Take the time to read through this instruction manual.
Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best
performance from your new GPS Navigation System/ DVD Receiver.
For your records
Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the
warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers
whenever you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the product.
Model DNX8120/DDX812/DDX8032BT Serial number
Using the Navigation System 14
Control of Other Sources While Displaying the
Navigation Screen 14
Accessing the SD Memory Card Insertion Slot
(DNX8120 only) 16
Watching DVD/VCD & DVD Audio
Listening 18
Functions During the Playback Screen 18
Functions When Displaying the Easy Control
Panel 19
Functions While Displaying the Control
Screen 20
DVD Disc Menu 21
VCD Zoom Control 22
Music Disc & Audio File Listening 23
Functions While Displaying the Control
Screen 23
Set Disc Name 25
Folder Select (Function of Audio File) 25
Video File/Picture Watching 26
Function During Playback Screen 26
Functions When Displaying the Easy Control
Panel 26
Functions While Displaying the Control
Screen 27
Picture Control 28
Folder Select 28
Radio Listening 29
Functions While Displaying the Control
Screen 29
Seek Mode 30
Auto Memory 30
Manual Memory 31
Preset Select 31
Radio Text 32
Set Station Name 32
Traffic Information 33
Search for Program Type 33
Basic Operations 10
iPod Control 34
Connecting an iPod 34
Functions when Displaying the Easy Control
Panel 34
Functions while Displaying the Control
Screen 35
iPod List 36
USB Device Control 37
Functions while displaying the Control
Screen 37
USB List 38
Folder Select 38
TV Watching 39
Function During TV Screen 39
Functions When Displaying the Easy Control
Panel 39
Functions While Displaying the Control
Screen 40
Seek Mode 41
Auto Memory 41
Manual Memory 42
Preset Select 42
Set Station Name 43
SIRIUS/XM Control (North American
sales area only) 44
Before Use 47
Functions While Displaying the Control
Screen 47
External Device Power Supply Control
48
Muting Audio Volume upon Reception
of Phone call 49
Character Entry 50
How To Use the Character Entry Screen 50
Screen Control 51
Setup Menu 64
Setup Menu 64
Audio Setup 64
Speaker Set Up 65
Channel Level 66
DTA Setup 67
Crossover Network Setup 68
DVD Setup 69
Language Setup 70
Parental Level Setup 71
System Setup 72
AV Interface Setup 73
User Interface 74
Direct Source Button Setup 76
Entering Background 76
Background Delete 77
Background Select 77
Touch Panel Adjustment 78
Clock Setup 78
Monitor Setup 79
Security Code Setup 80
Deactivating Security Code 82
iPod Setup 82
Sirius Setup 83
Sirius Parental Code Setup 83
Sirius Parental Lock Setup 84
Sirius Parental Lock Channel Select 85
Bluetooth Setup 86
Registering Bluetooth Unit 86
Registering Bluetooth Unit PIN Code 87
Registering Special Bluetooth Unit 88
Bluetooth Unit Connection 88
Deleting Bluetooth Unit 89
DivX Setup 89
Setup Memory 90
EXT SW Setup 91
Hands Free Unit Control 52
Before Use 52
Downloading the Phonebook 52
Control Screen Function 52
When Received a Call 53
Calling by Entering a Phone Number 54
Quick Dialing 54
Controlling tone-based services 55
Calling by Phonebook 55
Making a Call Using Outgoing/Incoming Call
Records 57
Calling by Voice Recognition 57
Setting Up the Hands Free Phone 58
Voice Registration 59
Key Word Voice Registration 60
Phone Number Preset 61
SMS (Short Message Service) 62
Audio Control 92
Audio Control Menu 92
Audio Control 92
Equalizer Control 93
Graphic Equalizer Setup 93
Zone Control 94
SRS WOW Control 94
SRS WOW User Setup 95
Surround Control 95
Surround Control Adjustment 96
Position 96
Position Fine Control 97
(DVD mode) 100
Radio (AUD mode) 101
NAVI (NAVI mode) 102
TV (TV mode) 103
DVD Language Codes 104
Help? Troubleshooting 105
Help? Error 106
Specifications 108
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How to read this manual
This manual uses illustrations to explain its
operations.
The displays and panels shown in this manual
are examples used to provide clear explanations
of the operations.
For this reason, they may be different from the
actual displays or panels used, or some display
patterns may be different.
Seek Mode
Sets a station selection.
The mode is switched in following order each
time you touch the button.
DisplaySetting
"AUTO1" Tunes in a station with good reception
"AUTO2" Tunes in stations in memory one after another.
"MANU"Switches to the next frequency manually.
automatically.
Manual Memory
Stores the current receiving station in memory.
1 Select a station you wish to store in
memory
2 Store in memory
Continue to touch until the memory number
appears.
Next page 3
The above operation example with the mark
differs from the actual operation.
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Before Use
Notes
2WARNING
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.
How to reset your unit
• If the unit or the connected unit fails to operate
properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to
factory settings when the Reset button is pressed.
• Remove the USB device before pressing the Reset
button. Pressing the Reset button with the USB
device installed can damage the data contained in
the USB device. For how to remove the USB device,
refer to <Playing a USB device> (page 10).
Reset button
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.
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• 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 erases characters.
Lens Fogging
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.
Handling discs
• Do not touch the recording surface of the disc.
• Do not stick tape etc. on the disc, or use a disc with
tape stuck on it.
• 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.
• If the disc center hole or outside rim has burrs,
use the disc only after removing the burrs with a
ballpoint pen etc.
Discs that cannot be used
• Discs that are not round cannot be used.
• Discs with coloring on the recording surface or
discs that are dirty cannot be used.
• 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 CD-R or CD-RW that has not
been finalized. (For the finalization process refer to
your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CDR/CD-RW recorder instruction manual.)
• If you try to load a 3-inch-disc with its adapter into
the unit, the adapter might separate from the disc
and damage the unit.
Other notes
• If you experience problems during installation,
consult your Kenwood dealer.
• When you purchase optional accessories, check
with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they
work with your model and in your area.
• The characters conforming to ISO 8859-1 character
set can be displayed.
• The RDS or RBDS feature won’t work where the
service is not supported by any broadcasting
station.
Navigation units that can be connected to
this unit (DDX812/DDX8032BT only)
• KNA-G510* • KNA-DV4100
• KNA-DV3100 • KNA-DV2100
* Update the navigation software to the latest
version. For how to update the software, refer to the
instruction manual of the navigation unit.
iPod that can be connected to this unit
You can control an iPod from this unit by connecting
an iPod (commercial product) with Dock connector
using an optional accessory iPod connection cable
(KCA-iP300V).
The following iPods can be controlled from this unit.
• iPod nano
• iPod nano (Second Generation)
• iPod nano (3rd Generation)
• Fifth Generation iPod (iPod with video)
• iPod classic
• iPod touch
Update iPod software to the latest version.
Supports audio only on iPod Touch.
.
By connecting your iPod to this unit with an optional
accessory iPod connection cable (KCA-iP300V), you
can supply power to your iPod as well as charge it
while playing music. However, the power of this unit
must be on.
TV tuner that can be connected to this unit
• KTC-V300N
About Satellite Radio tuner
This unit supports Satellite Radio tuners which are
released by SIRIUS and XM.
Optional accessories below are necessary for
connection.
SIRIUS tuner : Conversion cable CA-SR20
XM tuner : XM interface Box KCA-XM100
Refer to the instruction manual of Satellite Radio
tuner.
About HD Radio
When you connect an HD Radio, Tuner features of
the unit are disabled and changed to HD Radio tuner
features.
With the HD Radio tuner, you can use the similar
functions of Tuner features. Refer to Tuner features for
how to use the functions.
List of playable discs
Disc
types
DVDDVD Video
CDMusic CD
OthersDualdisc×
: Playback is possible.
‡
% : Playback is partly possible.
× : Playback is impossible.
StandardSupportRemark
‡
DVD Audio
DVD-R
DVD-RW
DVD+R
DVD+RW
DVD-R DL (Dual layer)
DVD+R DL (Double layer)
DVD-RAM×
CD-ROM
CD-R
CD-RW
DTS-CD
Video CD (VCD)
Super video CD×
Photo CD×
CD-EXTRA
HDCD
CCCD×
Super audio CD
‡
‡
‡
‡
‡
‡
‡
‡
‡
‡
‡
‡
‡
%
%
%
MP3/WMA/AAC/JPEG/
MPEG/DivX Playback
Multi-border/Multisession/
(Playback depends on
authoring conditions)
Compatible with 8-cm (3
inch) discs
Only music CD session can
be played.
Sound quality of normal
CD music
Only CD layer can be
played.
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• When buying DRM enabled contents, check the
Registration Code in the <DivX Setup> (page 89).
Registration Code changes each time a file with the
displayed Registration Code is played to protect against
copying.
Use of "DualDisc"
When playing a "DualDisc" on this unit, the surface
of the disc that is not played may be scratched
while the disc is inserted or ejected. Since the music
CD surface does not conform to the CD standard,
playback may be impossible.
(A "DualDisc" is a disc with one surface containing
DVD standard signals and the other surface
containing music CD signals.)
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Notes
About Audio files
• Playable Audio file
AAC-LC (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma)
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• 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.
• Playable disc media
CD-R/RW/ROM, DVD±R/RW
• Playable disc file format
ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name.
• Playable USB device
USB mass storage class, iPod with KCA-iP300V
• Playable USB device file system
FAT16, FAT32
Although the audio files are complied with the standards
listed above, the play maybe impossible depending on
the types or conditions of media or device.
• Playing order of the Audio file
In the example of folder/file tree shown below, the
files are played in the order from ① to ⑩.
Folder
<
v
v
v
v
v
: Folder
: Audio
Audio file
CD
()
v
v.
An online manual about audio files is put on the
site, www.kenwood.com/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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• In this manual, the word "USB device" is used for flash
memories and digital audio players which have USB
terminals.
• The word "iPod" appearing in this manual indicates the
iPod connected with the KCA-iP300V (optional accessory).
About Video files
• Acceptable video files
MPEG1, MPEG2, DivX
• Extensions
mpg, mpeg, m1v, m2v, divx, div, avi
• Acceptable media
CD-R/RW/ROM, DVD±R/RW, VCD,
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iPod with KCA-iP300V
Acceptable discs, disc formats, file and folder names
and playing order are the same as those for audio
files. Refer to <About Audio files>.
About Picture files
• Acceptable picture files
JPEG
• Extensions
jpg, jpeg
• Acceptable media
CD-R/RW/ROM, DVD±R/RW,
Acceptable discs, disc formats, file and folder names
and playing order are the same as those for audio
files. Refer to <About Audio files>.
About USB device
• If you start playback after connecting the iPod, the
music that has been played by the iPod is played
first.
In this case, "RESUMING" is 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,
"KENWOOD" or "✓" is displayed on the iPod to
indicate that you cannot operate the iPod.
• When the USB device is connected to this unit,
it can be charged up provided that this unit is
powered.
• Install the USB device in the place where it will not
prevent you from driving your vehicle properly.
• 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 out of erasure of the stored data.
• No USB device comes with this unit. You need to
purchase a commercially available USB device.
• When connecting the USB device, usage of the CAU1EX (option) is recommended.
Normal playback is not guaranteed when a cable
other than the USB compatible cable is used.
Connecting a cable whose total length is longer
than 5 m can result in abnormal playback.
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.
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4
DVD disc marks
SymbolDescription
ALL
8
32
Indicates a region number. The discs with this mark can
be played with any DVD player.
Indicates the number of audio languages recorded. Up
to 8 languages can be recorded in a movie. You can
select a favorite language.
Indicates the number of subtitled languages recorded.
Up to 32 languages can be recorded.
2
1
2
6
3
5
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.
Prohibition Mark
禁止マーク
5
2
4
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.
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16:9 LB
If a DVD disc has scenes shot from multiple angles, you
can select a favorite angle.
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).
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