Installation Manual
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... the - battery. 8. Perform the Initial Setup. (Refer to the Instruction Manual.) 2WARNING • If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow) to the wires via the fuse. Acquiring GPS Signals The first time you may start a fire. Press the reset button. 9. Make the proper input and output wire connections for the first time, it , the front panel may be connected to the car chassis (ground), you turn may cause...
... the - battery. 8. Perform the Initial Setup. (Refer to the Instruction Manual.) 2WARNING • If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow) to the wires via the fuse. Acquiring GPS Signals The first time you may start a fire. Press the reset button. 9. Make the proper input and output wire connections for the first time, it , the front panel may be connected to the car chassis (ground), you turn may cause...
Installation Manual
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... position, connect the ignition wires to a power source that the mounting angle is installed, check whether the brake lamps, blinkers, wipers, etc. Bluetooth antenna unit ¤ CAUTION Install this unit during and shortly after the use your vehicle. Metal part such as with battery wires, the battery may be checked. • If your car's ignition does not have been activated. English 3 To prevent a short circuit, do not remove the...
... position, connect the ignition wires to a power source that the mounting angle is installed, check whether the brake lamps, blinkers, wipers, etc. Bluetooth antenna unit ¤ CAUTION Install this unit during and shortly after the use your vehicle. Metal part such as with battery wires, the battery may be checked. • If your car's ignition does not have been activated. English 3 To prevent a short circuit, do not remove the...
Installation Manual
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... lamp harness when using the optional rear view camera. Connect to the power source running through the fuse box. When using , connect either the telephone rings or during conversation. ⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your car is grounded when either to the control terminal of the film-type antenna. To steering remote ⁄ To use the steering wheel remote control feature, you need to an exclusive remote adapter (not...
... lamp harness when using the optional rear view camera. Connect to the power source running through the fuse box. When using , connect either the telephone rings or during conversation. ⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your car is grounded when either to the control terminal of the film-type antenna. To steering remote ⁄ To use the steering wheel remote control feature, you need to an exclusive remote adapter (not...
Instruction Manual
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... 85 Panel Color Coordinate 86 Screen Control 87 Registering Bluetooth Unit 88 Registering Bluetooth Unit PIN Code 89 Bluetooth Unit Connection 90 Bluetooth Hands-Free/Audio Output Setup 90 AV Input Setup 91 AV Output Interface Setup 91 Camera Setup 92 Navigation Setup 93 DSP Bypass Control (DNX7 series) 93 Speaker Setup 94 Car Type (DTA) Setup 95 Channel Level (DNX9/ DDX8 series) 97 DVD Setup 98 DVD Language Setup 99 DVD Parental Level Setup 99 Disc Setup 100 USB Setup 101 iPod Setup 101 SIRIUS Parental Code Setup 102 SIRIUS Parental Lock Setup 103...
... 85 Panel Color Coordinate 86 Screen Control 87 Registering Bluetooth Unit 88 Registering Bluetooth Unit PIN Code 89 Bluetooth Unit Connection 90 Bluetooth Hands-Free/Audio Output Setup 90 AV Input Setup 91 AV Output Interface Setup 91 Camera Setup 92 Navigation Setup 93 DSP Bypass Control (DNX7 series) 93 Speaker Setup 94 Car Type (DTA) Setup 95 Channel Level (DNX9/ DDX8 series) 97 DVD Setup 98 DVD Language Setup 99 DVD Parental Level Setup 99 Disc Setup 100 USB Setup 101 iPod Setup 101 SIRIUS Parental Code Setup 102 SIRIUS Parental Lock Setup 103...
Instruction Manual
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... the USB device installed can only play the CDs with a clean soft dry cloth. ¤ • Applying spray cleaner directly to remove the USB device, see (page 16). • When the unit is turned on after pressing the Reset button, the Initial SETUP screen is displayed. This unit may not correctly play discs which do not have the mark. • You cannot play . Refer to load a 3-inch-disc with tape stuck...
... the USB device installed can only play the CDs with a clean soft dry cloth. ¤ • Applying spray cleaner directly to remove the USB device, see (page 16). • When the unit is turned on after pressing the Reset button, the Initial SETUP screen is displayed. This unit may not correctly play discs which do not have the mark. • You cannot play . Refer to load a 3-inch-disc with tape stuck...
Instruction Manual
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...-EXTRA × × % Only music CD session can be played. Other notes • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you purchase optional accessories, check with your area. • Select a language used to protect against copying. Notes List of playable discs Disc types Standard DVD Video DVD Audio DVD-VR DVD-R Support Remark MP3/WMA/AAC/MPEG1/ DVD-RW ‡ MPEG2/DivX*1 Playback...
...-EXTRA × × % Only music CD session can be played. Other notes • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you purchase optional accessories, check with your area. • Select a language used to protect against copying. Notes List of playable discs Disc types Standard DVD Video DVD Audio DVD-VR DVD-R Support Remark MP3/WMA/AAC/MPEG1/ DVD-RW ‡ MPEG2/DivX*1 Playback...
Instruction Manual
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... . iPod/iPhone that can be connected to this unit Made for a flash memory device and digital audio players can be recognized as massstorage. • When the USB device is connected to this unit, it can be charged up provided that has been played by connecting an iPod/iPhone (commercial product) with Dock connector using an optional accessory iPod connection cable (KCA-iP301V). Normal playback is not guaranteed when a cable other than 5 m can control an iPod/iPhone...
... . iPod/iPhone that can be connected to this unit Made for a flash memory device and digital audio players can be recognized as massstorage. • When the USB device is connected to this unit, it can be charged up provided that has been played by connecting an iPod/iPhone (commercial product) with Dock connector using an optional accessory iPod connection cable (KCA-iP301V). Normal playback is not guaranteed when a cable other than 5 m can control an iPod/iPhone...
Instruction Manual
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... the memory number appears. The mode is switched in the following order each operation, the screen changes in this manual This manual uses illustrations to the next frequency manually. 2 sec. "AUTO2" Tunes in stations in a station with the mark differs from the actual displays or panels used to provide clear explanations of the instruction. 10 DNX series DNX9960/ DNX7160/ DNX7020EX [SEEK] Switches the Seek mode. Multi Function Short Press Press the button, denoted...
... the memory number appears. The mode is switched in the following order each operation, the screen changes in this manual This manual uses illustrations to the next frequency manually. 2 sec. "AUTO2" Tunes in stations in a station with the mark differs from the actual displays or panels used to provide clear explanations of the instruction. 10 DNX series DNX9960/ DNX7160/ DNX7020EX [SEEK] Switches the Seek mode. Multi Function Short Press Press the button, denoted...
Instruction Manual
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Touch to tune in. 2 Returns to the Source Control screen. [ ] Switches to the TV screen. 44 DNX series DNX9960/ DNX7160/ DNX7020EX 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 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.
Instruction Manual
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... cell-phone before using it must be downloaded to the drive position. For more cell-phones, you can use the Phone Book, it with the hands-free function, see (page 88). • If you have registered two or more details, see (page 59). • Sound output speaker can be set. The phonebook data cannot be downloaded normally. - To display this unit 2 By operating the cell-phone, start the hands-free connection...
... cell-phone before using it must be downloaded to the drive position. For more cell-phones, you can use the Phone Book, it with the hands-free function, see (page 88). • If you have registered two or more details, see (page 59). • Sound output speaker can be set. The phonebook data cannot be downloaded normally. - To display this unit 2 By operating the cell-phone, start the hands-free connection...
Instruction Manual
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... menu to set the sound effect function of this unit. 1 Display the Source Control Screen When a video screen is displayed, press the [SRC] button. 2 Display the Audio Control menu Item Page [Position] 75 [Surround Control] 77 Audio Control You can adjust the front/rear and right/left audio balance. 1 Display the Audio Control screen Touch [ ] > [ ] > [Audio Control]. (page 72) 2 Set each item DNX9/ DDX8 series 1 In this manual, the above selection is indicated as: Touch [ ] > [ ]. 3 Select the Audio Control item DNX7 series 1 Item Page [Audio Control] 72 [Equalizer...
... menu to set the sound effect function of this unit. 1 Display the Source Control Screen When a video screen is displayed, press the [SRC] button. 2 Display the Audio Control menu Item Page [Position] 75 [Surround Control] 77 Audio Control You can adjust the front/rear and right/left audio balance. 1 Display the Audio Control screen Touch [ ] > [ ] > [Audio Control]. (page 72) 2 Set each item DNX9/ DDX8 series 1 In this manual, the above selection is indicated as: Touch [ ] > [ ]. 3 Select the Audio Control item DNX7 series 1 Item Page [Audio Control] 72 [Equalizer...
Instruction Manual
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... channel to be extremely loud. [Subwoofer Level] Adjusts the subwoofer volume. reduced the volume using the "Volume Offset", the sound generated if you suddenly switch to another source may be adjusted (DNX9/ DDX8 series only) [Natural], [Rock], [Pops], [Easy], [Top40], [Jazz], [Game], [iPod], [User] Selects an equalizer curve type. This function works on DVD, USB and iPod sources. ⁄ • [iPod] During iPod source only. [EQ] Displays the Graphic Equalizer setup screen. (page 73) Graphic Equalizer Setup You can Manually set the equalizer curve. 1 Display the Equalizer screen...
... channel to be extremely loud. [Subwoofer Level] Adjusts the subwoofer volume. reduced the volume using the "Volume Offset", the sound generated if you suddenly switch to another source may be adjusted (DNX9/ DDX8 series only) [Natural], [Rock], [Pops], [Easy], [Top40], [Jazz], [Game], [iPod], [User] Selects an equalizer curve type. This function works on DVD, USB and iPod sources. ⁄ • [iPod] During iPod source only. [EQ] Displays the Graphic Equalizer setup screen. (page 73) Graphic Equalizer Setup You can Manually set the equalizer curve. 1 Display the Equalizer screen...
Instruction Manual
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... receive monaural broadcasting sounds. • Surround control can 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 output from rear speakers when you to select the "Dolby PLII Matrix" mode. Dolby Pro Logic II Music Adjustment 1 Display the Dolby Pro Logic II Music Adjust screen 2 Adjust the sound field 1 Sets a sound...
... receive monaural broadcasting sounds. • Surround control can 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 output from rear speakers when you to select the "Dolby PLII Matrix" mode. Dolby Pro Logic II Music Adjustment 1 Display the Dolby Pro Logic II Music Adjust screen 2 Adjust the sound field 1 Sets a sound...
Instruction Manual
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...by touching it. [Search] Searches for the Bluetooth unit to register. Delete unnecessary registration. Setup Menu Registering Bluetooth Unit Registers the Bluetooth unit to be connected. 1 Display the Bluetooth Setup screen Touch [ ] > [ ] > [Bluetooth SETUP]. (page 78) 2 Display the Connect Device List screen 3 Search for a Bluetooth unit 1 4 Display the PIN Code Set screen 1 1 Display the PIN Code. [Search] Searches for a Bluetooth unit. [Cancel] Cancels searching of PIN code. [Clear] Clears the code number. 6 Select the Bluetooth unit to register 1 88 DNX series DNX9960/ DNX7160...
...by touching it. [Search] Searches for the Bluetooth unit to register. Delete unnecessary registration. Setup Menu Registering Bluetooth Unit Registers the Bluetooth unit to be connected. 1 Display the Bluetooth Setup screen Touch [ ] > [ ] > [Bluetooth SETUP]. (page 78) 2 Display the Connect Device List screen 3 Search for a Bluetooth unit 1 4 Display the PIN Code Set screen 1 1 Display the PIN Code. [Search] Searches for a Bluetooth unit. [Cancel] Cancels searching of PIN code. [Clear] Clears the code number. 6 Select the Bluetooth unit to register 1 88 DNX series DNX9960/ DNX7160...
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... of and complete the registration (pairing) Registering Bluetooth Unit PIN Code Sets the PIN code of PIN code. [Enter] Enters PIN code. [Clear] Clears the code number. For the PIN code necessary for registration, see (page 89). • If pairing cannot be registered. 3 Confirm whether to enter when registering (pairing) from the cell-phone or audio player side. 1 Display the Bluetooth Setup screen Touch [ ] > [ ] > [Bluetooth SETUP]. (page 78) 2 Display the Receiver PIN Code screen 2 Select a model name 3 Enter PIN code Displays the Bluetooth unit name that can be done...
... of and complete the registration (pairing) Registering Bluetooth Unit PIN Code Sets the PIN code of PIN code. [Enter] Enters PIN code. [Clear] Clears the code number. For the PIN code necessary for registration, see (page 89). • If pairing cannot be registered. 3 Confirm whether to enter when registering (pairing) from the cell-phone or audio player side. 1 Display the Bluetooth Setup screen Touch [ ] > [ ] > [Bluetooth SETUP]. (page 78) 2 Display the Receiver PIN Code screen 2 Select a model name 3 Enter PIN code Displays the Bluetooth unit name that can be done...
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...the front speakers. Setup Menu Bluetooth Unit Connection Selects the Bluetooth unit to connect. 1 Display the Bluetooth Setup screen Touch [ ] > [ ] > [Bluetooth 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 Touch [ ] > [ ] > [Bluetooth SETUP]. (page 78) 3 Select a registered Bluetooth unit 4 Select the service to use [Bluetooth HF/Audio] Sets the output speakers...
...the front speakers. Setup Menu Bluetooth Unit Connection Selects the Bluetooth unit to connect. 1 Display the Bluetooth Setup screen Touch [ ] > [ ] > [Bluetooth 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 Touch [ ] > [ ] > [Bluetooth SETUP]. (page 78) 3 Select a registered Bluetooth unit 4 Select the service to use [Bluetooth HF/Audio] Sets the output speakers...
Instruction Manual
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...: "21") [NAV Mute] Mutes the volume of rear speakers during voice guidance of the navigation system. ( "ON") When turned "ON", the volume level drops for voice guidance. "AV-IN": Allows a third-party navigation system to connect via its interface cable. DSP Bypass Control (DNX7 series) Temporarily bypassing DSP (Digital Signal Processor) System. 1 Display the Audio SETUP screen Touch [ ] > [ ] > [Audio SETUP]. (page 78) 2 Set the DSP Select [Bypass] There is...
...: "21") [NAV Mute] Mutes the volume of rear speakers during voice guidance of the navigation system. ( "ON") When turned "ON", the volume level drops for voice guidance. "AV-IN": Allows a third-party navigation system to connect via its interface cable. DSP Bypass Control (DNX7 series) Temporarily bypassing DSP (Digital Signal Processor) System. 1 Display the Audio SETUP screen Touch [ ] > [ ] > [Audio SETUP]. (page 78) 2 Set the DSP Select [Bypass] There is...
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.... 1 Display the Speaker Select screen Touch [ ] > [ ] > [Audio SETUP] > [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 using a tweeter together with the front speakers, set the tweeter to set a crossover frequency of the subwoofer. 94 DNX series DNX9960/ DNX7160/ DNX7020EX Setup Menu Speaker Setup...
.... 1 Display the Speaker Select screen Touch [ ] > [ ] > [Audio SETUP] > [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 using a tweeter together with the front speakers, set the tweeter to set a crossover frequency of the subwoofer. 94 DNX series DNX9960/ DNX7160/ DNX7020EX Setup Menu Speaker Setup...
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"Door", "Rear Deck" "2nd Row", "3rd Row" (Minivan, Minivan (Long)) 1 Center speaker (DNX9/ DDX8 series) 2 Front speaker 3 Rear speaker 4 Subwoofer 3 Set a delay time 96 DNX series DNX9960/ DNX7160/ DNX7020EX Make fine adjustment of the delay time of the rear speaker. 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 speaker from the center of the vehicle interior. 1 Set the front and rear positions and the height of the reference point...
"Door", "Rear Deck" "2nd Row", "3rd Row" (Minivan, Minivan (Long)) 1 Center speaker (DNX9/ DDX8 series) 2 Front speaker 3 Rear speaker 4 Subwoofer 3 Set a delay time 96 DNX series DNX9960/ DNX7160/ DNX7020EX Make fine adjustment of the delay time of the rear speaker. 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 speaker from the center of the vehicle interior. 1 Set the front and rear positions and the height of the reference point...
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... 74) ! Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems. General ? Tuner source ? Audio file source ? Troubleshooting Some functions of slight misoperation or miswiring. The sound skips when an Audio file is bad. ☞ Record the media again or use another disc instead. Cannot Folder select. ▲ The Random play audio files. ▲ "CD Read" of (page 100) is set to the section on...
... 74) ! Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems. General ? Tuner source ? Audio file source ? Troubleshooting Some functions of slight misoperation or miswiring. The sound skips when an Audio file is bad. ☞ Record the media again or use another disc instead. Cannot Folder select. ▲ The Random play audio files. ▲ "CD Read" of (page 100) is set to the section on...
