KENWOOD DM-X7018DABS User manual

DMX7018DABS
DMX7018BTS

MONITOR WITH RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Contents

Before Use 4

Precautions ................................................................... 4

How to read this manual ......................................... 4

Basic Operations 5

Functions of the Buttons on the Front Panel ... 5

Turning on the Unit ................................................... 5

Initial Settings .............................................................. 6

Adjusting the volume ............................................... 7

Touch screen operations ......................................... 7

HOME screen descriptions ...................................... 8

Source selection screen descriptions .................. 8

Source control screen descriptions ...................10

Popup menu ..............................................................11

List screen ...................................................................12

APPS-Android Auto™/
Apple CarPlay 13

Apple CarPlay Operation .......................................13

Android Auto™ Operation .....................................14

iPod/iPhone 15

Preparation .................................................................15

iPod/iPhone Basic Operation ...............................15

Search Operation ......................................................16

Radio 20

Radio Basic Operation ............................................20

Memory Operation ..................................................21

Selecting Operation ................................................21

Traffic Information ...................................................22

Radio Setup ................................................................22

DAB 23

DAB Basic Operation ...............................................23

Storing Service in Preset Memory ......................24

Selecting Operation ................................................24

Traffic Information ...................................................25

DAB Setup ...................................................................26

Bluetooth Control 27

Information for using Bluetooth® devices .......27

Register from the Bluetooth device ...................28

Bluetooth Setup ........................................................28

Playing Bluetooth Audio Device .........................29

Using Hands-Free Unit ............................................31

Other External Components 35

View Camera ..............................................................35

External audio/video players—AV-IN ...............36

USB 17

Connecting a USB device ......................................17

USB Basic Operation ................................................17

Search Operation ......................................................19

2

Setting Up 37

Monitor Screen Setup .............................................37

System Setup .............................................................37

User Interface Setup ................................................38

Special Setup .............................................................38

Display Setup .............................................................39

AV Setup ......................................................................40

Controlling Audio 41

Speaker/ X’over setup .............................................41

Controlling General Audio ....................................42

Equalizer Control ......................................................43

Volume Offset ............................................................44

Sound Effect ...............................................................44

Listening Position/ DTA ..........................................45

Remote control 46

Functions of the Remote control Buttons .......46

Connection/Installation 47

Before Installation ....................................................47

Installing the unit .....................................................48

Troubleshooting 52

Problems and Solutions .........................................52

Error Messages ..........................................................52

Appendix 53

Playable Media and Files........................................53

Specifications .............................................................54

About this Unit ..........................................................56

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Before Use

Before Use

Precautions

# WARNINGS

Ñ To prevent injury or fire, take

the following precautions:

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

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

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

Ñ Precautions 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.

• You can select language to display menus,
audio file tags, etc. See User Interface Setup
(P.38).

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

Ñ 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.

Ñ 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.

NOTE

• 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.

Ñ How To Reset Your Unit

• If the unit or the connected unit fails to
operate properly, reset the unit.1 Press the
<Reset> button.The unit returns to factory
settings.

Reset button

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 Disconnect the
USB device (P.17 ).

• When the unit is turned on after resetting, the

Initial SETUP screen appears. See Initial setup
(P.6).

How to read this manual

• 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.

• Indication language: English indications are used
for the purpose of explanation. You can select the
indication language from the [SETUP] menu. See
User Int erface Setu p (P.38).

4

Basic Operations

Basic Operations

Functions of the Buttons on the Front Panel

1

2

3

4

5
6

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.

Name

• Motion

Remote Sensor

1

• Receives the remote control signal.

S, R(Volume)

2

• Adjusts volume.
The volume will go up until 15 when you
keep pressing R.

HOME

3

• Displays the HOME screen (P.8).

• Pressing for 1 second turns the power off.

• When the power off, turns the power on.

MENU

4

• Displays the popup menu screen.

• Pressing for 1 second turns the screen off.

5

• Displays the APP (CarPlay/ Android Auto)
screen.

• Pressing for 1 second displays the Voice
Recognition screen (P. 32).

Reset

6

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

Turning on the Unit

The method of turning on is different
depending on the model.

Press the [HOME] button.

1

 The unit is turned on.

● To turn off the unit:

Press the [HOME] button for 1 second.

1

NOTE

• If it is your first time turning the unit on af ter
installation, it will be necessary to perform Initial
setup (P. 6).

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Basic Operations

Initial Settings

Initial setup

Perform this setup when you use this unit first
time.

Set each item as follows.

1

■ Language

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

1Touch [Language].
2Touch [Language Select].
3Select the desired language.
4Touch [

For detailed operation, see User Interface
Setup (P.38).

■ Clock

Adjusts clock.
For detailed operation, see Calendar/clock

settings (P.7).

■ Display

Set the image on the screen.

1Touch [Display.
2Touch [Background].
3Select the image.
4Touch [

For detailed operation, see Display Setup
(P. 39).

].

].

■ Camera

Set the parameters for the camera.

1Touch [Camera].
2Set each item and touch [

For detailed operation, see Camera Setup
(P. 35).

■ DEMO

Set the demonstration mode. Default is “ON”.
1Touch [DEMO] and set ON or OFF.

Touch [Finish].

2

NOTE

• These settings can be set from the SETUP menu.
See Set ting Up (P.37).

].

6

Basic Operations

Calendar/clock settings

Press the [MENU] button.

1

 Popup menu appears.

Touch [SETUP].

2

 SETUP Menu screen appears.

Touch [User Interface].

3

 User Interface screen appears.

Touch [Clock Adjust].

4

Adjust the date, then adjust the time.

5

Adjusting the volume

To adjust the volume (0 to 40),
Press [R] to increase, and press [S] to decrease.
Holding [R] increases the volume continuously

to level 15.

Touch screen operations

To perform operations on the screen, you need
to touch, touch and hold, flick or swipe to select
an item, display setting menu screen or to
change the page, etc.

● Touch

Touch the screen gently to
select an item on the screen.

● Touch and hold

Touch the screen and keep
your finger in place until the
display changes or a message
is displayed.

● Flick

Slide your finger quickly to
the left or right on the screen
to change the page.

You can scroll the list screen
by flicking the screen up/
down.

● Swipe

Slide your finger up or down
on the screen to scroll the
screen.

Touch [Set].

6

NOTE

• Deactivate [RDS CT] before adjusting the clock.

See Radi o Setup (P.22).

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Basic Operations

HOME screen descriptions

Most functions can be performed from the
HOME screen.

1 2

3

4

5 6

• Displays the control screen of current source.

1

• Widget

2

– You can change the widget by touching

[

]/[ ] or flicking left or right on the

widget area.

– Touch the widget to display the detailed

screen.

• Current source information

3

• Displays the source selection screen. (P.9)

4

• Short-cut playback source icons (P. 9)

5

• Displays the Hands Free screen. (P. 31)

6

• When connecting as Apple CarPlay or
Android Auto, it works as a phone provided
in Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

Source selection screen descriptions

You can display all playback sources and options
on the source selection screen.

1

3 5

• Changes the playback source.

1

For playback sources, see P.9.

2

• Changes the page. (Touch [ ]/[ ].)
You can also change the page by flicking left
or right on the screen.

• Returns to previous screen.

3

• Page indication

4

• Displays the SETUP Menu screen. (P. 37)

5

4

2

Display the HOME

Press the [HOME] button.

1

 HOME screen appears.

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Basic Operations

Select the playback source

Touch [ ] on the HOME screen.

1

From the screen, you can select the
following sources and functions.

• Switches to the Android Auto/ Apple
CarPlay screen from the connected
iPhone/Android device.*1 (P. 13)

• Switches to the Radio broadcast.

(P. 20)

• Switches to the DAB broadcast. (P. 23)

• Plays a Bluetooth audio player. (P. 27)

• Plays an iPod/iPhone. (P. 15)

• Plays files on a USB device. (P. 17)

• Switches to an external component
connected to the AV-IN input terminal.

(P. 36)

• Displays the Audio screen. (P. 41)

• Puts the unit in standby. (P. 10)

To select the playback source on the
HOME screen

The 3 items displayed on the source selection
screen as the large icons are shown on the
HOME screen.

You can change items displayed on this area
by customizing the source selection screen.

(P.10)

To select the playback source on the
source control screen

*1 When iPhone compatible with CarPlay is

connected, [Apple CarPlay] is displayed.
When an Android device compatible with
Android Auto is connected, [Android Auto]
is displayed.

Display source selection buttons by touching [
]/[ ] or flicking left or right on the source control
screen, then select a playback source.

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Basic Operations

Put the unit in standby

Touch [ ] on the HOME screen.

1

Touch [STANDBY].

2

Customize Short-cut buttons on
HOME screen

You can arrange the position of the source icons
as you like.

Touch [ ] on the HOME screen.

1

Touch and hold the icon which you want

2

to move to go into the customizing
mode.

Drag it where you want to move.

3

Source control screen descriptions

There are some functions which can be
operated from most screens.

Indicators

1

2 3 4

Short-cut buttons

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Basic Operations

1

Connected Bluetooth device information.

2

All sources icon

Displays all sources.

3

Secondary screen

]/[ ] : The Secondary screen changes every

• [
time you touch it. You can also change the
Secondary screen by flicking left or right on
the screen.

• Indicators: Displays the current source
condition and so on.

– ATT: The attenuator is active.
– LOUD: The loudness control function is on.

• Short-cut buttons: The source changes to the
one you have set as a short-cut. For the short­cut setting, refer to Customize Short-cut
buttons on HOME screen (P.10).

4

[Û]

Touch to display the Hands Free screen.

(P.31)

When connecting as Apple CarPlay or Android
Auto, it works as a phone provided in Apple
CarPlay or Android Auto.

Popup menu

Press the [MENU] button.

1

 Popup menu appears.

Touch to display the popup menu.

2

1

The contents of the menu are as follows.

• Displays the Screen Adjustment screen.

(P. 37)

• Turns the display off. (P. 12)

• Displays the view camera. (P.35)

2

3

• Displays the SETUP Menu screen.

(P. 37)

• Displays the Audio Control Menu screen.

(P. 41)

• Displays the control screen of current
source. Icon feature differs depending on
the source.

• Close the popup menu.

1

• See HOME screen descriptions

2 3

(P. 8).

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Basic Operations

Turn off the screen

Select [Display OFF] on the pop-up

1

menu.

● To turn on the screen

Touch the display.

1

List screen

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

61 2

3 4 5

1

Displays list type selection window.

2

Displays music/movie file list.

3

Text scroll

Scrolls the displayed text.

4

etc.

Keys with various functions are displayed here.

: Plays all tracks in the folder containing

•
the current track.

• [

: Moves to the upper hierarchy.

5

[ ] / [ ] / [ ] / [ ] Page scroll

You can change the page to display more items
by pressing [

]/[ ] : Displays the top or bottom page.

• [

]/[ ].

12

6

Return

Returns to previous screen.

NOTE

• Buttons which cannot be activated from the list
screen are not displayed.

APPS-Android Auto™/Apple CarPlay

APPS-Android Auto™/Apple CarPlay

Apple CarPlay Operation

CarPlay is a smarter, safer way to use your
iPhone in the car. CarPlay takes the things
you want to do with iPhone while driving and
displays them on the screen of the product. You
can get directions, make calls, send and receive
messages, and listen to the music from iPhone
while driving. You can also use Siri voice control
to make it easier to operate iPhone.

For details about CarPlay, visit https://ssl.apple.

com/ios/carplay/.

Compatible iPhone devices

You can use CarPlay with the following iPhone
models.

• iPhone 7 Plus

• iPhone 7

• iPhone SE

• iPhone 6s Plus

• iPhone 6s

• iPhone 6 Plus

• iPhone 6

• iPhone 5s

• iPhone 5c

• iPhone 5

Ñ Preparation

1 Connect iPhone using KCA-iP103 via USB

terminal. (P. 51)

When iPhone compatible with CarPlay
is connected to the USB terminal, the
Bluetooth smartphone currently connected
is disconnected.

2 Unlock your iPhone.

Ñ Operation buttons and

available Apps on the home
screen of CarPlay

You can use the Apps of the connected iPhone.
The items displayed and the language used on

the screen differ among the connected devices.
To enter CarPlay mode, touch [Apple CarPlay]

icon in the source selection screen. ( P.9)

2

1

1

[ ]

• Displays the home screen of CarPlay.

• Touch and hold to activates Siri.

2

Application buttons

Starts the application.

3

[HOME]

Exits the CarPlay screen and displays the Home
screen.

To exit the CarPlay screen

1 Press the [HOME] button.

Ñ Use Siri

You can activate Siri.

1 Press the [ ] button for 1 second.

Press for 1 second

2 Talk to Siri.

To deactivate

1 Press the [ ] button.

Ñ Switch to the Apple CarPlay

screen while listening to
another source

1 Press the [ ] button.

3

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APPS-Android Auto™/Apple CarPlay

NOTE

• If sound is output using Apple CarPlay when the
Apple CarPlay screen is displayed, the source is
switched to Apple CarPlay.

Android Auto™ Operation

Android Auto enables you to use functions of
your Android device convenient for driving. You
can easily access route guidance, make calls,
listen to music, and access convenient functions
on the Android device while driving.

For details about Android Auto, visit https://

www.android.com/auto/ and https://
support.google.com/androidauto.

Compatible Android devices

You can use Android Auto with Android devices
of Android version 5.0 (Lollipop) or later.

NOTE

• Android Auto may not be available on all devices
and is not available in all countries or regions.

Ñ Preparation

1 Connect an Android device via USB

terminal. (P. 51)

To use the hands-free function, connect the
Android device via Bluetooth.

When an Android device compatible
with Android Auto is connected to the
USB terminal, the device is connected via
Bluetooth automatically, and the Bluetooth
smartphone currently connected is
disconnected.

2 Unlock your Android device.

Ñ Operation buttons and

available Apps on the Android
Auto screen

You can perform the operations of the Apps of
the connected Android device.

The items displayed on the screen differ among
the connected Android devices.

To enter Android Auto mode, touch [Android
Auto] icon in the source selection screen.

(P.9)

1

1

Application/information buttons

Starts the application or displays information.

To exit the Android Auto screen

1 Press the [HOME] button.

Ñ Using voice control

1 Press the [ ] button for 1 second.

Press for 1 second

To cancel

1 Press the [ ] button.

Ñ Switch to the Android Auto

screen while listening to
another source

1 Press the [ ] button.

NOTE

• If sound is output using Android Auto when the
Android Auto screen is displayed, the source is
switched to Android Auto.

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iPod/iPhone

iPod/iPhone

Preparation

Ñ Connectable iPod/iPhone

The following models can be connected to this
unit.

Made for

• iPhone 7 Plus

• iPhone 7

• iPhone SE

• iPhone 6s Plus

• iPhone 6s

• iPhone 6 Plus

• iPhone 6

• iPhone 5s

• iPhone 5c

• iPhone 5

• iPod touch (6th generation)

• iPod touch (5th generation)

NOTE

• By connecting your iPod/iPhone to this unit with
an optional accessory iPod connection cable
KCA-iP103, 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.

1 Connect the iPod/iPhone using KCA-

iP103. (P. 51)

2 Press the [HOME] button.
3 Touch [ ].
4 Touch [iPod]. ( P.9)

● To disconnect the iPod/iPhone connected
with the cable:

1 Detach the iPod/iPhone.

iPod/iPhone Basic Operation

Control screen

2

4

3

5

Open the drawer

1

6

4

Ñ Connect iPod/iPhone

Preparation

• Connect an iPod/iPhone with the KCA-iP103
(optional accessory) while CarPlay is not
connected.

• With a CarPlay-capable iPhone, turn off CarPlay
by operating the iPhone at functional setup
before connecting iPhone. For details of the
setup method, contact the manufacturer of the
terminal.

• Only one iPod/iPhone can be connected.

1

[ ] / [ ]

] : Repeats the current track/album. Each

• [
time you touch the key, repeat mode switches
in the following sequence;
Song repeat (

] : Randomly plays all tracks in current

• [
album. Each time you touch the key, random
mode switches in the following sequence;
Song random (

2

Track information

• Displays the information of the current file.

• Touch to display the category list screen. See
Category search (P.16).

), All songs repeat ( )

), Random off ( )

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iPod/iPhone

3

[Operation keys

• 1] : Searches track/file. For details on search

operation, see Search Operation (P.16).

• E] [F] : Searches the previous/next track/
file. Touch and hold to fast forward or fast
backward.

• [DH] : Plays or pauses.

•

: Touch to attenuates/restores the sound.

4

Content list

Touch on the right side of the screen to display
the Content list. Touch again to close the list.

Displays the playing list. When you touch a
track/file name on the list, playback will start.

5

Indicator Items

• MUSIC: Identifies the music file.

6

Artwork/ Play mode indicator/ Playing

time

The jacket of the currently playing file is
displayed.

• D, B, etc.: Current play mode indicator
The meanings of each icon are as follows;
D (play), B (fast forward), A (fast
backward), H (pause).

Search Operation

You can search music files by the following
operations.

1 Touch [1].
2 Touch [S].

Ñ Category search

You can search a file by selecting category.

1 Touch [Category List].
2 Touch the desired category.

 The list corresponding to your selection

appears.

3 Touch to select desired item in the list.

Repeat this step until you find the desired
file.

Ñ Link search

You can search a file of same artist/album/
genre/composer as the current track.

1 Touch [Link Search].
2 Touch the desired tag type. You can select

from artist, album, genre and composer.

3 Select the list type.

NOTE

• For operations in the list screen, see List scr een

(P.12).

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 The list corresponding to your selection

appears.

3 Touch desired item from the content list.

USB

USB

Connecting a USB device

1 Connect the USB device with the USB

cable. (P. 50)

2 Press the [HOME] button.
3 Touch .
4 Touch [USB]. (P. 9)

Ñ Disconnect the USB device

1 Press the [HOME] button.
2 Touch a source other than [USB].
3 Detach the USB device.

Ñ Usable USB device

You can use a mass-storage-class USB device on
this unit.

The word “USB device” appearing in this manual
indicates a flash memory device.

● About file system

The file system should be the one of the
following.

• FAT16 • FAT32 • NTFS

NOTE

• 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.

USB Basic Operation

Most functions can be controlled from the
source control screen and playback screen.

Control screen

1
7

4

3

Open the drawer

4

1

[ ] / [ ]

] : Repeats the current track/folder. Each

• [
time you touch the key, repeat mode switches
in the following sequence;
File repeat (
Repeat all (

] : Randomly plays all tracks in current

• [
folder. Each time you touch the key, random
mode switches in the following sequence;
File random (

• When a high-resolution source is played, its
format information is displayed.

2

Track information

Displays the information of the current file.
Only a file name and a folder name are

displayed if there is no tag information.

), Folder repeat ( ),

)

), Random off ( )

5

2

5

6

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USB

3

[Operation keys

• 1] : Searches track/file. For details on search

operation, see Search Operation (P.19).

• E] [F] : Searches the previous/next track/
file.
Touch and hold to fast forward or fast
backward.

• [D]H : Plays or pauses.

•

: Touch to attenuates/restores the sound.

4

Function panel

Touch on the left side of the screen to display
the function panel. Touch again to close the
panel.

• [

] [ ] : Searches previous/next folder.

• Aspect: Select screen mode.
Full: Changes the aspect ratio of video and

displays fully on the screen.

Normal: Display with 4:3 ratio.
Auto: Displays video fully on vertical or

horizontal with no ratio change.

5

Content list

Touch on the right side of the screen to display
the Content list. Touch again to close the list.

Displays the playing list. When you touch a
track/file name on the list, playback will start.

6

Indicator Items

• VIDEO: Identifies the video file.

• MUSIC: Identifies the music file.

7

Artwork/ Play mode indicator/ Playing

time

The jacket of the currently playing file is
displayed.

• D, B, etc.: Current play mode indicator
The meanings of each icon are as follows;
D (play), B (fast forward), A (fast
backward), H (pause).

Video screen

9

Key display area (Video file only)

Touch to display the control screen.

9

8

Searching file area (Video file only)

Touch to search the next/previous file.

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USB

Search Operation

You can search music or video files by the
following operations.

1 Touch [1].
2 Touch [S].

3 Select the list type.

NOTE

• For operations in the list screen, see List scr een

(P.12).

Ñ Category search

You can search a file by selecting category.

1 Touch [Category List].
2 Select whether you search by audio files

or video files .

3 Touch the desired category.

Ñ Link search

You can search a file of same artist/album/genre
as the current track.

1 Touch [Link Search].
2 Touch the desired tag type. You can select

from artist, album and genre.

 The list corresponding to your selection

appears.

3 Touch desired item from the content list.

Ñ Folder search

You can search a file according to hierarchy.

1 Touch [Folder List].

 The list corresponding to your selection

appears.

4 Touch to select desired item in the list.

Repeat this step until you find the desired
file.

2 Touch the desired folder.

When you touch a folder its contents are
displayed.

3 Touch to select desired item in the list.

Repeat this step until you find the desired
file.

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Radio

Radio

Radio Basic Operation

Most functions can be controlled from the
source control screen.

To enter Radio source, touch [Radio] icon in the
source selection screen. (P.9)

Control screen

1
2

5

6
3

Open the drawer

5

1

Information display

Displays the information of the current station:
Frequency

Touching [ ] allows you to switch between
Content A and Content B.

Content A: PS name, Radio Text, PTY Genre
Content B: Radio Text plus, Title Artist
Preset#: Preset number

2

Seek mode

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.

3

Operation keys

• [E] [F] : Tunes in a station. The method of
frequency switching can be changed (see 2
in table).

•

: Touch to attenuates/restores the sound.

4

Preset list

• Touch on the right side of the screen to
display the Preset list. Touch again to close
the list.

• Recalls the memorized station.

4

4

7

• When touched for 2 seconds, stores the
current receiving station in memory.

5

Function panel

Touch on the left side of the screen to display
the function panel. Touch again to close the
panel.

• TI] (FM only): Sets the traffic information
mode on. For details, see Traffic Information
(P. 22).

• [SETUP: Displays the TUNER SETUP screen. For
details, see Radio Setup (P.22).

• [AME]: Presets stations automatically. For
details, see Auto memor y (P.21).

• [PTY] (FM only): Searches a program by setting
program type. For details, see Search by
program type (P.21).

• [MONO] (FM only): Select the Monaural
reception.

• [LO.S] (FM only): Turns the Local Seek function
on or off.

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[FM] [AM]

Switches the band.

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Indicator Items

• ST: A stereo broadcast is being received.

• MONO: The forced monaural function is on.

• AF: The AF search function is on.

• LOS: The Local Seek function is on.

• RDS: Indicates the state of the Radio Data
System station when the AF function is on.

White: Radio Data System is being received.
Orange: Radio Data System is not being

received.

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Radio

• TI: Indicates the reception state of traffic
information.

White: TP is being received.
Orange: TP is not being received.

Memory Operation

Ñ Auto memory

You can store stations with good reception in
memory automatically.

1 Touch desired band key.

2 Touch [ ] on the left side of the screen.

Touch [AME].

Selecting Operation

Ñ Preset select

You can list and select memorized station.

1 Touch [ ] on the right side of the screen.

Select a station from the list.

Ñ Search by program type

(FM only)

You can tune to a station with a specific
program type when listening to FM.

1 Touch [ ] on the left side of the screen.

Touch [PTY].

 Auto memory starts.

Ñ Manual memory

You can store the current receiving station in
memory.

1 Select a station you wish to store in

memory.

2 Touch [FM#] (#:1-24) or [AM#] (#:1-12) in

which you want to store the station for 2
seconds until a beep sounds.

 PTY Search screen appears.

2 Select a program type from the list.
3 Touch [Search].

You can search a station of the selected
program type.

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Traffic Information (FM only)

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.

1 Touch [ ] on the left side of the screen.

Touch [TI].

 Traffic information mode is set.

Ñ When the traffic bulletin starts

The Traffic Information screen appears
automatically.

Radio Setup

You can set tuner related parameters.

1 Touch [ ] on the left side of the screen.

Touch [SETUP].

 Radio SETUP screen appears.

2 Set each item as follows.

■ AF

When station reception is poor, automatically
switches to the station that is broadcasting
the same program over the same Radio Data
System network. Default is “ON”.

■ RDS CT

Synchronizing the Radio Data System station
time data and this unit’s clock.

“ON” (Default), “OFF”

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DAB

DAB

(DMX7018DABS)

DAB Basic Operation

Most functions can be controlled from the
source control screen.

To enter DAB source, touch [DAB] icon in the
source selection screen. (P.9)

Control screen

2
3

4

7

5

Open the drawer

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1

Indicator display

Displays the received signal strength.

2

Information display

Displays the information of the current station:
Service Name

Touching [ ] allows you to switch between
Content A, Content B and Content C.

Content A: Ensemble name, PTY Genre
Content B: Song Title, Artist Name, DLS
Content C: Now Playing, Next Program, Audio

Quality

3

Seek mode

Switches the seek mode in the following
sequence; [AUTO1], [AUTO2], [MANUAL].

• [AUTO1]: Tunes in a ensemble with good
reception automatically.

• [AUTO2]: Tunes in ensemble in memory one
after another.

• [MANUAL]: Switches to the next ensemble
manually.

4

Artwork area

6

1

6

8

The picture data is displayed if available from
current content.

Touch to switch between the Control and
Information screen.

P#: Preset number
CH#: Channel display

5

Operation keys

• [1] : Displays the Service List screen. For details
on search operation, see Service search
(P. 25).

• [E] [F] : Tunes in a ensemble, service, and
component. The seek mode switching can be
changed. (see 3 in table).

•

: Touch to attenuates/restores the sound.

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Preset list

• Touch on the right side of the screen to
display the Preset list. Touch again to close
the list.

• Recalls the memorized service.

• When touched for 2 seconds, stores the
current service in memory.

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Function panel

Touch on the left side of the screen to display
the function panel. Touch again to close the
panel.

• [TI]: Sets the traffic information mode on. For
details, see Traffic Information (P.25).

• [SETUP]: Displays the DAB SETUP screen. For
details, see DAB Setup (P.26).

• [PTY] (Live mode only): Searches a program by
setting program type. For details, see Search
by program type (P.24).

• [DLS]: Display the Dynamic Label Segment
screen.

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Indicator Items

• DAB: Digital Radio is being received.

• RDS: Radio Data System is being received.

• MC: Receiving service is displayed.
White: Primary Component is received.

Orange: Secondary Component is received.

Storing Service in Preset Memory

You can store the current receiving service in
memory.

1 Select a service you wish to store in

memory.

2 Touch [ ] on the right side of the screen.

3 Touch [P#] (#:1-10) in which you want to

store the station for 2 seconds until a
beep sounds.

Selecting Operation

Ñ Search by program type

You can tune to a station with a specific
program type when listening to Digital Radio.

1 Touch [ ] on the left side of the screen.

Touch [PTY].

 PTY Search screen appears.

2 Select a program type from the list.
3 Touch [Search].

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You can search a station of the selected
program type.

DAB

Ñ Service search

You can select a service from a list of all services
received.

1 Touch [1].

2 Select the desired content from the list.

■ [ ]

Touch and hold to find the latest service list.

■ [1A-Z]

Displays the keyboard screen.
Jump to the letter you entered (alphabet

search).

Traffic Information

You can listen and watch the traffic information
automatically when a traffic bulletin starts.
However, this feature requires a Digital Radio
that includes the TI information.

1 Touch [ ] on the left side of the screen.

Touch [TI].

 Traffic information mode is set.

Ñ When the traffic bulletin starts

The Traffic Information screen appears
automatically.

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DAB Setup

You can set Digital Radio related parameters.

1 Touch [ ] on the left side of the screen.

Touch [SETUP].

 DAB SETUP screen appears.

2 Set each item as follows.

■ [Priority]

If the same service is provided by Digital
Radio during Radio Data System reception,
automatically switches to Digital Radio. If
the same service is provided by Radio Data
System when reception of the service being
provided by Digital Radio becomes poor,
automatically switches to Radio Data System.

■ [Announcement Select]

Switches to the set Announcement service.
For details, see Announcement setup
(P. 26).

■ [Related Service]

When you select ON, the unit switches to a
related service (if exists) when a DAB service
network is not available.

Default is “OFF”.

■ [Antenna Power

Sets power supply to the Digital Radio
antenna. Set to “ON” when the Digital Radio
antenna in use is equipped with a booster.

Default is “ON”.

Ñ Announcement setup

When the service for which ON is selected
starts, switches from any source to
Announcement to receive it.

1 Touch [Announcement Select] in the DAB

SETUP screen.

 The Announcement Select screen

appears.

2 Touch each Announcement list and set

on or off.

NOTE

• The volume setting during reception of
Announcement service is automatically stored.
The next time the Announcement ser vice is
received, this unit recalls the volume setting
automatically.

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Bluetooth Control

Bluetooth Control

Using the Bluetooth function, various functions
can be used: listening to the audio file, making/
receiving a call.

Information for using Bluetooth® devices

Bluetooth is a short-range wireless radio
communication technology for mobile devices
such as mobile phones, portable PCs, and other
devices.

Bluetooth devices can be connected without
cables and communicate with each other.

NOTE

• While driving, do not perform complicated
operations such as dialing numbers, using the
phone book, etc. When you perform these
operations, stop your car in a safe place.

• Some Bluetooth devices may not connect to
this unit depending on the Bluetooth version of
the device.

• This unit may not work for some Bluetooth
devices.

• Connecting conditions may vary depending on
your environment.

• For some Bluetooth devices, the device is
disconnected when the unit is turned off.

Ñ About the cell-phone and

Bluetooth audio player

This unit conforms to the following Bluetooth
specifications:

Version

Bluetooth Ver. 4.1

Profile

Cell-phone:
HFP (Hands Free Profile)
SPP (Serial Port Profile)
PBAP (Phonebook Access Profile)

Audio player:

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile)

Sound codec

SBC, AAC

NOTE

• 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.

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Bluetooth Control

Register from the Bluetooth device

It is necessary to register the Bluetooth audio
player or cell-phone to this unit before using the
Bluetooth function.

You can register up to 7 Bluetooth devices.

NOTE

• Up to 7 Bluetooth devices can be registered. If
an attempt is made to register the 8th Bluetooth
device, the Bluetooth device connected on the
earliest date will be deleted to register the 8th
one.

• This unit is compatible with the Apple Easy
Pairing func tion. When an iPod touch or iPhone
is connected to this unit, an authentication
dialog appears. Performing operation for
authentication on this unit or iOS smartphone
registers the smartphone as a Bluetooth device.

1 Turn on the Bluetooth function on your

smartphone/cell-phone.

2 Search the unit (“DMX****”) from your

smartphone/cell-phone.

3 Operate your smartphone/cell-phone

according to the displayed messages.

■ Confirm the request on the

smartphone/cell-phone.

Bluetooth Setup

1 Press the [MENU] button.

 Popup menu appears.

2 Touch [SETUP].

 SETUP Menu screen appears.

3 Touch [Bluetooth].

 Bluetooth SETUP screen appears.

See the following section for each
setting.

• Connect the Bluetooth device (P. 29)

■ If a PIN code is required, enter the PIN

code (“0000”).

When data transmission and connection
have completed, the Bluetooth connection
icon appears on the screen.

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Bluetooth Control

Ñ Connect the Bluetooth device

1 Touch [Select Device] in the Bluetooth

SETUP screen.

2 Touch the device name you want to

connect.

NOTE

• If the icon is lighted, it means that the unit will
use that device.

To delete the registered Bluetooth
device

1 Touch [Delete].

2 Touch [Delete].

 Confirmation message appears.

3 Touch [Yes ].

Playing Bluetooth Audio Device

Most function can be controlled from the
source control screen.

To enter Bluetooth source, touch [Bluetooth]
icon in the source selection screen. ( P.9)

Ñ Bluetooth basic operation

Control screen

1
5

4

3

1

Device name/ [ ] / [ ]

• Connected device name.
] : Repeats the current track/folder. Each

• [

time you touch the key, repeat mode switches
in the following sequence; File repeat (
Folder repeat (
Repeat off (

] : Randomly plays all tracks in current

• [

folder. Each time you touch the key, random
mode switches in the following sequence;
All random (

• Operations and display indications may

differ according to their availability on the
connected device.

2

Information display *

Displays the name of the track information.

3

[Operation keys *

• [1]: Searches file. See File search (P.30).

• [E] [F]: Searches the previous/next

content. Touch and hold to fast forward or fast
backward.

• [D]: Plays.

• [H]: Pauses.

: Touch to attenuates/restores the sound.

•

), All songs repeat ( ),

)

), Random off ( )

2

),

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4

Function panel

Touch on the left side of the screen to display
the function panel. Touch again to close the
panel.

• BT DEVICE CHANGE] : Selects the device to
connect via Bluetooth audio (A2DP) or APP
(SPP). See Connect the Bluetooth audio
(P.30).

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Play mode indicator/ Playing time

D, H: Current play mode indicator
The meanings of each icon are as follows;

D (play), B (fast forward), A (fast backward),
H (pause).

* 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.

• If the volume is too low, raise it on your cell-

phone or audio player.

Ñ Connect the Bluetooth audio

Selects the device to connect via Bluetooth
audio (A2DP) or APP (SPP).

1 Touch on the left side of the screen.

Touch [BT DEVICE CHANGE].

2 Touch the device name you want to

connect.

3 Touch [Close].

Ñ File search

1 Touch [1].
2 Touch the desired file or folder.

When you touch a folder its contents are
displayed.

3 Touch desired item from the content list.

 Playback starts.

NOTE

• For operations in the list screen, see List scr een
(P.12).

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