KENWOOD DNX7180 GPS Navigation System Instruction Manual
- June 17, 2024
- KENWOOD
Table of Contents
- DNX7180 GPS Navigation System
- Before Use
- How To Read This Manual
- Basic Operations
- Operating With The Top Menu Screen
- Common Operations
- DVD Disc Menu Operation
- DVD Setup
- CD/Audio And Visual Files/iPod Operation
- :##:## or ##:##
- Memory Operation
- Bluetooth Control
- Setting Up
- Controlling Audio
- Remote Controller
- Troubleshooting
- Appendix
- Specifications
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
- :##” (play time display) and “R ##:##” (disc remaining time).
GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Kenwood Corporation
DNX7180
DNX7480BT
DNX6980
DNX6180
DNX6040EX
DNX6480BT
DNX5180
DNX7180 GPS Navigation System
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What Do You Want To Do?
Thank you for purchasing the KENWOOD GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM.
In this manual, you will learn various convenient functions of the system.
Click the icon of the media you want to play.
With one-click, you can jump to the section of each media!
Before Use
WARNING
To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions:
- To prevent a shortcircuit,never putor leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit.
- Do not watch or fix your eyes on the unit’s display when you are driving for any extended period.
- If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
Protecting the monitor
To protect the monitor from damage, do not operate the monitor using a ball
point pen or similar tool with the sharp tip.
Cleaning the unit
If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a dry soft cloth such
as a silicon cloth.
If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off with a cloth moistened
with neutral cleaner, then wipe it again with a clean soft dry cloth.
- Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch the surface or erase screened print.
Lens fogging
When you turn on the car heater in cold weather, dew or condensation may form
on the lens in the disc player of the unit.
Called lens fogging, this condensation on the lens may not allow discs to
play. In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the condensation to
evaporate. If the unit still does not operate normally after a while, consult
your Kenwood dealer.
- 8-cm (3 inch) discs cannot be used.
- Discs with coloring on the recording surface or discs that are dirty cannot be used.
- This unit can only play the CDs with
This unit may not correctly play discs which do not have the mark.
- You cannot play a disc that has not been finalized. (For the finalization process see your writing software, and your recorder instruction manual.)
How To Read This Manual
Basic Operations
Functions Of The Buttons On The Front Panel
DNX7180/DNX7480BT
NOTE
- The panels shown in this guide are examples used to provide clear explanations of the operations. For this reason, they may be different from the actual panels.
- In this manual, each model name is abbreviated as follows.
DNX7180 and DNX7480BT:
If above icon is showed, read the article applicable to the unit you use.
How To Insert An SD Card
-
Press 8 < > button for 3 seconds.
The panel fully opens. -
Hold the SD card as the diagram in the right and insert it into the slot until it clicks.
- To eject the card:
Push the card until it clicks and then remove your finger from the card.
The card pops up so that you can pull it out with your fingers.
Number | Name | Motion |
---|
1
| (Reset)| · If the unit or the connected unit fails to operate properly,
the unit returns to factory settings when this button is pressed
(P.97).
· If the SI function is turned on, this indicator flashes when the vehicle
ignition is off (P.72).
2
| ATT| · Switches attenuation of the volume on/off.
· North America Sales area: Pressing for 1 second stores the tag data of
the current music from HD Radio (P.51).
· Central and South America sales area: Pressing for 1 second turns the
screen off.
3
| (Vol)| Adjusts volume.
Holding down a key turns up the volume in series up to 25. For more than 25, pressing the key turns up the volume one by one.
4
| AUD| · Displays Graphic Equalizer screen (P.86).”
· Pressing for 1 second switches camera view display on/off.
5
| NAV| · Displays the navigation screen.
· Pressing for 1 second switches AV out sources.
· When the power off, turns the power on.
6
| MENU| · Displays the Top Menu screen (P.14).
· Pressing for 1 second turns the power off.
· When the power off, turns the power on.
7
| TEL| · Displays the Hands Free screen (P.55).
· Pressing for 1 second displays the Screen Control screen.
· When the power off, turns the power on.
8
| (Eject)| · Ejects the disc.
· Pressing for 1 second opens the panel to the location of the disc slot.
When the panel is opened, pressing for 1 second closes the panel and pressing
for 3 seconds ejects the disc forcibly.
· When the panel is closed, pressing for 3 seconds fully opens the panel to
the location of the SD card slot.
9
| Remote Sensor| Receives the remote control signal.
You can enable or disable this feature by Remote Sensor (P.71).
10
| Disc insert slot| A slot to insert a disc media.
11
| SD card slot| An SD card slot for upgrading the map. For how to upgrade the map, refer to the instruction manual of the navigation system.
- The display may not switch to the Graphic Equalizer screen in some conditions.
DNX6980/DNX6180/DNX6040EX/DNX6480BT/DNX5180
NOTE
- The panels shown in this guide are examples used to provide clear explanations of the operations. For this reason, they may be different from the actual panels.
- In this manual, each model name is abbreviated as follows.
DNX6980, DNX6180, DNX6040EX, and DNX6480BT: DNX6
DNX5180: DNX5
If above icons are showed, read the article applicable to the unit you use.
How To Insert A MicroSD Card
- Open the 10 microSD card slot cover as the diagram in the right.
- Hold the microSD card with the label side facing left and the notched section up and insert it into the slot until it clicks.
- To eject the card:
Push the card until it clicks and then remove your finger from the card.
The card pops up so that you can pull it out with your fingers.
Number | Name | Motion |
---|---|---|
1 | Reset) | · If the unit or the connected unit fails to operate properly, |
the unit returns to factory settings when this button is pressed (P.97).
· If the SI function is turned on, this indicator flashes when the
vehicle ignition is off (P.72).
2| MENU| · Displays the Top Menu screen (P.14).
· Pressing for 1 second turns the power off
· When the power off, turns the power on.
3| NAV| · Displays the navigation screen.
· Pressing for 1 second switches AV out sources.
4| TEL| · Displays the Hands Free screen (P.55).
· North America Sales area: Pressing for 1 second stores the tag data of
the current music from HD Radio (P.51).
· Central and South America sales area: Pressing for 1 second turns off
the display.
5| Volume Knob| · Pressing switches attenuation of the volume on/off.
· Turning adjusts volume up or down.
· Pressing for 1 second displays Tone Control screen (P.87).*
6| SCRN| · Displays the Screen Control screen.
· Pressing for 1 second displays rear view camera display.
7| Remote Sensor| Receives the remote control signal.
You can enable or disable this feature by Remote Sensor (P.71).
8| (Eject)| · Ejects the disc.
· Pressing for 1 second ejects the disc forcibly.
9| Disc insert slot| A slot to insert a disc media.
10| MicroSD
card slot| A microSD card slot for upgrading the map. For how to upgrade the
map, refer to the instruction manual of the navigation system.
- The display may not switch to the Tone Control screen in some conditions.
Turning On The Unit
The method of turning on is different depending on the model.
DNX7
- Press the
The unit is turned on.
● To turn off the unit:
Press the
- These settings can be set from the SETUP menu. See Setting Up (P.70).
How To Play Media
Music CD and disc media
DNX7
- Press the < > button for 1 second.
The panel opens.
- Insert the disc into the slot.
The panel closes automatically.
The unit loads the disc and playback starts.
● To eject the disc:
Press the < > button for 1 second.
DNX6 DNX5
- Insert the disc into the slot.
The unit loads the disc and playback starts.
● To eject the disc:
Press the < > button.
USB device
- Connect the USB device with the USB cable.
The unit reads the device and playback starts.
● To disconnect the device:
Touch [ ] for 1 second on the screen and disconnect the device from the cable.
iPod
- Connect the iPod with the iPod cable.
TheunitreadstheiPodandplayback starts.
● To disconnect the device:
Touch[ ]on the screen and then touch [ ]for 1second. Disconnect the iPod from
the cable.
Operating With The Top Menu Screen
Most functions can be performed from the Top Menu screen.
- Touch [Menu] on any screen.
NOTE
• If [Menu] is not displayed during video/picture playback, press the
Top Menu screen appears.
NOTE
• You can select the hiding icon by scrolling the screen left or right.
From this screen, you can perform the following functions.
Function | Icon | Operation |
---|---|---|
Switch the audio source | . | Touch the icon of the desired source. |
Enter setup mode | Touch the icon of the desired setup function. |
Display navigation
screen| | Touch [NAV] or navigation information.
Turn off all audio
function| | Touch [STANDBY].
- Customizing Top Menu screen
Drag the icon you want to register to the upper line.
You can move up to three icons.
Common Operations
Introduces the common operations.
General
There are some functions which can be operated from most screens.
[ Menu]
Returns to the Top Menu screen.
(RETURN)
Returns to previous screen.
(common menu key)
Touch to display the common menu. The contents of the menu are as follows.
: DNX7 Displays the EXT SW Control screen.
: Displays the SETUP Menu screen.
: Displays the Audio Control Menu screen.
: Displays the control screen of current source. Icon feature differs
depending on the source.
: Closes the menu.
List screen
There are some common function keys in the list screens of most sources.
(Scroll)
Scrolls the displayed text.
etc.
Touch keys with various functions are displayed here.
Displayed keys differ depending on the current audio source, status, etc.
For examples of functions of each key, refer to the table below.
Key | Function |
---|---|
Lists all the music in the lower hierarchy. | |
Moves to the upper hierarchy. | |
Displays current category folder. | |
Displays music/picture/movie file list. |
Flick scrolling
You can scroll the list screen by flicking the screen up/down or right/left.
Navigation Operation
For details on the navigation function, please refer to the Navigation
Instruction Manual.
Display the navigation screen
- Press the
The navigation screen appears.
Control audio from the navigation screen
You can control audio sources while the navigation screen is displayed.
Also, you can view the navigation information while the source control screen
is displayed.
- Touch the information bar.
The navigation screen with audio information appears.
- Touch [ ] or [ ] in the navigation screen.
NOTE
• The screen switches between playback screen and camera view each time the
viewing area is touched.
• Touching the source icon in the bottom of the screen displays the full audio
screen.
● To return to the full navigation screen: Touch[ ].
NOTE
• For details on control keys, refer to the instructions in each section.
DVD/Video CD (VCD) Operation
DVD/VCD Basic Operation
Most functions can be controlled from the source control screen and playback
screen.
NOTE
- Set the remote controller mode switch to DVD mode before starting operation, see Switching the operation mode (P.91).
- The screen shot below is for DVD. It may be different from the one for VCD.
-
Information display
Displays the following information.
• Title #, Chap #: DVD title and chapter number display
• Track #/Scene #: VCD track or scene number display
*Scene # is displayed only when PBC is on.
• , , |, , etc.: Current play mode display
The meanings of each icon are as follows; (play), (fast forward), (fast backward), | (search up),| (search down), (stop), R (resume stop), (pause), (slow playback), (slow reverse playback).
Touch this area to display the disc lable name. -
Multi function key
Touch to switch the multi function menu. For details on the menu, see Multi function menu (P.22). -
Multi function menu
Various functions can be performed by using keys in this area. For details on the keys, see Multi function menu (P.22). -
Control switching key
Unavailable in DVD/VCD source. -
Sub function menu
The following functions can be performed by using keys in this area.
• Repeats the current content: Touch [ ]. Each time you touch the key, repeat mode switches in the following sequence;
DVD: “title repeat” , “chapter repeat” , “function off”
VCD (PBC On): Does not repeat
VCD (PBC Off ): “track repeat” , “function off”
• Hides all keys: Touch [ ].
• Fast forward or fast backward: Touch [ ] or [ ]. Each time you touch the key, the speed changes; standard, 2 times, 3 times.
• Confirms play time: See #:##:##.
DVD: You can switch the time display between title play time, chapter play time, and title remaining time. Each time you touch, the display switches between “T #:##:##” (title play time display), “C #:##:##” (chapter play time display), and “R #:##:##” (title remaining time display).
As well as the time display, the bar indicating current location appears.
VCD (PBC off ): You can also confirm disc remaining time by touching time display. Each time you touch, the display switches between “P:##” (play time display) and “R ##:##” (disc remaining time).
• Confirms the current location: See the bar in center (DVD only). The bar does not appear when the time display is remaining time display.
-
Searching area
Touch to search the next/previous content.
Scrolling from center of display to left or right performs fast backward or fast forward. Each time you touch each area, the speed changes; standard, 2 times, 3 times. To stop fast backward/forward, touch center of the display. -
Menu display area
This area functions differently depending on the current status.
• During DVD playback: Displays the DVD menu. During the menu display, displays the highlight control screen.
• During VCD playback: Displays the Zoom Control screen (P.24). -
Key display area
Touch to display the last control screen.
NOTE
• If you use a remote controller, you can jump directly to the desired image with entering the chapter number, scene number, play time, etc (P.91).
Multi function menu
The functions of each key are as follows.
[| ] [ |] Searches the previous/next content.
[ ] Plays or pauses.
[ ] or [ ] (DVD only)
Plays in slow motion forward or backward.
[ ] Stops playback. When touched twice, the disc is played from the beginning
when you play it the next time.
[PBC] (VCD only)
Turn PBC on or off.
[ SETUP] Touch to display the SETUP Menu screen. See Setting Up (P.70).
[ AUDIO] Touch to display the Audio Control screen. See Controlling Audio
(P.81).
[ EXT SW] DNX7
Touch to control the external device power supply. For details, see External
Device Control (P.80).
DVD Disc Menu Operation
You can set up some items in the DVD-VIDEOdisc menu.
- Touch illustrated area during playback.
Menu Control screen appears.
- Perform desired operation as follows.
Displays the top menu
Touch [Top].
Displays the menu
Touch [Menu].
Displays the previous menu
Touch [Return].*
Enters selected item
Touch [Enter].
Enables direct operation
Touch [Highlight] to enter the highlight control
mode (P.23).
Moves the cursor
Touch [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ].
Highlight control
Highlight control lets you control the DVD menu by touching the menu key directly on the screen.
- Touch [Highlight] in the Menu Control screen.
- Touch desired item on the screen.
NOTE
- The highlight control is cleared automatically if you do not operate for a constant time.
DVD Play Mode Setting
You can select DVD play mode.
- Touch [Next] in the Menu Control screen.
Menu Control 2 screen appears.
- Touch the key which corresponds to desired setting item.
Switches the subtitle language
Touch [Subtitle]. Each time you touch this key, language is switched.
Switches the audio language
Touch [Audio]. Each time you touch this key, language is switched.
Controls zoom ratio
Touch [Zoom]. For details, see step2 in Zoom Control For DVD And VCD (P.24).
Switches the picture angle
Touch [Angle]. Each time you touch this key, picture angle is switched.
Exits menu control
Touch [Exit].
Displays the Menu Control 1 screen
Touch [Previous].
Zoom Control For DVD And VCD
You can enlarge Playback screen for DVD and VCD.
- For VCD, touch illustrated area during playback.
NOTE
• For DVD, please refer to DVD Play Mode Setting (P.23) to display the Zoom
Control screen.
- Perform desired operation as follows.
Switches zoom ratio
Touch [Zoom].
For DVD, changes the zoom ratio at 4 levels; Off, 2 times, 3 times, 4 times.
For VCD, changes the zoom ratio at 2 levels; Off, 2 times.
Scrolls the screen
Touch [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ] to scroll the screen in the direction you
touch.
Exits menu control
Touch [Exit].
Displays the previous menu*
Touch [Return].
- This function may not be performed depending on the disc.
NOTE
- You cannot touch the menu keys directly on the screen when zooming.
DVD Setup
You can set up the DVD playback functions.
NOTE
- Each operation in this section can be started from the Top Menu screen. For details, see Operating With The Top Menu Screen (P.14).
-
Touch [ ] in the control screen.
Multi function menu appears. -
Touch [SETUP].
SETUP Menu screen appears. -
Touch [Source].
Source SETUP Menu screen appears.
-
Touch [DVD SETUP] in the list.
DVD SETUP screen appears. -
Set each item as follows.
Menu/Subtitle/Audio Language
See Language setup (P.26).
Dynamic Range Control
Sets the dynamic range.
Wide: The dynamic range is wide.
Normal: The dynamic range is normal.
Dialog (Default): Makes the total sound volume larger than other modes. This
is effective only when you are using Dolby Digital software.
Angle Mark
Sets an angle mark display.
ON (Default): An angle mark appears.
OFF: An angle mark does not appear.
Screen Ratio
Sets the screen display mode.
16:9 (Default): Displays wide pictures.
4:3 LB: Displays wide pictures in the Letter Box format (having black stripes
at the top and bottom of screen).
4:3 PS: Displays wide pictures in the Pan & Scan format (showing pictures cut
at the right and left ends).
Parental Level
See Parental level (P.26).
DISC SETUP
See Disc setup (P.27).
Stream Information
Displays the present source information.
The stream (Dolby Digital, dts, Linear PCM, MPEG, WMA or AAC) appears.
- These items are disabled when a DVD is being played.
Language setup
This setting is for the language used in the menu, subtitle, and voice. You
cannot setup these items during DVD playback.
-
Touch [SET] of the desired item; [Menu Language], [Subtitle Language], [Audio Language].
Language Set screen appears. -
Enter the desired language code and touch [Enter].
Sets the entered language and returns to the DVD SETUP screen.
NOTE
• To cancel the setup and return to the previous screen, touch [Cancel].
• To clear the entered code, touch [Clear].
• To set the DVD’s original language for audio language, touch [Original].
Parental level
Sets a parental level. You cannot setup this item during DVD playback.
-
Touch [SET] of [Parental Level].
Parental Pass screen appears. -
Enter the parental code and touch [Enter].
Parental Level screen appears.
NOTE
• To cancel the setup and return to the previous screen, touch [Cancel].
• To clear the entered code, touch [Clear].
• Current parental level appears as [Level#]. -
Touch [ ] or [ ] to select a parental level.
NOTE
• If a disc has higher parental lock level, you need to enter the code number.
• The parental lock level varies depending on a loaded disc.
• If a disc has no parental lock, anybody can play it back even when you have set the parental lock.
Disc setup
Performs setup when using disc media.
-
Touch [SET] of [DISC SETUP].
DISC SETUP screen appears. -
Select an option as follows.
CD Read
Sets the motion of this unit when a music CD is played.
1 (Default): Automatically recognizes and plays back an audio file disc, a DVD or a music CD.
2: Forcibly plays back a disc as a music CD.
Select [2] if you wish to play a music CD having a special format or if you cannot play a disc in [1] position.
On Screen DVD
Sets an on-screen display.
Auto: When updated, information appears for 5 seconds.
OFF (Default): Information does not appear.
NOTE
• [CD Read] is not available when a disc is in the unit.
• You cannot play an audio file/VCD disc in the [2] position. Also, you may not play some music CDs in the [2] position.
CD/Audio And Visual Files/iPod Operation
Music/Video/Picture Basic Operation
Most functions can be controlled from the source control screen and playback
screen.
NOTE
-
Set the remote controller mode switch to AUD mode before starting operation, see Switching the operation mode (P.91).
-
To connect iPod to this unit, optional accessory KCA-iP202 is necessary.
See the following sections for each source operation. -
Music CD (P.28)
-
Disc media (P.28)
-
USB device (P.30)
-
iPod (P.30)
Music CD and disc media
NOTE
-
In this manual, “Music CD” will be referred to as the general CDs which include music tracks in.
“Disc media” will be referred to as CD/DVD disc which includes audio, picture or video files. -
The screen shot below is for CD. It may be different from the one for disc media.
-
Information display
Displays the following information.
• Track #: Each time you touch this area, display switches between current track number, text, etc.
• , , |, ,etc.: Current play mode display
The meanings of each icon are as follows; (play), (fast forward), (fast backward), | (search up), | (search down), (stop), R (resume stop), (pause). -
Movie display area/Control switching area
Touch to switch between the Simple Control and List Control screen. -
Multi function key
Touch to switch the multi function menu. For details on the menu, see Multi function menu (P.32). -
Multi function menu
Various functions can be performed by using keys in this area. For details on the menu, see Multi function menu (P.32). -
Sub function key
Touch to display “Sub function menu” (7 in this table). -
Track information
Displays the information of the current track.
For music CD and disc media, you can switch the current track information and the current folder list by touching the list switching key (8 in this table).
However, only “No Information” is displayed for music CD. -
Sub function menu
Various functions can be performed by using keys in this area. For details on the keys, see Sub function menu (P.33). -
List switching key
Touch to switch between the track list and the CD-TEXT display (CD)/ID3 tag information (disc media only). -
Searching file area (disc media only)
Touch to search the next/previous file.
Scrolling from center of display to left or right performs fast backward or fast forward. Each time you touch each area, the speed changes; standard, 2 times, 3 times. To stop fast backward/forward, touch center of the display. -
Menu display area (disc media only)
Touch to display the disc menu. For details, see Movie Control (P.39). -
Key display area (disc media only)
Touch to display the last control screen.
USB device and iPod
NOTE
- The screen shot below is for USB device. It may be different from the one for iPod.
-
Information display
Displays the following information.
• Current file name: Each time you touch this area, display switches between file number/folder number and file name.
• , , etc.: Current play mode display
The meanings of each icon are as follows; (play, searching), (pause), (forward manual search), (reverse manual search). -
Artwork/Control switching area
The picture data is displayed if available from the current file. When the picture is not available, “No Photo” is displayed.
Touch to switch between the Simple Control and List Control screen. -
Multi function key
Touch to switch the multi function menu. For details on the menu, see Multi function menu (P.32). -
Multi function menu
Various functions can be performed by using keys in this area. For details on the keys, see Multi function menu (P.32). -
Sub function key
Touch to display “Sub function menu” (7 in this table). -
Contents list
Displays the list and contents. The contents of the list differ depending on the playback status and source. -
Sub function menu
Various functions can be performed by using keys in this area. For details on the keys, see Sub function menu (P.33). -
List switching key
Touch to switch between the file list and the current file information. -
Searching file area (picture/video file only)
• Touch to search the next/previous file.
• During slide show in USB mode, touching each area searches the next/previous music file.
• Scrolling from center of display to left or right performs fast backward or fast forward. To stop fast backward/forward, touch center of the display. This function is not available when there is no music file in the current folder. -
Key display area (picture/video file only)
Touch to display the last control screen.
Multi function menu
The following functions can be performed by using keys in this area.
[ ] (Disc media, iPod, USB device only)
Searches track/file. For details on search operation, see Search Operation
(P.34).
[ ] [ ] Searches the previous/next track/file.
[ **] Plays or pauses.
[ ] (music CD and disc media only)
Stops playback.
[ ] (iPod and USB device only)
Touch for 1 second to disconnect the device. For details, see How To Play
Media (P.13).
[ ] (iPod only)
Enters the hand mode. Operation from this unit is disabled. To exit hand mode,
touch this key again.
[ ] [ ] (disc media and USB device only)
Searches previous/next folder.
[ ] (picture files in USB device only)
During picture playback, switches to picture display.
[ SETUP] Touch to display the SETUP Menu screen. See Setting Up (P.70).
[ AUDIO] Touch to display the Audio Control screen. See Controlling Audio
(P.81).
[ EXT SW] DNX7**
Touch to control the external device power supply. For details, see External
Device Control (P.80).
Sub function menu
The following functions can be performed by using keys in this area.
[ ] Repeats the current track/folder. Each time you touch the key, repeat mode
switches in the following sequence; CD, iPod: “track repeat” , “repeat off”
Disc media, USB device: “file repeat” , “folder repeat” , “repeat off”
[ ] (USB device and iPod only)
Searches track from the album artwork list. For details on search operation,
see Search from album artwork (P.37).
[ ] (During video file playback only)
Hides all keys.
[ ] [ ] (Music CD and disc media only)
Fast forward or fast backward.
[ ] [ ] (USB device and iPod only)
Plays the previous or next album in Favorite list (P.38).
:##:## or ##:##
Confirms play time.
During music CD playback, you can also confirm disc remaining time by touching
time display.
Each time you touch, the display switches between “P ##:##” (track play time
display) and “R ##:##” (disc remaining time).
[ ] Randomly plays all tracks in current folder/disc or in current playlist in
the connected iPod.
Each time you touch the key, random mode switches in the following sequence;
CD: “track random” , “random off”
Disc media, USB device: “file random” , “random off”
iPod: “track random” , “album random” , “random off”
Status bar in center (USB device and iPod only)
Confirms the current location.
During USB device and iPod playback, you can drag the circle left or right to
change the playing position.
Search Operation
You can search music, video or picture files by the following operations.
NOTE
- If you use a remote controller, you can jump directly to the desired track/file with entering the track/folder/file number, play time, etc. For details, see Direct search mode (P.91).
List search
You can search tracks, folders, and files according to hierarchy.
-
Touch illustrated area.
-
Touch desired track/file.
NOTE
• For disc media, you can switch the file list and folder list by touching [ ].
• For disc media, you cannot display the list during random play and stop.
Other search
When you want to narrow the list down, there are other search ways.
This function is not available when music CD is the current source.
- Touch [ ] in the control screen. The search type screen appears.
- Touch desired search way.
USB device
iPod
The list sorted in the way you selected appears.
See the following sections for each operation.
• [Category List]: You can search a file by selecting category (P.35).
• [Link Search]: You can search a file of same artist/album/genre/composer as
the current track (P.35).
• [Folder List]: You can search a file according to hierarchy (P.36).
• [Thumbnail Viewer]: You can search a picture file (P.36).
NOTE
• For disc media, you can display the folder list directly by touching [ ].
Category search (USB device and iPod only)
-
Touch the desired category from the left part of the screen.
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The list is sorted by selected category.
-
Touch desired item.
Playback starts.
NOTE
• To narrow the search you can select a letter from the alphabet list in the center of the display.
• For operations in the list screen, see Common Operations (P.16).
Link search (USB device and iPod only)
- Touch the desired item from the left part of the screen. You can select from artist, album, genre and composer.
The list corresponding to your selection appears.
NOTE
• The list is sorted by the way you selected.
• artist: Displays the album list of the artist.
• album: Displays all tunes of the current album.
• genre: Displays the artists list in which artists belong to the same genre.
• composer: Displays the album list of the composer of the current file.
- Touch to select desired item in the list. Repeat this step until you find the desired file.
NOTE
• To narrow the search you can select a letter from the alphabet list in the center of the display.
• For operations in the list screen, see Common Operations (P.16).
Folder search (USB device and disc media only)
- Touch the desired folder.
Contents of the folder are displayed in the right area of the screen.
- Touch desired item from the content list.
Playback starts.
NOTE
• For operations in the list screen, see Common Operations (P.16).
Picture search (USB device only)
- Touch the desired picture.
The selected picture appears in full screen.
See number 9-10 in USB device and iPod (P.30) for operation of picture screen.
Search from album artwork (USB device and iPod only)
You can search music files by selecting the album artwork.
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Touch [ ].
Sub function menu appears. -
Touch [ ].
-
Touch desired artwork in the lower line.
NOTE
• The key in the upper side of the screen functions differently depending on
the status.
When [Load Albums] appears:
You have not yet loaded any artworks. Touch the key to start loading.
When [Load More Albums] appears:
Some artworks are not loaded. Touch the key to load all artworks. If you touch
the key, the track being played may stop and another track may start playback.
When the key does not available:
All artworks are already loaded.
- Touch [ ] on the selected artwork.
The first song in the album is played.
In addition, you can create your original playlist from this screen. For details, see Favorite list (P.38).
NOTE
• After all tracks in the album are played, the same album is played again from the first track.
• The albums with no photo are not displayed.
Favorite list
You can create an original playlist of your favorite 10 albums by selecting
album artworks.
- Touch and drag the desired album artwork in the lower line to the upper line.
NOTE
• The added album is placed on the extreme right.
• You cannot register the same album already registered to the favorite list.
• Up to 10 albums can be registered to the list.
- Touch the desired artwork in the favorite list.
NOTE
• The favorite list is played to the right starting with the selected album.
• To delete the album from the favorite list, touch and drag it to the lower line.
• You can change the playing order of the favorite list by dragging the artwork in the list.
• The favorite list mode is canceled in the following situations.
• Playing another album from other list (folder list, category list, etc.)
• Playing another album by touching the artwork in the lower line in the artwork list screen.
• The favorite list mode resumes after disconnecting/connecting the device or turning on/off. File being played, playing time code, favorite list contents, favorite list order, etc. resumes if file configuration of the device is not changed.
Movie Control
You can adjust the movie playback from a disc media.
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In the playback screen, touch illustrated area.
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Perform desired operation as follows.
Changes subtitle language
Touch [Subtitle].
Changes audio language
Touch [Audio].
Exits the menu
Touch [Exit].
PANDORA® internet radio Operation
You can control PANDORA® internet radio on this unit.
To enter PANDORA mode, touch [Pandora] icon in the Top Menu screen.
NOTE
- Install the latest version of the PANDORA® application on your iPhone. (Search for “PANDORA” in the Apple iTunes App Store to find and install the most current version.)
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Information display
Displays text information of current contents that is being played. -
Artwork/Control switching area
The picture data is displayed if available from current content. When the picture is not available, “No
Photo” is displayed.
Touch to switch between the Simple Control and List Control screen. -
Multi function key
Touch to switch the multi function menu. For details on the menu, see Multi function menu (P.41). -
Multi function menu
Various functions can be performed by using the keys in this area. For details on the keys, see Multi function menu (P.41). -
Play time display key
Touch to display the play time (7 in this table). -
Content information
Displays the information of the current content being played. -
Play time
Displays the elapsed time since when you select the station and status bar which shows current location. -
List switching key
Touch to switch between the content list and the current content information.
Multi function menu
The following functions can be performed by using keys in this area.
[ ] Searches the station. For details on searching, see Station list screen
(P.41).
[ ] (Thumbs down)
Thumbs down to the current song and skip to the next song.
[ ] Displays or pauses the content of the current station/channel.
[ ] Skips the current song.
(Note this function is disabled when the PANDORA skip limitation is exceeded.)
[ ] (Thumbs up)
Registers the current contents as favorite content.
[ ] (Bookmark Artist)
Bookmark an artist in the current contents.
[ ] (Bookmark Song)
Bookmark a song in the current contents.
NOTE
- [SETUP], [AUDIO], and [EXT SW] functions same as iPod.
Station list screen
You can perform the following functions from this screen.
Selects the station
Touch the station name in the list.
Select QuickMix station
Touch [ ]. All contents in the registered stations are played in random order.
Sort the list in alphabetical order
You can select the desired letter from the list which corresponds to the
station name to help narrow the search.
Sort the list by registered date
Touch [ByDate]. The list is sorted to begin with the last registered station.
NOTE
- You can operate PANDORA by using the remote controller. However, only playing, pausing, and skipping are available.
- You cannot select iPod as rear source when you select PANDORA as main source in dual zone function.
USB/iPod/DivX Setup
You can perform setup when using USB/ iPod/DivX.
NOTE
- Each operation in this section can be started from the Top Menu screen. For details, see Operating With The Top Menu Screen (P.14).
-
Touch [ ] in the control screen.
Multi function menu appears. -
Touch [SETUP].
SETUP Menu screen appears. -
Touch [Source].
-
Touch [USB], [iPod] or [DivX] in the list.
Each setup screen appears.
See the following section for each setting.
• USB setup (P.42)
• iPod setup (P.43)
• DivX setup (P.43)
USB setup
- Set each item as follows.
Picture Display Time
Selects length of time to display JPEG picture file in the screen. Select from
[Short], [Middle], and [Long] (default).
On Screen USB
Sets how to display the information of the USB device.
Auto (Default): Information appears for 5 seconds when updated.
OFF: Does not display any information.
iPod setup
- Set each item as follows.
AudioBook Speed
Sets the audio book playback speed. Select from [Slow], [Normal] (default),
and [Fast].
**Wide Screen*
Sets Wide Screen. Set [ON] or [OFF] (default).
On Screen iPod**
Sets how to display the information of the iPod.
Auto (Default): Information appears for 5 seconds when updated.
OFF: Does not display any information.
- This setting is not available when an iPod is connected.
DivX setup
This feature is available only for Central and
South America sales area.
- Set each item as follows.
DivX(R) Registration Code
Checks the registration code. This code is needed when making a disc which has
DRM (Digital Rights Management).
DivX(R) Deactivation
Deregisters the unit which is already registered.
After you touch the key, a confirmation message appears. Follow the message
and complete the operation.
NOTE
- [DivX(R) Registration Code] is disabled when a DVD is being played.
- When downloading a DivX VOD file controlled by DRM, register the code appeared on the screen. Otherwise the file may not be able to play with this unit. Remaining number of viewing is displayed when playing a DivX VOD file with the viewing restriction. When the remaining number of viewing reached 0, a warning message appears and the file cannot be played.
Radio, HD Radio™ And Satellite Radio Operation
Radio/HD Radio Basic Operation
Most functions can be controlled from the source control screen.
NOTE
- Set the remote controller mode switch to AUD mode before starting operation, see Switching the operation mode (P.91).
- Ready to receive HD Radio™ broadcasts when connected to the KTC-HR300/KTC-HR200, sold separately.
- HD Radio is for North American sales area only.
- The screen shot below is for tuner. It may be different from the one for HD Radio.
-
PS/Station name display
Displays the PS name or station name. -
Information display/Control switching area
Displays the following information.
• [FM1] etc.: Band display
• MHz/kHz: Frequency display
• Preset #: Preset number
• HD# (HD Radio only): Channel display
Touch to switch between the Simple Control and List Control screen. -
Multi function key
Touch to switch the multi function menu. For details on the menu, see Multi function menu (P.45). -
Preset key/Multi function menu
Recalls the memorized station or channel. When touched for 2 seconds, stores the current receiving station or channel in memory.
When switched, various functions can be performed by using keys in this area.
For details on the menu, see Multi function menu (P.45). -
Sub function key
Touch to display “Sub function menu” (7 in this table). -
Preset list
Displays the list of preset stations or channels and the information. -
Sub function menu
The following functions can be performed by using keys in this area.
• Switches the band: Touch [AM] or [FM].
• Tunes in a station: Touch [ ] [ ]. The method of frequency switching can be changed. See Multi function menu (P.45).
• Selects a channel (HD Radio only): Touch [CH ] or [CH ].
• Tunes in by entering direct number (HD Radio only): Touch [ ] and enter the desired number.
For details, see Direct search (P.49).
The bar in center (tuner only) shows the current frequency location. -
List switching key
Touch to switch between the preset list and the information list.
In tuner mode, radio text plus will be displayed.
In HD Radio mode, tuned program information will be displayed.
Multi function menu
The functions of each key are as follows.
[P1] – [P6] Selects the preset station. Touch for 2 seconds to store the
current station into the preset memory.
[ ] Displays the list of preset stations or channels.
[TI] (FM Tuner only)
Sets the traffic information mode on. For details, see Traffic Information
(P.50).
[SEEK] Switches the seek mode in the following sequence; [AUTO1], [AUTO2],
[MANUAL].
• AUTO1: Tunes in a station with good reception automatically.
• AUTO2: Tunes in stations in memory one after another.
• MANUAL: Switches to the next frequency manually.
[AME] Selects the auto memory mode. For details, see Auto memory (P.48).
[PTY] (FM Tuner only)
Searches a program by setting program type. For details, see Search by program
type (P.49).
[CRSC] (FM Tuner only)
Switches to monaural to decrease noise when reception is poor.
[RCV] (HD Radio only)
Switches the receive mode in the following sequence; [AUTO], [DIGITAL],
[ANALOG]. For details, see Receive Mode (P.51).
[ SETUP] Touch to display the SETUP Menu screen. See Setting Up (P.70).
[ AUDIO] Touch to display the Audio Control screen. See Controlling Audio
(P.81).
[ EXT SW] DNX7
Touch to control the external device power supply. For details, see External
Device Control (P.80).
SIRIUS/XM Basic Operation
Most functions can be controlled from the source control screen.
NOTE
-
Set the remote controller mode switch to AUD mode before starting operation, see Switching the operation mode (P.91).
-
To use Satellite radio, the optional accessory is necessary.
For SIRIUS tuner, a conversion cable CA-SR20V is necessary.
For XM tuner, an XM interface box KCA-XM100V is necessary. -
SIRIUS and XM are for North American sales area only.
-
The screen shot below is for SIRIUS. It may be different from the one for XM.
-
Information display/Control switching area
Displays the following information.
• [SR1], [XM1], etc.: Band display
• Preset #: Preset number
• #CH/CH#: Channel display
Touch to switch between the Simple Control and List Control screen. -
Multi function key
Touch to switch the multi function menu. For details on the menu, see Multi function menu (P.47). -
Preset key/Multi function menu
Recalls the memorized channel. When touched for 2 seconds, store the current receiving station orchannel in memory.
When switched, various functions can be performed by using keys in this area.
For details on the menu, see Multi function menu (P.47). -
Sub function key
Touch to display “Sub function menu” (6 in this table). -
Music information
Displays the information of the current music: channel name, song title, artist name, etc. -
Sub function menu
The following functions can be performed by using keys in this area.
• Switches the band: Touch [BAND].
• Tunes in a station: Touch [4] [¢].
• Tunes in by entering direct number: Touch [ ] and enter the desired number. For details, see
Direct search (P.49). -
List switching key
Touch to switch between the preset list and the information list.
Channel, title, artist will be displayed.
Multi function menu
The functions of each key are as follows.
[P1] – [P6] Selects the preset channel. Touch for 2 seconds to store the
current station into the preset memory.
[ ] Selects the method of searching from preset channel selecting or
category/channel searching. For details on search operation, see Selecting
Operation (P.48).
[SEEK] Switches the seek mode in the following sequence; [SEEK1], [SEEK2].
• SEEK1: Tunes channels one after the other.
• SEEK2: Selects channels in memory one after the other.
[SCAN] Starts or stops channel scan (that tunes channels one after the other).
[ SETUP] Touch to display the SETUP Menu screen. See Setting Up (P.70).
[ AUDIO] Touch to display the Audio Control screen. See Controlling Audio
(P.81).
[ EXT SW] DNX7
Touch to control the external device power supply. For details, see External
Device Control (P.80).
Memory Operation
Auto memory
You can store stations with good reception in memory automatically.
This function is for tuner only.
NOTE
- Auto memory terminates when 6 stations are stored or when all stations are tuned in.
- The operation ends automatically if you do not operate within 10 seconds.
-
Touch [ ]. Sub function menu appears.
-
Touch desired band key.
-
Touch [ ] in the control screen.
The multi function menu appears. -
Touch [AME] in the multi function menu.
-
Touch [ ] or [ ] in the sub function menu. Auto memory starts.
Manual memory
You can store the current receiving station or channel in memory.
- Select a station or channel you wish to store in memory.
- Touch [P#] (#:1-6) in which you want to store the station or channel for 2 seconds until a beep sounds.
Selecting Operation
Preset select
You can list and select memorized station or channel.
Selecting from the multi function menu
- Touch the desired number from P1 to P6.
The unit will tune to the selected station or channel.
NOTE
• For SIRIUS/XM, touching [ ] and then [Preset List] displays the preset channel list. You can also select your desired channel from the list.
Selecting from the preset list
-
Touch illustrated area.
-
Select a station or channel from the list.
Search by program type (FM tuner only)
You can tune to a station with a specific program type when listening to FM.
-
Touch [ ] in the control screen.
The multi function menu appears. -
Touch [PTY] in the multi function menu.
TUNER PTY Mode screen appears. -
Select a program type from the list.
-
Touch [Search].
You can search a station of the selected program type.
Direct search (SIRIUS/XM and HD Radio only)
You can tune in by entering the desired frequency or channel number.
This operation is available for HD radio only when you connect KCA-HR300.
-
Touch illustrated area.
-
Touch [ ].
-
Enter the channel number and touch [Enter].
NOTE
• To cancel the direct search, touch [Cancel].
• To clear the number you entered, touch [Clear].
• For HD Radio, you can search by frequency. Each time you touch [Mode] in the left part of the screen, it changes the mode between frequency entering mode and channel entering mode.
Category/Channel search (SIRIUS/XM only)
You can specify the desired category and select a channel.
-
Touch [ ] in the control screen.
The multi function menu appears. -
Touch [ ] in the multi function menu.
List select screen appears. -
Touch [Preset List] or [Category List].
-
Select the desired content from the list.
NOTE
• All the channels in the selected category appear.
• Touching [All Channel] displays all the channels.
• Each time you touch [Info Change] in the channel list, switches the sequence
of the list.
SIRIUS: Channel name, song title, artist name, composer name, category name
XM: Channel name, artist name, song title, category name
Traffic Information (FM Tuner Only)
You can listen and watch the traffic information automatically when a traffic
bulletin starts.
However, this feature requires a Radio Broadcast Data System that includes the
TI information.
-
Touch [ ] in the control screen.
The multi function menu appears. -
Touch [TI] in the multi function menu.
Traffic information mode is set.
When the traffic bulletin starts
The Traffic Information screenappears automatically.
NOTE
- It is necessary to have Traffic Information function set to on in order to have the Traffic Information screen appear automatically.
- The volume setting during reception of traffic information is automatically stored. The next time the traffic information is received, this unit recalls the volume setting automatically.
Receive Mode (HD Radio only)
You can set the radio broadcasts receive mode.
-
Touch [ ] in the control screen.
The multi function menu appears. -
Touch [RCV] in the multi function menu.
HD RADIO Receive Mode screen appears. -
Select the receive mode from [Auto], [Digital], and [Analog] using [ ] and [ ].
NOTE
- If you select [Auto], tunes to analog broadcast automatically when there is no digital broadcast.
iTunes Tagging (HD Radio only)
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The song’s information will then be saved on this unit. The saved songs will
then show up in a playlist called “Purchased” in iTunes the very next time you
sync your iPod to your computer. So then you just need to click and then
easily buy and download the song you were tagging directly from the Apple
iTunes Music Store.
NOTE
- To perform iTunes Tagging, KTC-HR300 (optional accessory) is necessary.
Registering a tag
- Press the button instructed in each diagram for 1 second during listening to the song from HD Radio station.
Checking the memory usage
- Touch illustrated area.
List control screen appears.
-
Touch [ ].
Information list appears. -
Scroll down the list and confirm “Tagging Information”.
NOTE
• Up to 50 tags can be registered to this unit. When iPod is connected, the tag information registered to this unit is transferred to the connected iPod.
SIRIUS Setup
NOTE
- Each operation in this section can be started from the Top Menu screen. For details, see Operating With The Top Menu Screen (P.14).
-
Touch [ ] in the control screen.
Multi function menu appears. -
Touch [SETUP] in the multi function menu.
SETUP Menu screen appears. -
Touch [Source].
-
Touch [SIRIUS SETUP] in the list.
SIRIUS SETUP screen appears.
See the following section for each setting.
• Set up the SIRIUS parental code (P.53)
• Change the SIRIUS parental code (P.53)
• Set up the SIRIUS parental lock (P.54)
• Set up the skip channel select (P.54)
SIRIUS parental code
You can set a SIRIUS parental code.
-
Touch [SET] of [Parental Code] in the SIRIUS SETUP screen.
Parental Pass 1st screen appears.
NOTE
• If you have already completed the code registration, [Change] appears instead of [SET].
• If you want to clear the Parental Code, touch [Clear]. -
Enter the Parental Code number and touch [Enter].
Parental Pass 2nd screen appears.
NOTE
• To cancel the current setup and return to the SIRIUS SETUP screen, touch [Cancel].
• To clear the code number, touch [Clear]. -
Enter the same code number as you input in step 2 and touch [Enter].
The code number is confirmed and SIRIUS parental code is now set.
Changing the parental code
-
Touch [Change] of [Parental Code] in the SIRIUS SETUP screen.
Parental Pass Check screen appears.
NOTE
• Touching [Clear] for 5 seconds deletes the code. -
Enter the current code number.
Another pass check screen appears. -
Enter the new code number and touch [Enter].
-
Enter the same code number as you input in step 3 and touch [Enter].
The code number is confirmed and SIRIUS parental code is now set.
SIRIUS parental lock
You can select the channels to enable SIRIUS
Parental Lock function.
-
Touch [ON] of [Parental Lock].
Parental Pass Check screen appears.
NOTE
• You need to complete SIRIUS parental code (P.53) beforehand. -
Enter the same code number as you originally input in SIRIUS parental code (P.53) and touch [Enter].
Returns to SIRIUS SETUP screen. -
Touch [SET] of
[Parental Lock Channel Select].
Another pass check screen appears. -
Enter the code number and touch [Enter].
Parental Lock Category Select screen appears. -
Touch the desired category from the list.
NOTE
• Touch [All Channel] to display all the channels.
- Touch each channel list and set on or off.
NOTE
- Each time you touched [Info Change], switches the sequence of the channel list as follows; Channel name, Song title, Artist name, Composer name, Category name.
- Touch [ ] to return to Parental Lock Category Select screen.
Skip channel select
You can set the undesired channels to skip.
-
Touch [SET] of [Skip Channel Select].
Skip Category Select screen appears. -
Touch the desired category from the list.
Displays all the channels in the selected category. -
Touch each channel list and set ON or OFF.
NOTE
• Operations in each list screen are same as SIRIUS parental lock (P.54).
Bluetooth Control
Using the Bluetooth function, various functions can be used: listening to the
audio file, making/receiving a call.
NOTE
- To use Bluetooth function of DNX5180, the optional accessory (KCA-BT300) is necessary.
About the cell-phone and Bluetooth audio player
This unit conforms to the following Bluetooth specifications:
Version
Bluetooth Standard Ver. 2.1 + EDR
Profile
Cell-phone:
HFP (Hands Free Profile)
OPP (Object Push Profile)
PBAP (Phonebook Access Profile)
SYNC (Synchronization Profile)
Audio player:
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile)
NOTE
-
For the cell-phones verified for compatibility, access the following URL:
http://www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/bt/. -
The units supporting the Bluetooth function have been certified for conformity with the Bluetooth Standard following the procedure prescribed by Bluetooth SIG.
However, it may be impossible for such units to communicate with your cell- phone depending on its type.
Registering And Connecting Bluetooth Unit
It is necessary to register the Bluetooth audio player or cell-phone to this
unit before using the Bluetooth function.
You can register up to 5 Bluetooth unit.
-
Press the
button. -
Touch [BT SETUP].
Bluetooth SETUP screen appears.
See the following section for each setting.
• Registering the Bluetooth Unit (P.56)
• Connecting the Bluetooth unit (P.57)
Registering the Bluetooth Unit
-
Touch [SET] of [Regist New Device].
Searched Device List screen appears.
NOTE
• A new device cannot be registered if there are 5 registered Bluetooth units. Delete unnecessary registration. See Connecting the Bluetooth unit (P.57).
• If a Bluetooth unit cannot be registered by normal register (pairing) operation, touch [SP DEV]. For details, see Registering special Bluetooth unit (P.57). -
Touch [PIN Code Set].
NOTE
• If the unit cannot be searched in step 1, you can search the unit again by touching [Search] in above screen.
• Touch [Cancel] to cancel searching for the Bluetooth unit. -
Enter PIN code and touch [Enter].
The entered code is recognized and Searched Device List screen appears again. -
Select the Bluetooth unit to register from the list.
The Connection Device List screen appears.
NOTE
- Registering operation can be performed from the Bluetooth unit. In this operation, entering the PIN code is necessary. See Registering Bluetooth unit PIN code (P.63).
- If registering cannot be completed even when the PIN code is correct, try Registering special Bluetooth unit (P.57).
Connecting the Bluetooth unit
-
Touch [SET] of [Paired Device List].
Connection Device List screen appears. -
Touch the device name you want to connect.
NOTE
• If the icon is lighted, it means that the unit will use that device.
- Touch [TEL(HFP)] or [Audio(A2DP)].
[TEL(HFP)] is for cell-phone.
[Audio(A2DP)] is for audio player.
NOTE
• [Audio(A2DP)] is available only for and .
• Touching [Remove] removes registration information. After you touch the key, a confirmation message appears. Follow the message and complete the operation.
• To disconnect the device, perform above procedures again.
Registering special Bluetooth unit
If registering cannot be completed by normal operation, there is another method.
-
Touch [SP DEV] in the Searched Device List screen.
-
Select the device name you want to register from the list.
-
Confirm the device name and touch [Yes].
NOTE
• If you touch [No], operation is cancelled.
• The devices not listed cannot be registered.
Playing Bluetooth Audio Device
Bluetooth basic operation
-
Information display
Displays the name of the track information. If the information is not available, device name is displayed. -
Multi function key
Touch to switch the multi function menu. -
Multi function menu
The functions of each key are as follows.
• [ ] [ ]: Searches the previous/next content.
• [ ]: Plays.
• [ ]: Pauses.*
• [ AUDIO]: Touch to display the Audio Control screen. See Controlling Audio (P.81).
• [ SETUP]: Touch to display the SETUP Menu screen. See Setting Up (P.70).
• [ EXT SW] : Control the external device power supply. For details, see External Device Control (P.80). -
Control switching area
Touch to switch between the Simple Control and List Control screen. -
File information
Displays the information of the current file.
- These items appear only when the audio player which supports AVRCP profile is connected.
NOTE
• If the operation keys do not appear, operate from the player.
• Depending on your cell-phone or audio player, audio may be heard and controlled but text information may not appear.
Using Hands-Free Unit
You can use telephone function by connecting the Bluetooth telephone to this
unit.
Downloading the phonebook
If you want to use your phonebook data, it is necessary to download the data
from the cell-phone to this unit in advance.
- Operate the cell-phone to send the phonebook data to this unit.
- Operate the cell-phone to start the hands-free connection.
NOTE
• If your cell-phone supports auto-download of phonebook but not downloaded automatically, follow the procedure above to download manually.
• See the instruction manual of your cell-phone for the operation.
• Up to 1000 phone numbers can be registered for each registered cell-phone.
• Up to 32 digits for and or 25 digits for can be registered for each phone number along with up to 50 characters representing a name. (50 is the number of alphabetical characters. Fewer characters can be input depending on the type of characters.)
• Depending on the type of your cell-phone, the following restrictions are placed;
• The phonebook data cannot be downloaded normally.
• Characters in the phonebook are garbled.
• To cancel downloading the phonebook data, operate the cell-phone.
Making a call
-
Press the
button. -
Select a dialing method.
Call by entering a phone number
1 Touch [Direct Number].
2 Enter a phone number with number keys.
3 Touch [ ].
Call using call records
1 Touch [Incoming Calls], [Outgoing Calls], or [Missed Calls].
2 Select the phone number from the list.
3 Touch [ ].
Redial
1 Touch [Redial] to display the previously called number.
2 Touch [ ].
Call using the phonebook
1 Touch [Phonebook].
2 Select the name from the list.1 2
3 Select the number from the list.
4 Touch [ ].
Call using the preset number
1 Touch [Preset #] to start calling the corresponding phone number.
Call using voice recognition
It is necessary to register your voice in the phonebook data. For details, see
Voice registration (P.68) and Key word voice registration (P.69).
1 Touch [Voice].
2 Say the name registered in the phonebook within 2 seconds after a beep.* 3
3 Touch [ ].
*1 You can sort the list to begin with touched character.
• Characters with no corresponding name will not appear.
• During search, a non-accent character such as “u” is searched for instead of
an accent character such as “ii”.
*2 You can set the list to arrange in the order of last name or first name. For details, see Setting up the Hands-Free phone (P.64).
- 3 If more than one number are assigned to one name, say the key word for the category, and then touch [ ] to make a call.
If there are plural numbers under one key word or if you do not register the key word voice to the unit, touch [Phonebook] and select the desired number from the list.
NOTE
- While your car is moving, some functions are disabled for safety reasons. The keys associated with the disabled functions become ineffective if touched.
- The status icons such as battery and antenna displayed may differ from those displayed on the cell-phone.
- Setting the cell-phone in the private mode can disable the hands-free function.
Receiving a call
- Touch [ ] to answer a phone call or [ ] to reject an incoming call.
NOTE
• While monitoring the camera view, this screen does not appear even if a call comes in. To display this screen, press thebutton or return the shift knob of car to the driver position.
Operations during a call
Adjust the receiver volume
Switch the voice output
Touch [ ] to switch the voice output between phone and speaker.
Output the dial tone
Touch [DTMF] to display the tone input screen.
You can send tones by touching desired keys on the screen.
Muting Audio Volume upon Reception of Phone Call (DNX5180 only)
When a call is received or you answer a call, the Call Interrupt screen
appears and system is paused.
The system resumes playing automatically when the call ends and hang up the phone.
NOTE
- To use the Mute feature, you need to hook up the mute wire to your telephone using a commercial telephone accessory. See “Connection” (P.27) in Quick Start Guide.
Call waiting
If you receive a call during another call, you can answer it with the current
call suspended or switch between the current call and waiting call.
Answer the new incoming call
Touch [ ]. The current call is kept suspended.
Switch between the current and waiting call Touch [ ] again.
Each time you touch [ ], the calling party is switched.
Terminate the current call
Touch [ ].
The call switches to the waiting one.
Bluetooth Setup
You can register PIN code, select the device to connect, and perform output
setup.
-
Press the
button. -
Touch [BT SETUP].
Bluetooth SETUP screen appears.
See the following section for each setting.
• Register the PIN code (P.63)
• Select the unit to connect (P.57)
• Set up output (P.63)
Registering Bluetooth unit PIN code
You can set the PIN code to the Bluetooth unit. The code is acquired when registering (pairing) from the cell-phone or audio player side.
-
Touch [SET] of [Receiver PIN Code] in the Bluetooth SETUP screen.
Receiver PIN Code Set screen appears. -
Enter a code number and touch [Enter].
NOTE
• If you want to cancel the registration, touch [Cancel].
• If you want to clear the entered number, touch [Clear].
Bluetooth output setup
You can select speakers to output the sound from cell-phone (such as phone
call voice and ringing tone) and Bluetooth audio player.
- Touch [Front Only] or [All] of [Bluetooth HF/Audio] in the Bluetooth SETUP screen.
Front Only
Outputs from the front speakers.
All
Outputs from all speakers.
Hands-Free Control
You can perform various setup about handsfree function.
-
Press the
button.
Hands Free screen appears. -
Touch desired key in the Hands Free screen.
- Set up the Hands-Free system (P.64)
- Set up SMS (P.65)
- Preset the phone number (P.67)
- Register your voice (P.68)
- Register key word voice (P.69)
Setting up the Hands-Free phone
-
Touch [TEL SETUP] in the Hands Free screen.
Hands Free SETUP screen appears. -
Set each item as follows.
Auto Response** 1
Sets an automatic response time to pick-up an incoming call.
OFF (Default)2 : Automatic response is not available.
0-99: Set calling ring time (second).
Call Beep
Select whether to beep at an incoming call.
ON (Default): Beeps.
OFF: Not beeps.
SMS Receive Beep
Select whether to beep at an incoming SMS.
ON (Default): Beeps.
OFF: Not beeps.
Phone Information Use
Sets whether to download phonebook for outgoing, incoming and missed calls list.
ON (Default): Yes.
OFF: No.
SMS Use
Select whether to use SMS.
ON (Default): Uses SMS.
OFF: Not uses SMS.
Sort Order
Sets how to arrange the cell-phone phonebook.
First: Arranges in the order of first name.
Last (Default): Arranges in the order of last name.
Key Word
Registers the voice to this unit and uses to recognize phone number category.
See Key word voice registration (P.69).
Echo Cancel Level
Adjusts the level of echo cancellation.
Default is “15”.
Microphone Level
Adjusts the sensitivity of the telephone microphone. Default is “2” for , and “8” for .
Noise Reduction Level
Reduces the noises generated by surrounding environment without changing the microphone volume. Use this setting when the voice of caller is not clear. Default is “15” for , and “4” for .
[Restore]*
Resets the settings to the default settings.
1 Either the time interval for automatic answer set on this unit or the time interval set on the cell-phone, whichever is shorter takes effect.
*2 As for , the default value is “8”.
SMS (Short Message Service)
You can use SMS function.
-
Touch [SMS] in the Hands Free screen.
SMS Select screen appears. -
Select desired function from the list.
[Create Message]
Creates a message.
For details, see Creating a new message (P.66).
[Received Message List]
Displays the received message list.
[Sent Message List]
Displays the sent message list.
[Draft]
Displays the newest draft message. This key becomes active when any message
has been created after turning power on.
[Download]
Retrieves message.
Operations in the message list screen
Calls the number in the message
Select desired message from the message list.
Displays message
Touch [DISP] to display the selected message.
Create a return message
Touch [SMS].
Creating a new message
-
Touch [Create Message] in the SMS Select screen.
SMS Create Menu screen appears. -
Touch [ ] or [Direct Number].
Select from the phonebook
Touch [ ].
Enter the phone number
Touch [Direct Number]. -
Touch [SET] of [Message] in the SMS Create Menu screen.
Create SMS Message screen appears. -
Enter a message using keys and touch [SET].
Moves the cursor
Use [ ] [ ].
Switches the keyboard layout
Use [ ] [ ]. The layout changes in the following sequence; Alphabet, numbers, local language.
Toggles between uppercase and lowercase
Touch [Shift].
Changes the layout of the character keys
[abc]: Alphabetical layout
[qwe]: Qwerty layout
[ALT]: Alternate key
Erases the entered character
Touch [Clear]. To erase all the input characters, touch for 2 seconds.
Enters a space
Touch [Space] at desired position. -
Touch [Send].
The message is sent.
NOTE
• [Delete] appears only when a draft message is being edited. Touching [Delete] deletes the message. After you touch [Delete], a confirmation message appears. Follow the message and complete the operation.
Using templates
You can create a message easily by selecting the desired sentence from the
template list.
-
Touch [Create Message] in the SMS Select screen.
SMS Create Menu screen appears. -
Touch [Template].
-
Touch the desired template.
Selected template is entered.
Phone number preset
You can register frequently used phone numbers to this unit.
-
Touch [Preset 1], [Preset 2], or [Preset 3] for 2 seconds in the Hands Free screen.
NOTE
• When there is no preset number, touching the key momentarily moves to the step 2. -
Touch desired key and enter the number you want to register.
Register from received SMS messages
Touch [ ].
Register from sent SMS messages
Touch [ ].
Register from phonebook
Touch [ ].
Register from outgoing calls list
Touch [ ].
Register from incoming call list
Touch [ ].
Register from missed calls list
Touch [ ].
Enter phone numbers
Touch [Direct Number].
Register voice
Touch [Voice].
- Touch [Memory].
Entered number is registered to the preset number you selected.
NOTE
• Touching [Delete] deletes the currently displayed number. After you touch [Delete], a confirmation message appears. Follow the message and complete the operation.
Voice registration
You can register your voice for the voice recognition feature which links to
the phonebook information. Up to 35 voice memory positions can be registered
for each paired cell phone.
-
Touch [Phonebook] in the Hands Free screen.
Phonebook screen appears. -
Select desired name from the list.
-
Touch [Record].
NOTE
• A new voice tag cannot be registered if there are 35 registered voice tags. In that case, [Record] is deactivated.
• Touching [Play] plays the voice registered in the selected Phonebook file.
• Touching [Delete] deletes the voice tag registered in currently selected Phonebook file. After you touch [Delete], a confirmation message appears. Follow the message and complete the operation. -
Say the name within 2 seconds after a beep and touch [Record]. (1st try)
-
Say the name again within 2 seconds after a beep. (2nd try)
If successful the message appears and the voice registration ends.
NOTE
• A message appears if the voice is not recognized.
Read the message for the further operation.
• Repeat from 1st try if the voice is different from the 1st try.
Key word voice registration
You can register your voice for the voice recognition feature which links to
the phonebook category information.
-
Touch [SET] of [Key Word] in the Hands Free SETUP screen.
Key Word List screen appears. -
Select desired phone number category from the list and touch [Record].
NOTE
• The phone number with a voice already registered will show the “REC” icon as active.
• Touching [Play] plays the voice registered in the selected phone number category. This key does not appear for .
• Touching [Delete] deletes the voice registered in currently selected category. After you touch[Delete], a confirmation message appears. Follow the message and complete the operation. This key does not appear for . -
Say the phone category within 2 seconds after a beep and touch [Record]. (1st try)
-
Say the phone category again within 2 seconds after a beep. (2nd try)
If successful the message appears and the voice registration ends.
NOTE
• A message appears if the voice is not recognized.
Read the message for the further operation.
• Repeat from 1st try if the voice is different from the 1st try.
Setting Up
Monitor Screen Setup
You can adjust image quality in iPod video, picture file, menu screen, etc.
-
Press the button instructed in each diagram when the desired screen is displayed.
-
Adjust each item as follows.
Bright/Tint/Color/Contrast/Black/ Sharpness
Adjusts each item.
Dimmer
Select dimmer mode.
ON: The display and buttons dim.
OFF: The display and buttons do not dim.
SYNC (Default): Turns the dimmer function on or off when the vehicle light
control switch is turned on or off.
NAV-SYNC: Turns the dimmer function on or off according to the Navigation
Day/Night display setting.
Mode (Playback screen only)
NOTE
- Adjusting items are different depending on the current source.
- You can perform this function only when you have applied the parking brake.
- The image quality can be set for each source.
System Setup
NOTE
• Each operation in this section can be started from the multi function menu.
-
Touch [Menu] on any screen.
TOP Menu screen appears. -
Touch [SETUP].
-
Touch [System].
System Menu screen appears.
See the following section for each setting.
- Set up the user interface (P.71)
- Adjust touch panel (P.72)
- Set up security (P.72)
- Set up external switch (P.73)
- Set up memory (P.73)
User interface
You can setup user interface parameters.
-
Touch [User Interface] in the list.
User Interface screen appears. -
Set each item as follows.
Beep
Turns the key touch tone on or off.
Default is “ON”.
Remote Sensor
Selects a remote control signal. Default is “ON”.
Language
Select the language used for the control screen and setting items. See
Language setup (P.72).
Text Scroll
Allows scrolling of text display on the source control screen. Select from
“Auto”/”Once”/”OFF”.
Auto (Default): Scrolls the text automatically.
Once: Allows you to scroll the text only once automatically when updated.
OFF: Does not scroll the text automatically.
Drawer Close
Sets whether to close the common menu (P.16) automatically. Default is “Auto”.
Animation
Sets whether to display animation. Default is “ON”.
Secondary
Sets whether to display the navigation information in the audio screen or vice
versa.
Default is “ON”.
Panel Switch Sensitivity
Adjusts the sensitivity of the front panel button (ATT button, etc.)
High: Sets sensitivity to high.
Middle (Default): Sets sensitivity to middle.
Low: Sets sensitivity to low.
Language setup
-
Touch [SET] of [Language] in the User Interface screen.
Language Setting screen appears. -
Set each item as follows.
Select Mode
Selects the mode to select a language.
Easy (Default): Selects a language easily.
Advanced: Allows you to select languages for respective items.*
Language Select
Selects a language.
-
If you select [Advanced] for Select Mode, the following screen appears. GUI Language Select:
Selects the display language used for the control screen and so forth.
Navigation Language Select:
Selects the language used for navigation.
Text Language Select:
Selects the language used for tag text (song information).- Touch [Enter].
NOTE
• To cancel the language setup, touch [Cancel].
- Touch [Enter].
Touch panel adjustment
-
Touch [Touch] in the System Menu screen.
Touch Panel Adjustment screen appears. -
Follow the instruction on the screen and touch the center of each .
NOTE
- To cancel the touch panel adjustment, touch [Cancel].
- To reset to the initial status, touch [Reset].
Security setup
A red indicator will blink on the unit after the
ACC is set to OFF, warning potential thieves.
If turned to “ON” (default), the security indicator on the front panel flashes
when the vehicle ignition is off.
-
Touch [Security] in the System Menu screen.
Security screen appears. -
Touch [ON] or [OFF] of [SI].
EXT SW setup
Set up the external switch power mode.
-
Touch [EXT SW] in the System Menu screen.
EXT SW screen appears. -
Set each item as follows.
SW1 Name/SW2 Name
Sets the name of the external device.
Output Pattern
Sets the power signal output mode among “Pulse”/“Level”. Default for EXT SW1
is “Pulse” and for EXT SW2 is “Level”.
You can set to turn output on/off each time the button on the EXT SW screen is
touched.
See External Device Control (P.80).
Pulse Set
Sets the pulse signal output time.
Outputs 500ms when “1” is set.
Increases by 200ms with each step. Up to 100 steps can be set.
Setup memory
Audio Control, AV-IN SETUP, Navigation, Camera, and Audio SETUP settings can
be memorized. The memorized settings can be recalled at any time. For example,
even when the settings are cleared due to replacement of the battery, the
settings can be restored.
-
Touch [SETUP Memory] in the System Menu screen.
SETUP Memory screen appears. -
Follow the instruction on the screen.
**[Lock]/[Unlock]*
Locks or unlocks the AV-IN SETUP, Navigation, and Audio SETUP settings.
Yes
Memorizes or recalls the settings.
No**
Cancels the function or memorization.
The SETUP Menu screen appears again.
-
When [Lock] is selected, you cannot change the AV-IN SETUP, Navigation, and Audio SETUP settings.
Also, the locked key mark is displayed under each setting icon in the setup menu.- Follow the instruction on the screen.
Recall
Recalls the memorized settings.
Memory
Memorizes the current settings.
Clear
Clears the currently memorized settings.
Cancel
Quits memorization/recalling of settings.
Display Setup
-
Touch [Menu] on any screen.
-
Touch [SETUP].
SETUP Menu screen appears. -
Touch [Display].
- Control monitor angle (P.74)
- Adjust panel color (P.75)
- Changing background image (P.76)
Monitor angle control
You can adjust the position of the monitor.
-
Touch [Angle] in the Display Menu screen.
Angle setup screen appears. -
Select a below number that represents your desired angle setting.
NOTE
• You can store the current monitor angle as the angle during power off. Touch [Memory] when the desired angle is selected.
Panel color coordinate
You can set the screen and button illumination color.
The selectable items differ depending on the unit.
-
Touch [Color] in the Display Menu screen.
Color screen appears. -
Touch [SET] of [Panel Color Coordinate].
NOTE
• You can touch [SET] or [Initialize] when [Panel Color Scan] is set to off.
• Touch [Initialize] to reset the settings to the default settings. -
Touch the desired color.
Registering original color
You can register your original color.
-
Touch [Adjust] in the Panel Color Coordinate screen.
Panel Color RGB Coordinate screen appears. -
Use [ ] and [ ] to adjust each color value.
-
Touch the desired preset key for 2 seconds.
Panel color scan
You can set the panel color to continuously scan through the color spectrum.
- Touch [ON] of [Panel Color Scan] in the Color screen.
Panel Color Scan is set to on.
Changing background image
You can load an image from the connected USB device and set it for the
background image.
Before operating this procedure, it is necessary to connect the device which
has the image to load.
-
Touch [Background] in the Display Menu screen.
Background screen appears. -
Touch [STANDBY].
-
Touch [Memory] of
[User Background].
User Background File Select screen appears. -
Select the image to load.
-
Touch [Enter].
The selected image is loaded and the display returns to the Background screen.
NOTE
• Touching [ ] rotates counter clockwise.
• Touching [ ] rotates clockwise.
- Touch [Change] of [Background Change] in the Background screen.
- Select an image for background and touch [Enter].
NOTE
• See Play able Media And Files (P.98) for readable image specifications.
• Touching [Delete] in the Background screen deletes the background image. After you touch [Delete], a confirmation message appears. Follow the message and complete the operation.
Navigation Setup
You can set navigation parameters.
-
Touch [Menu] on any screen.
-
Touch [SETUP].
SETUP Menu screen appears. -
Touch [Navigation].
-
Set each item as follows.
NAV Interrupt Speaker
Selects speakers used for voice guidance of the navigation system.
Front L: Uses the front left side speaker for voice guidance.
Front R: Uses the front right side speaker for voice guidance.
Front All (Default): Uses both front speakers for voice guidance.
NAV Voice Volume
Adjusts the volume for voice guidance of the navigation system. Default is
“25”.
NAV Mute
Mutes the volume of rear speakers during voice guidance of the navigation
system.
Default is “ON”.
Camera Setup
You can set camera parameters.
-
Touch [Menu] on any screen.
-
Touch [SETUP].
SETUP Menu screen appears. -
Touch [Camera].
-
Set each item as follows.
Rear Camera1
Selects the type of rear camera to use.
CMOS-300: When the CMOS-300 with ID 1 set is connected.
Other (Default): When the other camera is connected.
R-CAM Interruption
Sets a method for switching the display.
Setting values are ON and OFF.
ON: Switches to the rear view camera video display when shifting to reverse or
pressing the
OFF (Default): Switches to the rear view camera video display when pressing
the
Adjusts the CMOS-300 with ID 1 set. For details, see the instruction manual of
your camera.
Front Camera 1
Turn this setting on when the CMOS-300 with ID 2 set is connected. Setting
values are ON and OFF. Default is “OFF”.
F-CAM Settings 3 ***
Adjusts the CMOS-300 with ID 2 set. For details, see the instruction manual of
your camera.
1 These settings become settable only when the parking brake is on.
2 This setting becomes settable only when the parking brake is on and the CMOS-300 is selected.
3 This setting becomes settable only when the parking brake is on and “Front Camera” is set to [ON].
Software Information
Check the software version of this unit.
-
Touch [Menu] on any screen.
-
Touch [SETUP].
SETUP Menu screen appears. -
Touch [Software].
-
Confirm the software version. Touch [Update] as necessary.
NOTE
• For how to update the software, see the relevant update procedure manual
which comes with the software.
AV Input Setup
You can set AV input parameters.
-
Touch [Menu] on any screen.
-
Touch [SETUP].
SETUP Menu screen appears. -
Touch [Source].
-
Touch [AV-IN SETUP] in the list.
AV-IN SETUP screen appears. -
Set each item as follows.
iPod AV Interface Use 1
Sets the terminal which iPod is connected.
Setting values are iPod and AV-IN2. Default is “iPod”.
AV-IN1 Name/AV-IN2 Name 2
Sets a name to be displayed when you select a system that is connected via the
AV INPUT port. Default is “VIDEO”.
1 This item can be set when in STANDBY source and also the iPod is disconnected.
2 [AV-IN2 Name] becomes settable when “AV-IN2” is selected in [iPod AV Interface Use].
AV Output Interface Setup
You can select an AV source to be output at the AV OUTPUT port. Default is
“OFF.”
-
Touch [Menu] on any screen.
-
Touch [SETUP].
SETUP Menu screen appears. -
Touch [AV-OUT].
-
Touch [ ] or [ ] to set [AV-OUT] to VIDEO, DISC, TV , iPod, or OFF.
External Device Control
Control the external device power supply.
- Touch [EXT SW] in the Source Control screen.
NOTE
• If [EXT SW] is not displayed, touch [ ].
- Touch the desired switch key.
You can turn on or off the external device power supply.
NOTE
• You must connect a commercially available relay unit in order to use this function. Connect the external device to be controlled to that relay unit.
• See EXT SW setup (P.73) for information on setting the power on or off specification.
Controlling Audio
NOTE
- Each operation in this section can be started from the multi function menu.
You can adjust the various settings such as audio balance or subwoofer level.
- Touch [Menu] on any screen.
- Touch [Audio].
Audio screen appears.
See the following section for each setting.
• Setting audio (P.81)
• Controlling audio (P.84)
• Controlling equalizer (P.85)
• Performing zone control (P.87)
• Set space enhancer (P.88)
• Set listening position (P.88)
Setting Audio
- Touch [Audio SETUP].
• Set up speakers (P.81)
• Set up your car type (DTA) (P.83)
• Select DSP (P.84)
Speaker Select screen appears.
• Set up speakers (P.81)
Speaker setup
You can select a speaker type and its size to get the best sound effects.
When the speaker type and size are set, the speaker crossover network and
equalizer curve are set automatically.
-
Touch [Speaker Select] in the Audio SETUP screen.
Speaker Select screen appears. -
Touch the speaker you wish to adjust and set each item as follows.
Subwoofer
Select if you are using a subwoofer.
Tweeter
You can set the tweeter when you are selecting front speakers.
If you are using a tweeter together with the front speakers, set the tweeter to “ON”.
In the “ON” position, the Equalizer is adjusted to its best position.
X’over
Displays the speaker crossover setup screen.
You can adjust the crossover setup that was set automatically when you selected the speaker type.
For details, see Crossover network setup (P.82) -
Select a speaker size using [ ] and [ ]. The speaker size is different depending on the speaker type and the unit.
Front
OEM, 4 inch, 5 inch, 6-1/2 inch, 6-3/4 inch, 7 inch, 4×6, 5×7, 6×8, 6×9, 7×10
Rear
None, OEM, 4 inch, 5 inch, 6-1/2 inch, 6-3/4 inch, 7 inch, 4×6, 5×7, 6×8, 6×9, 7×10
Subwoofer
None, 6 1/2 inch, 8 inch, 10 inch, 12 inch, 15 inch over
NOTE
• Select “None” if you have no speakers.
Front
Standard, Wide, Middle, Narrow
Crossover network setup
You can set a crossover frequency of speakers.
-
Touch the speaker to set the crossover in the Speaker Select screen.
-
Touch [X’over].
X’over screen appears. -
Set each item as follows.
**Phase*
Sets the phase of subwoofer output.
The phase is reversed 180 degrees when set to “Reverse.”
HPF FREQ
High Pass Filter adjustment. (When front or rear speaker is selected on Speaker Select screen)
LPF FREQ
Low Pass Filter adjustment. (When subwoofer is selected on Speaker Select screen)
Slope**
Sets a crossover slope.
*This function is available in the specific situation.
Only when“Subwoofer”issetto “ON”in“Speaker Setup”.
Only when“Subwoofer”is setto“ON”in“SpeakerSetup”and“LPF FREQ” is set to other
than “Through”.
Car type (DTA) setup
You can setup the car type and speaker network, etc.
-
Touch [Car Type] in the Audio SETUP screen.
Car Type screen appears. -
Select your car type from the list.
NOTE
• If your car type is selected, the Delay Time Alignment and Equalizer is set
automatically (for timing adjustment of sound output for each channel) to have
the highest surround effects.
Speaker location setup
-
In the Car Type screen, touch [Location].
Speaker Location screen appears. -
Select the speaker locations using [ ].
Front Speaker
Select the location from “Door”/ “On Dash”/ “Under Dash.”
Rear Speaker
Select the location from “Door”/ “Rear Deck”, “2nd Row”/ “3rd Row” (Minivan,
Minivan (Long)).
Car type adjust
You can manually set the sound output timing of each channel.
-
In the Car Type screen, touch [Adjust].
Car Type Adjust screen appears. -
Touch the speaker you wish to adjust and set a delay time using [ ] and [ ] or slider bar.
NOTE
• Make fine adjustment of the delay time of the speaker output specified here to have a more suitable environment for your vehicle.
• The settings of the delay time are automatically identified and compensated by specifying the distances of each speaker from the center of the vehicle interior.
1 Set the front and rear positions and the height of the reference point to the position of the ears of the person sitting in the front seat, and set the right and left positions to the center of the vehicle interior.
2 Measure the distances from the reference point to the speakers.
3 Calculate the distance difference in accordance with the farthest speaker.
DSP select
You can select whether using DSP (Digital Signal Processor) System.
- Touch [Bypass] or [Through] of [DSP Select] in the Audio SETUP screen.
Bypass
There is no effect by DSP.
Through
There is an effect by DSP.
NOTE
• When the mode is set to [Bypass], DSP System cannot be adjusted.
Controlling General Audio
-
Touch [Audio Control].
-
Set each item as follows.
Fader #/Balance #
Adjust the volume balance around the touched area.
[ ] and [ ] adjust the right and left volume balance.
[ ] and [ ] adjust the front and rear volume balance.
**Volume Offset*
Finely adjust the volume of the current source to minimize the difference in
volume between different sources.
Subwoofer Level
Adjusts the subwoofer volume. This setting is not available when subwoofer is
set to “None”.
See Speaker setup (P.81).
Bass Boost
Sets the amount of bass boost among “OFF”/ “Step1”/ “Step2”.
Loudness**
Turns the loudness control function on or off. If turned on, high and low
tones are automatically enhanced during low volume.
Settable only when zone function (P.87) is set to off.
-
If you have increased the volume first, then reduced the volume using the “Volume Offset”, the sound generated if you suddenly switch to another source may be extremely loud.
Equalizer Control
You can adjust equalizer by selecting the optimized setting for each category.
If you use , you can also adjust equalizer manually.- Touch [Equalizer].
operation
Controlling EQ curves
- Select EQ curve from [Natural], [Rock], [Pops], [Easy], [Top40], [Jazz], [Game], [iPod], and [User].
NOTE
- [iPod] is available only during iPod source.
Controlling equalizer manually
This setting cannot be performed when you select [iPod] in the Equalizer
screen.
- Touch [EQ] in the Equalizer screen.
- Touch the screen and set the Graphic Equalizer as desired.
Gain level (light green boxed area)
Adjust the gain level by touching the each frequency bar.
Touching [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] can also adjust the level. Use [ ] and
[ ] to select a frequency, and [ ] and [ ] to set the level.
EQ INIT
Returns to the previous level which the gain
level is adjusted.
Flat
Tone curve becomes flat.
Bass EXT (Bass Extend Settings)
When turned on, the frequency lower than 62.5 Hz is set to the same gain level
as 62.5 Hz.
SW Level
Adjusts the subwoofer volume. This setting is not available when subwoofer is
set to “None”.
See Speaker setup (P.81).
operation
Controlling EQ curves
- Select EQ curve from [Natural], [Rock], [Pops], [Easy], [Top40], [Jazz], and [User] using [ ] and [ ].
Controlling SystemQ-Ex
Selects items to be adjusted for tone curve setup. If you turn off this
setting, only Level can be set up for tone curves.
- Touch [ON] or [OFF] of [SystemQ-Ex].
Controlling equalizer manually
- Touch [Tone] in the Equalizer screen.
- Set each item as follows.
FREQ
Adjusts the center frequency for each range.
Setting values are as follows.
Bass: 40Hz/50Hz/60Hz/70Hz/80Hz/100Hz/120 Hz/150Hz (Default is “100Hz.”)
Middle: 500Hz/1kHz/1.5kHz/2kHz (Default is “1kHz.”)
Treble: 10kHz/12.5kHz/15kHz/17.5kHz (Default is “12.5kHz.”)
LEVEL
Adjusts the level of each range.
Each setting value is within -8dB and 8dB and default is “0dB.”
Q Factor
Adjust Q value for bass and middle.
Setting values are as follows.
Bass: 1/1.25/1.5/2 (Default is “1.”)
Middle: 1/2 (Default is “1.”)
Bass DC EXT
Turns Bass DC EXT on or off. Default is “OFF.”
If you select “ON”, the bass center frequency is extended to the low register
by approximately 20%.
[Flat]
Tone level becomes 0 (flat).
Subwoofer Level
Adjusts the subwoofer volume. This setting is not available when subwoofer is
set to “None”.
See Speaker setup (P.81).
Zone Control
You can select different sources for both front and rear positions in the
vehicle.
-
Touch [Zone Control].
-
Touch [Dual Zone].
-
Set each source as follows.
[ ] (Front Source, Rear Source) Select the audio source for each.
[ ], [ ] (Rear VOL.)
Adjusts the rear channel volume.
[Single Zone]
Touch to turn off the dual zone function.
NOTE
- When the rear speaker sound is switched, the audio source that is output at the AV OUTPUT terminal is also switched to the same source.
- When the dual zone function is set to on, the following functions are not available.
- Output from the subwoofer
- Subwoofer Level/Bass Boost (P.85)
- Equalizer Control/Space Enhancer / Listening Position (P.85, 88, 88)
- DSP Bypass Control /Speaker Setup/Car Type (DTA) Setup (P.84, 81, 83)
Space Enhancer
- Touch [Space Enhancer].
Space Enhancer screen appears.
- Touch [Small], [Large], or [OFF].
Each setting value indicates the soundscape level.
NOTE
• This setting is not available during tuner source.
Listening Position
You can adjust the sound effects according to your listening position.
-
Touch [Position].
-
Select listening position from [Front R] (Right front), [Front L] (Left front), [Front All] (All front), [All], and [User] using [ ] and [ ].
NOTE
• You can store present setting in memory by touching [P1], [P2], or [P3] for 2 seconds. You can also recall the setting by touching corresponding number.
• The final distance is adjusted to the total of car type set up value (P.83) and position setup (both position and position DTA) value.
• If you change the car type set up value (P.83), the position is set to [All].
• Only the adjusted distance of position setup (position and position DTA values) is stored in memory. Therefore, the final adjustment distance changes if you change the car type set up value (P.83).
Position DTA Control
You can fine-adjust your listening position.
-
In Position screen, touch [DTA].
-
Select the speaker you wish to adjust by touching speaker icon.
-
Set DTA as follows.
[ ], [ ] Adjust the settings of the DTA position.
Total DTA
The adjusted distance (position and position DTA values), and the total of the distance adjusted by Car type (DTA) setup (P.83) and the adjustment distance for position setup are indicated.
Remote Controller
This unit can be operated using the remote controller.
For , DNX6980, and DNX6480BT, the remote controller is supplied with the unit.
For DNX6180, DNX6040EX, and DNX5180, the remote controller is the optional
accessory (RCDV331).
CAUTION
- Put the remote controller in a place where it will not move during braking or other operations. A dangerous situation could result, if the remote controller falls down and gets wedged under the pedals while driving.
- Do not leave the battery near fire or under direct sunlight. A fire, explosion or excessive heat generation may result.
- Do not recharge, short, break up or heat the battery or place it in an open fire. Such actions may cause the battery to leak fluid. If spilled fluid comes in contact with your eyes or on clothing, immediately rinse with water and consult a physician.
- Place the battery out of reach of children. In the unlikely event that a child swallows the battery, immediately consult a physician.
Battery Installation
If the remote controller operates only over shorter distances or does not
operate at all, it is possible that the batteries are depleted.
In such instances, replace the both batteries with new ones.
- Insert two “AAA”/“R03”-size batteries with the and poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case.
Functions Of The Remote Controller Buttons
Switching the operation mode
The functions operated from the remote controller differ depending on the
position of the mode switch.
AUD mode
Switch to this mode when controlling a selected source or tuner source, etc.
DVD mode
Switch to this mode when playing a disc media including DVD, VCD, and CD.
NAV mode
Switch to this mode when controlling navigation function.
NOTE
- When controlling a player that is not integrated in the unit, select “AUD” mode.
Direct search mode
Using the remote controller, you can jump directly to the desired file, track
chapter, etc.
with entering the number corresponding to the content.
NOTE
- This operation cannot be performed for USB device and iPod.
- Press the <#BS> button several times until the desired content appears. The available contents are different depending on the source.
DVD
Title number/Chapter number/Play time/Item number*
-
You may not be able to use this function with some discs or scenes.
VCD 1.X and 2.X (PBC OFF)
Track number
VCD 2.X (PBC ON)
Scene number/number
Music CD
Track number/Play time
Audio files
Folder number/File number
Radio
Frequency value- Enter the number of the content you want to play using the numeric keypad.
- For DVD or VCD, press the
button.
For music CD or audio files, press thebutton.
For radio, press the < > or < > button.
The content you entered is played.
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Remote Controller Operation
| Key Name| Location of the mode switch| Function
---|---|---|---
1| SRC| −| Switches to the source to be played.
In hands-free mode, hangs up the phone.
2| NAV| −| Switches between the navigation and the source screens.
3| MENU| DVD| Stops playing and memorizes the last point where the disc
stopped. The last point is deleted by pressing twice.
NAV| Displays Main menu.
4| OUT, IN| NAV| Zooms in or out the navigation map.
5| POSITION| AUD, DVD| Pauses the track or file, and resumes playing by
pressing twice. During radio, HD radio, and SIRIUS/XM source in AUD mode,
switches the seek mode.
NAV| Displays the current position.
6| Cursor Key| DVD| Moves the cursor in the DVD menu.
NAV| Moves the cursor or scrolls the map.
7| ENTER| AUD, DVD| Performs the selected function.
NAV| • Registers the selected position.
• Performs the selected function.
8| ROUTE M| AUD| Screen mode changes each time you press this key during
video playback.
DVD| Returns to the DVD top menu.
NAV| Displays Route Option menu.
| Key Name| Location of the mode switch| Function
---|---|---|---
9| VOICE| AUD| Switches navigation display on/off.
DVD| Displays the DVD menu.
Turns the playback control on or off while playing VCD.
NAV| Speaks the voice guidance.
10| VIEW| AUD, DVD| Switches the AV source to be output.
NAV| Switches between 2D and 3D map displays.
11| MAP DIR| AUD, DVD| Switches the display angle each time it is
pressed.
NAV| Switches between the heading up navigation and north up navigation map
displays.
12| | AUD, DVD| Selects the folder to be played.
During radio, HD radio, and SIRIUS/XM source in AUD mode, switches the bands
to be received.
13| | AUD, DVD| Selects the track or file to be played.
During radio, HD radio, and SIRIUS/XM source in AUD mode, switches to
broadcast stations received by the unit.
14| Numeric Keypad| AUD| Specifies the number to search in direct
search.
For details on the direct search mode, see D ire c
t sea rc h mo d e
__**(P.91).
DVD| • Press [1] [2] to fast forward/backward. Switches the fast forward/
backward speed each time you press this key.
• Press [4] [5] to slow forward/backward. Switches the slow playback speed
each time you press this key.
DVD only
15*| +| DVD| Clears the number.
16| # BS| AUD, DVD| Switches to the direct search mode.
For details on the direct search mode, see D ire c t sea rc h mo d e __**(P.91)**.
17| AUDIO| DVD| Switches the voice language each time you press this
key.
18| CANCEL| DVD| Displays previous screen.
NAV| Cancels the operations.
19| SUBTITLE| DVD| Switches the subtitle language.
20| __| −| When a call comes in, answers the call.
21| ANGLE| DVD| Switches the picture angle each time you press this key.
22| Vol | −| Adjusts the volume.
23| ZOOM| DVD| Switches the zoom ratio (1, 2, 3, Off ) each time you
press this key.
24| 2 ZONE| AUD, DVD| Switches the Dual Zone function on and off.
25| R.VOL| −| Adjusts volume at rear when the Dual Zone function is on.
26| ATT| −| Lowers the volume by pressing the key once.
Restores the previous volume by pressing the key twice.
Troubleshooting
Problems And Solutions
If any trouble occurs, first check the following table for possible problems.
- Some functions of this unit may be disabled by some settings made on this unit.
- What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring.
About settings
Problem | Reason | Solution |
---|
• Cannot set up the subwoofer.
• Cannot set up subwoofer phase.
• No output from the subwoofer.
• Cannot set up the low pass filter.
• Cannot set up the high pass filter.| Subwoofer is not set to on.| Set the
subwoofer to on. See Speaker setup (P.81).
The dual zone function is enabled.| Set the dual zone function to off. See
Zone Control (P.87).
• Cannot select the output destination of the subsource in the dual zone.
• Cannot adjust the volume of the rear speakers.| The dual zone function is
disabled.| Set the dual zone function to on. See Zone Control (P.87).
• Cannot set up the equalizer.
• Cannot set up the crossover network.| The dual zone function is enabled.|
Set the dual zone function to off. See Zone Control (P.87).
“DSP Select” is set to “Bypass”.| Set “DSP Select” to “Through”. See DSP
select (P.84).
About audio operations
Problem | Reason | Solution |
---|---|---|
Radio reception is poor. | The car antenna is not extended. | Pull out the |
antenna all the way.
The antenna control wire is not connected.| Connect the wire correctly.
See “Connection” in the Quick Start Guide.
Cannot play audio files stored in a disc.| “CD Read” is set to “2”.| Set “CD
Read” to “1”. See Disc setup (P.27).
Cannot select a folder.| The random play function is enabled.| Turn off the
random function.
Cannot perform repeat play during VCD playback.| The PBC function is enabled.|
Turn off the PBC function.
The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead.| The disc is
quite dirty.| Clean the disc. See Precautions on handling discs (P.4).
The disc is severely scratched.| Try another disc instead.
The sound skips when an audio file is being played.| The disc is scratched or
dirty.| Clean the disc. See Precautions on handling discs (P.4).
The recording condition is bad.| Record the file again or use another disc.
Other
Problem | Reason | Solution |
---|---|---|
The Touch Sensor Tone doesn’t sound. | The preout jack is being used. | The |
Touch Sensor Tone cannot be output from the preout jack.
Error Messages
When you fail to operate the unit correctly, the cause of the failure appears
as the message on the screen.
Error Message | Cause | Solution |
---|---|---|
Protect | Protective circuit has been activated because a speaker cord has | |
shorted or it has come in contact with the car chassis. | Wire or insulate the |
speaker cord as appropriate and then push the
Hot Error| When the internal temperature of this unit rises to 60°C or more,
the protection circuit is activated and you may not be able to operate the
unit.| Use the unit again after reducing the temperature of the unit.
Mecha Error| The disc player is malfunctioning.| Eject the disc and try
inserting it again. Contact the Kenwood dealer if this indicator continues
blinking or the disc cannot be ejected.
Disc Error| An unplayable disc is inserted.| Change the disc. See Playable
Media And Files (P.98).
Read Error| The disc is quite dirty.| Clean the disc. See Precautions on
handling discs (P.4).
Disc is upside down.| Load the disc with the labeled side up.
Region Code Error| The disc you wanted to play has a region code that cannot
be played with this unit.| See Region Codes In The World (P.103) or try
another disc.
Parental Level Error| The disc you wanted to play has a higher level than the
parental level you set.| Set the parental level. See Parental level
(P.26).
Error 07–67| The unit is not operating correctly due to some reason or other.|
Push the unit’s Reset button. If the “Error 07−67” message does not disappear,
see your nearest Kenwood dealer.
No Device (USB device)| The USB device is selected as a source although no USB
device is connected.| Change the source to any source other than USB/iPod.
Connect a USB device, and change the source to USB again.
Disconnected (iPod, Bluetooth audio player)| The iPod/Bluetooth audio player
is selected as a source although no iPod/Bluetooth audio player is connected.|
Change the source to any source other than iPod/Bluetooth. Connect an
iPod/Bluetooth audio player, and change the source to iPod/ Bluetooth again.
No Media file| The connected USB device contains no playable audio file. Media
was played that doesn’t have data recorded that the unit can play.| See
Playable Media And Files (P.98) and try another
USB device.
Error Message| Cause| Solution
---|---|---
USB Device Error!!| The connected USB device is rated a current capacity
higher than the allowable limit.| Check the USB device. Some trouble may have
occurred to the connected USB device.
Change the source to any source other than USB. Remove the USB device.
Authorization Error| Connection to the iPod has failed.| • Remove the iPod
and then reconnect it.
• The unit does not support the iPod.
See Connectable iPod/iPhone (P.100).
Update your iPod| The iPod’s software is an older version which the unit can
not support.| The unit may not support the connected iPod model.
Confirm that the software for the iPod is the latest version.
See Connectable iPod/iPhone (P.100).
Navigation Error. Please turn on power again later.| The communication error
has occurred due to severely cold temperature.| Turn on power again after
warming your car interior.
CHECK SIRIUS| The unit cannot recognize the connected SIRIUS Tuner Box.| Check
the connection of the SIRIUS Tuner Box.
ANTENNA ERROR| Something is wrong with the antenna.| Check the connection of
the antenna.
ACQUIRING SIGNAL| The unit cannot receive any signal.| Move the vehicle to the
area where the unit can receive signal.
FIRMWARE UPDATING| Updating the firmware of SIRIUS tuner.| Operation is
invalid until the update is completed.
CHANNELS UPDATING **% COMPLETE| Updating the SIRIUS Channel Map.
SUBSCRIPTION UPDATED| Updating the subscription information.
INVALID CHANNEL| The selected channel is invalid.| Select a different channel.
CALL
888-539-SIRIUS TO SUBSCRIBE
| The selected channel is not subscribed.| Call the displayed number for
subscription.
Check XM Tuner| The unit cannot recognize the connected XM Tuner.| Check the
connection of the XM Tuner.
No Signal| The unit cannot receive any signal.| Check the connection of the
antenna.
Check Antenna| Something is wrong with the antenna.| Check the connection of
the antenna.
Ch Unavailable| The selected channel is invalid.| Select a different channel.
Ch Unauthorized| The selected channel is not subscribed.| Call your nearest
Kenwood dealer.
Channel Off Air| The broadcast of the selected channel has finished.| Try
another channel.
Resetting The Unit
If the unit or the connected unit fails to operate properly, reset the unit.
- Press the
button.
The unit returns to factory settings.
NOTE
- Disconnect the USB device before pressing the
button. Pressing the button with the USB device connected can damage the data stored in the USB device. For how to disconnect the USB device, see How To Play Media (P.13). - When the unit is turned on after resetting, the Initial SETUP screen appears. See Initial setup (P.11).
Appendix
Playable Media And Files
You can play various kinds of media and files on this unit.
List of playable discs
Disc types | Standard | Support | Remark |
---|---|---|---|
DVD | DVD Video | Ο | |
DVD Audio | × | ||
DVD-VR | × | ||
DVD-R*1 | Ο | • MP3/WMA/AAC/MPEG1/MPEG2/DivX*2 playback |
• Multi-border/Multisession playback (Playback depends on authoring
conditions)
DVD-RW| Ο|
DVD+R| Ο|
DVD+RW| Ο|
DVD-R DL (Dual layer)| Ο| Only video format
DVD+R DL (Double layer)| Ο
DVD-RAM| ×|
CD| Music CD1| Ο| CD-TEXT
CD-ROM| Ο| • MP3/WMA/AAC/MPEG1/MPEG2/DivX2 playback
• Multisession is supported.
• Packet write is not supported.
CD-R| Ο
CD-RW| Ο
DTS-CD| Ο|
Video CD (VCD)| Ο|
Super video CD| ×|
Photo CD| ×|
CD-EXTRA| Δ| Only music CD session can be played.
HDCD| Ο|
CCCD| ×|
Others| Dualdisc| ×|
Super audio CD| Δ| Only CD layer can be played.
1 Incompatible with 8 cm (3 inch) discs.
2 Available only for Central and South America sales area.
Ο : Playback is possible.
Δ : Playback is partly possible.
× : Playback is impossible.
NOTE
-
When buying DRM enabled contents, check the Registration Code in the DivX setup (P.43). Each time a file with the displayed code is played and protected against copying, the code changes.
-
DivX can be played only from a DVD disc media.
-
Use of DualDisc
When playing a “DualDisc” on this unit, the surface of the disc that is not played may be scratched while the disc is inserted or ejected. Since the music CD surface does not conform to the CD standard, playback may be impossible.
(A “DualDisc” is a disc with one surface containing DVD standard signals and the other surface containing music CD signals.) -
About disc format
The disc format should be the one of the following.
• ISO 9660 Level 1/2
• Joliet
• Romeo
• Long file name
About files
The following audio, video, and picture files are supported.
- Audio files
• AAC-LC (.m4a)
• MP3 (.mp3)
• WMA (.wma)
• Linear PCM (WAVE) (.wav)
*Mass-storage-class USB device only
NOTE
-
If music of normal CD and other playback systems are recorded in the same disc, only the playbacksystem recorded at the first setout is played.
-
WMA and AAC of which is covered with DRM cannot be played.
-
Although the audio files are complied with the standards listed above, the play may beimpossible depending on the types or conditions of media or device.
-
An online manual about audio files is put on the site, www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/audiofile/.
On this online manual, detailed information and notes which are not written in this manual are provided. Make sure to read through the online manual as well. -
Video files
• MPEG1 (.mpg, .mpeg, .m1v)
• MPEG2 (.mpg, .mpeg, .m2v)
• DivX (.divx, .div, .avi)
• H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (.mp4, .m4v)
Mass-storage-class USB device only
• WMV 9 (.wmv, .m2ts)
Mass-storage-class USB device only -
Picture files
Only picture files in USB device can be displayed.
Files stored in disc media is not supported.
• JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg)
• PNG (.png)
• BMP (.bmp)
NOTE
• BMP and PNG can be set only as wallpaper. -
Playing order of files
In the example of folder/file tree shown below, the files are played in the order from 1 to 10.
Connectable iPod/iPhone
The following models can be connected to this unit.
You can control an iPod/iPhone from this unit by connecting an iPod/iPhone
(commercial product) with Dock connector using an optional accessory iPod
connection cable (KCA-iP202). The word “iPod” appearing in this manual
indicates the iPod/iPhone connected with the KCA-iP202 (optional accessory).
Made for
- iPod nano (6th generation)
- iPod nano (5th generation)
- iPod nano (4th generation)
- iPod nano (3rd generation)
- iPod nano (2nd generation)
- iPod nano (1st generation)
- iPod with video
- iPod classic
- iPod touch (4th generation)
- iPod touch (3rd generation)
- iPod touch (2nd generation)
- iPod touch (1st generation)
- iPhone 4
- iPhone 3GS
- iPhone 3G
- iPhone
NOTE
-
For the conformity information on iPod/iPhone software, access www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ipod/.
-
By connecting your iPod/iPhone to this unit with an optional accessory iPod connection cable (KCA-iP202), you can supply power to your iPod/ iPhone as well as charge it while playing music. However, the power of this unit must be on.
-
If you start playback after connecting the iPod, the music that has been played by the iPod is played first.
In this case, “Reading” is displayed without displaying a folder name, etc. Changing thebrowse item will display a correct title, etc. -
When the iPod is connected to this unit, “KENWOOD” or “✓” is displayed on the iPod to indicate that you cannot operate the iPod.
Usable USB device
You can use a mass-storage-class USB device on this unit.
The word “USB device” appearing in this manual indicates a flash memory device
and digital audio players can be recognized as mass-storage.
■ About file system
The file system should be the one of the following.
- FAT16
- FAT32
NOTE
- When the USB device is connected to this unit, itcan be charged through the USB cable.
- Install the USB device in the place where it will not affect safe driving.
- You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub and Multi Card Reader.
- Take backups of the audio files used with this unit. The files can be erased depending on the operating conditions of the USB device. We shall have no compensation for any damage arising from any erased data.
- No USB device comes with this unit. You need to purchase a commercially available USB device.
- When connecting the USB device, usage of the CA-U1EX (option) is recommended. (However, maximum supply current of CA-UIEX is 500mA.) Normal playback is not guaranteed when a cable other than the USB compatible cable is used.
Status Bar Indicator Items
Shown below is a list of indicators displayed on the status bar in the screen.
Current status of this unit is displayed on the bar.
■ General
ATT
The attenuator is active.
DUAL
The dual zone function is on.
TEL
Indicates the connection state of the Bluetooth hands-free unit.
- White: Connected
- Orange: Not connected
LOUD
The loudness control function is on.
■ DVD/CD
FO-REP
Folder repeat function is on.
IN
A disc is inserted.
- White: A Disc is inside the unit.
- Orange: Error at the disc player
VIDEO
Identifies the video file.
MUSIC
Identifies the music file.
RDM
The random function is on.
REP
The repeat function is on.
C-REP
The chapter repeat function is on.
T-REP
The title repeat function is on.
■ VCD
1chLL/2chLL
Identifies the left audio output of channel 1 or 2.
1chLR/2chLR
Identifies the monaural audio output of channel 1 or 2.
1chRR/2chRR
Identifies the right audio output of channel 1 or 2.
1chST/2chST
Identifies the stereo audio output of channel 1 or 2.
LL
Identifies the left audio output.
LR
Identifies the monaural audio output.
RR
Identifies the right audio output.
STEREO
Identifies the stereo audio output.
PBC
The PBC function is on.
SVCD
Identifies the Super Video CD.
VER1
The VCD version is 1.
VER2
The VCD version is 2.
REP
The repeat function is on.
■ USB
FO-REP
The folder repeat function is on.
VIDEO
Identifies the video file.
MUSIC
Identifies the music file.
PICTURE
Identifies the picture file.
RDM
The random function is on.
REP
The repeat function is on.
PLST
The play list mode is selected now.
■ iPod
MUSIC
Identifies the music file.
V IDEO
Identifies the video file.
RDM
The random function is on.
A-RDM
The album random function is on.
REP
The repeat function is on.
■ Tuner
AUTO1
Seek mode is set to AUTO1.
AUTO2
Seek mode is set to AUTO2.
MANUAL
Seek mode is set to MANUAL.
ST
A stereo broadcast is being received.
TI
Indicates the reception state of traffic information.
• White: TP is being received.
• Orange: TP is not being received.
CRSC
The CRSC (P.45) function is on.
■ HD Radio
AUTO1
Seek mode is set to AUTO1.
AUTO2
Seek mode is set to AUTO2.
MANUAL
Seek mode is set to MANUAL.
HD
HD Radio station is being received.
M/S
A multicast digital broadcast is being received.
ANALOG
An analog broadcast is being received.
DIGITAL
A digital broadcast is being received.
ST
A stereo broadcast is being received.
TAG
Tagging is enabled.
■ SIRIUS/XM
SCN
The channel scan function is on.
SEEK1
Seek mode is set to SEEK1.
SEEK2
Seek mode is set to SEEK2.
Region Codes In The World
The DVD players are given a region code according to the country or area it is
marketed, as shown in the following map.
■ DVD disc marks
Indicates a region number. The discs with this mark can be played with any DVD
player.
Indicates the number of audio languages recorded. Up to 8 languages can be
recorded in a movie. You can select a favorite language.
Indicates the number of subtitled languages recorded. Up to 32 languages can
be recorded.
If a DVD disc has scenes shot from multiple angles, you can select a favorite
angle.
Indicates the type of screen for the image. The left markindicates that a wide
image picture (16:9) is displayed on a standard TV set screen (4:3) with a
black band at both the top and bottom of the screen (letter box).
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Operation regulatory marks
With this DVD, some functions of this unit such as the play function may be restricted depending on the location where the DVD is playing. In this case, the following marks will appear on the screen. For more information, refer to the disc manual. -
Discs with limited period of use Do not leave discs with a limited period of use in this unit. If you load an already expired disc, you may not be able to remove it from this unit.
DVD Language Codes
Code | Language |
---|---|
aa | Afar |
ab | Abkhazian |
af | Afrikaans |
am | Amharic |
ar | Arabic |
as | Assamese |
ay | Aymara |
az | Azerbaijani |
ba | Bashkir |
be | Byelorussian |
bg | Bulgarian |
bh | Bihari |
bi | Bislama |
bn | Bengali, Bangla |
bo | Tibetan |
br | Breton |
ca | Catalan |
co | Corsican |
cs | Czech |
cy | Welsh |
da | Danish |
de | German |
dz | Bhutani |
el | Greek |
en | English |
eo | Esperanto |
es | Spanish |
et | Estonian |
eu | Basque |
fa | Persian |
fi | Finnish |
fj | Fiji |
fo | Faroese |
fr | French |
fy | Frisian |
ga | Irish |
gd | Scots Gaelic |
gl | Galician |
gn | Guarani |
gu | Gujarati |
ha | Hausa |
he | Hebrew |
hi | Hindi |
hr | Croatian |
hu | Hungarian |
hy | Armenian |
Code | Language |
--- | --- |
ia | Interlingua |
ie | Interlingue |
ik | Inupiak |
id | Indonesian |
is | Icelandic |
it | Italian |
ja | Japanese |
jv | Javanese |
ka | Georgian |
kk | Kazakh |
kl | Greenlandic |
km | Cambodian |
kn | Kannada |
ko | Korean |
ks | Kashmiri |
ku | Kurdish |
ky | Kirghiz |
la | Latin |
lb | Luxembourgish |
ln | Lingala |
lo | Laotian |
lt | Lithuanian |
lv | Latvian, Lettish |
mg | Malagasy |
mi | Maori |
mk | Macedonian |
ml | Malayalam |
mn | Mongolian |
mo | Moldavian |
mr | Marathi |
ms | Malay |
mt | Maltese |
my | Burmese |
na | Nauru |
ne | Nepali |
nl | Dutch |
no | Norwegian |
oc | Occitan |
om | (Afan) Oromo |
or | Oriya |
pa | Punjabi |
pl | Polish |
ps | Pashto, Pushto |
pt | Portuguese |
qu | Quechua |
rm | Rhaeto-Romance |
Code | Language |
--- | --- |
rn | Kirundi |
ro | Romanian |
ru | Russian |
rw | Kinyarwanda |
sa | Sanskrit |
sd | Sindhi |
sg | Sangho |
sh | Serbo-Croatian |
si | Singhalese |
sk | Slovak |
sl | Slovenian |
sm | Samoan |
sn | Shona |
so | Somali |
sq | Albanian |
sr | Serbian |
ss | Siswati |
st | Sesotho |
su | Sundanese |
sv | Swedish |
sw | Swahili |
ta | Tamil |
te | Telugu |
tg | Tajik |
th | Thai |
ti | Tigrinya |
tk | Turkmen |
tl | Tagalog |
tn | Setswana |
to | Tongan |
tr | Turkish |
ts | Tsonga |
tt | Tatar |
tw | Twi |
uk | Ukrainian |
ur | Urdu |
uz | Uzbek |
vi | Vietnamese |
vo | Volapuk |
wo | Wolof |
xh | Xhosa |
yo | Yoruba |
zh | Chinese |
zu | Zulu |
Specifications
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Monitor section
Picture Size
DNX7180, DNX7480BT
: 6.95 inches (diagonal) wide
: 156.6 mm (W) x 81.6 mm (H)
DNX6980, DNX6180, DNX6040EX, DNX6480BT,
DNX5180
: 6.1 inches (diagonal) wide
:136.2 mm (W) x 72 mm (H)
Display System
: Transparent TN LCD panel
Drive System
: TFT active matrix system
Number of Pixels
: 1,152,000 (800H x 480V x RGB)
Effective Pixels
: 99.99 %
Pixel Arrangement
: RGB striped arrangement
Back Lighting
: LED -
DVD player section
D/A Converter
: 24 bit
Audio Decoder
: Linear PCM/Dolby Digital/dts/MP3/WMA/AAC
Video Decoder
: MPEG1/ MPEG2/ DivX
Available only for Central and South America sales area
Wow & Flutter
: Below Measurable Limit
Frequency Response
DNX7180, DNX7480BT
Sampling frequency;
• 96 kHz : 20 – 20,000 Hz
• 48 kHz : 20 – 20,000 Hz
• 44.1 kHz : 20 – 20,000 Hz
DNX6980, DNX6180, DNX6040EX, DNX6480BT,
DNX5180
Sampling frequency;
• 96 kHz : 20 – 22,000 Hz
• 48 kHz : 20 – 22,000 Hz
• 44.1 kHz : 20 – 20,000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion
DNX7180, DNX7480BT
: 0.008 % (1 kHz)
DNX6980, DNX6180, DNX6040EX, DNX6480BT,
DNX5180
: 0.010 % (1 kHz)
S/N Ratio (dB)
: 98 dB (DVD-Video 96 kHz)
Dynamic Range
: 98 dB (DVD-Video 96 kHz)
Disc Format
: DVD-Video/ VIDEO-CD/ CD-DA
Sampling Frequency
: 44.1/48/96 kHz
Quantifying Bit Number
: 16/20/24 bit -
USB interface section
USB Standard
: USB 2.0 High speed
File System
: FAT 16/ 32
Maximum Power Supply Current
: 1A (5V)
D/A Converter
: 24 Bit
Video Decoder
: MPEG1/MPEG2/MPEG4/WMV/H.264
Audio Decoder
: MP3/ WMA/ AAC/ WAV (Linear PCM) -
Bluetooth section (Except DNX5180)
Technology
DNX7180, DNX7480BT
: Bluetooth Ver.2.1 + EDR Certified
DNX6980, DNX6180, DNX6040EX, DNX6480BT,
DNX5180
: Bluetooth 2.1 Certified
Frequency
: 2.402 – 2.480 GHz
Output Power
: +4dBm (MAX), 0dBm (AVE), Power Class2
Maximum Communication Range
: Line of sight approx. 10m (32.8 ft)
Profile
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HFP (Hands Free Profile)
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SPP (Serial Port Profile)
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HSP (Headset Profile)
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OPP (Object Push Profile)
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PBAP (Phonebook Access Profile)
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SYNC (Synchronization Profile)
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A2DP* (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
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AVRCP* (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile)
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Multi Profile support
DNX7180 and DNX7480BT only -
FM tuner section
Frequency Range
DNX7480BT, DNX6480BT
: 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz)
DNX7180, DNX6980, DNX6180, DNX6040EX, DNX5180
: 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz (200 kHz)
Usable Sensitivity (S/N : 30 dB)
: 9.3 dBf (0.8 μV/75 Ω)
Quieting Sensitivity (S/N : 50 dB)
: 15.2 dBf (1.6 μV/75 Ω)
Frequency Response (± 3.0 dB)
: 30 Hz – 15 kHz
S/N Ratio (dB)
: 70 dB (MONO)
Selectivity (± 400 kHz)
: ≥ 80 dB
Stereo Separation
DNX7180, DNX7480BT
: 35 dB (1 kHz)
DNX6980, DNX6180, DNX6040EX, DNX6480BT,
DNX5180
: 40 dB (1 kHz) -
AM tuner section
Frequency Range (10 kHz)
: 530 kHz – 1700 kHz
Usable Sensitivity
: 28 dBμ -
Video section
Color System of External Video Input
: NTSC/PAL
External Video Input Level (RCA/mini jack)
: 1 Vp-p/ 75 Ω
External Audio Max Input Level (RCA/mini jack)
: 2 V/ 25 kΩ
Video Output Level (RCA jacks)
: 1 Vp-p/ 75 Ω
Audio Output Level (RCA jacks)
: 1.2 V/ 10 kΩ -
Audio section
Maximum Power (Front & Rear)
: 50 W x 4
Full Bandwidth Power (Front & Rear) (4 Ω, 14.4 V, 1
% THD)
: 22 W x 4
Preout Level (V)
DNX7180, DNX7480BT
: 4 V/ 10 kΩ
DNX6980
: 5 V/ 10 kΩ
DNX6180, DNX6040EX, DNX6480BT, DNX5180
: 2 V/ 10 kΩ
Preout Impedance
DNX6980
: 80 Ω
DNX7180, DNX7480BT, DNX6180, DNX6040EX,
DNX6480BT, DNX5180
: ≤ 600 Ω
Speaker Impedance
: 4 – 8 Ω
Tone
(DNX6980, DNX6180, DNX6040EX, DNX6480BT, DNX5180)
Bass: 100Hz ± 10dB
Middle: 1kHz ± 10dB
Treble: 10kHz ± 10dB -
DSP section (DNX7180, DNX7480BT)
Graphics equalizer
Band: 5 Band
Frequency (BAND1 – 5)
: 62.5/250/1k/4k/16kHz
Gain
: -9/-8/-7/-6/-5/-4/-3/-2/-1/0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9 dB
X’over
High pass filter
Frequency: Through, 30/40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120
/150/180/ 220/ 250 Hz
Slope: -6/-12/-18/-24 dB/Oct.
Low pass filter
Frequency: 30/40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/180
/220/250 Hz, Through
Slope: -6/-12/-18/-24 dB/Oct.
Time alignment
Front/ Rear/ Subwoofer
: 0 – 14.4 ft (0.07 ft Step)
Position
: 0 – 5.58 ft (0.07 ft Step)
Subwoofer level
: -50 – +10 dB -
Navigation section
Receiver
: High-sensitivity GPS receiver
Reception Frequency
: 1575.42 MHz (C/A code)
Acquisition Times
Cold :
DNX5180: < 38 seconds
DNX7180, DNX7480BT,
DNX6980, DNX6180,
DNX6040EX, DNX6480BT: 38 seconds (typ)
(On average for a stationary receiver with a clear
view of the sky)
Accuracy
Position : < 10 meters, typical
Velocity : 0.05 m/sec. RMS
Position Method
: GPS
Antenna
: External GPS antenna -
External SW (DNX7180, DNX7480BT)
Maximum Power Supply Current
: 500 mA -
General
Operating Voltage
: 14.4 V (10.5 – 16 V allowable)
Maximum Current Consumption
: 15 A
Installation Dimensions (W x H x D)
DNX7180, DNX7480BT
: 182.0 x 112.0 x 163.0 mm
7-2/16 x 4-6/16 x 6-7/16 inch
DNX6980, DNX6180, DNX6040EX, DNX6480BT,
DNX5180
: 182.0 x 112.0 x 159.3 mm
7-2/16 x 4-6/16 x 6-4/16 inch
Operational Temperature Range
: -10 °C – +60 °C
Storage Temperature Range
: -20 °C – +85 °C
Weight
DNX7180, DNX7480BT: 2.50 kg (5.4 lbs)
DNX6980, DNX6180,
DNX6040EX, DNX6480BT,
DNX5180: 2.0 kg (4.4 lbs)
NOTE
- Although the effective pixels for the liquid crystal panel is given as 99.99% or more, 0.01% of pixels may not light or may light incorrectly.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
About This Unit
■ Copyrights
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The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Kenwood Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
-
The “AAC” logo is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories.
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“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance. iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation registered in the U.S., Japan and other countries.
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This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited.
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Ready to receive HD Radio™ broadcasts when connected to the KTC-HR300/ KTCHR200, sold separately.
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks & DTS 2.0 Channel and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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ABOUT DIVX VIDEO:
DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified® device that plays DivX video. Visit divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video. -
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND:
This DivX Certified® device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com for more information on how to complete your registration. -
DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are registered trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.
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About PANDORA® internet radio:
The requirements for listening to the PANDORA® Internet radio are as follows: -
Use an Apple iPhone or iPod touch running under iOS3 or later.
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Install the latest version of the PANDORA® application on your iPhone. (Search for “PANDORA” in the Apple iTunes App Store to find and install the most current version.)
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Create an account with PANDORA®. (If you are not already a registered user, an account can be established at www.pandora.com.)
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Internet connection by 3G, EDGE, or WiFi.
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iPhone connected to this unit with a KCA-IP202.
NOTE -
The PANDORA service is available only in the U.S.
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Because PANDORA® internet radio is a third-party service, the specifications are subject to change wihtout prior notice. Accordingly, compatibility may be impaired or some or all of the services may become unavailable.
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Some PANDORA® functionality cannot be operated from this unit.
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For issues using the PANDORA® application, please contact Pandora at pandora-support@pandora.com
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PANDORA, the PANDORA logo, and the Pandora trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission.
■ FCC WARNING
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or
modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the
modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could
lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or
modification is made.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment may cause harmful interference to
radio communications, if it is not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
DNX7180/DNX6980/DNX6180/DNX6040EX:
■ IC (Industry Canada) Notice
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)This device may not cause interference, and
(2)this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
The term “IC: ” before the certification/ registration number only signifies
that the Industry Canada technical specification were met.
DNX7180:
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Contains Transmitter Module
FCC ID: RKXCK5050NEW -
Contains Transmitter Module
IC: 5119A-CK5050NEW
DNX6980/DNX6180/DNX6040EX:
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Contains Transmitter Module
FCC ID: RKXCK5000NVIA -
Contains Transmitter Module
IC: 5119A-CK5000NVIA
DNX7180/DNX6980/DNX6180/DNX6040EX/ DNX5180:
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
In compliance with Federal Regulations, following are reproductions of labels
on, or inside the product relating to laser product safety.
Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN
KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS NO.21 CFR
1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J.
Location: Top plate
DNX7480BT/DNX6480BT:
■ The marking of products using lasers
The label is attached to the chassis/case and says that the component uses laser beams that have been classified as Class 1. It means that the unit is utilizing laser beams that are of a weaker class. There is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the unit.
■ CALIFORNIA, USA
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains
Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply.
See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
References
- Play DivX files. Free video software to play, convert and cast video.
- DivX Device Registration - Free DivX Video Software
- dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
- Audio File | Kenwood
- Bluetooth Compatibility List | Kenwood
- iPod and iPhone Compatibility List | Kenwood
- KENWOOD USA
- Music and Podcasts, Free and On-Demand | Pandora
- Manual-Hub.com – Free PDF manuals!
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