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KDC-BT742U
KDC-X493
KDC-MP442U
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD
MODE D’EMPLOI
REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Take the time to read through this instruction manual.
Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best
performance from your new CD-receiver.
For your records
Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the
warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers
whenever you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the product.
Model KDC-BT742U/ KDC-X493/ KDC-MP442U Serial number
US Residence Only
Register Online
Register your Kenwood product at
www.Kenwoodusa.com
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Contents
Before use
3
Basic Operation
4
Function Control
6
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• Read through this page first for the setting of each
function.
Display Settings
10
Text Display Selection
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Music disc/Audio file Operation
11
14
15
Before Use
Receiving a call
During a call
Call waiting
Other functions
Making a call
Dial a number
Speed dialing (Preset dial)
Calling a number in the Phone Book
Calling a number in the call log
Make a voice dialing call
Registering to the Preset Dial Number List
Display of phone number type (category)
Other Functions
Audio Control
Adjusting the detail of Audio Control
Audio Setup
Speaker Setting
Audio Preset Memory
Audio Preset Recall
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Registering Bluetooth device
Registering Special Bluetooth device
Registering PIN Code
Downloading the Phone Book
Selecting the Bluetooth device You Wish to
Connect
Deleting a Registered Bluetooth device
Displaying the Firmware Version
Adding a voice dialing command
Setting a Voice Command for Category
SMS (Short Message Service)
Downloading the SMS
Satellite Radio tuner control
(Optional)
32
Basic Operation
Category and Channel Search
Preset Memory
Preset Tuning
Channel Scan
Direct Access Tuning
HD Radio tuner control
(Optional : KTC-HR300 connected)
18
34
HD Radio Tagging (iTunes Tagging)
Basic Operations of remote control 34
Activating Security Code
Deactivating Security Code
Manual Clock Adjustment
AMP Control
Demonstration mode setting
Audio Adjustments
26
Preset Memory
Preset Recall
Preset Memory Delete
Name Setting
Bluetooth Setup
Auto Memory Entry
Station Preset Memory
Preset Tuning
Direct Access Tuning
Operation of hands-free phoning
23
Cabin selection
Speaker Setting
DTA (Digital Time Alignment) setting
X’Over setting
Equalizer Control
Preset position setting
Audio Preset Memory
Audio Preset Recall
Favorite Control
Music Search
Music Search for iPod
All Random
iPod Control by Hand Mode
Direct Music Search
Direct Disc Search
Basic Operation of Disc Changer (Optional)
Tuner Operation
Audio Adjustments (DSP)
Appendix
36
Accessories/ Installation Procedure 41
20
Connecting Wires to Terminals
42
Installation/Removing the Unit
43
Troubleshooting Guide
44
Specifications
46
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Before use
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.
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
(page 19).
How to reset your unit
• If this unit or the connected unit (disc auto changer,
etc.) fails to operate properly, press the Reset button.
The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset
button is pressed.
Reset button
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.
• 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.
• The characters which can be displayed by this unit
are A-Z 0-9 @ “ ‘ ` % & * + – = , . / \ < > [ ] ( ) : ; ^ - { } |
~.
• 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.
Handling CDs
• Do not touch the recording surface of the CD.
• 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.
CDs that cannot be used
• CDs that are not round cannot be used.
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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.
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe
them with a clean soft dry cloth.
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.
• 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/CDRW recorder instruction manual.)
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Basic Operation
Release
[]
[AUTO]
[]
[AUD]
Microphone
[SEARCH]
Disc slot
[FAVORITE]
General functions
Power/Source Select button: [SRC]
Turns on the power.
When the power is on, the source switches between
Tuner (“TUNER”) , USB or iPod (“USB” or “iPod”),
CD (“CD”) , Auxiliary input (“AUX”), and Standby
(“STANDBY”) each time this button is pressed.
Press at least 1 second to turn off the power.
[]
[SRC] Auxiliary input
USB Terminal
Faceplate release: Release
Releases the faceplate lock so that it can be removed.
Refer to the following diagram when reattaching the
faceplate.
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• When an optional accessory is connected, the source name
for each device appears.
• When connection of the iPod is recognized, the source
display changes from “USB” to “iPod”.
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Subwoofer output: [AUD] knob
Switches between ON (“SUBWOOFER ON”) and OFF
(“SUBWOOFER OFF”) each time pushing toward down
for at least 2 seconds.
• 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 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.
• To prevent deterioration, do not touch the terminals of the
unit or faceplate with your fingers.
Auxiliary input
Connect a portable audio device with mini-plug
cable (3.5 ø).
Text/Title scroll: [AUD] knob
Scrolls the CD and audio file text display when
pushing toward up for at least 2 seconds.
Volume control: [AUD] knob
Turn the knob to adjust the volume.
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• Use the mini-plug cable which is stereo type and does not
have any resistance.
• The auxiliary input requires the setting made in “MENU” >
“AUX” of (page 6).
Muting volume upon reception of phone call
(Function of KDC-X493/ MP442U)
When there is a call, “CALL” is displayed and the audio
system is paused.
When the call ends, “CALL” disappears and the audio
system comes back on.
The audio system comes back on when [SRC] is
pressed during a call.
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• To use the TEL Mute feature, you need to hook up the MUTE
wire to your telephone using a commercial telephone
accessory. Refer to (page
42).
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Function Control : [SEARCH]
Press this button for 1 second allows you to set
various functions using the [AUD] knob. Refer to
(page 6).
Category
Function of setup item
AUTO MEMORY
Putting stations with good reception in the memory
automatically.
iPodCTRL
Allows you to set up iPod Control by Hand Mode.
PLAY MODE
Allows you to set up the play mode.
DSP*
Allows you to set up the sound environment.
MENU
Allows you to set up the environment.
RETURN
Exit Function Control mode.
Disc & Audio file play functions
* Function of KDC-BT742U.
USB device/iPod play: USB Terminal
Connecting a USB device starts playback.
Favorite Control : [FAVORITE]
Registers to or retrieves from the memory the
operation procedure to select your favorite broadcast
station or iPod Playlists/ Artists, etc regardless of the
selected source. Refer to (page 26).
Tuner functions
FM band: [AUD] knob
Switches between FM1, FM2, and FM3 each time
pushing toward up.
AM band: [AUD] knob
Switches to AM when pushing toward down.
Tuning: [AUD] knob
Changes the frequency when pushing toward left or
right.
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• During reception of stereo stations the “ST” indicator is ON.
Tuning mode select: [AUTO]
• For KDC-X493/MP442U: Switches as follows each time
this button is pressed.
• For KDC-BT742U: Switches as follows each time this
button is pressed for at least 1 second.
Tuning mode
Display
Operation
Auto seek
“SEEK : AUTO1” Automatic search for a station.
Preset station seek “SEEK : AUTO2” Search in order of the stations in
the Preset memory.
Manual
“SEEK : MANUAL” Normal manual tuning control.
Disc play: Disc slot
Starts playing when a disc is inserted.
When a CD is inserted, the “IN” indicator is ON.
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• 3 inch CD cannot be used. Attempt to insert using an
adapter can cause malfunction.
Disc ejection: [0]
⁄
• You can eject the disc for 10 minutes after switching off the
engine.
⁄
• For the playable audio file, media, and devices, refer to
(page 36).
Pause and play: [38]
Switches between pause and play each time this
button is pressed.
USB device removing: [0]
Press this button for 2 seconds or longer to select the
remove mode, and the remove the USB device.
During the remove mode, “USB REMOVE” is displayed.
Music search: [AUD] knob
Changes the music when pushing toward left or right.
Fast reverses or forwards the music while keeping
pushing toward left or right. (No sound is output
while playing audio file.)
Folder search: [AUD] knob
Changes the folder containing the audio file when
pushing toward up or down.
• For the operation on iPod, enter
(page 12) is first to enter the search mode.
Search mode: [SEARCH]
After pressing [SEARCH] button, you can quickly
search songs with the [AUD] knob. See (page 11, 12) for details.
Hands-free phoning
Microphone:
(Function of KDC-BT742U)
The microphone for the hands free phone is built in.
When your voice cannot be recognized due to the
low microphone volume or noises in the vehicle,
adjust the microphone settings by selecting “MENU”
>“MIC GAIN” of and “MENU” >“NR
LEVEL” of (page6).
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Function Control
Functions in the table below can be set up by using Function Control.
Category Item
AUTO
“AUTO MEMORY”
MEMORY
CH-SCAN “CH-SCAN”
Setting
iPodCTRL
“iPodCTRL”
“ON”/ “OFF”*
PLAY
MODE*
“FILE SCN”
“ON”/ “OFF”*
“FOLD RDM”
“ON”/ “OFF”*
“ALL RDM”
DSP*
Entry
Condition Page
14
Every receivable Channel is checked for 10 seconds.
33
13
“ON”/ “OFF”*
When set to “ON”, allows you to operate iPod with the
control on the iPod.
When set to “ON”, plays the intro of the music in the
folder successively.
When set to “ON”, plays the music in the folder
randomly.
When set to “ON”, all songs in iPod are played at random.
“FILE REP”
“ON”/ “OFF”*
When set to “ON”, plays the music repeatedly.
—
“FOLD REP”
“ON”/ “OFF”*
—
“TRAC SCN”
“ON”/ “OFF”*
“DISC RDM”
“ON”/ “OFF”*
When set to “ON”, plays the music in the folder
repeatedly.
When set to “ON”, plays the intro of the music on the
disc successively.
When set to “ON”, plays the music on the disc randomly.
“MGZN RDM”
“ON”/ “OFF”*
—
“TRAC REP”
“ON”/ “OFF”*
When set to “ON”, plays the music in the disc changer
randomly.
When set to “ON”, plays the music repeatedly.
“DISC REP”
“ON”/ “OFF”*
When set to “ON”, plays the music on the disc
repeatedly.
Sets the sound quality.
—
“BAS BOOST” “OFF”/
“STEP1”*/ “2”
“HIGHWAY- “OFF”/
SND”
“STEP1”/, “2”/
“3”*
“SUPREME” “ON”*/ “OFF”
Sets the Bass Boost level in two steps.
—
Compensates the low volume or bass sound being lost
by road noises to make vocal sound clearer.
*
Turns ON/OFF the Supreme plus function.
*
“POSITION”
Compensates the sound environment in accordance
with the listening position.
Selects the car type to compensate the distance
difference between each speaker.
Sets the connected speaker, speaker size, and
installation position.
Makes fine adjustment of the compensation value
specified at Cabin.
Makes fine adjustment of the X’Over value specified at
Speaker.
Registering the value setup by Sound Control.Recalling
the sound setup registered by