KENWOOD DPX794BH Double DIN Sized CD Receiver User Guide

: June 6, 2024
: KENWOOD

KENWOOD DPX794BH Double DIN Sized CD Receiver

For your records
Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the product.
Model DPX794BH/DPX594BT/DPX560BT/DPX524BT/DPX504BT/DPX304MBT
Serial number

US Residents Only

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For detailed operations and information, refer to the INSTRUCTION MANUAL on the following website: <www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/>

(For DPX794BH/DPX594BT / DPX560BT/DPX524BT /DPX504BT )
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.

JVCKENWOOD Corporation
2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI,
HACHIOJI-SHI, TOKYO, JAPAN

THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21CFR SUBCHAPTER J IN EFFECT AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE.
Location: Top Plat

FCC CAUTION

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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 generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 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.

Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: KENWOOD
Products: DUAL DIN SIZED CD RECEIVER
Model Name: DPX794BH/DPX594BT/DPX560BT/DPX524BT/DPX504BT
Products: DUAL DIN SIZED DIGITAL MEDIA RECEIVER Model Name: DPX304MBT
Responsible Party: JVCKENWOOD USA CORPORATION 2201 East Dominguez Street, Long Beach, CA 90810, U.S.A. PHONE: 639-9000310

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:

(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

IC (Industry Canada) Caution
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause interference.
This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Contains Bluetooth Module
FCC ID: ZWY88112
IC ID: 12033A-88112

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

CAUTION
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20 cm or more away from person’s body.

SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT

The software embedded in the Product (hereinafter the “Licensed Software”) provided by Licensor is copyrighted to or sublicensable by the Licensor, and this Agreement provides for the terms and conditions which Users shall follow in order to use the Licensed Software.

The User shall use the Licensed Software by agreeing with the terms of this Software License Agreement. This Agreement shall be deemed completed at the time the User (hereinafter the “User”) initially used the Product in which the “Licensed Software” is embedded.

The Licensed Software may include the software which has been licensed to the Licensor directly or indirectly from any third party. In such case, some third parties require the Users to follow their conditions for use separately from this Software License Agreement. Such software shall not be subject to this Agreement, and the Users are urged to read the “Important Notice concerning the Software” to be provided separately below.

Article 1 General Provision
The Licensor shall grant to the User a non-exclusive and non-transferable (other than the exceptional case referred to in Article 3, Paragraph 1) licensed to use the Licensed Software within the country of the User. (the country where the User bought the Product (hereinafter the “Country”)

Article 2 License

The license granted under this Agreement shall be the right to use the Licensed Software in the Product.
The User shall not duplicate, copy, modify, add, translate or otherwise alter, or lease the Licensed Software and any related documents, whether in whole or in part.
The use of the Licensed Software shall be limited to personal purpose, and the Licensed Software shall not be distributed, licensed or sub-licensed whether it is for commercial purpose or not.
The User shall use the Licensed Software according to the directions described in the operation manual or help file, and is prohibited to use or duplicate any data in a manner violating the Copyright Law or any other laws and regulations by applying whole or a part of the Licensed Software.

Article 3 Conditions for Grant of License

When the User transfers the Product, it may also transfer the license to use the Licensed Software embedded in the Product (including any related materials, updates and upgrades) on condition that no original, copies or related materials continue in the possession of the User, and that the User shall cause the transferee to comply with this Software License Agreement.
The User shall not carry out reverse engineering, disassembling, decompiling or any other code analysis works in connection with the Licensed Software.

Article 4 Right pertaining to the Licensed Software
Any and all copyrights and other rights pertaining to the Licensed Software and related documents shall belong to the Licensor or the original holder of the right who granted to the Licensor the license or sublicense for the Licensed Software (hereinafter the “Original Rightholder”), and the User shall not be entitled to any right other than the license granted hereunder, in respect of the Licensed Software and any related documents.

Article 5 Indemnification of Licensor

Neither the Licensor nor the Original Rightholder shall be liable for any damage incurred by the User or any third party due to the exercise of the license granted to the User under this Agreement, unless otherwise restricted by law.
The Licensor will offer no guarantee for the merchantability, convertibility and consistency with certain objective of the Licensed Software.

Article 6 Liability to Third Party
If any dispute has arisen with any third party due to an infringement upon a copyright, patent or any other intellectual property right that was caused by the User’s use of the Licensed Software, the User shall settle such dispute at its own cost and hold the Licensor and the Original Rightholder harmless from any inconvenience it may cause.

Article 7 Confidentiality
The User shall keep the confidentiality of such portion of the Licensed Software, related documents thereof or any other information to be granted under this Agreement, as well as the conditions of this Agreement as has not yet entered the public domain, and shall not disclose or divulge the same to any third party without approval of the Licensor.

Article 8 Termination
In case the User falls under any of the events described in the following items, the Licensor may immediately terminate this Agreement or claim that the User compensates for the damage incurred by the Licensor due to such event:

(1) when the User violated any provision of this Agreement; or
(2) when a petition has been filed against the User for an attachment, provisional attachment, provisional disposition or any other compulsory execution.

Article 9 Destruction of the Licensed Software
If this Agreement is terminated pursuant to the provision of Article 8, the User shall destroy the Licensed Software, any related documents and copies thereof within two (2) weeks from such date of termination.

Article 10 Protection of Copyright

The copyright and all the other intellectual property rights relating to the Licensed Software shall belong to the Licensor and the Original Rightholder, and in no event shall they be under the ownership of the User.
The User shall, whenever it uses the Licensed Software, comply with any laws relating to the copyright and other intellectual property rights.

Article 11 Export Restriction

It is prohibited to export the Licensed Software and any related documents outside the country
of the User (including transmission thereof outside the country of the User via Internet of other communication tools).
The User shall understand that the Licensed Software shall be subject to the export restrictions adopted by the country of User and any other countries.
The User shall agree that the software will be subject to any and all applicable international and domestic laws (including the export control regulation of the country of User and any other countries, and any restrictions concerning the end-users, the use by end-users and importing countries to be provided by the country of User and any other countries, and any other governmental authorities).

Article 12 Miscellaneous

In the event any part of this Agreement is invalidated by operation of law, the residual provisions shall continue in force.
Matters not stipulated in this Agreement or any ambiguity or question raised in the construction of this Agreement shall be provided or settled upon good-faith consultation between the Licensor and the User.
The Licensor and the User hereby agree that this Agreement is governed by the laws of Japan, and any dispute arising from, and relating to the rights and obligations under, this Agreement shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court for its first instance.

Important Notice concerning the Software

jansson
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Installation/Connection

This section is for the professional installer.
For safety’s sake, leave wiring and mounting to professionals. Consult the car audio dealer.

WARNING

The unit can only be used with a 12 V DC power supply, negative ground.
Disconnect the battery’s negative terminal before wiring and mounting.
Do not connect Battery wire (yellow) and Ignition wire (red) to the car chassis or Ground wire (black) to prevent a short circuit.
To prevent short circuit:
- Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape.
- Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s chassis again after installation.
- Secure the wires with cable clamps and wrap vinyl tape around the wires that comes into contact with metal parts to protect the wires.

CAUTION

Install this unit in the console of your vehicle. Do not touch the metal parts of this unit during and shortly after use of the unit. Metal parts such as the heat sink and enclosure become hot.
Do not connect the wires of speakers to the car chassis or Ground wire (black), or connect them in parallel.
Mount the unit at an angle of less than 30º.
If your vehicle wiring harness does not have the ignition terminal, connect Ignition wire (red) to the terminal on the vehicle’s fuse box which provides 12 V DC power supply and is turned on and off by the ignition key.
Keep all cables away from heat dissipate metal parts.
After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps, blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.
If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires are not touching car’s chassis, then replace the old fuse with one that has the same rating.

Basic procedure

Remove the key from the ignition switch, then disconnect the terminal of the car battery.
Connect the wires properly. See “Wiring connection” on page 3.
Install the unit to your car. See the following “Installing the unit (in-dash mounting)”.
Connect the terminal of the car battery.
Press B SRC to turn on the power.
Reset the unit. See “How to reset” on page 4.

(For DPX794BH/DPX594BT / DPX524BT)
Installing the unit (in-dash mounting)

Basic procedure

Installing the unit (without mounting sleeve)

For DPX794BH/DPX594BT / DPX524BT : Remove the mounting sleeve and trim plate from the unit.
Align the holes in the unit (on both sides) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with screws (supplied).

Installing the unit

Use only the specified screws. Using wrong screws might damage the unit.

Removing the unit
(For DPX794BH/DPX594BT / DPX524BT)

Removing the unit

Part list
(Parts supplied for DPX794BH/DPX594BT / DPX524BT) (Parts supplied for all models)

(A) Mounting sleeve (×1)
(B) Trim plate (×1)
(C) Trim plate (only for Toyota car) (×1)
(D) Extraction key (×2)
(E) Round head screw (×6)(M5 × 8 mm)
(F) Flat head screw (×6)
(M5 × 8 mm)
(G) Wiring harness (×1)

Wiring connection

a Brown: To connect the Kenwood navigation system, refer your navigation manual
b Blue/white: To the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier or to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle
c Light blue/yellow: To the steering wheel remote control adapter
d Red: Ignition 12 V
e Yellow: Battery 12 V
f Black: Ground
g White +, White/black -: Front speaker (left)
h Gray +, Gray/black -: Front speaker (right)
i Green +, Green/black -: Rear speaker (left)
j Purple +, Purple/black -: Rear speaker (right)

Before Use

IMPORTANT

To ensure proper use, please read through this Guide before using this product. It is especially important that you read and observe Warnings and Cautions in this Guide.
Please keep the Guide in a safe and accessible place for future reference.

WARNING Do not operate any function that takes your attention away from safe driving.

CAUTION Volume setting:

Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds outside the car to prevent accidents.
Lower the volume before playing digital sources to avoid damaging the speakers by the sudden increase of the output level.

General:

Avoid using the external device if it might hinder safe driving.
Make sure all important data has been backed up. We shall bear no responsibility for any loss of recorded data.
Never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit to prevent a short circuit.
(Except for DPX304MBT ): If a disc error occurs due to condensation on the laser lens, eject the disc and wait for the moisture to evaporate.
Depending on the types of cars, the antenna will automatically extend when you turn on the unit with the antenna control wire connected. Turn off the unit or change the source to STANDBY when parking at a low ceiling area.

Basics

Faceplate

Loading slot
Volume knob
Display window*
Eject button
USB input terminal
Auxiliary input jack
DPX794BH: USB cable from the rear of the unit (USB input terminal).

Only for illustration purpose.

Getting Started

Select the display language and cancel the demonstration
When you turn on the power for the first time (or [FACTORY RESET] is set to [YES]), the display shows: “SEL LANGUAGE”> “PRESS”> “VOLUME KNOB”

Turn the volume knob to select [ENG] (English) / [SPA] (Spanish) / [FRE] (French), then press the knob.
[ENG] is selected for the initial setup.
Then, the display shows: “CANCEL DEMO” “PRESS” “VOLUME KNOB”.
Press the volume knob again.
[YES] is selected for the initial setup.
Press the volume knob again. “DEMO OFF” appears.

Set the clock and date

Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].
Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK], then press the knob.
To adjust the clock
Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK ADJUST], then press the knob.
Turn the volume knob to make the settings, then press the knob.
Set the time in the order of “Hour” “Minute”.
Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK FORMAT], then press the knob.
Turn the volume knob to select [12H] or [24H], then press the knob.
To set the date
Turn the volume knob to select [DATE FORMAT], then press the knob.
Turn the volume knob to select [DD/MM/YY] or [MM/DD/YY], then press the knob.
Turn the volume knob to select [DATE SET], then press the knob.
Turn the volume knob to make the settings, then press the knob.
Set the date in the order of “Day”> “Month” > “Year” or “Month” > “Day” > “Year”.
Press and hold to exit.
To return to the previous setting item, press

Set the other optional settings
You can only set the following items while the unit is in STANDBY source.

Press B SRC repeatedly to enter STANDBY.
Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].
Turn the volume knob to select an item (page 6), then press the knob.
Repeat step 3 until the desired item is selected or activated.
Press and hold to exit.

To return to the previous setting item, press

Default: [XX]

[SYSTEM]

[KEY BEEP] [ON] : Activates the keypress tone. ; [OFF]: Deactivates.
[FACTORY RESET] [YES]: Resets the settings to default (except the stored station). ;

[NO] : Cancels.

[ENGLISH]|

Select the display language for [FUNCTION] menu and music information if applicable.

By default, [ENGLISH] is selected.

[ESPANOL]
[FRANCAIS]

HD Radio™ Tuner/Radio

For DP794BH, you can tune in to both conventional and HD Radio broadcasts.

Search for a station or channel

Press B SRC repeatedly to select HD RADIO/RADIO.
Press BAND repeatedly to select FM1/FM2/FM3/AM.
Press S / T to search for a station or channel.

Settings in memory
You can store up to 18 stations for FM, 6 stations for AM and 18 channels for HD Radio.
Store a station or channel
While listening to a station/channel….
Press and hold one of the number buttons (1 to 6).

Select a stored station or channel
Press one of the number buttons (1 to 6).

CD/USB/iPod

Start playback
The source changes automatically and playback starts when you load a disc or attach a device (USB device/ iPod/iPhone) to the USB input terminal.

Audio player via Bluetooth

Functions Settings

Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].
Turn the volume knob to select an item, then press the knob.
Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected or activated.
Press and hold to exit.

Refer to the INSTRUCTION MANUAL on the following website for the detailed explanation of each item: <www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/>
The availability of each item vary depending on the model.

[FUNCTION] menu items

[AUDIO CONTROL] : Sets your preferred audio settings. [DISPLAY] : Sets your preferred control for the display window. [TUNER SETTING] : Settings for HD radio or radio source. [SIRIUS XM] : Settings for Sirius XM tuner. [USB] : Settings for using a USB device. [BT MODE] : Settings for using a Bluetooth device. [REMOTE APP] : Settings for using smartphone to control this unit. [MIC GAIN] : Sets the sensitivity of the microphone. [NR LEVEL] : Adjusts the noise reduction level. [ECHO CANCEL]* : Adjusts the echo cancellation delay time. [SYSTEM] : Settings for this unit. [CLOCK] : Adjusts the clock. [ENGLISH] : Selects language for the menu and music information. [ESPANOL] : Selects language for the menu and music information. [FRANCAIS] : Selects language for the menu and music information. [DEMO MODE] : Activates or deactivates the display demonstration

Examples of some well-used settings

Subwoofer Level Setting

Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].
Turn the volume knob to select [AUDIO CONTROL], then press the knob.
Turn the volume knob to select [SUBWOOFER SET], then press the knob.
Turn the volume knob to select [SW SET ON], then press the knob.
Turn the volume knob to select [SUB-W LEVEL], then press the knob.
Turn the volume knob to adjust the subwoofer level, then press the knob.
Press and hold to exit.

Illumination Color Setting

You can set your preferred illumination color for each zone.

Illumination Color Setting

Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].
Turn the volume knob to select [DISPLAY], then press the knob.
Turn the volume knob to select [COLOR SELECT], then press the knob.
Turn the volume knob to select a zone ([ALL ZONE], [LCD DISPLAY], [KEY 1], [KEY 2]), then press the knob.
Turn the volume knob to select a color for the selected zone, then press the knob.
[INITIAL COLOR]/[VARIABLE SCAN]/[CUSTOM R/G/B]/ [RED1]/[RED2]/[RED3]/[PURPLE1]/[PURPLE2]/[PURPLE3]/[PURPLE4]/[BLUE1]/[BLUE2]/[BLUE3]/[SKYBLUE1]/
[SKYBLUE2]/[LIGHTBLUE]/[AQUA1]/[AQUA2]/[GREEN1]/[GREEN2]/[GREEN3]/[YELLOWGREEN1]/[YELLOWGREEN2]/[YELLOW]/[ORANGE1]/[ORANGE2]/[ORANGERED]
Repeat step 4 and step 5 to set color for other zones.
Press and hold to exit.

Other Information

For playback operations of AUX, Spotify, Pandora®, SiriusXM® Radio, AMAZON ALEXA sources, refer to the INSTRUCTION MANUAL on the following website: <www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/>

The availability of each source vary depending on the model.

Note for specifications Bluetooth Frequency Range:
2.402 GHz — 2.480 GHz
Bluetooth RF Output Power (E.I.R.P.):
+4 dBm (MAX), Power Class 2 Speaker Impedance:
4 Ω — 8 Ω
Operating Voltage: 12 V DC car battery

Bluetooth®

Depending on the Bluetooth version, operating system and the firmware version of your mobile phone, Bluetooth features may not work with this unit.
Be sure to turn on the Bluetooth function of the device to make the following operations.
Signal conditions vary depending on the surroundings.

Connect the microphone
Connect the supplied microphone to the microphone input terminal/jack on the rear panel.

Connect the microphone

Pair and connect a Bluetooth device for the first time

Press B SRC to turn on the unit.
Search and select the name of your receiver (“DPX794BH”/“DPX594BT”/“DPX560BT”/“DPX524BT”/“DPX504BT”/“DPX304MBT”) on the Bluetooth device.
“PAIRING” “PASS XXXXXX” “Device name” “PRESS” “VOLUME KNOB” appears on the display.
For some Bluetooth devices, you may need to enter the Personal Identification Number (PIN) code immediately after searching.
Press the volume knob to start pairing.
“PAIRING OK” appears when pairing is completed.