Kenwood KDC MP535U User Manual

CD-RECEIVER  
KDC-X591  
KDC-MP535U  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
Take the time to read through this instruction manual.  
Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best  
performance from your new CD-receiver.  
For your records  
Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the  
warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers  
whenever you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the product.  
Model KDC-X591/MP535U Serial number  
US Residence Only  
Register Online  
Register your Kenwood product at  
© B64-3616-00/00 (KW)  
Safety precautions  
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.  
2WARNING  
To prevent injury or fire, take the following  
precautions:  
• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any  
metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside  
the unit.  
About CD players/disc changers connected  
to this unit  
• Do not watch or fix your eyes on the unit’s display  
when you are driving for any extended period.  
• Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and  
experience. For safety’s sake, leave the mounting  
and wiring work to professionals.  
Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released in 1998  
or later can be connected to this unit.  
Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwood dealer  
for connectable models of disc changers/ CD players.  
Note that any Kenwood disc changers/ CD players  
released in 1997 or earlier and disc changers made by  
other makers cannot be connected to this unit.  
Connecting unsupported disc changers/CD players to  
this unit may result in damage.  
Set the "O-N" Switch to the "N" position for the  
applicable Kenwood disc changers/ CD players.  
The functions you can use and the information that  
can be displayed may differ depending on the models  
being connected.  
2CAUTION  
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 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 place the faceplate (and the faceplate case)  
in areas exposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or  
humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or  
the possibility of water splashing.  
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You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you  
connect them incorrectly.  
Lens Fogging  
When 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, this  
condensation on the lens may not allow CDs 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.  
• To prevent deterioration, do not touch the terminals  
of the unit or faceplate with your fingers.  
• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive shock, as it  
is a piece of precision equipment.  
• When replacing a fuse, only use a new fuse with  
the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with the wrong  
rating may cause your unit to malfunction.  
• Do not apply excessive force to the open faceplate  
or place objects on it. Doing so will cause damage  
or breakdown.  
• Use only the screws provided or specified for  
installation. If you use wrong screws, you could  
damage the unit.  
Attach the panel while you are on the  
vehicle  
The panel lock arm appears when the panel is  
removed. Therefore, the panel must be attached while  
the electrical system of the car is operating.  
iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.,  
registered in the U.S. and other countries.  
The "AAC" logo is trademark of Dolby  
Laboratories.  
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Notes  
• If you experience problems during installation,  
consult your Kenwood dealer.  
• When you purchase optional accessories, check with  
your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work  
with your model and in your area.  
• We recommend the use of <Activating Security  
Code> (page 22) to prevent theft.  
• The characters which can be displayed by this unit  
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 it  
again with a clean soft dry cloth.  
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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.  
are A-Z 0-9 @ " ‘ ` % & * + – = , . / \ < > [ ] ( ) : ; ^ - { } |  
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• The illustrations of the display and the panel  
appearing in this manual are examples used to  
explain more clearly how the controls are used.  
Therefore, what appears on the display in the  
illustrations may differ from what appears on the  
display on the actual equipment, and some of the  
illustrations on the display may be inapplicable.  
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals  
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe  
them with a clean soft dry cloth.  
Before using this unit for the first time  
This unit is initially set on the Demonstration mode.  
When using this unit for the first time, cancel the  
<Demonstration mode Setting> (page 27).  
How to reset your unit  
• If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset  
button. The unit returns to factory settings when the  
Reset button is pressed.  
About KENWOOD "Music Editor" of PC  
application attached to KDC-X591/MP535U  
• "Music Editor" is recorded in the CD-ROM attached  
to this unit.  
• Refer to the attached installation manual for the  
installation method of "Music Editor".  
• Refer to the user’s manual recorded in the  
installation CD-ROM and Help of "Music Editor" for  
the operation method of "Music Editor".  
• Remove the USB device before pressing the Reset  
button. Pressing the Reset button with the USB  
device installed can damage the data contained in  
the USB device. For how to remove the USB device,  
refer to <Playing USB (iPod) device> (page 15).  
• Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails  
to operate correctly. Normal operation should be  
restored.  
• The unit can play CD/ USB device created by "Music  
Editor".  
• Information about "Music Editor" upgrade is put on  
the site, www.kenwood.com.  
Reset button  
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About Audio file  
About USB device  
Playable Audio file  
• Install the USB device in the place where it will not  
prevent you from driving your vehicle properly.  
AAC-LC (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma),  
WAV (.wav)  
• You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub.  
Playable disc media  
CD-R/RW/ROM  
• Take backups of the audio files used with this unit.  
The files can be erased depending on the operating  
conditions of the USB device.  
We shall have no compensation for any damage  
arising out of erasure of the stored data.  
• No USB device comes with this unit. You need to  
purchase a commercially available USB device.  
• For how to play the audio files recorded in a USB  
device, see <CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc  
control features> (page 14).  
• When connecting the USB device, usage of the CA-  
U1EX (option) is recommended.  
Normal playback is not guaranteed when a cable  
other than the USB compatible cable is used.  
Connecting a cable whose total length is longer  
than 5 m can result in abnormal playback.  
Playable disc file format  
ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name.  
Playable USB device  
USB mass storage class, iPod with KCA-iP200  
Playable USB device file system  
FAT16, FAT32  
Although the audio files are complied with the  
standards listed above, the play maybe impossible  
depending on the types or conditions of media or  
device.  
Playing order of the Audio file  
In the example of folder/file tree shown below, the  
files are played in the order from to .  
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Audiofile  
CD  
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About Satellite Radio tuner  
This unit supports Satellite Radio tuners which are  
released by SIRIUS and XM.  
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Refer to the instruction manual of Satellite radio tuner.  
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An online manual about audio files is put on the  
site, www.kenwood.com/audiofile/. On this online  
manual, detailed information and notes which are not  
written in this manual are provided. Make sure to read  
through the online manual as well.  
In this manual, the word "USB device" is used for flash  
memories and digital audio players which have USB  
terminals.  
The word "iPod" appearing in this manual indicates the iPod  
connected with the KCA-iP200 (optional accessory). The  
iPod connected with the KCA-iP200 can be controlled from  
this unit. iPods that can be connected with the KCA-iP200  
are the iPod nano and the iPod with video. When an iPod  
is connected using a commercially available USB cable, it is  
handled as a mass-storage-class device.  
For the supported formats and types of USB device, refer to  
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Notes  
Handling CDs  
2CAUTION  
• Do not touch the recording surface of the CD.  
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.  
• Do not stick tape etc. on the CD, or use a CD with  
tape stuck on it.  
• Do not use disc type accessories.  
• Clean from the center of the disc and move  
outward.  
• When removing CDs from this unit, pull them out  
horizontally.  
• If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs,  
use the CD only after removing the burrs with a  
ballpoint pen etc.  
Kenwood Corporation  
2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI,  
HACHIOJI-SHI  
TOKYO, JAPAN  
KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT  
CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR  
1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J.  
CDs that cannot be used  
• CDs that are not round cannot be used.  
Location : Bottom Panel  
FCC WARNING  
This equipment may generate or use radio  
frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this  
equipment may cause harmful interference unless  
the modifications are expressly approved in the  
instruction manual. The user could lose the authority  
to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change  
or modification is made.  
• CDs with coloring on the recording surface or CDs  
that are dirty cannot be used.  
• This unit can only play the CDs with  
.
This unit may not correctly play discs which do not  
have the mark.  
• You cannot play a CD-R or CD-RW that has not been  
finalized. (For the finalization process refer to your  
CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CD-R/CD-  
RW recorder instruction manual.)  
NOTE  
This equipment has been tested and found to  
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,  
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications, if it is not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions. However, there  
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does cause  
harmful interference to radio or television reception,  
which can be determined by turning the equipment  
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct  
the interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment  
and receiver.  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a  
circuit different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
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General features  
ATT  
VOL  
Release button  
SRC Control knob  
Clock display  
LOUD indicator  
ATT indicator  
Power  
When connection of the iPod is recognized, the source  
display changes from "USB" to "iPod".  
USB (iPod) source is recognized as CD source on the  
connected unit.  
Turning ON the Power  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Turning OFF the Power  
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.  
Volume  
Selecting the Source  
Increasing Volume  
Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise.  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Decreasing Volume  
Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise.  
Source required  
Display  
"SAT"  
"TUNER" or "HD RADIO"  
"USB" ("iPod")  
"CD"  
Satellite radio (Optional accessory)  
Tuner or HD Radio (Optional accessory)  
USB device (iPod)  
Attenuator  
CD  
External disc (Optional accessory)  
Auxiliary input  
Auxiliary input (Optional accessory)  
Standby (Illumination only mode)  
"CD CH"  
"AUX"  
"AUX EXT"  
"STANDBY"  
Turning the volume down quickly.  
Press the [ATT] button.  
Each time you press the button, the Attenuator  
turns ON and OFF.  
When the Attenuator is ON, the "ATT" indicator  
blinks.  
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General features  
Function of KDC-X591  
Audio Control  
Adjusting the detail of Audio Control  
Among the Basic Audio items, you can adjust the Bass  
level, Middle level, and Treble level in detail.  
1 Select the source to adjust  
Press the [SRC] button.  
2 Enter Audio Control mode  
1 Select the Basic Audio item  
Select the desired item to be set in detail from  
followings;  
• Bass level  
• Middle level  
• Treble level  
For how to select Basic Audio items, see <Audio  
Control> (page 8).  
Press the [VOL] knob.  
3 Select the Basic Audio item to adjust  
Press the [VOL] knob.  
Each time you press the knob, the item to be  
adjusted alternates between the items shown in  
the table below.  
4 Adjust the Basic Audio item  
Turn the [VOL] knob.  
2 Enter Detail adjustment mode of Audio  
Control  
Adjustment Item Display  
Range  
Rear Volume  
Subwoofer level  
System Q  
"R-VOL"  
"SW L"  
0 — 35  
–15 — +15  
Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.  
3 Select the Detail Audio item to adjust  
Press the [VOL] knob.  
Each time you press the knob, the item to be  
adjusted alternates between the items shown in  
the table below.  
"USER"/"ROCK"/"POPS"/ User/Rock/Pops/  
"EASY"/"TOP40"/"JAZZ"/ Easy/Top 40/Jazz/  
"NATURAL"  
"BAS L"  
"MID L"  
"TRE L"  
"BAL"  
Natural  
–8 — +8  
–8 — +8  
–8 — +8  
Left 15 — Right 15  
Rear 15 — Front 15  
Bass level*  
Middle level*  
Treble level*  
Balance  
4 Adjust the Detail Audio item  
Turn the [VOL] knob.  
Fader  
"FAD"  
Bass level  
Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode)  
Adjustment Item  
Display  
Range  
* You can adjust these items in detail. Refer to <Adjusting  
the detail of Audio Control> (Page8). (Function of KDC-  
X591)  
* Source tone memory: Puts the set up value in the  
memory per source. (Detail Audio item is included)  
Bass Center Frequency  
"BAS F"  
40/50/60/70/80/100/  
120/150 Hz  
1.00/1.25/1.50/2.00  
OFF/ON  
Bass Q Factor  
Bass Extend  
"BAS Q"  
"B EX"  
Middle level  
Adjustment Item  
Middle Center Frequency "MID F"  
Middle Q Factor  
About System Q  
Display  
Range  
0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0 kHz  
1.0/2.0  
You can recall the best preset sound setting for different  
types of music.  
Change each setting value with the <Speaker Setting>  
(page 9). First, select the speaker type with the Speaker  
setting.  
"MID Q"  
Treble level  
Adjustment Item  
Treble Center Frequency "TRE"  
"USER": The ranges selected lastly for Bass level, Middle  
level, and Treble level are recalled automatically.  
Display  
Range  
10.0/12.5/15.0/17.5 kHz  
5 Exit Audio Control mode  
Press any button.  
Press a button other than the [VOL] knob and [ATT]  
5 Exit the Detail Audio Control mode  
Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.  
button.  
When you set the Bass Extend to ON, low frequency  
response is extended by 20%.  
You can exit the Audio Control mode at anytime by  
pressing any button except for [VOL] knob and [ATT]  
button.  
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Audio Setup  
Speaker Setting  
Setting the Sound system, such as Cross over  
Network.  
Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal  
when setting the speaker type.  
1 Select the source to adjust  
1 Enter Standby  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the "STANDBY" display.  
2 Enter Audio Setup mode  
Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.  
2 Enter Speaker Setting mode  
Press the [VOL] knob.  
3 Select the Audio Setup item to adjust  
Press the [VOL] knob.  
Each time you press the knob, the item to be  
adjusted alternates between the items shown in  
the table below.  
3 Select the Speaker type  
Turn the [VOL] knob.  
Each time you turn the knob, the setting alternates  
between the settings shown in the table below.  
4 Setup the Audio item  
Speaker type  
OFF  
For 5 & 4 in. speaker  
For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker  
For the OEM speaker  
Display  
Turn the [VOL] knob.  
"SP OFF"  
"SP 5/4"  
"SP 6*9/6"  
"SP OEM"  
Adjustment Item  
Display  
Range  
Front High Pass Filter "HPF"  
Through/40*/60*/80/100/120/  
150/180/220* Hz  
Rear High Pass Filter "HPR"  
Through/40*/60*/80/100/120/  
150/180/220* Hz  
50*/60/80/100*/120/  
Through Hz  
4 Exit Speaker Setting mode  
Press the [VOL] knob.  
Low Pass Filter  
"LPF"  
Subwoofer Phase  
Volume offset  
Loudness  
"PHAS"  
"V-OFF"  
"LOUD"  
"2ZON"  
Reverse (180°)/ Normal (0°)  
–8 — 0 (AUX: -8— +8)  
OFF/ON  
Dual Zone System  
OFF/ON  
* Function of KDC-X591.  
Volume offset: Sets each source’s volume as a difference  
from the basic volume.  
Loudness: Compensates for low and high tones  
during low volume. (Only the low tone is  
compensated for when the tuner is selected  
as a source.)  
Dual Zone System  
Main source and sub source (Auxiliary input) output  
Front channel and Rear channel separately.  
- Set up the channel of sub source by <Dual Zone  
System Setting> (page 24).  
- Select Main source by [SRC] button.  
- Adjust the volume of Front channel by [VOL] knob.  
- Adjust the volume of Rear channel by <Audio Control>  
(page 8).  
- The Audio Control has no effect on sub source.  
You can use the Dual Zone System with the internal  
auxiliary input.  
5 Exit Audio Setup mode  
Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.  
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General features  
Switching Display  
Clock  
"CLOCK"  
Changing the information displayed.  
In Standby/ Auxiliary input source  
1 Enter Switching Display mode  
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.  
"DISP SEL" is displayed.  
Information  
Source name  
Clock  
Display  
"SRC NAME"  
"CLOCK"  
2 Select the Display item  
3 Exit Switching Display mode  
Push the Control knob towards right or left.  
Press the Control knob.  
In Tuner source  
Information  
Frequency  
Clock  
Display  
"FREQ"  
"CLOCK"  
When LX-AMP is connected, the item setup by the  
Display mode of LX-AMP is displayed. (KDC-X591 only)  
When the music number exceeds 1000, only the last 3  
digits of its number are displayed.  
When you select the clock display, the display setting of  
each source will be changed to the clock display.  
Music title, Artist name, and Album name cannot be  
displayed in WAV file.  
If the selected display item does not have any  
information, alternative information is displayed.  
* When playing music from iPod or music edited by  
"Music Editor", the folder name display may show  
something different such as playlist or artist name  
depending on the music selection procedure.  
In CD & External disc source  
Information  
Disc title  
Track title  
Track number & Play time  
Clock  
Display  
"D-TITLE"  
"T-TITLE"  
"P-TIME"  
"CLOCK"  
In Audio file source  
Information  
Display  
"TITLE"  
"ALBUM"  
"FOLDER"  
"FILE"  
Music title & Artist name  
Album name & Artist name  
Folder name*  
Subwoofer Output  
File name  
Play time & Music number  
Clock  
"P-TIME"  
"CLOCK"  
Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF.  
Push the Control knob toward down for at least  
2 seconds.  
Each time you push the knob, Subwoofer output  
switches ON and OFF.  
When it is ON, "SW ON" is displayed.  
In HD Radio source  
Information  
Station name  
Music title/ Artist name/  
Album name/ Genre  
Display  
"ST NAME"  
"TITLE"  
Frequency  
Clock  
"FREQ"  
"CLOCK"  
In Satellite radio source  
Information  
Channel name  
Music title  
Display  
"CH NAME"  
"SONG"  
Artist name  
"ARTIST"  
Composer name  
Category name  
Label name  
"COMPOSER"  
"CATEGORY"  
"LABEL"  
Comment  
Band & Channel number  
"COMMENT"  
"CH NUM"  
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Theft Deterrent Faceplate  
TEL Mute  
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken  
with you, helping to deter theft.  
The audio system automatically mutes when a call  
comes in.  
Removing the Faceplate  
When a call comes in  
"CALL" is displayed.  
The audio system pauses.  
1 Press the Release button.  
Drop open the faceplate.  
Listening to the audio during a call  
Press the [SRC] button.  
The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system  
2 Drawing the faceplate to left side pull it to  
forward and remove it.  
comes back ON.  
When the call ends  
Hang up the phone.  
The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system  
comes back ON.  
To use the TEL Mute feature, you need to hook up  
the MUTE wire to your telephone using a commercial  
telephone accessory. Refer to <Connecting Wires to  
Terminals> (page 31).  
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The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can  
be damaged by shocks or jolts.  
Keep the faceplate in its faceplate case while detached.  
Do not expose the faceplate (and the faceplate case) to  
direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid  
places with too much dust or the possibility of water  
splashing.  
Reattaching the Faceplate  
1 Align the shaft on the unit with the depression  
on the faceplate.  
2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks.  
The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use  
the unit.  
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Tuner features  
AUTO/AME  
FM  
AM  
1 - 6  
SRC  
Control knob  
Band display  
Frequency display  
ST indicator  
Preset station number  
Tuning  
Tuning Mode  
Selecting the station.  
Choose the tuning mode.  
Press the [AUTO] button.  
1 Select tuner source  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the "TUNER" display.  
Each time you press the button, the Tuning mode  
alternates between the modes shown in the table  
below.  
2 Select the band  
Tuning mode  
Display  
Operation  
Automatic search for a station.  
Search in order of the stations in  
the Preset memory.  
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].  
Auto seek  
"AUTO 1"  
Each time you push the knob toward [FM], it  
switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.  
Preset station seek "AUTO 2"  
Manual  
"MANUAL" Normal manual tuning control.  
3 Tune up or down band  
Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢].  
During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is  
ON.  
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Function of remote control  
Auto Memory Entry  
Putting stations with good reception in the memory  
automatically.  
Direct Access Tuning  
Entering the frequency and tuning.  
1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry  
1 Select the band  
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
2 Open Auto Memory Entry  
2 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode  
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote  
control.  
Press the [AME] button for at least 2 seconds.  
"A-MEMORY" is displayed.  
When 6 stations that can be received are put in the  
memory Auto Memory Entry closes.  
"– – – –" is displayed.  
3 Enter the frequency  
Press the number buttons on the remote  
control.  
Example:  
Desired frequency  
92.1 MHz (FM)  
810 kHz (AM)  
Press button  
[0], [9], [2], [1]  
[0], [8], [1], [0]  
Preset Tuning  
Recalling the stations in the memory.  
1 Select the band  
Cancelling Direct Access Tuning  
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote  
control.  
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].  
2 Recall the station  
Press the desired [1] — [6] button.  
Station Preset Memory  
Putting a station in the memory.  
1 Select the band  
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].  
2 Select the frequency to put in the memory  
Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢].  
3 Put the frequency in the memory  
Press the desired [1] — [6] button for at least 2  
seconds.  
The preset number display blinks 1 time.  
On each band, 1 station can be put in the memory  
on each [1] — [6] button.  
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CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features  
S.MODE SCAN RDM/3/ REP F.SEL M.RDM  
A.RDM  
SRC Control knob  
Release button  
Track number  
Play time  
Disc number  
IN indicator  
When a disc is inserted  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the "CD" display.  
Playing CD & Audio file  
When there is no disc inserted  
Pause and play  
Press the Control knob.  
1 Drop open the faceplate  
Press the Release button.  
Each time you press the knob, the audio pauses or  
plays.  
2 Insert a disc.  
3 Push the faceplate on the left side, and return it  
Eject the disc  
to its former position.  
1 Drop open the faceplate  
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Press the Release button.  
When the faceplate has been dropped open, it might  
interfere with the shift lever or other vehicle function.  
If this happens, pay attention to safety and move the  
shift lever or take an appropriate action to remove the  
obstacle, then operate the unit.  
2 Eject the disc  
Press the [0] button.  
Do not use the unit with the faceplate in the open  
condition. If it’s used in the open position dust can enter  
the inside part and cause damage.  
For the audio files and discs you can play with this unit,  
refer to <About Audio file> (page 5).  
You can play the file made by KENWOOD Music Editor by  
the same operation.  
3 Press the faceplate on the left side, and return it  
When a disc is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON.  
to its former position.  
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Removing the USB device  
You can eject the disc for 10 minutes after switching off  
the engine.  
1 Drop open the faceplate  
Press the Release button.  
2 Set the remove mode as the USB source  
Press the [0] button for at least 2 seconds.  
The 0 indicator blinks.  
Playing USB (iPod) device  
3 Remove the USB device.  
When the USB device is not connected  
Connect the USB device  
Playback of the file contained in the USB device  
starts.  
Drive Search  
Selecting the device inserted in the Multi Card  
Reader.  
When the USB device is connected  
Select USB source  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the "USB" (or "iPod") display.  
1 Put the playback to pause  
Press the [S.MODE] button.  
2 Select a device  
Push the Control knob towards up or down.  
For the audio files that can be played with this unit and  
the devices that can be connected to this unit, refer to  
<About Audio file> (page 5).  
3 Restart playback  
Press the [S.MODE] button.  
The word "iPod" appearing in this manual indicates the  
iPod connected with the KCA-iP200 (optional accessory).  
Refer to <About Audio file> (page 5).  
If you start playback after connecting the iPod, the music  
that has been played by the iPod is played first.  
In this case, "RESUMING" is displayed without displaying  
a folder name, etc. Changing the browse item will  
display a correct title, etc.  
This unit is compliant with Multi Card Readers with a  
maximum of 4 slots.  
If a device is inserted during connection of the Multi  
Card Reader, it is not recognized. Select the Remove  
mode with reference to <Playing USB (iPod) device>  
(page 15), remove the Card Reader, and then insert the  
memory.  
When the iPod is connected to this unit, “KENWOOD” or  
” is displayed on the iPod to indicate that you cannot  
operate the iPod.  
When the USB device is connected to this unit, it can be  
charged up provided that this unit is powered.  
When the Multi Card Reader is used, refer to <Drive  
Search> (page 15).  
After you stopped playing a file contained in the USB  
device, you can restart playing the file from the point  
where you stopped its playback.  
Even after removing the USB device, you can restart  
playing the file from the point where you stopped its  
playback as long as the files contained in the USB device  
are all the same.  
Be sure to insert the USB device connector as far as it will  
go.  
You can play the file made by KENWOOD Music Editor by  
the same operation.  
Pause and play  
Press the Control knob.  
Each time you press the knob, the audio pauses or  
plays.  
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CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features  
Function of disc changer/ Audio file  
Playing External Disc  
Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc  
Disc Search/Folder/Album Search  
player connected to this unit.  
Switching between folders/albums contained in  
the disc in the disc changer, media, or device being  
played now.  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the display for the disc player you want.  
Display examples:  
Push the Control knob towards up or down.  
Display  
"CD CH"  
"MD CH"  
Disc player  
CD changer  
MD changer  
Function of remote control  
Pause and play  
Press the Control knob.  
Each time you press the knob, the audio pauses or  
Direct Music Search  
Doing Music Search by entering the music number.  
plays.  
1 Enter the music number  
Press the number buttons on the remote  
control.  
Disc 10 is displayed as "0".  
The functions that can be used and the information that  
can be displayed will differ depending on the external  
disc players being connected.  
You can select Direct music Search up to 999.  
2 Do music Search  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Cancelling Direct Music Search  
Press the [38] button.  
Fast Forwarding and Reversing  
Fast Forwarding  
Hold down toward [¢] with the Control knob.  
Release to resume the playback.  
This function is not available on iPod and the music  
edited by "Music Editor".  
Reversing  
Hold down toward [4] with the Control knob.  
Release to resume the playback.  
Function of disc changers with remote control  
Direct Disc Search  
Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number.  
The accurate play time is not displayed during fast  
forwarding or reversing of the Audio file.  
1 Enter the disc number  
Press the number buttons on the remote  
control.  
Music Search  
Switching between music contained in the disc or  
folder being played now.  
2 Do Disc Search  
Press the [+] or [] button.  
Cancelling Direct Disc Search  
Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢].  
Press the [38] button.  
Input "0" to select disc 10.  
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Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat  
Random Play  
Replaying the music, disc in the Disc changer or  
Audio file folder you are listening to.  
Play all the music on the disc or Audio file folder in  
random order.  
Press the [REP] button.  
Press the [RDM] button.  
Each time you press the button, the Repeat Play  
alternates between the modes shown in the tables  
below.  
Each time you press the button, Random Play turns  
ON or OFF.  
When the Random mode is ON, "DISC RDM"/"FOLD  
RDM"/"RDM ON" is displayed.  
In CD & External disc source  
Repeat play  
Track Repeat  
Disc Repeat (In Disc Changer)  
OFF  
Display  
When you push the Control knob toward [¢], the next  
"TRAC REP"  
"DISC REP"  
"REP OFF"  
selected music starts.  
In Audio file source  
Function of disc changer  
Repeat play  
File Repeat  
Folder Repeat*  
OFF  
Display  
Magazine Random Play  
Play the music on all the discs in the disc changer in  
random order.  
"FILE REP"  
"FOLD REP"  
"REP OFF"  
Press the [M.RDM] button.  
Each time you press the button, the Magazine  
Random Play turns ON or OFF.  
* This function is not available on iPod and the music  
edited by "Music Editor".  
When the Magazine Random mode is ON, "MGZN  
RDM" is displayed.  
When you push the Control knob toward [¢], the next  
Scan Play  
Playing the first part of each music on the disc or  
Audio file folder you are listening to and searching  
for the music you want to hear.  
selected music starts.  
1 Start Scan Play  
Press the [SCAN] button.  
"TRAC SCN"/"FILE SCN"/"SCAN ON" is displayed.  
2 Release it when the music you want to listen  
to is played  
Press the [SCAN] button.  
This function is not available on iPod and the music  
edited by "Music Editor".  
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CD/USB device/Audio file/External disc control features  
Function of Audio file  
Function of non-iPod and non-"Music Editor" file  
All Random Play  
File Select 1 mode  
Playing randomly from all of the Audio files  
recorded in the media.  
Select the target folder by tracing the hierarchical  
levels of folders. This is convenient when managing  
audio files by folder.  
Press the [A.RDM] button for at least 1 second.  
When the random mode is ON, "ALL RDM" is  
displayed.  
1 Enter Folder Select 1 mode  
Press the [F.SEL] button.  
Select the "F-SEL1" display.  
Folder name display  
Cancelling the All Random Play  
Press the [A.RDM] button.  
Displays the current folder name.  
When you push the Control knob toward [¢], the next  
selected music starts.  
This function is not available on iPod and the music  
edited by "Music Editor".  
2 Select the folder  
Operation type  
Operation  
Movement between folders Push the Control knob towards right or left.  
Selection of folder Push the Control knob towards up.  
Return to previous folder Push the Control knob towards down.  
Return to root folder Press the [3] button.  
Function of iPod, "Music Editor" file  
File select  
Selecting the music you want to listen to from the  
device or media being played now.  
Select the folder containing the music you want to  
listen to.  
1 Enter File Select mode  
Press the [F.SEL] button.  
Select the "F-SEL" display.  
3 Determine the folder  
Press the Control knob.  
The music in the determined folder are displayed.  
2 Search for a music  
Select the category item using the Control  
knob.  
4 Select the music you want to listen to  
Operation type  
Operation  
Operation type  
Operation  
Movement between music Push the Control knob towards right or left.  
Movement between Push the Control knob towards right or left.  
items  
Return to folder selection Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.  
step  
Selection of item  
Return to previous item Push the Control knob for at least 1 second.  
Return to first item Press the [3] button.  
Press the Control knob.  
Return to root folder  
Press the [3] button.  
5 Play the selected music  
Press the Control knob.  
Names of all the music are displayed in "SONGS" in  
the audio file.  
Selecting a music will play it from the beginning.  
Scrolling the file/folder name display  
Push the Control knob toward up for at least 2  
seconds.  
Cancelling File Select  
Press the [F.SEL] button.  
Cancelling File Select 1  
Press the [F.SEL] button twice.  
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Function of non-iPod and non-"Music Editor" file  
Text/Title Scroll  
Scrolling the displayed CD text, Audio file text, or  
MD title.  
File Select 2 mode  
Select the target folder within the folders  
containing audio files. The folder which contains  
playable audio files is only displayed.  
Push the Control knob toward up for at least 2  
seconds.  
1 Enter Folder Select 2 mode  
Press the [F.SEL] button twice.  
Select the "F-SEL2" display.  
Folder name display  
When the <Display Illumination Control> (page 23) is set  
to OFF, the display may black out while scrolling.  
Displays the current folder name.  
2 Select the folder  
Push the Control knob towards right or left.  
Each time you push the knob, the folders  
containing audio files are displayed one after  
another.  
Check the name of upper level folder  
Push the Control knob towards up.  
Each time you push the knob towards up, the  
folder just above the current folder is displayed.  
Each time you push the knob towards down, the  
folder just below the current folder is displayed.  
"
" is displayed while the upper level folder is  
displayed.  
3 Determine the folder  
Press the Control knob.  
The music in the determined folder are displayed.  
4 Select the music you want to listen to  
Operation type  
Operation  
Movement between music Push the Control knob towards right or left.  
Return to folder selection Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.  
step  
5 Play the selected music  
Press the Control knob.  
Scrolling the file/folder name display  
Push the Control knob toward up for at least 2  
seconds.  
Cancelling Folder Select 2  
Press the [F.SEL] button.  
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HD Radio control features  
AUTO/AME  
FM  
AM  
1 - 6  
SRC Control knob  
Band display  
Frequency display  
ST indicator  
Preset station number  
About HD Radio  
Tuning  
Selecting the station.  
When you connect an HD Radio, Tuner features  
of the unit are disabled and changed to HD Radio  
tuner features. A portion of the setting methods  
including the Tuning Mode will change.  
1 Select HD Radio source  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the "HD RADIO" display.  
With the HD Radio tuner, you can use the similar  
functions to <Station Preset Memory>, <Auto  
Memory Entry>, <Tuning Mode> and <Preset  
Tuning> of Tuner features. Refer to Tuner features  
for how to use the functions.  
2 Select the HD FM band  
Push the Control knob toward [FM].  
Each time you push the knob to [FM], the band  
alternates between the HF1, HF2, and HF3 bands.  
Select the HD AM band  
Push the Control knob toward [AM].  
3 Tune up or down band  
Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢].  
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Menu system  
MENU  
SRC Control knob  
Menu display  
Menu System  
Setting beep sound during operation, etc.  
functions.  
The Menu system basic operation method is  
explained here. The reference for the Menu items  
and their setting content is after this operation  
explanation.  
4 Exit Menu mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
When other items those applicable to the basic  
operation method above are displayed, their setting  
content chart is entered. (Normally the setting listed at  
the top of the chart is the original setting.)  
Also, the explanation for items that are not applicable  
(<Manual Clock Adjustment> etc.) are entered step by  
step.  
1 Enter Menu mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
"MENU" is displayed.  
2 Select the menu item  
Push the Control knob towards up or down.  
Example: When you want to set the beep sound  
select the "BEEP" display.  
3 Set the menu item  
Push the Control knob towards right or left.  
Example: When you select "BEEP", each time you  
push the knob it alternates between  
"BEEP ON" or "BEEP OFF". Select 1 of them  
as the setting.  
You can continue by returning to step 2 and  
setting other items.  
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Menu system  
In Standby mode  
Resetting the Security Code function when the  
audio unit is first used after removed from the  
battery power source or the Reset button is  
pressed  
Activating Security Code  
Activating the Security Code disables the usage  
of audio unit by someone else. Once the Security  
Code is activated, the entry of authorized Security  
Code is required to turn on the audio unit when it is  
removed from the vehicle. Indication of this Security  
Code activation prevents your precious audio unit  
from stealing.  
1 Turn the power ON.  
2 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and enter  
the Security Code.  
"APPROVED" is displayed.  
Now, you can use the unit.  
When the Security Code function is activated, "CODE  
SET" changes to "CODE CLR".  
You can set the Security Code with a 4 digit number of your  
choice.  
To deactivate the Security Code function, see the next  
section <Deactivating Security Code>.  
The Security Code cannot be displayed or referenced. Make  
a note of the Security Code and treasure it up.  
1 Enter Standby  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the "STANDBY" display.  
In Standby mode  
2 Enter Menu mode  
Deactivating Security Code  
To deactivate the Security Code function.  
Press the [MENU] button.  
When "MENU" is displayed, "CODE SET" is also  
displayed.  
1 Select Security Code mode  
Push the Control knob towards up or down.  
Select the "CODE CLR" display.  
3 Enter Security Code mode  
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.  
When "ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is also  
displayed.  
2 Enter Security Code mode  
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.  
When "ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is also  
displayed.  
4 Select the digits to enter  
Push the Control knob towards right or left.  
3 Select the digits to enter  
5 Select the Security Code numbers  
Push the Control knob towards right or left.  
Push the Control knob towards up or down.  
4 Select the Security Code numbers  
6 Repeat step 4 and 5, and complete the Security  
Push the Control knob towards up or down.  
Code.  
5 Repeat step 3 and 4, and complete the Security  
7 Confirm the Security Code  
Press the Control knob for at least 3 seconds.  
When "RE-ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is also  
displayed.  
Code.  
6 Press the Control knob for at least 3 seconds.  
"CLEAR" is displayed.  
The Security Code function deactivates.  
8 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and reenter  
the Security Code.  
"APPROVED" is displayed.  
7 Exit Security Code mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
The Security Code function activates.  
If a wrong security code is entered, "ERROR" is displayed.  
Enter a correct security code.  
If you enter the wrong code in step 4 through 6, repeat  
from step 4.  
9 Exit Security Code mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
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In Standby mode  
Display Illumination Control  
This function turns off the display when you  
perform no operation for 5 seconds. This function is  
effective when you are driving at night.  
Touch Sensor Tone  
Setting the operation check sound (beep sound)  
ON/OFF.  
Display  
Setting  
Display  
Setting  
"BEEP ON"  
"BEEP OFF"  
Beep is heard.  
Beep canceled.  
"DISP ON"  
Keeps the display on.  
Turns off the display when you perform no  
operation for 5 seconds.  
"DISP OFF"  
Set the Display Illumination Control when the  
In Standby mode  
<Demonstration mode Setting> (page 27) is set to OFF.  
When the display is off, pressing any key will turn on the  
display.  
When the display is off, you cannot perform any  
operation except for the following:  
Manual Clock Adjustment  
1 Select Clock Adjustment mode  
Push the Control knob towards up or down.  
Select the "CLK ADJ" display.  
Volume  
Attenuator  
Selecting the source  
Turning off the power  
2 Enter Clock Adjust mode  
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.  
The clock display blinks.  
During function control, such as the Menu System, the  
display stays on.  
3 Adjust the hours  
Push the Control knob towards up or down.  
Adjust the minutes  
Push the Control knob towards right or left.  
In Standby mode  
4 Exit Clock adjustment mode  
Dimmer  
Press the [MENU] button.  
Dimming this unit’s display automatically when the  
vehicle light switch is turned ON.  
Display  
"DIM AUTO"  
"DIM OFF"  
Setting  
The display dims.  
The display doesn’t dim.  
In Standby mode  
DSI (Disabled System Indicator)  
A red indicator will blink on the unit after the  
faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves.  
Display  
"DSI ON"  
"DSI OFF"  
Setting  
LED flashes.  
LED OFF.  
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Menu system  
In Standby mode  
Function of KDC-X591  
When LX AMP unit connecting  
Built-in Amp Setting  
Controlling the built-in amplifier.  
Turning OFF this control enhances the preout  
quality.  
AMP Control  
You can control the LX AMP connected to the unit.  
1 Select AMP Control mode  
Push the Control knob towards up or down.  
Select the "AMS CTRL" display.  
Display  
"AMP ON"  
"AMP OFF"  
Setting  
The built-in amplifier activates.  
The built-in amplifier deactivates.  
2 Enter AMP Control mode  
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.  
3 Select the AMP Control item for adjustment  
Push the Control knob towards up or down.  
Other than Standby mode/  
When the Dual Zone System is ON  
For the details on the AMP Control item, see the  
Instruction manual attached to the LX AMP.  
Dual Zone System Setting  
Setting the Front channel and Rear channel sound  
in the Dual Zone System.  
4 Adjust the AMP Control item  
Push the Control knob towards right or left.  
5 Exit AMP Control mode  
Display  
"ZONE2 R"  
Setting  
Press the [MENU] button.  
Sub source (Auxiliary input source) is to be rear  
channel.  
Sub source (Auxiliary input source) is to be front  
channel.  
"ZONE2 F"  
You cannot use the LX AMP operation during standby  
mode.  
In Audio file source  
In FM reception  
Supreme Setting  
CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit)  
When AAC, MP3 or WMA files encoded at a low bit  
rate (less than 96kbps (fs=44.1k, 48kHz)) are played,  
this function restores their high frequency region  
to approach the sound quality of equivalents of  
these files encoded at a high bit rate. Processing is  
optimized for the compression format used (AAC,  
MP3, or WMA), and adjustment is made for the bit  
rate used.  
Temporarily have reception alternate from stereo to  
mono to reduce multi-path noise when listening to  
the FM station.  
Display  
Setting  
"CRSC ON"  
"CRSC OFF"  
The CRSC is ON.  
The CRSC is OFF.  
Strong electrical fields (such as from power lines) may  
Display  
Setting  
cause unstable sound quality when CRSC is turned ON.  
In such a situation, turn it OFF.  
"SPRM ON"  
Plays sound using the Supreme function.  
"SPRM OFF"  
Plays the original sound stored in the audio file.  
The sound effect may be imperceptible depending  
on the relationship between the audio file format and  
setting.  
This function is not available on iPod.  
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In HD Radio mode  
Auxiliary Input Display Setting  
Selecting the display when changing to Auxiliary  
input source.  
Receive mode Setting  
Sets the receive mode.  
1 Select Auxiliary input source  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the "AUX"/"AUX EXT" display.  
1 Select the Receive mode  
Push the Control knob towards up or down.  
Select the "HDR MODE" display.  
2 Enter Menu mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
"MENU" is displayed.  
2 Enter Receive mode  
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.  
3 Set the Receive mode  
3 Select Auxiliary input display setting mode  
Push the Control knob towards up or down.  
Select the "NAME SET" display.  
Push the Control knob towards up or down.  
Each time you push the knob, the Receive mode  
alternates between the modes shown in the table  
below.  
4 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode  
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.  
The presently selected Auxiliary input display is  
displayed.  
Receive mode Display  
Operation  
Auto mode  
"AUTO"  
Analog broadcasts and digital  
broadcasts will be switched  
automatically.  
When both are being transmitted,  
the digital broadcast will have  
priority.  
5 Select the Auxiliary input display  
Push the Control knob towards right or left.  
Each time you push the knob, the display alternates  
Digital  
Analog  
"DIGITAL"  
Digital broadcasts only.  
as listed below.  
• "AUX"/"AUX EXT"  
• "DVD"  
• "PORTABLE"  
• "GAME"  
"ANALOG" Analog broadcasts only.  
4 Exit Receive mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
• "VIDEO"  
• "TV"  
Even if the Receive mode is set to "AUTO", when the Ball  
game mode program (non-delayed broadcast program)  
is received, the Receive mode will automatically switch  
to Analog broadcast only.  
6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that  
time is registered, and the Auxiliary input display setting  
mode closes.  
In Satellite radio source  
Electronic Serial Number (ESN)  
display  
You can only set the Auxiliary input display when the  
built-in auxiliary input or the auxiliary input of optional  
KCA-S220A is used.  
Displaying the Electronic Serial Number.  
Display  
"ESN = ************"  
Electronic Serial Number (ESN)  
It is important to retain the unit serial number and the  
electronic Satellite radio Identification number for service  
activation and potential service changes.  
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Menu system  
Other than Standby mode  
Text Scroll  
Setting the displayed text scroll.  
Audio Preset Memory  
Registering the value setup by Sound Control. The  
memory cannot be erased by the Reset button.  
Display  
"SCL AUTO"  
"SCL MANU"  
Setting  
Repeats scroll.  
Scrolls when the display changes.  
1 Setup Sound Control  
Refer to the following operations to setup the  
Sound Control.  
The text scrolled is listed below.  
- <Audio Control> (page 8)  
- CD text  
- <Audio Setup> (page 9)  
- Folder name/ File name/ Music title/ Artist name/  
Album name  
- MD title  
- Text for the Satellite radio source, HD Radio source,  
including Channel name, etc.  
2 Enter Menu mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
"MENU" is displayed.  
3 Select Audio Preset mode  
Push the Control knob towards up or down.  
Select the "A-PRESET" display.  
4 Enter Audio Preset mode  
In Standby mode  
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.  
Built-in Auxiliary input Setting  
Set the Built-in Auxiliary Input function.  
5 Select the Audio Preset Memory  
Push the Control knob towards up or down.  
Select the "MEMORY" display.  
Display  
"AUX OFF" When selecting the source there’s no Auxiliary Input.  
"AUX ON" When selecting the source there’s Auxiliary Input.  
Setting  
6 Put the Audio Preset in the memory  
Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds.  
The "MEMORY" display blinks 1 time.  
7 Exit Audio Preset mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
In Standby mode  
CD Read Setting  
When there is a problem with playing a CD with  
special format, this setting plays the CD by force.  
Register 1 pair of Audio Preset Memory. You cannot  
register by the source.  
When you press the Reset, all the sources will be the  
setting value which is registered.  
The following items cannot be registered.  
Volume, Balance, Fader, Loudness, Volume offset, Dual  
Zone System, Rear Volume  
Display  
"CD READ1"  
"CD READ2"  
Setting  
Play CD and Audio file.  
Play CD by force.  
Some music CDs may not play even in the "CD READ2"  
mode.  
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Other than Standby mode  
In Standby mode  
Audio Preset Recall  
Demonstration mode Setting  
Recalling the sound setup registered by <Audio  
Preset Memory> (page 26).  
Sets the demonstration mode.  
1 Select the Demonstration mode  
Push the Control knob towards up or down.  
Select the "DEMO" display.  
1 Select the source  
Press the [SRC] button.  
2 Enter Menu mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
"MENU" is displayed.  
2 Set the Demonstration mode  
Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds.  
Each time you press the knob at least 2 seconds,  
the Demonstration mode alternates between the  
settings shown in the table below.  
3 Select Audio Preset mode  
Push the Control knob towards up or down.  
Select the "A-PRESET" display.  
Display  
Setting  
"DEMO ON"  
"DEMO OFF"  
The Demonstration mode function is ON.  
Exit Demonstration mode (Normal mode).  
4 Enter Audio Preset mode  
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.  
5 Select the Audio Preset Recall  
Push the Connttrrooll knob towards up or down.  
Select the "RECALL" display.  
6 Recall the Audio Preset  
Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds.  
The "RECALL" display blinks 1 time.  
7 Exit Audio Preset mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
The User memory of "System Q" in <Audio Control>  
(page 8) is changed to the value which was recalled.  
The source tone memory item of <Audio Control> (page  
8) is changed to the value which was recalled by the  
selected source.  
In Standby mode  
Firmware version display  
Displaying the firmware version with the unit.  
1 Select the firmware version display mode  
Push the Control knob towards up or down.  
Select the "F/W VER" display.  
2 Display the firmware version  
Push the Control knob towards right or left.  
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Basic Operations of remote control  
SRC  
ATT  
VOL  
SRC  
AT T  
VOL  
AUD  
AUD  
FM/AM/+/  
2-ZONE  
DIRECT  
[0] — [9]  
: This button is used when Kenwood Bluetooth  
HANDS FREE BOX is connected. For more  
information, refer to the instruction manual of  
Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX.  
Loading and Replacing the battery  
Basic operations  
Use two "AA"/ "R6"-size batteries.  
Slide the cover while pressing downwards to  
remove it as illustrated.  
Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned  
properly, following the illustration inside the case.  
[VOL] buttons  
Adjusts the volume.  
[SRC] button  
Each time you press the button, the source  
alternates.  
For the source alternating order refer to <Selecting  
the Source> (page 7).  
[ATT] button  
Turns the volume down quickly.  
When the button is pressed again, the volume  
returns to the previous level.  
2WARNING  
Store unused batteries out of the reach of children.  
Contact a doctor immediately if the battery is  
accidentally swallowed.  
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Do not set the remote control in hot places such as on  
the dashboard.  
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Audio Control  
In Disc/USB source  
[AUD] button  
Selects the Audio item to be adjusted.  
[4]/ [¢] buttons  
Going forwards and backwards between music.  
[VOL] buttons  
Adjusts the Audio item.  
[+]/ [] buttons  
Going forwards and backwards between disc/  
folders.  
Refer to <Audio Control> (page 8) for the operation  
method, such as the procedures for Audio control and  
others operations.  
[38] button  
Each time you press the button, the music is played  
or paused.  
The remote control can only select and adjust the Basic  
Audio item. Selecting and adjusting of the Detail Audio  
item cannot be done.  
[0] — [9] buttons  
When in <Direct Music Search> (page 16) and  
<Direct Disc Search> (page 16), enters the music/  
disc number.  
Dual Zone System  
[2-ZONE] button  
Each time you press the button, "2ZON" of <Audio  
In Satellite radio source  
Setup> (page 9) is turned ON or OFF.  
[FM] button  
Selects the preset band.  
[5]/ [] buttons  
Adjusts the volume of the rear channel.  
The rear channel activates while the Dual Zone  
System is ON.  
[4]/ [¢] buttons  
Searches up or down channels.  
[0] — [9] buttons  
Press buttons [1] — [6] to recall preset channels.  
[DIRECT] button  
Enters and cancels the <Direct Access Tuning>  
mode.  
In Tuner source  
[FM]/ [AM] buttons  
Selects the band.  
Each time you press the [FM] button, the band  
alternates between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.  
In HD Radio source  
[4]/ [¢] buttons  
Tune up or down band.  
[FM] button  
Selects the HD FM band.  
Each time you press the [FM] button, the band  
alternates between the HF1, HF2, and HF3 bands.  
[0] — [9] buttons  
Press buttons [1] — [6] to recall preset stations.  
[AM] button  
Selects the HD AM band.  
[DIRECT] button  
Enters and cancels the <Direct Access Tuning>  
(page 13) mode.  
[4]/ [¢] buttons  
Tunes up or down bands.  
[0] — [9] buttons  
Press buttons [1] — [6] to recall preset stations.  
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Accessories/ Installation Procedure  
Accessories  
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If the power is not turned ON ("PROTECT" is displayed),  
the speaker wire may have a short-circuit or touched the  
chassis of the vehicle and the protection function may  
have been activated. Therefore, the speaker wire should be  
checked.  
1
..........1  
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.  
2
..........2  
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.  
3
..........4  
4
..........4  
5
..........2  
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.  
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.  
6
..........1  
7
..........1  
If You Want to Connect iPod  
Installation Procedure  
1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the  
ignition and disconnect the - battery.  
2. Make the proper input and output wire  
connections for each unit.  
3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness.  
4. Connect the wiring harness wires in the following  
order: ground, battery, ignition.  
iPod  
AUDIO OUT  
KCA-iP200 (Optional accessory)  
5. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.  
6. Install the unit in your car.  
7. Reconnect the - battery.  
No other optional accessory can be connected because  
the USB connector and the AUX input are used for iPod  
connection.  
Dual Zone System in <Audio Setup> (page 9) will become  
unavailable.  
8. Press the reset button.  
2WARNING  
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.  
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Connecting Wires to Terminals  
Tape  
Steering remote control  
(Light Blue/Yellow)  
To USB device  
Sub Woofer left output (White)  
Sub Woofer right output (Red)  
(KDC-X591 only)  
USB connector (1m)  
REMO.CONT  
To use the steering wheel  
remote control feature, you  
AUX input (Stereo)  
Use the mini-plug which is stereo type  
and does not have any resistance.  
need to an exclusive remote  
adapter (not supplied)  
Do not remove the cap  
when you do not use the  
USB cable. The connector  
will cause the unit to  
matches your car is required.  
malfunction if it gets in  
touch with any metallic  
part of the vehicle.  
FM/AM antenna input  
• Fasten the connector  
with the tape so that the  
cable will not come off.  
Front left output (White)  
Front right output (Red)  
Rear left output (White)  
Rear right output (Red)  
Fuse (10A)  
To Kenwood disc changer/  
External optional accessory  
Wiring harness  
(Accessory1)  
To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction  
manuals.  
White  
White/Black  
To front left speaker  
FRONT L  
FRONT R  
Gray  
Gray/Black  
Green  
To front right speaker  
To rear left speaker  
To rear right speaker  
Green/Black  
REAR L  
REAR R  
Purple  
Purple/Black  
If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.  
When using the optional power amplifier, connect to its power  
Power control wire (Blue/White)  
Motor antenna control wire (Blue)  
P.CONT  
control terminal.  
Depending on what antenna you are using, connect either to the  
ANT.  
CONT  
control terminal of the motor antenna, or to the power terminal  
for the booster amplifier of the film-type antenna.  
TEL mute wire (Brown)  
Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either the  
telephone rings or during conversation.  
MUTE  
To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your  
navigation manual.  
To car light control switch  
Dimmer control wire (Orange / White)  
ILLUMI  
Car fuse  
box  
Ignition key  
switch  
Ignition wire (Red)  
ACC  
Battery wire (Yellow)  
Car fuse box  
(Main fuse)  
Ground wire (Black) · (To car chassis)  
Battery  
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Installation  
non-Japanese cars  
Japanese cars  
1 Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber  
Metal mounting strap  
(commercially available)  
frame> and then remove the hard rubber frame.  
2 Align the holes in the unit (two locations on each  
side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure  
the unit with the accessory screws.  
Firewall or metal support  
T
N
T/N  
T
N
T: Toyota cars  
N: Nissan cars  
Bend the tabs of the  
mounting sleeve with a  
screwdriver or similar utensil  
and attach it in place.  
8 mm  
MAX.  
8mm  
MAX.  
Self-tapping screw  
(commercially available)  
3
4
ø5mm  
ø5mm  
Accessory3...for Nissan car  
Accessory4...for Toyota car  
Screw (M4X8)  
(commercially available)  
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During installation, do not use any screws except for  
those provided. The use of different screws might result in  
damage to the main unit.  
Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the  
unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound  
may skip).  
Damage may occur if a screwdriver or similar tool is used  
with excessive force during the installations.  
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Removing the hard rubber frame  
Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit  
If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit  
so that it does not fall off.  
1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and  
remove the two locks on the upper level.  
Upper the frame and pull it forward as shown in  
the figure.  
1 Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber  
frame> and then remove the hard rubber frame.  
2 Drop open the faceplate by pressing the Release  
button.  
3 Tighten the screw (ø2 × 5 mm) (Accessory 5) and  
bracket (Accessory6 ) in the hole shown on the  
diagram.  
Lock  
Catch  
Accessory2  
Removal tool  
Accessory6  
2 When the upper level is removed, remove the  
Accessory5  
lower two locations.  
The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the  
same manner.  
Removing the Unit  
1 Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber  
4 Tighten the screw (ø2 × 5 mm) (Accessory 5) and  
bracket (Accessory7) in the hole shown on the  
diagram.  
frame> and then remove the hard rubber frame.  
2 Remove the screw (M4 × 8) on the back panel.  
3 Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots  
on each side, as shown.  
4 Lower the removal tool toward the bottom, and  
pull out the unit halfway while pressing towards  
the inside.  
Accessory7  
Accessory5  
Screw (M4X8)  
(commercially available)  
Accessory2  
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Never insert the screws in any other screw hole than the  
one specified. If you screw them in another hole, it will  
contact and may cause damage to the mechanical parts  
inside the unit.  
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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  
Some functions of this unit may be disabled by  
some settings made on this unit.  
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.  
!
!
Cannot switch to Aux source.  
• AUX is not turned on. <Built-in Auxiliary input  
Setting> (page 26)  
• AUX cannot be used when the KCA-iP200 is  
connected.  
General  
? The Touch Sensor Tone doesn’t sound.  
The preout jack is being used.  
The Touch Sensor Tone can’t be output from the  
preout jack.  
• Cannot set up the subwoofer.  
• Cannot set up subwoofer phase.  
• No output from the subwoofer.  
• Cannot set up the low pass filter.  
• <Subwoofer Output> (page 10) is not set to On.  
Tuner source  
? Radio reception is poor.  
• The Dual zone function is enabled. <Audio  
Setup> (page 9)  
The car antenna is not extended.  
Pull the antenna out all the way.  
The antenna control wire is not connected.  
!
• Cannot set up the high pass filter.  
• Cannot set up the Fader.  
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the  
section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>  
(page 31).  
The Dual zone function is enabled. <Audio  
Setup> (page 9)  
Disc source  
!
!
Cannot set up the subwoofer phase.  
Low pass filter is set to Through. <Audio Setup>  
(page 9)  
? The specified disc does not play, but another one  
plays instead.  
The specified CD is quite dirty.  
Clean the CD.  
The disc is loaded in a different slot from that  
specified.  
• Cannot select the output destination of the  
subsource in the Dual zone.  
• Cannot adjust the volume of the rear speakers.  
The Dual zone function is disabled. <Audio  
Setup> (page 9)  
Eject the disc magazine and check the number  
for the specified disc.  
The disc is severely scratched.  
Try another disc instead.  
!
!
No Audio control effect on AUX.  
The Dual zone function is enabled. <Audio  
Setup> (page 9)  
Audio file source  
? The sound skips when an Audio file is being  
• Cannot register a security code.  
• Cannot set up Display Illumination Control.  
<Demonstration mode Setting> (page 27) is not  
turned off.  
played.  
The media is scratched or dirty.  
Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of  
the section on <Handling CDs> (page 6).  
The audio file is broken or not supported.  
Damaged and unsupported files are skipped.  
The recording condition is bad.  
Record the media again or use another media.  
!
!
Cannot play audio files.  
<CD Read Setting> (page 26) is set to "2".  
Cannot File select.  
The Scan play or Random play function is enabled.  
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HD Radio source  
? No sound can be heard, or the volume is low.  
The preset broadcast station is not transmitting in  
the mode that was set with <Receive mode Setting>  
(page 25).  
Please set <Receive mode Setting> to "AUTO".  
In digital AM broadcasting, receive mode switches  
between stereo and monaural too often.  
Receiving condition is bad or unstable. Stereo is  
chosen when receiving condition is good, and  
it switches to monaural when the condition  
becomes bad.  
HD Radio tuner is connected to KCA-S220A or other  
units.  
Connect the HD Radio tuner directly to this unit.  
USB device source  
? The USB device is not detected.  
The USB connector is disconnected.  
Connect the connector of the USB device  
properly.  
? The USB device does not play its audio files.  
The USB connector is disconnected.  
Connect the connector of the USB device  
properly.  
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Troubleshooting Guide  
IN (Blink):  
PROTECT:  
NA FILE:  
The CD player section is not operating  
properly.  
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 messages shown below display your  
systems condition.  
EJECT:  
• No disc magazine has been loaded in  
the changer. The disc magazine is not  
completely loaded.  
• No CD in the unit.  
The speaker wire has a short-circuit or  
touches the chassis of the vehicle, and then  
the protection function is activated.  
Wire or insulate the speaker cable  
properly and press the reset button. If  
the "PROTECT" code does not disappear,  
consult your nearest service center.  
NO DISC:  
TOC ERR:  
No disc has been loaded in the disc  
magazine.  
• No disc has been loaded in the disc  
magazine.  
• The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-  
down. The CD is scratched a lot.  
READ ERR:  
• The number of files or folders which are  
stored in the connected USB device is above  
the limitation.  
An Audio file is played with a format that this  
unit can’t support.  
----  
• The file system of the connected USB device  
is broken.  
Copy the files and folders for the USB  
kenwood.com/usb/. If the error message is  
still displayed, initialize the USB device or  
use other USB devices.  
COPY PRO:  
DEMO:  
A copy-protected file is played.  
----  
The Demonstration mode has been selected.  
The <Demonstration mode Setting> (page  
27) is ON. Turn it OFF.  
NO DVICE:  
NA DVICE:  
The USB device is selected as a source  
although no USB device is connected.  
Change the source to any source other  
than USB. Connect an USB device, and  
change the source to USB again.  
E-05:  
The disc is unreadable.  
BLANK:  
NO TRACK:  
Nothing has been recorded on the MD.  
No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it  
has a title.  
An unsupported USB device is connected.  
For the supported USB devices, refer to  
<http://www.kenwood.com/usb/>.  
NO PANEL:  
E-77:  
The faceplate of the slave unit being  
connected to this unit has been removed.  
The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.  
Press the reset button on the unit. If the  
"E-77" code does not disappear, consult  
your nearest service center.  
NO MUSIC/E-15:• The connected USB device contains no  
playable audio file.  
• Media was played that doesn’t have data  
recorded that the unit can play.  
E-99:  
Something is wrong with the disc magazine.  
Or the unit is malfunctioning for some reason.  
Check the disc magazine. And then press  
the reset button on the unit. If the "E-99"  
code does not disappear, consult your  
nearest service center.  
USB ERR:  
The connected USB device is rated a current  
capacity higher than the allowable limit.  
Check the USB device with reference to  
<http://www.kenwood.com/usb/>.  
Some trouble may have occurred to the  
connected USB device.  
Change the source to any source other  
than USB. Remove the USB device.  
LOAD:  
Discs are being exchanged in the Disc  
changer.  
iPod ERR:  
REMOVE:  
Connection to the iPod has failed.  
Remove the USB device and then  
reconnect it.  
Confirm that the software for the iPod is  
the latest version.  
READING:  
HOLD:  
The unit is reading the data on the disc.  
The protective circuit in the unit activates  
when the temperature inside the automatic  
disc changer exceeds 60°C (140°F), stopping  
all operation.  
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 Remove mode has been selected for the  
USB device. You can remove the USB device  
safely.  
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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  
Maximum output power  
: 50 W x 4  
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB)  
: 9.3dBf (0.8 μV /75 Ω)  
Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB)  
: 15.2dBf (1.6 μV /75 Ω)  
Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD)  
: 22 W x 4  
Speaker impedance  
: 4 - 8 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  
Tone action  
Bass : 100 Hz 8 dB  
Middle : 1 kHz 8 dB  
Treble : 10 kHz 8 dB  
Preout level / Load (during disc play)  
: 4000 mV/10 kΩ (KDC-X591)  
: 2500 mV/10 kΩ (KDC-MP535U)  
Preout impedance  
: ≤ 600 Ω  
AM tuner section  
USB Interface  
Frequency range (10 kHz space)  
: 530 kHz – 1700 kHz  
USB Standard  
: USB1.0/ 1.1/ 2.0  
File System  
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB)  
: 28 dBμ (25 μV)  
: FAT16/ 32  
Maximum Supply current  
: 500 mA  
CD player section  
Laser diode  
: GaAlAs  
Digital filter (D/A)  
: 8 Times Over Sampling  
D/A Converter  
: 1 Bit  
Spindle speed  
: 1000 – 400 rpm (CLV 2times)  
Wow & Flutter  
: Below Measurable Limit  
Frequency response ( 1 dB)  
: 10 Hz – 20 kHz  
Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz)  
: 0.008 % (KDC-X591)  
: 0.01 % (KDC-MP535U)  
MP3 decode  
: Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3  
WMA decode  
: Compliant with Windows Media Audio  
AAC decode  
: AAC-LC ".m4a" files  
WAV signal  
: Linear-PCM  
Auxiliary input  
Frequency response ( 1 dB)  
: 20 Hz – 20 kHz  
Input Maximum Voltage  
: 1200 mV  
Input Impedance  
: 100 kΩ  
Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz)  
: 110 dB (KDC-X591)  
: 105 dB (KDC-MP535U)  
Dynamic range  
: 93 dB  
MP3 decode  
: Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3  
WMA decode  
: Compliant with Windows Media Audio  
AAC decode  
: AAC-LC ".m4a" files  
WAV signal  
: Linear-PCM  
General  
Operating voltage (11 – 16V allowable)  
: 14.4 V  
Current consumption  
: 10 A  
Installation Size (W x H x D)  
: 182 x 53 x 155 mm  
7-3/16 x 2-1/16 x 6-1/8 inch  
Weight  
: 3.1 lbs (1.40 kg)  
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