Kenwood XR-S17P Car Stereo System User Manual


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While the USB cable that comes with the iPod works just fine,
it’s not an automotive-rated device and isn’t designed to
withstand the hot temperatures of a car interior.
We recommend your customer use our KCA-
iP100iPoddirect1-wirecable.It’sinexpensive and
and it can take the heat.
Inadditiontotheconvenience,thereareaudiobenefitsto1-wireiPod
connection. Because the audio signal leaves the iPod as a digital signal,
the D to A conversion takes place on the high quality D to A converters in
the Kenwood head units as opposed to the D to A converter in the iPod.
Most other manufacturers are still using the old analog serial bus cables
which are not as fast and offer ho-hum sound quality.
Think Outside the Port
USB direct connect works on iPods and media devices but there are
other benefits. The USB input is also a power source that can charge cell
phones, Palm Pilots, Bluetooth headsets and can even work on in-car de-
vices like mini coolers and portable fans (the limit is 500mV of current).
Enough with the One Liners
Kenwood is leading the pack with dis-
plays that are better in color, readability, and functionality. Many Ken-
wood and eXcelon head units offer 3 or 4 lines of text that make it easier
for customers to use. Our competitors are offering one and two lines of
text, but when you think of all the stuff folks are using with their head units
thesedays—cellphones,satelliteradio,Bluetoothadaptors—twolines
just ain’t enough.
Display and Amplifier On and Off Function
With the exception of the KDC-X991, all models KDC-MP338U or higher
include an optional display off function that temporarily turns off the display
when buttons are idle. Anytime the display senses idle time (not pushing a
button), it turns off, but the lighting surrounding the radio stays on. This is a
great feature at night when you don’t want the lights on but need to see the
radio to operate it. As soon as you operate the radio, it lights back up!
Amplifier Shut off
Amplifier shut off is available on KDC-MP438U and higher and can be
adjustedinthestand-by.Ifyouareusingtheradioasapreampheadunit
with amplifiers, it helps reduce noise and keeps the radio cooler because
theinternalamplifierisnoton.Ifit’snotbeingused,whyturniton?
External Media Control
With the exception of the KDC-MP208 and KDC-138, all 2008 Kenwood
receivers have External Media Control for iPod connectivity with the
KCA-iP500 iPod interface. The Kenwood receiver’s disc up and down
buttonselectsplaylists;theScanbuttonchangesthesearchmode,Play-
list,Artist,Album,andGenre.InadditiontoiPodconnectivity,External
Media Control allows hook up of satellite and HD Radio. (Keep in mind
that units with USB inputs offer superior iPod control.)
Our PC Is PC
Kenwood’s PC Editor (Music
Editor) program is included in the KDC-X991 and Ken-
wood models KDC-MP538U and higher. This year
we’re doing something different and including the
owner’s manuals on disc for models that have the
PC Editor disc. We figure the disc is already in
thebox,sowhynotsaveatreeortwo?
Music Editor is an optional PC desktop program
that allows you to search, manage and select
music files from your PC, so no matter what
you’re in the mood to hear, Kenwood makes it even
easier to find. Original desktop software, Kenwood Music Editor
performs powerful search functions on USB mass storage
devices or portables that can be configured as mass storage
devices.SearchformusicfilesfromyourentirePClibrary;
searchbyGenre,Artist,AlbumandPlaylist.KenwoodMusic
EditoralsoincludesPlaylistGenerationtechnologythatana-
lyzeseachsongbasedonthetempoandcategorizesthem
into familiar genres like Pop, Rock, etc.
TheKCA-iP200cableisstillavailableforcustomerswith2007
Kenwood head units. This inexpensive 2-wire cable enables high-
speediPoddataat12MB/bpsandhasa30-pincablethattermi-
nates at the receiver by USB and stereo mini.
Once connected, digital control, text
from the files, etc., passes through
USB;theaudiopassesthroughthe
analog (stereo mini) cable.
IfacustomerhasanolderiPodthatcan’tbecontrolledbyourUSB,
they can purchase the KCA-iP500 that plugs into our 5L changer
bus.Ifheorshewantstobuyaunitthatdoesn’thaveUSBcontrol
like the KDC-MP338 or KDC-MP238, they’ll need the KCA-iP500
as well. This adapter is one of the smallest and easiest to connect
onthemarket.ItplugsintothechangerportofKenwoodradios
2002 and newer. Our iPod adapter doesn’t require extra
power and ground connections, so it’s easy to
install.(Note:theKCA-iP500does
not have a pass through for other 5L
connected devices.)
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