Kenwood KDC-X996 User Manual

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INPUT

L

R

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R

FM/AM antenna input

Front output

Fuse (10A)

Microphone 
(Accessory5)

Microphone input 

White/Black

Gray/Black

Green/Black

Purple/Black

White

Gray

Green

Purple

To front left speaker

To front right speaker 

To rear right speaker

To rear left speaker

Red (Ignition wire)

Yellow (Battery wire)

Black (Ground wire) 

· (To car chassis)

Ignition key 
switch

Car fuse box 
(Main fuse)

ACC

Car fuse 
box

Battery

If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.

Blue/White (Power control wire) 

Blue (Antenna control wire) 

Orange / White (Dimmer control wire) 

When using the optional power amplifier, connect this wire to its power 
control terminal.

To car light control switch 

Depending on what antenna you are using, connect either to the control 
terminal of the motor antenna, or to the power terminal for the booster 
amplifier of the film-type or short pole type antenna.
(Max. 300mA, 12V)

Sub Woofer output

Brown (Mute control wire)

Rear output

To use the steering wheel remote control feature, you need to an 

exclusive remote adapter (not supplied) matches your car is required.

Light Blue/Yellow (Steering remote 
control wire)

To SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner (optional accessory)

To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation 

manual.

USB connector 
(0.8 m (2.7 ft))

To USB device

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 Do not remove the cap 

when you do not use the 
USB cable. The connector 
will cause the unit to 
malfunction if it gets in 
touch with any metallic 
part of the vehicle.

Wiring harness 
(Accessory1)

AUX input (Stereo) 
Use the mini-plug which is stereo type 
and does not have any resistance.  
(3.5 mm (1/8”) ø)

Antenna Cord 

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KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD

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Bend the tabs of the mounting 
sleeve with a screwdriver or the 
like and attach it in place.

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•  Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the

unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound 
may skip).

Remove the hard rubber frame with reference to 

<Removing the hard rubber frame>.

Align the holes in the unit (two locations on each 

side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure 

the unit with the accessory screws.

8 mm
 MAX.

ø5mm

ø5mm

8mm
 MAX.

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T

N

T/N

T: Toyota cars 
N: Nissan cars

Accessory3...for Nissan car
Accessory4...for Toyota car

3

4

Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and 

release the two locks on the upper part of frame. 

Lift up and pull the frame forward as shown in the 

figure.

Catch

Lock

Accessory2

Removal tool

When the upper part of frame is removed, remove 

the lower part of frame.

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•  The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the

same manner.

Remove the hard rubber frame with reference to 

<Removing the hard rubber frame>.

Detach the faceplate.

Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots 

on both sides as shown.

Lower the removal tool toward the bottom, and 

then pull out the unit halfway while pressing the 

removal tool towards the inside.

Accessory2

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•  Be careful to avoid injury from the catch pins on the

removal tool.

Pull the unit all the way out with your hands, being 

careful not to drop it.

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Install this unit in the console of your vehicle. 
Do not touch the metal parts of this unit during and 

shortly after use of the unit. Metal parts such as the 

heat sink and enclosure become hot.