Kenwood eXcelon KDC X759 User Manual

CD-RECEIVER  
KDC-X859  
KDC-MP919  
KDC-X759  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
COMPACT  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
Take the time to read through this instruction manual.  
Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the  
best performance from your new CD-receiver.  
For your records  
Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on  
the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial  
numbers whenever you call upon your KENWOOD dealer for information or service on  
the product.  
Model KDC-X859, KDC-MP919, KDC-X759 Serial number  
© B64-2215-00 (KW)  
2Warning  
NOTE  
2CAUTION  
This equipment has been tested and found to  
comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide  
Use of controls or adjustments or performance  
of procedures other than those specified  
herein may result in hazardous radiation  
exposure.  
In compliance with Federal Regulations,  
following are reproductions of labels on, or  
inside the product relating to laser product  
safety.  
reasonable protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment may cause harmful interference to  
radio communications, if it is not installed and  
used in accordance with the instructions.  
However, there is no guarantee that  
interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause  
harmful interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined by turning  
the equipment off and on, the user is  
KENWOOD CORPORATION  
2967-3, ISHIKAWA-CHO,  
HACHIOJI-SHI  
TOKYO, JAPAN  
KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT  
CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR  
1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J.  
encouraged to try to correct the interference  
by one or more of the following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Location : Bottom Panel  
• Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a  
circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced  
radio/TV technician for help.  
FCC WARNING  
This equipment may generate or use radio  
frequency energy. Changes or modifications to  
this equipment may cause harmful  
interference unless the modifications are  
expressly approved in the instruction manual.  
The user could lose the authority to operate  
this equipment if an unauthorized change or  
modification is made.  
NOTE  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with  
Canadian ICES-003.  
— 3 —  
Safety precautions  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION  
About the disc changer/CD player to  
be connected:  
To connect a disc changer having the "O-N"  
switch to this unit, set the "O-N" switch to "N".  
When you connect a model with no "O-N"  
switch, the converter cord CA-DS100 available  
as an option may be required. For details,  
consult your Kenwood dealer.  
A disc changer doesn't work when it is  
connected without using these options.  
If a model with no "O-N" switch is connected,  
some unavailable functions and information  
that cannot be displayed are generated.  
Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302,  
C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers  
can be connected.  
2WARNING  
2CAUTION  
To prevent injury or fire, take the  
following precautions:  
• Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully  
locked in place. Otherwise it may fall out of  
place when jolted.  
• When extending the ignition, battery, or  
ground wires, make sure to use automotive-  
grade wires or other wires with a 0.75mm2  
(AWG18) or more to prevent wire  
deterioration and damage to the wire  
coating.  
To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave  
any metallic objects (such as coins or metal  
tools) inside the unit.  
To prevent damage to the machine,  
take the following precautions:  
• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative  
12V DC power supply.  
• Do not open the top or bottom covers of the  
unit.  
• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to  
direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity.  
Also avoid places with too much dust or the  
possibility of water splashing.  
• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive  
shock, as it is a piece of precision  
equipment.  
• When replacing a fuse, only use a new one  
with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with  
the wrong rating may cause your unit to  
malfunction.  
• If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange  
smells, turn off the power immediately and  
consult your Kenwood dealer.  
You can damage both your unit and the CD  
changer if you connect them incorrectly.  
• Make sure not to get your fingers caught  
between the faceplate and the unit.  
• Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to  
strong shock.  
The unit may break or crack because it  
contains glass parts.  
To prevent a short circuit when replacing a  
fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.  
• Do not place any object between the  
faceplate and the unit.  
• Do not use your own screws. Use only the  
screws provided. If you use the wrong  
screws, you could damage the unit.  
Do Not Load 3-in. CDs in the CD slot  
If you try to load a 3 in. CD with its adapter  
into the unit, the adapter might separate from  
the CD and damage the unit.  
• Do not apply excessive force to the moving  
faceplate. Doing so will cause damage or  
malfunction.  
• Do not apply excessive force to the open  
faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will  
cause damage or breakdown.  
— 4 —  
About RDS (KDC-X859)  
Lens Fogging  
RDS (Radio Data System)  
NOTE  
Right after you turn on the car heater in cold  
weather, dew or condensation may form on  
the lens in the CD player of the unit. Called  
lens fogging, CDs may be impossible to play.  
In such a situation, remove the disc and wait  
for the condensation to evaporate. If the unit  
still does not operate normally after a while,  
consult your Kenwood dealer.  
RDS is a service used by radio stations to  
transmit data outside normal radio broadcast  
signals.  
• If you experience problems during  
installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.  
When an RDS station is received, you can  
immediately find out what kind of data is being  
transmitted by looking at the program service  
name, which appears in the display after the  
frequency.  
The RDS indicator turns on when an RDS  
station is being received.  
• If the unit fails to operate properly, press the  
Reset button. The unit returns to factory  
settings when the Reset button is pressed.  
If the unit still fails to operate properly after  
the Reset button has been pressed, contact  
your local KENWOOD dealer for assistance.  
• Press the reset button if the disc auto  
changer fails to operate correctly. Normal  
operation should be restored.  
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals  
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get  
dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.  
Alarm  
When an emergency transmission (announcing  
disasters, etc.) is made, the current function  
will be interrupted to allow the warning to be  
received under the following conditions:  
during tuner reception, or when the Traffic  
Information function is turned on.  
Cleaning the Unit  
If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it  
with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.  
If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain  
off with a cloth moistened with neutral  
cleaner, then wipe neutral detergent off.  
Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may  
affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the  
faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile  
liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch  
the surface or erases characters.  
Reset button  
• We recommend the use of the Security  
Code function (see p. 30) to prevent theft.  
Cleaning the CD Slot  
• The illustrations of the display and the panel  
appearing in this manual are examples used  
to explain more clearly how the controls are  
used. Therefore, what appears on the display  
in the illustrations may differ from what  
appears on the display on the actual  
As dust tends to accumulate in the CD slot,  
clean it every once in a while. Your CDs can  
get scratched if you put them in a dusty CD  
slot.  
equipment, and some of the illustrations on  
the display may represent something  
impossible in actual operation.  
— 5 —  
Notes on playing MP3(KDC-X859/ MP919)  
This unit can play MP3(MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer 3). Note,  
however, that the MP3 recording media and formats acceptable  
are limited. When writing MP3, pay attention to the following  
restrictions.  
Entering ID3 tag  
The Displayable ID3 tag is ID3 version  
1.x.  
For the character code, refer to the  
List of Codes.  
Acceptable media  
The MP3 recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R,  
and CD-RW.  
Entering file and folder names  
When using CD-RW, do full format not quick format to prevent  
malfunction.  
The code list characters are the only  
file names and folder names that can  
be entered and displayed.  
If you use any other character for  
entry, the file and folder names are not displayed correctly. They may  
neither be displayed correctly depending on the CD writer used.  
The unit recognizes and plays only those MP3 which have the MP3  
extension (.MP3).  
Acceptable medium formats  
The following formats are available for the media used in this unit. The  
maximum number of characters used for file name including the  
delimiter (".") and three-character extension are indicated in  
parentheses.  
• ISO 9660 Level 1 (12 characters)  
• ISO 9660 Level 2 (31 characters)  
• Joliet (64 characters)  
• Romeo (128 characters)  
A file with a name entered with characters not on the code list  
may not play correctly.  
Up to 200 characters can be displayed in the long file name format.  
For a list of available characters, see the instruction manual of the  
writing software and the section Entering file and folder names below.  
The media reproducible on this unit has the following limitations:  
• Maximum number of directory levels: 8  
• Maximum number of files per folder: 255  
• Maximum number of characters for folder name: 64  
• Maximum number of folders: 50  
Writing files into a medium  
When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the unit checks all the  
data on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or non-  
MP3 files, therefore, it takes a long time until the unit starts playing  
MP3.  
In addition, it may take time for the unit to move to the next MP3 file  
or a Track Search or Album Search may not be performed smoothly.  
Loading such a medium may produce loud noise to damage the speakers.  
• Do no attempt to play a medium containing a non-MP3 file with the  
MP3 extension.  
The unit mistakes non-MP3 files for MP3 data as long as they have  
the MP3 extension.  
MP3 written in the formats other than the above may not be  
successfully played and their file names or folder names are not  
properly displayed.  
Settings for your MP3 encoder and CD writer  
• Do not attempt to play a medium containing non MP3.  
When you use your CD writer to record MP3 up to the maximum disc  
capacity, disable additional writing. For recording on an empty disc up  
to the maximum capacity at once, check Disc at Once.  
— 6 —  
MP3 playing order  
When a Track Search is executed with file ¡$ being played ...  
When selected for play, Album Search, Track Search, or for Album  
Select, files and folders are accessed in the order in which they were  
written by the CD writer.  
Operation of the button  
¢ Button  
Current  
file number  
4 Button  
Beginning of file  
Because of this, the order in which they are expected to be played  
may not match the order in which they are actually played. You may be  
able to set the order in which MP3 are to be played by writing them  
onto a medium such as a CD-R with their file names beginning with  
play sequence numbers such as "01" to "99", depending on your CD  
writer.  
When an Album Search is executed with file ¡$ being played ...  
Operation of the button  
Current  
folder number  
AM Button  
FM Button  
For example, a medium with the following folder/ file hierarchy is  
subject to Album Search, Track Search, or Album Select as shown  
below.  
Example of a medium's folder/file hierarchy  
When Album Select is selected with file ¡$ being played to move  
from folder to folder ...  
Operation of the button  
Current  
folder number  
4 Button  
¢ Button  
AM Button  
FM Button  
Folder  
File  
Root  
Level 1  
Level 3  
Level 2  
Level 4  
— 7 —  
About CDs  
Handling CDs  
• Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD.  
CD cleaning  
Clean from the center of the disc and move  
outward.  
Removing CDs  
When removing CDs from this unit pull them  
out horizontally.  
• CD-R and CD-RW are easier to damage than  
a normal music CD. Use a CD-R or a CD-RW  
after reading the caution items on the  
package etc.  
• Don’t stick tape etc. on the CD.  
Also, don’t use a CD with tape stuck on it.  
CDs that can’t be used  
• CDs that aren’t round can’t be used.  
When using a new CD  
If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs,  
use it after removing them with a ball pen etc.  
• CDs with coloring on the recording surface  
or that are dirty can’t be used.  
• Don’t use CDs without disc mark  
.
Burrs  
• A CD-R or CD-RW that hasn’t been finalized  
can’t be played. (For the finalization process  
refer to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software,  
and your CD-R/CD-RW recorder instruction  
manual.)  
Burrs  
CD storage  
• Don’t place them in direct sunlight (On the  
seat or dashboard etc.) and where the  
temperature is high.  
CD accessories  
Don’t use disc type accessories.  
• Store CDs in their cases.  
— 8 —  
General features  
Power  
AM/  
NF  
VOL  
FM  
Turning ON the Power  
Turn the vehicle ignition ON.  
The faceplate reverses and control panel is displayed.  
Turing OFF the Power  
Turn the vehicle ignition OFF.  
When the set time for removing the faceplate (page 17) lapses,  
the faceplate reverses and the control panel is hidden.  
Do not apply force to the faceplate during operation. It can cause  
damage.  
SRC  
ANG  
Q/  
AUD  
MENU  
When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 30) is displayed  
as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF".  
¢
4
KDC-MP919/ KDC-X759  
LOUD indicator  
KDC-X859  
TI  
IN  
SQ  
ATT  
ST  
LOUD  
RDS  
LOUD indicator  
— 9 —  
General features  
Selecting the Source  
System Q  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Source required  
You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of  
the music.  
Display  
Tuner  
CD  
External disc  
Auxiliary input  
"TUNER"  
1 Select the source to set  
"COMPACT DISC"/"CD"  
"DISC-CH"/"DISC"  
"AUX"  
Press the [SRC] button.  
2 Select the Sound type  
Press the [Q] button.  
Standby (Illumination only mode)  
"ALL OFF"  
Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches.  
For Auxiliary input one of the below optional accessories is  
Sound setting  
Display  
necessary.  
Flat  
User memory  
Rock  
"FLAT"  
- KCA-S210A  
- CA-C1AX  
"User Preset"  
"ROCK"  
"POPS"  
- CD changer with an Auxiliary input function installed.  
Pops  
Easy  
"EASY"  
Top 40  
Jazz  
"TOP 40"  
"JAZZ"  
• User memory: The values set on the <Audio control> (page 10).  
• Each setting value is changed with the <Speaker setting> (page  
12).  
Volume  
First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.  
Increasing Volume  
Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise.  
Decreasing Volume  
Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise.  
Audio Control  
1 Select the source for adjustment  
Press the [SRC] button.  
2 Enter Audio Control mode  
Press the [AUD] button for at least 1 second.  
— 10 —  
3 Select the Audio item for adjustment  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted  
• According to the Bass Q Factor setting value, the frequencies that  
can be set in Bass Center Frequency change as shown below.  
Bass Q Factor  
1.00/1.25/1.50  
2.00  
Bass Center Frequency  
60/70/80/100  
60/70/80/150  
switch as shown below.  
4 Adjust the Audio item  
• When the bass extend is set to ON, low frequency response is  
extended by 20%.  
• Volume offset: Each source's volume can be set as a difference  
from the basic volume.  
• Loudness: Compensating for low and high tones during low  
volume.  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Adjustment Item  
Display  
Range  
Bass Center  
Frequency  
"Bass FRQ"  
60/70/80/100 or 150 Hz  
Bass level  
"Bass"  
–8 — +8  
1.00/1.25/1.50/2.00  
ON/OFF  
(KDC-MP919/X759) The graphic is displayed when  
Loudness is ON, and is switched OFF when Loudness  
is OFF.  
Bass Q Factor  
Bass Extend  
Middle Center  
Frequency  
"Bass Q"  
"Bass EXT"  
"MID FRQ"  
0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0 kHz  
5 Exit Audio Control mode  
Press the [AUD] button.  
Middle level  
"MID"  
–8 — +8  
Middle Q Factor  
Treble Center  
Frequency  
"Middle Q"  
"TRE FRQ"  
1.0/2.0  
10.0/12.5/15.0/17.5 kHz  
Treble level  
Balance  
Fader  
"TRE"  
"Balance"  
"Fader"  
–8 — +8  
Left 15 — Right 15  
Rear 15 — Front 15  
–15 — +15  
Non-Fading level  
"NF Level"  
Front High Pass Filter "HPF Front"  
Through/40/60/80/100/120/  
150/180/220 Hz  
Rear High Pass Filter "HPF Rear"  
Through/40/60/80/100/120/  
150/180/220 Hz  
Non-Fading  
"LPF NF"  
50/80/120/Through Hz  
Low Pass Filter  
Non-Fading Phase  
Volume offset  
Loudness  
"NF Phase"  
"Volume Offset" –8 —  
"LOUD" ON/OFF  
Normal (0°)/Reverse (180°)  
0
— 11 —  
General features  
In Woofer setting mode  
Speaker & Woofer Setting  
Speaker setting allows the System Q settings to be fine-tuned  
according to the type of speakers.  
Woofer type  
Display  
OFF  
"Woofer OFF"  
"12in type A"  
"10in type A"  
"12in type B"  
"10in type B"  
"12in type C"  
"10in type C"  
"8inch"  
12 in. A type  
10 in. A type  
12 in. B type  
10 in. B type  
12 in. C type  
10 in. C type  
8 in. type  
Woofer setting allows for Network configuration according to the  
type of subwoofers.  
1 Enter Standby  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the "ALL OFF" display.  
2 Enter Speaker & Woofer Setting mode  
Press the [Q] button.  
"Speaker Setting" is displayed.  
12 in. D type  
10 in. D type  
"12in type D"  
"10in type D"  
5 Exit Speaker & Woofer Setting mode  
3 Select the Setting mode  
Press the [Q] button.  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Each time the button is pressed it switches between Speaker  
setting mode and Woofer setting mode.  
4 Select the Speaker and Woofer type  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown  
below.  
In Speaker setting mode  
Speaker type  
Display  
OFF  
"OFF"  
For 5 & 4 in. speaker  
For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker  
For the OEM speaker  
"5/4inch"  
"6 9/6inch"  
*
"O.E.M."  
— 12 —  
Switching Full Screen Display  
Switching the Standby Display  
Switching the Full screen display.  
Switching the information displayed in Standby.  
1 Enter Menu mode  
1 Enter Standby  
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.  
"MENU" is displayed.  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the "ALL OFF" display.  
2 Select Display Control mode  
2 Enter Menu mode  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.  
"MENU" is displayed.  
Select the "Display Mode Select"/"Disp Mode Select" display.  
3 Enter Display Control mode  
3 Select Display Control mode  
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Select the "Display Mode Select"/"Disp Mode Select" display.  
4 Switch the Full screen display  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
4 Enter Display Control mode  
Each time the button is pressed the display switches.  
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.  
Information  
5 Switch the display  
Demonstration  
Spectrum Analyzer 1  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the display switches.  
Spectrum Analyzer 2  
Spectrum Analyzer 3  
Graphic 1 (KDC-MP919/ X759)  
Spectrum Analyzer 4 (KDC-X859)  
Graphic 2 (KDC-MP919/ X759)  
Spectrum Analyzer 5 (KDC-X859)  
Information  
Display  
Demonstration  
Date & Clock  
Standby display  
"DEMONSTRATION"  
"DATE"/"CLOCK"  
"ALL OFF"  
6 Exit Display Control mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
5 Exit Display Control mode  
Demonstration can be selected when "Display Type A" or "Display  
Type C" is selected in <Switching Display Type> (page 32).  
Press the [MENU] button.  
Full Screen display can be selected when "Display Type C" is  
selected in <Switching Display Type> (page 32).  
— 13 —  
General features  
Switching Upper and Lower Part Display  
Switching the upper and lower part display.  
In Tuner source  
Upper Part Display  
Information  
1 Enter Menu mode  
Display  
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.  
"MENU" is displayed.  
Station name or Frequency  
or  
"BAND+ch+SNPS"  
Program Service name or Frequency  
(KDC-X859 only)  
Radio text (KDC-X859 only)  
Frequency  
"BAND+ch+PS"  
2 Select Display Control mode  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
"R-TEXT"  
"BAND+ch+FREQ"  
Select the "Display Mode Select"/"Disp Mode Select" display.  
3 Enter Display Control mode  
Lower Part Display  
Information  
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.  
Display  
4 Switch the Upper part display  
Spectrum Analyzer (KDC-MP919/ X759)  
Spectrum Analyzer & Graphic (KDC-X859)  
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock (KDC-X859 only) "S/ANA+CLOCK"  
Spectrum Analyzer (KDC-X859 only)  
Radio text (KDC-X859 only)  
Date  
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock  
(KDC-MP919/ X759)  
"S/ANA"  
"S/ANA+GRAPHIC"  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Switch the Lower part display  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the display switches.  
The Reference for the display content is after this operation's  
explanation.  
"S/ANA"  
"R-TEXT"  
"DATE"  
"S/ANA+CLOCK"  
5 Exit Display Control mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
Clock & Graphic (KDC-X859)  
"CLOCK+GRAPHIC"  
• The same information can't be displayed on the Upper part display  
and lower part display.  
For Station name registration refer to <Station/Disc Naming  
(SNPS/DNPS)> (page 16).  
• The Upper part display and Lower part display switching can be  
selected when "Display Type A" is selected in <Switching Display  
Type> (page 32).  
In CD/ External disc source  
• When "Display Type B" is selected the Lower part display content  
is clock ON or OFF.  
Upper Part Display  
Information  
Display  
Track Time  
Disc name  
Disc title  
"P-Time"  
"DNPS"  
"DISC-TITLE"  
"TRACK-TITLE"  
Track title  
— 14 —  
Lower Part Display  
Information  
Lower Part Display  
Information  
Display  
Display  
Spectrum Analyzer  
(KDC-MP919/ X759)  
"S/ANA"  
Spectrum Analyzer (KDC-MP919)  
Spectrum Analyzer & Graphic (KDC-X859)  
"S/ANA"  
"S/ANA+GRAPHIC"  
Spectrum Analyzer & Graphic  
(KDC-X859)  
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock  
(KDC-X859 only)  
Spectrum Analyzer  
(KDC-X859 only)  
Track Title  
Disc Title  
Disc name  
Date  
"S/ANA+GRAPHIC"  
"S/ANA+CLOCK"  
"S/ANA"  
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock (KDC-X859 only) "S/ANA+CLOCK"  
Spectrum Analyzer (KDC-X859 only)  
Album name & Artist name  
Song title & Artist name  
File name  
Folder name  
Disc name  
"S/ANA"  
"ALBUM/ARTIST"  
"TITLE/ARTIST"  
"FILE NAME"  
"FOLDER NAME"  
"DNPS"  
"TRACK-TITLE"  
"DISC-TITLE"  
"DNPS"  
"DATE"  
"S/ANA+CLOCK"  
Date  
"DATE"  
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock (KDC-MP919)  
Clock & Graphic (KDC-X859)  
"S/ANA+CLOCK"  
"CLOCK+GRAPHIC"  
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock  
(KDC-MP919/ X759)  
Graphic & Clock (KDC-X859)  
For Disc name registration refer to <Station/Disc Naming  
(SNPS/DNPS)> (page 16).  
"CLOCK+GRAPHIC"  
For Disc name registration refer to <Station/Disc Naming  
(SNPS/DNPS )> (page 16).  
In Auxiliary input source  
Lower Part Display  
Information  
Function of the KDC-X859/KDC-MP919  
Display  
Spectrum Analyzer (KDC-MP919/ X759)  
Spectrum Analyzer & Graphic (KDC-X859)  
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock (KDC-X859 only) "S/ANA+CLOCK"  
Spectrum Analyzer (KDC-X859 only)  
Album name & Artist name  
Date  
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock  
(KDC-MP919/ X759)  
"S/ANA"  
"S/ANA+GRAPHIC"  
In MP3 source  
Upper Part Display  
Information  
Display  
"S/ANA"  
"ALBUM/ARTIST"  
"DATE"  
Track Time  
Disc name  
Folder name  
File name  
Song title & Artist name  
Album name & Artist name  
"P-Time"  
"DNPS"  
"FOLDER NAME"  
"FILE NAME"  
"TITLE/ARTIST"  
"ALBUM/ARTIST"  
"S/ANA+CLOCK"  
Graphic & Clock (KDC-X859)  
"CLOCK+GRAPHIC"  
The Auxiliary input name is always displayed on the Upper part  
display.  
— 15 —  
General features  
Characters can be entered by using a remote with number buttons.  
Example:If "DANCE" is entered.  
Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)  
Attaching a title to a Station or CD.  
Character  
Button  
#Times pressed  
1 Receive/play the station/disc you want to attach a title to  
"D"  
"A"  
"N"  
"C"  
"E"  
[#3]  
[#2]  
[#6]  
[#2]  
[#3]  
1
1
2
3
2
A title can't be attached to a MD.  
2 Enter Menu mode  
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.  
"MENU" is displayed.  
8 Repeat steps 5 through 7and enter the name.  
9 Exit name set mode  
3 Select Name set mode  
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Select the "Name Set" display.  
• When operation stops for 10 seconds the name at that time is  
registered, and Name Set mode closes.  
• Memory numbers  
- FM: 32 stations  
- AM: 16 stations  
4 Enter Name set mode  
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.  
5 Move the cursor to the enter character position  
- Internal CD player: 30 discs  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
- External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the CD changer/  
player. Refer to the CD changer/ player manual.  
• The title of station/CD can be changed by the same operation  
used to name it.  
6 Select the character type  
Press the [38] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the character typed switches as  
shown below.  
Character type  
Alphabet upper case  
Alphabet lower case  
Numbers and symbols  
Special characters (Accent characters)  
7 Select the characters  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
— 16 —  
• When the faceplate is kept remove open, according to the <OFF  
Wait Time Setting> (page 33) setting, the faceplate is hidden and  
the power turns OFF.  
Non-fading Output  
Turning the Non-fading output ON or OFF.  
• The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be  
damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the faceplate in  
its special storage case while detached.  
• Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to direct sunlight  
or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much  
dust or the possibility of water splashing.  
Press the [NF] button for at least 1 second.  
Each time the button is pressed Non-fading output switches ON  
or OFF.  
When it’s ON, "NF ON" is displayed.  
Reattaching the Faceplate  
1 Set the left side of the faceplate in the faceplate bracket.  
Faceplate Angle Adjustment  
Press the [ANG] button for at least 1 second.  
Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate. It can cause damage.  
2 Press the right side of the faceplate until it locks.  
Theft Deterrent Faceplate  
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you,  
helping to deter theft.  
Hiding the Control Panel  
Removing the Faceplate  
Prevents tampering with the unit while your car is being serviced  
etc.  
1 Turn the ignition OFF or press the [SRC] button for at least 1  
second.  
The power turns OFF and the faceplate slides open.  
Hiding the control panel  
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.  
The faceplate slides open.  
When the time set in <OFF Wait Time Setting> (page 33) lapses,  
the faceplate is hidden and the power turns OFF.  
2 Holding the center part of the faceplate pull it out.  
Showing the control panel  
Press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate.  
The faceplate will open and show the control panel.  
— 17 —  
Tuner features  
Tuning Mode  
Choose the tuning mode.  
AM  
FM  
Press the [AUTO] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the Tuning mode switches as  
shown below.  
Tuning mode  
Display  
Operation  
Auto seek  
"Auto1"  
Automatic search for a  
station.  
Preset station seek  
Manual  
"Auto2"  
Search in order of the  
stations in the Preset  
memory.  
Normal manual tuning  
control.  
SRC  
AUTO  
#4/8  
MENU  
#3/7  
P.M  
#1/5  
#2/6  
¢
4
"Manual"  
KDC-MP919/ KDC-X759  
Frequency display  
Preset station number  
Tuning  
Selecting the station.  
Band display  
KDC-X859  
Band display  
ST indicator  
1 Select tuner source  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the "TUNER" display.  
2 Select the band  
Preset station number  
Frequency display  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the  
FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.  
3 Tune up or down band  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
TI  
IN  
SQ  
ATT  
ST  
LOUD  
RDS  
During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON.  
ST indicator  
— 18 —  
4 Select the preset number  
Direct Access Tuning (Function of remote)  
Entering the frequency and tuning.  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
5 Put the frequency in the memory  
1 Select the band  
Press the [P.M] button for at least 2 seconds.  
The preset number display blinks 1 time.  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
2 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode  
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.  
"– – – –" is displayed.  
6 Repeating steps 3 to 5 and putting the desired broadcast  
station in the memory.  
On each band, 1 station can be put in the memory on each [#1/5]  
— [#4/8].  
3 Enter the frequency  
Press the number buttons on the remote.  
Example:  
7 Exit Memory mode  
Press the [P.M] button.  
Desired frequency  
Press button  
92.1 MHz (FM)  
810 kHz (AM)  
[#0], [#9], [#2], [#1]  
[#0], [#8], [#1], [#0]  
Canceling Direct Access Tuning  
Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.  
Station Preset Memory  
Putting the station in the memory.  
1 Select the band  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
2 Enter Memory mode  
Press the [P.M] button for at least 1 second.  
"Preset Memory" is displayed.  
3 Select the frequency to put in the memory  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
— 19 —  
Tuner features  
2 Call up the station  
Auto Memory Entry  
Putting a station with good reception in the memory  
automatically.  
Press the [#1/5] [#4/8] button.  
The stations are called up as shown below.  
Press button  
Call up number  
1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry  
j
j
j
j
[#1/5]  
[#2/6]  
[#3/7]  
[#4/8]  
No.1  
No.2  
No.3  
No.4  
No.5  
No.6  
No.7  
No.8  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
2 Enter Menu mode  
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.  
"MENU" is displayed.  
Each time the button is pressed, the called up station switches  
cyclically.  
3 Select the Auto Memory Entry mode  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Select the "Auto Memory"/"A-Memory" display.  
4 Open Auto Memory Entry  
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 2 seconds.  
When 8 stations that can be received are put in the memory  
Auto Memory Entry closes.  
SNPP (Station Name Preset Play)  
(Function of Remote)  
Selecting the stations to display SNPS.  
When Auto Memory Entry is done with the FM2 band, the RDS  
stations preset in the FM1 band aren't put in the memory.  
Likewise, when it is done with the FM3 band, RDS stations preset  
in FM1 or FM2 aren't put in the memory.  
1 Enter SNPP mode  
Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.  
When "SNPP" is displayed, SNPS displays the FM1, FM2, FM3  
and AM bands in order.  
8 stations can be put in the memory on each band.  
If the station has no name, the frequency or program service name  
is displayed instead.  
Changing the display order  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Changing the displayed band  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Preset Tuning  
Calling up the stations in the memory.  
2 If the station you want is displayed  
Press the [OK] button on the remote.  
The displayed SNPS station is received.  
1 Select the band  
Canceling the SNPP mode  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.  
— 20 —  
RDS features  
Function of the KDC-X859  
FM  
AM  
#4/8  
#2/6  
/PTY  
#3/7  
/P.M  
SCRL/  
AUTO  
#1/5  
¢
4
Program Service name  
TI  
IN  
S/Q  
ATT  
ST  
LOUD  
RDS  
Radio text  
TI indicator  
— 21 —  
RDS features  
Function of the KDC-X859  
13. Oldies  
14. Soft  
15. Nostalgia  
16. Jazz  
"Oldies"  
"Soft"  
"Nostalgia"  
"Jazz"  
Radio Text Scroll  
Scrolling the displayed radio text.  
Press the [SCRL] button for at least 1 second.  
17. Classical  
18. R & B  
"Classical"  
"Rhythm & Blues"  
"Soft R & B"  
"Foreign Language"  
"Religious Music"  
"Religious Talk"  
"Personality"  
"Public"  
19. Soft R & B  
20. Language  
21. Religious Music  
22. Religious Talk  
23. Personality  
24. Public  
PTY (Program Type)  
Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station.  
1 Enter PTY mode  
25. College  
26. Weather  
"College"  
"Weather"  
Press the [PTY] button for at least 1 second.  
"PTY Select" is displayed.  
• Speech and Music include the Program types shown below.  
Speech: No.3 6, 20, 22 26  
Music: No.7 19, 21  
This function can't be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception.  
• The Program Type can be put in the memory on the [#1/5] —  
[#4/8] buttons and called up quickly. Refer to <Program Type  
preset> (page 23).  
2 Select the Program Type  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the Program Type switches as  
shown below.  
3 Search for the selected Program Type station  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
No. Program Type  
Display  
When you want to search for other stations press the [4] or  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
9.  
Speech  
Music  
News  
Information  
Sports  
Talk  
Rock  
Classic Rock  
Adult Hits  
"All Speech"  
"All Music"  
"News"  
"Information"  
"Sports"  
"Talk"  
"Rock"  
"Classic Rock"  
"Adult Hits"  
"Soft Rock"  
"Top 40"  
[¢] button again.  
When the selected Program Type isn't found, "NO PTY" is displayed.  
Select another Program Type.  
4 Exit PTY mode  
Press the [PTY] button for at least 1 second.  
Confirming the Program Type  
Press the [AUTO] button.  
The Program Type is displayed for 5 seconds.  
10. Soft Rock  
11. Top 40  
12. Country  
"Country"  
— 22 —  
Program Type preset  
Registration of a station as a PTY  
Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory and  
calling it up quickly.  
Registering a Program Type for stations with no PTY data.  
1 Receive the station you want to register  
Presetting the Program Type  
2 Select the Program Type to register  
1 Select the Program Type to preset  
Refer to <PTY(Program Type)> (page 22).  
Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 22).  
3 Register the Program Type  
2 Enter Memory mode  
Press the [AUTO] button for at least 1 second.  
Press the [P.M] button for at least 1 second.  
"PTY Memory" is displayed.  
4 Exit PTY mode  
Press the [PTY] button for at least 1 second.  
3 Select the preset number  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
4 Preset the Program Type  
Press the [P.M] button for at least 2 seconds.  
The preset number display blinks 1 time.  
5 Exit Memory mode  
Press the [P.M] button.  
Calling up the preset Program Type  
1 Enter PTY mode  
Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 22).  
2 Call up the Program Type  
Press the [#1/5] [#4/8] button.  
They are called up as shown below.  
Press button  
Call up number  
j
j
j
j
[#1/5]  
[#2/6]  
[#3/7]  
[#4/8]  
No.1  
No.2  
No.3  
No.4  
No.5  
No.6  
No.7  
No.8  
Each time the button is pressed, the called up Program Type  
switches cyclically.  
— 23 —  
CD/MP3/External disc control features  
FM  
AM  
Playing CD & MP3  
When there is no disc inserted  
1 Slide open the faceplate  
Press the [0] button.  
2 Insert a disc.  
When the faceplate has been slid open, it might interfere with the  
shift lever or something else. If this happens, pay attention to safety  
and move the shift lever or take an appropriate action, then operate  
the unit.  
SRC  
SCN/ REP/  
#1 D.REP  
¢
4
• The sound will be temporarily muted while the faceplate is  
moving.  
• The models that can play MP3 are shown below.  
KDC- X859/ MP919  
MENU  
SCRL  
RDM/  
M.RDM/  
F.SEL  
• When a disc is inserted the "IN" indicator is ON.  
KDC-MP919/ KDC-X759  
When a disc is inserted  
Track time  
Disc number Track number  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the "COMPACT DISC"/"CD" display.  
Pause and play  
Press the [38] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the song pauses or plays.  
Eject the disc  
Track title/ Disc title  
IN indicator  
1 Eject the disc  
File name/ Folder name/ MP3 text  
Press the [0] button.  
KDC-X859  
2 Close the faceplate  
Track time  
Disc number  
Track number  
Press the [0] button.  
3 in. (8cm) disc can't be played. Using an adapter and inserting them  
into this unit can cause damage.  
The MP3 media that this unit can play are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-  
RW.  
TI  
IN  
SQ  
ATT  
ST  
LOUD  
RDS  
Track title/ Disc title  
IN indicator  
File name/ Folder name/ MP3 text  
— 24 —  
The medium formats must be ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, Joliet, or  
Romeo. The methods and precautions to be followed for writing  
MP3 data are covered in <Notes on playing MP3> (page 6).  
Check that section before creating your MP3 media.  
Track Search  
Searching for a song on the disc or in the MP3 folder.  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Playing External Disc  
Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected  
to this unit.  
Album Search  
Selecting the disc set in the Disc changer or the folder recorded  
on the MP3 media.  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the display for the disc player you want.  
Display examples:  
Display  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Disc player  
"COMPACT DISC2"/"CD2"  
"DISC-CH"/"DISC"  
CD player  
CD changer/ MD changer  
Pause and play  
Direct Track Search (Function of remote)  
Doing Track Search by entering the track number.  
Press the [38] button.  
Each time the button is pressed it pauses and plays.  
The functions that can be used and the information that can be  
displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being  
connected.  
1 Enter the track number  
Press the number buttons on the remote.  
2 Do Track Search  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Canceling Direct Track Search  
Fast Forwarding and Reversing  
Press the [38] button.  
Fast Forwarding  
Hold down on the [¢] button.  
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.  
Reversing  
Hold down on the [4] button.  
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.  
— 25 —  
CD/MP3/External disc control features  
Function of the KDC-X859/KDC-MP919  
Direct Album Search  
Track/Album Repeat (Function of MP3)  
Replaying MP3 file or folder you're listening to.  
(Function of disc changers with remote)  
Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number.  
Press the [REP] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the Repeat Play switches as  
shown below.  
1 Enter the disc number  
Press the number buttons on the remote.  
2 Do Album Search  
Repeat play  
Display  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Track Repeat  
Album Repeat  
OFF  
"File Repeat ON"  
"Folder Repeat ON"  
"Repeat OFF"  
Canceling Direct Album Search  
Press the [38] button.  
Track Repeat (Function of CD/MD)  
Replaying the song you're listening to.  
Track Scan  
Press the [REP] button.  
Each time the button is pressed the Track Repeat turns ON or  
OFF.  
Playing the first part of each song on the disc or MP3 folder you  
are listening to and searching for the song you want to listen to.  
When it's ON, "Track Repeat ON"/"Repeat ON" is displayed.  
1 Start Track Scan  
Press the [SCN] button.  
"Scan ON" is displayed.  
2 Release it when the song you want to listen to is played  
Press the [SCN] button.  
Album Repeat (Function of CD/MD)  
Replaying the disc in the Disc changer you're listening to.  
Press the [D.REP] button for at least 1 second.  
Each time the button is pressed Album Repeat turns ON or OFF.  
Random Play  
When it's ON, the "Disc Repeat ON" is displayed.  
Play all the songs on the disc or MP3 folder in random order.  
Press the [RDM] button.  
Each time the button is pressed Random Play turns ON or OFF.  
When it's ON, "Random ON" is displayed.  
— 26 —  
When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.  
KDC-X859  
Folder name display  
Magazine Random Play  
(Function of disc changer)  
Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random  
order.  
TI  
IN  
SQ  
ATT  
ST  
LOUD  
RDS  
Folder number display  
Press the [M.RDM] button for at least 1 second.  
Each time the button is pressed the Magazine Random Play turns  
ON or OFF.  
• Folder name display: Displays the current folder name.  
• Folder number display: Displays the number in the folder  
belonging to the currently selected folder.  
When it's ON, "M.Random ON" is displayed.  
When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.  
2 Select the folder level  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
With the [FM] button you move 1 level down and with the [AM]  
button 1 level up.  
Function of the KDC-X859/KDC-MP919  
Album Select (Function of MP3)  
Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to.  
Selecting a folder in the same level  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
With the [4] button you move to the previous folder, and with  
the [¢] button to the next folder.  
1 Enter Album Select mode  
Returning to the top level  
Press the [#1] button.  
Press the [F.SEL] button for at least 1 second.  
"Select Mode" is displayed.  
During Select mode the folder information is displayed as shown  
below.  
KDC-MP919  
3 Decide the folder to play  
Press the [38] button.  
The Album Select mode releases, and the MP3 in the folder  
being displayed is played.  
Folder name display  
The methods for moving to other folders in the album select mode  
are different from those in the album search mode.  
See <Notes on playing MP3> (page 6) for details.  
Canceling the Album Select mode  
Press the [F.SEL] button.  
Folder number display  
— 27 —  
CD/MP3/External disc control features  
Menu system  
Text/Title Scroll  
FM  
AM  
Scrolling the displayed CD text, MP3 text, or MD title.  
Press the [SCRL] button for at least 1 second.  
DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)  
(Function of disc changers with remote)  
SRC  
MENU  
¢
4
Selecting the CD displayed in the DNPS of the CDs set in the  
Disc changer.  
KDC-MP919/ KDC-X759  
1 Enter DNPP mode  
Menu display  
Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.  
When "DNPP" is displayed the DNPS display in order.  
Forward / Reverse display  
Press the [DISC–] or [DISC+] button.  
2 When the disc you want is displayed  
Press the [OK] button on the remote.  
The disc being displayed is played.  
Canceling the DNPP mode  
KDC-X859  
Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.  
Menu display  
TI  
IN  
SQ  
ATT  
ST  
LOUD  
RDS  
TI indicator  
— 28 —  
Menu System  
Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions.  
The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The  
reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after  
this operation explanation.  
1 Enter Menu mode  
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.  
"MENU" is displayed.  
2 Select the menu item  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Example: When you want to set the beep sound select the  
"Beep" display.  
3 Set the menu item  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Example: When "Beep" is selected, each time the button is  
pressed it switches "Beep ON" or "Beep OFF". Select 1  
of them as the setting.  
You can continue by returning to step 2 and setting other items.  
4 Exit Menu mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
When other items that are applicable to the basic operation method  
above are displayed afterwards their setting content chart is  
entered. (Normally the uppermost setting in the chart is the original  
setting.)  
Also, the explanation for items that aren't applicable (<Manual Clock  
Adjustment>etc.) are entered step by step.  
— 29 —  
Menu system  
Press the Reset button and when it's removed from the  
battery power source  
Security Code  
Because authorization by the Security Code is required when it's  
removed from the vehicle, personalizing this unit is by using the  
Security Code is a help in preventing theft.  
1 Turn the power ON.  
2 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and enter the Security  
Code.  
When the Security Code function is activated, the code can't be  
changed and the function can't be released.  
Note, the Security Code can be set as the 4 digit number of your  
choice.  
"APPROVED" is displayed.  
The unit can be used.  
1 Enter Standby  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the "ALL OFF" display.  
Touch Sensor Tone  
Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF.  
2 Enter Menu mode  
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.  
When "MENU" is displayed, "Security" is displayed.  
Display  
Setting  
"Beep ON"  
"Beep OFF"  
Beep is heard.  
Beep canceled.  
3 Enter Security Code mode  
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.  
When "ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is displayed.  
4 Select the digits to enter  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
5 Select the Security Code numbers  
Manual Clock Adjustment  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5, and complete the Security Code.  
This adjustment can be done when the <Synchronize Clock> (page  
31) is set as OFF. (KDC-X859)  
7 Confirm the Security Code  
1 Select Clock Adjustment mode  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Select the "Clock Adjust" display.  
Press the [¢] button for at least 3 seconds.  
When "RE-ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is displayed.  
8 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and reenter the Security  
Code.  
"APPROVED" is displayed.  
2 Enter Clock Adjust mode  
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.  
The clock display blinks.  
The Security Code function activates.  
When the wrong Code is entered in steps 4 through 6, repeat from  
step 4.  
3 Adjust the hours  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
— 30 —  
Adjust the minutes  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Date Mode  
Setting the date format.  
4 Exit Clock adjustment mode  
1 Select Date Mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Select the "Date Mode" display.  
2 Select the date format  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Date Adjustment  
1 Select Date Adjust mode  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Select the "Date Adjust" display.  
Function of the KDC-X859  
2 Enter Date Adjust mode  
Synchronize Clock  
Synchronizing the RDS station time data and this unit's clock.  
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.  
The date display blinks.  
Display  
Setting  
3 Selecting the item (day, month, or year) to adjust  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
The item that is blinking is item that can be adjusted.  
"SYNC OFF"  
"SYNC ON"  
Adjust the time manually.  
Synchronizes the time.  
It takes 3 to 4 minutes to synchronize the clock.  
4 Adjust each item  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
5 Repeat step 3 and 4 operation and adjust the date.  
6 Exit Date adjustment mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
Selectable Illumination  
Selecting the button illumination color as green or red.  
Display  
Setting  
"Button Color Green"/  
"Button Green"  
The illumination color is green.  
"Button Color Red"/  
"Button Red"  
The illumination color is red.  
— 31 —  
Menu system  
Function of the KDC-MP919/KDC-X759  
Switching Display Type  
Setting the Display type.  
Font Type Select  
Selecting the display font.  
Display  
Setting  
1 Select Font Type Select Mode  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Select the "Font Select" display.  
"Display Type A"  
Display type divided into Upper and  
Lower parts.  
Display type that uses mainly the display  
upper part.  
"Display Type B"  
"Display Type C"  
2 Select the font  
Full screen display type.  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
• "Display Type C" can't be selected in Standby.  
• The display of each part can be changed.  
- Switching Upper and Lower Part Display: (page 14)  
- Switching Full Screen Display: (page 13)  
- Icon/Spectrum analyzer Select: (page 32)  
Function of the KDC-X859  
Font Color Select  
Selecting the display font color.  
Switching Upper and Lower Part Display  
1 Select Font Color Select Mode  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Select the "Font Col Select" display.  
For the setting method refer to the <Switching Upper and Lower  
Part Display> (page 14)/<Switching the Standby Display> (page  
13).  
2 Select the color  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Function of the KDC-MP919/KDC-X759  
Icon/Spectrum analyzer Select  
This function permits switching of the Icon/Spectrum analyzer  
display.  
Dimmer  
Dimming this unit's display automatically when the vehicle light  
switch is turned ON.  
1 Select Icon/Spectrum analyzer Select mode  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Select the "Icon/Speana Select" display.  
Display  
Setting  
"Dimmer ON"  
"Dimmer OFF"  
The display dims.  
The display doesn't dim.  
2 Select the Icon/Spectrum analyzer  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
— 32 —  
OFF Wait Time Setting  
Dual Zone System <In Auxiliary input source>  
Setting the time until the faceplate hide operation starts after the  
power is turned OFF.  
Makes the sound different for the front channel and rear  
channel.  
The faceplate can be removed only during the set time period.  
Display  
Setting  
Display and Setting  
"Zone 2 OFF"  
"Zone 2 ON"  
Both the front and rear are Auxiliary input sound.  
The front is this unit's internal source, and the  
rear is Auxiliary input sound.  
"Off Wait 0sec"  
• When the Dual Zone System is ON, there is no rear channel audio  
control or other effect.  
• When the Dual Zone System is being used the front channel can't  
be used with External disc source.  
"Off Wait 3sec" (Original setting)  
"Off Wait 25sec"  
• When you set the Dual zone system to ON while the non-fading  
preout is switched ON, the sound of the non-fading preout isn’t  
output.  
System Q  
Setting display/don't display for the System Q factors (Bass  
center frequency, Bass Q factor, Bass extend, Middle center  
frequency, Middle Q factor, and Treble center frequency) in  
Audio control.  
Display  
Setting  
"System Q ON"  
"System Q OFF"  
The System Q factors are displayed.  
The System Q factors aren't displayed.  
Built-in Amp Mute Setting <In Standby mode>  
Toggles ON or OFF the mute control on the built-in amplifier.  
Turning ON this control enhances the preout quality.  
Display  
Setting  
"Builtin AMP Mute OFF"/ The built-in amplifier activates.  
"AMP Mute OFF"  
"Builtin AMP Mute ON"/  
"AMP Mute ON"  
The built-in amplifier deactivates.  
— 33 —  
Menu system  
Function of the KDC-X859/KDC-X759  
Function of the KDC-X859  
B.M.S. (Bass Management System)  
Traffic Information  
Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the  
main unit.  
Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic  
bulletin starts even when you aren't listening to the radio.  
Display  
Setting  
Display  
Setting  
"AMP Bass Flat"  
"AMP Bass +6"  
"AMP Bass +12"  
"AMP Bass +18"  
Bass boost level is flat.  
"TI OFF"  
"TI ON"  
The Traffic Information function is OFF.  
The Traffic Information function is ON.  
Bass boost level is low (+6dB).  
Bass boost level is mid (+12dB).  
Bass boost level is high (+18dB).  
When it's ON, the "TI" indicator is ON.  
When a traffic information station isn't being received the "TI"  
indicator blinks.  
When a traffic bulletin starts, "Traffic Info" is displayed it and it  
switches to traffic information.  
• Refer to the catalog or instruction manual for power amplifiers that  
can be controlled from this unit.  
• For amplifiers there are the model that can be set from Flat to +18  
dB, and the model that can be set from Flat to +12 dB.  
When an amplifier that can only be set to +12 is connected to the  
unit, "AMP Bass +18" won't work correctly even if it's selected.  
• During reception of a AM station when the Traffic Information  
function is turned on ON it switches to a FM station.  
• During reception of traffic information the adjusted volume is  
automatically remembered, and the next time it switches to traffic  
information it's automatically the remembered volume.  
Receiving other traffic information stations (In tuner  
source)  
Function of the KDC-X859/KDC-X759  
B.M.S. Frequency Offset  
Setting the central frequency boosted by B.M.S.  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Traffic information station switching can be done when listening to  
the radio.  
Display  
Setting  
"AMP Freq Normal"  
"AMP Freq Low"  
Boost with the normal central frequency  
Drop the normal central frequency 20%  
CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit)  
<In FM reception>  
Temporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono to  
reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station.  
Auto Memory Entry <In Tuner mode>  
For the operation method refer to <Auto Memory Entry> (page  
20).  
— 34 —  
Display  
Setting  
Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown  
below.  
• "AUX"  
• "TV"  
• "VCP"  
• "GAME"  
• "PORTABLE"  
• "DVD"  
"CRSC ON"  
"CRSC OFF"  
The CRSC is ON.  
The CRSC is OFF.  
Strong electrical fields (such as from power lines) may cause  
unstable sound quality when CRSC is turned ON. In such a situation,  
turn it OFF.  
6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time is  
selected, and Auxiliary input display setting mode closes.  
Auxiliary Input Display Setting & Station/Disc Naming  
For selecting the display when switched to Auxiliary input  
source. For the Station/Disc Naming refer to the <Station/Disc  
Naming> (page 16).  
1 Select Auxiliary input source  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the "AUX" display.  
Text Scroll  
Setting the displayed text scroll.  
Display  
Setting  
2 Enter Menu mode  
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.  
"MENU" is displayed.  
"Scroll Auto"  
"Scroll Manual"  
Repeats scroll.  
Scrolls when the display changes.  
The text scrolled is shown below.  
• CD text  
• Folder name/ File name/ MP3 text  
• MD title  
3 Select Auxiliary input display setting mode  
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.  
Select the "Name Set" display.  
4 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode  
• Radio text  
Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 1 second.  
The presently selected Auxiliary input display is displayed.  
5 Select the Auxiliary input display  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
— 35 —  
Basic Operations of remote  
Loading and Replacing the battery  
Use one lithium battery (CR2025).  
Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly,  
following the illustration inside the case.  
2WARNING  
Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a doctor  
immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed.  
Do not set the remote on hot places such as above the dashboard.  
Basic operations  
[VOL.] buttons  
Adjusting the volume.  
[SRC] button  
Each time the button is pressed the source switches.  
For the source switching order refer to <Selecting the Source>  
(page 10).  
[ATT] button  
Turning the volume down quickly.  
When it is pressed again it returns to the previous level.  
[
] button  
Adjusting the Faceplate Angle.  
*
— 36 —  
[DNPP]/ [OK] button  
Enters and cancels the <DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)> (page  
In Tuner source  
28) mode.  
[FM]/ [AM] buttons  
Select the band.  
Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the  
FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.  
[#0] — [#9] buttons  
When in <Direct Track Search> (page 25) and <Direct Album  
Search> (page 26), enter the track/disc number.  
[4]/ [¢] buttons  
Tune up or down band.  
[#0] — [#9] buttons  
Press buttons [#1] — [#8] to recall preset stations.  
[DIRECT] button  
Enters and cancels the <Direct Access Tuning> (page 19) mode.  
[38] button  
Enters and cancels the <PTY (Program Type)> (page 22) mode.  
[DNPP]/ [OK] button  
Enters and cancels the <SNPP (Station Name Preset Play)> (page  
20) mode.  
In Disc source  
[4]/ [¢] buttons  
Doing track forward and backward.  
[DISC+]/ [DISC–] buttons  
Doing album forward and backward.  
[38] button  
Each time the button is pressed the song pauses and plays.  
— 37 —  
Accessories  
External view  
External view  
......... Number of items  
2WARNING  
......... Number of items  
If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow)  
to the car chassis (ground), you may cause a short circuit, that in  
turn may start a fire. Always connect those wires to the power  
source running through the fuse box.  
1
.........1  
5
.........1  
.........2  
2CAUTION  
• If your car's ignition does not have an ACC position, connect the  
ignition wires to a power source that can be turned on and off  
with the ignition key. If you connect the ignition wire to a power  
source with a constant voltage supply, as with battery wires, the  
battery may die.  
• If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so that the  
faceplate will not hit the lid when closing and opening.  
• If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires aren’t touching to  
cause a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with the  
same rating.  
• Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar  
material. To prevent a short circuit, do not remove the caps on  
the ends of the unconnected wires or the terminals.  
• Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to which  
they correspond. The unit may be damaged or fail to work if you  
share the - wires or ground them to any metal part in the car.  
• When only two speakers are being connected to the system,  
connect the connectors either to both the front output terminals  
or to both the rear output terminals (do not mix front and rear).  
For example, if you connect the + connector of the left speaker  
to a front output terminal, do not connect the - connector to a  
rear output terminal  
6
7
8
2
3
4
.........2  
.........1  
.........1  
.........2  
.........2  
Do not use any accessories other than those provided with your unit. If  
you use other accessories, you may damage the unit.  
Installation Procedure  
1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and  
disconnect the - battery.  
• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps,  
blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.  
• Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less.  
2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit.  
3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness.  
4. Connect the wiring harness wires in the following order: ground,  
battery, ignition.  
5. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.  
6. Install the unit in your car.  
7. Reconnect the - battery.  
— 38 —  
Connecting Wires to Terminals  
Non-fading right output  
(Red)12  
Non-fading left output  
(White) 49  
To KENWOOD disc changer/  
DAB control input/KPA-SD100/  
KPA-HD100/KPA-SS100 25  
Front right output (Red)13  
Front left output (White)14  
To connect these leads,  
refer to the relevant  
instruction manuals. 26  
Fuse (10A) 27  
Rear right output (Red)11  
Rear left output (White)10  
FM/AM antenna input 15  
If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. 3  
4 When using the optional power amplifier,  
P.CONT  
connect to its power control terminal.  
Wiring harness  
Power control wire (Blue/White)16  
(Accessory1)22  
5 Depending on what antenna you are using,  
connect either to the control terminal of the  
motor antenna, or to the power terminal for the  
booster amplifier of the film-type antenna.  
ANT CONT  
Motor antenna control wire (Blue)17  
28  
White/Black  
To front left  
speaker 29  
FRONT  
L
+
White  
30  
7 To car light control switch  
ILLUMI  
Dimmer control wire (Orange / White)19  
31  
Gray/Black  
EXT.  
8 To "EXT.AMP.CONT." terminal of the amplifier  
To front right  
CONT  
External amplifier control wire  
(Pink / Black) (KDC-X859/X759 only) 20  
having the external amp control function.  
speaker 32  
FRONT  
REAR  
R
+
Gray  
33  
34  
Green/Black  
Ignition key  
switch 41  
To rear left  
speaker 35  
ACC 44  
L
+
Green  
36  
Ignition wire (Red) 46  
37  
Car fuse  
box  
(Main fuse)  
42  
Car fuse box 45  
Purple/Black  
To rear right  
speaker 38  
Battery wire (Yellow)  
47  
REAR  
R
+
Purple  
39  
Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis) 48  
Battery  
43  
+
— 39 —  
Installation (non-Japanese cars)  
Installation (Japanese-cars)  
Accessory6  
J-Car Bracket  
(follow indications for L/R)  
Factory-installed  
Radio Bracket  
Firewall or metal support  
Screw (M4X8)  
(commercially  
available)  
Factory-installed  
Radio Bracket  
L
R
Bend the tabs of the  
mounting sleeve with  
a screwdriver or similar  
utensil and attach it in  
place.  
Metal mounting strap  
(commercially  
available)  
Phillips truss head  
sheet metal screw  
(commercially available)  
Accessory7  
J-Car Trim Plate  
(place thick part on bottom)  
Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is  
unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip).  
Factory trim bezel  
For Nissan Car  
For Toyota Car  
After aligning the J-Car  
bracket with the factory-  
installed radio bracket,  
tighten the screws.  
After aligning the factory-  
installed radio bracket,  
tighten the screws.  
8mm  
Accessory4  
8mm  
Accessory3  
for Nissan car  
for Toyota car  
5mm  
5mm  
To attach this unit, make sure the front of the control panel faces you  
and fit it into the mounting sleeve by pressing the four corners of the  
hard rubber frame at the same time.  
Do not apply strong pressure to other sections than the corners;  
otherwise troubles such as the impossibility of opening or closing the  
panel may result.  
Damage to the unit will result from using screws other than those  
provided.  
A pair of J-Car Brackets (Accessory 6) are not used when fitting  
in a Toyota car.  
— 40 —  
Removing the Unit  
Locking the faceplate to the unit  
If you want to lock the faceplate to the unit so that it does not fall  
off, follow the directions below.  
1 Insert the removal tool into the  
indentations in the hard rubber  
frame, and pull it gently until the  
lock is released.  
1 Refer to the function "Removing the faceplate" (page 17) and  
remove the faceplate.  
2 Insert the provided screw into the hole at the center of the  
bottom side of the faceplate which you have removed from the  
unit.  
Accessory8  
Removal tool  
Screw (M4X8)  
(commercially  
available)  
2 Remove the screw (M4X8) on  
the back panel.  
Accessory2  
Removal tool  
Accessory5  
3 Insert the two removal tools  
deeply into the slots on each  
side, as shown.  
3 Refer to the section "Removing the faceplate" (page 17) and then  
reattaching the faceplate.  
Never insert the taptite screws (ø2 X 4 mm) in any other screw holes  
than the one specified. If you insert it in another hole, it will contract and  
may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit.  
4 Push upward the removal tool  
toward the top, and pull out the  
unit halfway while pressing  
towards the inside.  
Be careful to avoid injury from the  
catch pins on the removal tool.  
5 Pull the unit all the way out with  
your hands, being careful not to  
drop it.  
— 41 —  
Troubleshooting Guide  
What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may  
just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring.  
Before calling service, first check the following table  
for possible problems.  
? The Bass center frequency, Bass quality factor, Bass extend, Middle  
center frequency, Middle quality factor, and Treble center frequency  
can’t be adjusted.19  
The <System Q> (page 33) is set OFF.  
Set it ON.  
General  
? No sound can be heard, or the volume is low.  
The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side.21  
Center the fader and balance settings.  
? The power does not turn ON.01  
The fuse has blown.  
The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected incorrectly.22  
Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness correctly.  
See the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>.  
After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with  
one with the same rating.  
No ACC position on vehicle ignition.02  
The values of Volume offset are low.24  
Connect the same wire to the ignition as the battery wire.  
Increase the values of Volume offset. (page 11)  
? Nothing happens when the buttons are pressed.04  
The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.  
Press the reset button on the unit (page 5).  
The <Built-in Amp Mute Setting> (page 33) is ON.100  
Turn it OFF.  
?The sound quality is poor or distorted.25  
One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car.  
Check the speaker wiring.  
? There’s a source you can’t switch.06  
There’s no CD inserted.  
Set the media you want to listen to. If there’s no media in this  
unit, you can't switch to each source.  
The speakers are not wired correctly.27  
Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is  
connected to a different speaker.  
? The faceplate does not open or close.09  
The faceplate is incorrectly attached.  
? Non-fading output, Non-fading Low Pass Filter and Non-fading  
setting can’t be done.28  
The <Non-fading output> (page 16) is OFF.29  
Turn it ON.  
Reattach the faceplate correctly, See the section on <Removing  
the Faceplate>(page 17).  
? The memory is erased when the ignition is turned OFF.10  
The battery wire has not been connected to the proper terminal.  
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on  
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.  
The <Dual zone system> (page 33) is ON.30  
Turn it OFF.  
? There’s no Front High Pass Filter and Rear High Pass Filter effect.31  
The Non-fading preout is being used.  
The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected.11  
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on  
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.  
There’s no effect in Non-fading preout.  
? The Security Code item isn’t displayed in the Menu System.32  
The Security Code function is already activated.  
When the Security Code function is activated it isn’t displayed in  
the menu items.  
? There’s no loudness effect.12  
You’re using Non-fading preout.  
Loudness has no effect in Non-fading preout.  
? The Touch Sensor Tone doesn’t sound.34  
The preout jack is being used.  
The Touch Sensor Tone can’t be output from the preout jack.  
— 42 —  
Troubleshooting Guide  
The disc is severely scratched.55  
? Even though Synchronize Clock is ON, the clock can’t be adjusted.35  
The received RDS station isn’t sending time data.  
Receive another RDS station.  
Try another disc instead.  
? The specified track will not play.58  
Random play or magazine random play has been selected.  
Turn off random play or magazine random play.  
? Even though the vehicle light switch is turned ON, the unit’s display  
won’t dim.36  
The dimmer wire isn’t connected.  
? Track repeat, disc repeat, track scan, random play, and magazine  
random play start by themselves.59  
The setting is not canceled.  
Connect the dimmer wire correctly.  
? The Dimmer function doesn’t work. 38-1  
The Dimmer wire isn’t connected correctly.  
Check the Dimmer wire connection.  
The settings for these functions remain on until the setting to off  
or the disc ejected, even if the power is turned off or the source  
changed.  
Tuner source  
? The specified track will not play.58-a  
Random play has been selected.  
Turn off random play.  
? Radio reception is poor.39  
The car antenna is not extended.  
Pull the antenna out all the way.  
? Cannot play CD-R or CD-RW.60  
Finalization processing is not being conducted for CD-R/CD-RW.  
Conduct finalization processing with CD recorder.  
The antenna control wire is not connected.40  
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on  
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.  
A non-compatible CD changer is being used to play the CD-R/CD-  
RW.61  
? The desired frequency can’t be entered with the Direct Access Tuning.  
A station that can’t be received is being entered.  
Enter a station that can be received.  
Use a CD changer compatible with CD-R/CD-RW to play.  
? A CD ejects as soon as it is loaded.62  
The CD is upside-down.  
You’re trying to enter a frequency with a 0.01 MHz unit.42  
Load the CD with the labeled side up.  
What can be designated in the FM band is to 0.1 MHz.  
The CD is quite dirty.63  
Disc source  
Clean the CD, referring to the section on <CD cleaning> (page 8).  
? "AUX" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode.50  
? The disc won’t insert.65  
O-N switch is set to "O" side.  
There’s already another disc inserted.  
Press the [0] button and remove the disc.  
Set the switch to "N" side.  
Unsupported disc changer is connected.51  
? Direct Track Search and Direct Album Search can’t be done.66-1  
Connect the supported disc changer. (page 4)  
Another function is ON.  
Turn Random Play or other functions OFF.  
? The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead.52  
The specified CD is quite dirty.  
? Track Search can't be done.66-2  
Clean the CD.  
For the albums first or last song.  
The CD is upside-down.53  
For each album, Track Search can't be done in the backward  
direction for the first song or in the forward direction for the last  
song.  
Load the CD with the labeled side up.  
The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified.54  
Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified  
disc.  
— 43 —  
Troubleshooting Guide  
MP3 source  
? The sound skips when an MP3 is being played.73-1  
The media is scratched or dirty.  
? Cannot play an MP3.67  
Clean the media, referring to the section on <CD cleaning> (page  
8).  
Not conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, and Romeo.  
Use a medium conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, and  
Romeo.  
The recording condition is bad.73-2  
Record the media again or use another media.  
The MP3 has no or invalid track name extension.68  
Add the ".MP3" extension to the MP3 track name.  
? Can't display the ID3 tag information correctly.75  
Record is not made in conformity with the ID 3 tag version1.x.  
Record in conformity with the ID 3 tag version1.x.  
The media is scratched or dirty.69  
Clean the media, referring to the section on <CD cleaning> (page  
8).  
? Can’t enter Album Select mode.101  
There’s no folder recorded in the MP3 media.  
Use a media with levels.  
? Noise or no sound generated when an MP3 is played.70  
The track has the MP3 track name extension while it is not an MP3.  
Do not use the ".MP3" extension in non-MP3.  
? The songs in the selected folder aren’t played in Album Select  
mode.102  
There are no MP3 in the selected folder.  
Make sure there’s recorded content in the MP3 media.  
? Takes time before the unit starts playing MP3.71  
The medium contains many albums, tracks, and hierarchical levels.  
The unit checks all tracks on the loaded medium first. If the  
medium has many tracks recorded, it may take a long time for the  
unit before it starts playing MP3.  
? The MP3 track/album search takes time.78  
Many tracks are recorded on the media.  
When the media directory is complex, the track/album search can  
take time.  
? Fails to play MP3 in the intended order.72  
The MP3 tracks were not written by the CD writer in the order in  
which you wanted them to be played.  
? The MP3 related text isn’t displayed correctly.79  
A character is entered that this unit can't display.  
For the characters that can be used for MP3 text entry, refer to  
<Notes on playing MP3> (page 6).  
Depending on the CD writer, you may be able to set the order in  
which MP3 tracks are to be played by writing them onto a  
medium with their track names beginning with play sequence  
numbers such as "01" to "99".  
? The MP3 track time isn’t displayed correctly.80  
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There are times when it isn’t displayed correctly according to the  
MP3 recording conditions.  
If the following situations, consult your nearest service  
center:  
• Even though the disc changer is connected, the Disc Changer source is  
not ON, with "AUX" showing in the display during the Changer Mode.  
• Even though no device (KCA-S210A, CA-C1AX, KDC-CPS87, KDC-CX87,  
KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) is connected, the  
Auxiliary input is entered when switching modes.  
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Troubleshooting Guide  
Hold Error:  
The protective circuit in the unit activates when the  
temperature inside the automatic disc changer  
exceeds 60°C (140°F), stopping all operation.E0d  
Cool down the unit by opening the windows or  
turning on the air conditioner. As the temperature  
falls below 60°C (140°F), the disc will start playing  
again.  
The messages shown below display your systems  
condition.  
Eject:  
No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer.  
The disc magazine is not completely loaded.E01  
Load the disc magazine properly.  
No CD in the unit.  
Insert the CD.  
NO NAME:  
NO TITLE:  
NO TEXT:  
Attempted to display DNPS during the CD play having  
no disc names preset.E51  
No Disc:  
No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.E02  
Load a disc into the disc magazine.  
Attempted to display the disc title or track title while  
the MD having no MD title is being played.E53  
TOC Error:  
The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD  
is scratched a lot.  
Clean the CD and load it correctly.  
• Attempted to display the disc text or track text  
while the CD having no CD text is being played.E54  
• Attempted to display text during reception of the  
station that isn't sending text data.E55  
E-05:  
The CD is upside-down.E05  
Load the CD correctly.  
• Attempted to display the ID3 tag while the MP3  
having no ID3 tag is being played.E52  
Blank Disc:  
Nothing has been recorded on the MD.E10  
No Track Disc No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a  
Waiting:  
Load:  
Radio text data is being received.E56  
title.E11  
Discs are being exchanged in the Disc changer.E57-1  
The unit is reading the data on the disc.  
No Music Data:  
Media was played that doesn’t have data recorded  
that the unit can play. E15  
Reading:  
Use media that has data recorded that the unit can  
play.  
NO ACCESS: After setting it in the Disc Changer, DNPP was done  
without having it been played at least 1 time.E58  
No Panel  
E-77:  
The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to  
this unit has been removed.E30  
Replace it.  
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IN (Blink):  
The CD player section is not operating properly.E59  
Reinsert the CD. If the CD cannot be ejected or the  
display continues to flash even when the CD has  
been properly reinserted, please switch off the  
power and consult your nearest service center.  
The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.E77  
Press the reset button on the unit. If the "E-77"  
code does not disappear, consult your nearest  
service center.  
Unsupported File: A MP3 is played with a format that this unit can't  
support.E63  
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Mecha Error: Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the  
unit is malfunctioning for some reason.E99  
Check the disc magazine. And then press the reset  
button on the unit. If the "Mecha Error" code does  
not disappear, consult your nearest service center.  
Protected File: A copy-protected file is played.E64  
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Specifications  
Specifications subject to change without notice.  
FM tuner section  
Audio section  
Frequency range (200 kHz space) ............87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz  
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) ....................9.3dBf (0.8 µV/75 )  
Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) ...............15.2dBf (1.6 µV/75 )  
Frequency response ( 3.0 dB)..............................30 Hz – 15 kHz  
Signal to Noise ratio (MONO)..............................................70 dB  
Selectivity ( 400 kHz).......................................................80 dB  
Stereo separation (1 kHz) ....................................................40 dB  
Maximum output power.................................................50 W x 4  
Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) ...............22 W x 4  
Tone action  
Bass : ..............................................................100 Hz 10 dB  
Middle : .............................................................1 kHz 10 dB  
Treble : ............................................................10 kHz 10 dB  
Preout level / Load (during disc play)....................4500 mV/10 kΩ  
Preout impedance.................................................................80 Ω  
AM tuner section  
Frequency range (10 kHz space) ...................530 kHz – 1700 kHz  
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) .............................28 dBµ (25 µV)  
General  
Operating voltage (11 – 16V allowable) .............................14.4 V  
Current consumption.............................................................10 A  
Installation Size (W x H x D) .........................182 x 53 x 162 mm  
7-3/16 x 2-1/16 x 6-3/8 inch  
CD player section  
Laser diode....................................................GaAlAs (λ=780 nm)  
Digital filter (D/A)......................................8 Times Over Sampling  
D/A Converter .......................................................................1 Bit  
Spindle speed  
Weight...................................................................3.3 lbs (1.5 kg)  
(KDC-X859/ MP919) ..............1000 – 400 rpm (CLV 2times)  
(KDC-X759) .........................................500 – 200 rpm (CLV)  
Wow & Flutter........................................Below Measurable Limit  
Frequency response ( 1 dB).................................10 Hz – 20 kHz  
Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) ......................................0.01 %  
Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz) ..............................................105 dB  
Dynamic range ....................................................................93 dB  
Channel separation..............................................................95 dB  
MP3 decode (KDC-X859/ MP919)  
................Compliant with MPEG-1.0/2.0/2.5 Audio Layer-3  
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