Kenwood DMX120BT User Manual

Name: Kenwood DMX120BT
Brand: Kenwood
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DMX120BT

MONITOR WITH RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

•Updated information (the latest Instruction Manual, etc.) is available from <http://www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/>..

Model name indication position

See “Removing the trim plate” (P.22)

Trim plate

B5A-3198-00b (E)

Contents
Before use.....................................................................................	2
How to read this manual.......................................................................................	2
Precautions.....................................................................................................................	2
Getting Started...........................................................................	3
Clock settings................................................................................................................	4
Touch panel adjustment.......................................................................................	4
Basics..............................................................................................	5
Functions of the Buttons on the Front Panel...........................................	5
Common operations................................................................................................	5
HOME screen descriptions...................................................................................	6
Source control screen descriptions................................................................	6
List screen........................................................................................................................	6
USB..................................................................................................	7
Preparation.....................................................................................................................	7
Playback operations.................................................................................................	7
iPod/iPhone.................................................................................	9
Preparation.....................................................................................................................	9
Playback operations.................................................................................................	9
Mirroring.....................................................................................	11
Preparation...................................................................................................................	11
Mirroring operations..............................................................................................	11
Radio.............................................................................................	12
Radio Basic Operation..........................................................................................	12
Presetting stations..................................................................................................	12
FM RDS features........................................................................................................	12
Radio Setup.................................................................................................................	13
External Components............................................................	14
Using external audio/video players............................................................	14
Rear view camera....................................................................................................	14
Bluetooth smartphone..........................................................	15
Register your smartphone to the unit.......................................................	15
Receive a phone call..............................................................................................	15
Make a phone call...................................................................................................	16
Playing Bluetooth Audio Device....................................................................	17
Delete the registered Bluetooth device....................................................	17
Controlling Audio....................................................................	18
Controlling General Audio................................................................................	18
Equalizer Control......................................................................................................	18
Subwoofer settings................................................................................................	18
Remote control.........................................................................	19
Functions of the Remote control Buttons..............................................	19
Installation................................................................................	20
Before Installation...................................................................................................	20
Installing the unit....................................................................................................	21
About this Unit........................................................................	25
More information....................................................................................................	25
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................	25
Copyrights....................................................................................................................	26
Specifications.............................................................................................................	28

Before use

Precautions

#WARNING

ÑÑTo prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions

•To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit.

•Do not watch or fix your eyes on the unit’s display when you are driving for any extended period.

•If you experience problems during installation, consult your KENWOOD dealer.

ÑÑPrecautions on using this unit

•When you purchase optional accessories, check with your KENWOOD dealer to make sure that they work with your model and in your area.

•The Radio Data System or Radio Broadcast Data System feature won’t work where the service is not supported by any broadcasting station.

ÑÑProtecting the monitor

•To protect the monitor from damage, do not operate the monitor using a ballpoint pen or similar tool with the sharp tip.

ÑÑCleaning the Unit

If the front panel of this unit is stained, wipe it with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth. If the front panel is stained badly, wipe the stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe it again with a clean soft dry cloth.

!!CAUTION

•Applaying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the front panel with a hard cloth or using a volatile liquid such as thinner

or alcohol may scratch the surface or erase screened print.

ÑÑHow to reset your unit

If the unit or the connected unit fails to operate properly, reset the unit.

How to read this manual

Reset button

•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 operation procedures, bracket shape indicates the key or button you should control.

<>: indicates the name of panel buttons.

[ ]: indicates the name of touch keys.

Getting Started

1Turn the ignition key of your car to ACC.

The unit is turned on.

2Press the <8MENU> button.

3Touch [Setup].

4 Touch the corresponding key and set the value.

Audio

Sound Effect

Displays the Equalizer screen. (P.18)

Beep

Activates or deactivates the key-touch tone. “ON” (Default), “OFF”

Loudness

Sets the amounts of boost of low and high tones. “ON”, “OFF” (Default)

Subwoofer

Displays the Subwoofer screen. (P.18)

Display Touch

Adjust the sensing position of touch panel. See “Touch panel adjustment” (P.4).

Display Mode

Select the screen mode. “16:9” (Default), “4:3 Pan Scan”

Radio

Displays the Radio Settings screen. (P.13)

General Language

Select the language used for the control screen and setting items. Default is “English”.

1)Touch [Language].

2)Select the desired language.

*You can change the page to display more items by pressing []/ [ ].

BT Auto Connection

The unit automatically reconnect when the last connected Bluetooth device is within range. “ON” (Default), “OFF”

Clock Setting

Adjust the clock time. (P.4).

Default

Touch [Default] to set all the settings to the initial default settings.

5 Touch [6].

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Getting Started

Clock settings

ÑÑSynchronizing the clock time with FM RDS

Activate [RDS Clock Sync]. See “Radio Setup”

(P.13).

ÑÑAdjusting the clock manually

NOTE

•Deactivate [RDS Clock Sync] before adjusting the clock. See “Radio Setup” (P.13).

1Press the <8MENU> button.

2Touch [Setup].

3Touch [General].

4Touch [Clock Setting].

Clock screen appears.

5Selects time format.

[12]/ [24] (Default)

6 Touch [R] or [S] to set the clock time.

•If you have selected [12] as the time format, touch [AM] or [PM] before setting the clock time.

7 Touch [6].

Touch panel adjustment

1Press the <8MENU> button.

2Touch [Setup].

3Touch [Display].

4Touch [Touch].

5Follow the instruction on the screen and touch the center of each +.

•To cancel the touch panel adjustment, touch [Cancel].

•If the touch position is deviated, [OK] is not displayed. Retry from the beginning.

6 Touch [OK].

Basics

Functions of the Buttons on the Front Panel

1Remote Sensor

•Receives the remote control signal.

28MENU

•Displays the HOME screen. (P.6)

•Pressing for 1 second turns the power off.

•When the power off, turns the power on.

3AUD

•Displays the Equalizer screen.* (P.18)

*During video file playback, you can set only the preset equalizer curve.

*The Equalizer screen is not displayed during picture file playback or on the list screen or SETUP screen etc,

4+ , – (Volume)

•Adjusts volume. The volume will go up until 20 when you keep pressing [ + ].

5MUTE/ DISP OFF (Display off)

•Mutes/restores the sound.

•Pressing for 1 second turns the screen off. When the screen is off, touch the display to turn on the screen.

6Reset

•If the unit or the connected unit fails to operate properly, the unit returns to factory settings when this button is pressed.

ÑÑTurning off the power

1 Press and hold the <8MENU> button.

ÑÑAdjusting the volume

1 Press the <+> or <–> button.

NOTE

•The volume will go up until 20 when you keep pressing [ + ].

ÑÑMutes the sound

1 Press the <MUTE> button.

To restore the sound, touch the button again, or adjust the volume.

ÑÑTurn off the screen

1 Press and hold the <MUTE> button.

Common operations

ÑÑTurning on the power

1 Press the <8MENU> button.

NOTE

•If the gear is in the reverse (R) position, the power cannot be turned on or off.

To turn on the screen, touch the display.

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Basics

HOME screen descriptions

1 Press the <8MENU> button.

HOME screen appears.

2	3	4
5	6	7

1Clock display

Touch to displays the Clock screen.

2Switches to the radio broadcast. (P.12)

3[USB]

Plays files on a USB device. (P.7)

[iPod]

Plays an iPod/iPhone. (P.9)

• When iPod/iPhone is connected.

[Mirroring]

Displays the Mirroring screen.(P.11)

•When android device with “Mirroring OA for KENWOOD” application installed is connected.

4Switches to an external component connected to the AV-IN input terminal. (P.14)

5Displays the Hands Free screen. (P.16)

6Plays a Bluetooth audio player. (P.17)

7Displays the SETUP screen. (P.3)

Source control screen descriptions

You can perform source playback operations on the source control screen.

1
2	5
3

1Clock display

Touch to displays the Clock screen.

2Source name

3• appears when the Bluetooth smartphone is connected.

• appears when the Bluetooth audio player is connected.

• appears when the mute function is active.

(P.5)

4[DIM]

Select dimmer mode. Dim 1, Dim 2, Not dim

5Returns to previous screen.

List screen

There are some common function keys in the list screens of most sources.

1You can change the page to display more items by pressing []/ [].

USB

Preparation

ÑÑConnecting a USB device

1Remove the cap of the USB terminal.

2Connect the USB device with the USB cable.

The unit reads the device and playback starts.

ÑÑTo disconnect the USB device

1Press the <8MENU> button.

2Touch a source other than [USB].

3Detach the USB device.

ÑÑUsable USB device

This unit can play MPEG1/ MPEG2/ MPEG4/ H.264/ MKV/ WMV/ MP3/WMA/ AAC/ WAV/ FLAC/ JPEG/ BMP/ PNG files stored in a USB mass storage class device.

(P.25)

•File system: FAT16/ FAT32

•This unit can recognize a total of 9 999 files and 320 folders (a maximum of 9 999 files per folder).

•The maximum number of characters: ––Folder names : 24 characters

––File names : 24 characters ––Tag : 30 characters

NOTE

•When the USB device is connected to this unit, it can be charged through the USB cable.

•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 may be erased depending on the operating conditions of the USB device.

We shall have no compensation for any damage arising from any erased data.

•No USB device comes with this unit. You need to purchase a commercially available USB device.

•Cap the USB terminal whenever not using.

Playback operations

ÑÑControl the music you are listening to on the source control screen

1	5
2	4
2

1The jacket of the currently playing file is displayed.

2##:##:## : Song time

Play time bar : For confirmation of current playing position

3[L] : Plays or pauses.

[E] [F] : Searches the previous/next content.

Touch and hold to fast forward or fast backward. Touch [L] to resumes normal play.

[] : Selects Repeat playback mode.

Lights off (Default): Repeats all files in the USB device.

: Repeats the current file.

FO : Repeats all files in the current folder. [] : Selects Random playback mode.

: Randomly plays all files.

Lights off (Default): Normal playback.

4Displays the information of the current file. Only a file name is displayed if there is no tag information.

5Searches file. (P.8)

6D, etc. : Playback status

: Repeat playback mode indicator

: Random playback mode indicator

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USB

ÑÑPlaying videos and pictures

1When the operation buttons are not displayed on the screen, touch the display.

1D, etc. : Playback status

: Repeat playback mode indicator

: Random playback mode indicator ##:##:## : Song time (Video file only)

Play time bar : For confirmation of current playing position (Video file only)

2To switch the operation buttons.

3[] : You can adjust image quality in video screen. [Brightness]: Adjusts the brightness. (00 to 12) [Contrast]: Adjusts the contrast. (00 to 12)

[Tint]: Adjusts the tint. (00 to 12) [Color]: Adjusts the color. (00 to 12)

[Reset]: To clear the adjustment.

[] : Select the zoom ratio.

“Off”, “x2”, “x3”, “x4”, “x5”, “1/2”, “1/3”, “1/4” [3] [2] [ < ] [ > ] : Scrolls the screen.

4The operation buttons disappear when 4 is touched or when no operation is done for about 10 seconds.

5Displays the File List screen.* (P.8)

*Stops the currently playing file.

ÑÑSelecting a track in a list (Searches file)

1Touch [ ].

2Select whether you search by audio files [ ], video files [ ] or picture files [ ].

3Touch [Y] to moves to the upper hierarchy.

4Touch the desired folder.

When you touch a folder its contents are displayed.

5Touch desired item from the content list.

Playback starts.

NOTE

•When file types are switched, the Random/Repeat playback setting is cancelled.

iPod/iPhone

Preparation

ÑÑConnecting iPod/iPhone

•For Lightning connector models: Use USB Audio cable for iPod/iPhone—KCA-iP103 (optional accessory).

•For details about connecting iPod/iPhone, see page 24 .

1Remove the cap of the USB terminal.

2Connect the iPod/iPhone.

The unit reads the device and playback starts.

ÑÑTo disconnect the iPod/iPhone

1Press the <8MENU> button.

2Touch a source other than [iPod].

3Detach the iPod/iPhone.

ÑÑConnectable iPod/iPhone

The following models can be connected to this unit.

Made for
iPhone XS Max	iPhone SE
iPhone XS	iPhone 6s Plus
iPhone XR	iPhone 6s
iPhone X	iPhone 6 Plus
iPhone 8 Plus	iPhone 6
iPhone 8	iPhone 5s
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 7