Kenwood KDC X817 User Manual

CD-RECEIVER

KDC-X917

KDC-X817

KDC-9017

KDC-X717

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-X917, KDC-X817, KDC-9017, KDC-X717 Serial number

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

encouraged to try to correct the interference

by one or more of the following measures:

KENWOOD CORPORATION

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HACHIOJI-SHI

TOKYO, JAPAN

KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT

CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR

1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J.

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

Location : Bottom Panel

• 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.

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Safety precautions

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

About the disc changer to be

2WARNING

2CAUTION

To prevent injury or fire, take the

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.

• 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 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.

connected:

To connect a disc changer having the "O-N"

switch to this unit, set the "O-N" switch to

"N".

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 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.

If a model with no "O-N" switch is

connected, some unavailable functions and

information that cannot be displayed are

generated, such as the DNPS, DNPP,

Magazine random play, and CD Text display.

Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302,

C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers

can be connected.

• When extending the ignition, battery, or

ground wires, make sure to use

automotive-grade wires or other wires with

a 0.75mm (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.

• If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange

smells, turn off the power immediately and

consult your Kenwood dealer.

• 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.

2CAUTION

You can damage both your unit and

the CD changer if you connect them

incorrectly.

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.

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• The illustrations of the display and the

panel appearing in this manual are

examples used to explain more clearly how

the controls are used. Therefore, what

appears on the display in the illustrations

may differ from what appears on the

display on the actual equipment, and some

of the illustrations on the display may

represent something impossible in actual

operation.

• The functions that can be used and the

information that can be displayed will differ

depending on the external disc players

being connected.

Cleaning the CD Slot

NOTE

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.

• If you experience problems during

installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.

• 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 is first controlled and operates

incorrectly. The original operating condition

will return.

DAB

OFF

Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals

If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get

dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.

Lens Fogging

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.

AUTO

AME

AUD

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.

Reset button

• We recommend the use of the Security

Code function (see p. 34) to prevent theft.

2CAUTION

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.

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Handling Compact discs

Playing a CD that is dirty, scratched

or warped can cause the sound to

skip and the unit to operate

incorrectly, resulting in worsened

sound quality. Take the following

precautions to prevent your CDs from

getting scratched or damaged.

Storing CDs

Checking New CDs for Burrs

When playing a new CD for the first time,

check that there are not any burrs stuck to

the perimeter of the disc or in the central

hole. CDs with burrs stuck on them may not

load properly or may skip while playing.

Remove burrs using a ballpoint pen or a

similar utensil.

• Do not store CDs in areas exposed to

direct sunlight (such as a car seat or the

dashboard) or other hot places. A CD-R or

CD-RW is more susceptible than a music

CD to damage from high temperatures and

humidity, and in some cases, may become

unusable if left in the car for long periods

of time.

• Remove CDs from the unit when not

listening to them for a while, and put them

back in their cases. Do not pile up CDs

that are removed from their cases or prop

them against something.

Handling CDs

• Do not touch the recorded side of the CD

(the side opposite the label) when holding

it.

Burrs

Cleaning CDs

If a CD has gotten dirty, wipe it off gently

using a commercially available cleaning cloth

or a soft cotton cloth, starting from the

center of the disc and moving outward. Do

not clean CDs with conventional record

cleaners, anti-static formulas, or chemicals

such as paint thinner or benzene.

• The reflective film on a CD-R or a CD-RW is

more fragile than that on an ordinary music

CD, and may peel off if scratched. Fingerprints

on a CD-R or CD-RW are also more likely to

cause skipping when the disc is played. For

these reasons, handle the disc very carefully.

Detailed handling instructions will appear on

the CD-R or CD-RW package: read this

information carefully before using the disc.

• Do not stick tape on either side of the CD.

Tape

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Do Not Load CD Accessories

Do not use commercially available CD

accessories that can be loaded into the CD

slot, such as stabilizers, protective sheets,

or CD cleaning discs, since they can cause

the unit to malfunction.

Do Not Use Special Shape CDs

• Be sure to use round shape CDs only for

this unit and do not use any special shape

CDs. Use of special shape CDs may cause

the unit to malfunction.

Do Not Use CDs with Sticker on the

Labeled Side

Do not use the CD with the label sticker

stuck on it.

Using such a CD may cause the CD to be

deformed and the sticker to peel off,

resulting in malfunction of the unit.

Removing the CD

Only remove the CD from the machine in a

horizontal direction, holding it flat. You may

damage the surface of the CD if you try

pulling it down as it ejects.

• Be sure to use CDs with disc mark

only for this unit.

•CD-Rs and CD-RWs which have not

undergone finalization processing cannot

be played. (For more information on

finalization processing, refer to the manual

for your CD-R/CD-RW writing software or

CD-R/CD-RW recorder.) Additionally,

depending on the recording status, it may

prove impossible to play certain CDs

recorded on CD-R or CD-RW.

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General features

(KDC-X917/X817/9017)

Description about this indicator for these features can be displayed

by setting the Lower Part Display (page 12) to "... + Function

indicator."

SRC/

OFF

ANG

PTY

DAB

OFF

Power

AUTO

AME

AUD

LOUD

You can help prevent theft of the unit by reversing the

faceplate so that the control panel cannot be seen, hiding the

unit, and shutting off the audio.

DISP

NAME

Power ON/OFF:

DISP

CLK

ATT/

LOUD

AM/

When you turn your vehicle's ignition on, the unit's power will

also turn on, with the faceplate reversing to show the control

panel.

When you turn your vehicle's ignition off, the faceplate will

reverse to hide the control panel after a period of time which

you have set in the "Time setting for removing the faceplate" in

the menu. The unit's power will turn off.

Alternatively, you can remove the faceplate during that period.

For details, refer to the "Removing the faceplate" (page 14).

KDC-X917/X817/9017

NOTE

• When the moving faceplate is hit by an object, it will stop and

return to its original state. Remove the object and repeat the

action.

• The status of the security code function (page 34) is display

whenever the power is switched on.

"CODE ON" : Security code has been registered

"CODE OFF" : Security code has not been registered

LOUD indicator

KDC-X717

2CAUTION

Using the Unit in Vehicles with Covered Consoles

• Make sure the console is uncovered while the faceplate is

reversed.

• Do not exert any excess force on the movable parts of the unit,

including the faceplate, as it can cause failure in the unit’s

mechanism.

LOUD indicator

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Selecting standby mode:

Volume

Press the SRC button repeatedly and switch to "ALL OFF" .

When "ALL OFF" is displayed, the standby mode is activated.

The standby mode turns all functions off while leaving the

power to the unit on. Use this mode when you want to have

the display illuminated but don't want to listen to anything.

Increasing Volume:

Press the L button to turn up the volume.

Decreasing Volume:

Press the M button to turn down the volume.

NOTE

• The mode switches to the next mode from any mode which

cannot be used.

• The external disc control mode will differ depending on the unit

that is connected.

• To enable the selection of External disc control mode 2/AUX

mode, you should connect optional switching adapter KCA-

S210A (which allows you to select both External disc control

mode 2 and AUX mode) or CD changer (KDC-CPS87, KDC-

CX87, KDC-CPS85, KDC-CX85, KDC-CPS82 or KDC-CX82) or

switching adapter CA-C1AX (which allows you to select AUX

mode only).

During the AUX mode, "AUX" (or AUX-name display) will show

in the display. When the CA-C1AX is being used, the AUX

Mode will replace the External Disc Control Mode.

Attenuator

This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly.

Turning Attenuator On/Off:

Press the ATT button to switch the attenuator on and off.

When the attenuator is off, the volume returns to the original

level.

NOTE

Turning the volume up, or turning it all the way down deactivates

the attenuator function.

NOTE

Selecting AUX-name display

Pressing the DISP button for at least two seconds during the

AUX mode, AUX-name display is blinked for AUX-name selection

mode.

Pressing 4 or ¢ button during this mode allows you to select

"AUX" , "TV" , "VCP" , "GAME" or "PORTABLE" in the AUX mode.

The AUX-name selection mode can be exited by pressing the

DISP button or doing nothing for 10 seconds.

Switching Modes

Switching Modes:

Each time you press the SRC (source) button, the mode

switches as follows:

Tuner mode

CD mode

External disc control mode 1

External disc control mode 2 / AUX mode

Standby mode

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General features

Note that some of these parameters cannot be controlled by the

audio control setting feature. (KDC-9017)

Their setting values are different depending on the setting of the

speaker and woofer setting mode.

Loudness

This function amplifies low and high tones when the volume is

turned down.

The LOUD indicator lights up when the loudness function is

on.

Turning Loudness On/Off:

Press the LOUD button for at least one second to switch the

loudness on and off.

NOTE

Speaker & Woofer setting

Speaker setting allows the System Q settings to be fine-tuned

The loudness function does not affect non-fading pre-out.

according to the type of speakers.

Woofer setting allows for Network configuration according to

the type of subwoofers.

1 Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode.

System Q

"ALL OFF" is displayed when the standby mode is selected.

You can recall the best audio setting preset for different types

of the music.

2 Press the Q button to enter the speaker setting mode.

3 Each time you press the FM/AM button, the mode switches as

Switching the Preset Sound Setting:

Each time you press the Q button, the preset sound setting

switches as follows:

follows:

Speaker setting mode

Scan of Flat – Easy

Easy

Jazz

Pops

Woofer setting mode (KDC-X917/X817/X717 only)

(Default setting)

User memory*

*User memory:

4 •In speaker setting mode

Flat

The unit returns to the state

adjusted the last time with

the audio control setting feature.

Top 40

Press either the 4 or ¢ button to select the type of

speaker. The setting switches as follows.

Off ("Speaker Setting OFF") /

Rock

For 6/6x9 in. speaker (Speaker Setting 6 9/6 inch") /

For 5/4 in. speaker ("Speaker Setting 5/4 inch")/

For the OEM speaker ("Speaker Setting O.E.M.")

• In woofer setting mode (KDC-X917/X817/X717 only)

Press either the 4 or ¢ button to select the type of Sub

woofer. The setting switches as follows.

NOTE

The System Q function changes the values of the following

sound quality parameters:

Bass center frequency, bass level, bass quality factor, bass

extend, middle center frequency, middle level, middle quality

factor, treble center frequency, treble level, non-fading level,

high-pass filter frequency for front output, high-pass filter

frequency for rear output, and low-pass filter frequency for non-

fading output.

"Woofer OFF" / "12in type A" / "10in type A" / "12in type B" /

"10in type B" / "12in type C" / "10in type C" / "8inch" / "12in

type D" / "10in type D"

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In Source mode:

Demonstration

5 Press the Q button to end the speaker setting mode and

woofer setting mode.

NOTE

• Speaker setting function allows for tuning of bass, middle and

treble.

• Woofer setting allows for tuing of high-pass filter frequency,

low-pass filter frequency and non-fading level.

Spectrum Analyzer 1

Spectrum Analyzer 2

Spectrum Analyzer 3

Spectrum Analyzer 4 (KDC-X917/X817/9017)/

Each source display+ Graphic (KDC-X717)

Faceplate Angle Adjustment

You can adjust the faceplate angle for easy viewing.

In Stand by mode:

Sliding the faceplate:

Demonstration

Press the ANG button for at least one second.

Date + Clock + Function indicator

"ALL OFF"

NOTE

Please see the menu settings about selecting the display mode.

For details refer to the Switching Display Mode page for the

menu settings. (page 33)

NOTE

Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate under setting 2.

Switching Full-Screen Display

This function switches the type of information on the display

in the full screen display mode.

Each time you press the CLK button, the full screen display

changes as follows:

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General features

• If you try to display the name of a disc that doesn't have one,

"NO NAME" is displayed instead.

• When there is an attempt to display the title of a disc for

which the disc title/track title has not been recorded, "NO

TEXT" is displayed for CD and "NO TITLE/NO NAME" is

displayed for MD.

Switching the Upper Part Display

This function switches the type of information on the upper

part display when the display mode is vertical division display.

Each time you press the DISP button, the upper part display

changes as follows:

• If you attempt to display disc title/track title when connecting

the CD changer not supported for CD text feature, caution

messages such as "NO TEXT" or "Reading" may be displayed.

• Depending on the type of characters of the CD Text, some

characters may not be displayable.

In Tuner mode:

Station frequency

SNPS name (only when being preset) /

Program Service name

(only during RDS station reception) (KDC-X917/X817 only)

NOTE

• Please see the menu settings about selecting the display mode.

For details refer to the Switching Display Mode page for the

menu settings. (page 33)

• The same items cannot be selected for both the upper part and

the lower part.

Radio text

(only during RDS station reception) (KDC-X917/X817 only)

NOTE

If the RDS station currently tuned to is transmitting no text

while the Radio Text Display mode is turned on, "NO TEXT"

will appear in the display. While awaiting reception, "Waiting"

will be displayed.

Switching the Lower Part Display

This function switches the type of information on the lower

part display when the display mode is vertical division display.

2WARNING

To prevent accidents, drivers should not look at the display

while on the road.

Each time you press the CLK button, the lower part display

changes as follows:

In Tuner mode:

In CD/External disc control mode:

Spectrum Analyzer1

Track Time

Spectrum Analyzer2 + Clock

Disc name (DNPS)(only when being preset)

Spectrum Analyzer2 + Graphic (KDC-X717 only)

Graphic + Clock (KDC-X717 only)

Disc Title (Units featuring CD text/MD only)

Track Title (Units featuring CD text/MD only)

Date + Function indicator (KDC-X917/X817/9017)/

Date (KDC-X717)

NOTE

Radio text + Function indicator

(only during RDS station reception) (KDC-X917/X817 only)

• You can give names to discs through the presetting disc

name function (page 30).

Note that depending on the unit, display may not be possible.

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NOTE

If the RDS station currently tuned to is transmitting no text

while the Radio Text Display mode is turned on, "NO TEXT"

will appear in the display. While awaiting reception, "Waiting"

will be displayed.

• You can give names to discs through the presetting disc

name function (page 30).

Note that depending on the unit, display may not be

possible.

• If you try to display the name of a disc that doesn't have

one, "NO NAME" is displayed instead.

• When there is an attempt to display the title of a disc for

which the disc title/track title has not been recorded, "NO

TEXT" is displayed for CD and "NO TITLE/NO NAME" is

displayed for MD.

2 WARNING

To prevent accidents, drivers should not look at the display

while on the road.

In CD/External disc control mode:

• If you attempt to display disc title/track title when

connecting the CD changer not supported for CD text

feature, caution messages such as "NO TEXT" or "Reading"

may be displayed.

Spectrum Analyzer1

Spectrum Analyzer2 + Clock

• Depending on the type of characters of the CD Text, some

characters may not be displayable.

Spectrum Analyzer2 + Graphic (KDC-X717 only)

Graphic + Clock (KDC-X717 only)

NOTE

Date + Function indicator (KDC-X917/X817/9017)/

Date (KDC-X717)

• Please see the menu settings about selecting the display mode.

For details refer to the Switching Display Mode page for the

menu settings. (page 33)

• The same items cannot be selected for both the upper part and

the lower part.

Disc name (DNPS)* + Function indicator (KDC-X917/X817/9017)/

Disc name (DNPS)* (KDC-X717)

Disc Title** + Function indicator (KDC-X917/X817/9017)/

Disc Title** (KDC-X717)

Track Title** + Function indicator (KDC-X917/X817/9017)/

Track Title** (KDC-X717)

(only when being preset)

** (Units featuring CD text/MD only)

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General features

Forced Closing

Removing the Faceplate

This function prevents tampering with the unit your car is

being serviced etc.

The faceplate can be detached from the unit, helping to deter

theft.

Hiding the unit with the ignition turned on (forced closing):

Press the SRC button for at least one second.

Removing the faceplate:

Choose the way from among the following and open the

The faceplate will slide open. When the period of time which

you have set in the "Time setting for removing the faceplate" in

the menu has passed, the faceplate automatically reverses to

hide the control panel. However, you can remove the faceplate

during that period. For details, refer to the "Removing the

faceplate" (page 14).

faceplate.

Turn the ignition off, press the SRC button for at least one

second when the control panel has been hidden.

2 Holding the center part of the faceplate, pull it out during the

period which you have set in the "Time setting for removing

the faceplate" (page 38) in the menu.

NOTE

The faceplate bracket will automatically close.

• When the closing faceplate is hit by an object, the unit will turn

off without the faceplate closing all the way. Remove the object

and press the SRC button to turn the unit back on, then turn it

off again to have it close properly.

• Do not try to press the buttons on the control panel as the

faceplate is moving, as excessive force may damage the unit.

• During the forced closing of the unit (i.e., having the unit left

closed while ignition is turned on), the faceplate will not open

no matter how often the ignition is turned on or off.

2CAUTION

You can prevent tampering of the unit when letting someone

else drive your car by keeping it closed this way.

• When removing the faceplate, pull it out only when it is fully

open. The detachment of the faceplate while it is moving might

result in damage to the unit.

• Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate bracket without

attaching the faceplate. Doing so will cause the faceplate

bracket to be deformed.

To cancel the forced closing of unit and open control panel:

Press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate.

The faceplate will open and show the control panel.

• Do not touch the connector on the faceplate bracket after

removing the faceplate. Touching the connector may cause

damage to the unit.

NOTE

• 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.

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