Kenwood KDC-X717 instruction manual External Amp Control, Traffic Information Function

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Function of the KDC-X917/KDC-X817/KDC-X717

External Amp Control

Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the main unit.

Display and setting:

"AMP Bass Flat"/"AMP Bass FLT" :

Bass boost level is flat. (Default setting)

"AMP Bass +6" : Bass boost level is low (+6dB).

"AMP Bass +12" : Bass boost level is high (+12dB).

NOTE

As of December 2000, the power amplifiers controllable by the main unit are as follows: KAC-X501F/PS501F/X401M/PS401M/X301T/PS301T/X201T/PS201T

Function of the KDC-X917/KDC-X817

Traffic Information Function

You can listen to traffic information. If you are listening to tapes or discs, they will continue playing until a traffic bulletin is broadcast.

Display and setting:

"TI ON" : The Traffic Information function is on.

When the function is on, the TI indicator is turned on. When none is being received, the TI indicator will blink on and off. When a traffic information station is being received, the TI indicator will turn on.

When a traffic bulletin begins to be broadcast, "Traffic Info" will be displayed.

If you are listening to a tape or disc when a traffic bulletin begins, they will automatically be turned off. When the bulletin ends or poor reception is experienced, the tape or disc will begin playing again.

"TI OFF" : The Traffic Information function is off. (Default setting)

Switching to a Different Traffic Information Station:

Use the 4 / ¢ buttons to make an auto seek of the TI stations in a certain band.

NOTE

When you are listening to the audio source, you cannot change to another TI station.

When you turn on the TI function, the motorized antenna will extend automatically.

Clean Reception System Circuit (CRSC) <In FM reception of Tuner mode>

Temporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono to reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station.

Display and setting:

"CRSC ON" : The CRSC is on. (Default setting)

"CRSC OFF" : The CRSC is off.

NOTE

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.

Text Scroll

This function permits the CD text, MD title, Radio text, and Calender function to be scrolled and the entire text to be displayed. Switching between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling is permitted.

Display and setting:

"Scroll Auto" : Automatic scrolling (Default setting)

"Scroll Manual" : Manual scrolling

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Contents KDC-X917 KDC-X817 KDC-9017 KDC-X717 Contents 2Warning To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions Safety precautionsLens Fogging Cleaning the CD SlotCleaning the Faceplate Terminals Cleaning the UnitChecking New CDs for Burrs Cleaning CDsHandling Compact discs Storing CDsDo Not Use CDs with Sticker on the Labeled Side Do Not Load CD AccessoriesRemoving the CD Do Not Use Special Shape CDsGeneral features PowerPower ON/OFF Volume Switching ModesAttenuator System Q Speaker & Woofer settingSwitching the Preset Sound Setting LoudnessStand by mode Faceplate Angle AdjustmentSwitching Full-Screen Display Source modeCD/External disc control mode Switching the Upper Part DisplaySwitching the Lower Part Display Tuner modeCD/External disc control mode Forced Closing Removing the FaceplateRemoving the faceplate Turning non-fading output On/Off Audio control featuresNon-Fading Output Reattaching the FaceplateBass Quality Factor Audio Control SettingBass Center Frequency Bass LevelMiddle Quality Factor Middle Center FrequencyTreble Level Middle LevelHigh-pass Filter Frequency for Rear Output Phase for Non-Fading OutputVolume Offset High-pass Filter Frequency for Front OutputTuner features KDC-X917/X817/9017Frequency Tuning Station Preset MemoryAuto Memory Entry Canceling Direct Access Tuning Direct Access TuningAssigning Names Station Name Preset SnpsRDS features Station Name Preset Play SnppCanceling mode during input Program Type PTY Function AlarmRDS Radio Data System Radio Text ScrollTo register a non-RDS station as a program type Registration of a station as a PTYSeeking the Selected Program Type Confirming Program TypePlaying CDs CD/External disc control featuresPlaying Other Disc mode Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc PlayTrack Search Track Scan Track / Disc RepeatRandom Play Text Scroll Presetting Disc Names Dnps Magazine Random Play Rapid display forward / reverse Disc Name Preset Play DnppCanceling Direct Disc Search While It Is Operating To cancel Dnpp mode Press the Dnpp buttonMenu System Menu settingsEnter the menu mode Ending the menu mode Press the Menu buttonIf you press the Reset button or remove the battery Security Code In Stand by modeAdjusting the date Manual Time AdjustmentCalendar Adjustment Calendar ModeInputting / Changing the text Memo ModeAutomatic Time Adjustment Entering the month or day setting modeIcon/Spectrum analyzer Select Switching Display ModeBrightness level adjustment Selectable IlluminationDimmer Built-in Amp Mute Control In Stand by modeTime setting for removing the faceplate Dual Zone System In AUX modeSwitching to a Different Traffic Information Station External Amp ControlTraffic Information Function Basic Operations of remote Basic operationsLoading and Replacing the Batteries Tuner features CD/External disc control features Installation Procedure AccessoriesBattery + Connecting Wires to TerminalsLocking the faceplate to the unit Installation non-Japanese carsInstallation non-Japanese cars Locking the faceplate to the unitRemoving the Unit Removing the hard rubber frameRemoving the Unit Installing Radio Bracket in Japanese-made Cars J-Cars Installation Japanese-carsProblem Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting GuideProblem Possible Cause Solution CD/External disc control mode No Panel CD player section SpecificationsFM tuner section AM tuner section Audio sectionRemarque Ar Audio Page Warranty Card WHO is Protected