenna firmly.  
• Static noise while listening to the radio. • Pull the antenna out all the way.  
About Pandora  
• Pandora is available only in the U.S., Australia and New  
Zealand.  
“MEMORY FULL” appears.  
“iPod FULL” appears.  
“NO TAG FNC” appears.  
“TAG ERROR” appears.  
“NA FILE” appears.  
The tag memory of HD Radio receiver is full.  
The connected iPod/iPhone memory is full.  
• Because Pandora is a third-party service, the specifications  
are subject to change without prior notice. Accordingly,  
compatibility may be impaired, or some or all of the  
services may become unavailable.  
• Some functions of Pandora cannot be operated from this  
unit.  
The connected iPod does not support iTunes tagging function.  
The unit is unable to complete transferring the tagged information to the iPod.  
Make sure the disc contains supported audio files.  
Insert a playable disc into the loading slot.  
(
12)  
“NO DISC” appears.  
• For issues using the application, please contact Pandora at  
“TOC ERROR” appears.  
“PLEASE EJECT” appears.  
Make sure the disc is clean and inserted properly.  
About iHeartRadio  
Reset the unit. If this does not solve the problem, consult your nearest service  
center.  
• iHeartRadio® is a third-party service, therefore the  
specifications are subject to change without prior notice.  
Accordingly, compatibility may be impaired or some or all  
of the services may become unavailable.  
• Some iHeartRadio® functionality cannot be operated from  
this unit.  
Disc cannot be ejected.  
“READ ERROR” appears.  
“NO DEVICE” appears.  
Press and hold  
M
to forcibly eject the disc. Be careful not to drop the disc when  
3)  
it is ejected. If this does not solve the problem, reset the unit.  
(
Copy the files and folders onto the USB device again. If this does not solve the  
problem, reset the USB device or use another USB device.  
Connect a USB device, and change the source to USB again.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Symptom  
Remedy  
Symptom  
Station cannot be  
Remedy  
“COPY PRO” appears.  
“NA DEVICE” appears.  
“NO MUSIC” appears.  
“iPod ERROR” appears.  
A copy-protected file is played.  
If “Explicit Content” in [Account Settings] is checked in  
the web version of iHeartRADIO, custom stations become  
unavailable.  
selected.  
Connect a supported USB device, and check the connections.  
Connect a USB device that contains playable audio files.  
“CANNOT CREATE”  
“CANNOT SAVE”  
“DISCONNECTED”  
“NO SKIPS”  
Custom station name creation is unsuccessful.  
Addition to the favorite category failed.  
Check the connection to the device.  
The skip limit has been reached. Retry later.  
No stations are found.  
• Reconnect the iPod.  
• Reset the iPod.  
Noise is generated.  
Skip to another track or change the disc.  
Tracks do not play back as  
you intended them to play.  
Playback order is determined when files are recorded.  
“NO STATIONS”  
“NOT CONNECTED”  
“IHEARTLINK UP”  
“READING” keeps flashing.  
Do not use too many hierarchical levels or folders.  
This is caused by how the tracks are recorded.  
Link to the application is impossible.  
Elapsed playing time is not  
correct.  
Make sure you have installed the latest version of the  
iHeart Link for KENWOOD application on your device.  
Correct characters are not  
displayed (e.g. album  
name).  
This unit can only display uppercase letters, numbers, and a  
limited number of symbols.  
“PLEASE LOGIN”  
You haven’t log in. Log in again.  
Broadcast from the station is over.  
“STATION NOT  
AVAILABLE”  
“ADD ERROR”  
“SEARCH ERROR”  
New station creation is unsuccessful.  
“STATION NOT  
SELECTED”  
No station is selected.  
“CHECK DEVICE”  
“NO SKIPS”  
Check the Pandora application on your device.  
The skip limit has been reached.  
No stations are found.  
“STREAM ERROR”  
“THUMB FAILED”  
“TIMED OUT”  
Broadcast data is interrupted.  
Registration of Thumbs Up/Down has failed.  
The request has resulted in time-out.  
“NO STATIONS”  
“STATION LIMIT”  
The number of registered stations has reached its limit. Retry  
after deleting unnecessary stations from your device.  
Muting upon the reception of a phone call  
“UPGRADE APP”  
Make sure you have installed the latest version of the  
Pandora application on your device.  
Connect the MUTE wire to your telephone using a commercial  
telephone accessory.  
(
17)  
“CONNECT ERROR”  
“RATING ERROR”  
“LICENSE ERROR”  
Communication is unstable.  
When a call comes in, “CALL” appears. (The audio system pauses.)  
• To continue listening to the audio system during a call, press BSRC.  
“CALL” disappears and the audio system resumes.  
Registration of thumbs up/thumbs down has failed.  
You try to access from a country which Pandora is not  
deliverable.  
When the call ends, “CALL” disappears. (The audio system resumes.)  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
USB Standard  
File System  
Maximum Supply Current  
MP3 Decode  
WMA Decode  
WAV Decode  
USB 1.1, USB 2.0 (Full speed)  
FAT12/ 16/ 32  
DC 5 V 1 A  
Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3  
Compliant with Windows Media Audio  
Linear-PCM  
FM Frequency Range  
87.9 MHz — 107.9 MHz (200 kHz space)  
9.3 dBf (0.8 μV/75 Ω)  
Usable Sensitivity (S/N = 26 dB)  
Quieting Sensitivity  
(DIN S/N = 46 dB)  
10.2 dBf (1.13 μV/75 Ω)  
Frequency Response ( 3 dB)  
20 Hz — 20 kHz (HD Radio broadcast)  
30 Hz — 15 kHz (Conventional broadcast)  
Maximum Output Power  
Full Bandwidth Power  
Speaker Impedance  
Tone Action  
50 W × 4  
22 W × 4 (at less than 1 % THD)  
4 Ω — 8 Ω  
Bass  
Middle  
Treble  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (MONO)  
STEREO 75 dB (HD Radio broadcast)  
MONO  
75 dB (Conventional broadcast)  
Stereo Separation (1 kHz)  
AM Frequency Range  
45 dB  
200 Hz 8 dB  
2.5 kHz 8 dB  
12.5 kHz 8 dB  
530 kHz — 1 700 kHz (10 kHz space)  
10 kHz  
Channel Space Selection  
Usable Sensitivity (S/N = 20 dB)  
Frequency Response ( 3 dB)  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
28 dBμ (25 μV)  
Preout Level/Load (CD)  
Preout Impedance  
KDC-X498  
KDC-HD458U  
: 4 000 mV/10 kΩ  
40 Hz — 15 kHz (HD Radio broadcast)  
STEREO 70 dB (HD Radio broadcast)  
: 2 500 mV/10 kΩ  
≤ 600 Ω  
Frequency Response ( 3 dB)  
Input Maximum Voltage  
Input Impedance  
20 Hz — 20 kHz  
1 200 mV  
Laser Diode  
GaAIAs  
Digital Filter (D/A)  
8 times over sampling  
500 rpm — 200 rpm (CLV)  
Below measurable limit  
20 Hz — 20 kHz  
0.01 %  
30 kΩ  
Spindle Speed  
Operating Voltage  
14.4 V (10.5 V — 16 V allowable)  
10 A  
0°C — +40°C  
182 mm × 53 mm × 159 mm  
(7-3/16" × 2-1/8" × 6-1/4")  
1.2 kg (2.65 lbs)  
Wow & Flutter  
Maximum Current Consumption  
Operational Temperature Range  
Installation Size (W × H × D)  
Frequency Response ( 1 dB)  
Total Harmonic Distortion (1 kHz)  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (1 kHz)  
KDC-X498  
: 110 dB  
KDC-HD458U  
: 105 dB  
Weight  
Dynamic Range  
Channel Seperation  
MP3 Decode  
90 dB  
Subject to change without notice.  
85 dB  
Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3  
Compliant with Windows Media Audio  
WMA Decode  
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Warning  
Installing the unit (in-dash mounting)  
• The unit can only be used with a 12 V DC power supply, negative  
ground.  
• Disconnect the battery’s negative terminal before wiring and  
mounting.  
• Do not connect Battery wire (yellow) and Ignition wire (red) to the  
car chassis or Ground wire (black) to prevent a short circuit.  
• Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape to prevent a short circuit.  
• Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s chassis again after  
installation.  
Do the required wiring.  
17)  
(
Hook on the top side  
Caution  
• For safety’s sake, leave wiring and mounting to professionals.  
Consult the car audio dealer.  
Dashboard of  
your car  
Orientate the trim plate as  
illustrated before fitting.  
• Install this unit in the console of your vehicle. Do not touch the metal  
parts of this unit during and shortly after use of the unit. Metal parts  
such as the heat sink and enclosure become hot.  
• Do not connect the  
[
wires of speakers to the car chassis or Ground  
Bend the appropriate tabs to hold the  
mounting sleeve firmly in place.  
wire (black), or connect them in parallel.  
Mount the unit at an angle of less than 30º.  
• If your vehicle wiring harness does not have the ignition terminal,  
connect Ignition wire (red) to the terminal on the vehicle’s fuse box  
which provides 12 V DC power supply and is turned on and off by the  
ignition key.  
• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps, blinkers,  
wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.  
When installing without the mounting sleeve  
1
Remove the mounting sleeve and trim plate from  
the unit.  
2
Align the holes in the unit (on both sides) with the  
vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with  
screws (commercially available).  
• If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires are not touching car’s  
chassis, then replace the old fuse with one that has the same rating.  
Use only the specified screws. Using wrong screws might damage the unit.  
Basic procedure  
How to remove the unit  
1
2
3
Remove the key from the ignition switch, then  
disconnect the [ terminal of the car battery.  
Connect the wires properly.  
1
2
Detach the faceplate.  
Fit the catch pin on the extraction keys  
into the holes on both sides of the trim  
plate, then pull it out.  
See Wiring connection.  
(
17)  
Install the unit to your car.  
3
Insert the extraction keys deeply into the  
slots on each side, then follow the arrows  
as shown on the right.  
See Installing the unit (in-dash mounting).  
Connect the [ terminal of the car battery.  
4
5
Reset the unit.  
(
3)  
16  
Wiring connection  
Rear/ front/ subwoofer output  
Part list for installation  
(A) Faceplate  
Fuse (10 A)  
Antenna terminal  
(B) Trim plate  
If no connections are made, do not let the wire  
come out from the tab.  
White  
To front speaker (left)  
To front speaker (right)  
To rear speaker (left)  
White/Black  
Light blue/yellow  
To the steering wheel remote control  
adapter  
Gray  
(Steering remote  
control wire)  
Gray/Black  
(C) Mounting sleeve  
Green  
Green/Black  
To the power control terminal when using  
the optional power amplifier, or to the  
antenna control terminal in the vehicle.  
Blue/White  
(Power control wire)  
Purple  
To rear speaker (right)  
Ignition switch  
Purple/Black  
(D) Wiring harness  
To the terminal that is grounded when the  
telephone rings or during conversation.  
(To connect the Kenwood navigation system,  
refer your navigations manual.)  
Brown  
Car fuse box  
(Mute control wire)  
Red  
(Ignition wire)  
(E) Extraction key  
Blue  
Yellow  
(Not used)  
Car fuse box  
(Antenna control  
wire)  
(Battery wire)  
Black (Ground wire)  
To the metallic body or chassis  
of the car  
Battery  
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CAUTION  
• HD Radio Technology manufactured under license from iBiquity Digital Corporation. U.S. and Foreign  
Patents. HD Radio™ and the HD, HD Radio, and “Arc” logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital  
Corp.  
• “Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect  
specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple  
performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with  
safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect  
wireless performance.  
• iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.  
and other countries.  
• Lightning is a trademark of Apple Inc.  
• Pandora, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of  
Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission.  
• iHeartRadio® is a registered mark of Clear Channel Broadcasting, Inc. in the United States and other  
countries. Such marks are used under license.  
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than  
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.  
In compliance with Federal Regulations, following are reproductions of  
labels on, or inside the product relating to laser product safety.  
JVC KENWOOD Corporation  
2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI,  
HACHIOJI-SHI, TOKYO, JAPAN  
THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21CFR  
SUBCHAPTER J IN EFFECT AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE.  
Location : Top Plate  
FCC WARNING  
• Android is trademark of Google Inc.  
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.  
Información acerca de la eliminación de equipos eléctricos y electrónicos al final de la vida útil  
(aplicable a los países que hayan adoptado sistemas independientes de recogida de residuos)  
Los productos con el símbolo de un contenedor con ruedas tachado no podrán ser  
desechados como residuos domésticos. Los equipos eléctricos y electrónicos al final de la  
vida útil, deberán ser reciclados en instalaciones que puedan dar el tratamiento adecuado a  
estos productos y a sus subproductos residuales correspondientes. Póngase en contacto con  
su administración local para obtener información sobre el punto de recogida más cercano.  
Un tratamiento correcto del reciclaje y la eliminación de residuos ayuda a conservar los  
recursos y evita al mismo tiempo efectos perjudiciales en la salud y el medio ambiente.  
FCC NOTE  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a  
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in  
a residential installation. This equipment may cause harmful interference  
to radio communications, if it is not installed and used in accordance with  
the instructions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will  
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by  
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct  
the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY  
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material—special handling  
Informação sobre a eliminação de pilhas  
• 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.  
Este produto não deve ser eliminado como lixo doméstico geral. Devolva a pilha usada ao revendedor ou  
entidade autorizada para que a mesma seja devolvida ao fabricante ou importador.  
A reciclagem e a eliminação de lixo de maneira apropriada ajudarão a conservar os recursos naturais ao mesmo  
tempo que prevenirão os efeitos prejudicais à nossa saúde e ao meio ambiente.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  

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