Kenwood KDC-X496 User Manual

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© 2011 JVC KENWOOD Corporation
KDC-X896
KDC-BT852HD
KDC-X496
KDC-452U
KMR-550U
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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.
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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-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Serial number                                      
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page allows you to jump to the contents page. 
Function setting procedure
For the procedure for selecting a setting item in the 
Function setting mode, see the following example: 
Example: Adjusting the contrast of the display
Enter the Function setting mode
Press and hold the Control knob.
“Function” is displayed.
Select the Contrast function item
Initial Settings
Tuner Settings
Play Mode
Clock&Date
DISP NEGA/POSI
Display Dimmer
Settings
DISP&ILLUMI
Contrast
Turn the Control knob to select “Settings”, and 
then press the Control knob.
Next, turn the Control knob to select 
“DISP&ILLUMI”, and then press the Control 
knob.
Finally, turn the Control knob to select 
“Contrast”, and then press the Control knob.
In this manual, the above operational 
procedure is described as follows:  
Select the Contrast function item
Select the following items using the 
Control knob.  
“Settings” 
>
 “DISP&ILLUMI” 
>
 “Contrast”
Press the [   ] button to return to the previous 
item.
•  Clicking 
 near the description of an operational 
procedure displays this page, allowing you to confirm how 
to use the Control knob. 
Set the Contrast function
Turn the Control knob to select a value (1 - 30), 
and then press the Control knob.
The previous item is displayed.
Exit the Function setting mode
Press and hold the [   ] button.
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