What Do You Want To Do? DNX9990HD Thank you for purchasing the KENWOOD GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM. In this manual, you will learn various convenient functions of the system. GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM INSTRUCTION MANUAL Click the icon of the media you want to play. With one-click, you can jump to the section of each media! iPod USB VCD Disc Media Music CD DVD VIDEO HD Radio SIRIUS XM Before reading this manual, click the button below to check the latest edition and the modified pages. http://manual.
Contents Troubleshooting Before Use 4 Bluetooth Control How To Read This Manual 5 Registering And Connecting Bluetooth Unit_____________________ 62 Basic Operations 6 Playing Bluetooth Audio Device________ 65 Functions Of The Buttons On The Front Panel_________________ 6 Using Hands-Free Unit________________ 66 Turning On The Unit__________________ 8 Hands-Free Control__________________ 70 How To Play Media___________________ 10 Operating With The Top Menu Screen____ 11 Common Operations_____
Return to the Top page Before Use Return to the Top page How To Read This Manual How To Read This Manual Before Use 2 WARNING To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions: • 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. • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
Return to the Top page Basic Operations Return to the Top page Basic Operations Basic Operations Number Functions Of The Buttons On The Front Panel 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Name fi (Reset) • If the SI function is turned on, this indicator flashes when the vehicle ignition is off (P.80). 2 ATT • Switches attenuation of the volume on/off. 3 ∞, 5 (Vol) Adjusts volume. 4 AUD • Displays Graphic Equalizer screen (P.94).
Return to the Top page Basic Operations Turning On The Unit The method of turning on is different depending on the model. 1 Press the
Return to the Top page Basic Operations How To Play Media Music CD and disc media 1 Return to the Top page Basic Operations Operating With The Top Menu Screen USB device 1 Connect the USB device with the USB cable. Press the <0> button. Most functions can be performed from the Top Menu screen. 1 Touch [Menu] on any screen. NOTE • If [Menu] is not displayed during video/picture playback, press the
Return to the Top page Basic Operations Return to the Top page Basic Operations ●● Customizing Top Menu screen Key Drag the icon you want to register to the upper line. You can move up to three icons. Function Lists all the music in the lower hierarchy. Moves to the upper hierarchy. Displays current category folder. Displays music/picture/movie file list. Flick scrolling Common Operations You can scroll the list screen by flicking the screen up/down or right/left. Introduces the common operations.
Return to the Top page Basic Operations Navigation Operation Return to the Top page Basic Operations 2 Touch [ ] or [ ] in the navigation screen. For details on the navigation function, please refer to the Navigation Instruction Manual. Display the navigation screen 1 Press the
Return to the Top page DVD, VCD Return to the Top page DVD, VCD DVD/Video CD (VCD) Operation DVD/VCD Basic Operation Most functions can be controlled from the source control screen and playback screen. NOTE • Set the remote controller mode switch to DVD mode before starting operation, see Switching the operation mode (P.101). • The screen shot below is for DVD. It may be different from the one for VCD.
Return to the Top page DVD, VCD Return to the Top page DVD, VCD Multi function menu DVD Highlight control DVD Disc Menu Operation VCD The functions of each key are as follows. You can set up some items in the DVD-VIDEO disc menu. 1 [4] [¢] Searches the previous/next content. Touch illustrated area during playback. [38] Plays or pauses. Highlight control lets you control the DVD menu by touching the menu key directly on the screen. 1 Touch [Highlight] in the Menu Control screen.
Return to the Top page DVD, VCD 2 Touch the key which corresponds to desired setting item. Return to the Top page DVD, VCD NOTE • For DVD, please refer to DVD Play Mode Setting (P.19) to display the Zoom Control screen. 2 Perform desired operation as follows. Switches the subtitle language Touch [Subtitle]. Each time you touch this key, language is switched. Switches the audio language Touch [Audio]. Each time you touch this key, language is switched.
Return to the Top page DVD, VCD Return to the Top page DVD, VCD Language setup This setting is for the language used in the menu, subtitle, and voice. You cannot setup these items during DVD playback. 1 2 Touch [SET] of the desired item; [Menu Language], [Subtitle Language], [Audio Language]. Language Set screen appears. Enter the desired language code and touch [Enter]. Parental level Sets a parental level. You cannot setup this item during DVD playback. 1 Touch [SET] of [Parental Level].
Return to the Top page CD, Disc, iPod, USB device Return to the Top page CD, Disc, iPod, USB device CD/Audio And Visual Files/iPod Operation 4 Multi function menu Various functions can be performed by using keys in this area. For details on the menu, see Multi function menu (P.28). Music/Video/Picture Basic Operation 5 Sub function key Touch to display “Sub function menu” (7 in this table). Most functions can be controlled from the source control screen and playback screen.
Return to the Top page CD, Disc, iPod, USB device Return to the Top page CD, Disc, iPod, USB device USB device and iPod Picture/video screen NOTE 9 • The screen shot below is for USB device. It may be different from the one for iPod. Simple Control screen 1 List Control screen 2 10 6 2 7 3 4 5 3 4 9 8 1 Information display Displays the following information. • Current file name: Each time you touch this area, display switches between file number/folder number and file name. • 3, ¡, etc.
Return to the Top page CD, Disc, iPod, USB device Return to the Top page CD, Disc, iPod, USB device Multi function menu Sub function menu Music CD Disc media iPod USB device The following functions can be performed by using keys in this area. [ ] (Disc media, iPod, USB device only) Searches track/file. For details on search operation, see Search Operation (P.30). [4] [¢] Searches the previous/next track/file. [3] [8] (iPod only) / [38] Plays or pauses.
Return to the Top page CD, Disc, iPod, USB device Return to the Top page CD, Disc, iPod, USB device Other search Search Operation You can search music, video or picture files by the following operations. NOTE • If you use a remote controller, you can jump directly to the desired track/file with entering the track/folder/file number, play time, etc. For details, see Direct search mode (P.101). List search When you want to narrow the list down, there are other search ways.
Return to the Top page CD, Disc, iPod, USB device Folder search (USB device and disc media only) 1 Touch the desired folder. Return to the Top page CD, Disc, iPod, USB device Search from album artwork (USB device and iPod only) Picture search (USB device only) 1 Touch the desired picture. You can search music files by selecting the album artwork. 1 2 Content of the folder are displayed in the right area of the screen. 2 Touch desired item from the content list. Playback starts.
Return to the Top page CD, Disc, iPod, USB device Favorite list You can create an original playlist of your favorite 10 albums by selecting album artworks. 1 Return to the Top page CD, Disc, iPod, USB device 2 Touch the desired artwork in the favorite list. Movie Control You can adjust the movie playback from a disc media. Touch and drag the desired album artwork in the lower line to the upper line. 1 In the playback screen, touch illustrated area.
Return to the Top page CD, Disc, iPod, USB device Return to the Top page CD, Disc, iPod, USB device Multi function menu Pandora® internet radio Operation You can listen to the Pandora® internet radio on this unit by controlling the application installed in the iPhone, Android or BlackBerry. To enter Pandora mode, touch [Pandora] icon in the Top Menu screen. The following functions can be performed by using keys in this area.
Return to the Top page CD, Disc, iPod, USB device Station list screen You can perform the following functions from this screen. Return to the Top page CD, Disc, iPod, USB device Aha Operation You can listen to the Aha on this unit by controlling the application installed in the iPhone or Android. To enter Aha mode, touch [aha] icon in the Top Menu screen. NOTE • Install the latest version of the Aha application on your iPhone or Android. (P.
Return to the Top page CD, Disc, iPod, USB device Return to the Top page CD, Disc, iPod, USB device Multi function menu The following functions can be performed by using keys in this area. [ ] ] Sets the content forward 30 seconds. [ ] Sets the received location information at the destination of navigation. See Navigate (P.42). [ ] Posts the location information to Facebook. [ ] Sends a voice memo. See Voice memo (P.42). [ ] Redelivers by Twitter. [ ] Dials the received telephone number.
Return to the Top page CD, Disc, iPod, USB device Return to the Top page CD, Disc, iPod, USB device Voice memo 1 Touch [ ] in the control screen. Navigate Sets the location information received from Aha at the destination of navigation. 1 Touch [ ] in the control screen. USB setup USB/iPod/DivX Setup You can perform setup when using USB/ iPod/ DivX. 1 Set each item as follows. NOTE • Each operation in this section can be started from the Top Menu screen.
Return to the Top page CD, Disc, iPod, USB device Return to the Top page CD, Disc, iPod, USB device iPod setup 1 Set each item as follows. DivX setup This feature is available only for Central and South America sales area. 1 AudioBook Speed Sets the audio book playback speed. Select from [Slow], [Normal] (default), and [Fast]. Wide Screen* Sets Wide Screen. Set [ON] or [OFF] (default). On Screen iPod Sets how to display the information of the iPod.
Return to the Top page HD Radio, SIRIUS XM Return to the Top page HD Radio, SIRIUS XM HD Radio™ tuner and SIRIUS XM Radio Operation 6 Preset list Displays the list of preset stations or channels and the information. HD Radio tuner Basic Operation Most functions can be controlled from the source control screen. NOTE • Set the remote controller mode switch to AUD mode before starting operation, see Switching the operation mode (P.101).
Return to the Top page HD Radio, SIRIUS XM Return to the Top page HD Radio, SIRIUS XM SIRIUS XM Basic Operation This HD Radio receiver enables: • Program Service Data: Contributes to the superior user experience of HD Radio Technology. Presents song name, artist, station IDs, HD2/HD3 Channel Guide, and other relevant data streams. Most functions can be controlled from the source control screen.
Return to the Top page HD Radio, SIRIUS XM 5 Sub function key Touch to display “Sub function menu” (7 in this table). Return to the Top page HD Radio, SIRIUS XM [ REAR ] Touch to mute the rear speaker. 6 Music information Displays the information of the current music: Channel Name, Artist Name, Song Title, Content Info, Category Name, Channel Description, Similar Channels 7 Sub function menu The following functions can be performed by using keys in this area. • Switches the band: Touch [BAND].
Return to the Top page HD Radio, SIRIUS XM Memory Operation Return to the Top page HD Radio, SIRIUS XM Auto memory You can store stations with good reception in memory automatically. This function is for HD Radio tuner only. NOTE Preset select You can list and select memorized station or channel. Selecting from the multi function menu 1 • Auto memory terminates when 6 stations are stored or when all stations are tuned in. • The operation ends automatically if you do not operate within 10 seconds.
Return to the Top page HD Radio, SIRIUS XM Category/Channel search You can specify the desired category and select a channel. 1 Touch [ ] in the control screen. The multi function menu appears. 2 Touch [ ] in the multi function menu. List select screen appears. 3 Touch [Preset list], [Category list] or [Channel list]. Return to the Top page HD Radio, SIRIUS XM Traffic Information (HD Radio tuner Only) You can listen and watch the traffic information automatically when a traffic bulletin starts.
Return to the Top page HD Radio, SIRIUS XM Return to the Top page HD Radio, SIRIUS XM Checking the memory usage iTunes Tagging You can tag your music using an iTunes Tagging enabled HD Radio tuner and SIRIUS XM receiver. When you hear a song you enjoy on your local HD Radio tuner or SIRIUS XM, you only have to press the button for 1 second. The song’s information will then be saved on this unit.
Return to the Top page HD Radio, SIRIUS XM Instant Replay (SIRIUS XM only) You can replay last 30 minutes of current channel. 1 Touch [ ] in the sub function menu. Instant Replay screen appears. Program play pauses. Return to the Top page HD Radio, SIRIUS XM Program list Touching this plays back the displayed program. [Info Change] Touching this allows you to switch among the Artist name, Song title, Category name, and Content info cyclically. 3 Touch [38]. Playback starts.
Return to the Top page HD Radio, SIRIUS XM Return to the Top page HD Radio, SIRIUS XM Parental lock Skip channel select You can select the channels to enable SIRIUS XM Parental Lock function. 1 Touch [SET] of [Parental Lock Channel Select] in the SIRIUS XM SETUP screen. Parental Pass Check screen appears. NOTE • You need to complete Parental code (P.59) beforehand. • To delete the parental lock channel setting, touch and hold [Clear] for 2 seconds, enter the Parental code number, then touch [Enter].
Return to the Top page Bluetooth Operation Return to the Top page Bluetooth Operation Bluetooth Control Using the Bluetooth function, various functions can be used: listening to the audio file, making/receiving a call.
Return to the Top page Bluetooth Operation Connecting the Bluetooth unit Return to the Top page Bluetooth Operation NOTE Playing Bluetooth Audio Device 1 Touch [SET] of [Paired Device List]. Connection Device List screen appears. 2 • Touching [Remove] removes registration information. After you touch the key, a confirmation message appears. Follow the message and complete the operation. Touch the device name you want to connect. • To disconnect the device, perform above procedures again.
Return to the Top page Bluetooth Operation Return to the Top page Bluetooth Operation Making a call Using Hands-Free Unit You can use telephone function by connecting the Bluetooth telephone to this unit. 1 *1 You can sort the list to begin with touched character. Press the button. Downloading the phonebook If you want to use your phonebook data, it is necessary to download the data from the cell-phone to this unit in advance. 1 Operate the cell-phone to send the phonebook data to this unit.
Return to the Top page Bluetooth Operation Receiving a call 1 Touch [ ] to answer a phone call or [ ] to reject an incoming call. Return to the Top page Bluetooth Operation Operations during a call Adjust the receiver volume Press the <∞> or <5> button. You can register PIN code, select the device to connect, and perform output setup. 1 Switch the voice output Touch [ ] to switch the voice output between phone and speaker.
Return to the Top page Bluetooth Operation Return to the Top page Bluetooth Operation Setting up the Hands-Free phone Hands-Free Control You can perform various setup about handsfree function. 1 Press the button. Hands Free screen appears. 2 Touch desired key in the Hands Free screen. 1 Touch [TEL SETUP] in the Hands Free screen. Hands Free SETUP screen appears. 2 Set each item as follows. SMS Use Select whether to use SMS. ON (Default): Uses SMS. OFF: Not uses SMS.
Return to the Top page Bluetooth Operation SMS (Short Message Service) Return to the Top page Bluetooth Operation Operations in the message list screen You can use SMS function. 1 Touch [SMS] in the Hands Free screen. SMS Select screen appears. 2 Select desired function from the list. Creating a new message 1 Touch [Create Message] in the SMS Select screen. SMS Create Menu screen appears. 2 Touch [ ] or [Direct Number].
Return to the Top page Bluetooth Operation Return to the Top page Bluetooth Operation Phone number preset Using templates You can create a message easily by selecting the desired sentence from the template list. 1 Touch [Create Message] in the SMS Select screen. SMS Create Menu screen appears. 2 Touch [Template]. You can register frequently used phone numbers to this unit. 1 Touch [Preset 1], [Preset 2], or [Preset 3] for 2 seconds in the Hands Free screen.
Return to the Top page Camera Control Return to the Top page Camera Control Camera Control When a CMOS-310/CMOS-300 (optional accessory) is connected, the camera can be controlled from this unit. Switching the View Mode Switching the View Camera Swithing between the front view camera and the rear view camera. 1 Press the button for 1 second. Camera system can display 5 kinds of view mode. 1 Press the button for 1 second. Camera view screen appears.
Return to the Top page Setting Up Return to the Top page Setting Up Setting Up Monitor Screen Setup You can adjust image quality in iPod video, picture file, menu screen, etc. 1 Press the button instructed in each diagram when the desired screen is displayed. System Setup Mode (Playback screen only) Select screen mode. Full: Full picture mode Just: Justify picture mode Press for 1 second NOTE • Each operation in this section can be started from the multi function menu.
Return to the Top page Setting Up Return to the Top page Setting Up Touch panel adjustment Language setup 1 Touch [SET] of [Language] in the User Interface screen. Language Setting screen appears. 2 Set each item as follows. Select Mode Selects the mode to select a language. Easy (Default): Selects a language easily. Advanced: Allows you to select languages for respective items.* Language Select Selects a language. * If you select [Advanced] for Select Mode, the following screen appears.
Return to the Top page Setting Up 3 Follow the instruction on the screen. Return to the Top page Setting Up Panel color coordinate Display Setup 1 2 Touch [Menu] on any screen. 3 Touch [Display]. Touch [SETUP]. SETUP Menu screen appears. You can set the screen and button illumination color. The selectable items differ depending on the unit. 1 Touch [Color] in the Display Menu screen. Color screen appears. 2 Touch [SET] of [Panel Color Coordinate].
Return to the Top page Setting Up Changing background image Return to the Top page Setting Up 5 Touch [Enter]. You can load an image from the connected USB device and set it for the background image. Before operating this procedure, it is necessary to connect the device which has the image to load. 1 2 Navigation Setup You can set navigation parameters. Touch [Background] in the Display Menu screen. Background screen appears. 1 2 Touch [Menu] on any screen. 3 Touch [Navigation]. Touch [SETUP].
Return to the Top page Setting Up Camera Setup You can set camera parameters. 1 2 Touch [Menu] on any screen. 3 Touch [Camera]. Touch [SETUP]. SETUP Menu screen appears. Camera SETUP screen appears. 4 Set each item as follows. Return to the Top page Setting Up Rear Camera*1 Selects the type of rear camera to use. CMOS-310: When the CMOS-310/CMOS-300 series with ID 1 set is connected. Other (Default): When the other camera is connected. R-CAM Interruption Sets a method for switching the display.
Return to the Top page Setting Up AV Output Interface Setup You can select an AV source to be output at the AV OUTPUT port. Default is “VIDEO1”. 1 2 Touch [Menu] on any screen. 3 Touch [AV-OUT]. Return to the Top page Setting Up External Device Control Control the external device power supply. 1 Touch [EXT SW] in the Source Control screen. Touch [SETUP]. SETUP Menu screen appears. EXT SW Control screen appears. NOTE • If [EXT SW] is not displayed, touch [ ]. AV-OUT Interface screen appears.
Return to the Top page Audio Setting Up Return to the Top page Audio Setting Up Controlling Audio NOTE • Each operation in this section can be started from the multi function menu. You can adjust the various settings such as audio balance or subwoofer level. 1 2 Touch [Menu] on any screen. Touch [Audio]. Audio screen appears. See the following section for each setting. • Setting audio (P.90) • Set up speakers (P.90) • Set up your car type (P.92) • Select DSP (P.
Return to the Top page Audio Setting Up Car type setup You can setup the car type and speaker network, etc. 1 Touch [Car Type] in the Audio SETUP screen. Car Type screen appears. 2 Select your car type from the list. NOTE • If your car type is selected, the Delay Time Alignment is set automatically (for timing adjustment of sound output for each channel) to have the highest surround effects.
Return to the Top page Audio Setting Up Equalizer Control You can adjust equalizer by selecting the optimized setting for each category. 1 Touch [Equalizer]. Return to the Top page Audio Setting Up Controlling equalizer manually This setting cannot be performed when you select [iPod] in the Equalizer screen. 1 2 Touch [EQ] in the Equalizer screen. 1 Select EQ curve from [Natural], [Rock], [Pops], [Easy], [Top40], [Jazz], [Powerful], [iPod], and [User]. You can set sound effects.
Return to the Top page Audio Setting Up Return to the Top page Audio Setting Up Highway sound setting Realizer and Supreme You can boost a certain range of sound that becomes hard to hear due to road noise. You can restore the sound lost due to audio compression to a realistic sound. 1 1 Touch [Highway Sound] in the Sound Effect screen. Highway Sound screen appears. Touch the screen in the Sound Effect screen.
Return to the Top page Audio Setting Up Return to the Top page Audio Setting Up Position DTA Control Listening Position You can adjust the sound effects according to your listening position. 1 Touch [Position]. You can fine-adjust your listening position. 1 2 In Position screen, touch [Adjust]. Select the speaker you wish to adjust by touching speaker icon. NOTE • Make fine adjustment of the delay time of the speaker output specified here to have a more suitable environment for your vehicle.
Return to the Top page Remote Controller Operation Return to the Top page Remote Controller Operation Remote Controller Functions Of The Remote Controller Buttons Switching the operation mode This unit can be operated using the remote controller. 2CAUTION • 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.
Return to the Top page Remote Controller Operation Return to the Top page Remote Controller Operation 4 9 1 2 3 5 Key Name VOICE 10 VIEW 6 11 MAP DIR 7 9 11 8 10 12 13 17 19 18 20 12 5/∞ 21 22 23 24 14 13 2/3 14 Numeric Keypad 25 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 102 Key Name SRC 26 Location of Function the mode switch − Switches to the source to be played. In hands-free mode, hangs up the phone. NAV − Switches between the navigation and the source screens.
Return to the Top page Troubleshooting Return to the Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Other Problems And Solutions If any trouble occurs, first check the following table for possible problems. • Some functions of this unit may be disabled by some settings made on this unit. • What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. About settings Problem • Cannot set up the subwoofer. • Cannot set up subwoofer phase.
Return to the Top page Troubleshooting Error Message Cause USB Device The connected USB device is rated Error!! a current capacity higher than the allowable limit. Authorization Error Connection to the iPod has failed. Update your iPod The iPod’s software is an older version which the unit can not support. Navigation Error. Please turn on power again later. Check Application Please update your Aha application The communication error has occurred due to severely cold temperature.
Return to the Top page Appendix Return to the Top page Appendix Appendix Playable Media And Files You can play various kinds of media and files on this unit.
Return to the Top page Appendix Connectable iPod/iPhone The following models can be connected to this unit. You can control an iPod/iPhone from this unit by connecting an iPod/iPhone (commercial product) with Dock connector using an optional accessory iPod connection cable (KCA-iP202). The word “iPod” appearing in this manual indicates the iPod/iPhone connected with the KCA-iP202 (optional accessory).
Return to the Top page Appendix ■■USB FO-REP The folder repeat function is on. VIDEO Identifies the video file. MUSIC Identifies the music file. PICTURE Identifies the picture file. RDM The random function is on. REP The repeat function is on. PLST The play list mode is selected now. ■■iPod MUSIC Identifies the music file. VIDEO Identifies the video file. RDM The random function is on. A-RDM The album random function is on. REP The repeat function is on.
Return to the Top page Appendix Return to the Top page Appendix DVD Language Codes Code 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 gl gn gu ha he hi hr hu hy 114 Language 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 Faro
Return to the Top page Appendix Return to the Top page Appendix ■■Bluetooth section ■■FM tuner section ■■Video section ■■Navigation section Technology : Bluetooth Ver.3.0 Certified Frequency Range : 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz (200 kHz) Color System of External Video Input : NTSC/PAL Receiver : High-sensitivity GPS receiver Frequency : 2.402 – 2.480 GHz Usable Sensitivity (S/N : 30 dB) : 9.3 dBf (0.8 μV/75 Ω) External Video Input Level (RCA/mini jack) : 1 Vp-p/ 75 Ω Reception Frequency : 1575.
Return to the Top page Appendix About This Unit ■■Copyrights • The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by JVC KENWOOD Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. • The “AAC” logo is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories.
Return to the Top page Appendix Return to the Top page Appendix ■■FCC WARNING ■■IC (Industry Canada) Notice 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.
This HD Radio receiver enables: