Kenwood DMX9720XDS Users manual
DMX9720XDS
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 ................................................... 6
Initial Settings .............................................................. 6
Adjusting the volume ............................................... 8
Touch screen operations ......................................... 9
HOME screen descriptions ...................................... 9
Popup menu ..............................................................10
Source selection screen description ..................10
Source control screen descriptions ...................12
List screen ...................................................................13
Widget 14
Widget ..........................................................................14
Drive Widget Panel ..................................................14
Importing Image Files.............................................15
APPS 16
Wireless Mirroring Operation ...............................16
Apple CarPlay Operation .......................................16
Android Auto Operation ........................................18
KENWOOD Traffic Powered By INRIX .................20
iPod/iPhone 24
Preparation .................................................................24
iPod/iPhone Basic Operation ...............................25
Search Operation ......................................................26
Radio 27
Radio Basic Operation ............................................27
Memory Operation ..................................................28
Selecting Operation ................................................29
Traffic Information ...................................................29
Radio SETUP ...............................................................30
Digital Radio 31
Digital Radio Basic Operation ..............................31
Storing Service in Preset Memory ......................32
Selecting Operation ................................................32
Traffic Information ...................................................33
Digital Radio SETUP .................................................34
Bluetooth Control 35
Information for using Bluetooth® devices .......35
Register the Bluetooth device .............................36
Bluetooth Setup ........................................................38
Playing the Bluetooth Audio Device .................39
Using the Hands-Free Unit ....................................41
Hands-Free Setup .....................................................46
USB 21
Connecting a USB device ......................................21
USB Basic Operation ................................................21
Search Operation ......................................................23
2
Other External Components 47
View Camera ..............................................................47
Use Dashboard Camera..........................................49
External audio/video players (AV-IN).................50
HDMI source ...............................................................50
Setup 51
Monitor Screen Setup .............................................51
Connections & AV Setup ........................................51
Display & Button Setup ..........................................53
User Interface Setup ................................................55
System Setup .............................................................56
Controlling Audio 57
3-way speaker system setup ................................57
Speaker / X’over setup ............................................58
Equalizer Control ......................................................59
Listening Position / DTA .........................................60
Fader / Balance / Zone Control ............................62
Volume Offset ............................................................64
Sound Effect ...............................................................64
Parametric Equalizer ................................................65
Audio Setup memory .............................................68
Remote control 69
Battery Installation ...................................................69
Functions of the Remote control Buttons .......69
Connection/Installation 72
Before Installation ....................................................72
Installing the unit .....................................................75
Troubleshooting 85
Problems and Solutions .........................................85
Error Messages ..........................................................86
Appendix 87
Playable Media and Files........................................87
Specifications .............................................................89
About this Unit ..........................................................92
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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 metallic
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 a language to display menus,
audio file tags, etc. See System Setup
(P. 56).
• The Radio Data System feature won’t work in
areas 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 a 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 it 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 damage 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 the screened print.
Ñ Acquiring GPS signal
The first time you turn on this unit, you must
wait while the system acquires satellite signals
for the first time. This process could take up
to several minutes. Make sure your vehicle
is outdoors in an open area away from tall
buildings and trees for fastest acquisition.
After the system acquires satellites for the first
time, it will acquire satellites quickly each time
thereafter.
Ñ About GLONASS
This unit uses Global Navigation Satellite System
(GLONASS) in addition to GPS.
Combining GPS and GLONASS can refine
positioning accuracy than using GPS only.
Ñ Caution for Smartphone Users
Simultaneously running multiple applications
on your smartphone while screen sharing places
heavy demand on the microprocessor of the
phone, potentially affecting communication and
performance.
For best results while pairing with your
KENWOOD receiver, please be sure to close any
unused applications.
How to read this manual
• The screens and panels shown in this
manual are examples used to provide a clear
explanation of operations.
For this reason, they may be different from
the actual screens or panels, or some display
patterns may be different from the actual ones.
• Display language: English is used for the
purpose of explanation. You can select a
display language from the [SETUP] menu. See
System Setup (P.56).
4
Basic Operations
Functions of the Buttons on the Front Panel
Basic Operations
2 3 4
5
Number Name Motion
Remote
1
Sensor
HOME/[ ]
2
CAM • Switches view camera display on/off. (P. 47)
3
MENU/ATT • Displays the popup menu screen.
4
Volume
5
knob
6
VOICE • Switches the voice recognition function on/off. (P. 18, P. 20, P. 43)
7
• Receives the remote control signal.
• Displays the HOME screen (P.9).
• Pressing for 1 second turns the power off.
• When the power is off, turns the power on.
The camera whose view is displayed first changes according to the Camera
Assignment Settings (P. 48) and the shift lever position in the shift gate. The
camera whose view was displayed last is kept and the same camera view will be
displayed the next time. If its assignment setting is changed, the rear camera view is
displayed.
• Pressing for 1 second switches attenuation of the volume on/off.
• Adjusts the volume. (P. 8)
• Displays the APP (Apple CarPlay/Android Auto/Wireless Mirroring) screen.
• While the APP screen is displayed, switches to the control screen of current source.
• When neither Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, nor a Bluetooth Hands-Free phone is
connected, pressing and holding displays Bluetooth pairing waiting dialog. (P. 36)
6 71
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Basic Operations
Turning on the Unit
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 to turn the unit on after
installation, it will be necessary to perform Initial
SETUP ( P.6).
Initial Settings
Initial SETUP
Perform this setup when you use this unit first
time.
Set each item as follows.
1
■ [Clock]
Sets the synchronization of the clock and
adjusts it.
For detailed operation, see Calendar/clock
settings (P.8).
■ [Display & Button]
Set the button illumination color.
1 Touch [Display & Button].
2 Touch [Button Illumination Colour].
3 Select the desired color.
4 Touch [
For details, see Display & Button Setup
(P. 53).
■ [Camera]
Set the parameters for the camera.
1 Touch [Camera].
2 Set each item and touch [
For details, see Camera Setup (P.47).
■ [DEMO]
Set the demonstration mode. Default is “ON”.
Touch [Finish].
2
].
].
■ [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 details, see System Setup (P.56).
].
6
NOTE
• These settings can be made from the SETUP
menu. See Setup (P.51).
Basic Operations
Security Code Setup
You can set up a security code to protect your
receiver system against theft.
When the Security Code function is activated,
the code cannot be changed and the function
cannot be released. Note the Security Code
can be set as the 4 to 8 digit number of your
choice.
Preparation
• Set [DEMO] to [OFF] in the System setting menu
screen (P. 56).
Press the [HOME]/[ ] button.
1
Touch [ ].
2
Touch [SETUP].
3
SETUP Menu screen appears.
Touch [System].
4
System setting menu appears.
Touch [Security Code Set] in the system
5
setting menu.
Security Code Set screen appears.
Enter a security code with 4 to 8 digit
6
number and touch [Enter].
To change the security code:
Touch [Security Code Change] on the
1
Security screen.
Security Code Set screen appears.
Enter the current registered security code
2
and touch [Enter].
Enter a new security code with 4 to 8
3
digit number and touch [Enter].
Enter the same code again and touch
4
[Enter].
The new security code is registered.
To clear the security code:
Touch [Security Code Cancellation] on
1
the Security screen.
Security Code Set screen appears.
Enter the current registered security code
2
and touch [Enter].
The security code is cleared.
Enter the same code again and touch
7
[Enter].
Now, your security code is registered.
NOTE
• Touch [BS] to delete the last entry.
• If you enter a different security code, the screen
returns to step 5 (for the first code entry).
• If you have disconnected the Receiver from
battery, enter the correct security code as that
you have entered in step 5 and touch [Enter]. You
can use your receiver.
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Basic Operations
Calendar/clock settings
Press the [HOME]/[ ] button.
1
Touch [ ].
2
Touch [SETUP].
3
SETUP Menu screen appears.
Touch [System].
4
System setting menu appears.
Set each item as follows.
5
Scroll the page to show hidden items.
■ [Time Format]
Select the time display format.
[12-Hour]/[24-Hour] (Default)
■ [Clock]
[GPS-SYNC] (Default): Synchronizes the clock
time with the GPS.
[Manual]: Set the clock manually.
■ [Time Zone]
Select the time zone.
■ [Clock Adjust]
If you select [Manual] for Clock, adjust the
date and time manually. (P. 8)
Adjust the date and time manually
Touch [Clock] in the System setting menu.
1
Select [Manual].
2
Touch [Time Zone] in the System setting
3
menu.
Select the time zone.
4
Touch [Clock Adjust] in the System
5
setting menu.
Adjust the date, then adjust the time.
6
Touch [Set].
7
Adjusting the volume
You can adjust the volume (0 to 40).
Turn the knob clockwise to increase, and
counter-clockwise to decrease.
NOTE
• Please set the date and time. If they are not set,
some functions may not work.
8
Basic Operations
Touch screen operations
To perform operations on the screen, you need
to touch, touch and hold, flick or swipe to
select an item, display a setting menu screen
or change pages.
● 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 a list screen
by flicking up/down on the
screen.
● Swipe
Slide your finger up or down
on the screen to scroll the
screen.
HOME screen descriptions
Most functions can be performed from the
HOME screen.
1
2
3
• Widget (P.14)
1
• Displays the source selection screen. (P.11)
2
• Displays the SETUP Menu screen. (P. 51)
3
• Short-cut playback source icons (P. 12)
4
Display the HOME screen
Press the [HOME]/[ ] button.
1
4
HOME screen appears.
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Basic Operations
Popup menu
Press the [MENU]/[ATT] 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. 51)
• Turns the display off. (P. 10)
• Displays the view camera screen.
(P. 47)
• Displays the SETUP Menu screen.
(P. 51)
• Displays the Audio screen. (P. 57)
• Displays the control screen of current
source. Icon feature differs depending on
the source. This icon is for USB source.
• Close the popup menu.
• Short-cut source icons: The source
1
changes to the one you have set with a
short-cut. For the short-cut setting, refer
to Customize Short-cut source icons
(P. 12).
• Displays the Device List screen. (P.36)
Turn off the screen
Select [Display OFF] on the popup menu.
1
NOTE
• Touch the display to turn on the screen.
• To display the clock while the screen is off, it is
necessary to set "OSD Clock" to "ON". (P.53)
Source selection screen description
You can display icons of all playback sources
and options on the source selection screen.
1
2 3
• Changes playback sources.
1
For playback sources, see Select the
playback source (P.11).
• Returns to the previous screen.
2
• Displays the SETUP Menu screen. (P. 51)
3
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Basic Operations
Select the playback source
Press the [HOME]/[ ] button.
1
HOME screen appears.
Touch [ ].
2
From the screen, you can select the
following sources and functions.
• Switches to the Digital Radio broadcast.
(P. 31)
• Switches to the Apple CarPlay screen
from the connected iPhone. (P. 16)
• Switches to the Android Auto
screen from the connected Android
smartphone. ( P.18)
• Displays the Hands-Free screen. (P. 41)
When neither Apple CarPlay, Android
Auto, nor a Bluetooth Hands-Free phone
is connected, displays Bluetooth pairing
waiting dialog.*1 (P. 36)
• Switches to the Wireless Mirroring
screen from the connected Android
smartphone. ( P.16)
• Switches to the Radio broadcast.
(P. 27)
• Plays a Bluetooth audio player. (P. 39)
• Plays an iPod/iPhone. (P. 24)
Put the unit in standby
Press the [HOME]/[ ] button.
1
HOME screen appears.
Touch [
2
Touch [STANDBY].
3
].
• Plays files on a USB device. (P. 21)
• Plays a device connected to the HDMI
input terminal. (P. 50)
• Switches to an external component
connected to the AV Audio input and the
Video input terminal.*2 *3 (P. 50)
• Puts the unit in standby. (P. 11)
*1 When connecting as Apple CarPlay or Android Auto,
it works as a phone provided in Apple CarPlay or
Android Auto. If Apple CarPlay or Android Auto are
connected during talking by the Bluetooth device,
the current call will be continued.
*2 You can use the [AV-IN] source when a cable from a
visual source except a camera is connected to the
Video input terminal, and a cable is connected to the
AV Audio input terminal. (P. 82)
*3 Set “VIDEO IN” to “None” in Camera Assignment
Settings. (P. 48)
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Basic Operations
Customize Short-cut source icons
You can arrange the positions of the source
icons as you like.
The 4 items placed in bottom line will appear
on the bottom bar in various screens, as the
short-cut playback source icons.
Press the [HOME]/[ ] button.
1
HOME screen appears.
Touch [ ].
2
Touch and hold the icon which you want
3
to move in the customizing mode.
Drag the icon to the desired position.
4
Source control screen descriptions
There are some functions which can be
performed from most screens.
6 5
7
8
1 2 3
1
Displays the source selection screen. (P. 10)
2
Displays the SETUP Menu screen. (P.51)
3
Short-cut source icons
The source changes to the one you have set
with a short-cut. For the short-cut setting, refer
to Customize Short-cut source icons (P.12).
4
Function panel *
Touch the right side of the screen to display the
function panel. Touch again to close the panel.
5
Connected Bluetooth device information.
6
Indicator items
Displays the current source condition and so on.
• [AT T]: The attenuator is active.
• [DUAL]: The dual zone function is active.
• [MUTE]: The mute function is active.
• [LOUD]: The loudness control function is active.
7
Content list *
Displays the track/file/station/channel list.
8
Operation keys
You can operate the current source with these
operation keys. The available functions are
different depending on the source type.
4
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Basic Operations
* For right hand drive vehicles, the left and right
drawers are swapped. For how to set up the
driving position, see User Interface Setup
(P. 55).
List screen
There are some common function keys in the
list screens of most sources.
See (P.23, 26, 40).
Display the list screen
For USB/iPod:
Touch [1] or the item listed on the
1
information area in the source control
screen.
The list screen appears.
For Bluetooth audio:
Touch [1].
1
The list screen appears.
1 2
6
3
etc.
Keys with various functions are displayed here.
•
: Plays all tracks in the folder containing
the current track.
•
: Jumps to the letter you entered
(alphabetical search).
•
: Moves to the upper hierarchy
level.
4
Text scroll
Scrolls the displayed text.
5
[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] Page scroll
You can change pages to display more items by
touching [
• [
6
Return
Returns to the previous screen.
NOTE
• Depending on the current source or mode, some
function key may not appear.
]/[ ].
]/[ ] : Displays the top or bottom page.
3
1
Displays the list type selection window.
2
Displays a music/movie file list.
4 5
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Widget
Widget
Widget
Press the [HOME]/[ ] button.
1
You can change the widget or customize
2
the widget area.
1
2
3
1
Full screen widget panel
You can change the full screen panel widget by
flicking left or right on the widget panel. The
widget is switched in the following sequence:
Album Art, Visualizer, Photo Frame.
2
Flexible source widget panel
• Displays the current source information and
operation keys.
• While playing an audio source, you can switch
the widget panel size between 2-line and
4-line by touching the right top corner of the
widget panel.
• [
] (USB/HDMI/AV-IN/Wireless Mirroring source
only):
Displays the source control screen.
• [
] (HDMI/AV-IN/Wireless Mirroring source
only):
Switches the widget panel orientation
between horizontal and vertical.
3
Drive widget panel
You can change the drive panel widget by
touching the right top corner of the widget
panel. (P. 14)
Photo Frame Widget
You can display a slideshow of the image files
stored in your iPhone or Android smartphone.
Preparation
• See Importing Image Files (P.15).
Drive Widget Panel
You can change the widget.
Press the [HOME]/[ ] button.
1
Touch the right top corner of the drive
2
widget panel.
The drive widget list appears.
Touch the desired widget.
3
You can select from the following widgets.
• Clock Widget
• Weather Widget *
• Compass Widget
• EQ Setting Widget
• Camera Widget
*1 You can receive INRIX weather forecast by
connecting your iPhone or Android smartphone
in which the “KENWOOD Traffic Powered By INRIX”
application is installed.
1
14
Widget
● To change the widget position
You can change the widget panel position to
right or left. If the drive widget panel position
is changed, the full screen widget panel
position and flexible source widget panel
position are also changed.
Touch and hold the drive widget panel.
1
Widget customize mode is activated.
Drag the drive widget to right or left.
2
Weather Widget
You can display the weather forecast of the
present location.
Preparation
• See KENWOOD Traffic Powered By INRIX
(P. 20).
Importing Image Files
You can display image files stored in your
iPhone or Android smartphone by connecting
your iPhone or Android smartphone in which
the “KENWOOD Portal APP” application is
installed to this unit.
The image files are displayed on the photo
frame widget. Also, you can set an image as
the wallpaper.
See Photo Frame Widget (P.14) and To
register an original image (P.54).
Preparation
• Install the latest version of the "KENWOOD Portal
APP" application on your iPhone or Android
smartphone.
– iPhone: Search for “KENWOOD Portal APP” in
the Apple App Store to find and install the
most current version.
– Android smartphone: Search for “KENWOOD
Portal APP” in Google play to find and install
the most current version.
• For details, see “KENWOOD Portal APP”
application.
Connect the device.
1
• To connect a device via Bluetooth,
register it as the Bluetooth device and
do the App (SPP) profile setting of the
connection beforehand. See Register the
Bluetooth device (P.36) and Switch
the connected device (P.37).
• Connect an iPhone using KCA-iP103 via
the USB terminal. (P. 83)
Unlock your device.
2
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APPS
APPS
Wireless Mirroring Operation
You can display the same screen of the
Android smartphone on the monitor of the
unit using the Wireless Mirroring function of
the Android smartphone.
Preparation
• You can use the Wireless Mirroring function
with Android smartphones compatible with this
function.
• This function may be called Wireless Display,
Screen Mirroring, AllShare Cast, etc., depending
on the manufacturer.
• The settings on the Android smartphone differ
depending on the device type. For details, refer
to the instruction manual supplied with your
Android smartphone.
• If your Android smartphone is locked, Mirroring
screen may not appear.
• If the Android smartphone is not ready for UIBC,
you cannot perform touch operation.
Press the [HOME]/[ ] button.
1
Touch [ ].
2
Touch [Wireless Mirroring]. (P. 11)
3
The App screen is displayed.
Operate your Android smartphone to
4
activate the Wireless Mirroring function,
then connect to this unit.
Select (”DMX9720XDS”) as the network
5
to use.
When the connection is established,
then the same screen displayed on the
Android smartphone is displayed.
NOTE
• Apps is discontinued when the power is turned
ON/OFF or you leave the vehicle. To restart Apps,
operate the Android smartphone.
• When the Apps source is displayed, you cannot
register or reconnect a Bluetooth device. Switch
the Apps source to another source, and then
operate the Bluetooth device.
Apple CarPlay Operation
Apple CarPlay is a smarter, safer way to use
your iPhone in the car. Apple 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 Apple CarPlay, visit https://
www.apple.com/ios/carplay/.
Compatible iPhone devices
You can use Apple CarPlay with the following
iPhone models.
• iPhone XS Max
• iPhone XS
• iPhone XR
• iPhone X
• iPhone 8 Plus
• iPhone 8
• iPhone 7 Plus
• iPhone 7
• iPhone SE
• iPhone 6s Plus
• iPhone 6s
Ñ Connecting an iPhone
Wired connection
Connect your iPhone using KCA-iP103 via
1
the USB terminal. (P. 83)
When an iPhone compatible with Apple
CarPlay is connected to the USB terminal,
the Bluetooth Hands-Free phone currently
connected is disconnected. If another
Bluetooth Hands-Free phone is being used,
disconnection will occur after ending the
call.
Unlock your iPhone.
2
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APPS
Wireless connection
You can select the iPhone registered in [Device
List] and use it as the Apple CarPlay device.
See Register the Bluetooth device (P.36).
NOTE
• Turn on the Bluetooth function and Wi-Fi function
of an iPhone.
• If two or more iPhone have been registered,
select the iPhone to be used as the [Apple
CarPlay] source. (P. 17)
• It is necessary to connect the GPS antenna in
order to use a wireless Apple CarPlay.
• When the Wi-Fi connection becomes unavailable,
the HOME screen is displayed.
• You cannot use Apple CarPlay if the function is
turned off by operating the iPhone at functional
setup.
To switch the Current Screen to the
Apple CarPlay Screen When Connecting
Your iPhone
• Touch [Apple CarPlay] icon on the source
selection screen. (P. 11)
• Touch the following connection message if the
message appears.
NOTE
• The connection message appears when;
– The iPhone you used previously is connected
again.
– The screen other than HOME and the source
selection screen is displayed.
• The connection message is displayed for about
5 seconds.
Ñ Select an Apple CarPlay device
If two or more iPhone compatible with Apple
CarPlay have been registered, select the
iPhone to be used as the Apple CarPlay source.
See Switch the connected device (P.37).
Ñ Operation keys and available
Apps on the home screen of
Apple 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 the Apple CarPlay mode, touch
[Apple CarPlay] icon on the source selection
screen. (P. 11)
2
1
*
1
[ ]
• Displays the home screen of Apple CarPlay.
• Touch and hold to activate Siri.
2
Application keys
Starts the application.
3
[HOME]
Exits the Apple CarPlay screen and displays the
Home screen.
3
* The icon design may change depending on
the iOS version.
To exit the Apple CarPlay screen
Press the [HOME]/[ ] button.
1
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APPS
Ñ Use Siri
You can activate Siri.
Press the [VOICE] button.
1
Talk to Siri.
2
To deactivate
Press the [VOICE] button.
1
Ñ Switch to the Apple CarPlay
screen while listening to
another source
Press the [ ] button.
1
NOTE
• When listening to another source with the Apple
CarPlay screen displayed, playing music in the
Apple CarPlay mode will switch the current
source to the Apple CarPlay source.
Android Auto™ Operation
Android Auto enables you to use the functions
of your Android smartphone convenient
for driving. You can easily access route
guidance, make calls, listen to music, and
access convenient functions on the Android
smartphone while driving.
For details about Android Auto, visit https://
www.android.com/auto/ and https://support.
google.com/androidauto.
Compatible Android smartphones
You can use Android Auto with Android
smartphones of Android version 5.0 or later.
For Wi-Fi connection, Android 8.0 or later.
NOTE
• Android Auto may not be available on all devices
and may not be available in all countries or
regions.
● About the placement of smartphone
Install the smartphone connected as Android
Auto device in the place where it can receive
the GPS signals.
When using Google Assistant, install
the smartphone in the place where the
smartphone easily catch a voice by the
microphone.
NOTE
• Do not put the smartphone in a spot exposed
to direct sunlight or near an air blowing out
port of an air conditioner. The placement of
the smartphone in such places can lead to
malfunction or damage of your smartphone.
• Do not leave the smartphone in the vehicle.
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APPS
Ñ Connect Android smartphone
Wired connection
Connect an Android smartphone via the
1
USB terminal. (P. 84)
To use the Hands-Free function, connect
the Android smartphone via Bluetooth.
When an Android smartphone compatible
with Android Auto is connected to the
USB terminal, the device is connected via
Bluetooth automatically, and the Bluetooth
Hands-Free phone currently connected is
disconnected.
Unlock your Android smartphone.
2
Press the [HOME]/[ ] button.
3
Touch [ ].
4
Touch [Android Auto]. (P. 11)
5
Wireless connection
You can select the Android smartphone
registered in [Device List] and use it as
the Android Auto device. See Register the
Bluetooth device (P.36).
Press the [HOME]/[ ] button.
1
Touch [ ].
2
Touch [Android Auto]. (P. 11)
3
NOTE
• Turn on the Bluetooth function and Wi-Fi function
of Android smartphone.
• If two or more Android smartphones have been
registered, select the Android smartphone to be
used as the Android Auto source. (P. 19)
• To change the password for wireless connection
manually, refer to [Reset Android Auto Wireless
Connection] (P. 52).
• When the Wi-Fi connection becomes unavailable,
the HOME screen is displayed.
Ñ Select an Android smartphone
If two or more Android smartphones
have been registered, select the Android
smartphone to be used as the Android Auto
source. See Switch the connected device
(P. 37).
Ñ Operation keys and available
Apps on the Android Auto
screen
You can perform the operations of the Apps of
the connected Android smartphone.
The items displayed on the screen differ
among the connected Android smartphones.
To enter the Android Auto mode, touch the
[Android Auto] icon on the source selection
screen. (P. 11)
1
1
Navigation bar
Starts the application or displays information.
To exit the Android Auto screen
Press the [HOME]/[ ] button.
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Ñ Using voice control
Press the [VOICE] button.
1
Start speaking.
2
NOTE
• When you press and hold the [VOICE] button
while inputting voice, you can start over from the
beginning.
To cancel
Press the [VOICE] button.
1
Ñ Switch to the Android Auto
screen while listening to
another source
Press the [ ] button.
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KENWOOD Traffic Powered By INRIX
You can receive INRIX weather forecast
by connecting your iPhone or Android
smartphone in which the “KENWOOD Traffic
Powered By INRIX” application is installed to
this unit.
Preparation
• Install the latest version of the KENWOOD Traffic
Powered By INRIX application on your iPhone or
Android smartphone.
– iPhone: Search for "KENWOOD Traffic Powered
By INRIX" in the Apple App Store to find and
install the most current version.
– Android smartphone: Search for "KENWOOD
Traffic Powered By INRIX" in Google play to find
and install the most current version.
• For details, see “KENWOOD Traffic Powered By
INRIX” application.
Connect the device.
1
• To connect a device via Bluetooth,
register it as the Bluetooth device and
do the App (SPP) profile setting of the
connection beforehand. See Register the
Bluetooth device (P.36) and Switch
the connected device (P.37).
• Connect an iPhone using KCA-iP103 via
the USB terminal. (P. 83)
NOTE
• When listening to another source with the
Android Auto screen displayed, playing music in
the Android Auto mode will switch the current
source to the Android Auto source.
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NOTE
• When an Apple CarPlay is connected, you can
receive INRIX traffic information and weather
forecast.
USB
USB
Connecting a USB device
Connect the USB device with the USB
1
cable. (P. 83)
Press the [HOME]/[ ] button.
2
Touch [ ].
3
Touch [USB]. (P.11)
4
Ñ Disconnect the USB device
Press the [HOME]/[ ] button.
1
Touch a source other than [USB].
2
Detach the USB device.
3
Ñ Usable USB device
You can use a mass-storage-class USB device
with this unit.
The word “USB device” appearing in this manual
indicates a flash memory device.
● About the file system
The file system should be the one of the
following.
• FAT16 • FAT32 • exFAT • 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.
NOTE
• Set the remote controller mode switch to AUD
mode before starting operation, see Switch the
operation mode (P.69).
Control screen
1
2
3
4
5
Open the drawer
3
3
1
[CODEC]
When a high-resolution source is played, its
format information is displayed.
2
Operation keys
• [1] : Searches track/file. For details on search
operation, see Search Operation (P.23).
• [E] [F] : Searches the previous/next track/
file.
Touch and hold to fast forward or fast
backward. (It will be cancelled automatically
after about 50 seconds.)
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7
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• [DH] : Plays or pauses.
• [
] : Displays the Graphic Equalizer screen.
(P. 59)
• [
] : Repeats the current track/folder. Each
time you touch the key, repeat modes are
switched in the following sequence:
File repeat ( ), Folder repeat ( ), Repeat
all ( )
• [
] : Randomly plays all tracks in the current
folder. Each time you touch the key, random
modes are switched in the following sequence:
Folder random (
3
Content list
), Random off ( )
• Touch the left 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.
4
Track information
Displays the information on the current file.
Only a file name and a folder name are displayed
if there is no tag information.
5
Play mode indicator/Playing time
• D, B, etc.: Current play mode indicator
Meanings of individual icons are as follows:
D (play), B (fast forward), A (fast
backward), H (pause).
• For confirmation of current playing position.
You can drag the circle left or right to change
the playing position.
Video screen
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8
File search area (Video file only)
Touch to search for the next/previous file.
9
Key display area (Video file only)
Touch to display the control screen.
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6
Function panel
Touch the right side of the screen to display the
function panel. Touch again to close the panel.
• [
] [ ] : Searches for the previous/next
folder.
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Artwork
The jacket of the currently playing file is
displayed.
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USB
Search Operation
You can search music or video files by the
following operations.
Touch [1].
1
Touch [S].
2
Select a list type.
3
NOTE
• For operations on the list screen, see List screen
(P. 13).
Ñ Category search
You can search for a file by selecting a
category.
Touch [Category List].
1
Select whether you search audio files
2
or video files .
Touch the desired category.
3
Ñ Link search (Audio file only)
You can search for a file of the same artist/
album/genre as that in the current track.
Touch [Link Search].
1
Touch the desired tag type. You can select
2
from artists, albums and genres.
The list corresponding to your selection
appears.
Touch the desired item in the content list.
3
Ñ Folder search
You can search for a file according to hierarchy.
Touch [Folder List].
1
Touch the desired folder.
2
The list corresponding to your selection
appears.
Touch to select the desired item in the
4
list. Repeat this step until you find the
desired file.
When you touch a folder its contents are
displayed.
Touch to select your desired item in the
3
list. Repeat this step until you find the
desired file.
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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 XS Max
• iPhone XS
• iPhone XR
• iPhone X
• iPhone 8 Plus
• iPhone 8
NOTE
• Latest compatible list of iPod/iPhone. For details,
see www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ipod/.
• By connecting your iPod/iPhone to this unit with
the iPod connection cable KCA-iP103 (optional
accessory), you can supply power to your iPod/
iPhone as well as charge it while playing music.
Note that the power of this unit must be held on.
• If you restart playback after connecting the iPod,
the music that has been played by the iPod is
played first.
• iPhone 7 Plus
• iPhone 7
• iPhone SE
• iPhone 6s Plus
• iPhone 6s
• iPod touch (6th
generation)
Connect the iPod/iPhone using the KCA-
1
iP103. (P. 83)
Press the [HOME]/[ ] button.
2
Touch [ ].
3
Touch [iPod]. (P. 11)
4
● To disconnect the iPod/iPhone connected
with the cable:
Detach the iPod/iPhone.
1
Bluetooth connection
Pair the iPhone through Bluetooth.
Preparation
• To connect an iPhone via Bluetooth, register it
as a Bluetooth device and do the profile setting
for the connection beforehand. See Register
the Bluetooth device (P.36) and Switch the
connected device (P.37).
• Connect an iPhone via Bluetooth while Apple
CarPlay and an iPod/iPhone are not connected
via USB.
• With an iPhone compatible with Apple CarPlay,
turn off Apple CarPlay by operating the iPhone
at functional setup before connecting iPhone.
For details of the setup method, contact the
manufacturer of the terminal.
Ñ Connect iPod/iPhone
Wired connection
Preparation
• Connect an iPod/iPhone with the KCA-iP103
(optional accessory) while Apple CarPlay is not
connected.
• With an iPhone compatible with Apple CarPlay,
turn off Apple CarPlay by operating the iPhone
at functional setup before connecting iPhone.
For details of the setup method, contact the
manufacturer of the terminal.
• Plug the iPod/iPhone into the USB terminal with
the KCA-iP103 (optional accessory).
• Only one iPod/iPhone can be connected.
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● Select the method of making connections
for outputting sound from the iPod
source
Press the [HOME]/[ ] button.
1
Touch [ ].
2
Touch [SETUP].
3
SETUP Menu screen appears.
Touch [Connections & AV].
4
Connections & AV setting menu appears.
Touch [iPod Bluetooth Connection].
5
[Bluetooth] (Default): Output sound using a
Bluetooth device.
[Bluetooth+HDMI]: Output sound using an
HDMI device and perform music selection,
etc. using a Bluetooth device.
iPod/iPhone
iPod/iPhone Basic Operation
NOTE
• Set the remote controller mode switch to AUD
mode before starting operation, see Switch the
operation mode (P.69).
Control screen
1
2
3
4
Open the drawer
2
1
Operation keys
• [1] : Searches for a track/file. For details on
search operation, see Search Operation
(P. 26).
• [E] [F] : Searches for the previous/next
track/file.
Touch and hold to fast forward or fast
backward. (It will be cancelled automatically
after about 50 seconds.)
• [DH] : Plays or pauses.
• [
] : Displays the Graphic Equalizer screen.
(P. 59)
• [
] : Repeats the current track/album. Each
time you touch the key, repeat modes are
switched in the following sequence:
Song repeat ( ), All songs repeat ( ),
Repeat off ( )
• [
] : Randomly plays all tracks in the current
album. Each time you touch the key, random
modes are switched in the following sequence:
Song random ( ), Random off ( )
2
Content list
• Touch the left 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.
NOTE
• The Content list is not displayed unless you select
a file from the category list and play it. To use the
category list, see Search Operation (P.26).
3
Track information
• Displays the information on the current file.
• Touch to display the category list screen. See
Category search (P.26).
4
Play mode indicator/Playing time
• D, B, etc.: Current play mode indicator
Meanings of individual icons are as follows:
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D (play), B (fast forward), A (fast
backward), H (pause).
• For confirmation of current playing position.
You can drag the circle left or right to change
the playing position.
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Artwork
The jacket of the currently being played file is
displayed.
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iPod/iPhone
Search Operation
You can search music files by the following
operations.
Touch [1].
1
Touch [S].
2
Select a list type.
3
NOTE
• For operations on the list screen, see List screen
(P. 13).
Ñ Category search
You can search for a file by selecting a
category.
Touch [Category List].
1
Touch the desired category.
2
Ñ Link search
You can search for a file of the same artist/
album/genre/composer as that in the current
track.
Touch [Link Search].
1
Touch the desired tag type. You can
2
select from artists, albums, genres and
composers.
The list corresponding to your selection
appears.
Touch the desired item in the content list.
3
The list corresponding to your selection
appears.
Touch to select the desired item in the
3
list. Repeat this step until you find the
desired file.
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Radio
Radio Basic Operation
Most functions can be controlled from the
source control screen.
To listen to the Radio source, touch [Radio]
icon on the source selection screen. (P. 11)
NOTE
• Set the remote control mode switch to AUD
mode before starting operation, see Switch the
operation mode (P.69).
Control screen
1
2
Open the drawer
2
2
Radio
1
Operation keys
• [E] [F] : Tunes in a station. The method of
switching frequencies can be changed (see
Seek mode).
• [
] : Displays the Graphic Equalizer screen.
(P. 59)
2
Preset list
• Touching [
display size.
• Recalls the memorized station.
• When touched for 2 seconds, stores the
currently being received station in the
memory.
3
Band keys
5
4
3
5
6
7
5
Switches bands (between FM and AM).
4
Seek mode
Touch to switch seek mode in the following
sequence: [AUTO1], [AUTO2], [MANUAL].
• [AUTO1]: Tunes in a station with good
reception automatically.
• [AUTO2]: Tunes in the memorized stations one
after another.
• [MANUAL]: Switches to the next frequency
manually.
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Function panel
Touch the right side of the screen to display the
function panel. Touch again to close the panel.
• [TI] (FM only) : Selects the traffic information
mode. For details, see Traffic Information
(P. 29).
• [SETUP](FM only) : Displays the Radio SETUP
screen. For details, see Radio SETUP (P.30).
• [AME] : Presets stations automatically. For
details, see Auto memory (P.28).
• [PTY] (FM only) : Searches for a program by
program type. For details, see Search by
program type (P.29).
• [MONO] (FM only) : Selects the Monaural
reception mode.
• [LO.S] (FM only) : Turns the Local Seek function
on or off.
]/[ ] allows you to change the
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Information display
• Displays the information on the current station:
Frequency
Touching [
Content A and Content B.
Content A: PS name, Radio Text, Title & Artist
Content B: PTY Genre, Radio Text plus
Preset#: Preset number
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Indicator Items
• [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
• [EON]: The Radio Data System station is
sending EON.
• [NEWS]: News bulletin interruption is in
progress.
• [TI]: Indicates the reception state of traffic
information.
White: TP is being received.
Orange: TP is not being received.
• [ST]: A stereo broadcast is being received.
] allows you to switch between
received.
Memory Operation
Ñ Auto memory
You can store stations with good reception in
the memory automatically.
Touch desired band key.
1
Touch [ ] on the right side of the screen.
2
Touch [AME].
Touch [Yes ].
3
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Auto memory starts.
Ñ Manual memory
You can store the currently being received
station in the memory.
Select the station you wish to store in the
1
memory.
Touch [FM#] (#:1-15) or [AM#] (#:1-5) in
2
which you want to store the station for 2
seconds until a beep sounds.
Radio
Selecting Operation
Ñ Preset select
You can list and select memorized stations.
Touch [ ] on the left side of the screen.
1
Select a station from the list.
Ñ Search by program type
(FM only)
You can tune in the station broadcasting the
specified type of program when listening to
FM.
Touch [ ] on the right side of the screen.
1
Touch [PTY].
Traffic Information (FM only)
You can listen to and watch traffic information
automatically when a traffic bulletin starts.
However, this feature requires a Radio
Broadcast Data System that includes TI
information.
Touch [ ] on the right side of the screen.
1
Touch [TI].
Traffic information mode is set.
Ñ When the traffic bulletin starts
The Traffic Information screen appears
automatically.
PTY Search screen appears.
Select a program type from the list.
2
Touch [Search].
3
You can search for the station broadcasting
the selected type of program.
NOTE
• It is necessary to turn on the Traffic Information
function in order to allow the Traffic Information
screen to appear automatically.
• The volume setting made during reception of
traffic information is automatically memorized.
When the traffic information is received next time,
this unit recalls the volume setting automatically.
• To cancel Traffic Information: Touch [Cancel].
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Radio SETUP
You can set tuner related parameters.
Touch [ ] on the right side of the screen.
1
Touch [SETUP].
Radio SETUP screen appears.
Set each function as follows.
2
■ [NEWS]
Sets a news bulletin interrupt time. Default
is “OFF”.
■ [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”.
■ [Regional]
Sets whether to switch to the station only
in the specific region using the “AF” control.
Default is “ON”.
■ [Auto TP Seek]
When traffic information station reception is
poor, automatically searches for a station that
can be received better. Default is “ON”.
■ [Language Select]
Selects a display language for the PTY
function.
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