DDX7051BT DDX794 DDX774BH DDX751WBTL DDX594 DDX574BH DDX517BT DDX417BT DDX394 MONITOR WITH DVD RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Take the time to read through this instruction manual. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best performance from your new DVD-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.
CONTENTS BEFORE USE............................................................ 2 How to reset your unit.................................................... 3 INITIAL SETTINGS .................................................. 4 Initial setup ......................................................................... 4 Setting the security function ....................................... 4 Clock settings .................................................................... 6 BASICS ............................
BEFORE USE For DDX794/DDX774BH/DDX594/DDX574BH/DDX394: V 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, the following are reproductions of labels on, or inside the product relating to laser product safety. JVC KENWOOD Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI, TOKYO, JAPAN THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21CFR SUBCHAPTER J IN EFFECT AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE.
INITIAL SETTINGS (Page 47) Initial setup When you power on the unit for the first time or reset the unit, the initial setting screen appears. • You can also change the settings on the screen. (Page 70) 1 Perform the initial settings. • You can change the page to display more ]/[ ]. items by pressing [ Configure the settings to display the picture from the connected rear view camera. Change the display design.
INITIAL SETTINGS 3 Display the screen. • You can change the page to display more items by pressing [ ]/[ ]. 4 Enter a four-digit number (1), then confirm the entry (2). • To clear the registered security code, perform steps 1 and 2. On step 3, press [CLR] to display screen. Then, enter the current security code to clear and press [Enter]. • When the unit has been reset or disconnected from the battery, you are required to enter the security code.
INITIAL SETTINGS Clock settings 3 Set the clock time. 4 Finish the procedure. 1 Display the Home screen. On the monitor panel: DDX7051BT/DDX794/ DDX774BH DDX751WBTL * DDX594/DDX574BH/ DDX517BT/DDX417BT/ DDX394 2 Display the screen. • You can also display the setting screen by touching the clock area on the Home screen. 6 Synchronizes the clock time with the connected navigation unit. FM RBDS. Sets the clock manually.
BASICS Component names and functions V Caution on the volume setting: Digital devices produce very little noise compared with other sources. Lower the volume before playing these digital sources to avoid damaging the speakers by sudden increase of the output level. DDX7051BT/DDX794/DDX774BH DDX7051BT DDX794/ DDX774BH 5 B HOME button • Displays the Home screen. (Press) (Page 11) • Turns on the power. (Press) (Page 9) • Turns off the power. (Hold) (Page 9) 6 MENU/ATT button • Pops up the short-cut menu.
BASICS DDX594/DDX574BH/DDX394 1 Reset button/Power indicator/Security indicator • Resets the unit. (Page 3) • Lights up while the unit is turned on. • Flashes when the security function is activated. (Page 5) 2 M (Eject) button Ejects the disc. (Page 14) 3 Loading slot 4 B HOME button • Displays the Home screen. (Press) (Page 11) • Turns on the power. (Press) (Page 9) • Turns off the power. (Hold) (Page 9) 5 CAM/DISP OFF button • Displays the picture from the connected camera.
BASICS R Adjusting the volume Common operations To adjust the volume (00 to 35) DDX7051BT/ DDX794/DDX774BH R Turning on the power DDX7051BT/DDX794/ DDX774BH DDX751WBTL To attenuate the sound (only for DDX7051BT/ DDX794/DDX774BH/DDX751WBTL/DDX594/ DDX574BH/DDX394) DDX7051BT/DDX794/ DDX774BH (Hold) DDX751WBTL DDX751WBTL (Hold) DDX594/DDX574BH/ DDX517BT/DDX417BT/ DDX394 DDX517BT/ DDX417BT DDX594/DDX574BH/ DDX394 (Hold) R Turning off the power The ATT indicator lights up.
BASICS R Adjusting the panel angle (only for DDX7051BT/DDX794/DDX774BH/ DDX751WBTL) R Putting the unit in standby 1 Display all playback sources and items. On the Home screen: On the monitor panel (only for DDX794/DDX774BH/ DDX594/DDX574BH/DDX394): DDX794/DDX774BH 1 Display the screen. DDX594/DDX574BH/ DDX394 On the Home screen: • You can change the page to display more ]/[ ].
BASICS Common operating buttons: 1 Displays/hides short-cut source selection buttons. (Page 13) 2 Displays the other operation button window.* * Does not appear when there are no other operation buttons other than those currently shown on the source control screen. 1 2 Home screen Displays the source control screen and settings screen. • To display the Home screen, press B HOME on the monitor panel. • You can arrange the items to display on the Home screen.
BASICS Selecting the playback source On the Home screen: • You can change the page to display more items by pressing [ ]/[ ]. – The current page is indicated by the page indicator at the bottom of the screen. 12 [NAV]*1 Displays the navigation screen when a navigation unit is connected. (Page 52) [DISC] Plays a disc. (Page 14) [USB] Plays files on a USB device. (Page 19) [BT Audio] Plays a Bluetooth audio player.
BASICS Using short-cut buttons To hide the short-cut buttons 2 Select an item to jump to. R Using short-cut source selection buttons While displaying the source control screen, you can use the short-cut buttons to go to the items on the Home screen indicated below. R Using the pop-up short-cut menu While displaying the source control screen, you can jump to another screen from the pop-up short-cut menu. 1 Display the pop-up short-cut menu.
DISCS Playing a disc • If a disc does not have a disc menu, all tracks on it will be played repeatedly until you change the source or eject the disc. • For playable disc types/file types, see page 86. R Inserting a disc Insert a disc with the label side facing up. DDX7051BT/ DDX794/ DDX774BH • If “ ” appears on the screen, the unit cannot accept the operation you have tried to do. – In some cases, without showing “ ,” operations will not be accepted.
DISCS Operation buttons • Available buttons on the screen and operations differ depending on the type of disc/file being played back. Displays the other operation button [ ] window. • To hide the window, press [ ]. Displays the screen. ] [ (Page 62) Displays the folder/track list. [ ] (Page 16) [S] [T] • Selects a chapter/track. (Press) • Reverse/forward search. (Hold) • Plays in slow-motion during pause. (Hold) Starts/pauses playback. [IW] Selects Random playback mode.
DISCS R Selecting a folder/track on the list R Video menu operations 1 You can display the video control menu during video playback. • The operation buttons disappear when the screen is touched or when no operation is done for about 5 seconds. [ MENU] [T MENU] [Highlight] [CUR] 2 Select the folder (1), then the item in the selected folder (2). • Repeat the procedure until you select the desired track.
DISCS For VCD [ MENU] [Audio] [Direct] [Return] [ZOOM] [Aspect] [PictureAdjust] To select a track directly on a VCD • When playing a VCD with PBC activated, stop playback to deactivate the PBC function, then use the direct selection buttons to select a track number. Displays the disc menu. Selects the audio channel (ST: stereo, L: left, R: right). Displays/hides the direct selection buttons. (See the right column.) Displays the previous screen or menu. Displays the picture size selection screen.
DISCS Settings for disc playback— 1 R Setting items Select the initial disc menu language. (Initial: English) (Page 88) Select the initial subtitle language or turn subtitles off (Off). (Initial: English) (Page 88) Select the initial audio language. (Initial: English) (Page 88) You can change the dynamic range while playing using Dolby Digital software. • Wide: Select this to enjoy a powerful sound at a low volume level with its full dynamic range.
USB Connecting a USB device You can connect a USB mass storage class device such as a USB memory, Digital Audio Player etc. to the unit. • For details about connecting USB devices, see page 82. • You cannot connect a computer or portable HDD to the USB input terminal. • You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub. • For playable file types and notes on using USB devices, see page 87. Playback operations When the operation buttons are not displayed on the screen, touch the area shown on the illustration.
USB R Settings for USB playback— 1 Select the monitor type to watch a wide screen picture on the external monitor. 16:9 (Initial) 4:3 LB 4:3 PS Switches between internal memory and the memory source of the connected device (such as mobile phone). Press [Next]. R Selecting a folder/track on the list 1 Display the folder/track list during playback. 2 Select the folder (1), then the item in the selected folder (2).
Android Preparation R Installing KENWOOD Music Play Install the Android™ application KENWOOD Music Play on your Android device beforehand. • When a compatible Android device is connected, “Press [VIEW] to install KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY APP” is shown on the Android device. Follow the instructions to install the application. You can also install the latest version of the KENWOOD Music Play application on your Android device before connecting.
iPod/iPhone Android R Selecting a track from the menu 1 R Settings for playback on the Android device— 1 Preparation R Connecting iPod/iPhone • For details about connecting iPod/iPhone, see page 82. • For playable iPod/iPhone types, see page 87. Connect your iPod/iPhone according to your purpose or the type of iPod/iPhone. 2 Select a category (1), then a desired item (2). • To list the items in alphabetical order, press [ A-Z], then select the first character on the keypad.
iPod/iPhone Bluetooth connection Pair the iPod/iPhone through Bluetooth. (Page 53) • For Lightning connector models connected to DDX7051BT/DDX751WBTL/DDX517BT: To watch video, connect your iPod/iPhone to the HDMI/ MHL input terminal using KCA-HD100 (optional accessory). (Page 82) • For Lightning connector models connected to DDX794/DDX774BH/DDX594/DDX574BH/ DDX417BT/DDX394 and 30-pin connector models: You cannot watch video with a Bluetooth connection.
iPod/iPhone R Displaying/hiding artwork of iPod/ iPhone Playback operations 1 When the operation buttons are not displayed on the screen, touch the area shown on the illustration. • To change settings for video playback, see page 65. R Indications and buttons on the source control screen 1 2 2 3 [ON] [OFF] 24 Shows artwork of iPod/iPhone. Hides artwork of iPod/iPhone.
APPs iPod/iPhone R Selecting an audio/video file from the menu Audio menu: Using an App You can use an App of the connected iPod touch/ iPhone/Android on this unit. • For Apps you can use on this unit, visit
APPs R Playback operations When the operation buttons are not displayed on the screen, touch the screen to show them. • To change settings for video playback, see page 65. 1 Start the App on your iPod touch/iPhone/ Android. 2 Select “APPs” as the source. (Page 12) R Operation buttons on the source control screen Displays the other operation button window. • To hide the window, press [ ]. Displays the screen. ] [ (Page 62) [S] [T]* Selects an audio/video file. [O] [N]* Reverse/forward search.
Pandora® (Only for DDX794/DDX774BH/DDX594/DDX574BH/DDX394) You can stream Pandora from iPod touch/iPhone or Android devices. • Install the latest version of the Pandora application on your iPod touch/iPhone/Android. Preparation 1 Connect the device. • For Android: Connect the Android device via Bluetooth. (Page 53) • For iPod touch/iPhone: Connect iPod touch/iPhone with a cable (Page 82) or via Bluetooth (Page 53). – Be sure to select the appropriate connection method of iPod touch/iPhone on .
Pandora® R Selecting a station from the list 1 Display the list selection screen. 2 Select the list type. Selects from the station names (Station List). Selects from the genre names (Genre List). 3 Select a station from the list. On the Station List • You can change the page to display more ]/[ ]. items by pressing [ indicator appears on the left of the • The item when Shuffle is activated. (All songs in the registered stations are played randomly.
iHeartRadio (Only for DDX794/DDX774BH/DDX594/DDX574BH/DDX394) iHeartRadio is a free, all-in-one digital radio service that lets you listen to your favorite Live Stations or create commercial-free, all-music Custom Stations featuring songs from the artists you select and similar music. You can stream iHeartRadio from iPod touch/ iPhone or Android devices. • Install the latest version of the Pandora application on your iPod touch/iPhone/Android.
iHeartRadio R Selecting the variety level for your custom station R Searching for a station 1 Display the screen. 1 Display the variety type selection screen. On the custom station screen: 2 Select a station. • Press [ ] to return to the top layer. • Press [ ] to return to the upper layer. R Editing the list 1 Select on the screen. (See above.) 2 Display the screen.
Spotify With Spotify, your music is everywhere. Working out, partying or relaxing, the right music is always at your fingertips. There are millions of songs on Spotify— from old favorites to the latest hits. Just choose the music you love, or let Spotify surprise you. You can stream Spotify from connected iPod touch/iPhone or Android devices. • Install the latest version of the Spotify application on your iPod touch/iPhone/Android and create an account.
Spotify R Creating your station (Start Radio) R Selecting a track 1 1 Display the Spotify menu screen. 2 Select the list type (/ //), then select a desired item. • The list types displayed differ depending on the information sent from Spotify. 2 Enter a track/artist/playlist in the search box, then select the desired track. The playback of your station starts with the selected track. • You can personalize your station using thumb up ([ ]) or thumb down ([ ]).
HD Radio™ tuner (Only for DDX794/DDX774BH/DDX594/DDX574BH) About HD Radio™ Technology Listening to an HD Radio™ broadcast R Indications and buttons on the source control screen 1 2 3 • Adjacent to traditional main stations are HD2/HD3 Channels, providing new original programming on the FM dial • Crystal clear, CD-like digital audio quality to consumers; eliminates background noise 5 ST indicator: Lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength.
HD Radio™ tuner Operation buttons Displays the other operation button [ ] window. • To hide the window, press [ ]. [AM] Selects the AM band. [FM] Selects the FM band. Displays the preset station window . (Page 35) • To hide the window, press [ ]. [P1] – [P5] • Selects a stored station. (Press) • Stores the current station. (Hold) Displays the screen. [ ] (Page 62) Selects a sub-channel when receiving [CHK] an HD Radio multicast channel. [CHJ] [S] [T] Searches for a station.
HD Radio™ tuner R Searching for FM HD Radio programs— PTY Search You can search for your favorite programs being broadcast by selecting the PTY code. 1 R Selecting a preset station from the list Presetting stations 1 Select the band (1), then display the R Storing stations in the memory You can preset 5 stations for each band. Automatic presetting—AME (Auto Memory) (for FM only) preset station window (2). • You can also select a preset station by pressing [P1] – [P5]. 2 Select a preset station.
HD Radio™ tuner Receiving an emergency alert message When receiving an emergency alert message When you receive an emergency alert message, the following screen is displayed. You can receive an emergency alert message while listening to another source. R Displaying received emergency alert messages The received emergency alert messages are stored in the unit, and you can check them later. 1 Display the screen.
RADIO (Only for DDX7051BT/DDX751WBTL/DDX517BT/DDX417BT/DDX394) Listening to the radio R Indications and buttons on the source control screen 1 2 [FM] Selects the FM band. [ Displays the preset station window. (Page 38) • To hide the window, press [ ]. • Selects a stored station. (Press) • Stores the current station. (Hold) Displays the screen. (Page 62) Enters PTY search mode. (Page 38) Changes the seek mode. • AUTO1: Auto Search • AUTO2: Tunes in stations in the memory one after another.
RADIO R Selecting a preset station 1 Select the band (1), then display the preset station window (2). FM RBDS features R Searching for FM RBDS programs—PTY Search R Activating/deactivating TI Standby Reception You can search for your favorite programs being broadcast by selecting the PTY code. 1 • You can also select a preset station by pressing [P1] – [P5]. 2 Select a preset station. The unit is in standby to switch to Traffic Information (TI) if available. (The TI indicator lights up in white.
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (Only for DDX794/DDX774BH/DDX594/DDX574BH/DDX394) Only SiriusXM® brings you more of what you love to listen to, all in one place. Get over 140 channels, including commercial-free music plus the best sports, news, talk, comedy and entertainment. Welcome to the world of satellite radio. A SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner and Subscription are required. For more information, visit www.siriusxm.com.
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio 2 Select a preset channel. Presetting channels Selecting a channel R Storing channels in the memory R Selecting a channel on the list You can preset 5 channels for each band. You can obtain information on channels or select a category and then a channel. 1 Tune in to a channel you want to preset. 1 Display the screen. (Page 39) 2 Select a preset number. • Pressing [<] scrolls the text if not all of the text is shown. • To hide the window list, press [ ].
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio R Replaying content Replay You can pause, rewind and replay content from the currently tuned channel. • The SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner continually buffers up to 60 minutes of audio. • If you change to another channel during playback, the Replay buffer content will be lost. 1 Display operations buttons for replay. R Indications on the source control screen • To start/pause the playback, press [IW]. • To skip the current track/segment, press [S]/[T].
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio TuneStart™ When you select a SmartFavorites channel, you can listen to the current song from the beginning. Activating TuneStart™ 1 Display the screen. TuneScan™ When you activate TuneScan™, you will hear 6 seconds of the songs, which have not been listened to, from each of the music channel presets on the current Band and the currently tuned channel.
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio For teams 1 Display the screen. R Selecting the content for the content alert For artists/songs/teams To delete the registered items: Press and hold the item you want to delete (1) ([ ] and a checkmark is shown beside the selected item), then press [ ] (2). 1 Display the screen. (See the left column.) • You can change the page to display more items by pressing [ ]/[ ]. (Hold) 2 Display screen.
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio R Activating content alert For traffic and weather information R Switching to registered content For artists/songs/teams When receiving the contents registered for content alerts, an alert appears on the screen. Press [Jump], then select the item to jump to on the screen. 1 Display the screen. To deactivate the content alert : Press [ again. • You can change the page to display more items by pressing [ ]/[ ].
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Setting reception restrictions R Setting the parental control 2 Display the screen. You can limit access to SiriusXM channels, such as those with mature content. [Enter] again to confirm the code. Activating/deactivating the parental control You can set the parental control feature to lock any SiriusXM channel(s) or automatically lock all channels classified as “mature” by SiriusXM®. Setting/changing the parental code • The initial setting is “0000.
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Selecting the channels to lock—Parental Lock Channel Selection This parental control option allows you to pick the channels to be locked by the parental control feature. • When is set to [Mature] or [OFF], you cannot change the setting. 1 Display the screen. (Page 45) 2 • You can change the page to display more ]/[ ]. items by pressing [ • To list all the channels, select [All Channels].
OTHER EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Using camera 3 3 • To connect a camera, see page 83. • To use a rear view camera, a REVERSE lead connection is required. (Pages 79 – 81) R Settings for the camera Rear view camera setting 1 Display the
OTHER EXTERNAL COMPONENTS To display the picture from the connected camera manually • Only for DDX794/DDX774BH/DDX751WBTL/ DDX594/DDX574BH/DDX394: When is set to [ON], the picture from the front view camera is displayed. When is set to [OFF], the picture from the rear view camera is displayed.
OTHER EXTERNAL COMPONENTS To adjust the picture While the camera screen is displayed... R Using the parking guidelines on the rear view screen 3 You can display parking guidelines to enable easier parking when you shift the gear to the reverse (R) position. Displaying the parking guidelines 1 Display the
OTHER EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Adjusting the parking guidelines Adjust the parking guidelines according to the size of the car, parking space and so on. • Install the rear view camera in the appropriate position according to the instructions supplied with the rear view camera. • When adjusting the parking guidelines, make sure to use the parking brake to prevent the car from moving. 1 Display the screen. (Page 49) 2 Display the parking guidelines adjustment screen.
OTHER EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Using an external component via ADS adapter—OEM Features (Only for DDX794/DDX774BH/DDX594/DDX574BH/ DDX394) You can control the sources from the component via ADS adapter. Preparation: Configure the settings on the (Page 72)/ (Page 73) screens beforehand. 1 Connect the ADS adapter to the iDatalink input terminal. (Page 83) 2 Select “OEM Features” as the source. (Page 12) 3 Turn on the connected component and start playing the source.
OTHER EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Using the external navigation unit (Only for DDX7051BT/DDX751WBTL/ When receiving a call during navigation guidance The screen is switched automatically. To return to the navigation screen, press [ ]. 2 Display the screen. DDX517BT) You can connect a navigation unit (KNA-G610 or KNA-G630: optional accessory) to the NAV input terminal so that you can view the navigation screen.
BLUETOOTH Information for using Bluetooth® devices Bluetooth is a short-range wireless radio communication technology for mobile devices such as mobile phones, portable PCs, and other devices. Bluetooth devices can be connected without cables and communicate with each other. Notes • While driving, do not perform complicated operations such as dialing numbers, using the phone book, etc. When you perform these operations, stop your car in a safe place.
BLUETOOTH Pairing a Bluetooth device using a PIN code (for Bluetooth 2.0) 1 Display the screen. On the Home screen: 2 Change the PIN code. • If you wish to skip changing the PIN code, go to step 3. • The PIN code is initially set to “0000”. • The maximum number of digits in the PIN code is 15. 4 Select the unit (“DDX****”) on your Bluetooth device. • If a PIN code is required, enter “0000” (initial). When pairing is complete, the device is listed on the .
BLUETOOTH R Connecting/disconnecting a registered Bluetooth device Two devices can be connected simultaneously. 4 Select [ON] (to connect) or [OFF] (to disconnect) for the target (1), then display the screen (2). 1 Display the screen. • When a Bluetooth mobile phone is connected, the signal strength and battery level are displayed when the information is acquired from the device.
BLUETOOTH Using a Bluetooth mobile phone R Receiving a call R Ending a call While talking... R Switching between handsfree mode and phone mode While talking... When a call comes in... • Call information is displayed if acquired. • Phone operation is not available while the picture from the connected camera is displayed. (Page 47) R Adjusting the volume of calls/earpiece/ microphone While talking...
BLUETOOTH R Sending text during a call R Making a call You can send text during a call using the DTMF (Dual Tone Multi Frequency) function. 1 Display the phone control screen. While talking... On the Home screen: • Press [ ] to change the page. • You can display the screen by pressing [ ]. * When the mobile phone is not compatible with Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP), the call history and the phone book are not displayed.
BLUETOOTH • To use the A to Z search in the phone book: 1 • To display other phone numbers: When the phone book list is displayed, you can switch between phone numbers if several phone numbers are registered for the same contact (up to 10 phone numbers per contact). Voice dialing • Available only when the connected mobile phone has a voice recognition system. 1 Activate voice dialing. On the phone control screen: 1 Switch the phone number. 2 Select the initial.
BLUETOOTH R Presetting phone numbers You can preset up to 5 phone numbers. 1 Display the phone control screen. (Page 57) 2 Select phone book or call history. Using the Bluetooth audio player • To register a new device, see page 53. • To connect/disconnect a device, see page 55. • When “BT Audio” is selected as the source, you can connect to five Bluetooth audio devices and switch between these five devices. R Indications and buttons on the source control screen 1 2 3 Select a phone number to preset.
BLUETOOTH R Selecting an audio file from the menu 1 2 Select a category (1), then a desired item (2). • You can also display the screen by pressing [ ] on the phone control screen (Page 57) or [ ] on the “BT Audio” source control screen (Page 59). 2 Configure the Bluetooth settings. • Select an item in each layer until you reach and select the desired file. • You can change the page to display more items by pressing [ ]/[ ].
SETTINGS Settings for using applications of iPod touch/iPhone/Android 2 Select the device type (1), then press [Change] (2). Before using applications of iPod touch /iPhone/ Android, select the device to use. When connecting the device for the first time, the setup screen (for connection, etc.) appears. Follow the procedure on the setup screen to configure the settings. Preparation: • For Android: Connect the Android device via Bluetooth.
SETTINGS Sound adjustment R Using the sound equalization • The adjustments are memorized for each source until you adjust the sound again. If the source is a disc, the adjustments are stored for each of the following categories. – DVD/VCD – CD – DivX*/MPEG1/MPEG2/MP3/WMA/WAV/AAC/ FLAC • You cannot adjust the sound when the unit is in standby. • You can also display the screen by ] on the source control screen. pressing [ * Only for DDX7051BT/DDX751WBTL/DDX517BT/DDX417BT.
SETTINGS R Setting the speakers—car type, speaker size and crossover frequency 1 Display the screen. 3 Select the speaker type (1), select the size of the selected speaker (2), then display the screen (3). On the Home screen: • When a speaker is not connected, select . • When setting the front speakers, also select the speaker size for . 2 Select a car type (1), select the location of the speakers (2), then display the screen (3).
SETTINGS R Adjusting the Digital Time Alignment (DTA) 3 Select an item to make an adjustment. Make fine adjustments to the delay time of the speaker output to create a more suitable environment for your vehicle. 1 Display the screen. On the Home screen: [Distance] [Gain] Adjusts the Digital Time Alignment (DTA) value. Adjusts the output volume of the selected speaker. 4 Adjust each speaker setting.
SETTINGS Adjustment for video playback R Adjusting the picture You can adjust the picture quality. 1 Display the picture adjustment screen. On the source control screen: Adjusts the brightness. (−15 to +15) Adjusts the contrast. (−10 to +10) Adjusts the blackness. (−10 to +10) Adjusts the color. (−10 to +10) Adjusts the tint. (−10 to +10) Adjusts the sharpness. (−2 to +2) 2 Select the aspect ratio.
SETTINGS R Zooming the picture You can zoom the picture (, to ). • When is set to or (Page 65), the picture is zoomed with the aspect ratio of the setting. Changing the display design 3 Select a background/panel color. To select a background You can change the background and panel color. 1 Display the screen. On the Home screen: 1 Display the magnification level selecting *1 screen.
SETTINGS R Making your own color adjustment 1 Select [Panel Color] on the screen. (Page 66) 2 R Storing your own scene for the background image While playing a video or picture, you can capture an image and use the captured image as a background. • You cannot capture copyrighted content and images from iPod/iPhone. • When using a JPEG file as the background, make sure that the resolution is 800 x 480 pixels.
SETTINGS Customizing the Home screen You can arrange the items to display on the Home screen. 1 Display the screen. On the Home screen: • You can change the page to display more items by pressing [ ]/[ ]. Customizing the system settings R Memorizing/recalling the settings • You can memorize the settings changed in the menu and recall the memorized settings any time. • The memorized settings are kept even when the unit is reset. 1 Display the screen.
SETTINGS R Locking the settings R Updating the system You can lock the settings to prevent them from being changed. is shown beside the settings that can be locked. • You can update the system by connecting a USB device containing an update file. • To update the system, visit screen. (Page 68) 2 3 1 Create an update file and copy it to a USB device. 2 Display the screen.
SETTINGS R Adjusting the touch position You can adjust the touch position on the touch panel if the position touched and the operation performed do not match. 2 Touch the center of the marks at the upper left (1), the lower center (2), then the upper right (3) as instructed. Setting menu items R Displaying the menu screen 1 Display the screen. On the Home screen: • You can change the page to display more ]/[ ].
SETTINGS R setting screen Change the sound mode or adjust and store the equalization for each source. (Page 62) • Equalizer: Selects the preset sound mode. – Natural (Initial)/Rock/Pops/Easy/Top40/Jazz/ Powerful/User • Q factor: Adjusts the width of the frequency. – 1.35/1.5 (Initial)/2.0 • Bass EXT: Activates/deactivates bass. – ON/OFF (Initial) • SW LEVEL: Adjusts the subwoofer level. – –50 to +10 (Initial: 0) Adjust the sound effect. • Loudness: Adjusts loudness.
SETTINGS R setting screen • Auto (Initial): Dims the screen and button illumination when you turn on the headlights. – The ILLUMI lead connection is required. (Page 79) • ON: Activates dimmer. • OFF: Cancels. • NAV*1: Activates or deactivates dimmer according to the day/night display setting of the connected navigation unit. Change the display design. (Page 66) • ON: Displays the clock while a video source is playing. • OFF (Initial): Cancels.
SETTINGS R setting screen *1 Select the text language used for on-screen information. • English /Español/Français/Deutsch/Italiano/ Nederlands/Ελληνικά/Português/Türkçe/ Čeština/Polski/Magyar/Руccĸий/ / / / / / /Bahasa Indonesia/ – For external monitors, only English/Spanish/ French/German/Italian/Dutch/Russian/ Portuguese are available. If another language has been selected, the text language for external monitors will be set to English.
REMOTE CONTROLLER Overview DDX7051BT/DDX751WBTL/DDX517BT/DDX417BT: This unit can be operated using the Remote Controller (RC-DV340) supplied with this unit. DDX794/DDX774BH/DDX594/DDX574BH/DDX394: Optional Remote Controller KNA-RCDV331 is designed for controlling this unit. Refer to the instruction manual that comes with the remote controller. V Caution: • Put the Remote Controller in a place where it will not move during braking or other operations.
REMOTE CONTROLLER R DVD/VCD (DVD mode) J/K/H/I S/T I/W o 0–9 Moves the cursor when displaying a menu. Selects a track. Starts/pauses playback. Stops and memorizes the point where the disc stops. • Specifies the number to search for in direct search. • : Fast forwards/ backwards. – Fast forward/backward speed changes each time you press this key. : Slow forwards/ • backwards during pause. MODE/ Shows the disc top menu. TOP MENU FNC/PBC/ Shows the disc menu. MENU SUBTITLE Changes the subtitle language.
REMOTE CONTROLLER Using the steering remote controller (Only for DDX7051BT/ DDX751WBTL/DDX517BT/DDX417BT) You can assign functions to the keys of the remote controller on the steering wheel. • This function is available only when your vehicle is equipped with the electrical steering remote controller. • You can only register/change the functions while you are parked. • If your steering remote controller is not compatible, learning may not be completed and an error message may appear.
CONNECTION/INSTALLATION Before installing the unit V WARNING • If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow) to the car chassis (ground), you may cause a short circuit, that in turn may start a fire. Always connect those wires to the power source running through the fuse box. • Do not cut out the fuse from the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow). The power supply must be connected to the wires via the fuse.
CONNECTION/INSTALLATION R Installation procedure 1 To prevent a short circuit, remove the key 2 3 4 5 6 from the ignition and disconnect the · battery. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness. Connect the wiring harness wires in the following order: ground, battery, ignition. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit. Install the unit in your car. • Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place.
CONNECTION/INSTALLATION Connection R Connecting wires to terminals for DDX794/DDX774BH/DDX594/DDX574BH/DDX417BT/DDX394 *1 USB terminal (1.0 m): See page 82. See page 83. *2 See page 83. 10 A fuse Connect the antenna cord to the antenna terminal. *1 Only for DDX794/DDX774BH/DDX594/DDX574BH/DDX394. *2 Only for DDX417BT. *3 If no connections are made, do not let the cable come out from the tab. See page 83.*1 FRONT VIEW CAMERA See page 84. See page 83.
CONNECTION/INSTALLATION R Connecting wires to terminals for DDX7051BT/DDX517BT * If no connections are made, do not let the cable come out from the tab. See page 83. Connect the antenna cord to the antenna terminal. 10 A fuse Purple with white stripe (Reverse sensor wire) See page 83. Light green (Parking sensor wire) See page 83. See page 83. Connect to the vehicle’s reverse lamp harness when using the optional rear view camera. 3 USB terminal (1.0 m): See page 82. See page 84.
CONNECTION/INSTALLATION R Connecting wires to terminals for DDX751WBTL (for Toyota Cars) Connect the antenna cord to the antenna terminal. See page 83. *1 If no connections are made, do not let the cable come out from the tab. *2 When using Antenna Control, connect the ANT CONT lead (blue) to A5 (blue) on the wiring harness. See page 84. 10 A fuse Purple with white stripe (Reverse sensor wire) See page 83. Light green (Parking sensor wire) See page 83. USB terminal (1.0 m): See page 82. See page 83.
CONNECTION/INSTALLATION R Connecting a USB device USB device* (commercially available) R Connecting iPod/iPhone iPod/iPhone (Lightning connector models) (commercially available) iPod/iPhone (30-pin connector models) (commercially available) A KCA-iP103 (0.8 m) (optional accessory) 1.0 m A Lightning-Digital AV adapter (accessory of the iPod/iPhone) KCA-iP102 (optional accessory) A 0.8 m KCA-HD100 (optional accessory) 1.0 m KCA-iP202 (optional accessory) 0.8 m 1.
CONNECTION/INSTALLATION R Connecting a smartphone Android, etc. (with HDMI) (commercially available) Micro USB R Connecting external components Android, etc.
CONNECTION/INSTALLATION R Connecting microphone for Bluetooth Connect the microphone (8) to the MIC terminal. • To install the microphone, peel off the adhesive tape, fix on the installation position, then adjust the direction of the microphone to face the driver. After installing, fix the microphone cable to the car with clamps (commercially available). Removing the unit (Only for DDX794/ R Removing the unit DDX774BH/DDX594/DDX574BH/DDX394) 1 Remove the trim plate.
REFERENCES Maintenance R Caution on cleaning the unit Do not use any solvent (for example, thinner, benzine, etc.), detergent, or insecticide. This may damage the monitor or the unit. R To keep discs clean Dirty discs may not play correctly. If a disc does become dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth in a straight line from the center to the edge. Recommended cleaning method: Gently wipe the panel with a soft, dry cloth.
REFERENCES Playing audio files (MP3/WMA/WAV/AAC/FLAC) • This unit can play back files with the extension code: – For disc: <.mp3>, <.wma>, <.wav>, <.m4a> – For USB mass storage class device: <.mp3>, <.wma>, <.wav>, <.aac>, <.m4a>, <.flac> • This unit can play back files that meet the conditions below: – Bit rate: MP3: 8 kbps – 320 kbps WMA : For disc: 5 kbps – 320 kbps For USB : 32 kbps – 192 kbps AAC: 16 kbps – 320 kbps – Sampling frequency: MP3/WMA: 8 kHz – 48 kHz WAV: 44.
REFERENCES Playing Recordable/Rewritable discs • This unit can recognize a total of 5 000 files and 250 folders (a maximum of 999 files per folder). • Use only “finalized” discs. • This unit can play back multi-session discs; however, unclosed sessions will be skipped while playing. • Some discs or files may not be played back due to their characteristics or recording conditions.
REFERENCES • When operating an iPod/iPhone, some operations may not be performed correctly or as intended. In this case, visit the following KENWOOD web site: • For some iPod/iPhone models, the performance may be abnormal or unstable during operation. In this case, disconnect the iPod/iPhone device, then check its condition. If the performance is not improved or slow, reset your iPod/iPhone. • When you turn on this unit, the iPod/iPhone is charged through the unit.
REFERENCES Error message list If an error occurs while using the unit, a message appears. Take appropriate action according to the following message/remedy/cause list. “No Signal”/“No Video Signal”: • Start playback on the external component connected to the iPod/AV-IN input terminal or the HDMI/MHL input terminal. • Check the cords and connections. • Signal input is too weak.
REFERENCES “Cannot create a Station”: • You cannot create a station during the readonly mode or when network connection is not established. “SXM Channel Locked” • The selected channel has been locked by the parental controls. Enter the unlock code when you are asked. (Page 46) “SXM No Signal”: • Make sure the SiriusXM Satellite Radio antenna is mounted outside the vehicle. Move the vehicle to an area with a clear view of the sky.
REFERENCES While playing a track, sound is sometimes interrupted. • The tracks are not properly copied into the USB device. Copy the tracks again, and try again. Tracks are not played back as you have intended them to play. • Playback order may differ from the one played back using other players. R Android Sound cannot be heard during playback. • Reconnect the Android device. • When is set to [HAND MODE], launch any media player application on the Android device and start playback.
REFERENCES R Pandora*/iHeart Radio*/Spotify The application does not work. • The connected device is not compatible with the Pandora/iHeartRadio/Spotify source. • The application on your iPod touch/iPhone/ Android is not the latest version. Update the application. * Only for DDX794/DDX774BH/DDX594/DDX574BH/DDX394. R Bluetooth Phone sound quality is poor. • Reduce the distance between the unit and the Bluetooth mobile phone. • Move the car to a place where you can get a better signal reception.
REFERENCES R USB interface section R Bluetooth section Gain USB Standard USB 2.0 Full Speed/High Speed Compatible Devices Mass Storage Class Technology Frequency Output Power Q factor File System FAT 16/32 Maximum Power Supply Current DC 5 V 1.5 A D/A Converter Audio Decoder Video Decoder 24 bit MP3/WMA/AAC (.aac/.m4a)/ WAV/FLAC DivX*/MPEG1/MPEG2/JPEG Bluetooth 3.0 2.402 GHz to 2.480 GHz +4 dBm (MAX), 0 dBm (AVE), Power Class 2 Maximum Communication Range Line of sight approx. 10 m (32.
REFERENCES R FM radio section R Video section R General Frequency Range DDX794/DDX774BH/DDX594/DDX574BH/ DDX394: 87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz (200 kHz) DDX7051BT/DDX751WBT/DDX517BT/DDX417BT: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz (50 kHz) Color System of External Video Input NTSC/PAL Operating Voltage 14.4 V (10.5 V to 16 V allowable) Maximum Current Consumption 10 A Usable Sensitivity (S/N: 30 dB) 7.2 dBf (0.63 μV/75 Ω) Quieting Sensitivity (S/N: 50 dB) 15.2 dBf (1.58 μV/75 Ω) Frequency Response (±3.
REFERENCES R Trademarks and licenses • Dolby, Dolby Audio and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • “DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation registered in the US, Japan and other countries. • The “AAC” logo is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. • Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
