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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-X689 Serial number...
Contents Safety precautions Notes Warning About CDs About AAC, MP3 and WMA General features Power Hiding the Control Panel Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator System Q Speaker Setting Audio Control Audio Setup Subwoofer Output Display Setting Text Selection for Display Text Display Switching Graphic part/ Spectrum Analyzer Display Switching...
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Basic Operations of remote control 36 Accessories/ Installation Procedure 39 Connecting Wires to Terminals Installation Removing the Unit Troubleshooting Guide Specifications The "AAC" logo is trademark of Dolby Laboratories. English...
Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released in 1998 or later can be connected to this unit. Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwood dealer for connectable models of disc changers/ CD players. Note that any Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released in 1997 or earlier and disc changers made by other makers cannot be connected to this unit.
Notes • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button to restore factory settings. • Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails to operate correctly. Normal operation should be restored.
"Media Manager". • Refer to the following site for the updated information of "Media Manager". http://www.kenwood.mediamanager.jp • Contact Kenwood for the function and operation of the "Media Manager". • "Media Manager" is a product of PhatNoise. English...
About CDs Handling CDs • Do not touch the recording surface of the CD. • 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. •...
General features Power Turning ON the Power Turn the vehicle ignition ON. The control panel appears. Turing OFF the Power Turn the vehicle ignition OFF or press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. The control panel is hidden. •...
Audio Control Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. Enter Audio Control mode Press the [VOL] knob. Select the Basic Audio item to adjust Press the [VOL] knob. Each time you press the knob, the item to be adjusted alternates between the items shown in the table below.
General features Audio Setup Setting the Sound system, such as Cross over Network. Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. Enter Audio Setup mode Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second. Select the Audio Setup item to adjust Press the [VOL] knob.
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1 Upper text display part 2 Middle text display part 3 Lower text display part 4 Text display part 5 Graphic display part • You can display the information that will be shown in the Upper text display part, the Lower text display part or the Level meter display part according to the setting of Display mode.
General features Display Type B Text Selection for Display Selecting the text display. Enter display control mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. "Display Control" is displayed. Select the display Type Press the Control knob. Select the "Display Type B" display. Select the text display part Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].
Display Type C Text Display Switching Changing the text display. Enter display control mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. "Display Control" is displayed. Select the display Type Press the Control knob. Select the "Display Type C" display. Select the text display part Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].
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General features The text display in the Upper text display part In Tuner source Information Station name Frequency Spectrum Analyzer & Clock Date In CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track title Track number & Play time Disc name Spectrum Analyzer &...
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Song Title Artist Name Composer name Category Name Label Comment • * If the contents of the information cannot be displayed, Kenwood Logo is displayed. However, in HD Radio source, the display becomes blank. Display "Clock" "Date" "Blank" Display "Speana/Clock"...
General features The text display in the Lower text display part In Tuner source Information Indicator Spectrum Analyzer & Clock Date Blank In CD & External disc source Information Indicator Spectrum Analyzer & Clock Date Blank Disc title Track title Disc name In Audio file source Information...
Name Set mode closes. • Memory numbers - FM/AM: 30 stations - Internal CD player: 10 discs - External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the CD changer/ player. Refer to the CD changer/ player manual.
General features Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Removing the Faceplate Turn the ignition OFF or press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. The power turns OFF and the faceplate slides open.
Tuner features ST indicator Tuning Selecting the station. Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. Select the band Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Each time you push the knob toward [FM], it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. Tune up or down band Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢].
Tuner features Function of remote control Direct Access Tuning Entering the frequency and tuning. Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Enter Direct Access Tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. "– – – –" is displayed. Enter the frequency Press the number buttons on the remote control.
CD/Audio file/External disc control features Playing CD & Audio file When there is no disc inserted Open the panel Press the [0] button. Insert a disc. • When the faceplate slides open, it might interfere with the shift lever or other vehicle function. If this happens, pay attention to safety and move the shift lever or take an appropriate action to remove the obstacle, then operate the unit.
CD/Audio file/External disc control features Playing External Disc Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to this unit. Press the [SRC] button. Select the display for the disc player you want. Display examples: Display Disc player "CD Changer" CD changer "MD Changer"...
Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or Audio file folder you are listening to. Press the [REP] button. Each time you press the button, the Repeat Play alternates between the modes shown in the tables below. In CD &...
CD/Audio file/External disc control features Function of Audio file Folder Select Quickly selecting the folder you want to hear. Enter Folder Select mode Press the [F.SEL] button. "Select Mode" is displayed. During Select mode the folder information is displayed as shown below. Folder number display Displays the number in the folder belonging to the currently selected folder.
Start the Letter Seek Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢]. The initial of Genre name, Artist name, or Album name is displayed and announced in order. • The announcement of the initial can be canceled by <Voice Index> (page34). •...
HD Radio control features Band display • When you connect an HD Radio, Tuner features of the unit are disabled and changed to HD Radio tuner features. A portion of the setting methods including the Tuning Mode will change. • With the HD Radio tuner, you can use the similar functions to <Station Preset Memory>, <Auto Memory Entry>, and <Preset Tuning>...
Menu system Menu System Setting beep sound during operation, etc. functions. The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after this operation explanation. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "Menu"...
Menu system In Standby mode Security Code Because authorization by the Security Code is required when the audio unit is removed from the vehicle, personalizing this unit by using the Security Code is helpful in preventing theft. • Setup Security Code when the <Demonstration mode Setting>...
In Standby mode Date Adjustment Select Date Adjust mode Push the knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "Date Adjust" display. Enter Date Adjust mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. The date display blinks. Selecting the item (day, month, or year) to adjust Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢].
Menu system Other than Standby mode B.M.S. (Bass Management System) Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the main unit. Display Setting "AMP Bass:Flat" Bass boost level is flat. "AMP Bass:+6" Bass boost level is low (+6dB). "AMP Bass:+12"...
Receive mode Display Operation Auto mode "Auto" Analog broadcasts and digital broadcasts will be switched automatically. When both are being transmitted, the digital broadcast will have priority. Digital "Digital" Digital broadcasts only. Analog "Analog" Analog broadcasts only. Exit Receive mode Press the [MENU] button.
Menu system In Standby mode Built-in Auxiliary input Setting Set the Built-in Auxiliary Input function. Display Setting "Builtin AUX:OFF" When selecting the source there’s no Auxiliary Input. "Builtin AUX:ON" When selecting the source there’s Auxiliary Input. In Standby mode CD Read Setting When there is a problem with playing a CD with special format, this setting plays the CD by force.
Audio Preset Call Recalling the sound setup registered by <Audio Preset Memory> (page 34). Select the source Press the [SRC] button. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "Menu" is displayed. Select Audio Preset mode Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].
Basic Operations of remote control Loading and Replacing the battery Use two "AA"-size batteries. Slide the cover while pressing downwards to remove it as illustrated. Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case. 2WARNING •...
Audio Control [AUD] button Selects the Audio item to be adjusted. [VOL] buttons Adjusts the Audio item. • Refer to <Audio Control> (page 11) for the operation method, such as the procedures for Audio control and others operations. • The remote control can only select and adjust the Basic Audio item.
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Basic Operations of remote control In HD Radio source [FM] button Selects the HD FM band. Each time you press the [FM] button, the band alternates between the HF1, HF2, and HF3 bands. [AM] button Selects the HD AM band. [4]/ [¢] buttons Tunes up or down bands.
Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories Installation Procedure 1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - battery. 2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit..1 3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness. 4.
Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone rings or during conversation. To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual. To "EXT.AMP.CONT. " terminal of the amplifier having the external amp control function.
Installation non-Japanese cars Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Firewall or metal support Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place. Self-tapping screw (commercially available) Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) • Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip).
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Installation Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit so that it does not fall off, screw in the provided screws in the holes shown below. Refer to the function <Theft Deterrent Faceplate>...
Removing the Unit Removing the hard rubber frame Insert the removal tool into the indentations in the hard rubber frame, and pull it gently until the lock is released. Removing the Unit Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber frame>...
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. General The power does not turn ON. ✔...
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Tuner source Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is not extended. ☞ Pull the antenna out all the way. ✔ The antenna control wire is not connected. ☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>. The desired frequency can’t be entered with the Direct Access Tuning.
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READING: The unit is reading the data on the disc. IN (Blink): The CD player section is not operating properly. ➪ Reinsert the CD. If the CD cannot be ejected or the display continues to flash even when the CD has been properly reinserted, please switch off the power and consult your nearest service center.