GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM DNX SERIES DNX9960 DNX7160 DNX7020EX MONITOR WITH DVD RECEIVER DDX SERIES DDX896 DDX8046BT 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 GPS Navigation System/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 4 Notes 5 How to read this manual 10 Functions of the buttons on the front panel 12 Basic Operation 14 How to Display Top Menu Screen 14 Customization of Top Menu Screen 15 How to play media 16 How to Display the Source Control Screen 18 Operation on the Playback Screen of Visual Sources 19 How to Display the Navigation Screen 20 Picture in Picture function 20 Secondary window function 21 Radio Listening Source Control Screen Preset Select Auto Memory Manual Memory Radio Text Traffic
Hands Free Unit Control Before Use Downloading the Phonebook Receiving a Call During a Call Call Waiting Making a Call Calling by Phonebook Calling by Entering a Phone Number Making a Call Using Call Records Calling by Voice Recognition (DNX7/ DDX8 series) Controlling Tone-based Services Setting Up the Hands-Free Phone Voice Registration (DNX7/ DDX8 series) Key Word Voice Registration (DNX7/ DDX8 series) Phone Number Preset SMS (Short Message Service) Audio Control Audio Control Menu Audio Control Equalize
Before Use 2WARNING Lens Fogging • To prevent a short circuit, never put or 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. 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.
Notes separate from the disc and damage the unit. List of playable discs Disc types Other notes DVD • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work with your model and in your area. • Select a language used to display menus, audio file tags, etc. See (page 80).
Notes Use of "DualDisc" Root (1) 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 Audio files • Playable Audio file AAC-LC (.m4a) MP3 (.mp3) WMA (.wma) Linear PCM (WAVE) (.
• Acceptable media Mass-storage-class USB device Acceptable discs, disc formats, USB device file system, file and folder names and playing order are the same as those for audio files. See .
Notes Navigation units that can be connected to this unit (DDX series only) • KNA-G610 • KNA-G630 • Update the navigation software to the latest version. For how to update the software, refer to the instruction manual of the navigation unit. For the latest information on connectable navigation units, access www.kenwood. com/cs/ce/. About Satellite Radio tuner This unit supports Satellite Radio tuners which are released by SIRIUS and XM. Optional accessories below are necessary for connection.
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. 1 5 2 6 1 2 3 1 4 5 2 4 DVD disc marks Operation regulatory marks Symbol 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.
How to read this manual This manual uses illustrations to explain its operations. Source Control Screen The displays and panels shown in this manual are examples used to provide clear explanations of the operations. For this reason, they may be different from the actual displays or panels used, or some display patterns may be different. Switches to the source control screen to use various playback functions. 1 Display the Source Control Screen See (page 27).
Drag or Flick operation About the model groups Press the button, denoted by It indicates that you scroll icons or list items left and right by flicking or dragging them and touch to select the desired one. The right mark indicates that they can be scrolled up and down. If different functions are used in different model groups, the model groups are described as shown below.
Functions of the buttons on the front panel For DDX series A B C D E F G Security indicator (page 82) Reset button (page 4) Remote control sensor 1 sec. : Press for longer than 1 second A Attenuation of the volume On/Off. 1 sec. Store the tag data of the current music from HD Radio. (page 52) B Volume adjustment. C Displays Graphic Equalizer screen. *1 (page 73) 1 sec. Camera view display On/Off. *2 D DNX series and DDX series with navigation unit Displays the navigation screen.
Functions of the buttons on the front panel E Turns the power On. *5 Displays the Source Control screen. (page 18) In case of visual sources, the playback screen is first displayed and changed to the source control screen by pressing the button again. 1 sec. Turns the power Off. F Displays the Hands Free Control screen. 1 sec. While watching the Source Control screen Secondary window function On/Off. *4 (page 21) 1 sec. While watching the navigation screen Displays the Screen Control screen.
Basic Operation How to Display Top Menu Screen Top Menu Screen is the entrance to all the functions. You can select sources and various setup menus from this screen. Top Menu screen Touch the [MENU] button on any screen. The Top Menu Screen appears. How to display the Top Menu screen DNX series and DDX series with navigation unit DDX series without navigation unit The Top Menu Screen appears.
Basic Operation 1 [ ]* Displays Tools screen of navigation. [ ]*1 Displays Where To ? screen of navigation. [ ] Switches to the navigation screen. [ ] Switches to the Hands Free Main screen. [ ]*1 Displays Navigation Settings screen. [ ] Displays SETUP Menu screen. (page 78) [ ] Displays Hands Free SETUP screen. (page 88) [ ] Displays Audio Control Menu screen. (page 72) [ ] Displays the EXT SW (External Switch) Control screen.
Basic Operation How to play media 7 Disc media 7 SD card (DNX series only) This SD card slot is used to upgrade the Navigation System. For how to upgrade the Navigation System, refer to the instruction manual of the navigation system. 0 Press the [0] button to open/close the front panel. If a disc is already inserted, it is ejected by pressing the [0] button. 7 iPod To disconnect the iPod, stop the playback by touching the [0] button on the source control screen, and then disconnect the iPod.
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Basic Operation How to Display the Source Control Screen While watching the navigation screen with secondary window On the Source Control screen you can find all the control buttons for the selected source. Source Control Screen • For how to use each button, see the operation pages of each source. How to display the Source Control screen The Source Control Screen appears. ⁄ • The screen will return to the navigation screen by touching the same part of the Source Control screen.
Basic Operation Operation on the Playback Screen of Visual Sources While watching visual sources, basic operation is possible by touching the screen. The screen has 4 function areas. The function of each area is different depending on the sources. (Some areas are unavailable for some sources.) The Playback screen of a visual source appears. While watching the Source Control Screen Playback screen of a visual source The Playback screen of a visual source appears.
Basic Operation How to Display the Navigation Screen DNX series The navigation screen appears. DDX series with navigation unit Picture in Picture function Two screens, the navigation screen and source screen, are displayed. When Picture in Picture function is on, touching the source screen switches between the camera image and source image. 1 sec. Pressing the button for longer than 1 second while the navigation screen is displayed switches the Picture in Picture function on/off.
Basic Operation Secondary window function You can control audio sources while the navigation screen is displayed, and view the navigation information while the source control screen is displayed. Navigation screen with Easy Control window 1 sec. Pressing the button for longer than 1 second while the source control screen is displayed switches the secondary window function on/off.
Watching DVD/Video CD You can play DVD/Video CD using various functions. • Set the remote controller mode switch to "DVD" mode before starting operation, see (page 105). Playback Screen Easy Control Screen Basic functions are available even when the playback screen is displayed. Displays the basic operation buttons on the screen. 1 Display the Playback Screen See (page 19).
Source Control Screen Switches to the source control screen to use various playback functions. 1 Display the Source Control Screen See (page 18). 2 Operation on the Source Control Screen DVD-VIDEO 1 Video CD [4], [¢] DVD-VIDEO Searches for a chapter. Video CD Selects a scene (when PBC is On) or a track (when PBC is Off ). [ ], [ ] DVD-VIDEO Slow Forwards or Backwards. [ ] Switches to the playback screen. 1 Information display Volume Label.
Watching DVD/VCD Video CD [REP] Switches the Repeat Play operations in the following sequence. Track Repeat, Repeat Off (Available when the PBC is off ) [TIME] Switches the play time display in the following sequence. Track ("P"), remaining discs ("R") (Effective only when the PBC function is off ) [PBC] Turns the PBC On or Off. (only when VCD Ver 2.0 is in use) [2], [3], [5], [∞] Selects a menu option. [Enter] Enters your menu selection. [Return] Returns to the previous menu screen.
[Previous] Displays the Menu Control 1 screen. [Angle] Switches the picture angle. [SUB] Switches the subtitle language. [Audio] Switches the voice language. [Zoom] Displays the Zoom Control screen. [Exit] Exits the Menu Control 2 screen. Video CD Zoom Control Displays an enlarged VCD screen. 1 Display the playback screen See (page 19).
Music CD/ Audio File Listening & Video File/ Picture File Watching You can recall various control screens during playback of CD, audio file, video file and picture file. • See (page 5) for playable discs. • See (page 6), (page 6) or (page 6) for playable files. [0] Source Control Screen Switches to the source control screen to use various playback functions.
"P"/ "R" Play Time Display Use the [TIME] to change play time display. [ ] When appears, the text display is scrolled by touching it. Slider control USB Use the [CTRL]/ [Slider] to change the control mode. [3] Plays. Dragging [3] left or right changes the playing position. Multi Function Audio File Au MPEG/DivX® JPEG [4Line]/ [2Line] Switches the number of lines displayed in the Information Display. [REP] Repeats the present file or data. [FREP] Repeats the music or data of the present folder.
Music CD/ Audio File Listening & Video File/ Picture File Watching List Search Folder list: Searches folders and Audio/ Video/ Picture files stored in media and devices according to hierarchy. Play list: Lists and searches music contained in the USB device. 1 Display the Source Control Screen See
Thumbnail Viewer 2 USB 1 Album artwork (USB) Searches for songs in an album artwork in USB. 1 Display the Source Control Screen See
Music CD/ Audio File Listening & Video File/ Picture File Watching Link search (Audio File in USB) Searches for another song of the currently selected artist. 1 Display the Source Control Screen See
Easy Control Screen (Video file, Picture file) Displays the basic operation buttons on the screen. 1 Display the Easy Control Screen Picture Control (USB) Adjusting the picture display. 1 Display the Playback Screen See (page 19). 2 Display the Picture Control Screen 2 Operation on the Easy Control Screen 3 Adjust the picture display 1 2 3 1, 2 Switches to the Playback Screen.
Music CD/ Audio File Listening & Video File/ Picture File Watching Movie Menu Control (Disc) Selects an option from the Movie Menu. 1 Display the playback screen See (page 19). 2 Display the Menu Control screen 3 Operation on the Menu Control screen [SUB] Switches the subtitle language. [Audio] Switches the voice language. [Exit] Exits the Menu Control screen. 32 DNX series DNX9960/ DNX7160/ DNX7020EX B64-4673-10_01_K_English.
iPod Control You can control and listen to songs in your iPod by connecting an iPod to this unit with KCA-iP301V (optional accessory). You can also display video contents on this unit when connecting an iPod with video. Playback Screen Easy Control Screen Basic functions are available even when the playback screen is displayed. Displays the basic operation buttons on the screen. 1 Display the Playback Screen See (page 19).
iPod Control Source Control Screen Switches to the source control screen to use various playback functions. 1 Display the Source Control Screen See (page 18). 2 Operation on the Source Control Screen 3 1 2 [3] Plays. Dragging [3] left or right changes the playing position. Multi Function [38] Plays or pauses. [1], [¡] Fast Forwards or Fast Backwards. [4], [¢] Selects Next or Previous Music/Video. 2 Displays the iPod list. See (page 35).
⁄ [ *1 Disabled when VIDEO is being played. • [Hand] – In the iPod Control by Hand Mode, iPod cannot be operated using this unit. – This mode is not compatible with music information display. – iPod can be operated when it conforms to the iPod control function. iPod List Lists and searches music/video contained in the iPod. [ [ [ [ ] When appears, the text display is scrolled by touching it. ALL] Lists all the music in the selected category. TOP] Moves to the top category.
iPod Control iPod Album Artwork Link search (Music file) Searches for songs in an album artwork in iPod. Searches for another song of the currently selected artist. 1 Display the Source Control Screen See
Radio Listening Various control screens appear in the Tuner Source mode. • Set the remote controller mode switch to "AUD" mode before starting operation, see (page 105). Multi Function Source Control Screen Switches to the source control screen to use various functions. 1 Display the Source Control Screen See (page 18). 2 Operation on the Source Control screen 1 2 [FM] Switches to the FM1/2/3 band. [AM] Switches to the AM band.
Radio Listening [CRSC] FM Switches to Monaural to decrease noise when reception is poor. Preset Select Lists and selects memorized station. 1 Display the Source Control Screen See (page 37). Auto Memory Stores stations with good reception in memory automatically. 1 Display the Source Control Screen See (page 37).
Manual Memory Radio Text Stores the current receiving station in memory. You can display the radio text. (Only when receiving the FM broadcast) 1 Display the Source Control Screen See (page 37). 1 Select a station See (page 37). 2 Select a station you wish to store in memory 2 Display the radio text 3 Store in memory 2 sec. Continue to touch until the memory number appears.
Radio Listening Traffic Information Search by Program Type When a traffic bulletin starts, any source is switched to the traffic information and it is displayed automatically. A program is tuned when you set its program type. (Only when receiving the FM broadcast) 1 Display the Source Control Screen See (page 37). 1 Display the Source Control Screen See (page 37).
TV Watching Various control screens appear in the TV source mode. You can only operate TV with the optional accessory TV Tuner connected. Function During TV Screen Easy Control Screen Basic functions are available even when the TV screen is displayed. Displays the basic operation buttons on the screen. 1 Display the TV screen See (page 19). 1 Display the Easy Control Screen 2 Operation on the TV screen 1 3 4 2 1 Switches to TV1 or TV2.
TV Watching Source Control Screen Switches to source control screen to use various functions. 1 Display the Source Control Screen See (page 18). 2 Operation on the Source Control Screen 1 2 [BAND] Switches to TV1 or TV2. [4], [¢] Select a channel. Use the [SEEK] to change the channel tuning sequence. 2 Display the TV Preset List Screen. See (page 44). [ ] Switches to the TV screen.
Auto Memory Manual Memory Stores stations with good reception in memory automatically. Stores the current receiving channel in memory. 1 Display the Source Control Screen See (page 42). 1 Display the Source Control Screen See (page 42). 2 Select a band you wish to store in memory 2 Select a station you wish to store in memory 3 Select the Auto Memory mode 3 Store in memory 4 Start Auto Memory 2 sec. Continue to touch until the memory number appears.
TV Watching Preset Select Lists and selects memorized station. 1 Display the Source Control Screen See (page 42). 2 Start Preset Select 3 Select a station 2 1 1 Memorized stations are displayed. Touch to tune in. 2 Returns to the Source Control screen. [ ] Switches to the TV screen. 44 DNX series DNX9960/ DNX7160/ DNX7020EX B64-4673-10_01_K_English.
SIRIUS/XM Control (North American sales area only) Various control screens appear in the Satellite radio source mode. (Only with the optional accessory Satellite radio connected. To connect the SIRIUS tuner, a conversion cable CA-SR20V (optional accessory) is necessary and to connect the XM tuner, an XM interface Box KCA-XM100V (optional accessory) is necessary.) • This document uses the SIRIUS display as an example. Source Control Screen Switches to control screen to use various functions.
SIRIUS/XM Control (North American sales area only) [DIR] You can tune in by entering the desired channel number. See (page 48). [INFO] Displays the program information screen. [SCN] Starts or stops Channel Scan (that tunes channels one after the other). [PRE] Lists and selects memorized channel. See (page 47). [ ] When appears, the text display is scrolled by touching it. [All Channel] Displays all the channels. 2 Returns to the Source Control screen.
Channel Memory Preset Select Stores the current receiving channel in memory. Lists and selects memorized channel. 1 Display the Source Control Screen See (page 45). 1 Display the Source Control Screen See (page 37). 2 Display the SIRIUS Preset List Screen 2 Select a channel you wish to store in memory 3 Select a channel 1 3 Store in memory 2 sec. Continue to touch until the memory number appears. 1 Memorized channels are displayed. Touch to tune in.
SIRIUS/XM Control (North American sales area only) Direct Channel Search Tuning in by entering the desired channel number. 1 Display the Source Control Screen See (page 45). 2 Start Direct Channel Search 3 Enter the channel number 1 1 Enters the channel number. [Cancel] Cancels the direct channel search. [Clear] Clears the channel number. 4 Tune in the channel ⁄ • The operation ends automatically if you do not operate within 10 seconds.
HD Radio™ Control Various control screens appear in the HD Radio Source mode. (only with the optional accessory HD Radio tuner connected) Multi Function Source Control Screen Switches to the source control screen to use various functions. 1 Display the Source Control Screen See (page 18). 2 Operation on the Source Control screen 1 2 [HD FM] Switches to the HD FM1/2/3 band. [HD AM] Switches to the HD AM band. [4], [¢] Tunes in a station.
HD Radio™ Control Auto Memory Manual Memory Stores stations with good reception in memory automatically. Stores the current receiving station in memory. 1 Display the Source Control Screen See (page 49). 1 Display the Source Control Screen See (page 49). 2 Select a band you wish to store in memory 2 Select a station you wish to store in memory 3 Select the Auto Memory mode 3 Store in memory 4 Start Auto Memory 2 sec.
Preset Select Receive mode Lists and selects memorized channel. Sets the radio broadcasts receive mode. 1 Display the Source Control Screen See (page 49). 1 Display the Source Control Screen See (page 49). 2 Display the HD Radio Preset List Screen 2 Display the Receive mode screen 3 Select the receive mode 3 Select a station 1 1 Memorized stations are displayed. Touch to tune in. [ ] Returns to the Source Control screen.
HD Radio™ Control Direct Search iTunes Tagging Tuning by entering the desired frequency or channel number. Only with KTC-HR300 (optional accessory) connected. Using an iTunes Tagging enabled HD Radio receiver you can tag your music. When you hear a song you enjoy on your local HD Radio station, you only have to press the [ATT] button for at least 1 second. The song’s information will then be saved on this unit.
3 The memory usage can be checked Select the "Tagging Information" display. ⁄ • Up to 50 TAGs (song’s information) can be registered to this unit. When iPod is connected, the TAG information registered to this unit is transferred to the connected iPod. DDX series DDX896/ DDX8046BT B64-4673-10_01_K_English.
Bluetooth Audio Control You can listen to audio files stored in a Bluetooth audio player or cell-phone. Before Use Source Control Screen • For details on the Bluetooth Audio player which can be connected, see (page 8). • You need to register your audio player and cellphone before using it with this unit. For more details, see (page 88). • If you have registered two or more audio players or cell-phones, you need to select one of them.
Other Functions External Device Power Supply Control Controlling the external device power supply. 1 Display the Source Select Screen Muting Audio Volume upon Reception of Phone Call When a telephone call is mode or received... The Phone Call ("Call Interrupt") screen appears, and system is paused. Phone Call ("Call Interrupt") screen 2 Display the EXT SW Control screen When the call ends... Hang up the phone. The system resumes playing automatically.
Voice Control (DNX9960 only) The unit is equipped with Advanced Speech Recognition function which allows you to operate it with your voice. The supported languages are US English, UK English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, and Spanish. For information on the voice commands, refer to (separate volume). • ASR on the Language Setting screen should be set to "Enabled". See (page 80). Voice Control 1 Enter into the Voice control mode Press the TALK switch.
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Screen Control Setting the monitor screen. Screen Control 1 Display the Easy Control Screen See (page 19). 2 Display the Screen Control screen When the navigation screen is displayed, press the [TEL] button for 1 second or more. 3 Adjust the picture quality [Dimmer] Dimmer Mode Setup "ON": The display dims. "OFF": The display doesn’t dim. "SYNC": Turning the Dimmer function On or Off when the vehicle light control switch is turned On or Off.
Hands Free Unit Control Various functions can be used in the Hands Free control mode. Before Use • For details on the Bluetooth cell-phone with the hands-free function, see (page 8). • You need to register your cell-phone before using it with this unit. For more details, see (page 88). • If you have registered two or more cell-phones, you need to select one of them. For more details, see (page 90).
Hands Free Unit Control During a Call Making a Call Displaying the control screen and using various functions. 1 Display the Hands-Free Control screen [ ] Switches the voice output between phone and speaker. [DTMF] Outputs dial tone. See (page 65). [ ] Disconnecting a call Adjusting the Voice Volume during a Call 2 Select a dialing method 1 DNX9960 Call Waiting [ [ 60 ] • Answers another incoming call with the current call suspended.
[ Outgoing Calls] Displays the Outgoing Calls screen. See (page 63). [ Incoming Calls] Displays the Incoming Calls screen. See (page 63). [ Missed Calls] Displays the Missed Calls screen. See (page 63). [Direct Number] Displays the Dialing Display screen. See (page 62). [Voice] Starts voice recognition. See (page 63).
Hands Free Unit Control 4 Select the phone number to call Calling by Entering a Phone Number Makes a call by entering a phone number. 1 Display the Hands-Free Control screen See (page 60). 2 Display the number input screen 5 Make a call ⁄ • To use the Phonebook, it must have been downloaded from the cell-phone. For more details, see the instruction manual of your cellphone. • Characters with no corresponding name will not be displayed.
Making a Call Using Call Records Calls by selecting a phone number from the outgoing, incoming, or missed calls list. 1 Display the Hands-Free Control screen See (page 60). 2 Display the Outgoing Calls, Incoming Calls, or Missed Calls screen Calling by Voice Recognition (DNX7/ DDX8 series) Calls by recognizing the registered voice. ⁄ • In order to perform voice recognition, voice must be registered in the Phonebook data. See (page 66).
Hands Free Unit Control 4 Make a call ■ If there are more than one phone numbers registered under the same name, go to step 7. 7 Select a Phone number category ■ If there is more than one phone number assigned under the registered name 5 Say the key word registered for the category Selects the Phone number category. When a beep is heard, say the category within 2 seconds. 8 Make a call 6 Make a call ⁄ • A message is displayed if the voice is not recognized. Read the message for the further operation.
Controlling Tone-based Services Setting Up the Hands-Free Phone Uses tone base service using DTMF (Dual Tone Multi Frequency). The Hands-Free system can be set as follows. 1 Display the Talking screen See (page 62). 1 Display the Hands-Free Control screen See (page 60).
Hands Free Unit Control [Call Beep] Sets the beep of the incoming call. ( "ON") "ON": Beep is heard. "OFF": Beep is canceled. [SMS Receive Beep] Sets the beep of the incoming SMS. ( "ON") "ON": Beep is heard. "OFF": Beep is canceled. [Phone Information Use] Sets whether to use cell-phone phonebook, outgoing calls list, incoming calls list and missed calls list. ( "ON") "ON": Yes. "OFF": No. [SMS Use] Sets the SMS function. ( "ON") "ON": Use SMS function. "OFF": SMS not available.
4 Say the name to register (2nd try) Say within 2 seconds after the Beep. Key Word Voice Registration (DNX7/ DDX8 series) 5 End voice registration Registers the voice to select the Phone number category by Voice Recognition. 1 Display the Hands Free Setup screen See (page 65). 2 Display the Key Word List screen ⁄ • A message is displayed if the voice is not recognized. Read the message for the further operation.
Hands Free Unit Control 4 Display voice registration screen Phone Number Preset Registers frequently used phone number to Hands Free control screen preset button. 5 Say the phone category to register (1st try) 1 Display the Hands-Free Control screen See (page 60). 2 Select the Preset number to register Say within 2 seconds after the Beep. 2 sec. 6 Say the phone category to register (2nd try) Say within 2 seconds after the Beep.
DDX8 series only) [Memory] Registers the currently displayed phone number. [Delete] Deletes the currently displayed phone number. Touch to display the confirmation screen. Touch [Yes] to delete or [No] to cancel. 4 Search phone number to register with each function 5 Register phone number SMS (Short Message Service) Uses SMS function. 3 Select a function [ ] Displays the SMS Create Menu screen. See . [ ] Displays received message list. [ ] Displays sent message list.
Hands Free Unit Control 5 SMS Message screen [ SMS] Creates a new message for the selected message. 2 Display the Create SMS Message screen 3 Create a message Create a message 1 Input the destination [ ] Select a destination from the phonebook. [Direct Number] Enter the phone number. [SET] Display the Create SMS Message screen. [Send] Sends the message. [Delete] Deletes the Draft message. Touching the screen displays a confirmation message. Touch [Yes]. To cancel clearing, touch [No].
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Audio Control Audio Control Menu Displays the Audio Control menu to set the sound effect function of this unit. Item [Position] [Surround Control] Page 75 77 1 Display the Source Control Screen Audio Control You can adjust the front/rear and right/left audio balance. When a video screen is displayed, press the [SRC] button. 2 Display the Audio Control menu 1 Display the Audio Control screen ]>[ ] > [Audio Touch [ Control].
reduced the volume using the "Volume Offset", the sound generated if you suddenly switch to another source may be extremely loud. [Subwoofer Level] Adjusts the subwoofer volume. The setting is available when subwoofer is set to any item other than "None". See (page 94). [Bass Boost] Sets the amount of bass boost. (DNX7 series only) "OFF"/ "Step1"/ "Step2" [Supreme] Turns ON/OFF the Supreme function.
Audio Control 4 Set the Graphic Equalizer DNX9/ DDX8 series 1 Zone Control You can set the front and rear audio source. 1 Display the Zone Control screen ]>[ ] > [Zone Touch [ Control]. (page 72) 2 Set the Zone Control DNX7 series 1 1 Gain level can be adjusted by touching the each frequency bar. [2], [3] Sets a frequency. [5], [∞] Sets a gain level. [EQ Init] Returns to the previous level which the gain level is adjusted. [Flat] Tone curve becomes flat. [Bass EXT] Bass Extend settings.
⁄ Listening Position • There are following limitations when zone function is set to "ON". - There is no output from the subwoofer or center speaker. - "Subwoofer Level", "Bass Boost", and "Supreme" of
Audio Control • 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 (page 95). Position DTA Control You can fine-adjust your listening position. 1 Display the Position DTA screen Finely adjust the value set with the Position function. SRS WOW Control (DNX9/ DDX8 series) You can set up the SRS WOW effect. 1 Display the SRS WOW Control screen ]>[ ] > [SRS WOW].
⁄ ⁄ • FOCUS: Adjusts the vertical position of the speaker and sound image by virtual adjustment. • TruBass: Assists the playback for the super bass sound. • SRS 3D: Makes a natural 3D sound field. • Some items cannot be adjusted depending on the selected speaker. • SRS WOW control is not available in tuner source, TV source and HD Radio source. • When Surround Control is Dolby Pro Logic II, SRS WOW control is not available.
Setup Menu You can set up various receiver parameters. How to Display SETUP Menu Screen Displays the Setup menu to set various functions. 1 Display the Source Control Screen When a video screen is displayed, press the [SRC] button. 2 Display the Setup Menu Screen In this manual, the above selection is indicated as: Touch [ ]>[ ]. 3 Select the setup item 78 ⁄ • [AV-IN SETUP], [Navigation] and [Audio SETUP] options can be locked. The key mark ( ) is displayed in reverse video for the locked option.
DivX Setup (DNX9/ DDX8 series) 2 Cancel the registration Checks the registration code. This code is needed when making a disc which has DRM (Digital Rights Management). 1 Display the DivX Setup screen ]>[ ] > [DivX(R) Touch [ SETUP]. (page 78) Touching the screen displays a confirmation message. Touch [OK]. To cancel clearing, touch [Cancel]. Software Information Checks the software version of this unit. 1 Display the Software Information screen ]>[ ] > [Software].
Setup Menu User Interface You can setup user interface parameters. 1 Display the User Interface screen ]>[ ] > [System] > Touch [ [User Interface]. (page 78) display off. "CAM": Press the [AUD] button for longer than 1 second to switch to camera view. [Animation] Sets whether to display animation. ( "ON") 2 Set each item Language Setting You can select the display language for the control screen and audio file tags. 1 Display the User Interface screen ]>[ ] > [System] > Touch [ [User Interface].
[Cancel] Cancels the selected language. Touch Panel Adjustment You can adjust the touch panel operations. When [ASR] is set to "Disabled" (DNX9 only) When [Select Mode] is set to "Advanced" 1 Display the Touch panel Adjustment screen ]>[ ] > [System] > Touch [ [Touch]. (page 78) 2 Adjust the Touch panel [GUI Language Select] Selects the display language used for the control screen and so forth. ( "American English (en)") [Navigation Language Select] Selects the language used for navigation.
Setup Menu Clock and Date Setup Security Setup You can adjust the clock time. A red indicator will blink on the unit after the ACC is set to OFF, warning potential thieves. 1 Display the Clock Setup screen ]>[ ] > [System] > Touch [ [Clock]. (page 78) 2 Setup the Clock 1 1 Adjusts month, day, year, hours, and minute. [Reset] Sets "00" minute.
EXT SW Setup Sets up the exteral switch power mode. 1 Display the EXT SW screen ]>[ ] > [System] > Touch [ [EXT SW]. (page 78) 2 Perform EXT SW Setup [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. How To Use the Character Entry Screen 1 [SW1 Name]/ [SW2 Name] Sets the name of the external device. See (page 83) for information on how to enter a name.
Setup Menu Setup Memory Audio Control, AV-IN SETUP, AV Interface, Navigation, 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. 1 Display the SETUP Memory screen ]>[ ] > [System] > Touch [ [SETUP Memory]. (page 78) 2 Start Setup Memory [Clear] Clears the currently memorized settings.
Changing Background image 5 Select the image to load Loads an image from the connected USB device and sets it for the background image. 1 Connect the device which has the image to load 2 Display the Background screen ]>[ ] > [Display] > Touch [ [Background]. (page 78) 6 Load the image 3 Change Standby 4 Display the Background Memory screen [ [ ] Rotates counter clockwise. ] Rotates clockwise.
Setup Menu ⁄ Panel Color Coordinate • See (page 6) for readable image specifications. • The [Memory] button on the “Background” screen becomes active only in STANDBY source mode. • Pressing the [Memory] button on the “Background” screen switches the AV OUT source to OFF. For resetting the AV OUT source, refer to (page 91). DNX9/ DDX8 series : Sets the button illumination color. DNX7 series : Sets the screen and button illumination color.
To register your original color Screen Control 1 Start the RGB coordinate You can adjust the screen mode of the monitor. 2 Adjust each color value 1 Display the Screen Control screen ]>[ ] > [Display] > Touch [ [Screen Control]. (page 78) 2 Set each item 1 1 Selects a preset number to register. [Red Value] Adjusts the Red value. [Green Value] Adjusts the Green value. [Blue Value] Adjusts the Blue value. 3 Select a Preset number to register 2 sec.
Setup Menu Registering Bluetooth Unit Registers the Bluetooth unit to be connected. 4 Display the PIN Code Set screen 1 1 Display the Bluetooth Setup screen ]>[ ] > [Bluetooth Touch [ SETUP]. (page 78) 2 Display the Connect Device List screen 1 Display the PIN Code. [Search] Searches for a Bluetooth unit. [Cancel] Cancels searching of Bluetooth unit. [PIN Code Set] Display the PIN Code Set screen. 5 Enter PIN code 3 Search for a Bluetooth unit 1 1 1 Displays the registered Bluetooth units.
⁄ • You can also register from the Bluetooth unit side. For the PIN code necessary for registration, see (page 89). • If pairing cannot be done even when the PIN code is correct, try . Registering Special Bluetooth Unit Registers Special Bluetooth unit that results in error by normal operation by selecting from model name.
Setup Menu Bluetooth Unit Connection Selects the Bluetooth unit to connect. 1 Display the Bluetooth Setup screen ]>[ ] > [Bluetooth Touch [ SETUP]. (page 78) 2 Display the Connect Device List screen Bluetooth Hands-Free/Audio Output Setup Selects speakers to output the sound of hands-free phoning (such as phone call voice and ringing tone) and Bluetooth audio. 1 Display the Bluetooth Setup screen ]>[ ] > [Bluetooth Touch [ SETUP].
AV Input Setup AV Output Interface Setup You can set AV input parameters. You can set AV output parameters. 1 Display the AV-IN Setup screen ]>[ ] > [AV-IN SETUP]. Touch [ (page 78) 1 Display the AV-OUT Interface screen ]>[ ] > [AV-OUT Touch [ Interface]. (page 78) 2 Set each item 2 Set each item [AV-IN Interruption] Sets an image display of the system that is connected via the AV INPUT port. ( "OFF") "OFF": When the image source is switched, an image entered via the AV INPUT port is displayed.
Setup Menu Camera Setup You can set Camera parameters. 1 Display the Camera Setup screen ]>[ ] > [Camera Touch [ SETUP]. (page 78) [Front Camera] Turn this setting on when the CMOS-300 with ID2 set is connected. ( "OFF") [F-CAM Settings] Adjusts the CMOS300 with ID 2 set. For details, see the option manual. 2 Set each item [Rear Camera] Selects the type of rear camera to use. ( "Other") "CMOS-300": When the CMOS-300 with ID 1 set is connected. "Other": When the other camera is connected.
Navigation Setup You can set Navigation parameters. 1 Display the Navigation Setup screen ]>[ ] > [Navigation]. Touch [ (page 78) 2 Set each item port. "OFF": Must be used if no navigation system is connected. (The navigation display is cancelled when the AV source is switched.) [On Screen Navigation] Sets an on-screen display of the navigation screen. ( "OFF") (DDX series only) "Auto": Information is displayed for 5 seconds when updated. (Example : when the track/file/song has changed to the next one.
Setup Menu Speaker Setup You can select a speaker type and its size to get the best sound effects. 1 Display the Speaker Select screen ]>[ ] > [Audio SETUP] Touch [ > [Speaker Select]. (page 78) 2 Select a speaker you wish to adjust When the speaker type and size are set, the speaker crossover network and equalizer curve are set automatically. 1 2 3 4 1 Center speaker (DNX9/ DDX8 series) 2 Front speaker 3 Rear speaker 4 Subwoofer [Tweeter] You can set the tweeter when you are selecting front speakers.
2 Display the Crossover setup screen Car Type (DTA) Setup You can setup the car type and speaker network, etc. 3 Set the crossover 1 Display the Car Type Setup screen ]>[ ] > [Audio SETUP] Touch [ > [Car Type]. (page 78) 2 Setup the Car Type If your car type is selected, the Digital Time Alignment and Equalizer is set automatically (for timing adjustment of sound output for each channel) to have the highest surround effects. [Phase] Sets the phase of subwoofer output.
Setup Menu Speaker Location setup 1 Display the Speaker Location Setup screen Car Type Adjust You can manually set the sound output timing of each channel. 1 Display the Car Type Adjust screen 2 Set the speaker locations 2 Select a speaker you wish to adjust 1 2 3 [Front Speaker] Sets the location of the front speaker. "Door", "On Dash", "Under Dash" [Rear Speaker] Sets the location of the rear speaker.
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. Channel Level (DNX9/ DDX8 series) You can set the volume at each setup position. 1 Display the Car Type Setup screen ]>[ ] > [Audio SETUP] Touch [ > [Channel Level]. (page 78) 2 Select a speaker you wish to adjust +3.4feet 1 2 3 4 5 1.6feet 2.
Setup Menu DVD Setup You can set up the DVD play. 1 Display the DVD Setup screen ]>[ ] > [DVD SETUP]. Touch [ (page 78) 2 Set each item [Menu Language]*1 Selects a disc menu language. See (page 99). [Subtitle Language]*1 Selects a subtitle language. See (page 99). [Audio Language]*1 Selects an audio language. See (page 99). [Dynamic Range Control]*1 Sets the dynamic range.
DVD Language Setup 4 Set the language you use Selects a language you use for the speech and menus. 1 Display the DVD Setup screen ]>[ ] > [DVD SETUP]. Touch [ (page 78) DVD Parental Level Setup 2 Select the language item to set Sets a parental level. 1 Display the DVD Setup screen ]>[ ] > [DVD SETUP]. Touch [ (page 78) 2 Display the Parental Level code number screen 3 Enter a language code See (page 115) and select the desired language.
Setup Menu [Clear] Clears the code number. ⁄ • The number you enter first is set as your code number. 4 Display the Parental Level SETUP screen Disc Setup Performs setup when using disc media. 1 Display the DVD Setup screen ]>[ ] > [DVD SETUP]. Touch [ (page 78) 2 Display the Disc Setup screen 5 Select a parental level and complete the setup 3 Set each item Selects a parental level. ⁄ • If a disc has higher parental lock level, you need to enter the code number.
⁄ • [CD Read] Disabled 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. iPod Setup Performs setup when using iPod. 1 Display the iPod Setup screen ]>[ ] > [iPod SETUP]. Touch [ (page 78) 2 Set each item USB Setup Performs setup when using USB. 1 Display the USB Setup screen ]>[ ] > [USB SETUP]. Touch [ (page 78) 2 Set each item Example : USB Setup screen [Picture Display Time] Selects a picture display time.
Setup Menu SIRIUS Parental Code Setup Sets a SIRIUS Parental code. (with the optional accessory SIRIUS Tuner connected only) 4 Confirm the code number Enter the same code number as you input in step 3. 1 Display the SIRIUS Setup screen Touch [ ]>[ ] > [SIRIUS SETUP]. (page 78) 2 Display the Parental Code screen SIRIUS Parental code is now set, and the display returns to SIRIUS Setup screen.
SIRIUS Parental Lock Setup 6 Select a category Selects the channel to enable SIRIUS Parental lock function. 1 1 Display the SIRIUS Setup screen Touch [ ]>[ ] > [SIRIUS SETUP]. (page 78) 2 Display the Parental Code screen 1 Category list Displays all the channels in the selected category. [All Channel] Displays all the channels. 7 Set the parental lock for each channel 1 ⁄ 2 • You need to complete beforehand.
Setup Menu SIRIUS Skip Channel Select Sets the undesired channels unselected. 1 Display the SIRIUS Setup screen ]>[ ] > [SIRIUS Touch [ SETUP]. (page 78) 2 Display the Skip Category Select screen 3 Selects a channel [Info Change] Switch the sequence of the channel list. (Channel name, Song title, Artist name, Composer name, and Category name) [ UP] Moves to SIRIUS Category Select screen. TV Setup The TV signal receiving areas can be set.
Remote Controller This unit can be operated using the Remote Controller supplied with this unit. ¤ 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.
Remote Controller TV mode This is switched when controlling TV. NAV mode This is switched when controlling Navigation unit. Dual Zone Switches the Dual Zone function ON and OFF. ⁄ • The position of the remote control mode switch is indicated in the title of each mode, e.g., "(AUD mode)". • When controlling a player that is not integrated in the unit, select "AUD" mode. Rear volume control Adjusts volume at rear when the Dual Zone function is ON.
Function Switches the function screen. MODE Switches the screen mode. Screen mode changes each time you press this key. DVD/VCD (DVD mode) Track search and file search Selects the track or file to be played. Play/Pause Pauses the track. Press again to resume playing. Stop Memorizes the last point where the disc stopped. When pressed again, the last point is deleted. Direct search Pressing this key switches the features that can be searched directly.
Remote Controller VCD 1.X, VCD 2.X (PBC OFF) Track number Cancel SUBTITLE Switches the subtitle language. VCD 2.X (PBC ON) Scene number Number Cancel ZOOM Switches the zoom ratio each time you press this key. Once you have switched to the direct search feature, specify the search number from the numeric keypad, and then press [ENTER] key. Numeric keypad • Specify the number to search in direct search. • Press 1 to fast forward/ 2 backward.
Music CD/Audio file/Video file/ Picture file (AUD mode) Folder search Selects the folder to be played. Track search and file search Selects the track or file to be played. search feature, specify the search number from the numeric keypad, and then press [38] key. Numeric keypad • Specify the number to search in direct search. iPod (AUD mode) Music/Video search Selects the music/video to be played. Play/Pause Pauses the track or file. Press again to resume playing. Play/Pause Pauses the music/video.
Remote Controller Radio (AUD mode) FM band switching Switches to bands received by the unit. Example: 810kHz (AM) 8TUV 1 0 « or Numeric keypad AM band Station selection Switches to broadcast stations received by the unit. • To use preset tuning, press the number of a programmed broadcast station. (1 – 6 ) • Press the direct tuning key first, then specify the frequency of the station to receive. MNO Seek mode switching Switches the Seek mode (AUTO1, AUTO2, MANU).
Navigation (NAV mode) Cursor key Scrolls the map, or moves the cursor. ROUTE M Displays Route Option menu. VIEW Switches between 2D and 3D map displays. ENTER Performs the selected function. VOICE Plays Voice guidance. ZOOM Zooms in or out the navigation map. MENU Displays Main menu. MAP DIR Switches between the heading up navigation and north up navigation map displays. CANCEL Displays previous screen. POSITION Displays the current position.
Remote Controller TV (TV mode) Switching Band/Video It switches between the station of the TV band to receive and video input. Channel Selection The TV channel to receive is selected. Direct tuning (NTSC TV type only) Press this key first, and then specify the station to receive with the numeric keypad. Example: In case of Channel 6 (2-digit) 0 6MNO « or Numeric keypad • The number of the memorized station is selected.
Initial Setup When pressing the Reset button or turning on the unit for the first time, the Initial SETUP screen is displayed. Initial Setup 3 End initial setup 1 Turns the power On 2 Set each item ⁄ • The settings above can be changed in (page 78). [Language] Select the language used for the control screen and setting items. (page 80) [Angle] You can adjust the position of the monitor. (page 82) [iPod AV Interface Use] Sets the terminal which the iPod is connected to.
Status bar Indicator items Source Display Overview iPod Shown below is a list of indicators displayed on the Status bar. Tuner General "ATT" "DUAL" "TEL" DVD/CD "FO-REP" "IN" TV USB "1chRR" "1chST" "LL" "LR" "RR" "ST" "PBC" "SVCD" "VER1" "VER2" "REP" "FO-REP" "VIDEO" "MUSIC" "PICTURE" "RDM" "REP" "PLST" SIRIUS/ XM DVD- VCD Video 114 "VIDEO" "MUSIC" "RDM" "REP" "C-REP" "T-REP" "1chLL" "1chLR" Indicates that the attenuator is active. Turns on the Dual zone function.
DVD Language Codes Code Language Code Language Code Language aa ab af am ar as ay az ba be bg bh bi bn bo br ca co cs cy da de dz el en eo es et eu fa fi fj fo fr fy ga gd gli gn gu ha he hi hr hu hy ia Afar Abkhazian Afrikaans Amharic Arabic Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Byelorussian Bulgarian Bihari Bislama Bengali, Bangla Tibetan Breton Catalan Corsican Czech Welsh Danish German Bhutani Greek English Esperanto Spanish Estonian Basque Persian Finnish Fiji Faroese French Frisian Irish Scots Ga
Help? Troubleshooting Some functions of this unit may be disabled by some settings made on this unit. ! • 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. ☞ (page 94) ▲ The Dual zone function is enabled. ☞ (page 74) ! • Cannot select the output destination of the subsource in the Dual zone.
Help? Error When the unit fails to operate correctly, the cause of the failure appears on the display. "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 Reset button. "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.
Help? Error "Update your iPod" : The iPod's software is an older version which the unit can not support. ➡ Confirm that the software for the iPod is the latest version. Refer to (page 7). "You only can connect one iPod." : More than one iPod are connected to this unit. ➡ Connect only one iPod to the USB terminal with iPod tag. "Update your USB database" : The USB device is different from the previous one or the contained audio files are replaced.
Specifications Monitor section Picture Size : 6.95 inches (diagonal) wide : 156.6 mm (W) x 81.6 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.
Specifications FM tuner section Frequency Range 200 kHz : 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz (DNX9960/ DNX7160/ DNX7020EX/ DDX896) 50 kHz : 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz (DDX8046BT) 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.
DSP Section Graphics equalizer DNX9/ DDX8 series Band: 13 Band Frequency (BAND1 – 13) : 62.5/ 100/ 160/ 250/ 400/ 630/ 1k/ 1.6k/ 2.5k/ 4k/ 6.3k/ 10k/ 16k Hz Channel: Front/ Rear/ Center DNX7 series Band: 5 Band Frequency (BAND1 – 5) : 62.
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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.
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