Kenwood DNX6040EX User Manual

DNX7180  
DNX7480BT  
DNX6980  
DNX6180  
DNX6040EX  
DNX6480BT  
DNX5180  
GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
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Contents  
2
Before Use  
Lens fogging  
2 WARNING  
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. In such  
a situation, remove the disc and wait for the  
condensation to evaporate. If the unit still  
does not operate normally after a while,  
consult your Kenwood dealer.  
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.  
Precautions on handling discs  
• If you experience problems during  
installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.  
• Do not touch the recording surface of the  
disc.  
Precautions on using this unit  
• Do not stick tape etc. on the disc, or use a  
disc with tape stuck on it.  
• When you purchase optional accessories,  
check with your Kenwood dealer to make  
sure that they work with your model and in  
your area.  
• Do not use disc type accessories.  
• Clean from the center of the disc and move  
outward.  
• When removing discs from this unit, pull  
them out horizontally.  
You can select language to display menus,  
audio file tags, etc. See Language setup  
(P.72).  
• If the disc center hole or outside rim has  
burrs, use the disc only after removing the  
burrs with a ballpoint pen etc.  
• The Radio Data System or Radio Broadcast  
Data System feature won’t work where  
the service is not supported by any  
broadcasting station.  
• Discs that are not round cannot be used.  
Protecting the monitor  
To protect the monitor from damage, do not  
operate the monitor using a ball point pen or  
similar tool with the sharp tip.  
• 8-cm (3 inch) discs cannot be used.  
• Discs with coloring on the recording  
surface or discs that are dirty cannot be  
used.  
Cleaning the unit  
If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it  
with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.  
If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the  
stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral  
cleaner, then wipe it again with a clean soft  
dry cloth.  
• This unit can only play the CDs with  
.
This unit may not correctly play discs which  
do not have the mark.  
You cannot play a disc that has not been  
finalized. (For the finalization process see  
your writing software, and your recorder  
instruction manual.)  
Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit  
may affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the  
faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile  
liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch  
the surface or erase screened print.  
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How To Read This Manual  
Link header  
You can refer each section or top page  
with one-click.  
Return to the Top page  
CD, Disc, iPod, USB device  
Operation title  
Introduces the function.  
Search Operation  
You can search the music, video, or picture  
ꢀle by some operations.  
NOTE  
NOTE  
Introduces some tips, notes, etc.  
If you use a remote controller, you can jump  
directly to the desired track/ꢀle with entering the  
track/folder/ꢀle number, play time, etc. For details,  
see “Direct search mode” (p.81).  
Reference mark  
Displayed in blue notes.  
With one-click, you can jump to the  
article related to the current section.  
List search  
You can search tracks, folders, and ꢀles  
according to hierarchy.  
For USB devices and iPods, you can list and  
search ꢀles in the device by using playlist.  
Operation procedure  
Explains necessary procedures to  
achieve the operation.  
Press the <MENU> button during  
playback.  
Simple Control screen appears.  
1
<
>: Indicates the name of panel  
buttons.  
]: Indicates the name of touch  
keys.  
Touch [  
List Control screen appears.  
].  
2
3
[
Touch desired track/le.  
Screen shot  
Shows some screen shots displayed during  
operation for reference.  
The area or keys to touch are surrounded  
with a red frame.  
Playback starts.  
Other search  
When you want to narrow the list down,  
there are other search ways.  
Press the <MENU> button during  
playback.  
1
Simple Control screen appears.  
Touch [  
].  
2
The search type screen appears.  
NOTE  
• The screens 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 screens or panels used, or some display  
patterns may be different.  
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5
   
Basic Operations  
Functions Of The Buttons On The Front Panel  
DNX7180/DNX7480BT  
10  
11  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
NOTE  
• The panels shown in this guide are examples used to provide clear explanations of the operations. For this reason,  
they may be different from the actual panels.  
• In this manual, each model name is abbreviated as follows.  
DNX7180 and DNX7480BT:  
If above icon is showed, read the article applicable to the unit you use.  
How To Insert An SD Card  
8
1) Press <0> button for 3 seconds.  
Labelled  
side  
The panel fully opens.  
2) Hold the SD card as the diagram in the right and  
insert it into the slot until it clicks.  
To eject the card:  
Push the card until it clicks and then remove your finger  
from the card.  
0
The card pops up so that you can pull it out with your  
fingers.  
6
     
Number  
Name  
Motion  
(Reset)  
• If the unit or the connected unit fails to operate properly, the unit  
returns to factory settings when this button is pressed (P.97).  
1
• If the SI function is turned on, this indicator flashes when the vehicle  
ignition is off (P.72).  
ATT  
• Switches attenuation of the volume on/off.  
2
• North America Sales area: Pressing for 1 second stores the tag data of  
the current music from HD Radio (P.51).  
Central and South America sales area: Pressing for 1 second turns the  
screen off.  
, 5 (Vol)  
Adjusts volume.  
3
Holding down a key turns up the volume in series up to 25. For more than  
25, pressing the key turns up the volume one by one.  
AUD  
NAV  
• Displays Graphic Equalizer screen (P.86).*  
4
• Pressing for 1 second switches camera view display on/off.  
• Displays the navigation screen.  
5
• Pressing for 1 second switches AV out sources.  
• When the power off, turns the power on.  
MENU  
TEL  
• Displays the Top Menu screen (P.14).  
• Pressing for 1 second turns the power off.  
• When the power off, turns the power on.  
6
7
8
• Displays the Hands Free screen (P.55).  
• Pressing for 1 second displays the Screen Control screen.  
• When the power off, turns the power on.  
0 (Eject)  
• Ejects the disc.  
• Pressing for 1 second opens the panel to the location of the disc slot.  
When the panel is opened, pressing for 1 second closes the panel and  
pressing for 3 seconds ejects the disc forcibly.  
• When the panel is closed, pressing for 3 seconds fully opens the panel to  
the location of the SD card slot.  
Remote  
Sensor  
Receives the remote control signal.  
You can enable or disable this feature by Remote Sensor (P.71).  
9
Disc insert  
slot  
A slot to insert a disc media.  
10  
11  
SD card slot  
An SD card slot for upgrading the map. For how to upgrade the map, refer  
to the instruction manual of the navigation system.  
* The display may not switch to the Graphic Equalizer screen in some conditions.  
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DNX6980/DNX6180/DNX6040EX/DNX6480BT/DNX5180  
1 7 8  
9
2
3
4
DNX6480BT  
5
6
10  
DNX6480BT  
DNX6980  
NOTE  
• The panels shown in this guide are examples used to provide clear explanations of the operations. For this reason,  
they may be different from the actual panels.  
• In this manual, each model name is abbreviated as follows.  
DNX6980, DNX6180, DNX6040EX, and DNX6480BT:  
DNX5180:  
If above icons are showed, read the article applicable to the unit you use.  
How To Insert A MicroSD Card  
10  
1) Open the microSD card slot cover  
as the diagram in the right.  
2) Hold the microSD card with the label  
side facing left and the notched  
section up and insert it into the slot  
until it clicks.  
To eject the card:  
Push the card until it clicks and then remove  
your finger from the card.  
The card pops up so that you can pull it out  
with your fingers.  
8
 
Number  
Name  
Motion  
(Reset)  
• If the unit or the connected unit fails to operate properly, the unit  
returns to factory settings when this button is pressed (P.97).  
1
• If the SI function is turned on, this indicator flashes when the vehicle  
ignition is off (P.72).  
MENU  
• Displays the Top Menu screen (P.14).  
• Pressing for 1 second turns the power off.  
• When the power off, turns the power on.  
2
NAV  
TEL  
• Displays the navigation screen.  
3
• Pressing for 1 second switches AV out sources.  
• Displays the Hands Free screen (P.55).  
4
• North America Sales area: Pressing for 1 second stores the tag data of  
the current music from HD Radio (P.51).  
Central and South America sales area: Pressing for 1 second turns off  
the display.  
Volume Knob • Pressing switches attenuation of the volume on/off.  
• Turning adjusts volume up or down.  
5
• Pressing for 1 second displays Tone Control screen (P.87).*  
SCRN  
• Displays the Screen Control screen.  
6
7
8
• Pressing for 1 second displays rear view camera display.  
Remote  
Sensor  
Receives the remote control signal.  
You can enable or disable this feature by Remote Sensor (P.71).  
0 (Eject)  
• Ejects the disc.  
• Pressing for 1 second ejects the disc forcibly.  
Disc insert  
slot  
A slot to insert a disc media.  
9
MicroSD  
card slot  
A microSD card slot for upgrading the map. For how to upgrade the map,  
refer to the instruction manual of the navigation system.  
10  
* The display may not switch to the Tone Control screen in some conditions.  
9
Turning On The Unit  
The method of turning on is different depending on the model.  
Press the <NAV>, <MENU>, or <TEL> button.  
1
The unit is turned on.  
To turn off the unit:  
Press the <MENU> button for 1 second.  
Press the <MENU> button.  
1
The unit is turned on.  
To turn off the unit:  
Press the <MENU> button for 1 second.  
If it is your first time turning the unit on after installation, it will be necessary to perform  
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Initial setup  
Perform this setup when you use this unit first time or when you reset the unit (P.97).  
Set each item as follows.  
1
Language  
Select the language used for the control screen and setting items. Default isAmerican English (en).  
1Touch [SET].  
2Touch [2] or [3] to select the desired language.  
3Touch [Enter].  
For detailed operation, see Language setup (P.72).  
Angle  
Adjust the position of the monitor. Default is0.  
1Touch [SET].  
2Touch desired angle number and [  
].  
For detailed operation, see Monitor angle control (P.74).  
iPod AV Interface Use  
Set the terminal which your iPod is connected to. Default isiPod.  
1Touch [iPod] or [AV-IN2].  
Color  
Set the screen and button illumination color. You can select whether to allow color scan operation or  
select a fixed color for operation.  
1Touch [SET].  
2Touch [ON] or [OFF] of [Panel Color Scan].  
3If you want to change color, touch [SET] of [Panel Color Coordinate].  
4Touch your desired color and [  
].  
For detailed operation, see Panel color coordinate (P.75).  
EXT SW  
Control the external devices.  
1Touch [SET].  
2Set device name, output pattern, and pulse set for each device. Then, touch [  
For detailed operation, see EXT SW setup (P.73).  
].  
Camera  
Set the parameters for the camera.  
1Touch [SET].  
2Set each item and touch [  
For detailed operation, see Camera Setup (P.78).  
].  
Continued  
11  
 
Touch [Finish].  
2
NOTE  
• These settings can be set from the SETUP menu. See Setting Up (P.70).  
12  
To eject the disc:  
Press the <0> button.  
How To Play Media  
Music CD and disc media  
Press the <0> button for 1 second.  
1
USB device  
Connect the USB device with the  
USB cable.  
1
The panel opens.  
Insert the disc into the slot.  
2
The unit reads the device and playback  
starts.  
To disconnect the device:  
Touch [0] for 1 second on the screen and  
disconnect the device from the cable.  
The panel closes automatically.  
The unit loads the disc and playback  
starts.  
To eject the disc:  
Press the <0> button when the panel is  
closed.  
iPod  
Connect the iPod with the iPod  
1
cable.  
Insert the disc into the slot.  
1
The unit reads the iPod and playback  
starts.  
To disconnect the device:  
Touch [  
] on the screen and then touch  
The unit loads the disc and playback  
starts.  
[0] for 1 second. Disconnect the iPod  
from the cable.  
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Operating With The Top Menu Screen  
Most functions can be performed from the Top Menu screen.  
Touch [Menu] on any screen.  
1
NOTE  
• If [Menu] is not  
displayed during  
video/picture  
playback, press the  
<MENU> button.  
Top Menu screen appears.  
NOTE  
• You can select the  
hiding icon by  
scrolling the screen  
left or right.  
From this screen, you can perform the following functions.  
Function  
Icon  
Operation  
Switch the audio source  
Touch the icon of the  
desired source.  
etc.  
Enter setup mode  
Touch the icon of the  
desired setup function.  
etc.  
Display navigation  
screen  
Touch [NAV] or  
navigation information.  
or  
Turn off all audio  
function  
Touch [STANDBY].  
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Customizing Top Menu screen  
Drag the icon you want to register to the  
upper line.  
You can move up to three icons.  
15  
Common Operations  
Introduces the common operations.  
General  
There are some functions which can be operated from most screens.  
[Menu]  
Returns to the Top Menu screen.  
(RETURN)  
Returns to previous screen.  
(common menu key)  
Touch to display the common menu. The  
contents of the menu are as follows.  
:
Displays the EXT SW Control  
screen.  
: Displays the SETUP Menu screen.  
: Displays the Audio Control Menu  
screen.  
: Displays the control screen of current  
source. Icon feature differs depending  
on the source.  
: Closes the menu.  
List screen  
There are some common function keys in the list screens of most sources.  
(Scroll)  
Scrolls the displayed text.  
etc.  
Touch keys with various functions are  
displayed here.  
Displayed keys differ depending on the  
current audio source, status, etc.  
For examples of functions of each key, refer  
to the table below.  
Key  
Function  
Lists all the music in the lower hierarchy.  
Moves to the upper hierarchy.  
Displays current category folder.  
Displays music/picture/movie file list.  
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Flick scrolling  
You can scroll the list screen by flicking the screen up/down or right/left.  
17  
Navigation Operation  
For details on the navigation function, please refer to the Navigation Instruction Manual.  
Display the navigation screen  
Press the <NAV> button.  
1
The navigation screen appears.  
Control audio from the navigation screen  
You can control audio sources while the navigation screen is displayed.  
Also, you can view the navigation information while the source control screen is displayed.  
Touch the information bar.  
1
The navigation screen with audio information appears.  
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Touch [  
] or [  
] in the navigation screen.  
2
Touching this area displays  
the audio screen.  
: Displays the navigation and control  
keys of the current source.  
: Displays the navigation and current  
video/picture playback display.  
NOTE  
• The screen switches between playback screen  
and camera view each time the viewing area is  
touched.  
• Touching the source icon in the bottom of the  
screen displays the full audio screen.  
To return to the full navigation screen:  
Touch [  
].  
NOTE  
• For details on control keys, refer to the instructions in each section.  
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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  
• The screen shot below is for DVD. It may be different from the one for VCD.  
Control screen  
Video screen  
1
6
6
5
2
3
4
7
8
1 Information display  
Displays the following information.  
Title #, Chap #: DVD title and chapter number display  
Track #/Scene #: VCD track or scene number display  
*Scene # is displayed only when PBC is on.  
3, ¡, ¢, 7, etc.: Current play mode display  
The meanings of each icon are as follows; 3 (play), ¡ (fast forward), 1 (fast backward),  
¢ (search up), 4 (search down), 7 (stop), 7R (resume stop), 8 (pause),  
(slow playback),  
(slow reverse playback).  
Touch this area to display the disc lable name.  
2 Multi function key  
Touch to switch the multi function menu. For details on the menu, see Multi function menu (P.22).  
3 Multi function menu  
Various functions can be performed by using keys in this area. For details on the keys, see Multi  
4 Control switching key  
Unavailable in DVD/VCD source.  
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5 Sub function menu  
The following functions can be performed by using keys in this area.  
Repeats the current content: Touch [  
following sequence;  
DVD: "title repeat"  
]. Each time you touch the key, repeat mode switches in the  
, "chapter repeat"  
, "function off"  
VCD (PBC On): Does not repeat  
VCD (PBC Off): "track repeat"  
, "function off"  
Hides all keys: Touch [  
].  
Fast forward or fast backward: Touch [1] or [¡]. Each time you touch the key, the speed  
changes; standard, 2 times, 3 times.  
Confirms play time: See #:##:##.  
DVD: You can switch the time display between title play time, chapter play  
time, and title remaining time. Each time you touch, the display switches  
between“T #:##:##(title play time display), “C #:##:##(chapter play time  
display), andR #:##:##(title remaining time display).  
As well as the time display, the bar indicating current location appears.  
VCD (PBC off): You can also confirm disc remaining time by touching time  
display. Each time you touch, the display switches betweenP  
##:##(play time display) andR ##:##(disc remaining time).  
Confirms the current location: See the bar in center (DVD only). The bar does not appear when the  
time display is remaining time display.  
6 Searching area  
Touch to search the next/previous content.  
Scrolling from center of display to left or right performs fast backward or fast forward. Each time you  
touch each area, the speed changes; standard, 2 times, 3 times. To stop fast backward/forward, touch  
center of the display.  
7 Menu display area  
This area functions differently depending on the current status.  
During DVD playback: Displays the DVD menu. During the menu display, displays the highlight  
control screen.  
During VCD playback: Displays the Zoom Control screen (P.24).  
8 Key display area  
Touch to display the last control screen.  
NOTE  
• If you use a remote controller, you can jump directly to the desired image with entering the chapter number,  
scene number, play time, etc (P.91).  
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Multi function menu  
DVD  
VCD  
The functions of each key are as follows.  
[4] [¢]  
Searches the previous/next content.  
[38]  
Plays or pauses.  
[
] or [ ] (DVD only)  
Plays in slow motion forward or backward.  
[7]  
Stops playback. When touched twice, the disc is played from the beginning when you play it the next  
time.  
[PBC] (VCD only)  
Turn PBC on or off.  
[
SETUP]  
Touch to display the SETUP Menu screen. See Setting Up (P.70).  
AUDIO]  
Touch to display the Audio Control screen. See Controlling Audio (P.81).  
EXT SW]  
Touch to control the external device power supply. For details, see External Device Control (P.80).  
[
[
22  
 
Highlight control  
DVD Disc Menu Operation  
Highlight control lets you control the DVD  
menu by touching the menu key directly on  
the screen.  
You can set up some items in the DVD-VIDEO  
disc menu.  
Touch illustrated area during  
playback.  
1
Touch [Highlight] in the Menu Control  
screen.  
1
Touch desired item on the screen.  
2
Menu Control screen appears.  
Perform desired operation as follows.  
2
NOTE  
• The highlight control is cleared automatically if  
you do not operate for a constant time.  
DVD Play Mode Setting  
You can select DVD play mode.  
Touch [Next] in the Menu Control  
screen.  
1
Displays the top menu  
Touch [Top].*  
Displays the menu  
Touch [Menu].*  
Displays the previous menu  
Touch [Return].*  
Enters selected item  
Touch [Enter].  
Menu Control 2 screen appears.  
Enables direct operation  
Touch [Highlight] to enter the highlight control  
mode (P.23).  
Moves the cursor  
Touch [5], [], [2], [3].  
* These keys may not function depending on  
the disc.  
Continued  
23  
     
Touch the key which corresponds to  
desired setting item.  
2
NOTE  
• For DVD, please refer to DVD Play Mode Setting  
(P.23) to display the Zoom Control screen.  
Perform desired operation as follows.  
2
Switches the subtitle language  
Touch [Subtitle]. Each time you touch this key,  
language is switched.  
Switches the audio language  
Switches zoom ratio  
Touch [Audio]. Each time you touch this key,  
language is switched.  
Touch [Zoom].  
For DVD, changes the zoom ratio at 4 levels;  
Off, 2 times, 3 times, 4 times.  
Controls zoom ratio  
For VCD, changes the zoom ratio at 2 levels;  
Off, 2 times.  
Touch [Zoom]. For details, see step2 in Zoom  
Scrolls the screen  
Switches the picture angle  
Touch [5], [], [2], or [3] to scroll the screen  
in the direction you touch.  
Touch [Angle]. Each time you touch this key,  
picture angle is switched.  
Exits menu control  
Exits menu control  
Touch [Exit].  
Touch [Exit].  
Displays the previous menu*  
Displays the Menu Control 1 screen  
Touch [Return].  
Touch [Previous].  
* This function may not be performed  
depending on the disc.  
Zoom Control For DVD And VCD  
You can enlarge Playback screen for DVD and  
VCD.  
NOTE  
• You cannot touch the menu keys directly on the  
screen when zooming.  
For VCD, touch illustrated area during  
playback.  
1
Zoom Control screen appears.  
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Menu/Subtitle/Audio Language*  
DVD Setup  
You can set up the DVD playback functions.  
Dynamic Range Control*  
Sets the dynamic range.  
Wide: The dynamic range is wide.  
Normal: The dynamic range is normal.  
Dialog (Default): Makes the total sound  
volume larger than other  
modes. This is effective only  
when you are using Dolby  
Digital software.  
NOTE  
• Each operation in this section can be started from  
the Top Menu screen. For details, see Operating  
Touch [  
Multi function menu appears.  
] in the control screen.  
1
2
3
Touch [SETUP].  
SETUP Menu screen appears.  
Angle Mark  
Sets an angle mark display.  
ON (Default): An angle mark appears.  
OFF: An angle mark does not appear.  
Touch [Source].  
Screen Ratio*  
Sets the screen display mode.  
16:9 (Default): Displays wide pictures.  
4:3 LB: Displays wide pictures in the Letter Box  
format (having black stripes at the top  
and bottom of screen).  
4:3 PS: Displays wide pictures in the Pan &  
Scan format (showing pictures cut at  
the right and left ends).  
Source SETUP Menu screen appears.  
Parental Level*  
Touch [DVD SETUP] in the list.  
DVD SETUP screen appears.  
4
5
DISC SETUP  
Set each item as follows.  
Stream Information  
Displays the present source information.  
The stream (Dolby Digital, dts, Linear PCM,  
MPEG, WMA or AAC) appears.  
* These items are disabled when a DVD is  
being played.  
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Language setup  
Parental level  
This setting is for the language used in the  
menu, subtitle, and voice. You cannot setup  
these items during DVD playback.  
Sets a parental level. You cannot setup this  
item during DVD playback.  
Touch [SET] of [Parental Level].  
Parental Pass screen appears.  
1
Touch [SET] of the desired  
1
item; [Menu Language],  
[Subtitle Language],  
[Audio Language].  
Enter the parental code and touch  
[Enter].  
2
Parental Level screen appears.  
Language Set screen appears.  
Enter the desired language code and  
touch [Enter].  
2
NOTE  
• To cancel the setup and return to the previous  
screen, touch [Cancel].  
• To clear the entered code, touch [Clear].  
• Current parental level appears as [Level#].  
Touch [2] or [3] to select a parental  
level.  
3
Sets the entered language and returns to  
the DVD SETUP screen.  
NOTE  
• To cancel the setup and return to the previous  
screen, touch [Cancel].  
• To clear the entered code, touch [Clear].  
• To set the DVD’s original language for audio  
language, touch [Original].  
NOTE  
• If a disc has higher parental lock level, you need  
to enter the code number.  
• The parental lock level varies depending on a  
loaded disc.  
• If a disc has no parental lock, anybody can play it  
back even when you have set the parental lock.  
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Disc setup  
Performs setup when using disc media.  
Touch [SET] of [DISC SETUP].  
DISC SETUP screen appears.  
1
Select an option as follows.  
2
CD Read  
Sets the motion of this unit when a music CD  
is played.  
1 (Default): Automatically recognizes and plays  
back an audio file disc, a DVD or a music CD.  
2: Forcibly plays back a disc as a music CD.  
Select [2] if you wish to play a music CD having  
a special format or if you cannot play a disc in  
[1] position.  
On Screen DVD  
Sets an on-screen display.  
Auto: When updated, information appears for  
5 seconds.  
OFF (Default): Information does not appear.  
NOTE  
• [CD Read] is not available 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.  
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CD/Audio And Visual Files/iPod Operation  
Music/Video/Picture Basic Operation  
Most functions can be controlled from the source control screen and playback screen.  
NOTE  
• Set the remote controller mode switch to AUD mode before starting operation, see Switching the operation  
• To connect iPod to this unit, optional accessory KCA-iP202 is necessary.  
See the following sections for each source operation.  
Music CD (P.28)  
USB device (P.30)  
Disc media (P.28)  
iPod (P.30)  
Music CD and disc media  
NOTE  
• In this manual, “Music CDwill be referred to as the general CDs which include music tracks in.  
“Disc mediawill be referred to as CD/DVD disc which includes audio, picture or video files.  
• The screen shot below is for CD. It may be different from the one for disc media.  
Simple Control screen  
List Control screen  
2
6
7
1
2
3
4
5
3
4
8
1 Information display  
Displays the following information.  
Track #: Each time you touch this area, display switches between current track number, text, etc.  
3, ¡, ¢, 7, etc.: Current play mode display  
The meanings of each icon are as follows; 3 (play), ¡ (fast forward), 1 (fast  
backward), ¢ (search up), 4 (search down), 7 (stop), 7R (resume stop), 8  
(pause).  
2 Movie display area/Control switching area  
Touch to switch between the Simple Control and List Control screen.  
3 Multi function key  
Touch to switch the multi function menu. For details on the menu, see Multi function menu (P.32).  
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4 Multi function menu  
Various functions can be performed by using keys in this area. For details on the menu, see Multi  
5 Sub function key  
Touch to displaySub function menu(7 in this table).  
6 Track information  
Displays the information of the current track.  
For music CD and disc media, you can switch the current track information and the current folder list by  
touching the list switching key (8 in this table).  
However, only "No Information" is displayed for music CD.  
7 Sub function menu  
Various functions can be performed by using keys in this area. For details on the keys, see Sub function  
8 List switching key  
Touch to switch between the track list and the CD-TEXT display (CD)/ID3 tag information (disc media  
only).  
Video screen (disc media only)  
9
9
10 11  
9 Searching file area (disc media only)  
Touch to search the next/previous file.  
Scrolling from center of display to left or right performs fast backward or fast forward. Each time you  
touch each area, the speed changes; standard, 2 times, 3 times. To stop fast backward/forward, touch  
center of the display.  
10 Menu display area (disc media only)  
Touch to display the disc menu. For details, see Movie Control (P.39).  
11 Key display area (disc media only)  
Touch to display the last control screen.  
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USB device and iPod  
NOTE  
• The screen shot below is for USB device. It may be different from the one for iPod.  
Simple Control screen  
List Control screen  
2
6
7
1
2
3
4
5
3
4
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.: Current play mode display  
The meanings of each icon are as follows; 3 (play, searching), 8 (pause), ¡ (forward  
manual search), 1 (reverse manual search).  
2 Artwork/Control switching area  
The picture data is displayed if available from the current file. When the picture is not available, “No  
Photois displayed.  
Touch to switch between the Simple Control and List Control screen.  
3 Multi function key  
Touch to switch the multi function menu. For details on the menu, see Multi function menu (P.32).  
4 Multi function menu  
Various functions can be performed by using keys in this area. For details on the keys, see Multi  
5 Sub function key  
Touch to displaySub function menu(7 in this table).  
6 Contents list  
Displays the list and contents. The contents of the list differ depending on the playback status and  
source.  
7 Sub function menu  
Various functions can be performed by using keys in this area. For details on the keys, see Sub function  
8 List switching key  
Touch to switch between the file list and the current file information.  
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Picture/video screen  
9
9
10  
9 Searching file area (picture/video file only)  
• Touch to search the next/previous file.  
• During slide show in USB mode, touching each area searches the next/previous music file.  
• Scrolling from center of display to left or right performs fast backward or fast forward. To stop fast  
backward/forward, touch center of the display. This function is not available when there is no music  
file in the current folder.  
10 Key display area (picture/video file only)  
Touch to display the last control screen.  
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Multi function menu  
Music CD  
Disc media  
USB device  
iPod  
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.34).  
[4] [¢]  
Searches the previous/next track/file.  
[38]  
Plays or pauses.  
[7] (music CD and disc media only)  
Stops playback.  
[0] (iPod and USB device only)  
Touch for 1 second to disconnect the device. For details, see How To Play Media (P.13).  
[
] (iPod only)  
Enters the hand mode. Operation from this unit is disabled. To exit hand mode, touch this key again.  
] [ ] (disc media and USB device only)  
Searches previous/next folder.  
] (picture files in USB device only)  
During picture playback, switches to picture display.  
SETUP]  
Touch to display the SETUP Menu screen. See Setting Up (P.70).  
AUDIO]  
Touch to display the Audio Control screen. See Controlling Audio (P.81).  
EXT SW]  
Touch to control the external device power supply. For details, see External Device Control (P.80).  
[
[
[
[
[
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Sub function menu  
Music CD  
Disc media  
USB device  
iPod  
The following functions can be performed by using keys in this area.  
[
]
Repeats the current track/folder. Each time you touch the key, repeat mode switches in the following  
sequence;  
CD, iPod: "track repeat"  
Disc media, USB device: "file repeat"  
] (USB device and iPod only)  
, "repeat off"  
, "folder repeat"  
, "repeat off"  
[
Searches track from the album artwork list. For details on search operation, see Search from album  
[
] (During video file playback only)  
Hides all keys.  
[1] [¡] (Music CD and disc media only)  
Fast forward or fast backward.  
[
] [  
] (USB device and iPod only)  
Plays the previous or next album in Favorite list (P.38).  
#:##:## or ##:##  
Confirms play time.  
During music CD playback, you can also confirm disc remaining time by touching time display.  
Each time you touch, the display switches betweenP ##:##(track play time display) andR ##:##(disc  
remaining time).  
[
]
Randomly plays all tracks in current folder/disc or in current playlist in the connected iPod.  
Each time you touch the key, random mode switches in the following sequence;  
CD: "track random"  
Disc media, USB device: "file random"  
iPod: "track random" , "album random"  
, "random off"  
, "random off"  
, "random off"  
Status bar in center (USB device and iPod only)  
Confirms the current location.  
During USB device and iPod playback, you can drag the circle left or right to change the playing  
position.  
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Other search  
Search Operation  
When you want to narrow the list down,  
there are other search ways.  
This function is not available when music CD  
is the current source.  
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,  
Touch [  
] in the control screen.  
1
2
The search type screen appears.  
Touch desired search way.  
USB device  
List search  
You can search tracks, folders, and files  
according to hierarchy.  
Touch illustrated area.  
1
iPod  
List Control screen appears.  
Touch desired track/file.  
2
The list sorted in the way you selected  
appears.  
See the following sections for each  
operation.  
• [Category List]: You can search a file by  
selecting category (P.35).  
• [Link Search]: You can search a file of  
same artist/album/genre/composer as the  
current track (P.35).  
Playback starts.  
NOTE  
• [Folder List]: You can search a file according  
to hierarchy (P.36).  
• For disc media, you can switch the file list and  
folder list by touching [  
].  
• For disc media, you cannot display the list during  
random play and stop.  
• [Thumbnail Viewer]: You can search a  
picture file (P.36).  
NOTE  
• For disc media, you can display the folder list  
directly by touching [  
].  
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Category search (USB device and iPod only)  
Link search (USB device and iPod only)  
Touch the desired category from the  
left part of the screen.  
Touch the desired item from the left  
part of the screen. You can select from  
artist, album, genre and composer.  
1
1
The list is sorted by selected category.  
2
3
The list corresponding to your selection  
appears.  
Touch desired item.  
Playback starts.  
NOTE  
• The list is sorted by the way you selected.  
NOTE  
artist: Displays the album list of the artist.  
• To narrow the search you can select a letter from  
the alphabet list in the center of the display.  
album: Displays all tunes of the current album.  
• For operations in the list screen, see Common  
genre: Displays the artists list in which artists  
belong to the same genre.  
composer: Displays the album list of the  
composer of the current file.  
Touch to select desired item in the  
list. Repeat this step until you find the  
desired file.  
2
NOTE  
• To narrow the search you can select a letter from  
the alphabet list in the center of the display.  
• For operations in the list screen, see Common  
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Folder search (USB device and disc  
media only)  
Picture search (USB device only)  
Touch the desired picture.  
1
Touch the desired folder.  
1
The selected picture appears in full  
screen.  
See number 9-10 in USB device and iPod  
Contents of the folder are displayed in  
the right area of the screen.  
(P.30) for operation of picture screen.  
Touch desired item from the content  
list.  
2
Playback starts.  
NOTE  
• For operations in the list screen, see Common  
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Search from album artwork  
(USB device and iPod only)  
Touch [ 3 ] on the selected artwork.  
The first song in the album is played.  
In addition, you can create your original  
playlist from this screen. For details, see  
4
You can search music files by selecting the  
album artwork.  
Touch [  
Sub function menu appears.  
].  
1
2
NOTE  
• After all tracks in the album are played, the same  
album is played again from the first track.  
Touch [ ].  
• The albums with no photo are not displayed.  
Favorite screen appears.  
Touch desired artwork in the lower  
line.  
3
NOTE  
• The key in the upper side of the screen functions  
differently depending on the status.  
When [Load Albums] appears:  
You have not yet loaded any artworks. Touch the  
key to start loading.  
When [Load More Albums] appears:  
Some artworks are not loaded. Touch the key to  
load all artworks. If you touch the key, the track  
being played may stop and another track may  
start playback.  
When the key does not available:  
All artworks are already loaded.  
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Favorite list  
Touch the desired artwork in the  
favorite list.  
2
You can create an original playlist of your  
favorite 10 albums by selecting album  
artworks.  
Touch and drag the desired album  
artwork in the lower line to the upper  
line.  
1
Selected album is played and the control  
screen appears.  
NOTE  
• The favorite list is played to the right starting with  
the selected album.  
Selected album is registered to the  
favorite list.  
• To delete the album from the favorite list, touch  
and drag it to the lower line.  
• You can change the playing order of the favorite  
list by dragging the artwork in the list.  
NOTE  
• The added album is placed on the extreme right.  
• The favorite list mode is canceled in the following  
situations.  
• You cannot register the same album already  
registered to the favorite list.  
• Playing another album from other list (folder list,  
category list, etc.)  
• Up to 10 albums can be registered to the list.  
• Playing another album by touching the artwork  
in the lower line in the artwork list screen.  
• The favorite list mode resumes after  
disconnecting/connecting the device or turning  
on/off. File being played, playing time code,  
favorite list contents, favorite list order, etc.  
resumes if file configuration of the device is not  
changed.  
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Movie Control  
You can adjust the movie playback from a  
disc media.  
In the playback screen, touch  
illustrated area.  
1
Movie Control screen appears.  
Perform desired operation as follows.  
2
Changes subtitle language  
Touch [Subtitle].  
Changes audio language  
Touch [Audio].  
Exits the menu  
Touch [Exit].  
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PANDORA® internet radio Operation  
You can control PANDORA® internet radio on this unit.  
To enter PANDORA mode, touch [Pandora] icon in the Top Menu screen.  
NOTE  
• Install the latest version of the PANDORA® application on your iPhone. (Search for "PANDORA" in the Apple iTunes  
App Store to find and install the most current version.)  
Simple Control screen  
List Control screen  
2
6
7
1
2
3
4
5
3
4
8
1 Information display  
Displays text information of current contents that is being played.  
2 Artwork/Control switching area  
The picture data is displayed if available from current content. When the picture is not available, “No  
Photois displayed.  
Touch to switch between the Simple Control and List Control screen.  
3 Multi function key  
Touch to switch the multi function menu. For details on the menu, see Multi function menu (P.41).  
4 Multi function menu  
Various functions can be performed by using the keys in this area. For details on the keys, see Multi  
5 Play time display key  
Touch to display the play time (7 in this table).  
6 Content information  
Displays the information of the current content being played.  
7 Play time  
Displays the elapsed time since when you select the station and status bar which shows current  
location.  
8 List switching key  
Touch to switch between the content list and the current content information.  
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Multi function menu  
Station list screen  
You can perform the following functions  
from this screen.  
The following functions can be performed by  
using keys in this area.  
[
]
Searches the station. For details on searching,  
[
] (Thumbs down)  
Thumbs down to the current song and skip to  
the next song.  
[ 38 ]  
Displays or pauses the content of the current  
station/channel.  
Selects the station  
Touch the station name in the list.  
[ ¢ ]  
Skips the current song.  
(Note this function is disabled when the  
PANDORA skip limitation is exceeded.)  
Select QuickMix station  
Touch [  
]. All contents in the registered  
stations are played in random order.  
Sort the list in alphabetical order  
[
] (Thumbs up)  
You can select the desired letter from the list  
which corresponds to the station name to help  
narrow the search.  
Registers the current contents as favorite  
content.  
[
] (Bookmark Artist)  
Bookmark an artist in the current contents.  
] (Bookmark Song)  
Sort the list by registered date  
Touch [ByDate]. The list is sorted to begin with  
the last registered station.  
[
Bookmark a song in the current contents.  
NOTE  
NOTE  
• You can operate PANDORA by using the  
remote controller. However, only playing,  
pausing, and skipping are available.  
• [SETUP], [AUDIO], and [EXT SW] functions same  
as iPod.  
• You cannot select iPod as rear source when  
you select PANDORA as main source in dual  
zone function.  
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USB setup  
USB/iPod/DivX Setup  
You can perform setup when using USB/  
iPod/DivX.  
Set each item as follows.  
1
NOTE  
• Each operation in this section can be started from  
the Top Menu screen. For details, see Operating  
Touch [  
Multi function menu appears.  
] in the control screen.  
1
2
3
Touch [SETUP].  
SETUP Menu screen appears.  
Picture Display Time  
Selects length of time to display JPEG picture  
file in the screen. Select from [Short], [Middle],  
and [Long] (default).  
Touch [Source].  
On Screen USB  
Sets how to display the information of the USB  
device.  
Auto (Default): Information appears for 5  
seconds when updated.  
OFF: Does not display any information.  
Source SETUP Menu screen appears.  
Touch [USB], [iPod] or [DivX] in the list.  
Each setup screen appears.  
4
See the following section for each setting.  
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iPod setup  
DivX setup  
This feature is available only for Central and  
South America sales area.  
Set each item as follows.  
1
Set each item as follows.  
1
AudioBook Speed  
Sets the audio book playback speed. Select  
from [Slow], [Normal] (default), and [Fast].  
DivX(R) Registration Code  
Checks the registration code. This code is  
needed when making a disc which has DRM  
(Digital Rights Management).  
Wide Screen*  
Sets Wide Screen. Set [ON] or [OFF] (default).  
On Screen iPod  
Sets how to display the information of the  
iPod.  
DivX(R) Deactivation  
Deregisters the unit which is already registered.  
After you touch the key, a confirmation  
message appears. Follow the message and  
complete the operation.  
Auto (Default): Information appears for 5  
seconds when updated.  
OFF: Does not display any information.  
NOTE  
* This setting is not available when an iPod  
is connected.  
• [DivX(R) Registration Code] is disabled when a  
DVD is being played.  
• When downloading a DivX VOD file controlled  
by DRM, register the code appeared on the  
screen. Otherwise the file may not be able to play  
with this unit. Remaining number of viewing is  
displayed when playing a DivX VOD file with the  
viewing restriction. When the remaining number  
of viewing reached 0, a warning message appears  
and the file cannot be played.  
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Radio, HD Radio™ And Satellite Radio Operation  
Radio/HD Radio 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  
• Ready to receive HD Radio™ broadcasts when connected to the KTC-HR300/KTC-HR200, sold separately.  
• HD Radio is for North American sales area only.  
• The screen shot below is for tuner. It may be different from the one for HD Radio.  
Simple Control screen  
List Control screen  
2
6
7
1
2
3
4
5
3
4
8
1 PS/Station name display  
Displays the PS name or station name.  
2 Information display/Control switching area  
Displays the following information.  
[FM1] etc.: Band display  
MHz/kHz: Frequency display  
Preset #: Preset number  
HD# (HD Radio only): Channel display  
Touch to switch between the Simple Control and List Control screen.  
3 Multi function key  
Touch to switch the multi function menu. For details on the menu, see Multi function menu (P.45).  
4 Preset key/Multi function menu  
Recalls the memorized station or channel. When touched for 2 seconds, stores the current receiving  
station or channel in memory.  
When switched, various functions can be performed by using keys in this area.  
For details on the menu, see Multi function menu (P.45).  
5 Sub function key  
Touch to displaySub function menu(7 in this table).  
6 Preset list  
Displays the list of preset stations or channels and the information.  
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7 Sub function menu  
The following functions can be performed by using keys in this area.  
Switches the band: Touch [AM] or [FM].  
Tunes in a station: Touch [1] [¡]. The method of frequency switching can be changed. See Multi  
Selects a channel (HD Radio only): Touch [CH] or [CH5].  
Tunes in by entering direct number (HD Radio only): Touch [  
] and enter the desired number.  
For details, see Direct search (P.49).  
The bar in center (tuner only) shows the current frequency location.  
8 List switching key  
Touch to switch between the preset list and the information list.  
In tuner mode, radio text plus will be displayed.  
In HD Radio mode, tuned program information will be displayed.  
Multi function menu  
Tuner  
HD Radio  
The functions of each key are as follows.  
[P1] - [P6]  
Selects the preset station. Touch for 2 seconds to store the current station into the preset memory.  
[
]
Displays the list of preset stations or channels.  
[TI] (FM Tuner only)  
Sets the traffic information mode on. For details, see Traffic Information (P.50).  
[SEEK]  
Switches the seek mode in the following sequence; [AUTO1], [AUTO2], [MANUAL].  
AUTO1: Tunes in a station with good reception automatically.  
AUTO2: Tunes in stations in memory one after another.  
MANUAL: Switches to the next frequency manually.  
[AME]  
Selects the auto memory mode. For details, see Auto memory (P.48).  
[PTY] (FM Tuner only)  
Searches a program by setting program type. For details, see Search by program type (P.49).  
[CRSC] (FM Tuner only)  
Switches to monaural to decrease noise when reception is poor.  
[RCV] (HD Radio only)  
Switches the receive mode in the following sequence; [AUTO], [DIGITAL], [ANALOG]. For details, see  
[
SETUP]  
Touch to display the SETUP Menu screen. See Setting Up (P.70).  
AUDIO]  
Touch to display the Audio Control screen. See Controlling Audio (P.81).  
EXT SW]  
Touch to control the external device power supply. For details, see External Device Control (P.80).  
[
[
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SIRIUS/XM 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  
• To use Satellite radio, the optional accessory is necessary.  
For SIRIUS tuner, a conversion cable CA-SR20V is necessary.  
For XM tuner, an XM interface box KCA-XM100V is necessary.  
• SIRIUS and XM are for North American sales area only.  
• The screen shot below is for SIRIUS. It may be different from the one for XM.  
Simple Control screen  
List Control screen  
1
5
6
1
2
3
4
2
3
7
1 Information display/Control switching area  
Displays the following information.  
[SR1], [XM1], etc.: Band display  
Preset #: Preset number  
#CH/CH#: Channel display  
Touch to switch between the Simple Control and List Control screen.  
2 Multi function key  
Touch to switch the multi function menu. For details on the menu, see Multi function menu (P.47).  
3 Preset key/Multi function menu  
Recalls the memorized channel. When touched for 2 seconds, store the current receiving station or  
channel in memory.  
When switched, various functions can be performed by using keys in this area.  
For details on the menu, see Multi function menu (P.47).  
4 Sub function key  
Touch to displaySub function menu(6 in this table).  
5 Music information  
Displays the information of the current music: channel name, song title, artist name, etc.  
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6 Sub function menu  
The following functions can be performed by using keys in this area.  
Switches the band: Touch [BAND].  
Tunes in a station: Touch [4] [¢].  
Tunes in by entering direct number: Touch [  
] and enter the desired number. For details, see  
7 List switching key  
Touch to switch between the preset list and the information list.  
Channel, title, artist will be displayed.  
Multi function menu  
SIRIUS  
XM  
The functions of each key are as follows.  
[P1] - [P6]  
Selects the preset channel. Touch for 2 seconds to store the current station into the preset memory.  
[
]
Selects the method of searching from preset channel selecting or category/channel searching. For  
details on search operation, see Selecting Operation (P.48).  
[SEEK]  
Switches the seek mode in the following sequence; [SEEK1], [SEEK2].  
SEEK1: Tunes channels one after the other.  
SEEK2: Selects channels in memory one after the other.  
[SCAN]  
Starts or stops channel scan (that tunes channels one after the other).  
[
SETUP]  
Touch to display the SETUP Menu screen. See Setting Up (P.70).  
AUDIO]  
Touch to display the Audio Control screen. See Controlling Audio (P.81).  
EXT SW]  
Touch to control the external device power supply. For details, see External Device Control (P.80).  
[
[
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Manual memory  
Memory Operation  
Auto memory  
You can store the current receiving station or  
channel in memory.  
Select a station or channel you wish  
to store in memory.  
1
You can store stations with good reception in  
memory automatically.  
This function is for tuner only.  
Touch [P#] (#:1-6) in which you want  
to store the station or channel for 2  
seconds until a beep sounds.  
2
NOTE  
• Auto memory terminates when 6 stations are  
stored or when all stations are tuned in.  
Selecting Operation  
Preset select  
• The operation ends automatically if you do not  
operate within 10 seconds.  
Touch [  
].  
1
2
You can list and select memorized station or  
channel.  
Sub function menu appears.  
Touch desired band key.  
Selecting from the multi function menu  
Touch the desired number from P1 to  
P6.  
1
The unit will tune to the selected station  
or channel.  
NOTE  
• For SIRIUS/XM, touching [  
] and then [Preset  
List] displays the preset channel list. You can also  
select your desired channel from the list.  
Touch [  
] in the control screen.  
3
4
5
Selecting from the preset list  
The multi function menu appears.  
Touch illustrated area.  
1
Touch [AME] in the multi function  
menu.  
Touch [1] or [  
function menu.  
] in the sub  
Auto memory starts.  
List Control screen appears.  
Select a station or channel from the  
list.  
2
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Search by program type  
(FM tuner only)  
Direct search (SIRIUS/XM and  
HD Radio only)  
You can tune to a station with a specific  
program type when listening to FM.  
You can tune in by entering the desired  
frequency or channel number.  
This operation is available for HD radio only  
when you connect KCA-HR300.  
Touch [  
] in the control screen.  
1
2
The multi function menu appears.  
Touch illustrated area.  
1
Touch [PTY] in the multi function  
menu.  
TUNER PTY Mode screen appears.  
Select a program type from the list.  
Touch [Search].  
3
4
List Control screen appears.  
Touch [  
].  
2
3
You can search a station of the selected  
program type.  
10Key Direct screen appears.  
Enter the channel number and touch  
[Enter].  
NOTE  
• To cancel the direct search, touch [Cancel].  
• To clear the number you entered, touch [Clear].  
• For HD Radio, you can search by frequency. Each  
time you touch [Mode] in the left part of the  
screen, it changes the mode between frequency  
entering mode and channel entering mode.  
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Category/Channel search  
(SIRIUS/XM only)  
Traffic Information  
(FM Tuner Only)  
You can specify the desired category and  
select a channel.  
You can listen and watch the traffic  
information automatically when a traffic  
bulletin starts.  
However, this feature requires a Radio  
Broadcast Data System that includes the TI  
information.  
Touch [  
] in the control screen.  
1
2
The multi function menu appears.  
Touch [  
menu.  
] in the multi function  
Touch [  
] in the control screen.  
1
2
List select screen appears.  
The multi function menu appears.  
Touch [Preset List] or [Category List].  
3
Touch [TI] in the multi function menu.  
Traffic information mode is set.  
When the traffic bulletin starts  
The Traffic Information screen appears  
automatically.  
The previously used category or channel  
list appears.  
Select the desired content from the  
list.  
4
NOTE  
• It is necessary to have Traffic Information function  
set to on in order to have the Traffic Information  
screen appear automatically.  
• The volume setting during reception of traffic  
information is automatically stored. The next time  
the traffic information is received, this unit recalls  
the volume setting automatically.  
NOTE  
• All the channels in the selected category appear.  
• Touching [All Channel] displays all the channels.  
• Each time you touch [Info Change] in the channel  
list, switches the sequence of the list.  
SIRIUS: Channel name, song title, artist name,  
composer name, category name  
XM: Channel name, artist name, song title,  
category name  
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Receive Mode (HD Radio only)  
iTunes Tagging (HD Radio only)  
You can set the radio broadcasts receive  
mode.  
You can tag your music using an iTunes  
Tagging enabled HD Radio receiver.  
When you hear a song you enjoy on your  
local HD Radio station, you only have to  
Touch [  
] in the control screen.  
1
2
The multi function menu appears.  
press the <ATT> button (  
) or <TEL>  
button ( ) for 1 second.  
Touch [RCV] in the multi function  
menu.  
HD RADIO Receive Mode screen appears.  
The song’s information will then be saved on  
this unit. The saved songs will then show up  
in a playlist calledPurchasedin iTunes the  
very next time you sync your iPod to your  
computer. So then you just need to click and  
then easily buy and download the song you  
were tagging directly from the Apple iTunes  
Music Store.  
Select the receive mode from [Auto],  
[Digital], and [Analog] using [2] and  
[3].  
3
NOTE  
• To perform iTunes Tagging, KTC-HR300 (optional  
accessory) is necessary.  
Registering a tag  
Press the button instructed in each  
diagram for 1 second during listening  
to the song from HD Radio station.  
1
NOTE  
• If you select [Auto], tunes to analog broadcast  
automatically when there is no digital broadcast.  
TAGappears on the display when the  
song information can be registered.  
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Checking the memory usage  
SIRIUS Setup  
Touch illustrated area.  
1
NOTE  
• Each operation in this section can be started from  
the Top Menu screen. For details, see Operating  
Touch [  
Multi function menu appears.  
] in the control screen.  
1
2
Touch [SETUP] in the multi function  
menu.  
SETUP Menu screen appears.  
List control screen appears.  
Touch [Source].  
3
Touch [  
Information list appears.  
].  
2
3
Scroll down the list and confirm  
“Tagging Information.  
Source SETUP Menu screen appears.  
Touch [SIRIUS SETUP] in the list.  
SIRIUS SETUP screen appears.  
4
See the following section for each setting.  
Set up the SIRIUS parental code (P.53)  
Change the SIRIUS parental code (P.53)  
Set up the SIRIUS parental lock (P.54)  
Set up the skip channel select (P.54)  
NOTE  
• Up to 50 tags can be registered to this unit. When  
iPod is connected, the tag information registered  
to this unit is transferred to the connected iPod.  
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Changing the parental code  
SIRIUS parental code  
Touch [Change] of [Parental Code] in  
the SIRIUS SETUP screen.  
1
You can set a SIRIUS parental code.  
Touch [SET] of [Parental Code] in the  
SIRIUS SETUP screen.  
Parental Pass Check screen appears.  
1
NOTE  
Parental Pass 1st screen appears.  
• Touching [Clear] for 5 seconds deletes the code.  
NOTE  
• If you have already completed the code  
registration, [Change] appears instead of [SET].  
Enter the current code number.  
Another pass check screen appears.  
2
• If you want to clear the Parental Code, touch  
[Clear].  
Enter the new code number and touch  
[Enter].  
3
4
Enter the Parental Code number and  
touch [Enter].  
2
Enter the same code number as you  
input in step 3 and touch [Enter].  
The code number is confirmed and  
SIRIUS parental code is now set.  
Parental Pass 2nd screen appears.  
NOTE  
• To cancel the current setup and return to the  
SIRIUS SETUP screen, touch [Cancel].  
• To clear the code number, touch [Clear].  
Enter the same code number as you  
input in step 2 and touch [Enter].  
3
The code number is confirmed and  
SIRIUS parental code is now set.  
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SIRIUS parental lock  
Touch each channel list and set on or  
off.  
6
You can select the channels to enable SIRIUS  
Parental Lock function.  
Touch [ON] of [Parental Lock].  
Parental Pass Check screen appears.  
1
NOTE  
• YouneedtocompleteSIRIUSparentalcode(P.53)  
beforehand.  
Enter the same code number as you  
originally input in SIRIUS parental code  
2
NOTE  
(P.53) and touch [Enter].  
• Each time you touched [Info Change], switches  
the sequence of the channel list as follows;  
Channel name, Song title, Artist name, Composer  
name, Category name.  
Returns to SIRIUS SETUP screen.  
Touch [SET] of  
[Parental Lock Channel Select].  
Another pass check screen appears.  
3
• Touch [  
] to return to Parental Lock Category  
Select screen.  
Enter the code number and touch  
[Enter].  
4
Skip channel select  
Parental Lock Category Select screen  
appears.  
You can set the undesired channels to skip.  
Touch [SET] of [Skip Channel Select].  
Skip Category Select screen appears.  
1
Touch the desired category from the  
list.  
5
Touch the desired category from the  
list.  
2
Displays all the channels in the selected  
category.  
Touch each channel list and set ON or  
OFF.  
3
NOTE  
• Operations in each list screen are same as SIRIUS  
Displays all the channels in the selected  
category.  
NOTE  
• Touch [All Channel] to display all the channels.  
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Bluetooth Control  
Using the Bluetooth function, various  
functions can be used: listening to the audio  
file, making/receiving a call.  
Registering And Connecting Bluetooth Unit  
It is necessary to register the Bluetooth audio  
player or cell-phone to this unit before using  
the Bluetooth function.  
NOTE  
• To use Bluetooth function of DNX5180, the  
optional accessory (KCA-BT300) is necessary.  
You can register up to 5 Bluetooth unit.  
Press the <TEL> button.  
1
About the cell-phone and  
Bluetooth audio player  
This unit conforms to the following  
Bluetooth specifications:  
Version  
Bluetooth Standard Ver. 2.1 + EDR  
Profile  
Cell-phone:  
HFP (Hands Free Profile)  
OPP (Object Push Profile)  
PBAP (Phonebook Access Profile)  
SYNC (Synchronization Profile)  
Audio player:  
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)  
AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile)  
Hands Free screen appears.  
NOTE  
• For the cell-phones verified for compatibility,  
access the following URL:  
http://www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/bt/.  
Touch [BT SETUP].  
2
• The units supporting the Bluetooth function have  
been certified for conformity with the Bluetooth  
Standard following the procedure prescribed by  
Bluetooth SIG.  
However, it may be impossible for such units to  
communicate with your cell-phone depending  
on its type.  
Bluetooth SETUP screen appears.  
See the following section for each setting.  
Registering the Bluetooth Unit (P.56)  
Connecting the Bluetooth unit (P.57)  
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Registering the Bluetooth Unit  
Enter PIN code and touch [Enter].  
3
4
The entered code is recognized and  
Searched Device List screen appears  
again.  
Touch [SET] of [Regist New Device].  
Searched Device List screen appears.  
1
Select the Bluetooth unit to register  
from the list.  
The Connection Device List screen  
appears.  
NOTE  
• A new device cannot be registered if there are 5  
registered Bluetooth units. Delete unnecessary  
registration. See Connecting the Bluetooth  
NOTE  
• If a Bluetooth unit cannot be registered by normal  
register (pairing) operation, touch [SP DEV]. For  
(P.57).  
• Registering operation can be performed from the  
Bluetooth unit. In this operation, entering the PIN  
code is necessary. See Registering Bluetooth  
• If registering cannot be completed even when  
the PIN code is correct, try Registering special  
Touch [PIN Code Set].  
2
PIN Code Set screen appears.  
NOTE  
• If the unit cannot be searched in step 1, you can  
search the unit again by touching [Search] in  
above screen.  
• Touch [Cancel] to cancel searching for the  
Bluetooth unit.  
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Connecting the Bluetooth unit  
Registering special Bluetooth  
unit  
Touch [SET] of [Paired Device List].  
Connection Device List screen appears.  
1
2
If registering cannot be completed by normal  
operation, there is another method.  
Touch the device name you want to  
connect.  
Touch [SP DEV] in the Searched  
Device List screen.  
1
Special Device List screen appears.  
Means that the device is a cell-phone.  
Select the device name you want to  
register from the list.  
2
Means that the device is an audio player or  
cell-phone with audio player.  
NOTE  
• If the icon is lighted, it means that the unit will  
use that device.  
Touch [TEL(HFP)] or [Audio(A2DP)].  
[TEL(HFP)] is for cell-phone.  
3
Special Device Select Confirm screen  
appears.  
[Audio(A2DP)] is for audio player.  
Confirm the device name and touch  
[Yes].  
NOTE  
3
• [Audio(A2DP)] is available only for  
and  
.
NOTE  
• Touching [Remove] removes registration  
information. After you touch the key, a  
confirmation message appears. Follow the  
message and complete the operation.  
• If you touch [No], operation is cancelled.  
• The devices not listed cannot be registered.  
• To disconnect the device, perform above  
procedures again.  
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Playing Bluetooth Audio Device  
Bluetooth basic operation  
Simple Control screen  
List Control screen  
1
5
4
2
3
2
3
1 Information display  
Displays the name of the track information. If the information is not available, device name is displayed.  
2 Multi function key  
Touch to switch the multi function menu.  
3 Multi function menu  
The functions of each key are as follows.  
[4] [¢]: Searches the previous/next content.*  
[3]: Plays.*  
[8]: Pauses.*  
[ AUDIO]: Touch to display the Audio Control screen. See Controlling Audio (P.81).  
[ SETUP]: Touch to display the SETUP Menu screen. See Setting Up (P.70).  
[ EXT SW]  
: Control the external device power supply. For details, see External Device  
4 Control switching area  
Touch to switch between the Simple Control and List Control screen.  
5 File information  
Displays the information of the current file.  
* These items appear only when the audio player which supports AVRCP profile is connected.  
NOTE  
• If the operation keys do not appear, operate from the player.  
• Depending on your cell-phone or audio player, audio may be heard and controlled but text information may not  
appear.  
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Making a call  
Using Hands-Free Unit  
You can use telephone function by  
connecting the Bluetooth telephone to this  
unit.  
Press the <TEL> button.  
1
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.  
Operate the cell-phone to send the  
phonebook data to this unit.  
1
Operate the cell-phone to start the  
hands-free connection.  
2
NOTE  
• If your cell-phone supports auto-download of  
phonebook but not downloaded automatically,  
follow the procedure above to download  
manually.  
• See the instruction manual of your cell-phone for  
the operation.  
Hands Free screen appears.  
• Up to 1000 phone numbers can be registered for  
each registered cell-phone.  
• Up to 32 digits for  
digits for  
and  
or 25  
can be registered for each  
phone number along with up to 50 characters  
representing a name. (50 is the number of  
alphabetical characters. Fewer characters can be  
input depending on the type of characters.)  
• Depending on the type of your cell-phone, the  
following restrictions are placed;  
• The phonebook data cannot be downloaded  
normally.  
• Characters in the phonebook are garbled.  
• To cancel downloading the phonebook data,  
operate the cell-phone.  
Continued  
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*1 You can sort the list to begin with touched  
character.  
Select a dialing method.  
2
See the following table for each method.  
• Characters with no corresponding name  
will not appear.  
Call by entering a phone number  
1Touch [Direct Number].  
2Enter a phone number with number keys.  
• During search, a non-accent character  
such asuis searched for instead of an  
accent character such asü.  
3Touch [  
].  
*2 You can set the list to arrange in the order  
of last name or first name. For details, see  
*3 If more than one number are assigned  
to one name, say the key word for the  
Call using call records  
1Touch [Incoming Calls], [Outgoing Calls], or  
[Missed Calls].  
2Select the phone number from the list.  
3Touch [  
].  
category, and then touch [  
a call.  
] to make  
Redial  
If there are plural numbers under one key  
word or if you do not register the key word  
voice to the unit, touch [Phonebook] and  
select the desired number from the list.  
1Touch [Redial] to display the previously  
called number.  
2Touch [  
].  
Call using the phonebook  
1Touch [Phonebook].  
2Select the name from the list.*1*2  
NOTE  
• While your car is moving, some functions are  
disabled for safety reasons. The keys associated  
with the disabled functions become ineffective  
if touched.  
3Select the number from the list.  
4Touch [  
].  
Call using the preset number  
• The status icons such as battery and antenna  
displayed may differ from those displayed on the  
cell-phone.  
1Touch [Preset #] to start calling the  
corresponding phone number.  
• Setting the cell-phone in the private mode can  
disable the hands-free function.  
Call using voice recognition  
It is necessary to register your voice in the  
phonebook data. For details, see Voice  
1Touch [Voice].  
2Say the name registered in the phonebook  
within 2 seconds after a beep.*3  
3Touch [  
].  
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Operations during a call  
Receiving a call  
Adjust the receiver volume  
Touch [ ] to answer a phone call or  
1
[
] to reject an incoming call.  
Press the <> or <5> button.  
Turn the volume knob.  
NOTE  
• While monitoring the camera view, this screen  
does not appear even if a call comes in. To display  
this screen, press the <TEL> button or return the  
shift knob of car to the driver position.  
Switch the voice output  
Touch [  
] to switch the voice output  
between phone and speaker.  
Output the dial tone  
Touch [DTMF] to display the tone input screen.  
You can send tones by touching desired keys  
on the screen.  
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Muting Audio Volume upon Reception  
of Phone Call (DNX5180 only)  
When a call is received or you answer a call,  
the Call Interrupt screen appears and system  
is paused.  
Bluetooth Setup  
You can register PIN code, select the device  
to connect, and perform output setup.  
Press the <TEL> button.  
1
The system resumes playing automatically  
when the call ends and hang up the phone.  
NOTE  
• To use the Mute feature, you need to hook up the  
mute wire to your telephone using a commercial  
telephone accessory. SeeConnection(P.27) in  
Quick Start Guide.  
Call waiting  
If you receive a call during another call, you  
can answer it with the current call suspended  
or switch between the current call and  
waiting call.  
Hands Free screen appears.  
Touch [BT SETUP].  
2
Answer the new incoming call  
Touch [  
Switch between the current and waiting call  
Touch [ ] again.  
]. The current call is kept suspended.  
Each time you touch [  
switched.  
], the calling party is  
Terminate the current call  
Touch [ ].  
The call switches to the waiting one.  
Bluetooth SETUP screen appears.  
See the following section for each setting.  
Register the PIN code (P.63)  
Select the unit to connect (P.57)  
Set up output (P.63)  
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Registering Bluetooth unit PIN  
code  
Hands-Free Control  
You can perform various setup about hands-  
free function.  
You can set the PIN code to the Bluetooth  
unit. The code is acquired when registering  
(pairing) from the cell-phone or audio player  
side.  
Press the <TEL> button.  
Hands Free screen appears.  
1
Touch desired key in the Hands Free  
screen.  
Touch [SET] of [Receiver PIN Code] in  
the Bluetooth SETUP screen.  
2
1
Receiver PIN Code Set screen appears.  
Enter a code number and touch  
[Enter].  
2
NOTE  
• If you want to cancel the registration, touch  
[Cancel].  
• If you want to clear the entered number, touch  
[Clear].  
See the following section for each setting.  
• Set up the Hands-Free system (P.64)  
Bluetooth output setup  
Set up SMS (P.65)  
You can select speakers to output the sound  
from cell-phone (such as phone call voice  
and ringing tone) and Bluetooth audio  
player.  
Preset the phone number (P.67)  
Register your voice (P.68)  
Register key word voice (P.69)  
Touch [Front Only] or [All] of  
1
[Bluetooth HF/Audio] in the Bluetooth  
SETUP screen.  
Front Only  
Outputs from the front speakers.  
All  
Outputs from all speakers.  
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Phone Information Use  
Sets whether to download phonebook for  
outgoing, incoming and missed calls list.  
Setting up the Hands-Free  
phone  
ON (Default): Yes.  
OFF: No.  
Touch [TEL SETUP] in the Hands Free  
screen.  
1
Hands Free SETUP screen appears.  
SMS Use  
Select whether to use SMS.  
ON (Default): Uses SMS.  
OFF: Not uses SMS.  
Set each item as follows.  
2
Sort Order  
Sets how to arrange the cell-phone  
phonebook.  
First: Arranges in the order of first name.  
Last (Default): Arranges in the order of last  
name.  
Key Word  
Registers the voice to this unit and uses to  
recognize phone number category.  
Echo Cancel Level  
Adjusts the level of echo cancellation.  
Default is15.  
Microphone Level  
Adjusts the sensitivity of the telephone  
microphone. Default is2for  
for  
, and8”  
.
Noise Reduction Level  
Reduces the noises generated by surrounding  
environment without changing the  
microphone volume. Use this setting when  
the voice of caller is not clear. Default is15for  
Auto Response*1  
Sets an automatic response time to pick-up an  
incoming call.  
OFF (Default)*2: Automatic response is not  
, and4for  
.
[Restore]  
Resets the settings to the default settings.  
available.  
0-99: Set calling ring time (second).  
*1 Either the time interval for automatic  
answer set on this unit or the time interval  
set on the cell-phone, whichever is shorter  
takes effect.  
Call Beep  
Select whether to beep at an incoming call.  
ON (Default): Beeps.  
OFF: Not beeps.  
*2 As for  
, the default value is8.  
SMS Receive Beep  
Select whether to beep at an incoming SMS.  
ON (Default): Beeps.  
OFF: Not beeps.  
64  
 
Operations in the message list screen  
SMS (Short Message Service)  
You can use SMS function.  
Touch [SMS] in the Hands Free screen.  
SMS Select screen appears.  
1
Select desired function from the list.  
2
Calls the number in the message  
Select desired message from the message list.  
Displays message  
Touch [DISP] to display the selected message.  
Create a return message  
Touch [SMS].  
[Create Message]  
Creates a message.  
For details, see Creating a new message (P.66).  
[Received Message List]  
Displays the received message list.  
[Sent Message List]  
Displays the sent message list.  
[Draft]  
Displays the newest draft message. This key  
becomes active when any message has been  
created after turning power on.  
[Download]  
Retrieves message.  
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Creating a new message  
Changes the layout of the character keys  
[abc]: Alphabetical layout  
[qwe]: Qwerty layout  
Touch [Create Message] in the SMS  
1
Select screen.  
[ALT]: Alternate key  
SMS Create Menu screen appears.  
Erases the entered character  
Touch [Clear]. To erase all the input characters,  
touch for 2 seconds.  
Touch [  
] or [Direct Number].  
2
Enters a space  
Touch [Space] at desired position.  
Touch [Send].  
The message is sent.  
5
NOTE  
• [Delete] appears only when a draft message  
is being edited. Touching [Delete] deletes the  
message. After you touch [Delete], a confirmation  
message appears. Follow the message and  
complete the operation.  
Select from the phonebook  
Touch [ ].  
Enter the phone number  
Touch [Direct Number].  
Touch [SET] of [Message] in the SMS  
Create Menu screen.  
3
Create SMS Message screen appears.  
Enter a message using keys and touch  
[SET].  
4
Moves the cursor  
Use [2] [3].  
Switches the keyboard layout  
Use [5] []. The layout changes in the  
following sequence; Alphabet, numbers, local  
language.  
Toggles between uppercase and lowercase  
Touch [Shift].  
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Using templates  
You can create a message easily by selecting  
the desired sentence from the template list.  
Touch desired key and enter the  
number you want to register.  
2
Touch [Create Message] in the SMS  
Select screen.  
1
SMS Create Menu screen appears.  
Touch [Template].  
2
See the table below for explanations for  
each key.  
Register from received SMS messages  
Touch [ ].  
Register from sent SMS messages  
Touch [ ].  
Register from phonebook  
Touch [ ].  
Register from outgoing calls list  
Touch [ ].  
Register from incoming call list  
Touch [ ].  
Register from missed calls list  
Touch [ ].  
Template list screen appears.  
Touch the desired template.  
3
Enter phone numbers  
Touch [Direct Number].  
Selected template is entered.  
Register voice  
Touch [Voice].  
Phone number preset  
You can register frequently used phone  
numbers to this unit.  
Touch [Memory].  
Entered number is registered to the  
preset number you selected.  
3
Touch [Preset 1], [Preset 2], or  
1
[Preset 3] for 2 seconds in the Hands  
Free screen.  
NOTE  
• Touching [Delete] deletes the currently displayed  
number. After you touch [Delete], a confirmation  
message appears. Follow the message and  
complete the operation.  
NOTE  
• When there is no preset number, touching the  
key momentarily moves to the step 2.  
67  
 
Voice registration  
Say the name within 2 seconds after a  
beep and touch [Record]. (1st try)  
4
5
You can register your voice for the voice  
recognition feature which links to the  
phonebook information. Up to 35 voice  
memory positions can be registered for each  
paired cell phone.  
Touch [Phonebook] in the Hands Free  
screen.  
Phonebook screen appears.  
1
Select desired name from the list.  
2
3
Touch [Record].  
Say the name again within 2 seconds  
after a beep. (2nd try)  
If successful the message appears and  
the voice registration ends.  
NOTE  
• A message appears if the voice is not recognized.  
Read the message for the further operation.  
• Repeat from 1st try if the voice is different from  
the 1st try.  
Address Recording screen appears.  
NOTE  
• A new voice tag cannot be registered if there are  
35 registered voice tags. In that case, [Record] is  
deactivated.  
• Touching [Play] plays the voice registered in the  
selected Phonebook file.  
• Touching [Delete] deletes the voice tag registered  
in currently selected Phonebook file. After you  
touch [Delete], a confirmation message appears.  
Follow the message and complete the operation.  
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Key word voice registration  
Say the phone category within 2  
seconds after a beep and touch  
[Record]. (1st try)  
3
You can register your voice for the voice  
recognition feature which links to the  
phonebook category information.  
Touch [SET] of [Key Word] in the  
Hands Free SETUP screen.  
1
Key Word List screen appears.  
Select desired phone number  
category from the list and touch  
[Record].  
2
Say the phone category again within  
2 seconds after a beep. (2nd try)  
4
If successful the message appears and  
the voice registration ends.  
NOTE  
• A message appears if the voice is not recognized.  
Read the message for the further operation.  
• Repeat from 1st try if the voice is different from  
the 1st try.  
Key Word Recording screen appears.  
NOTE  
• The phone number with a voice already  
registered will show theRECicon as active.  
• Touching [Play] plays the voice registered in the  
selected phone number category. This key does  
not appear for  
.
• Touching [Delete] deletes the voice registered  
in currently selected category. After you touch  
[Delete], a confirmation message appears. Follow  
the message and complete the operation. This  
key does not appear for  
.
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Setting Up  
Bright/Tint/Color/Contrast/Black/  
Sharpness  
Monitor Screen Setup  
Adjusts each item.  
You can adjust image quality in iPod video,  
picture file, menu screen, etc.  
Dimmer  
Select dimmer mode.  
ON: The display and buttons dim.  
OFF: The display and buttons do not dim.  
Press the button instructed in each  
diagram when the desired screen is  
displayed.  
1
SYNC (Default): Turns the dimmer function on  
or off when the vehicle light  
control switch is turned on  
or off.  
Press for 1 second  
NAV-SYNC: Turns the dimmer function on or  
off according to the Navigation  
Day/Night display setting.  
Mode (Playback screen only)  
Select screen mode.  
Full: Full picture mode  
Just: Justify picture mode  
Zoom: Zoom picture mode  
Normal: Normal picture mode  
Screen Control screen appears.  
Adjust each item as follows.  
2
NOTE  
• Adjusting items are different depending on the  
current source.  
• You can perform this function only when you  
have applied the parking brake.  
• The image quality can be set for each source.  
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Beep  
System Setup  
Turns the key touch tone on or off.  
Default isON.  
NOTE  
Remote Sensor  
Selects a remote control signal. Default isON.  
• Each operation in this section can be started from  
the multi function menu.  
Language  
Select the language used for the control  
screen and setting items. See Language setup  
(P.72).  
Touch [Menu] on any screen.  
TOP Menu screen appears.  
1
Touch [SETUP].  
2
3
Text Scroll  
Allows scrolling of text display on the source  
control screen. Select fromAuto”/”Once”/”OFF.  
Touch [System].  
Auto (Default): Scrolls the text automatically.  
Once: Allows you to scroll the text only once  
automatically when updated.  
OFF: Does not scroll the text automatically.  
System Menu screen appears.  
See the following section for each setting.  
Set up the user interface (P.71)  
Adjust touch panel (P.72)  
Set up security (P.72)  
Drawer Close  
Sets whether to close the common menu (P.16)  
automatically. Default isAuto.  
Set up external switch  
Set up memory (P.73)  
Animation  
Sets whether to display animation. Default isON.  
User interface  
Secondary  
You can setup user interface parameters.  
Sets whether to display the navigation  
information in the audio screen or vice versa.  
Default isON.  
Touch [User Interface] in the list.  
User Interface screen appears.  
1
Panel Switch Sensitivity  
Adjusts the sensitivity of the front panel button  
(ATT button, etc.)  
Set each item as follows.  
2
High: Sets sensitivity to high.  
Middle (Default): Sets sensitivity to middle.  
Low: Sets sensitivity to low.  
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Language setup  
Touch panel adjustment  
Touch [SET] of [Language] in the User  
Interface screen.  
1
Touch [Touch] in the System Menu  
screen.  
Touch Panel Adjustment screen appears.  
1
2
Language Setting screen appears.  
Set each item as follows.  
2
Follow the instruction on the screen  
and touch the center of each  
.
Select Mode  
Selects the mode to select a language.  
Easy (Default): Selects a language easily.  
NOTE  
• To cancel the touch panel adjustment, touch  
[Cancel].  
Advanced: Allows you to select languages for  
respective items.*  
• To reset to the initial status, touch [Reset].  
Language Select  
Selects a language.  
Security setup  
* If you select [Advanced] for Select Mode,  
the following screen appears.  
A red indicator will blink on the unit after the  
ACC is set to OFF, warning potential thieves.  
If turned toON(default), the security  
indicator on the front panel flashes when the  
vehicle ignition is off.  
Touch [Security] in the System Menu  
screen.  
1
Security screen appears.  
Touch [ON] or [OFF] of [SI].  
2
GUI Language Select:  
Selects the display language used for the  
control screen and so forth.  
Navigation Language Select:  
Selects the language used for navigation.  
Text Language Select:  
Selects the language used for tag text (song  
information).  
Touch [Enter].  
3
NOTE  
• To cancel the language setup, touch [Cancel].  
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EXT SW setup  
Setup memory  
Set up the external switch power mode.  
Audio Control, AV-IN SETUP, Navigation,  
Camera, 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.  
Touch [EXT SW] in the System Menu  
screen.  
1
EXT SW screen appears.  
Set each item as follows.  
2
Touch [SETUP Memory] in the System  
1
Menu screen.  
SETUP Memory screen appears.  
Follow the instruction on the screen.  
2
SW1 Name/SW2 Name  
Sets the name of the external device.  
Output Pattern  
Sets the power signal output mode among  
“Pulse”/“Level. Default for EXT SW1 isPulse”  
and for EXT SW2 isLevel.  
You can set to turn output on/off each time  
the button on the EXT SW screen is touched.  
[Lock]/[Unlock]*  
Locks or unlocks the AV-IN SETUP, Navigation,  
and Audio SETUP settings.  
Yes  
Memorizes or recalls the settings.  
Pulse Set  
Sets the pulse signal output time.  
Outputs 500ms when1is set.  
Increases by 200ms with each step. Up to 100  
steps can be set.  
No  
Cancels the function or memorization.  
The SETUP Menu screen appears again.  
* When [Lock] is selected, you cannot change  
the AV-IN SETUP, Navigation, and Audio  
SETUP settings.  
Also, the locked key mark is displayed  
under each setting icon in the setup menu.  
NOTE  
• You can enter characters only after you have  
applied the parking brake.  
• “Pulse”: Generates a single power signal pulse.  
• “Level”: Continues output of high power signal.  
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Follow the instruction on the screen.  
3
Display Setup  
Touch [Menu] on any screen.  
1
2
Touch [SETUP].  
SETUP Menu screen appears.  
Touch [Display].  
3
Recall  
Recalls the memorized settings.  
Memory  
Memorizes the current settings.  
Clear  
Display Menu screen appears.  
See the following section for each setting.  
Clears the currently memorized settings.  
Cancel  
Control monitor angle  
Adjust panel color (P.75)  
Quits memorization/recalling of settings.  
Changing background image (P.76)  
Monitor angle control  
You can adjust the position of the monitor.  
Touch [Angle] in the Display Menu  
screen.  
1
Angle setup screen appears.  
Select a below number that  
represents your desired angle setting.  
2
Default is “0.  
NOTE  
• You can store the current monitor angle as the  
angle during power off. Touch [Memory] when  
the desired angle is selected.  
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Registering original color  
You can register your original color.  
Panel color coordinate  
You can set the screen and button  
illumination color.  
The selectable items differ depending on the  
unit.  
Touch [Adjust] in the Panel Color  
Coordinate screen.  
Panel Color RGB Coordinate screen  
appears.  
1
Touch [Color] in the Display Menu  
screen.  
Color screen appears.  
1
Use [2] and [3] to adjust each color  
value.  
2
Touch [SET] of  
[Panel Color Coordinate].  
2
Touch the desired preset key for 2  
seconds.  
3
Panel color scan  
Panel Color Coordinate screen appears.  
You can set the panel color to continuously  
scan through the color spectrum.  
NOTE  
• You can touch [SET] or [Initialize] when  
[Panel Color Scan] is set to off.  
Touch [ON] of [Panel Color Scan] in  
the Color screen.  
Panel Color Scan is set to on.  
1
• Touch [Initialize] to reset the settings to the  
default settings.  
Touch the desired color.  
3
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Changing background image  
Touch [Enter].  
5
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.  
Touch [Background] in the Display  
Menu screen.  
1
Background screen appears.  
The selected image is loaded and the  
display returns to the Background screen.  
Touch [STANDBY].  
2
NOTE  
• Touching [  
] rotates counter clockwise.  
] rotates clockwise.  
• Touching [  
Touch [Change] of [Background  
Change] in the Background screen.  
6
7
Select an image for background and  
touch [Enter].  
Touch [Memory] of  
[User Background].  
3
NOTE  
• See Playable Media And Files (P.98) for readable  
image specifications.  
User Background File Select screen  
appears.  
• Touching [Delete] in the Background screen  
deletes the background image. After you touch  
[Delete], a confirmation message appears. Follow  
the message and complete the operation.  
Select the image to load.  
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Navigation Setup  
NAV Interrupt Speaker  
Selects speakers used for voice guidance of the  
navigation system.  
You can set navigation parameters.  
Touch [Menu] on any screen.  
Front L: Uses the front left side speaker for  
voice guidance.  
Front R: Uses the front right side speaker for  
1
2
Touch [SETUP].  
SETUP Menu screen appears.  
voice guidance.  
Front All (Default): Uses both front speakers  
Touch [Navigation].  
3
for voice guidance.  
NAV Voice Volume  
Adjusts the volume for voice guidance of the  
navigation system. Default is25.  
NAV Mute  
Mutes the volume of rear speakers during  
voice guidance of the navigation system.  
Default isON.  
Navigation SETUP screen appears.  
Set each item as follows.  
4
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Rear Camera*1  
Selects the type of rear camera to use.  
CMOS-300: When the CMOS-300 with ID 1 set  
Camera Setup  
You can set camera parameters.  
Touch [Menu] on any screen.  
is connected.  
Other (Default): When the other camera is  
1
2
Touch [SETUP].  
SETUP Menu screen appears.  
connected.  
R-CAM Interruption  
Sets a method for switching the display.  
Setting values are ON and OFF.  
Touch [Camera].  
3
ON: Switches to the rear view camera video  
display when shifting to reverse or  
pressing the <AUD>  
or <SCRN>  
button for 1 second.  
OFF (Default): Switches to the rear view  
camera video display when  
pressing the <AUD>  
or  
button  
<SCRN>  
for 1 second.  
Camera SETUP screen appears.  
R-CAM Settings*2  
Adjusts the CMOS-300 with ID 1 set. For details,  
see the instruction manual of your camera.  
Set each item as follows.  
4
Front Camera*1  
Turn this setting on when the CMOS-300 with  
ID 2 set is connected. Setting values are ON  
and OFF. Default isOFF.  
F-CAM Settings*3  
Adjusts the CMOS-300 with ID 2 set. For details,  
see the instruction manual of your camera.  
*1 These settings become settable only when  
the parking brake is on.  
*2 This setting becomes settable only when  
the parking brake is on and the CMOS-300  
is selected.  
*3 This setting becomes settable only  
when the parking brake is on andFront  
Camerais set to [ON].  
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Software Information  
AV Input Setup  
Check the software version of this unit.  
You can set AV input parameters.  
Touch [Menu] on any screen.  
Touch [Menu] on any screen.  
1
2
1
2
Touch [SETUP].  
SETUP Menu screen appears.  
Touch [SETUP].  
SETUP Menu screen appears.  
Touch [Software].  
Touch [Source].  
3
3
Software Information screen appears.  
Touch [AV-IN SETUP] in the list.  
AV-IN SETUP screen appears.  
4
Confirm the software version. Touch  
4
[Update] as necessary.  
Set each item as follows.  
5
iPod AV Interface Use*1  
Sets the terminal which iPod is connected.  
Setting values are iPod and AV-IN2. Default is  
“iPod.  
NOTE  
• For how to update the software, see the relevant  
update procedure manual which comes with the  
software.  
AV-IN1 Name/AV-IN2 Name*2  
Sets a name to be displayed when you select  
a system that is connected via the AV INPUT  
port. Default isVIDEO.  
*1 This item can be set when in STANDBY  
source and also the iPod is disconnected.  
*2 [AV-IN2 Name] becomes settable when  
“AV-IN2is selected in [iPod AV Interface  
Use].  
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AV Output Interface Setup  
External Device Control  
You can select an AV source to be output at  
the AV OUTPUT port. Default isOFF.”  
Control the external device power supply.  
Touch [EXT SW] in the Source Control  
1
Touch [Menu] on any screen.  
screen.  
1
2
Touch [SETUP].  
SETUP Menu screen appears.  
Touch [AV-OUT].  
3
EXT SW Control screen appears.  
NOTE  
• If [EXT SW] is not displayed, touch [  
].  
AV-OUT Interface screen appears.  
Touch the desired switch key.  
You can turn on or off the external device  
power supply.  
2
Touch [2] or [3] to set [AV-OUT] to  
4
VIDEO, DISC, TV  
, iPod, or OFF.  
NOTE  
• You must connect a commercially available relay  
unit in order to use this function. Connect the  
external device to be controlled to that relay unit.  
• See EXT SW setup (P.73) for information on setting  
the power on or off specification.  
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Controlling Audio  
Set up speakers (P.81)  
NOTE  
Set up your car type (DTA) (P.83)  
• Each operation in this section can be started from  
the multi function menu.  
Select DSP (P.84)  
You can adjust the various settings such as  
audio balance or subwoofer level.  
Speaker Select screen appears.  
Set up speakers (P.81)  
Touch [Menu] on any screen.  
1
2
Speaker setup  
Touch [Audio].  
Audio screen appears.  
See the following section for each setting.  
Setting audio (P.81)  
You can select a speaker type and its size to  
get the best sound effects.  
When the speaker type and size are set, the  
speaker crossover network and equalizer  
curve are set automatically.  
Controlling audio (P.84)  
Controlling equalizer (P.85)  
Performing zone control (P.87)  
Touch [Speaker Select] in the Audio  
SETUP screen.  
Speaker Select screen appears.  
1
Set space enhancer  
Set listening position  
Touch the speaker you wish to adjust  
and set each item as follows.  
2
Setting Audio  
Touch [Audio SETUP].  
1
Subwoofer  
Select if you are using a subwoofer.  
Tweeter  
You can set the tweeter when you are  
selecting front speakers.  
Audio SETUP screen appears.  
If you are using a tweeter together with the  
front speakers, set the tweeter toON.  
In theONposition, the Equalizer is adjusted to  
its best position.  
Xover  
Displays the speaker crossover setup screen.  
You can adjust the crossover setup that was set  
automatically when you selected the speaker type.  
See the following section for each setting.  
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Crossover network setup  
You can set a crossover frequency of  
speakers.  
Select a speaker size using [2] and  
[3]. The speaker size is different  
depending on the speaker type and  
the unit.  
3
Touch the speaker to set the crossover  
1
in the Speaker Select screen.  
Front  
Touch [X’over].  
X’over screen appears.  
2
OEM, 4 inch, 5 inch, 6-1/2 inch, 6-3/4 inch, 7  
inch, 4x6, 5x7, 6x8, 6x9, 7x10  
Set each item as follows.  
3
Rear  
None, OEM, 4 inch, 5 inch, 6-1/2 inch, 6-3/4  
inch, 7 inch, 4x6, 5x7, 6x8, 6x9, 7x10  
Subwoofer  
None, 6 1/2 inch, 8 inch, 10 inch, 12 inch, 15  
inch over  
NOTE  
• SelectNoneif you have no speakers.  
Phase*  
Sets the phase of subwoofer output.  
Front  
The phase is reversed 180 degrees when set to  
“Reverse.”  
Standard, Wide, Middle, Narrow  
HPF FREQ  
High Pass Filter adjustment. (When front or rear  
speaker is selected on Speaker Select screen)  
LPF FREQ  
Low Pass Filter adjustment. (When subwoofer  
is selected on Speaker Select screen)  
Slope  
Sets a crossover slope.  
* This function is available in the specific  
situation.  
Only whenSubwooferis set to  
“ONinSpeaker Setup.  
Only whenSubwooferis  
set toONinSpeaker SetupandLPF  
FREQis set to other thanThrough.  
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Speaker location setup  
Car type (DTA) setup  
In the Car Type screen, touch  
[Location].  
Speaker Location screen appears.  
1
You can setup the car type and speaker  
network, etc.  
Touch [Car Type] in the Audio SETUP  
screen.  
Car Type screen appears.  
1
Select the speaker locations using  
[3].  
2
Select your car type from the list.  
2
Front Speaker  
Select the location fromDoor”/On Dash”/  
“Under Dash.”  
NOTE  
Rear Speaker  
• If your car type is selected, the Delay Time  
Alignment and Equalizer is set automatically (for  
timing adjustment of sound output for each  
channel) to have the highest surround effects.  
Select the location fromDoor”/Rear Deck,  
“2nd Row”/3rd Row(Minivan, Minivan  
(Long)).  
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Car type adjust  
You can manually set the sound output  
timing of each channel.  
DSP select  
You can select whether using DSP (Digital  
Signal Processor) System.  
In the Car Type screen, touch [Adjust].  
Car Type Adjust screen appears.  
1
Touch [Bypass] or [Through] of [DSP  
Select] in the Audio SETUP screen.  
1
Touch the speaker you wish to adjust  
and set a delay time using [2] and [3]  
or slider bar.  
2
Bypass  
There is no effect by DSP.  
Through  
There is an effect by DSP.  
NOTE  
• Make fine adjustment of the delay time of the  
speaker output specified here to have a more  
suitable environment for your vehicle.  
NOTE  
• The settings of the delay time are automatically  
identified and compensated by specifying the  
distances of each speaker from the center of the  
vehicle interior.  
• When the mode is set to [Bypass], DSP System  
cannot be adjusted.  
Set the front and rear positions and the height  
of the reference point to the position of the  
ears of the person sitting in the front seat, and  
set the right and left positions to the center of  
the vehicle interior.  
1
Controlling General Audio  
Touch [Audio Control].  
1
Measure the distances from the reference  
point to the speakers.  
2
3
Calculate the distance difference in accordance  
with the farthest speaker.  
+3.4feet  
1.6feet  
2.5feet  
5feet  
+2.5feet  
+0feet  
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Set each item as follows.  
2
Equalizer Control  
You can adjust equalizer by selecting the  
optimized setting for each category.  
If you use  
, you can also adjust  
equalizer manually.  
Touch [Equalizer].  
1
Fader #/Balance #  
Adjust the volume balance around the  
touched area.  
[2] and [3] adjust the right and left volume  
balance.  
[5] and [] adjust the front and rear volume  
balance.  
Equalizer screen appears.  
Volume Offset*  
operation  
Finely adjust the volume of the current source  
to minimize the difference in volume between  
different sources.  
Controlling EQ curves  
Select EQ curve from [Natural],  
[Rock], [Pops], [Easy], [Top40], [Jazz],  
[Game], [iPod], and [User].  
1
Subwoofer Level  
Adjusts the subwoofer volume. This setting is  
not available when subwoofer is set toNone.  
Bass Boost  
Sets the amount of bass boost amongOFF”/  
“Step1”/Step2.  
Loudness  
Turns the loudness control function on or  
off. If turned on, high and low tones are  
automatically enhanced during low volume.  
Settable only when zone function (P.87) is set  
to off.  
NOTE  
• [iPod] is available only during iPod source.  
* If you have increased the volume first, then  
reduced the volume using theVolume  
Offset, the sound generated if you  
suddenly switch to another source may be  
extremely loud.  
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Controlling equalizer manually  
This setting cannot be performed when you  
select [iPod] in the Equalizer screen.  
operation  
Controlling EQ curves  
Touch [EQ] in the Equalizer screen.  
1
2
Select EQ curve from [Natural],  
[Rock], [Pops], [Easy], [Top40], [Jazz],  
and [User] using [2] and [3].  
1
Touch the screen and set the Graphic  
Equalizer as desired.  
Controlling SystemQ-Ex  
Gain level (light green boxed area)  
Adjust the gain level by touching the each  
frequency bar.  
Touching [2], [3], [5] and [] can also  
adjust the level. Use [2] and [3] to select a  
frequency, and [5] and [] to set the level.  
Selects items to be adjusted for tone curve  
setup. If you turn off this setting, only Level  
can be set up for tone curves.  
Touch [ON] or [OFF] of [SystemQ-Ex].  
1
EQ INIT  
Returns to the previous level which the gain  
level is adjusted.  
Flat  
Tone curve becomes flat.  
Bass EXT (Bass Extend Settings)  
When turned on, the frequency lower than  
62.5 Hz is set to the same gain level as 62.5 Hz.  
SW Level  
Adjusts the subwoofer volume. This setting is  
not available when subwoofer is set toNone.  
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Controlling equalizer manually  
Zone Control  
Touch [Tone] in the Equalizer screen.  
1
You can select different sources for both  
front and rear positions in the vehicle.  
Set each item as follows.  
2
Touch [Zone Control].  
1
FREQ  
Adjusts the center frequency for each range.  
Setting values are as follows.  
Bass: 40Hz/50Hz/60Hz/70Hz/80Hz/100Hz/120  
Zone Control screen appears.  
Touch [Dual Zone].  
2
Hz/150Hz (Default is100Hz.”)  
Middle: 500Hz/1kHz/1.5kHz/2kHz (Default is  
“1kHz.”)  
Treble: 10kHz/12.5kHz/15kHz/17.5kHz (Default  
is12.5kHz.”)  
LEVEL  
Adjusts the level of each range.  
Each setting value is within -8dB and 8dB and  
default is0dB.”  
Q Factor  
Set each source as follows.  
3
Adjust Q value for bass and middle.  
Setting values are as follows.  
Bass: 1/1.25/1.5/2 (Default is1.”)  
Middle: 1/2 (Default is1.”)  
Bass DC EXT  
Turns Bass DC EXT on or off. Default isOFF.”  
If you selectON, the bass center frequency is  
extended to the low register by approximately  
20%.  
[Flat]  
[3] (Front Source, Rear Source)  
Select the audio source for each.  
Tone level becomes 0 (flat).  
Subwoofer Level  
Adjusts the subwoofer volume. This setting is  
not available when subwoofer is set toNone.  
[], [5] (Rear VOL.)  
Adjusts the rear channel volume.  
[Single Zone]  
Touch to turn off the dual zone function.  
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NOTE  
Listening Position  
• When the rear speaker sound is switched, the  
audio source that is output at the AV OUTPUT  
terminal is also switched to the same source.  
You can adjust the sound effects according  
to your listening position.  
• When the dual zone function is set to on, the  
following functions are not available.  
Touch [Position].  
1
• Output from the subwoofer  
• Subwoofer Level/Bass Boost  
• Equalizer Control/Space Enhancer  
/
Listening Position  
• DSP Bypass Control  
Type (DTA) Setup  
/Speaker Setup/Car  
Space Enhancer  
Touch [Space Enhancer].  
Position screen appears.  
1
Select listening position from  
2
[Front R] (Right front), [Front L] (Left  
front), [Front All] (All front), [All], and  
[User] using [2] and [3].  
Space Enhancer screen appears.  
Touch [Small], [Large], or [OFF].  
Each setting value indicates the  
soundscape level.  
2
NOTE  
NOTE  
• You can store present setting in memory by  
touching [P1], [P2], or [P3] for 2 seconds. You can  
also recall the setting by touching corresponding  
number.  
• This setting is not available during tuner source.  
• The final distance is adjusted to the total of car  
type set up value (P.83) and position setup (both  
position and position DTA) value.  
• If you change the car type set up value (P.83), the  
position is set to [All].  
• Only the adjusted distance of position setup  
(position and position DTA values) is stored in  
memory. Therefore, the final adjustment distance  
changesifyouchangethecartypesetupvalue(P.83).  
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Position DTA Control  
You can fine-adjust your listening position.  
In Position screen, touch [DTA].  
1
Select the speaker you wish to adjust  
by touching speaker icon.  
2
Set DTA as follows.  
3
[2], [3]  
Adjust the settings of the DTA position.  
Total DTA  
The adjusted distance (position and position DTA  
values), and the total of the distance adjusted by  
Car type (DTA) setup (P.83) and the adjustment  
distance for position setup are indicated.  
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Remote Controller  
This unit can be operated using the remote controller.  
For  
, DNX6980, and DNX6480BT, the remote controller is supplied with the unit.  
For DNX6180, DNX6040EX, and DNX5180, the remote controller is the optional accessory (RC-  
DV331).  
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.  
• Do not leave the battery near fire or under direct sunlight. A fire, explosion or excessive heat  
generation may result.  
• Do not recharge, short, break up or heat the battery or place it in an open fire. Such actions may cause  
the battery to leak fluid. If spilled fluid comes in contact with your eyes or on clothing, immediately  
rinse with water and consult a physician.  
• Place the battery out of reach of children. In the unlikely event that a child swallows the battery,  
immediately consult a physician.  
Battery Installation  
If the remote controller operates only over shorter distances or does not operate at all, it is  
possible that the batteries are depleted.  
In such instances, replace the both batteries with new ones.  
Insert two “AAA”/“R03”-size batteries with the and poles aligned properly,  
following the illustration inside the case.  
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Functions Of The Remote Controller Buttons  
Switching the operation mode  
Direct search mode  
The functions operated from the remote  
controller differ depending on the position  
of the mode switch.  
Using the remote controller, you can jump  
directly to the desired file, track chapter, etc.  
with entering the number corresponding to  
the content.  
AUD  
NOTE  
DVD  
• This operation cannot be performed for USB  
device and iPod.  
T V  
NAV  
Press the <#BS> button several times  
until the desired content appears.  
1
The available contents are different  
depending on the source.  
DVD  
Title number/Chapter number/Play time/Item  
number*  
* You may not be able to use this function with  
some discs or scenes.  
VCD 1.X and 2.X (PBC OFF)  
Track number  
VCD 2.X (PBC ON)  
Scene number/number  
Music CD  
Track number/Play time  
Audio files  
AUD mode  
Switch to this mode when controlling a  
selected source or tuner source, etc.  
DVD mode  
Switch to this mode when playing a disc  
media including DVD, VCD, and CD.  
NAV mode  
Switch to this mode when controlling  
navigation function.  
Folder number/File number  
Radio  
Frequency value  
NOTE  
Enter the number of the content  
you want to play using the numeric  
keypad.  
2
• When controlling a player that is not integrated in  
the unit, selectAUDmode.  
For DVD or VCD, press the <ENTER>  
button.  
3
For music CD or audio files, press the  
<POSITION> button.  
For radio, press the <2> or <3>  
button.  
The content you entered is played.  
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1
3
2
5
6
7
17  
19  
8
18  
20  
9
10  
11  
21  
22  
12  
13  
23  
24  
14  
25  
26  
15  
16  
Key  
Name  
Location of  
Function  
the mode switch  
1
SRC  
Switches to the source to be played.  
In hands-free mode, hangs up the phone.  
2
3
NAV  
Switches between the navigation and the source screens.  
MENU  
DVD  
Stops playing and memorizes the last point where the disc  
stopped. The last point is deleted by pressing twice.  
NAV  
NAV  
Displays Main menu.  
4
5
OUT, IN  
Zooms in or out the navigation map.  
POSITION AUD, DVD  
Pauses the track or file, and resumes playing by pressing twice.  
During radio, HD radio, and SIRIUS/XM source in AUD mode,  
switches the seek mode.  
NAV  
Cursor Key DVD  
NAV  
Displays the current position.  
6
7
Moves the cursor in the DVD menu.  
Moves the cursor or scrolls the map.  
Performs the selected function.  
ENTER  
AUD, DVD  
NAV  
• Registers the selected position.  
• Performs the selected function.  
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ROUTE M AUD  
Screen mode changes each time you press this key during video  
playback.  
DVD  
NAV  
Returns to the DVD top menu.  
Displays Route Option menu.  
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Key  
Location of  
Function  
Switches navigation display on/off.  
Displays the DVD menu.  
Name  
the mode switch  
9
VOICE  
AUD  
DVD  
Turns the playback control on or off while playing VCD.  
NAV  
Speaks the voice guidance.  
10 VIEW  
AUD, DVD  
NAV  
Switches the AV source to be output.  
Switches between 2D and 3D map displays.  
11 MAP DIR  
AUD, DVD  
Switches the display angle each time it is pressed.  
NAV  
Switches between the heading up navigation and north up  
navigation map displays.  
12 5/∞  
AUD, DVD  
Selects the folder to be played.  
During radio, HD radio, and SIRIUS/XM source in AUD mode,  
switches the bands to be received.  
13 2/3  
AUD, DVD  
AUD  
Selects the track or file to be played.  
During radio, HD radio, and SIRIUS/XM source in AUD mode,  
switches to broadcast stations received by the unit.  
14 Numeric  
Specifies the number to search in direct search.  
For details on the direct search mode, see Direct search mode  
(P.91).  
Keypad  
DVD  
• Press [1] [2] to fast forward/backward. Switches the fast forward/  
backward speed each time you press this key.  
• Press [4] [5] to slow forward/backward. Switches the slow  
playback speed each time you press this key.*  
*DVD only  
15  
+
DVD  
Clears the number.  
*
16 # BS  
AUD, DVD  
Switches to the direct search mode.  
For details on the direct search mode, see Direct search mode  
(P.91).  
17 AUDIO  
18 CANCEL  
DVD  
DVD  
NAV  
Switches the voice language each time you press this key.  
Displays previous screen.  
Cancels the operations.  
19 SUBTITLE DVD  
Switches the subtitle language.  
20  
When a call comes in, answers the call.  
Switches the picture angle each time you press this key.  
Adjusts the volume.  
21 ANGLE  
22 Vol 5∞  
23 ZOOM  
24 2 ZONE  
25  
26 ATT  
DVD  
DVD  
Switches the zoom ratio (1, 2, 3, Off) each time you press this key.  
Switches the Dual Zone function on and off.  
Adjusts volume at rear when the Dual Zone function is on.  
AUD, DVD  
R.VOL  
Lowers the volume by pressing the key once.  
Restores the previous volume by pressing the key twice.  
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Troubleshooting  
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. to on.  
• No output from the subwoofer.  
• Cannot set up the low pass filter.  
• Cannot set up the high pass filter.  
Reason  
Subwoofer is not set  
Solution  
Set the subwoofer to on.  
The dual zone function Set the dual zone function to off.  
is enabled.  
• Cannot select the output  
destination of the subsource in is disabled.  
the dual zone.  
The dual zone function Set the dual zone function to on.  
• Cannot adjust the volume of the  
rear speakers.  
• Cannot set up the equalizer.  
• Cannot set up the crossover  
network.  
The dual zone function Set the dual zone function to off.  
is enabled.  
“DSP Selectis set to  
“Bypass.  
SetDSP SelecttoThrough.  
About audio operations  
Problem  
Reason  
Solution  
Radio reception is poor.  
The car antenna is not Pull out the antenna all the way.  
extended.  
The antenna control  
Connect the wire correctly.  
wire is not connected. SeeConnectionin the Quick Start Guide.  
Cannot play audio files stored in “CD Readis set to2.  
a disc.  
SetCD Readto1.  
Cannot select a folder.  
The random play  
function is enabled.  
Turn off the random function.  
Cannot perform repeat play  
during VCD playback.  
The PBC function is  
enabled.  
Turn off the PBC function.  
The specified disc does not play, The disc is quite dirty.  
but another one plays instead.  
Clean the disc.  
The disc is severely  
scratched.  
Try another disc instead.  
The sound skips when an audio  
file is being played.  
The disc is scratched  
or dirty.  
Clean the disc.  
The recording  
Record the file again or use another disc.  
condition is bad.  
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Other  
Problem  
Reason  
Solution  
The Touch Sensor Tone doesn’t  
sound.  
The preout jack is being The Touch Sensor Tone cannot be output  
used. from the preout jack.  
Error Messages  
When you fail to operate the unit correctly, the cause of the failure appears as the message on  
the screen.  
Error Message  
Cause  
Solution  
Protect  
Protective circuit has been activated Wire or insulate the speaker cord as  
because a speaker cord has shorted appropriate and then push the <Reset>  
or it has come in contact with the  
car chassis.  
button (P.97).  
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.  
Use the unit again after reducing the  
temperature of the unit.  
Mecha Error  
The disc player is malfunctioning.  
Eject the disc and try inserting it again. Contact  
the Kenwood dealer if this indicator continues  
blinking or the disc cannot be ejected.  
Disc Error  
Read Error  
An unplayable disc is inserted.  
The disc is quite dirty.  
Change the disc.  
Clean the disc.  
Disc is upside down.  
Load the disc with the labeled side up.  
Region Code  
Error  
The disc you wanted to play has a  
region code that cannot be played another disc.  
with this unit.  
Parental Level  
Error  
The disc you wanted to play has a  
higher level than the parental level See Parental level (P.26).  
you set.  
Set the parental level.  
Error 07–67  
The unit is not operating correctly  
due to some reason or other.  
Push the unit’s Reset button. If theError  
07−67message does not disappear, see your  
nearest Kenwood dealer.  
No Device (USB The USB device is selected as a  
Change the source to any source other than  
USB/iPod. Connect a USB device, and change  
the source to USB again.  
device)  
source although no USB device is  
connected.  
Disconnected  
(iPod, Bluetooth is selected as a source although  
audio player)  
The iPod/Bluetooth audio player  
Change the source to any source other than  
iPod/Bluetooth. Connect an iPod/Bluetooth  
audio player, and change the source to iPod/  
Bluetooth again.  
no iPod/Bluetooth audio player is  
connected.  
No Media file  
The connected USB device contains See Playable Media And Files (P.98) and try  
no playable audio file. Media was  
played that doesn’t have data  
recorded that the unit can play.  
another USB device.  
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Error Message  
Cause  
Solution  
USB Device  
Error!!  
The connected USB device is rated Check the USB device. Some trouble may have  
a current capacity higher than the  
allowable limit.  
occurred to the connected USB device.  
Change the source to any source other than  
USB. Remove the USB device.  
Authorization  
Error  
Connection to the iPod has failed.  
• Remove the iPod and then reconnect it.  
• The unit does not support the iPod.  
Update your  
iPod  
The iPod’s software is an older  
version which the unit can not  
support.  
The unit may not support the connected iPod  
model.  
Confirm that the software for the iPod is the  
latest version.  
Navigation  
Error. Please  
The communication error has  
occurred due to severely cold  
Turn on power again after warming your car  
interior.  
turn on power temperature.  
again later.  
CHECK SIRIUS  
The unit cannot recognize the  
connected SIRIUS Tuner Box.  
Check the connection of the SIRIUS Tuner Box.  
Check the connection of the antenna.  
ANTENNA  
ERROR  
Something is wrong with the  
antenna.  
ACQUIRING  
SIGNAL  
The unit cannot receive any signal.  
Move the vehicle to the area where the unit  
can receive signal.  
FIRMWARE  
UPDATING  
Updating the firmware of SIRIUS  
tuner.  
Operation is invalid until the update is  
completed.  
CHANNELS  
Updating the SIRIUS Channel Map.  
UPDATING **%  
COMPLETE  
SUBSCRIPTION Updating the subscription  
UPDATED  
information.  
INVALID  
The selected channel is invalid.  
Select a different channel.  
CHANNEL  
CALL  
The selected channel is not  
Call the displayed number for subscription.  
888-539-SIRIUS subscribed.  
TO SUBSCRIBE  
Check XM  
Tuner  
The unit cannot recognize the  
connected XM Tuner.  
Check the connection of the XM Tuner.  
No Signal  
The unit cannot receive any signal.  
Check the connection of the antenna.  
Check the connection of the antenna.  
Check Antenna Something is wrong with the  
antenna.  
Ch Unavailable The selected channel is invalid.  
Select a different channel.  
Ch  
The selected channel is not  
subscribed.  
Call your nearest Kenwood dealer.  
Unauthorized  
Channel Off Air The broadcast of the selected  
channel has finished.  
Try another channel.  
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Resetting The Unit  
If the unit or the connected unit fails to operate properly, reset the unit.  
Press the <Reset> button.  
The unit returns to factory settings.  
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NOTE  
• Disconnect the USB device before pressing the <Reset> button. Pressing the <Reset> button with the USB device  
connected can damage the data stored in the USB device. For how to disconnect the USB device, see How To  
• When the unit is turned on after resetting, the Initial SETUP screen appears. See Initial setup (P.11).  
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Appendix  
Playable Media And Files  
You can play various kinds of media and files on this unit.  
List of playable discs  
Disc types  
DVD  
Standard  
DVD Video  
Support  
Remark  
×
×
DVD Audio  
DVD-VR  
DVD-R*1  
• MP3/WMA/AAC/MPEG1/MPEG2/DivX*2 playback  
• Multi-border/Multisession playback (Playback  
depends on authoring conditions)  
×
DVD-RW  
DVD+R  
DVD+RW  
DVD-R DL (Dual layer)  
DVD+R DL (Double layer)  
DVD-RAM  
Only video format  
CD-TEXT  
• MP3/WMA/AAC/MPEG1/MPEG2/DivX*2 playback  
• Multisession is supported.  
×
CD  
Music CD*1  
CD-ROM  
CD-R  
• Packet write is not supported.  
CD-RW  
DTS-CD  
Video CD (VCD)  
Super video CD  
Photo CD  
×
%
×
CD-EXTRA  
HDCD  
Only music CD session can be played.  
CCCD  
Others  
Dualdisc  
×
%
Super audio CD  
Only CD layer can be played.  
*1 Incompatible with 8 cm (3 inch) discs.  
*2 Available only for Central and South America sales  
area.  
: Playback is possible.  
%: Playback is partly possible.  
× : Playback is impossible.  
NOTE  
• When buying DRM enabled contents, check the Registration Code in the DivX setup (P.43). Each time a file with the  
displayed code is played and protected against copying, the code changes.  
• DivX can be played only from a DVD disc media.  
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Use of DualDisc  
Video files  
When playing aDualDiscon 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.  
• MPEG1 (.mpg, .mpeg, .m1v)  
• MPEG2 (.mpg, .mpeg, .m2v)  
• DivX (.divx, .div, .avi)  
• H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (.mp4, .m4v)  
*Mass-storage-class USB device only  
(ADualDiscis a disc with one surface containing DVD  
standard signals and the other surface containing  
music CD signals.)  
• WMV 9 (.wmv, .m2ts)  
*Mass-storage-class USB device only  
About disc format  
Picture files  
The disc format should be the one of the following.  
Only picture files in USB device can be displayed.  
Files stored in disc media is not supported.  
• JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg)  
• ISO 9660 Level 1/2  
• Joliet  
• Romeo  
• PNG (.png)  
• BMP (.bmp)  
• Long file name  
About files  
NOTE  
• BMP and PNG can be set only as wallpaper.  
The following audio, video, and picture files  
are supported.  
Playing order of files  
In the example of folder/file tree shown below, the files  
are played in the order from 1 to 10.  
Audio files  
• AAC-LC (.m4a)  
• MP3 (.mp3)  
: Folder  
^
¡
Root  
(1)  
• WMA (.wma)  
: Audio file  
• Linear PCM (WAVE) (.wav)  
*Mass-storage-class USB device only  
¡!  
2
3
NOTE  
¡"  
¡#  
• If music of normal CD and other playback systems  
are recorded in the same disc, only the playback  
system recorded at the first setout is played.  
4
¡$  
5
• WMA and AAC of which is covered with DRM  
cannot be played.  
¡%  
¡P  
• Although the audio files are complied with  
the standards listed above, the play may be  
impossible depending on the types or conditions  
of media or device.  
• An online manual about audio files is put on the  
site, www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/audiofile/.  
On this online manual, detailed information and  
notes which are not written in this manual are  
provided. Make sure to read through the online  
manual as well.  
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Connectable iPod/iPhone  
Usable USB device  
The following models can be connected to  
this unit.  
You can use a mass-storage-class USB device  
on 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 wordiPodappearing  
in this manual indicates the iPod/iPhone  
connected with the KCA-iP202 (optional  
accessory).  
The wordUSB deviceappearing in this  
manual indicates a flash memory device and  
digital audio players can be recognized as  
mass-storage.  
About file system  
The file system should be the one of the following.  
• FAT16  
• FAT32  
Made for  
NOTE  
• iPod nano (6th generation)  
• When the USB device is connected to this unit, it  
can be charged through the USB cable.  
• iPod nano (5th generation)  
• iPod nano (4th generation)  
• iPod nano (3rd generation)  
• iPod nano (2nd generation)  
• iPod nano (1st generation)  
• iPod with video  
• Install the USB device in the place where it will  
not affect safe driving.  
• You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub  
and Multi Card Reader.  
• Take backups of the audio files used with this  
unit. The files can be erased depending on the  
operating conditions of the USB device.  
We shall have no compensation for any damage  
arising from any erased data.  
• iPod classic  
• iPod touch (4th generation)  
• iPod touch (3rd generation)  
• iPod touch (2nd generation)  
• iPod touch (1st generation)  
• iPhone 4  
• No USB device comes with this unit. You need to  
purchase a commercially available USB device.  
• When connecting the USB device, usage of the  
CA-U1EX (option) is recommended. (However,  
maximum supply current of CA-UIEX is 500mA.)  
Normal playback is not guaranteed when a cable  
other than the USB compatible cable is used.  
• iPhone 3GS  
• iPhone 3G  
• iPhone  
NOTE  
• For the conformity information on iPod/iPhone  
software,  
access www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ipod/.  
• By connecting your iPod/iPhone to this unit with  
an optional accessory iPod connection cable  
(KCA-iP202), you can supply power to your iPod/  
iPhone as well as charge it while playing music.  
However, the power of this unit must be on.  
• If you start playback after connecting the iPod,  
the music that has been played by the iPod is  
played first.  
In this case, “Readingis displayed without  
displaying a folder name, etc. Changing the  
browse item will display a correct title, etc.  
• When the iPod is connected to this unit,  
“KENWOODoris displayed on the iPod to  
indicate that you cannot operate the iPod.  
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Status Bar Indicator Items  
Shown below is a list of indicators displayed on the status bar in the screen.  
Current status of this unit is displayed on the bar.  
Status bar  
General  
VCD  
ATT  
1chLL/2chLL  
The attenuator is active.  
DUAL  
The dual zone function is on.  
Identifies the left audio output of channel 1  
or 2.  
1chLR/2chLR  
Identifies the monaural audio output of  
channel 1 or 2.  
1chRR/2chRR  
TEL  
Indicates the connection state of the Bluetooth  
hands-free unit.  
• White: Connected  
• Orange: Not connected  
Identifies the right audio output of channel 1  
or 2.  
1chST/2chST  
LOUD  
Identifies the stereo audio output of channel  
1 or 2.  
The loudness control function is on.  
LL  
DVD/CD  
Identifies the left audio output.  
LR  
Identifies the monaural audio output.  
RR  
Identifies the right audio output.  
STEREO  
Identifies the stereo audio output.  
PBC  
The PBC function is on.  
FO-REP  
Folder repeat function is on.  
IN  
A disc is inserted.  
• White: A Disc is inside the unit.  
• Orange: Error at the disc player  
VIDEO  
Identifies the video file.  
MUSIC  
Identifies the music file.  
RDM  
The random function is on.  
REP  
The repeat function is on.  
C-REP  
The chapter repeat function is on.  
SVCD  
Identifies the Super Video CD.  
VER1  
The VCD version is 1.  
VER2  
The VCD version is 2.  
REP  
The repeat function is on.  
T-REP  
The title repeat function is on.  
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USB  
HD Radio  
FO-REP  
AUTO1  
The folder repeat function is on.  
Seek mode is set to AUTO1.  
VIDEO  
AUTO2  
Identifies the video file.  
MUSIC  
Seek mode is set to AUTO2.  
MANUAL  
Identifies the music file.  
Seek mode is set to MANUAL.  
PICTURE  
HD  
Identifies the picture file.  
RDM  
HD Radio station is being received.  
M/S  
The random function is on.  
A multicast digital broadcast is being received.  
REP  
ANALOG  
The repeat function is on.  
PLST  
An analog broadcast is being received.  
DIGITAL  
The play list mode is selected now.  
A digital broadcast is being received.  
ST  
iPod  
A stereo broadcast is being received.  
TAG  
MUSIC  
Identifies the music file.  
Tagging is enabled.  
VIDEO  
Identifies the video file.  
RDM  
SIRIUS/XM  
SCN  
The random function is on.  
The channel scan function is on.  
A-RDM  
SEEK1  
The album random function is on.  
REP  
Seek mode is set to SEEK1.  
SEEK2  
The repeat function is on.  
Seek mode is set to SEEK2.  
Tuner  
AUTO1  
Seek mode is set to AUTO1.  
AUTO2  
Seek mode is set to AUTO2.  
MANUAL  
Seek mode is set to MANUAL.  
ST  
A stereo broadcast is being received.  
TI  
Indicates the reception state of traffic  
information.  
• White: TP is being received.  
• Orange: TP is not being received.  
CRSC  
The CRSC (P.45) function is on.  
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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
1
2
1
4
5
2
4
DVD disc marks  
Operation regulatory marks  
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.  
ALL  
Indicates a region number. The discs with this mark can  
be played with any DVD player.  
Prohibition Mark  
8
Indicates the number of audio languages recorded. Up  
to 8 languages can be recorded in a movie. You can  
select a favorite language.  
Discs with limited period of use  
Do not leave discs with a limited period of use in this  
unit. If you load an already expired disc, you may not be  
able to remove it from this unit.  
32  
Indicates the number of subtitled languages recorded.  
Up to 32 languages can be recorded.  
9
If a DVD disc has scenes shot from multiple angles, you  
can select a favorite angle.  
16:9 LB  
Indicates the type of screen for the image. The left mark  
indicates that a wide image picture (16:9) is displayed  
on a standard TV set screen (4:3) with a black band at  
both the top and bottom of the screen (letter box).  
103  
   
DVD Language Codes  
Code  
aa  
Language  
Code  
ia  
Language  
Interlingua  
Code  
rn  
Language  
Kirundi  
Afar  
ab  
af  
am  
ar  
Abkhazian  
Afrikaans  
Amharic  
Arabic  
Assamese  
Aymara  
Azerbaijani  
Bashkir  
Byelorussian  
Bulgarian  
Bihari  
Bislama  
Bengali, Bangla  
Tibetan  
Breton  
Catalan  
Corsican  
Czech  
Welsh  
Danish  
German  
Bhutani  
Greek  
ie  
ik  
id  
is  
it  
ja  
jv  
ka  
kk  
kl  
km  
kn  
ko  
ks  
ku  
ky  
la  
Interlingue  
Inupiak  
Indonesian  
Icelandic  
Italian  
Japanese  
Javanese  
Georgian  
Kazakh  
Greenlandic  
Cambodian  
Kannada  
Korean  
Kashmiri  
Kurdish  
Kirghiz  
Latin  
Luxembourgish  
Lingala  
ro  
ru  
rw  
sa  
sd  
sg  
sh  
si  
Romanian  
Russian  
Kinyarwanda  
Sanskrit  
Sindhi  
Sangho  
Serbo-Croatian  
Singhalese  
Slovak  
as  
ay  
az  
ba  
be  
bg  
bh  
bi  
bn  
bo  
br  
ca  
co  
cs  
cy  
da  
de  
dz  
el  
en  
eo  
es  
et  
sk  
sl  
Slovenian  
Samoan  
Shona  
sm  
sn  
so  
sq  
sr  
Somali  
Albanian  
Serbian  
Siswati  
Sesotho  
Sundanese  
Swedish  
Swahili  
Tamil  
ss  
st  
lb  
ln  
lo  
lt  
su  
sv  
sw  
ta  
te  
tg  
th  
ti  
tk  
tl  
tn  
to  
tr  
Laotian  
Lithuanian  
Latvian, Lettish  
Malagasy  
Maori  
Macedonian  
Malayalam  
Mongolian  
Moldavian  
Marathi  
Malay  
Maltese  
Burmese  
Nauru  
Nepali  
Dutch  
Norwegian  
Occitan  
(Afan) Oromo  
Oriya  
Punjabi  
lv  
Telugu  
Tajik  
Thai  
mg  
mi  
mk  
ml  
mn  
mo  
mr  
ms  
mt  
my  
na  
ne  
nl  
no  
oc  
om  
or  
pa  
pl  
English  
Esperanto  
Spanish  
Estonian  
Basque  
Persian  
Finnish  
Fiji  
Faroese  
French  
Frisian  
Tigrinya  
Turkmen  
Tagalog  
Setswana  
Tongan  
Turkish  
Tsonga  
Tatar  
eu  
fa  
fi  
fj  
fo  
ts  
tt  
fr  
fy  
tw  
uk  
ur  
uz  
vi  
vo  
wo  
xh  
yo  
zh  
zu  
Twi  
Ukrainian  
Urdu  
ga  
gd  
gl  
gn  
gu  
ha  
he  
hi  
Irish  
Scots Gaelic  
Galician  
Guarani  
Gujarati  
Hausa  
Hebrew  
Hindi  
Croatian  
Hungarian  
Armenian  
Uzbek  
Vietnamese  
Volapuk  
Wolof  
Xhosa  
Polish  
Yoruba  
Chinese  
Zulu  
ps  
pt  
qu  
rm  
Pashto, Pushto  
Portuguese  
Quechua  
Rhaeto-Romance  
hr  
hu  
hy  
104  
 
Total Harmonic Distortion  
DNX7180, DNX7480BT  
: 0.008 % (1 kHz)  
DNX6980, DNX6180, DNX6040EX, DNX6480BT,  
DNX5180  
Specifications  
Monitor section  
Picture Size  
: 0.010 % (1 kHz)  
DNX7180, DNX7480BT  
S/N Ratio (dB)  
: 98 dB (DVD-Video 96 kHz)  
: 6.95 inches (diagonal) wide  
: 156.6 mm (W) x 81.6 mm (H)  
DNX6980, DNX6180, DNX6040EX, DNX6480BT,  
DNX5180  
Dynamic Range  
: 98 dB (DVD-Video 96 kHz)  
: 6.1 inches (diagonal) wide  
:136.2 mm (W) x 72 mm (H)  
Disc Format  
: DVD-Video/ VIDEO-CD/ CD-DA  
Display System  
Sampling Frequency  
: Transparent TN LCD panel  
: 44.1/48/96 kHz  
Drive System  
Quantifying Bit Number  
: TFT active matrix system  
: 16/20/24 bit  
Number of Pixels  
: 1,152,000 (800H x 480V x RGB)  
USB interface section  
USB Standard  
Effective Pixels  
: 99.99 %  
: USB 2.0 High speed  
Pixel Arrangement  
: RGB striped arrangement  
File System  
: FAT 16/ 32  
Back Lighting  
Maximum Power Supply Current  
: LED  
: 1A (5V)  
D/A Converter  
: 24 Bit  
DVD player section  
D/A Converter  
Video Decoder  
: 24 bit  
: MPEG1/MPEG2/MPEG4/WMV/H.264  
Audio Decoder  
Audio Decoder  
: Linear PCM/Dolby Digital/dts/MP3/WMA/AAC  
: MP3/ WMA/ AAC/ WAV (Linear PCM)  
Video Decoder  
: MPEG1/ MPEG2/ DivX*  
*Available only for Central and South America sales area  
Bluetooth section (Except DNX5180)  
Technology  
Wow & Flutter  
DNX7180, DNX7480BT  
: Below Measurable Limit  
: Bluetooth Ver.2.1 + EDR Certified  
DNX6980, DNX6180, DNX6040EX, DNX6480BT,  
DNX5180  
Frequency Response  
DNX7180, DNX7480BT  
Sampling frequency;  
: Bluetooth 2.1 Certified  
• 96 kHz : 20 – 20,000 Hz  
• 48 kHz : 20 – 20,000 Hz  
• 44.1 kHz : 20 – 20,000 Hz  
DNX6980, DNX6180, DNX6040EX, DNX6480BT,  
DNX5180  
Frequency  
: 2.402 – 2.480 GHz  
Output Power  
: +4dBm (MAX), 0dBm (AVE), Power Class2  
Sampling frequency;  
Maximum Communication Range  
: Line of sight approx. 10m (32.8 ft)  
• 96 kHz : 20 – 22,000 Hz  
• 48 kHz : 20 – 22,000 Hz  
• 44.1 kHz : 20 – 20,000 Hz  
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Profile  
• HFP (Hands Free Profile)  
• SPP (Serial Port Profile)  
• HSP (Headset Profile)  
Video section  
Color System of External Video Input  
: NTSC/PAL  
• OPP (Object Push Profile)  
External Video Input Level (RCA/mini jack)  
• PBAP (Phonebook Access Profile)  
• SYNC (Synchronization Profile)  
• A2DP* (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)  
• AVRCP* (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile)  
• Multi Profile support*  
: 1 Vp-p/ 75 Ω  
External Audio Max Input Level (RCA/mini jack)  
: 2 V/ 25 kΩ  
Video Output Level (RCA jacks)  
: 1 Vp-p/ 75 Ω  
*DNX7180 and DNX7480BT only  
Audio Output Level (RCA jacks)  
: 1.2 V/ 10 kΩ  
FM tuner section  
Frequency Range  
DNX7480BT, DNX6480BT  
Audio section  
Maximum Power (Front & Rear)  
: 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz)  
DNX7180, DNX6980, DNX6180, DNX6040EX, DNX5180  
: 50 W x 4  
: 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz (200 kHz)  
Full Bandwidth Power (Front & Rear) (4 Ω, 14.4 V, 1  
% THD)  
: 22 W x 4  
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)  
Preout Level (V)  
DNX7180, DNX7480BT  
Frequency Response ( 3.0 dB)  
: 30 Hz – 15 kHz  
: 4 V/ 10 kΩ  
DNX6980  
: 5 V/ 10 kΩ  
S/N Ratio (dB)  
DNX6180, DNX6040EX, DNX6480BT, DNX5180  
: 70 dB (MONO)  
: 2 V/ 10 kΩ  
Selectivity ( 400 kHz)  
: ≥ 80 dB  
Preout Impedance  
DNX6980  
Stereo Separation  
DNX7180, DNX7480BT  
: 80 Ω  
DNX7180, DNX7480BT, DNX6180, DNX6040EX,  
DNX6480BT, DNX5180  
: 35 dB (1 kHz)  
DNX6980, DNX6180, DNX6040EX, DNX6480BT,  
DNX5180  
: ≤ 600 Ω  
Speaker Impedance  
: 4 – 8 Ω  
: 40 dB (1 kHz)  
Tone  
AM tuner section  
(DNX6980, DNX6180, DNX6040EX, DNX6480BT, DNX5180)  
Frequency Range (10 kHz)  
: 530 kHz – 1700 kHz  
Bass: 100Hz 10dB  
Middle: 1kHz 10dB  
Treble: 10kHz 10dB  
Usable Sensitivity  
: 28 dBμ  
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DSP section (DNX7180, DNX7480BT)  
External SW (DNX7180, DNX7480BT)  
Graphics equalizer  
Maximum Power Supply Current  
Band: 5 Band  
: 500 mA  
Frequency (BAND1 – 5)  
: 62.5/250/1k/4k/16kHz  
General  
Operating Voltage  
Gain  
: -9/-8/-7/-6/-5/-4/-3/-2/-1/0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9 dB  
: 14.4 V (10.5 – 16 V allowable)  
X’over  
High pass filter  
Frequency: Through, 30/40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120  
/150/180/ 220/ 250 Hz  
Maximum Current Consumption  
: 15 A  
Installation Dimensions (W x H x D)  
DNX7180, DNX7480BT  
Slope: -6/-12/-18/-24 dB/Oct.  
Low pass filter  
Frequency: 30/40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/180  
/220/250 Hz, Through  
Slope: -6/-12/-18/-24 dB/Oct.  
: 182.0 x 112.0 x 163.0 mm  
7-2/16 x 4-6/16 x 6-7/16 inch  
DNX6980, DNX6180, DNX6040EX, DNX6480BT,  
DNX5180  
: 182.0 x 112.0 x 159.3 mm  
Time alignment  
7-2/16 x 4-6/16 x 6-4/16 inch  
Front/ Rear/ Subwoofer  
: 0 – 14.4 ft (0.07 ft Step)  
Operational Temperature Range  
: -10 °C – +60 °C  
Position  
: 0 – 5.58 ft (0.07 ft Step)  
Storage Temperature Range  
: -20 °C – +85 °C  
Subwoofer level  
: -50 – +10 dB  
Weight  
DNX7180, DNX7480BT: 2.50 kg (5.4 lbs)  
DNX6980, DNX6180,  
DNX6040EX, DNX6480BT,  
DNX5180: 2.0 kg (4.4 lbs)  
Navigation section  
Receiver  
: High-sensitivity GPS receiver  
Reception Frequency  
: 1575.42 MHz (C/A code)  
NOTE  
• Although the effective pixels for the liquid crystal  
panel is given as 99.99% or more, 0.01% of pixels  
may not light or may light incorrectly.  
Acquisition Times  
Cold :  
DNX5180: < 38 seconds  
DNX7180, DNX7480BT,  
Specifications subject to change without notice.  
DNX6980, DNX6180,  
DNX6040EX, DNX6480BT: 38 seconds (typ)  
(On average for a stationary receiver with a clear  
view of the sky)  
Accuracy  
Position : < 10 meters, typical  
Velocity : 0.05 m/sec. RMS  
Position Method  
: GPS  
Antenna  
: External GPS antenna  
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ABOUT DIVX VIDEO:  
About This Unit  
DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc.  
This is an official DivX Certified® device that plays  
DivX video. Visit divx.com for more information and  
software tools to convert your files into DivX video.  
Copyrights  
• The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by  
the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks  
by Kenwood Corporation is under license. Other  
trademarks and trade names are those of their  
respective owners.  
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND:  
This DivX Certified® device must be registered in order  
to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD)  
movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the  
DivX VOD section in your device setup menu. Go  
to vod.divx.com for more information on how to  
complete your registration.  
• TheAAClogo is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories.  
• “Made for iPodandMade for iPhonemean that an  
electronic accessory has been designed to connect  
specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has  
been certified by the developer to meet Apple  
performance standards. Apple is not responsible for  
the operation of this device or its compliance with  
safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the  
use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may  
affect wireless performance.  
• DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are  
registered trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used  
under license.  
About PANDORA® internet radio:  
The requirements for listening to the PANDORA®  
Internet radio are as follows:  
• Use an Apple iPhone or iPod touch running under  
iOS3 or later.  
• Install the latest version of the PANDORA®  
application on your iPhone. (Search forPANDORA”  
in the Apple iTunes App Store to find and install  
the most current version.)  
• Create an account with PANDORA®. (If you are  
not already a registered user, an account can be  
established at www.pandora.com.)  
• Internet connection by 3G, EDGE, or WiFi.  
• iPhone connected to this unit with a KCA-IP202.  
NOTE  
iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch  
are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and  
other countries.  
is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo  
Licensing Corporation registered in the U.S., Japan and  
other countries.  
• This item incorporates copy protection technology  
that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual  
property rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse  
engineering and disassembly are prohibited.  
• The PANDORA service is available only in the U.S.  
• Because PANDORA® internet radio is a third-party  
service, the specifications are subject to change  
wihtout prior notice. Accordingly, compatibility  
may be impaired or some or all of the services may  
become unavailable.  
• Some PANDORA® functionality cannot be operated  
from this unit.  
• For issues using the PANDORA® application, please  
contact Pandora at pandora-support@pandora.  
com  
• Ready to receive HD Radio™ broadcasts when  
connected to the KTC-HR300/ KTCHR200, sold  
separately.  
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of  
Dolby Laboratories.  
• Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s:  
5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 &  
other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending.  
DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks & DTS  
2.0 Channel and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS,  
Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights  
Reserved.  
PANDORA, the PANDORA logo, and the Pandora  
trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks  
of Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission.  
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DNX7180/DNX6980/DNX6180/DNX6040EX/  
DNX5180:  
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.  
2CAUTION  
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of  
procedures other than those specified herein may result  
in hazardous radiation exposure.  
In compliance with Federal Regulations, following  
are reproductions of labels on, or inside the product  
relating to laser product safety.  
NOTE  
Kenwood Corporation  
2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI,  
HACHIOJI-SHI  
This equipment has been tested and found to  
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,  
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference in a residential installation.  
This equipment may cause harmful interference to  
radio communications, if it is not installed and used  
in accordance with the instructions. However, there  
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does cause  
harmful interference to radio or television reception,  
which can be determined by turning the equipment  
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct  
the interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
TOKYO, JAPAN  
KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS  
EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO DHHS  
REGULATIONS NO.21 CFR 1040. 10,  
CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J.  
Location: Top plate  
DNX7480BT/DNX6480BT:  
The marking of products using lasers  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment  
and receiver.  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a  
circuit different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
CLASS 1  
LASER PRODUCT  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
The label is attached to the chassis/case and says  
that the component uses laser beams that have been  
classified as Class 1. It means that the unit is utilizing  
laser beams that are of a weaker class. There is no  
danger of hazardous radiation outside the unit.  
DNX7180/DNX6980/DNX6180/DNX6040EX:  
IC (Industry Canada) Notice  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
CALIFORNIA, USA  
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery  
which contains Perchlorate Material – special handling  
may apply.  
(1)This device may not cause interference, and  
(2)this device must accept any interference, including  
interference that may cause undesired operation of  
the device.  
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.  
The termIC: before the certification/ registration  
number only signifies that the Industry Canada  
technical specification were met.  
DNX7180:  
• Contains Transmitter Module  
FCC ID: RKXCK5050NEW  
• Contains Transmitter Module  
IC: 5119A-CK5050NEW  
DNX6980/DNX6180/DNX6040EX:  
• Contains Transmitter Module  
FCC ID: RKXCK5000NVIA  
• Contains Transmitter Module  
IC: 5119A-CK5000NVIA  
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