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Kenwood KDC-X497 User Manual

Kenwood KDC-X497
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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-X497/ KDC-HD455U Serial number
US Residents Only
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GET0856-001A (KW)© 2012 JVC KENWOOD Corporation
KDC-X497
KDC-HD455U
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD
MODE D’EMPLOI
REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
EN_KDC-X497[KW]_f.indd 1 9/19/12 9:52:03 AM

Questions and Answers:

Kenwood KDC-X497 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKenwood
ModelKDC-X497
CategoryCar Receiver
LanguageEnglish

Summary

BASICS

Faceplate

Describes the physical layout and buttons on the unit's front panel.

Remote control (RC-406)

Details the functions and components of the included remote control.

GETTING STARTED

Cancel the demonstration

Instructions for disabling the product demonstration mode.

Set the clock

Guide to setting the unit's internal clock time.

Set the initial settings

Configuring fundamental settings like preset types and key beep.

CD/USB/iPod

Start playback

How to begin playing media from CD, USB, or iPod sources.

Pause or resume playback

Controls for pausing and resuming audio playback.

Select a track/file

Methods for choosing specific audio tracks or files.

Select a folder

Navigating and selecting files within folders.

Reverse/Fast-forward

Controls for fast-forwarding or rewinding through audio tracks.

Repeat play

Options for repeating tracks or albums.

Random play

How to enable random playback of audio files.

AUX

Direct Music Search (using RC-406)

Searching music files using the remote control.

Select a song by name

Finding songs by searching alphabetically.

Set the skip ratio

Adjusting the skip ratio for searching songs.

Muting upon the reception of a phone call

How the unit mutes audio for incoming phone calls.

Start listening

Connecting and playing audio from an auxiliary device.

Set the AUX name

Customizing the name displayed for the AUX source.

HD RADIO™

Search for a station or channel

Tuning into HD Radio broadcasts.

To select an HD Radio multicast channel

Switching between multiple channels offered by an HD station.

Direct Access Tuning (using RC-406)

Directly tuning to a specific frequency or channel.

Other settings

Configuration options for HD Radio tuning and display.

Tag and purchase your favorite songs from iTunes Store

Using iTunes Tagging to save and buy songs heard on HD Radio.

Pandora®

Transfer the tagged PSD to your iPod/iPhone

Moving song tags from the unit to an Apple device.

Purchase songs from iTunes Store

Buying tagged songs via iTunes.

Pause or resume playback

Controls for pausing and resuming Pandora streams.

Thumbs up or thumbs down

Rating songs to influence Pandora's recommendations.

Skip a track

Moving to the next song in the Pandora stream.

Create a new station

Generating a new Pandora station based on a song or artist.

Save a station

Storing favorite Pandora stations for later access.

Search for a registered station

Finding and selecting previously saved Pandora stations.

AUDIO SETTINGS

PRESET EQ

Selecting predefined equalizer sound profiles.

BASS BOOST

Adjusting the bass enhancement level.

LOUDNESS

Enhancing low and high frequencies at low volumes.

BALANCE

Adjusting the sound balance between left and right speakers.

FADER

Adjusting sound balance between front and rear speakers.

SUBWOOFER SET/SUB-W SET

Enabling and configuring subwoofer output.

SUB-W LEVEL

Adjusting the subwoofer output volume level.

HPF

High-Pass Filter settings for speaker output.

LPF SUBWOOFER/LPF SUB-W

Low-Pass Filter settings for subwoofer output.

SUB-W PHASE

Setting the subwoofer's phase alignment.

SUPREME SET

Enhancing audio quality for compressed formats.

VOLUME OFFSET/VOL OFFSET

Adjusting volume levels for different sources.

DISPLAY SETTINGS

DISP & KEY

Controls for display and key illumination settings.

COLOR SELECT/ COLOR SEL

Choosing and customizing the unit's illumination color.

DISP DIMMER

Adjusting the display's brightness level.

TEXT SCROLL

Configuring how text information is displayed.

KEY DIMMER

Adjusting the illumination level of the unit's buttons.

MORE INFORMATION

General

General information about playable media and features.

Playable files

Details on supported audio file formats and disc types.

Unplayable discs

Information on discs that cannot be played by the unit.

About USB devices

Notes and limitations regarding USB device compatibility.

About iPod/iPhone

Compatibility information for Apple devices.

About HD Radio™ Technology

Explanation of HD Radio features and benefits.

About KENWOOD Music Editor Light and KENWOOD Music Control

Information on companion software for managing music.

TROUBLESHOOTING

INSTALLATION / CONNECTION

Installing the unit (in-dash mounting)

Step-by-step guide for installing the unit into a dashboard.

When installing without the mounting sleeve

Instructions for installation when not using the standard mounting sleeve.

How to remove the unit

Procedures for detaching the unit from the dashboard.

Wiring connection

Part list for installation

Lists all the components included in the installation kit.

Tuner and CD Specifications

Tuner/Tuner / Sintonizador

Technical specifications for the FM and AM radio tuner.

CD player / Lecteur CD / Reproductor de CD

Technical specifications for the CD playback functionality.

Connectivity and General Specifications

USB

Technical specifications related to USB connectivity and playback.

Audio

Specifications concerning audio output power and quality.

Auxiliary / Auxiliaire / Auxiliar

Technical specifications for the auxiliary audio input.

General / Généralités / General

General technical specifications like operating voltage and dimensions.

CAUTION

FCC WARNING

Information on radio frequency energy and potential interference.

FCC NOTE

Compliance details for Class B digital devices and interference correction.

Disposal Information

Guidelines for the proper disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment.

Warranty

MILITARY

Warranty terms for products purchased through US military exchanges overseas.

LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

Legal limitations on implied warranties.

EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES

What damages are not covered by the warranty.

Regional Warranty Details

U.S.A.

Kenwood's limited warranty terms and conditions for the USA market.

CANADA

Kenwood's warranty terms and conditions for the Canadian market.

BRASIL

Kenwood's warranty terms and conditions for the Brazilian market.

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